Inspector Gadget (1983 TV series) but manages to survive by either his own good luck or covert help by Penny and Brain. Gadget dresses in a style similar to Inspector Clouseau from "The Pink Panther" movies, but also has similarities in behavior to Maxwell Smart, the protagonist of the television series "Get Smart" (1965–1970). The original voice actor for Gadget was Don Adams, who also portrayed Maxwell Smart. The car which Gadget drives is recognizable as a Matra Murena. Gadget's boss is Chief Quimby. Gadget is covertly assisted by his niece Penny, who is typically the person who actually solves their cases. Penny is a
Charles Maxwell (actor) Charles Maxwell (actor) Charles Carlton Maxwell (December 28, 1913 – August 7, 1993) was an American character actor and producer who worked primarily in television. Maxwell frequently appeared as a guest star in western television series, including as "Bonanza", "Gunsmoke", "Lawman", "Rawhide", and "The Rifleman". In 1959, he was cast as General Phil Sheridan in the episode "One Bullet from Broken Bow" of the NBC western series, "Bat Masterson", starring Gene Barry in the title role. He appeared on NBC's "Bonanza" eight times as entirely different characters. By the 1960s Charles Maxwell began appearing in a variety of guest roles.