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Today, from the Bond on Vinyl archives, we’re still listening to Dr. No, From Russia with Love, and Goldfinger!
On Friday, November 26th, 1965 (the night after Thanksgiving), a James Bond TV special filled the NBC time slot normally reserved for The Man From U.N.C.L.E.. The program aired to promote the December release of Thunderball in theaters and featured some history of the franchise, including author Ian Fleming. The special was narrated by James Bond himself, in character. This voiceover was not performed by the current James Bond actor Sean Connery, who backed out after seeing the script referring to James Bond as an actual person.
The TV special was also sponsored by Pepsi-Cola, which used the airtime to promote its newest products. Pepsi and Frito-Lay also sold this promotional album, which covers 12 themes from the first three Bond films played by The Leroy Holmes Orchestra. It could be purchased by sending in labels from Lay’s or Fritos and $1.00. 😄
37. The Incredible World Of James Bond
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