I lived in the old East German Embassy in Canberra (next to the current Romanian Embassy) after it passed through a few owners following Perestroika. The current owners are friends of mine. The mansion is privately owned now and Jackie Chan's parents were earlier, previous owners. I lived for a year in the chauffeur's apartment inside this very large home. Opposite the front, secondary entry door was a padded door ( I assume for silencing) that led to a room about 15 meters underground which was said to have been the Embassy's secure communication room. I and others, who had viewed the room believed it may have been designed as an "interview room" for unwilling visitors. It is now converted to a bar. An amazing home.
This is the way I watched it on American TV as a boy of 10. Yet even then, before studying music, I was fascinated by the sound of the harpsichord in the soundtrack. Never mind the intrigue. Never mind the story. Gimme that harpsichord. Same thing with Lurch on the Addams family.
I'm watching the entire set, just starting episode 57, having not seen them since i was a kid in the 60s. The first series uses a smaller combo, bass and flute for the suspense type bits, bass and trumpet for the action, etc. When the 1964 series started the new fad instrument, soon to become the archetypal psychedelic must-have ( along with sitar of course ) was introduced. That intro phrase just wipes me out. A comment on another episode somewhere kindly pointed out that Edwin Astley was Pete Townsend's father in law.
The music was by Edwin Astley, an extremely good composer. Father of Pete Townshend's ex-wife, Karen. The U.S. release of this show of course, had a different theme song than "High Wire" the UK version. Same show, different themes. McGoohan hated Secret Agent Man; I love it. High Wire is just as good.
The VO for the Pontiac GTO commercial was our growly William Conrad (CANNON). Recall Alpine cigarettes but not Galaxy. Lark cigarettes were known for charcoal granules in their filters.
There's actually (one that I counted) totally different (spoken) line in the U.S. version of this broadcast as opposed to the UK version I own on disk. Why on earth, I don't know.
The origin of "My name is Bond, James Bond" was Danger Man, with the line, "My name is Drake, John Drake" Patrick McGoohan turned down the part of James Bond so it went to Connery
Patrick McGoohan was an extremely Christian man, and found the 007 character morally objectionable. McGoohan insisted his character would use brains over violence. Likewise, he refused to even kiss a woman who wasn't his wife, let alone, suggest he was bedding women, left and right, like Flemming's James Bond.
I don't remember Galaxy cigs. I used to filch my dad's Camels and Lucky Strikes though. He would say, "G*d damn. I sure am smoking a lot." I'd retort, "Yeah Pop, you ought to cut down."
I'd steal Pops' whiskey and sell to others in Kirkland, WA. That is, what I didn't drink, myself. Eventually Pops and my mother put a magic marker line o the bottle so they could confirm if I was back to stealing. 😆
@@allancerf9038 when I filched Pop's liquor, I would put water in the jug to make up what I stole. He never noticed, or at least he didn't let on like he did.
@@chrisanderson5317 My parents first blamed the "cleaning lady" (I think they fired her but she was stealing, not liquor but other stuff) and then they finall nailed me, putting lines with markers, on the bottles. They were not pleased.
At least 4 of them did. Whilst filming in the desert he noticed none of the bigwigs on set where smoking (Unusual for that time). Enquiring about this to one of them, he was told "We wouldn't touch them, we leave them to the bIacks and the poor".
31:46- "David Koster investigates a possible political scandal that may cost a powerful politician a key nomination, on 'FOR THE PEOPLE', starring William Shatner- tomorrow night on CBS." **insert 40 second local station break here**
Can't believe they left the cigarette comercial in . Makes me want to lightup (not really) been smoke free 25 yrs. Cowboys , horses , tobacco , no wonder everybody smoked , lots of apeal . 😮
It's a different experience watching the UK version. You have to first know that the ad breaks on British commercial channels were restricted, so that there are none at the beginning. "Danger Man" begins with a short burst of Edwin Astley's harpsichord music with John Drake moving menacingly towards the camera. Then straight to the teaser where there was one, then to the opening credits with Astley's exquisite High Wire theme over them. You can see the effect here: ruclips.net/video/2Wwm2_JJLYY/видео.html. The Johnny Rivers song is fun though.
I’m lost on the hospital bits, as per Danger Man, far too many scenes becomes a distraction, loosing the plots, always thought that the series should have been 30 minutes, this was also an example of bad scrips.
Johnny Rivers opening song was so popular the radio stations gave it alot of airplay . He had a voice and style like no other . 😊
McGoohan hated the song. I like it and yeah, Johnny Rivers did a great job.
Love the US version with the Johnny Rivers theme song and those fabulous commercials! All in beautiful black and white.
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I lived in the old East German Embassy in Canberra (next to the current Romanian Embassy) after it passed through a few owners following Perestroika.
The current owners are friends of mine. The mansion is privately owned now and Jackie Chan's parents were earlier, previous owners.
I lived for a year in the chauffeur's apartment inside this very large home.
Opposite the front, secondary entry door was a padded door ( I assume for silencing) that led to a room about 15 meters underground which was said to have been the Embassy's secure communication room.
I and others, who had viewed the room believed it may have been designed as an "interview room" for unwilling visitors. It is now converted to a bar.
An amazing home.
This is the way I watched it on American TV as a boy of 10. Yet even then, before studying music, I was fascinated by the sound of the harpsichord in the soundtrack. Never mind the intrigue. Never mind the story. Gimme that harpsichord. Same thing with Lurch on the Addams family.
I'm watching the entire set, just starting episode 57, having not seen them since i was a kid in the 60s. The first series uses a smaller combo, bass and flute for the suspense type bits, bass and trumpet for the action, etc. When the 1964 series started the new fad instrument, soon to become the archetypal psychedelic must-have ( along with sitar of course ) was introduced. That intro phrase just wipes me out. A comment on another episode somewhere kindly pointed out that Edwin Astley was Pete Townsend's father in law.
The music was by Edwin Astley, an extremely good composer. Father of Pete Townshend's ex-wife, Karen. The U.S. release of this show of course, had a different theme song than "High Wire" the UK version. Same show, different themes. McGoohan hated Secret Agent Man; I love it. High Wire is just as good.
Same harpsichord as on The Man From U.N.C.L.E. when Thrush was nearby...
The VO for the Pontiac GTO commercial was our growly William Conrad (CANNON). Recall Alpine cigarettes but not Galaxy. Lark cigarettes were known for charcoal granules in their filters.
That gun shot intro, that was revolutionary. A time when some TV shows got criticized for excessive violence
it's great that i'm able to see the US version of this for the first time in years!
There's actually (one that I counted) totally different (spoken) line in the U.S. version of this broadcast as opposed to the UK version I own on disk. Why on earth, I don't know.
The origin of "My name is Bond, James Bond" was Danger Man, with the line, "My name is Drake, John Drake"
Patrick McGoohan turned down the part of James Bond so it went to Connery
Yes, he didn't like the character. I'm with him there, the Saint is way better. Or Man in a Suitcase.
Patrick McGoohan was an extremely Christian man, and found the 007 character morally objectionable.
McGoohan insisted his character would use brains over violence.
Likewise, he refused to even kiss a woman who wasn't his wife, let alone, suggest he was bedding women, left and right, like Flemming's James Bond.
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McGoohan didn't do the Saint or Man in a Suitcase
@@suereeves5994 He turned the saint down too .
@@tanagerffolkes5180That is why his marriage lasted till the end
If I was a man who led a life of danger, you can bet I'd drive a 1965 WideTrack Pontiac GTO Convertible! 😆
I'd rather have had the car he drove in S1E1, an Aston-Martin DB-5.
Organ music 🎶 was perfectly fine for McGoohan's plots.
Harpsichord, actually 👍
The plot felt very much like the Mission Imposible TV show.
The doors closing at the end felt like a precursor to the Prisoner.
Best TV show ever.
Fantastic , thanks for posting !
Watch this all the time as 1st grader
Wow! That theme song!
I wonder where the seed ideas for The Kingsman came from? Thank You! I grew up with this material.🇺🇸👍
Difference between a celler and a basement . Cellar = store items you really care about . Basement = where you throw your crap . 😊😅😂
McGoohan played drums excellently in the movie,
"All Night Long" (1962).
Worth a watch, it's a crazy all to hell jazz world drama.
How were you able to get the original broadcast? This is wild. Thanks for the upload.
Thank you - here in SF bay area
We once had British class.
2023 rules forever 👍
Originally telecast on April 10, 1965.
I was 17, about to graduate from Hy-Skool.
Outstanding
I don't remember Galaxy cigs. I used to filch my dad's Camels and Lucky Strikes though. He would say, "G*d damn. I sure am smoking a lot." I'd retort, "Yeah Pop, you ought to cut down."
I'd steal Pops' whiskey and sell to others in Kirkland, WA. That is, what I didn't drink, myself. Eventually Pops and my mother put a magic marker line o the bottle so they could confirm if I was back to stealing. 😆
I remember Galaxy as a cut-rate brand. Red label.
@@allancerf9038 when I filched Pop's liquor, I would put water in the jug to make up what I stole. He never noticed, or at least he didn't let on like he did.
@@chrisanderson5317 My parents first blamed the "cleaning lady" (I think they fired her but she was stealing, not liquor but other stuff) and then they finall nailed me, putting lines with markers, on the bottles. They were not pleased.
32:00 - A sprinkle a day helps keep the odor away...
thanks
Hey, that's the girl from 'The System' (starring Oliver Reed)! :0)
I do believe the Original Marlboro Man got Lung Cancer.
At least 4 of them did. Whilst filming in the desert he noticed none of the bigwigs on set where smoking (Unusual for that time).
Enquiring about this to one of them, he was told "We wouldn't touch them, we leave them to the bIacks and the poor".
58:16- "Maurice Chevalier, Gerry and the Pacemakers, Soupy Sales and comedian London Lee are ED SULLIVAN'S guests, tomorrow night......on CBS."
31:46- "David Koster investigates a possible political scandal that may cost a powerful politician a key nomination, on 'FOR THE PEOPLE', starring William Shatner- tomorrow night on CBS."
**insert 40 second local station break here**
Can't believe they left the cigarette comercial in . Makes me want to lightup (not really) been smoke free 25 yrs. Cowboys , horses , tobacco , no wonder everybody smoked , lots of apeal . 😮
Is the different opening theme and titles the only difference between the US and UK versions? Plus end credits and theme too.
Yes.
Edwin Astley wrote the original "DANGER MAN" theme (you can hear it at 4:40).
@@fromthesidelines Yea that's my favourite one.
It's a different experience watching the UK version. You have to first know that the ad breaks on British commercial channels were restricted, so that there are none at the beginning. "Danger Man" begins with a short burst of Edwin Astley's harpsichord music with John Drake moving menacingly towards the camera. Then straight to the teaser where there was one, then to the opening credits with Astley's exquisite High Wire theme over them. You can see the effect here: ruclips.net/video/2Wwm2_JJLYY/видео.html. The Johnny Rivers song is fun though.
@@fromthesidelines Was Edwin kin to Rick Astley?
Vicariously know Jane murrow, and she's an absolutely marvelous actress in a fine human being
Isn't it "Merrow?"
Patrick McGoohan danger man
GTO
William Conrad spoke for Pontiac.
What a grotesque song in that intro !
It was wildly popular in 1966.
@@lcs1955 Maybe in America, not over here, where it was not used. It's so out of character for the program ...................................
I’m lost on the hospital bits, as per Danger Man, far too many scenes becomes a distraction, loosing the plots, always thought that the series should have been 30 minutes, this was also an example of bad scrips.
It started as a 30 minute show and then went to one hour. I like most of the 1 hour scripts.