2. F Troop (1965–1967)

Set at the remote Fort Courage following the American Civil War, this wildly satirical Western followed the chronically inept Captain Wilton Parmenter (Ken Berry) as he unwittingly took command of the least useful soldiers in the U.S. Army. Parmenter only received his promotion because he accidentally led a cavalry charge in the right direction when he sneezed.

Much of the show’s comedy stemmed from the illegal business schemes run by the crafty Sergeant O’Rourke (Forrest Tucker) and Corporal Agarn (Larry Storch). They routinely collaborated with the local, peace-loving Hekawi tribe to manufacture and sell Native American souvenirs to passing tourists.

Though it only ran for 65 episodes—the first season broadcast in black-and-white, the second in color—its physical comedy and slapstick humor left a lasting impression on audiences.