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Hi Steve: I feel the same way you do about losing my heroes. DeForest Kelley and James Doohan, along with Ed, Mike, Peter and GA himself are all gone now. I grew up in the 60's when TV actors/actresses actually had talent, looks, charisma and personal presence. Nowadays too many actors etc look like they were all cut from the same cookie cutter (likely the same plastic surgeons and dentists!). There are a few remaining who stand out, but the days of actors who stood out by their talent and differentness are definitely over!
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> I am from England and now 44. One of my earliest memories is watching UFO when it must have been originally transmitted as I was very young and did not understand. The images were embeded into my mind and the only evidence of this strange series was an old Coundown Annual I had handed down. It had a full page colour spread stills from what I now know is my second favourite episode "Timelash". What I am trying to say is the series and especially the regular cast actors (yes M Billington and E Bishop) are my deeply missed by me and despite never meeting or knowing them feel a loss. So many of my heroes have died in the last decade or more; I have very few people to look up to. I think everyday if I had a wish it would be to have some part in my two favourite sixties Television series: The Prisoner and UFO! I just wanted to convey my thoughts.
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> stevan warburton
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> Very well said Griff! We have very fond memories of UFO from childhood and will continue to remember the great people who were in it and helped create it.
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> No matter how many years go by, we will never forget those who have passed. We're very happy to hear that your niece and nephew are showing interest in Gerry Anderson shows. I have tried through the years to introduce younger people to them.
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> Rest in peace Ed and Mike and thanks to Marc Martin and everyone in the SHADO yahoo group for helping to keep their memories alive!
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> Hi All,
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> Today would have been Ed Bishop's 81st birthday... So much time has gone by since UFO was made, and yet to me the show looks just as mesmerizing, fresh and thought-provoking and as it was the first time I saw it as a very young kid.
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