appears as an insurance man; he later became a series regular as Agent 44.
A comedic Mexican standoff in a hotel lobby ends with five agents pointing guns at each other, leading to a punchline where four shots are heard but five bodies are found. Production and Cast Details Director: Bruce Bilson. Writers: Gerald Gardner and Dee Caruso. Guest Stars: Susanne Cramer as Tanya Lupescu.
" Too Many Chiefs ": A Classic Masterclass in Get Smart Absurdity "Get Smart" Too Many Chiefs(1965)
The story follows Maxwell Smart (Don Adams) and Agent 99 (Barbara Feldon) as they attempt to protect , a KAOS informant who has memorized a critical codebook. To safeguard her, they hide her in Max’s apartment—a decision that quickly spirals into chaos when KAOS hires the master of disguise, Alexei Sebastian , to eliminate her. Plot Summary
The episode's title is a play on the phrase "too many chiefs and not enough Indians". Critical Reception appears as an insurance man; he later became
Complications arise when the real Chief arrives, leaving Max to distinguish between two identical bosses. The scene is famous for its fast-paced farce, where the two "Chiefs" give conflicting orders—one demanding butterscotch and the other scotch.
This episode features one of the most memorable uses of the malfunctioning Cone of Silence , which eventually smashes the Chief's desk. Writers: Gerald Gardner and Dee Caruso
Originally aired on , " Too Many Chiefs " is the 11th episode of the first season of Get Smart (1965) . This episode is widely celebrated for its tight comedic timing and the standout performance of Edward Platt, who plays both the real "Chief" and a lethal impersonator. Episode Overview