There are certain shows that you were too young to truly understand when you originally saw them which you really appreciated years later when you saw them on reruns. To me, "F-Troop " which only aired for two seasons from 1965-1967 ,was a classic example of this. Forrest Tucker , Larry Storch , Ken Berry and Frank DeKova. Zaniness! Simple, fun stuff.
But let's not forget Don Diamond who played Crazy Cat , the wannebe Chief. Don Diamond was a Russian-Jewish immigrant who developed a knack for all sorts of crazy voices and accents. He played Crazy Cat for two seasons.
Perhaps his greatest line came when finally in season two he got to be "acting chief" while ' Chief Wild Eagle " was at the dentist . Crazy Cat in his accent states" When Wild Eagle away, Crazy Cat will play". It strikes me as very funny still today.
Don Diamond, you were "one crazy cat"!
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