No, I'm not lapsing in Mary Hartman mode. The other night I got bug in my ear to watch two of the Jeremy Brett Holmes episodes with the 2 Dr. Watsons. I chose the first one each appeared in, The Empty House and a Scandal in Bohemia and watched them in order, which is really out of order.
I was not surprised to find that I still liked both portrayals very much. Both actors, David Burke (who originated the role on the BBC series) and Edward Hardwicke are excellent. If Jeremy Brett were still alive and ready to film more of the Doyle canon, I would be hard pressed to choose between the two.
This is unusual for me, as I seem to like the originals better than follow ups. Sean is still the best Bond for me, Raiders is still the best of the Indiana Jones movies, A New Hope is still the best Star Wars for me. That first indelible impression is hard to overcome.
I realize that referring to any of the Brett series as the original is some what ironic, this was hardly the first time Holmes or Watson was portrayed in movies, tv, or stage. Of all the versions I've seen, Jeremy Brett remains the definitive Holmes for me. How wonderful it was that when they hit a home run for Holmes, they also did it for Dr. Watson twice.
Until this morning, I had thought Burke was replaced because he died. I'm not sure how I got that info, maybe I just assumed it. According to imdb his filmography extends into 2008. I wonder if he was replaced or he wanted out or he wanted too much money or ....? Anyone know.
I was not surprised to find that I still liked both portrayals very much. Both actors, David Burke (who originated the role on the BBC series) and Edward Hardwicke are excellent. If Jeremy Brett were still alive and ready to film more of the Doyle canon, I would be hard pressed to choose between the two.
This is unusual for me, as I seem to like the originals better than follow ups. Sean is still the best Bond for me, Raiders is still the best of the Indiana Jones movies, A New Hope is still the best Star Wars for me. That first indelible impression is hard to overcome.
I realize that referring to any of the Brett series as the original is some what ironic, this was hardly the first time Holmes or Watson was portrayed in movies, tv, or stage. Of all the versions I've seen, Jeremy Brett remains the definitive Holmes for me. How wonderful it was that when they hit a home run for Holmes, they also did it for Dr. Watson twice.
Until this morning, I had thought Burke was replaced because he died. I'm not sure how I got that info, maybe I just assumed it. According to imdb his filmography extends into 2008. I wonder if he was replaced or he wanted out or he wanted too much money or ....? Anyone know.
