Alec Freeman..Straker and Q.

Hi, Jeffrey,

Sunday, October 3, 2004, 9:52:58 AM, you wrote:

J> Vladek Shebal is one of my favorite actors in the show, although
J> the name of "Doug Jackson" doesn't seem particularly fitting of a
J> man with that great accent!

That bothered me endlessly as a boy, but as an adult, I enjoy it
rather a lot. The theories you can come up with for it are endless.

These days, I like to think that it's a really "In-Your-Face" obvious
code-name. That Jackson came over to "our side" from "the other side,"
where he was doing some sort of classified intelligence-related work,
and was required to adopt a "new identity" -- a code name that was to
protect his cover. Since he knew he was so distinctive that any attempt
was doomed to failure, he poured his derision on the notion by
selecting the "White Bread" name of Doug Jackson.

That appealed to Straker's sense of humor.

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Hi Jonathan,

The thought of Jackson being a code-name had crossed my mind too at one point. But I was afraid to voice the thought. But upon further reflection, and after reading your thoughts on the subject, it would appear that your theory would make the most sense. Thanks for your insight on the subject!

Jeff

Jonathan Andrew Sheen <[hidden email]> wrote:


Hi, Jeffrey,

Sunday, October 3, 2004, 9:52:58 AM, you wrote:

J> Vladek Shebal is one of my favorite actors in the show, although
J> the name of "Doug Jackson" doesn't seem particularly fitting of a
J> man with that great accent!

That bothered me endlessly as a boy, but as an adult, I enjoy it
rather a lot. The theories you can come up with for it are endless.

These days, I like to think that it's a really "In-Your-Face" obvious
code-name. That Jackson came over to "our side" from "the other side,"
where he was doing some sort of classified intelligence-related work,
and was required to adopt a "new identity" -- a code name that was to
protect his cover. Since he knew he was so distinctive that any attempt
was doomed to failure, he poured his derision on the notion by
selecting the "White Bread" name of Doug Jackson.

That appealed to Straker's sense of humor.

--

Jonathan Andrew Sheen

http://www.leviathanstudios.com
Leviathan of the GEI (Detached.)
[hidden email]

"What'dya expect? I'm a New Yorker!"
-Anonymous New York Firefighter, 9/12/01



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Buenos Dias Osvaldo!

It seemed to me that a secret organization like SHADO would not only be
engaged in fighting off the aliens themselves, but also be busy covering up
evidence of the alien incursions. This is where the Omega Corp comes into my
stories on the SHADO Library. Omega, like SHADO is 'concealed' by having its
own 'front'. SHADO is buried inside the Straker- Harlington Studios, and
Omega appears to the world as an up and coming computer-software company
with its HQ in the US. Omega's operatives range all over the globe, hiding
alien evidence, ferreting out alien bases and beach-heads (in my stories
they refer to them as "nests"). Omega has provided me with alot of
storylines and it makes sense as no country on the planet has just ONE
branch of the military, right?

Pam

jeff, I dont know about the others but I am more than happy to give you slack. I did not see the show for over 30yrs and I was the uncool guy in high school who loved UFO and Star Trek. The only thing I dont discuss is the fashions except for purple wigs and where are they now because I have no idea. scott

Jeffrey Nelson <[hidden email]> wrote:

If I remember correctly, Glen Larson in retrospect finds the stink the censors made about the "socialator" part a bit of overkill considering what is allowed on TV these days.

I had no idea that was Gerry Anderson's rationale for changing Jackson's role in UFO. But I'm glad he did. Vladek Shebal is one of my favorite actors in the show, although the name of "Doug Jackson" doesn't seem particularly fitting of a man with that great accent!
Agreed that the "slimy" and "cretinous lout" scenes are two of the best. I especially get a kick out of Jackson's reaction when Straker says "I like it" and tosses the recorder/pen to Henderson. Maybe Jackson found himself being "shown the door" by Henderson after his reaction, hence the change of careers. :)

I realize that I am probably rehashing topics that have been discussed here time and time again over the years. But I'm hoping you folks will cut me some slack, being the new guy here.

Jeff






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Hey Scott,
Thanks for cutting me the requested slack! I had read the forum rules, and realized that I may have been bending a couple. But I figured the traffic level on this group is relatively low so I could get away with it.

I know what you mean about being the "space geek" in school. I was 8 years old when Star Trek first debuted in 1966. I was one of a very few that immediately took to the show. Most of the others just didn't seem to get it. The same was true when UFO first came on the scene. I've never quite been able to figure out the lack of interest my fellow comrades had for these shows. It was the height of the space race, and probably one of the most exciting eras for a child to be growing up in. How could anyone not find the subject matter involving future possibilities enthralling? (as an aside, my FAVORITE toy when I was a kid was Mattel's line of Major Matt Mason space toys. I have recently begun collecting them, sort of a nostalgia thing.)

And thanks to everyone that provided info regarding my querys about the departure of certain key characters from UFO. Very enlightening!

Jeff

legg bryan <[hidden email]> wrote:

jeff, I dont know about the others but I am more than happy to give you slack. I did not see the show for over 30yrs and I was the uncool guy in high school who loved UFO and Star Trek. The only thing I dont discuss is the fashions except for purple wigs and where are they now because I have no idea. scott

Jeffrey Nelson <[hidden email]> wrote:

If I remember correctly, Glen Larson in retrospect finds the stink the censors made about the "socialator" part a bit of overkill considering what is allowed on TV these days.

I had no idea that was Gerry Anderson's rationale for changing Jackson's role in UFO. But I'm glad he did. Vladek Shebal is one of my favorite actors in the show, although the name of "Doug Jackson" doesn't seem particularly fitting of a man with that great accent!
Agreed that the "slimy" and "cretinous lout" scenes are two of the best. I especially get a kick out of Jackson's reaction when Straker says "I like it" and tosses the recorder/pen to Henderson. Maybe Jackson found himself being "shown the door" by Henderson after his reaction, hence the change of careers. :)

I realize that I am probably rehashing topics that have been discussed here time and time again over the years. But I'm hoping you folks will cut me some slack, being the new guy here.

Jeff


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Nostalgia is such a funny thing. When I was a child I never imagined we would have vhs and DVD. I paid over 80.00 US dollars each for UFO collection one and two. On my salary it was painful but i did it anyway. Now all my favorite shows are coming out on DVD and it is a pain in my wallet. For Your Entertainment FYE is a store where you can trade in DVDs. I will NEVER trade in my UFO collection. CSI is such a cool show that I am considering trading in Buffy, but not UFO. bsl
Jeffrey Nelson <[hidden email]> wrote:

Hey Scott,
Thanks for cutting me the requested slack! I had read the forum rules, and realized that I may have been bending a couple. But I figured the traffic level on this group is relatively low so I could get away with it.

I know what you mean about being the "space geek" in school. I was 8 years old when Star Trek first debuted in 1966. I was one of a very few that immediately took to the show. Most of the others just didn't seem to get it. The same was true when UFO first came on the scene. I've never quite been able to figure out the lack of interest my fellow comrades had for these shows. It was the height of the space race, and probably one of the most exciting eras for a child to be growing up in. How could anyone not find the subject matter involving future possibilities enthralling? (as an aside, my FAVORITE toy when I was a kid was Mattel's line of Major Matt Mason space toys. I have recently begun collecting them, sort of a nostalgia thing.)

And thanks to everyone that provided info regarding my querys about the departure of certain key characters from UFO. Very enlightening!

Jeff

legg bryan wrote:

jeff, I dont know about the others but I am more than happy to give you slack. I did not see the show for over 30yrs and I was the uncool guy in high school who loved UFO and Star Trek. The only thing I dont discuss is the fashions except for purple wigs and where are they now because I have no idea. scott

Jeffrey Nelson <[hidden email]> wrote:

If I remember correctly, Glen Larson in retrospect finds the stink the censors made about the "socialator" part a bit of overkill considering what is allowed on TV these days.

I had no idea that was Gerry Anderson's rationale for changing Jackson's role in UFO. But I'm glad he did. Vladek Shebal is one of my favorite actors in the show, although the name of "Doug Jackson" doesn't seem particularly fitting of a man with that great accent!
Agreed that the "slimy" and "cretinous lout" scenes are two of the best. I especially get a kick out of Jackson's reaction when Straker says "I like it" and tosses the recorder/pen to Henderson. Maybe Jackson found himself being "shown the door" by Henderson after his reaction, hence the change of careers. :)

I realize that I am probably rehashing topics that have been discussed here time and time again over the years. But I'm hoping you folks will cut me some slack, being the new guy here.

Jeff


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