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. "Get Smart" Too Many Chiefs(1965)
Alexei Sebastian, described as a "101—shoot on sight" threat, infiltrates the apartment disguised perfectly as the Chief. appears as an insurance man; he later became
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 Writers: Gerald Gardner and Dee Caruso
Critics and fans alike consider "Too Many Chiefs" an "excellent episode," noting that it showcases the show's transition from standard sitcom to high-level parody. The technical achievement of having Edward Platt appear as two characters in the same shot without a visible "splice-line" was particularly impressive for 1960s television. "Get Smart" Too Many Chiefs (TV Episode 1965) - IMDb
Max and 99 are assigned to guard Tanya, whose presence in Max's apartment creates significant romantic tension and jealousy for Agent 99.