Get Smart (1965)
The classic spy spoof that turned Cold War espionage into pure comedy gold, starring Don Adams as the gloriously inept Agent 86.
Get Smart - Series Information
- Original Title: Get Smart
- First Air Year: 1965
- Last Air Year: 1970
- Created by: Buck Henry, Mel Brooks
- Type: TV Series
- Genres: Comedy, Sci-Fi, Fantasy
- Content Rating (US): TV-PG
- Episode Runtime: Average runtime per episode (25 minutes)
- Number of Seasons: 5
- Number of Episodes: 138
- Status: Ended
- Original Language: English
- Spoken Languages: English
- First Air Date: September 18, 1965 (United States - NR), September 18, 1965 (Germany - 12), September 18, 1965 (Australia - M), September 18, 1965 (Brazil - L), September 18, 1965 (Mexico - B), September 18, 1965 (Spain - 13)
- Networks: CBS
- Alternative Titles: Supermax, der Meisterspion (DE), Πράκτωρ Σμαρτ (GR)
- Production Companies: Talent Associates, CBS
- Production Countries: United States of America
Get Smart - Plot
Get Smart is an American comedy television series that satirizes the secret agent genre. Created by Mel Brooks with Buck Henry, the show stars Don Adams, Barbara Feldon, and Edward Platt. Henry said they created the show by request of Daniel Melnick, who was a partner, along with Leonard Stern and David Susskind, of the show's production company, Talent Associates, to capitalize on "the two biggest things in the entertainment world today"—James Bond and Inspector Clouseau. Brooks said: "It's an insane combination of James Bond and Mel Brooks comedy." This is the only Mel Brooks production to feature a laugh track. The success of the show eventually spawned the follow-up films The Nude Bomb and Get Smart, Again!, as well as a 1995 revival series and a 2008 film remake. In 2010, TV Guide ranked Get Smart's opening title sequence at No. 2 on its list of TV's Top 10 Credits Sequences, as selected by readers.
Get Smart - Trailer
Watch the official trailer and get a taste of Agent 86's hilariously chaotic world of espionage.
Agent 86 is face to face with danger again "and loving it!"
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Get Smart - Cast & Crew
Creator(s)
- Buck Henry
- Mel Brooks
Main Cast
- Don Adams
- Barbara Feldon
- Edward Platt
- Robert Karvelas
- Rose Michtom
- Bernie Kopell
- David Ketchum
- Stacy Keach, Sr.
- King Moody
- Charles Cirillo
Writers
- Chris Hayward
- Arne Sultan
- Leonard B. Stern
- Gerald Gardner
- Allan Burns
Get Smart - FAQs
Who played Maxwell Smart in Get Smart?
Don Adams played Maxwell Smart, also known as Agent 86, in Get Smart. His deadpan comedic delivery and catchphrases like "Would you believe...?" and "Missed it by that much" became iconic, making the character one of television's most beloved comic heroes of the 1960s.
Where can you stream or watch Get Smart?
Get Smart is available to purchase or rent digitally through Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, and Fandango At Home. Availability may vary by region. Check JustWatch for a full, up-to-date list of streaming and purchase options in your area.
Who created the TV series Get Smart?
Get Smart was created by Mel Brooks and Buck Henry at the request of producer Daniel Melnick of Talent Associates. Brooks described it as "an insane combination of James Bond and Mel Brooks comedy," designed to satirize the spy genre craze popularized by the James Bond films and Inspector Clouseau.
Is Get Smart based on a true story?
No, Get Smart is entirely fictional. It is a satirical comedy that parodies real-world spy culture, particularly the James Bond film franchise and the Pink Panther's Inspector Clouseau. The show exaggerates Cold War espionage tropes for comic effect rather than drawing from any specific real events or agents.
How many seasons and episodes does Get Smart have?
Get Smart ran for 5 seasons and a total of 138 episodes, airing on CBS from September 18, 1965, through 1970. Each season consisted of approximately 26 to 30 episodes, with each episode running around 25 minutes. The series also has a collection of special episodes available separately.
What is Get Smart about?
Get Smart follows Maxwell Smart (Agent 86), a hilariously incompetent secret agent working for CONTROL, as he battles the villainous organization KAOS alongside the capable Agent 99. The show is a sharp parody of Cold War spy thrillers, blending slapstick humor, gadgetry, and satirical wit across its five-season run.
Did Get Smart win any awards or major recognition?
Yes, Get Smart earned considerable recognition during its run. Don Adams won three consecutive Emmy Awards for Outstanding Continued Performance by an Actor in a Leading Role in a Comedy Series (1967, 1968, 1969). In 2010, TV Guide ranked the show's opening title sequence second on its list of TV's Top 10 Credits Sequences.
What is the content rating for Get Smart?
Get Smart carries a TV-PG content rating, making it suitable for general audiences with parental guidance suggested for younger viewers. The series features mild comedic violence, slapstick humor, and spy-themed scenarios appropriate for families, reflecting the broadcast standards of its original 1965 to 1970 CBS run.
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