Banner was loved not only by the viewers, but also by the cast, as recalled by cast members on the Hogan's Heroes DVD commentary.
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Four of the main actors involved in the film (Bob Crane, Werner Klemperer, John Banner, and Leon Askin) also worked together on the set of the popular late 1960s-era sitcom Hogan's Heroes, with Crane playing the title character.