I have to admit, I liked his show back when it was on the air. I took it at face value - campy and entertaining. I thought it was funny. There were just too many "serious" fishing shows out there at the time, so his was a nice deviation.
I think it changed things. Bill Dance Bloopers came out about that time, and the Hank Parker show lightened up a bit.
I'll never forget the "Ladder Fishing" show, and the one where he stuck a hook in his hand on purpose.
He also fished professionally, and did pretty good against "the big boys". The guy may be a little nuts, but the dude can fish too!
Go Fish!