- This article refers to Starker as portrayed by King Moody in the original series and the "Get Smart, Again!" reunion movie. For the character portrayed by Ken Davitian in the reboot movie see Shtarker (2008).
| Starker | |
|---|---|
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| First Get Smart Appearance | How to Succeed in the Spy Business Without Really Trying |
| Affiliation | KAOS |
| Gender | Male |
| Family | None known |
KAOS agent invariably seen in the company of Siegfried.
Description
Starker (also spelled 'Shtarker'), a true-blue KAOS agent, was Siegfried's assistant. However, their relationship went beyond boss-assistant. Starker worshipped Siegfried and everything he did. It is this worship of Siegfried that makes him keep Starker around, as he was an incredibly incompetent agent. Even though Siegfried belittles him as a "sissy" and "dummkopf," Starker remains ever loyal.
In fact, Starker was KAOS' answer to Larabee. Despite constantly being warned by Siegfried that "ve don't do that here," he can never stop making unusual sounds and proclamations. He greats each assignment and task with great enthusiasm, no matter how evil it may be.
Little is ever revealed about Starker's background, although he must have been attached to Siegfried back in World War II. Starker was the all-time track star of the Third Reich, but still managed to finish behind Siegfried in escaping El Alamein. Perhaps he was afraid of what would happen if he finished ahead of Siegfried.
Appearances
- Episode #55: "How to Succeed in the Spy Business Without Really Trying"
Episode #67: "One of Our Olives is Missing"
Episode #82: "Spy, Spy, Birdie"
Episode #88: "Snoopy Smart Vs. the Red Baron"
Episode #99: "Schwartz's Island"
Episode #111: "The Not-So-Great Escape, Part 1"
Episode #112: "The Not-So-Great Escape, Part 2"
Episode #125: "Ice Station Siegfried"
- TV Movie: "Get Smart, Again!"
Note on Spelling
Fans often spell Starker's name phonetically (as used by Siegfried), and this spelling ("Shtarker") was used officially in both Get Smart, Again! and the 2008 Get Smart movie. "Starker" is the spelling used in the end credits of the 1960's series.