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
Alexei Sebastian, described as a "101—shoot on sight" threat, infiltrates the apartment disguised perfectly as the Chief. "Get Smart" Too Many Chiefs(1965)
" Too Many Chiefs ": A Classic Masterclass in Get Smart Absurdity Critics and fans alike consider "Too Many Chiefs"
Max introduces a unique house phone that converts into a gun when a specific number (1-1-7) is dialed and the handset trigger is pressed. " Too Many Chiefs ": A Classic Masterclass
The episode's title is a play on the phrase "too many chiefs and not enough Indians". Critical Reception