‘The Man From UNCLE’…Behind The Scenes

On April 25, 2013 - TV History


‘The Man From UNCLE’

This was one of my favorite shows and probably one of yours too! Here is a 1980s look back at the series which aired on NBC from 1964 till 1968. The first season was shot in black and white, but in ’65 NBC went all color. The show was originally to have been called “Solo”, but in the year it was due to come out the movie Goldfinger was released with a villain called “Solo.” Ian Fleming was reportedly one of the consultants when this series was being planned. The name Solo was borrowed, apparently with his blessing, from the novel Goldfinger.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=K2GzF2sxVm4

Entertainment reporter Tim Estiloz profiles the classic spy TV show, “The Man From UNCLE”. This phenomenally popular 1960’s TV show starring Robert Vaughn an…

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4 Comments

  1. Jacquie Calnan April 25, 2013

    Loved the Man from UNCLE!

  2. Janis Forer Scharf April 25, 2013

    Love this Leon! Thanks for sharing it.

  3. Richard Oshen April 25, 2013

    mine too! The concept of an organization like THRUSH was also ahead of its time

  4. Lou Spinnazola April 25, 2013

    Thanks for posting. This was one of my favorite shows!
    Need to share…