Yes I agree that was a great observation on the XL5 Rocket ship, but I have to disagree on the James Bond part - Roger Moore was a better Saint, than a James Bond - nobody holds a candle to Sean Connery.
@windjammer777 Roger Moore was one of Fleming's choice, ahead of Patrick McGoohan and Sean Connery not even in the running. According to Fleming's step-son in law, Edward Underdown, who actually played the Air Vice Marshall in 1965′s Thunderball.
@SovereignStatesman James Bond may fictionally have a Scots father, however there is much more of Englishman Ian Fleming in Bond from the food Bond likes to his excesses in living.
However, for continuity with his books, one would think a Scots actor would have been the logical first choice.
Moore had a successful TV show, but he was not approached, as he was under contract for The Saint, which originally Sean Connery had was preferred for the role of Simon Templar, but he was unavailable.
So you're telling me that Moore was the first choice for James Bond, and Connery was first for The Saint?
Talk about your double-irony!
And Bond had more than just a Scots father; he had an expressed Scottish heritage by Fleming. I'll take your word for his excesses; however, but as for the food he liked, in "From Russia With Love" I distinctly remember him ordering "a steak, coffee and green things" from room-service... is that particularly "English?" Sounds Scot, but WTFDIK.
@SovereignStatesman I was under the impression that "scrambled eggs and coffee," was James Bond favourite food. FRWL order is a point well taken. Bond should've ordered Haggis Neeps and Tatties. I have heard from a fellow Bond fan that David Niven was actually Fleming's choice an Englishman who had served in the Highland Light Infantry (his third choice after either Argyll and Sutherland Highlanders or the Black Watch), David Niven would later serve in the Commandos in WW2.
Bond liked that kind of food? That IS unusual. As for David Niven, that's very interesting; and it explains his ultimately taking the role of James Bond in the parody "Casino Royale," which deals extensively with Bond's Scottish heritage and his dealings with the Scottish infantry (though it's been so long since I saw it, that I'll have to see it again to be sure).
@SovereignStatesman David Niven is the only Bond actor mentioned in any of the Bond books, mentioned twice, In On Her Majesty's Secret Service and You Only Live Twice. However, there are as many actors that were "Fleming's choice for Bond" as there are candidates for the "Fifth Beatle." Among them Fleming's cousin Christopher Lee, Richard Todd, and according to Sir John Morgan (Fleming's step son in law) Edward Underdown, the Air Vice Marshall in 1965′s Thunderball. Take your pick
If it's the one where after catapulting it into the air - the parachute came out - I used to have one. But sometimes the parachute didn't open :(. Interesting post and I'm sure Roger would have made a good Steve Zodiac in a live action adaptation.
Simon, be careful! You can put an eye out with that thing!
marcd30319 4 months ago
Yes I agree that was a great observation on the XL5 Rocket ship, but I have to disagree on the James Bond part - Roger Moore was a better Saint, than a James Bond - nobody holds a candle to Sean Connery.
windjammer777 7 months ago
@windjammer777
I agree... but Pierce Brosnan does play a good 2nd fiddle
DakariKingMykan 6 months ago
@windjammer777 Roger Moore was one of Fleming's choice, ahead of Patrick McGoohan and Sean Connery not even in the running. According to Fleming's step-son in law, Edward Underdown, who actually played the Air Vice Marshall in 1965′s Thunderball.
Renshen1957 6 months ago
@Renshen1957
Odd that he'd pick a London native over a couple of Scots to play a Scottish character.
SovereignStatesman 4 months ago
@SovereignStatesman James Bond may fictionally have a Scots father, however there is much more of Englishman Ian Fleming in Bond from the food Bond likes to his excesses in living.
However, for continuity with his books, one would think a Scots actor would have been the logical first choice.
Moore had a successful TV show, but he was not approached, as he was under contract for The Saint, which originally Sean Connery had was preferred for the role of Simon Templar, but he was unavailable.
Renshen1957 4 months ago
@Renshen1957
So you're telling me that Moore was the first choice for James Bond, and Connery was first for The Saint?
Talk about your double-irony!
And Bond had more than just a Scots father; he had an expressed Scottish heritage by Fleming. I'll take your word for his excesses; however, but as for the food he liked, in "From Russia With Love" I distinctly remember him ordering "a steak, coffee and green things" from room-service... is that particularly "English?" Sounds Scot, but WTFDIK.
SovereignStatesman 4 months ago
@SovereignStatesman I was under the impression that "scrambled eggs and coffee," was James Bond favourite food. FRWL order is a point well taken. Bond should've ordered Haggis Neeps and Tatties. I have heard from a fellow Bond fan that David Niven was actually Fleming's choice an Englishman who had served in the Highland Light Infantry (his third choice after either Argyll and Sutherland Highlanders or the Black Watch), David Niven would later serve in the Commandos in WW2.
Renshen1957 4 months ago
@Renshen1957
Bond liked that kind of food? That IS unusual. As for David Niven, that's very interesting; and it explains his ultimately taking the role of James Bond in the parody "Casino Royale," which deals extensively with Bond's Scottish heritage and his dealings with the Scottish infantry (though it's been so long since I saw it, that I'll have to see it again to be sure).
SovereignStatesman 4 months ago
@SovereignStatesman David Niven is the only Bond actor mentioned in any of the Bond books, mentioned twice, In On Her Majesty's Secret Service and You Only Live Twice. However, there are as many actors that were "Fleming's choice for Bond" as there are candidates for the "Fifth Beatle." Among them Fleming's cousin Christopher Lee, Richard Todd, and according to Sir John Morgan (Fleming's step son in law) Edward Underdown, the Air Vice Marshall in 1965′s Thunderball. Take your pick
Renshen1957 4 months ago
@windjammer777
No question, he was believable in an action-scene.... even back when action-scenes were believable.
SovereignStatesman 4 months ago
If it's the one where after catapulting it into the air - the parachute came out - I used to have one. But sometimes the parachute didn't open :(. Interesting post and I'm sure Roger would have made a good Steve Zodiac in a live action adaptation.
ewaf88 8 months ago
@ewaf88
Nah, Steve was American like all famous spacemen of the era.
SovereignStatesman 4 months ago
man, so suave. an obvious choice to play bond.
iDoof 9 months ago
Hahahah! Keen eye to catch that!
mikecane2008 2 years ago