Ed Bishop First Person Quiz

James

On my planet (Earth) when someone says "hey everybody, I found this great
review of 'UFO' on the following Web site" and include a link to the site,
with a quote below that (identified as a quote with "quotation marks"), it
is usually understand that I DIDN'T WRITE THE ARTICLE MYSELF.

What planet do you live on?

Doug

>"See the indiviual strands in Lt. Ellis' bra", what are you talking about
>Doug?

Sort of on the same subject - I recently bought a couple of old issues of
SIG magazine at Memorabilia at the SECC here in Glasgow. Inside I found a
bundle of stuff someone had left in, including a convention report from
Uforia in 1988 or thereabouts. There was a story in taht, which I'm sure
you've all heard, that Ed got his wallet stolen, and it contained some
photos of his son which, obviously, he was anxious to have returned. There
was even a slip inside the magazine from Fanderson at the time urging the
thief to own up.

What I wondered was, does anyone know what happened about it? I mean, I
thought it was really sick adn hoped that the low-life owned up, but I've
never seen any mention of the incident from then on.

Jess
----- Original Message -----
From: MCCAUG <[hidden email]>
To: <[hidden email]>
Sent: Sunday, March 23, 2003 5:51 PM
Subject: [SHADO] Re: Ed Bishop


> I always thought it was an odd and sad bit of cruel fate that Ed Bishop
> played a man who lost his only son, and in real life, he lost his only
son.

Thanks for that Marc. I couldn't believe that there really could be two
versions, but well, these days, you never know... it's a very fine model
anyway, as are all the Konami models.

Do you have any information as to how Konami came to produce them, who
modelled them, and the manufacturing produce that is capable of such
consistent and finely accurate detailing?

It's a shame that Konami didn't make some of the Anderson merchandise years
ago, I would have loved these as a child, instead of sum of the very
inferior models that were produced at the time.

Griff

-----Original Message-----

>My Konami Gay Ellis is 123mm (4.75") tall and 51mm (2") from elbow tip to
>elbow tip. What's yours?


Those dimensions match my Konami Lt. Ellis as well.

But I agree, the photos don't look the same as the real thing -- I
guess it's true when they say that the camera adds 10 pounds... :-)

Marc

>What I wondered was, does anyone know what happened about it? I mean, I
>thought it was really sick adn hoped that the low-life owned up, but I've
>never seen any mention of the incident from then on.

Well, I'm sure we have folks who worked that convention and will
remember better than I, but for some reason I seem to recall that the
wallet was never actually stolen... something like Ed had misplaced
it or something (?) Please someone correct me if I'm wrong here...

Marc

Hi all :)

Yes, I was at that convention Uforia in 1988, and when we heard that Ed's
wallet was stolen, it really sickened everyone, especially because it had a
photo of his son I believe. Ed was great though, and stayed on, and was very
magnanimous to all the loyal attendees. It was a great convention, also with
Shane Rimmer, George Sewell, Alan Perry, Dolorez and the late great Derek
Meddings and a few others (sorry, don't have my notes handy - I thing Gerry
was there as well... sorry Gerry, my memories lousy).

Ed was really kind and understanding and even showed me his UFO watch, and
even allowed me to wear it for a minute.

I do recall hearing that the wallet did turn up during the afternoon(?), but
it was never explained how or any of the circumstances. We didn't care, as
long as it had turned up and Ed was happy.

That's all I recall :)

Griff

-----Original Message-----
From: Marc Martin [mailto:[hidden email]]
Sent: Sunday, March 23, 2003 10:35 PM
To: [hidden email]
Subject: Re: [SHADO] Re: Ed Bishop


>What I wondered was, does anyone know what happened about it? I mean, I
>thought it was really sick adn hoped that the low-life owned up, but I've
>never seen any mention of the incident from then on.

Well, I'm sure we have folks who worked that convention and will
remember better than I, but for some reason I seem to recall that the
wallet was never actually stolen... something like Ed had misplaced
it or something (?) Please someone correct me if I'm wrong here...

Marc

James Gibbon <[hidden email]>
wrote:
>I'm an atheist too, but I've got one. It's just a combination
>of consciousness, personality and emotions.

Good for you, James! You are a very rare breed. My atheist friends won't
admit to owning one.
Denise

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"Denise Felt" wrote:
> James Gibbon <[hidden email]>
> wrote:
> >I'm an atheist too, but I've got one. It's just a combination
> >of consciousness, personality and emotions.
>
> Good for you, James! You are a very rare breed. My atheist
> friends won't admit to owning one.

You can't enjoy Miles Davis unless you've got a soul (man)

James Gibbon <[hidden email]>
answered:
>You can't enjoy Miles Davis unless you've got a soul (man)

LOL! You are sooo funny! You know, I'm so glad I gave Fred your last name
in my #17th story, because you remind me of his character often! Keep
grinning, soul man!
Denise

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Wow. How are they able to get away with that? I mean, that's just this side
of note for note!

Brian

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[hidden email] wrote:

> Honestly, Yuchy. These men. How they do carry on.
>
> Amelia (passing the magnifying glass to Yuchtar during the Subsmash scene
> where a mole has been rumored to be sighted on a certain Commander's
> backside, and we're not talking animal planet...)

Oh, thanks - I've never been able to see that elusive mole; maybe the
magnifying glass will help.

:-)


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[hidden email] wrote:

> "See the indiviual strands in Lt. Ellis' bra", what are you talking about
> Doug?
> We had several episodes of UFO with ladies in there underwear but to the best
> of my now corrected memory Gay Ellis wasn't one of them. Or do you mean with
> this incredible home theatre system you have that you can see the this
> showing through her clothes or unifrom or perhaps you are from the planet
> Krypton?

No, it was a reviewer who said that he could see the strands of her bra.
<shrug> Maybe the reviewer is from Krypton?



-- Y


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Denise Felt wrote:

Okay, we're off topic, but atheists don't believe in god - no one said
anything about a soul. He may very well believe in "souls" ... when you
die, your soul doesn't go to any god in any heaven - it is reborn in
another body.

<<
Yeah, but Mary, why go at all if you don't want to be there? I go to
Cons
all the time, and have only once before met an actor who forgot their
professionalism in front of the fans like Bishop did. And I was just as
pissed about her as I was about him. Fans are willing to shell out a
lot of
money to meet the stars and get their memorabilia signed. It's just
common
courtesy to behave yourself for their sakes. It's what the whole Con is
about, after all. Normally at a Con, you can expect to meet some actors
who
are aloof, some who are friendly, and some who want to know your life
story.
At the Fanderson Con, nearly everyone I met (including the fans
themselves--- Hi, Dave, Mike and Kez!) was in the final category.
Except
Bishop. So it was glaringly obvious, and not just to me. Grumbles were
heard throughout the Con about his churlishness. It was a shame. And
as
for actors from shows over thirty years ago, Nichelle Nichols, George
Takei,
and Jimmy Doohan were all very pleased to talk to the fans, in spite of
not
being able to remember any of their old scenes! *grin*
Yours,
Denise
>>

Christ! What is up with this? So he had a bad day! Everyone has a bad
day once in a while. Maybe he'd had a fight with his wife or one of his
kids the night before - maybe some mad fan attacked him that morning -
maybe he was constipated, who knows?? Fact is, this is the ONLY event
we've heard of at which someone found Ed to be an "ass" whereas there
are hundreds of examples where he has been friendly and gracious - hell,
he even remembers fans names from past cons! So you think he's an ass
and we don't - can we just LEAVE IT AT THAT and move on?

-- Y


PS: BTW, I've met William Shatner too and found him to be a nice guy
too. He was nice enough to send an autographed photo to me for the child
of a coworker who was dying from a brain tumor.


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Okay folks,

I see we've got a few threads of discussion which seem to be veering
off-topic (e.g. atheism), so before I just put the whole list into
moderation, perhaps I can steer people back on topic with our next
UFO episode up for discussion -- E.S.P. Anyone have any comments
they'd like to make about this episode? If so, please do this in the
next 2 weeks!

Thanks,

Marc

Doug,
I from Earth too, but I have a visa to planet Drake.
And I don't recall seeing the link to the site.
Sorry about that I'm only human, unlike some around here.

James K.


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I've always liked this episode. There are lots of little fun things -
from the envelope with 200 stamps on it to Straker stealing fruit from
Pauls fruit basket in the hospital. :-)

I really like the scene where whats-his-name is threatening to shoot Ed
and that helpless look Alec has - just riveting stuff. :-)

I don't have this one on dvd yet - will have to dig out the tape, but
doesn't Foster go around with SHADO ID again in this one? They're always
flashing ID around in public - what kind of ID? SHADO is supposed to be
secret and a studio ID sure as heck won't impress anyone!

-- Y


Marc Martin wrote:

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Hi Pam,

"In [hidden email], "MCCAUG" <mccaug@n...> wrote:

> It's really too bad that our hero in real life isn't that nice. or
>doesn't seem to be.

The first time I met Ed Bishop, to be honest, the impression I got
was indeed that which he suggests in the document which started this
discussion off - that he was somewhat aloof and frosty (though this
struck me as very 'Strakeresque' - having those very piercing blue
eyes looking into you is a memorable experience <g> ).

Second experience of meeting Ed was different - he seemed more
relaxed, and was more willing to engage in 'small talk.' Overall, I
feel he's actually (unlike some in 'the business') a fairly
introverted and private person, and this may account for what can be
perceived as 'aloofness' or whatever. So if anyone feels unhappy on
the basis of one meeting with Mr. Bishop, I would suggest - arrange
another, if possible, you may change your mind !

<<Altho I've never met Mike Billington in person, his e-mails show a
sense of humour and he answers them post-haste, so I hope this means
he's a nice fellow - anyone out there met him at a con and can
confirm this impression?>>

I saw Michael Billington 'on stage', and had the pleasure of meeting
him, at the 'Eclectic 21' Convention in Leicester England in May
2001. For me, he really was the star of that show ! A very hard-
working guest, both in con events (such as hosting the charity
auction) and leading the dancing at the Saturday evening event (while
also accompanying his young son), he was a real pleasure both to
listen to on stage and to meet in person. His strong sense of humour,
genuine interest in ensuring the success of the event, and openness
and friendliness to the fans, made him a great pleasure to meet. A
really nice guy !

Best wishes,

Andy

Yuchtar wrote:

> Okay, we're off topic, but atheists don't believe in god - no one said
> anything about a soul. He may very well believe in "souls" ... when you
> die, your soul doesn't go to any god in any heaven - it is reborn in
> another body.
>

That's an idea that isn't compatible with atheism.

> The filming of the demolished house is absolutely wonderful, the
> scene of Straker contrasted with Alec, looking out the window,
> Straker picking up the compact of Croxley's dead wife, the look that
> my Klingon companion describes, Alec begging Croxley not to shoot,
> the whole buddy thing between Alec and Ed. Alec's more devious mind,
> heh.

I always thought it was odd that Croxley, apparently under alien
influence, said what he did:

"We mean no harm to the peoples of Earth..."

Strange, in light of the fact they tried to gas everyone in
'Destruction' (always a perverse episode, Destruction, I thought).

Dave.

Denise Felt wrote:
Wow, Denise were we at the same convention?
I met Ed several times that weekend and he was at the very least cordial
to me, at best he was very nice and interested in the comic book I was
writing. Maybe you caught him at a particularly bad time or something. I
never heard anyone else mention bad behavior from him at the show, but
of course that doesn't mean it didn't happen.
AT

Ameila wrote: That scene brought up the business of Straker's mother. I
> apologize, I don't know who contributed it, but someone had said does
> Ed deliberately think of his mother to appeal to the humanity in
> Croxley, or is it unconscious, Straker thinking he is about to die.
> Is he worried that his mother will grieve? Is his mother dead and he
> feels he may see her again? Maybe he *doesn't* want to see his mother
> again. And why not think of both his parents? That scene always
> intrigues me.

Bit of self-propelling advertising here, but I covered the issue in my UFO
story 'Breaking Point' on SHADOlibrary. Only weird thing was, I thought of
linking Straker's mother into that sort of story BEFORE I ever saw ESP!
Maybe there's a bit of Croxley in me.

Jess