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1965 TV Season: Controversy and Criticism Amid Hits

9/28/2025

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The 1965 fall season opened with critics calling it a "biggest yawn."
F Troop, Get Smart, and Green Acres drew mixed reviews but later gained significance.
Hogan's Heroes drew controversy for portraying Nazis. It became a hit.
I Dream of Jeannie faced harsh criticism, ranked among the worst.
My Mother the Car received negative reviews, described as "stupid" and "dismal."

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Story summary

The 1965 fall season opened with critics calling it a "biggest yawn."
F Troop, Get Smart, and Green Acres drew mixed reviews but later gained significance.
Hogan's Heroes drew controversy for portraying Nazis. It became a hit.
I Dream of Jeannie faced harsh criticism, ranked among the worst.
My Mother the Car received negative reviews, described as "stupid" and "dismal."