RIP. Lee was approached by a BBC producer to be in Doctor Who in the late 1970s. He was delighted to do it. One problem, his fee exceeded the budget for guest star appearances for the entire season. (FYI He was going to play a madman in the horns of Nimon). Lee was disappointed and it really pissed Tom Baker off too.
fayekorgazm 15:55
Christopher Lee served in the LRDG and then the SAS.
When one over enthusiastic journalist found out about this, he pressed Lee for more information on his wartime exploits.
Lee leaned in and knowingly remarked....
"Can you keep a secret?"
"Yes" said the excited reporter.
"So can I" replied Lee before relaxing back in his chair.
RIP. Lee was approached by a BBC producer to be in Doctor Who in the late 1970s. He was delighted to do it. One problem, his fee exceeded the budget for guest star appearances for the entire season. (FYI He was going to play a madman in the horns of Nimon). Lee was disappointed and it really pissed Tom Baker off too.
fayekorgazm 15:55
Christopher Lee served in the LRDG and then the SAS.
When one over enthusiastic journalist found out about this, he pressed Lee for more information on his wartime exploits.
Lee leaned in and knowingly remarked....
"Can you keep a secret?"
"Yes" said the excited reporter.
"So can I" replied Lee before relaxing back in his chair.
kerching 11:30
I had heard Lee did some great stuff in WW2 ,which he didn't like talking about ,
but I didn't know he was one of David Sterlings lads ,
http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-33279566
Terrible news, the Great Patrick Macnee has died.
After Bond, Steed was Probably my biggest TV hero.
RIP Patrick Macnee
"I've been informed that there ARE a couple of QAnon supporters who are fairly regular posters in AJB."
Patrick Macnee has died. I liked Tibbett as a character in AVTAK. I liked the cover story he and Bond had, Bond as a wealthy horse breeder and Tibbett as his put-upon chauffeur. The making of docos are always entertaining to watch as well.
Another legend on the Bond franchise,gone. RIP
Have you ever heard of the Emancipation Proclamation?"
R.I.P Patrick Macnee.
Fantastic chemistry with Roger in AVTAK.
Been watching The Avengers over the past few weeks, he was effortlessly suave and whoever his leading lady was at the time their on screen chemistry has been brilliant to watch.
Seemed like a genuinely nice guy -{
I was just thinking that Christopher Lee and Patrick Macnee
Played Sherlock Holmes and Dr Watson together in a couple of
Films. A great acting combination. -{
"I've been informed that there ARE a couple of QAnon supporters who are fairly regular posters in AJB."
I had the enormous privilege of briefly working with Patrick Macnee some years ago and found him to be a perfect gentleman. Very much a thespian, very professional and very warm. I would imagine that he and Sir Roger got on very well together.
Always enjoyed his work, sad to hear he's gone. Aside from being Steed and of course Tibbett in AVTAK, he was uniquely Dr Watson to two significant Bond figures playing Sherlock Holmes: Roger Moore and Christopher Lee.
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Very sad news indeed regarding the passing of Patrick Macnee. The character of John Steed so brilliantly played by Macnee was in many ways like a upper class version of Bond, which only Roger Moore's interpretation of the role really delivered on in full. That's why it was so great to see the old TV stars together in AVTAK and as others have said, it was a highlight of the film!
"The tough man of the world. The Secret Agent. The man who was only a silhouette." - Ian Fleming, Moonraker (1955).
I guess so. The last 3 in particular were all over 90
Indeed, they had a very good innings and they all lived full and interesting lives that leave an enormous legacy after their passing on. They will certainly not be forgotten. -{
"The tough man of the world. The Secret Agent. The man who was only a silhouette." - Ian Fleming, Moonraker (1955).
What sad news. Like TP I grew up with and loved The Avengers and Patrick Macnee had that unique voice, elegance and charm - much like Sir Roger. They don't name them like that anymore. RIP.
I've been watching The Avengers reruns on True Entertainment the last few months, and was about to start a thread on AJB entitled 'Mrs Peel, we're needed'. However, the episode shown last night, just as I heard the news, wasn't too great, one with clowns and Tara King.
I didn't realise in a way that he was so old, he was in his 40s as Steed, and a good 10 years or so ahead of Sir Roger. Acc to the BBC obit, he played against a very young Christopher Lee in a stage show of Henry V.
There was really only one Steed, and Macnee was a generous performer so he could play alongside a range of women, from Honor Blackman to Joanna Lumley. In fact, only Linda Thorson wasn't a Bond girl at some point. They were all good, but they worked well with Macnee and it was good to see a relationship where the hero doesn't have to end up in bed with the gal. It was all rather amiable and classy instead.
Another nice touch with the Avengers was that Steed never used a gun.
( He may have the odd time, I haven't seen every episode, but I think I
Read that in a book on The Avengers)
"I've been informed that there ARE a couple of QAnon supporters who are fairly regular posters in AJB."
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RIP. Lee was approached by a BBC producer to be in Doctor Who in the late 1970s. He was delighted to do it. One problem, his fee exceeded the budget for guest star appearances for the entire season. (FYI He was going to play a madman in the horns of Nimon). Lee was disappointed and it really pissed Tom Baker off too.
fayekorgazm 15:55
Christopher Lee served in the LRDG and then the SAS.
When one over enthusiastic journalist found out about this, he pressed Lee for more information on his wartime exploits.
Lee leaned in and knowingly remarked....
"Can you keep a secret?"
"Yes" said the excited reporter.
"So can I" replied Lee before relaxing back in his chair.
kerching 11:30
Roger Moore 1927-2017
I had heard Lee did some great stuff in WW2 ,which he didn't like talking about ,
but I didn't know he was one of David Sterlings lads ,
" I don't listen to hip hop!"
http://www.patrickmacnee.com
Terrible news, the Great Patrick Macnee has died.
After Bond, Steed was Probably my biggest TV hero.
RIP Patrick Macnee
Another legend on the Bond franchise,gone. RIP
" I don't listen to hip hop!"
He narrated the 'Making of' Bond Documentories.
I only knew him from AVTAK, but he played one of my favourite characters, and came across as a really nice person.
I think he'd approve of that as an epitaph -{
RIP, Sir -{
Fantastic chemistry with Roger in AVTAK.
Been watching The Avengers over the past few weeks, he was effortlessly suave and whoever his leading lady was at the time their on screen chemistry has been brilliant to watch.
Seemed like a genuinely nice guy -{
Played Sherlock Holmes and Dr Watson together in a couple of
Films. A great acting combination. -{
Cheers to all of these greats who have recently passed, the world is a much better place because of them!
General Ourumov
Jaws
Baron Samedi
Kamal Khan
Scaramanga
and now, Tibbet
Where are all the bond stars going?
1 - Moore, 2 - Dalton, 3 - Craig, 4 - Connery, 5 - Brosnan, 6 - Lazenby
1 - Moore, 2 - Dalton, 3 - Craig, 4 - Connery, 5 - Brosnan, 6 - Lazenby
Indeed, they had a very good innings and they all lived full and interesting lives that leave an enormous legacy after their passing on. They will certainly not be forgotten.
I didn't realise in a way that he was so old, he was in his 40s as Steed, and a good 10 years or so ahead of Sir Roger. Acc to the BBC obit, he played against a very young Christopher Lee in a stage show of Henry V.
There was really only one Steed, and Macnee was a generous performer so he could play alongside a range of women, from Honor Blackman to Joanna Lumley. In fact, only Linda Thorson wasn't a Bond girl at some point. They were all good, but they worked well with Macnee and it was good to see a relationship where the hero doesn't have to end up in bed with the gal. It was all rather amiable and classy instead.
Roger Moore 1927-2017
( He may have the odd time, I haven't seen every episode, but I think I
Read that in a book on The Avengers)