Episode #91: Hogans Heroes Star Bob Cranes Official Biographer Shares Tips on Writing a Biography with Carol M. Ford

Published: Feb. 9, 2023, 5 p.m.

Carol Ford joins us in today\u2019s episode to share her dedication and passion for writing as one of the authors of Bob Crane: The Definitive Biography. Listen in as we talk about her experiences in researching the behind-the-scenes details and discovering Bob\u2019s complete life story from those who knew him better than most.


Key Takeaways from This Episode


  • Importance of asking for family's approval before writing a biography
  • Process and challenges of writing Bob Crane\u2019s biography
  • Why you shouldn't make assumptions without gathering facts
  • The shocking truths behind the private life and passions of Bob Crane
  • Significance of verifying information before publishing them


Resources Mentioned in this episode




About Carol Ford


Carol is the CEO and owner of Carol M Ford Productions, LLC, which provides individuals, organizations, and businesses with podcasting, voiceover, and video production services. She currently produces several of her own podcasts: Flipside: The True Story of Bob Crane, Ye Olde Terror Inn, and 'Hogan's Heroes' Revue.


Carol is the primary author of Bob Crane: The Definitive Biography and, along with her coauthors, is one of Bob Crane\u2019s official biographers.

She earned her BA degree with Honors in English/Liberal Arts from Glassboro State College (now Rowan University) in Glassboro, New Jersey. She is Senior Director, Editorial Services; an editor; and a managing editor for Anthony J. Jannetti, Inc. (AJJ), a healthcare association management, marketing, and publishing firm.


In 2018, Carol...