ITV 4 – “The Man Who Came Back”

Last weeks episode was "The Man Who Came Back". The colour balance
was interesting, made Straker's hair appear a rather unattractive
shade of pale green! ;-)

There were three edits;

Collins and Grey talking in the SHADO corridor about going to
Moonbase

A section of Grey struggling for air in his sleep quarters

The first part of the main launch sequence, including exterior shot
of the rocket; mission control; inside the capsule where they joke
about still being able to "drive" one of these things……… shouldn't
that have been "fly"? ;-)


For the "Late Nite Late" screening of this episode in 1988, Ed
Bishop was interviewed, both before and afterwards. He admitted he
hadn't seen an entire episode of UFO for many years; although he
mistakenly thought this was the last episode made at MGM. He said
it was a "very good episode", that the "story held together" and
there were a lot of wonderful actors in it - he was "very
impressed"! I think I'll agree with this assessment :-)

This is the only episode that features the character of Col. Grey,
as a replacement to Alec Freeman, with Col. Lake as Moonbase
commander. In their commentary, Wanda and Sylvia discuss the
casting in this episode. Wanda describes how she met Gary Raymond's
wife many years later, who told Wanda she was the only woman who had
taken a role away from Gary!  

In his interview, Ed relates the story of how he suggested Wanda be
Straker's second-in-command, which of course is what happened. At
the screen test, Col. Grey's character and appearance was, in his
opinion, too similar to Straker. I actually think they contrasted
quite well and it would have worked. According the now - 'not-so-
Complete Book of UFO', the role of Col. Grey was written for this
one episode only, as a kind of compensation for the actor :-)


Wanda comments that Darren Nesbitt was renown for being "difficult"
on set; however Sylvia justified his casting, by saying she felt
actors respond "in kind" to the treatment they receive from the
directors and producers and he was obviously fine on UFO. Wanda
thought Darren was "menacing" and "dangerous" and both agreed he
was "wonderful" in the role.

Apparently, this ep is one of Wanda's favourites – mainly because
she had a lot to do and there was also a `relationship' issue;
although she implied the `kiss' scene was not particularly pleasant,
as it was shot early in the day and Darren Nesbitt smoked. She also
pointed out that her costumes were not like other female operatives,
because she felt her figure was unsuitable for the standard Moonbase
outfit, hence hers appears quite different; more like a tunic.

I also noticed that the nurse from AQOP has become a SHADO operative
on Moonbase! :-)

Finally, as another suggestion for fanfic writers; I think the
ending of this ep would be an ideal opportunity for a continuing
storyline, as Straker is left stranded completely alone out in
space……………

Nice ep – I like it! :-D


Thanks for reading :-)


Sarah

A Gary Raymond story...
The director Freddie Francis once made a film, The Ringer, starring Gary
Raymond as a man who has an identical doppelganger. It was a low budget film
which couldn't afford too many optical shots so Francis was struggling away
doing over-the-shoulder shots with doubles etc. He said that Gary Raymond
was a charming but quiet man so it was three weeks into the shoot before
Raymond said in passing "I've got an identical twin brother you know".
Francis managed to get the brother in for the rest of the shoot but was, not
surprisingly, cursing that he didn't know earlier.
Regards
John


----- Original Message -----
From: "moonbasegirl" <[hidden email]>
To: <[hidden email]>
Sent: Sunday, March 05, 2006 7:27 PM
Subject: [SHADO] ITV 4 - "The Man Who Came Back"


Last weeks episode was "The Man Who Came Back". The colour balance
was interesting, made Straker's hair appear a rather unattractive
shade of pale green! ;-)

There were three edits;

Collins and Grey talking in the SHADO corridor about going to
Moonbase

A section of Grey struggling for air in his sleep quarters

The first part of the main launch sequence, including exterior shot
of the rocket; mission control; inside the capsule where they joke
about still being able to "drive" one of these things... shouldn't
that have been "fly"? ;-)


For the "Late Nite Late" screening of this episode in 1988, Ed
Bishop was interviewed, both before and afterwards. He admitted he
hadn't seen an entire episode of UFO for many years; although he
mistakenly thought this was the last episode made at MGM. He said
it was a "very good episode", that the "story held together" and
there were a lot of wonderful actors in it - he was "very
impressed"! I think I'll agree with this assessment :-)

This is the only episode that features the character of Col. Grey,
as a replacement to Alec Freeman, with Col. Lake as Moonbase
commander. In their commentary, Wanda and Sylvia discuss the
casting in this episode. Wanda describes how she met Gary Raymond's
wife many years later, who told Wanda she was the only woman who had
taken a role away from Gary!

In his interview, Ed relates the story of how he suggested Wanda be
Straker's second-in-command, which of course is what happened. At
the screen test, Col. Grey's character and appearance was, in his
opinion, too similar to Straker. I actually think they contrasted
quite well and it would have worked. According the now - 'not-so-
Complete Book of UFO', the role of Col. Grey was written for this
one episode only, as a kind of compensation for the actor :-)


Wanda comments that Darren Nesbitt was renown for being "difficult"
on set; however Sylvia justified his casting, by saying she felt
actors respond "in kind" to the treatment they receive from the
directors and producers and he was obviously fine on UFO. Wanda
thought Darren was "menacing" and "dangerous" and both agreed he
was "wonderful" in the role.

Apparently, this ep is one of Wanda's favourites - mainly because
she had a lot to do and there was also a `relationship' issue;
although she implied the `kiss' scene was not particularly pleasant,
as it was shot early in the day and Darren Nesbitt smoked. She also
pointed out that her costumes were not like other female operatives,
because she felt her figure was unsuitable for the standard Moonbase
outfit, hence hers appears quite different; more like a tunic.

I also noticed that the nurse from AQOP has become a SHADO operative
on Moonbase! :-)

Finally, as another suggestion for fanfic writers; I think the
ending of this ep would be an ideal opportunity for a continuing
storyline, as Straker is left stranded completely alone out in
space.....

Nice ep - I like it! :-D


Thanks for reading :-)


Sarah











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--- In [hidden email], "moonbasegirl" <shaded2cinders@...>
wrote:
>
>
> Apparently, this ep is one of Wanda's favourites – mainly because
> she had a lot to do and there was also a `relationship' issue;
> although she implied the `kiss' scene was not particularly
pleasant,
> as it was shot early in the day and Darren Nesbitt smoked. She
also
> pointed out that her costumes were not like other female
operatives,
> because she felt her figure was unsuitable for the standard
Moonbase
> outfit, hence hers appears quite different; more like a tunic.
>
 
>
> Sarah
>

Thanks for that, I always wondered why Wanda looked different
to the other Moonbase operatives. Though looking quite good
in Earth based outfits, it seemed to me that the silver outfit
and purple hair did not suit her.
As for the kissing scene where Nesbitt smoked, sounds like
I'll have to rework the UFO cartoon for that episode.

Regards, Kevin.

--- In [hidden email], "moonbasegirl" <shaded2cinders@...>
wrote:
"The Man Who Came Back"
One of this week's cartoons is a sort of cross-over version  
based on Sarah's notes of the televised episode.
Please note: I've got nothing against smokers,and have
smoked myself including a pipe, and although this scene is not
from the episode, only a smoker under Alien control would
do this anyway.
"Flight Path"
Marc suggested a scene with Straker and his Planetary
Apparatus may have cartoon potential.That was a hard one,
what could possibly be important to Straker involving his dynamic
Planetary display (other than the Aliens)?
Links:
http://groups.yahoo.com/group/SHADO/files/manwho.jpg
http://groups.yahoo.com/group/SHADO/files/flightp.jpg

Regards, Kevin.

--- In [hidden email], "croprobz" <croprobz@...> wrote:
>
> --- In [hidden email], "moonbasegirl" <shaded2cinders@>
> wrote:
Jeez, Kevin! Did you notice how close his cigarette was to her hair? In
that era there woulda been a ton of hairspray in that coiffe...You
coulda set 'em both on fire! In the future (no pun intended...) be more
careful with your subjects! Peace, Mark
>

--- In [hidden email], "Mark Turner" <markman2112@...> wrote:

> Jeez, Kevin! Did you notice how close his cigarette was to her hair?
In
> that era there woulda been a ton of hairspray in that coiffe...You
> coulda set 'em both on fire! In the future (no pun intended...) be
more
> careful with your subjects! Peace, Mark


Sorry, I must plead guilty as charged! I thought Col. Lake
may have got a bit of smoke in her hair, but I never
considered them going up in flames. No wonder she was so
upset. I wonder if those purple wigs are fire proof.

Regards, Kevin.