Is there a list of KAOS agents in Smart’s (Don Adams) little black book? He’s going to find out by arranging a number of dates in The Little Black Book. Part 1 first aired on 27 January, 1968 and was written by Jack Hanrahan and Phil Hahn.

He is joined by his old Army buddy, Sid (Don Rickles). The pair dig up his black book, but unfortunately, it’s not his black book; it’s a KAOS code book filled with agents.

Through it all, Smart tries to maintain his cover as a greeting cards salesman, though Sid doesn’t quite believe him. He eventually reveals the truth, though Sid again, doesn’t quite believe him, despite the number of attempts KAOS makes on him.

There some problematic stuff about not taking no for an answer. Ugh.

Smart brings Sid to CONTROL and shows him the truth of what they are up to. The pair will have to work together to reclaim the code book, and stop KAOS’ latest plan. Sid is keen to be a superspy, and you know that is going tot lead to trouble as KAOS agents take aim at them through the window leading straight to a To Be Continued!

Part 2 aired the following week on 3 February, 1968. The conclusion was also written by Hanrahan and Hahn.

The story wasn’t originally supposed to be a two-parter, but the two comedians, and friends, improved so well together, that there was enough material to make it into two episodes. There’s a lot of fun between the two, and they riff wonderfully. Shooting this episode must have been a real joy.

The pair survive the assassination attempt, and Sid and Smart are going to have to go up against the devious KAOS agent, The Maestro (Robert Easton) if they’re going to save the day!

There’s a lot of great moments. They end up being arrested, /consulting lawyers and sneaking into KAOS headquarters. But will the Maestro be ready for them? Will Smart have enough gadgets to handle everything that comes up?

There’s somee great bits, lots of comedy, and the second biggest silencer that Smart has ever seen.

And watch for an uncredited appearance by Ernest Borgnine!

I have to say, this two-parter may, in fact, be my favorite pair of episodes in the series. It’s so much fun to see Adams and Rickles together like this. There’s a real sense of camaraderie and friendship! So much fun!

Don’t Look Back is a riff on The Fugitive. Written by Phil Leslie and Norman Paul, this episode debuted on 10 February, 1968 and was directed by Adams.

Maxwell Smart finds himself accused of murder, and robbery, when he’s caught up in events at a bank (he wanted a loan). But he’s innocent, it was a one-handed man (Allen Jaffe) who was aided by someone in a Smart mask!It’s a KAOS plan to get rid of Smart once and for all.

On his way to the big house, Max sees the one-handed man and effects an escape to go after the real killer, and foil KAOS’ plan.

Before episode’s end, Smart will hunt down the baddie, and clear his name. And he’ll do it all with no help. Neither 99 (Barbara Feldon) or the Chief (Edward Platt) are able to help him. We also see that he is continuing to maintain the cover of greeting cards salesman.

The episode trots out everything you would expect, Max on the run, a surprising guest-star, and a very familiar story told through the skewed angle of an iconic comedy series. It’s goofy, entertaining, and lets Adams shine in front of and behind the camera.