Mannix is coming! - Page 4

exliontamer · 06-02-2008, 04:00 PM

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Originally Posted by Bob Hug

I believe that the aerial sequence on the Palms Springs, CA Tramway was among the earliest appearances of the tramway in television or film.

Could well be. I can't remember whether the I Spy episodes shot in Palm Springs featured the tramway or not. If memory serves, Robinson and Scott just lurk around the restaurant at the foot of the mountain. Regardless, the aerial scenes in "The Name Is Mannix" are breathtaking.

Bob Hug · 06-02-2008, 04:14 PM

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Originally Posted by exliontamer

Regardless, the aerial scenes in "The Name Is Mannix" are breathtaking.

And not one frame of CGI!!!

Hollywoodaholic · 06-02-2008, 04:28 PM

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Originally Posted by exliontamer

Could well be. I can't remember whether the I Spy episodes shot in Palm Springs featured the tramway or not. If memory serves, Robinson and Scott just lurk around the restaurant at the foot of the mountain. Regardless, the aerial scenes in "The Name Is Mannix" are breathtaking.

The tramway sequence in the I Spy episode was pretty extensive, with Kelly Robinson riding on top of the tramway on it's way up. I remember wondering how they shot it without a double. But I don't recall the name of the episode offhand. I just saw it a few weeks ago.

exliontamer · 06-02-2008, 04:34 PM

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Originally Posted by Hollywoodaholic

The tramway sequence in the I Spy episode was pretty extensive, with Kelly Robinson riding on top of the tramway on it's way up.

That's right! I can't believe I forgot. I'll have to rewatch that episode having seen the Mannix pilot. Sure makes me wish Image had restored I Spy for their recent season-set releases...

Corey3rd · 06-03-2008, 01:19 AM

My interview with Mike Connors is up:
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Harry-N · 06-03-2008, 11:18 AM

Just picked up MANNIX.

It looks like another sterling effort from CBS-Paramount! The colors are just eye-popping, the way a series designed in the early days of color TV should be!

Harry

BobSchneider · 06-03-2008, 12:16 PM

Yeah Im not surprised the Mission Impossible and Hawaii Five-0 are also excellent, when I find a used copy of mannix at Interact in pasadena it a sure buy. Im interested to see how good the Canon set comes out too.

Doug Wallen · 06-03-2008, 06:57 PM

Halfway thru the second episode. Colors are absolutely amazing. Stories are also excellent.

I had forgotten how cool Mannix was. Love reliving my childhood Saturday night excitement.

Doug

Steve...O · 06-03-2008, 09:50 PM

Joe, for some reason the web page hosting your interviews won't scroll down past the paragraph that starts "A lot of actors talk about...". Weird

Anway the article until that part is very well done; thank you! Did Mr. Connors offer any insight as to if he's been clued into what the plans are for subsequent seasons?

Corey3rd · 06-03-2008, 11:44 PM

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Originally Posted by Steve...O

Joe, for some reason the web page hosting your interviews won't scroll down past the paragraph that starts "A lot of actors talk about...". Weird

Anway the article until that part is very well done; thank you! Did Mr. Connors offer any insight as to if he's been clued into what the plans are for subsequent seasons?

he didn't quite know. But I noticed Paramount has transfered the first three seasons to HiDef. That's always a good sign to something coming out before Christmas.

You might want to check the link later. I think the site is being overwhelmed by folks with the teaser trailer for Kevin Smith's new movie

BobSchneider · 06-12-2008, 02:27 AM

Well I got the mannix season 1 last friday and love it. The show captures are beautiful and the stories hold up very well and Ive watch nine episodes so far and they all blast to watch, mike conner and joe campnell are great. I love the pilot episode too, the tram way scene were cool , but I love to know who was the crazy cool helicopter pilot who did all that insane low level flying in that beautiful classic bell 47g helicopter (yeah Im a helicopter nut LOL) Bruce Geller must have some pull with CBS to get that much money spend on Mannix pilot

. I picked up at best buy for 39.95 and so far its worth every penny. Although Im not completely in love with the ultra compact plastic case and plain rap silver dvd's, but if these budget saving devices lead to great classic series like mannix keep rolling out on a regular bases I can live with that

WaveCrest · 06-21-2008, 11:47 AM

I've had to have a replacement copy of Mannix: Season 1 (Region 1) sent to me as there was a problem with disc 2. The first disc was perfectly fine, but there was a sound problem when the disc was playing in my DVD player which I could clearly hear. Disappointed with that as 9 times out of 10 I've had no problem with R1 and R2 CBS/Paramount DVD boxsets.

Steve...O · 06-21-2008, 03:23 PM

Hopefully that was an isolated case with your set, Richard. My disc 2 played perfectly.

I'm halfway through disc 3 of this set and this has been a delight seeing these episodes for the first time. A couple of episodes were a bit weaker compared to others but the others have been top notch.

Video is quite good (compare to the 1967 Mannix promo included as a bonus and you'll see how good) and the two part interview w/Connors and Campanella was quite enjoyable. Aside from moderate weight gain, Connors looks remarkable for someone in his early 80s and he's very vibrant and engaged with some good stories to tell. Campenella is a bit more subdued which is likely due to the fact that his memories of this show are very few. Still, he comes across as a very likable guy and is quite grandfatherly.

After the Fugitive debacle it was nice to see the episodes featuring Neil Diamond and Buffalo Springfield being presented intact! (Which makes the treatment of Kimble & company even more bizzare.)