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True Crime & Famous Graves The Bizarre Death of Hogan’s Heroes Star Bob Crane | Real Life Locations
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Robert Edward Crane (July 13, 1928 - June 29, 1978) was an American actor, drummer, radio personality, and disc jockey known for starring in the CBS situation comedy Hogan's Heroes.
Crane was a drummer from age 11, and he began his career as a radio personality, first in New York City and then in Connecticut. He then moved to Los Angeles where he hosted the number-one rated morning show. In the early 1960s, he moved into acting, eventually landing the lead role of Colonel Robert Hogan in Hogan's Heroes. The series aired from 1965 to 1971, and Crane received two Emmy Award nominations.
Crane's career declined after Hogan's Heroes. He became frustrated with the few roles that he was being offered and began performing in dinner theater. In 1975, he returned to television in the NBC series The Bob Crane Show, but the series received poor ratings and was cancelled after 13 weeks. Afterward, Crane returned to performing in dinner theaters and also appeared in occasional guest spots on television.
Crane was found bludgeoned to death in his Scottsdale, Arizona, apartment while on tour in June 1978 for a dinner theater production of Beginner's Luck. The murder remains officially unsolved. His previously uncontroversial public image suffered due to the suspicious nature of his death and posthumous revelations about his personal life.
Crane frequently videotaped and photographed his own sexual escapades. During the run of Hogan's Heroes, Dawson introduced him to John Henry Carpenter, a regional sales manager for Sony Electronics who often helped famous clients with their video equipment. The two men struck up a friendship and began going to bars together. Crane attracted many women due to his celebrity status, and he introduced Carpenter to them as his manager. Crane and Carpenter would videotape their joint sexual encounters. Crane's son Robert later insisted that all of the women were aware of the videotaping and consented to it, but some had no idea that they had been recorded until they were informed by Scottsdale police after Crane's murder. Carpenter later became national sales manager at Akai, and he arranged his business trips to coincide with Crane's dinner-theater touring schedule so that the two could continue videotaping their sexual encounters with women.
In June 1978, Crane was living in the Winfield Place Apartments in Scottsdale during a run of Beginner's Luck at the Windmill Dinner Theatre. On the afternoon of June 29, his co-star Victoria Ann Berry entered his apartment after he failed to show up for a lunch meeting and discovered his body. Crane had been bludgeoned with a weapon that was never identified, though investigators believed it to be a camera tripod. An electrical cord had been tied around his neck.
Crane's funeral was held on July 5, 1978, at St. Paul the Apostle Catholic Church in Westwood, Los Angeles. An estimated 200 family members and friends attended, including Patty Duke, John Astin, and Carroll O'Connor. Pallbearers included Hogan's Heroes producer Edward Feldman, co-stars Larry Hovis and Robert Clary, and Crane's son Robert. He was interred in Oakwood Memorial Park in Chatsworth, California. Patricia Olson later had his remains relocated to Westwood Village Memorial Park in Westwood, and she was buried beside him in 2007 under her stage name Sigrid Valdis.
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I was in Scottsdale this past December, and visited the the former Windmill dinner theater and the Winfield place apartments. Kind of played my respects because I was such a big fan as a kid.
I happened to come across an old episode of Rod Serling’s “Night Gallery” starring Bob Crane - 1971 and have since gone down a crazy rabbit hole. Just beyond words BIZARRE- great video here - great job - super compelling
Still love Hogan’s Heroes. John Carpenter was the only one who could have done it. Bob Crane was fast asleep and never saw it coming. Can’t believe he go acquitted with all that evidence in his car. Word was that Bob was getting out of that business but got murdered before he could. It was shocking to find out the truth about him after he was killed. Thank you, Scott for covering the story of that part of his life and death. God bless you
It's haunting. Buildings endure but our temporal bodies are transmuted into spiritual memories. Our forlorn sojourn in this world is fleeting. Time makes ghosts of us all 🌻 😪
Finally!!! I never thought someone would do this one 😀👍great one Scott!!! Love ur channel brother
Thank you Trey!
Great presentation, as always!! I've researched this case on my own for years. I've always thought John Carpenter did it. As seems to be the norm back there, the crime scene was obviously messed with.
I think Richard Dawson had something to do with it, Not Physically but he had something to do with it.
Evidently you missed the facts that John Carpenter's blood type did NOT match Bob's blood type and when Bob was killed there was a mixed blood type of two men one being Bob's and another being a different man's with the SAME blood type... add that to the Fact, that Bob's blood type was rather UNCOMMON (Not rare but not a common type) the blood not matching Carpenter is why he was never tried or convicted of Bob's murder... now asks yourself... who is the most likely male to SHARE Bob's blood type to the point that even modern medicine (like in the last 6 years) can't separate the two strains of DNA? Because they tried not that long ago. Saw it in a Documentary 2 years ago! Could it be because so much of that DNA was also shared? I personally think it was a male family member, maybe one who thought Bob had already changed his will? But I don't think anyone will ever be able to prove anything. Local cops were determined to prove it was Carpenter, only the blood said no... even in the latest doc the cop was still trying to blame Carpenter.
Scott never disappoints. You did it again. Another great vlog and this time in my backyard. I live outside of the valley and I know that area. I never knew that's where the action happened. In fact, in that old plaza where the dinner theater is, is a little Mexican food joint called LaFonda's and it's pretty good. Maybe you went there, but if you go inside this small restaurant, you'll see signed pictures of celebrities/pro athletes who've eaten there. Anyway, you come out this way, drop a line and my wife and I will treat you to some grub somewhere. Happy trails Scott.
Scott you are truly the best! At 11:13 I listened to you 5 times to make sure I heard correctly, "these are the condoms behind me where Bob Crane was murdered." Classic!!!
I said condoms??? Lol
@@SCOTTONTAPE i just watched it you said condos :)
This is the best channel on TH-cam
Thank you so much
My brother and I both loved watching Hogans Heroes. It was a great show. I heard that Bob Crane was murdered. That’s terrible.
He was a sex maniac by all accounts
The ladies loved him! Lucky bastard! Ceptin for his demise
Oh the women he saw naked and got to do it with! Why would he ever get married? Most of us poor slobs have to marry to secure reglar sex. If we all had what he had going we would all would get vasectomies and live happily ever after!
SCOTT, you are in my town ! Thought I recognised the area. I remember the articles and photos, they were horriffic. You did right not to show them. Bob Crane was our favorite character on HOGAN'S HEROES. Always Great content, Scott ! Thank you !
No matter what he was doing in his last years on earth...he didn't deserve to die that way. I wouldn't judge him on that in death, like he has been. Great video of a tough subject matter. It can never be easy to film these types of things.
I had so much to say I think I forgot more than I said . So many layers to this story
@@SCOTTONTAPEyes there is. Especially who his biological son thought who killed him.
Well done, Scott. I know more than I would want to about this case. I worked with an older man who had met him. He spent years researching and writing about the case. Personally, I prefer to remember him as Hogan.
Phenomenal job man!! Great music and narration.
Thanks Harmin!
Thank you Scott for doing this. It's a fascinating and sad case. I'm old enough to remember hogan's heroes as a child. Heartbreaking. Kay
Grew up during this time and always watched Hogans Heroes. In a day and age, now, where many things are now normal to see and hear, this story was one of the most horrific, of that time. Many were in shock and many if not all, could not get around the stories and information we were hearing of our well loved Bob Crane, aka Hogan. I guess we all thought he was like the character we grew to love and then so shocked when we learned that he was far from it.
Hi Scott! I've been here for a year or two tuning in. This is one of my favorite youtube channels. You have very good skills at telling an interesting narrative story and keeping it compelling and engaging throughout. Thanks for being awesome!
Jeez, Scott. You're really making some great content. This one was gruesome but riveting nonetheless. Bravo, Scott!
Feels right to watch true crime stories on a Sunday afternoon/evening. Very interesting.
From central California I Appreciate the time and effort you put into your work Scott
Thank you Frank!
He seemed to of lived one crazy life. Great vlog Scott. Thanks for the education ❤️✌️🏴
Another great video Scott. I always wanted to know about Bob Cranes murder . Thank you so much for doing this.
I was raised a few scant miles in Scottsdale, AZ, from where Bob was murdered. I had completed my frosh year at BYU in 1978, and returned home to Scottsdale to work for the summer. I was 18 on June 29th, 1978. I'll never forget the shock. I think it's a foregone conclusion that John Carpenter perpetrated the foul deed. It's also a forgone conclusion that the Scottsdale police bungled the investigation, and contaminated the crime scene. They simply were not equipped to handle a celebrity murder of this magnitude. One thing that has always puzled me, for which no one has ever explained. If "Carp" beat Bob to death with a tripod, how did he ever get it out of the condo and dispose of it with nary a single drop, or trace, of Crane's blood or tissue? The police drained the canal in back of the condo, but nothing. They searched all the dumpsters with the same result. I think the only thing they found was a single trace of blood in Carp's rental car, which tested positive as Bob's blood type. This is as far as they got. This was long before DNA advances in forensic investigations. John Carpenter stood trial, but was acuqitted. He later died of a heart attack. So, Bob was not a saint, be he truly was not deserving of his fate. Post Script: Carp flew back to LA the day/night of the murder. The next morning, he called the condo to talk to Bob. Bob's co-star, Victoria Berry anwered the phone and told Carp that the police are her, and she couldn't talk. Carp never asked her why the police were there!
Very nice video Scott. As usual thank you. I started watching the show on cable the year that he died. There was always this big controversy but they weren't saying much because of the nature of of the case. I like how you go to these various locations and do your background homework to check these things out. It's too bad what happened to him. Like many people in Hollywood you got those people that become successful and then it dies off and then they turn into something else. You know the old saying... You live by the sword you die by the sword... How ironic that he was killed with a tripod and a cord around his neck. Thanks again so much Scott I hope you are well be safe and see you later!
What does it mean to leave a stone on a grave?
Excellent job and thank you for doing a classy job on this matter
I know the stories but the hole stories i don't know, but when i watch Scott's on tape it fills in the blanks. Thanks for the videos.
Great video Scott. You always deliver on these celebrity videos.
If you guys haven't seen it, check out Auto Focus. Creepy performance by Willem Dafoe, and directed by Paul Schrader.
Another cool video Scott, thanks 👍
If John carpenter did do it he didn't get away with it. God knows everything and he faced his judgement after death.
I think he is gulity also but the God bit prove it!. Wishful thinking. I like to see justice served here and now!
SCOTT!!!! Great video brother! I just saw an E story about this not too long ago, but you always add a perspective that nobody else does. Good job bro!
#ScottOnTape #NobodyDoesItBetter #Facts
Thank you Marques!
Mom and Daddy loved Hogan's Heroes!
I remember watching from a very early age.
Shared this with a friend that likes that show with him in it
I never watched Hogan Heroes. I know of him, Bob Crane, because my mom used to watch it. RIP to Bob Crane.❤🙏
Hey Scotty, what a really informative video. I heard about his escapades some years ago and wanted to look into it more. You did all the hard work for us. I fondly remember watching the show with Mum in the late 70s and into the 80s. We watched it all the time. In the early 80s it was on at 4.30pm on weekdays and we used to watch it after school while we had our snacks. It really gives you a shock when you find out what a lot of your childhood show actors got up to behind closed doors. So many of the actors that played some of my most favourite characters were in reality, terrible people off camera. Thanks a lot for this vid as I was always interested in the back story. Take care Mane, Tango out..........
Why should it matter who Bob Crane went to sleep with?
@piscesloveempress it doesn't "matter"
Who said it did in this video?
Uhhhhhh no one
Scott was just presenting what happened, in a general overall form
And how it was perceived, at THAT time..
Context.....pay attention
Great job on explaining this story, Scott. I remember when this happened but never knew the whole story like you told it. I felt bad when he died and very disillusioned when I heard about his escapades. It was disappointing for a fan to hear about this type of double life he lived. If everything that was said he did was true (secret recordings) then it even boils down to criminal activity. That is sad. I still hope that he is resting in peace because no one deserves to have their life taken this way.
Hogan's Heroes is my all time favorite show. I cried when he passed. There was also a piece of brain matter in Carpenters car but it was lost, so never tested
Hi Scott, great video. Creepy ending to his life. Just never know what’s going on behind the scenes. Shows not to mess with wrong people during a celebrity career. Sorry missed a few live chats because NYC has gone back busy. I Try to keep up with all your new videos. Enjoy your time away. Love all the settings.
Hi Scott 🙋🏽. Thanks for sharing this with me 😂. I remember hearing about it when it happened. Really Sad.✝️
Thanks Scott. I have always wanted to learn more about this. Great video!
KEEP UP GREAT WORK SCOTT.
Great video! My Bob Crane story involves a bathtub. I was a young boy when I was taking a bath during a thunderstorm. My mother was telling me to get out of the tub. I asked her how Bob Crane died. She said he was killed by taking a bath during a storm. I got out immediately after hearing that. For years I thought Bob Crane was electrocuted in a bathtub.
So glad you did this video, it seems this was swerved and people don't realise how big a star Bob crane was, kudos Scott 👌👍👊🔥
thank you so much Scott covering Bobs life and death. i remember when he was murdered, as tho just happened. hearing about it. i was in shock when I heard. like what! tho to hear about his other side, that really throws for a loop. I never pictured being like that. I will say this tho, he didn't deserve to die. Ty Scott sharing
Thank you Scott for another great video!! I used to watch hogans hero’s!! Loved it!! Sad to hear what happened to bob crane!! RIP!! Much love Scott!! Love you!! 💙💙🙏🙏😇🥰🥰🥰😇😇🙏🙏
I never understood how they found John not guilty... There was blood and a piece of brain matter in his car... Loved Hogan's Heroes...
@@nathanielcohen9890 Interesting... Thank you 😊... I'll have to go look...
@@nathanielcohen9890 That sample had deteriorated through multiple testing. The ex-wife at the time of the murder was cleared by Scottsdale PD and was in the Pac Northwest; flights in and out of the area were checked. The brain matter evidence disappeared, only a photo remained. The jury foreman in the 1994 case said they would have convicted John if the brain matter had been preserved.
@@nathanielcohen9890 the wife/stepmom had an alibi as it turned out. how can you be in the pacific northwest and m u rder someone in scottsdale arizona? you can't. and that the son believes..who cares, many kids have an ax to grind with their step parent, so that could explain the attitude of the son. all evidence as we know point to this carpenter dude. as the saying goes, sometimes the answer to a question stares you in the face. this is one of those instances. and as you are saying "investigators believe the wife did it". Which investigators are you referring to?
@@nathanielcohen9890 So where's YOUR evidence? you don't have any. just your opinion. Mr. einstein.
@@nathanielcohen9890 are you saying you're an investigator in this? or are you just another einstein
An unexpected and welcome surprise 🙏 nice one Scott! Well done 🤘
Thank you Pat!
Fascinating Story Scott..Great Video 😊
Omg I’m glad I clicked. I never knew about this. What a crazy true crime story 😮
We loved the video as always. Keep up the amazing work. Love everything youve put out during this west coast trip!!
I have wanted Mensa too look at this case for years. Thank you for sharing. Please take care of yourself and be safe.
I remember watching hogan's heroes when I was a kid. But never knew all this. Thank you for the video.
Your videos are always so so interesting, I'm hooked on your channel. X
Thank you so much Sylvia!
I remember when this happened! We were living in (then) West Germany 🇩🇪.
One of my dads favorite shows, RIP to Bob and my Dad
Damn, you do such good work. Great camera work and intriguing information. Love all your vids. Hope you keep'em coming. Take care, my friend.
Thank you so much !
Omg I love love love ur channel. The way u tell stories is amazing its like u can just picture in ur head the scenery ur describing. I'm addicted
This subject of how and why Crane died always brings up that quote from Punch Drunk Love: "You think you can be a pervert and not pay for it?" (Philip Seymour Hoffman) Too bad that Crane never had his "That's that, Mattress Man" moment (Adam Sandler). RIP Bob Crane.
What an interesting story. What a bizarre story. I'm fascinated by it regardless. Well done Scott 👍.
My favorite show! I cried when he died. RIP Bob Crane
GREAT JOB, SCOTT!!!!
Love your true crime videos (along with many others) keep going man, travel safe.
Good one Scott love true Hollywood story's like this
Excellent vlog. So very interesting and v well done
great video and investigtion. man, if one is lucky enough to make it as a star in hollywood you gotta save every penny until you know you have staying power. what a terrible and humbling place to end up as a shooting star. you gotta live cheap and save money so you never end up like that when the show is over.
I watch Hogans heros all the time on metv
Same
Wonderful video, always enjoy your energy! Thank you for sharing such a classic case!
America in the 21st century has an obsession with the cult of celebrity. Crane was what he was towards the end of his life. That lifestyle bred a certain amount of individual contempt for the choices these people made. No need to apologize for how graphic your video may be, it's simply reality. It's just odd the pohleece nor the media of the day never focused more on Carpenter and his connection to Crane's activities.
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It was truly sad😢
Thanks Scott for sharing this
I am told the video tape was from Bing Crosby, who produced Hogan's Heros, and had brought it home from Germany after WWII.
Thank you
I,d heard a long time ago about mystery surrounding Crane,s death,but never really looked into it,loved this Scott,always buzz when a notification pops up,much appreciated mate,stay safe. 🤘
Thanks for sharing this video.. rip Bob Crane 🙌🏼❤️
Luv & peace we sure appreciate you Scott Bro! and the amazing content you post! 5 Star on every vlog! Thank's Bro, Cheers from Sask!🍻✌
Another great video
Sad way to die 😢I grew up watching Hogan's heroes, I loved it.
Hogans Heroes is still my favorite comedy.
Wow this was interesting to say the least! Well done ❤
I worked @Sony 1988 - 2012. Some employees knew of this incident & knew of Carpenter as he was a Sony salesman.
Good night watching from Guyana 🇬🇾Scott first time watching you beautiful job it was so interesting may is soul continue to Rip bless
Great video as always, RIP Bob Crane.
Scott you always make the best videos on TH-cam! Awesome job on this video!
Take care Scott 🙏
A superb presentation, as usual! I love the Wild Wheat poem and beautiful grave marker. But why did the engraver not catch the It's (seeds) / Its error?
Interesting video what a sad way to live and die. Great job Scott
If you’re in downtown LA, should visit Westwood Memorial ... Marilyn Monroe and many others there
I moved to the Phoenix area 5 years ago, I forgot he was killed here.
I didn't know there was a movie about this.
Great video
Love all your videos xx
Everything seems so clean in Arizona
Really interesting. Great job Scott 👍
Wow a really informative video. I always wondered what really happened .Thanks Scott .Be safe Peace and love🙏❤
Great video. I saw your video on Dino Bravo. Great videos
😄 I'm old enough to remember Bob Crane in The Donna Reed Show. So I kinda remember him.
I guess I never paid close attention on the details of Jim Crane’s lifestyle . Why didn’t I know this? Lol! I knew of his death but again, no details. Thanks for this video!
Hey Scott. Love your vidz. Hope you come to the uk one day.
Thanks James I hope I do as well!
Great coverage Scott
Hello Scott, I always love your videos! I’ve been subscribed for a while now. Your videos are entertaining and informative on the subject of the video. You do it your way and stand out from the others. You e done several different videos. Where I’ve never seen anyone else doing! (Ex. Prom Night) I know this video because of content was a little bit hard to do. But you did it w class! Keep up the great work my friend! Peace be w you. Thanks 😊
Good night watching from Guyana 🇬🇾i saw Hogans hero when i was a little girl i knew Bob crane
i was not born during the time of hogan's heroes but i have seen episodes on you tube
Very interesting. Rest in Paradise.