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There's more than one version though so I'm not entirely sure about that.
Oh, so then it's got mixed up with something else?
;) :D
Can someone explain what "live broadcast" means in CR'54? Was it recorded with public? But we have various sets and different takes that had to be edited sometime... ??
It aired lived in the eastern half of the United States. It was filmed as it was broadcast. So, for the West Coast telecast, you saw the filmed copy.
Yes, there were different sets. In Casino Royale, there was this one long shot of the casino as the camera moves. All done live. That's how it was done in those days.
It's like a live sports telecast, with multiple cameras. Director says which camera to switch to. The associate director presses a button or flips a switch, changing which camera is going out live.
Thank you all.
I'm not the expert on this, but I know they would have done a run-through so the cameramen would practice where they'd move the cameras.
Here's another live broadcast that's 007 related. This What's My Line? installment was aired live in fall 1965. The camera movements are much simpler, of course.
I've seen that but, as you said, obviously that's not a drama and doesn't need sets or hundreds of rehearsals! ;)
http://archives.chicagotribune.com/1954/10/08/page/18/article/where-to-dial-today
More importantly, it's nice to see this vintage newspaper story. So thanks for posting.
These articles are also available: Gould, Jack. "Television in Review: 'Climax'." The New York Times. 8 October 1954 (p. 34).
Los Angeles Times. "Corpse Walks Away During Drama on TV." 9 October 1954 (p. A8).
but you have to pay to have the pdf.
If anyone could share, I would appreciate that :D
Apparently, it is from June 1955. It looks like a rehearsal, but was there another re-broadcast?
Imagine him as Goldfinger, or Largo, or Kronsteen, ...
But then EON also ignored some other great Peters:
Where was Peter Ustinov when they made Bond movies?
Where was Peter Cushing when they made Bond movies?
So many unfortunate cases of iconic actors never starring in a Bond film.
the what is interesting is the Show Climax could of easily been entirely forgotten had it not be for their version of Casino Royale funny how life is.
The version of CR54 - is the picture quality any different to what you can find on youtube?
EDIT: On second thoughts, this link could work: http://amzn.com/B0012D7GYM
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I did see this once, probably 30 years ago. I did enjoy it and hope to purchase it again in as good quality as is available.
I first saw it when it was released on VHS in '89. I remember thinking Barry Nelson's Bond was a bit more like Wally Cleaver as opposed to the 007 we all know and love.
Still, I'm a huge fan of this version- a tight almost noirish live TV black and white thriller that's fun to watch late at night.
Look out!
Sorry, couldn't resist.
Oh no. I still have to watch it. I really need to buy a copy of it soon.
I hadn't heard of it until I read this thread & was all set to watch when..................