What was unique about Kinchloe for the times?

Answer He was one of the first African American regulars on a TV series

As one of the main characters of Hogan's Heroes, Ivan Dixon as Kinchloe was one of the first black actors to play a main character in a series. Dixon broke the mold as Kinch, appearing in 142 episodes.

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