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Bob Crane: Life & Legacy
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Official biography, BOB CRANE: THE DEFINITIVE BIOGRAPHY, details the life & times of the Hogan's Heroes star.
Official campaign for Bob Crane's inclusion in the Radio Hall of Fame.
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Happy Birthday Bob Crane! Born Friday, July 13, 1928, the Hogan's Heroes star considered 13 to be his lucky number.

To learn about Bob Crane's true and complete life story, as well as insights into his unsolved murder and addiction, visit www.vote4bobcrane.org
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July 13, 2025 at 12:11 PM
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Today, June 29, marks the anniversary of Bob Crane's (star of Hogan's Heroes) 1978 unsolved murder. Learn more about Bob Crane's life and career through our ongoing work here:
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Bob Crane and Werner Klemperer in their Hogan's Heroes costumes as Hogan and Klink. The following article is reproduced with the photo. Refocusing on Crane (LA Times, October 13, 2002) Paul Schrader, who brands Bob Crane an unsavory “creep” (“Into the Deep End,” Sept. 29), has, obviously, directed “Auto Focus” as a film even more inexcusable than the “Hogan’s Heroes” sitcom. “Auto Focus” producer Scott Alexander is also quoted. “You’re taking somebody’s life and turning it into an hour and 40 minutes, so there’s bound to be something you left out” -- like Crane’s dedication as an actor who spurned an offer to succeed Jack Paar on “The Tonight Show” so that he might hone his craft, or the thousands he invested in government bonds at 4% instead of bank CDs at 6% because “this country’s been good to me.” Arguably the most listenable DJ in L.A. history, Crane helped uncover and establish several entertainment icons. Crane was an attentive dad who spent his summertime weekends poolside or at the Encino Little League Park and trick-or-treating each Halloween with his kids. In 1963, for months, a dozen roses (with unsigned cards) mysteriously arrived daily at Crane’s KNX office. Finally, CBS staffers discovered they had been sent by a fan, Alfred Hitchcock. Schrader says, “Crane didn’t have any friends.” It’s a shame that some of his musician buddies -- Henry Mancini, Johnny Green and Bronislaw Kaper -- aren’t around to refute the inaccuracy. I am. Based on the Calendar article, “Auto Focus” is a one-dimensional cheap shot of Bob Crane that is, sadly, out of focus. Harvey Geller Former Vice President and Editor, Cash Box Magazine (West Coast) Columnist, Feature Writer, Reviewer, & Sales Exec., Variety & Billboard Magazines https://www.latimes.com/archives/la-xpm-2002-oct-13-ca-letterslede13-story.html
June 29, 2025 at 12:55 PM
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Hello true crime podcasters! Interested in talking with us about Bob Crane & his unsolved murder? We'd love to be on your show! Send us a DM with a link to your podcast.
For a collection of some of our interviews, visit: www.vote4bobcrane.org/in-the-news/...

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January 29, 2025 at 4:45 PM
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January 9, 2025 at 2:42 PM
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On Dec. 31, 1972, Bob Crane hosted a 5-hour New Year’s Eve Big Band Special on KMPC. During his radio show, Bob featured more than 60 Big Bands. Happy New Year's Eve! 🎉🥂
Listen to many of Bob Crane's airchecks here: www.youtube.com/user/vote4bo...
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December 31, 2024 at 9:17 PM
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Bob Crane & 'Hogan's Heroes' on 'The Hollywood Palace' Christmas Special, hosted by Bing Crosby — Dec. 25, 1965
Read the article & watch the show here: vote4bobcrane.blogspot.com/2018/12/bob-...
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Bing Crosby, Bob Crane, and the cast of Hogan's Heroes on The Hollywood Palace Christmas Special, December 25, 1965.
December 24, 2024 at 12:32 PM
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Before he was Colonel Hogan on Hogan's Heroes, Bob Crane was a successful radio personality on both US coasts. In fact, he changed radio with his unique brand of programming & celebrity interviews.
Learn more: www.vote4bobcrane.org/radio/radio-...
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December 23, 2024 at 2:53 PM
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Are you a fan of Hogan's Heroes? If so, follow us!
We are Bob Crane's official biographers with over 2 decades of research told directly to us by his family, friends, & colleagues.
Learn more: www.vote4bobcrane.org
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December 23, 2024 at 2:42 PM