Bob Crane 'Hogan's Heroes' Air National Guard PSA

Format: 16mm

Archive ID: 0323

Notes: #BobCrane #HogansHeroes #psa Bob Crane Hogan's Heroes Air National Guard PSA (notice the off-screen voice saying 'Action!') [Bob Crane] Hi - I'm Bob Crane - ready to shoot another scene for Hogan's Heroes. But first I'd like to tell you about the important job a lot of experienced pilots are doing for all of us right now, today - in the Air National Guard. Many of these pilots have seen combat in World War II, Korea or even Vietnam. When they return to civilian life, they kept on flying for their country in the Air Guard. They fly on their own time after their civilian job is done. But that's a measure of these men. Men who are doing a job vital to America's welfare even though it demands most of their free time. There are rewards in the Guard of course. Rewards like friendships with men who have the same professional interests. Men who share the pure enjoyment of flying. But whatever a man's personal reasons may be for continuing to serve his country as an Air National Guard pilot, we can be mighty grateful. America will always need that kind of American. [/]

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In this 16mm still from a Public Service Announcement (PSA) featuring Bob Crane, he is dressed in a military flight jacket and hat, indicating his role as a pilot. The scene appears to be set in a military environment, likely a barracks, as suggested by the lockers in the background. Bob Crane is engaged in reading a document, looking focused and serious, which aligns with the message he is about to deliver about the important work of experienced pilots. The off-screen voice prompting 'Action!' indicates the filming in progress. The overall tone suggests a blend of entertainment with a significant message about service in the Air National Guard.

00:00:00.000 — In this 16mm still from a Public Service Announcement (PSA) featuring Bob Crane, he is dressed in a military flight jacket and hat, indicating his role as a pilot. The scene appears to be set in a military environment, likely a barracks, as suggested by the lockers in the background. Bob Crane is engaged in reading a document, looking focused and serious, which aligns with the message he is about to deliver about the important work of experienced pilots. The off-screen voice prompting 'Action!' indicates the filming in progress. The overall tone suggests a blend of entertainment with a significant message about service in the Air National Guard.

The still features Bob Crane, likely portraying his iconic character from *Hogan's Heroes*. He is dressed in a military-style jacket and cap, seated at a table with a script or document in hand. The background is a rustic setting, typical of the show's barracks environment. An off-screen voice prompts 'Action,' indicating the transition from preparation to performance. Bob Crane's expression suggests a casual yet engaged demeanor as he prepares to discuss the importance of experienced pilots, tying in a public service announcement (PSA) with the show's comedic elements.

00:00:04.037 — The still features Bob Crane, likely portraying his iconic character from *Hogan's Heroes*. He is dressed in a military-style jacket and cap, seated at a table with a script or document in hand. The background is a rustic setting, typical of the show's barracks environment. An off-screen voice prompts 'Action,' indicating the transition from preparation to performance. Bob Crane's expression suggests a casual yet engaged demeanor as he prepares to discuss the importance of experienced pilots, tying in a public service announcement (PSA) with the show's comedic elements.

Film Transcript / Subtitles

Hi, I'm Bob Crane, ready to shoot another scene for Hogan's Heroes. But first I'd like to tell you about the important job a lot of experienced pilots are doing for all of us right now, today, in the Air National Guard. And many of these pilots have seen combat in World War II, in Korea, or even Vietnam. And when they returned to civilian life, they kept on flying for their country in the Air Guard. They fly in their own time after their regular civilian job is done. But that's a measure of these men. Men who are doing a job vital to America's welfare, even though it demands most of their free time. There are rewards in the Guard, of course. Rewards like friendships with men who have the same professional interests. Men who share the pure enjoyment of flying. But whatever a man's personal reasons may be for continuing to serve his country as an Air National Guard pilot, we can be mighty grateful. America will always need that kind of America.