FReeper Canteen ~ Most Excellent Adventures in TV Land ~ 7 April 2006

TIME TRAVEL
ARE YOU READY? The Canteen is about to embark on another journey back in time.
If you're brave enough, climb aboard, no ticket required……we're about to take off.
Come on, hop in, watch your step ...... The controls are set.
Buckle up. Now don't be afraid....I know how to fly this thing.......Here we goooooooooo.......Lift off.
WHOOOOOOSHHHHHHHH
Here we are. Let me turn on the television to see what is on.
Do any of you remember these shows?
Mission Impossible
9/17/1966 - 9/8/1973 - CBS
Color - 60 minutes
168 total episodes

Mission Impossible Cast
Peter Graves as Jim Phelps (1967-1973)
Greg Morris as Barney Collier
Peter Lupus as Willy Armitage
Barbara Bain as Cinnamon Carter (1966-1969)
Martin Landau as Rollin Hand (1966-1969)
Leonard Nimoy as Paris (1969-1971)
Steven Hill as Daniel Briggs (1966-1967)
Lesley Ann Warren as Dana Lambert (1970-1971)
Sam Elliott as Dr. Doug Robert (1970-1971)
Lynda Day George as Lisa Casey (1971-1973)
Barbara Anderson as Mimi Davis (1972-1973)
Bob Johnson as Voice on Tape
Mission Impossible Theme Song
"Mission:Impossible" by Lalo Schifrin”
Mission Impossible Tidbits
Mission Impossible Intro: "Your mission, Jim, should you decide to accept it, is... As usual, should you or any member of your I.M. Force be captured or killed, the secretary will disavow any knowledge of your existence. This tape will self-destruct in five seconds. Good luck, Jim."
Poof! The tape went up in smoke! However much or little people may recall of Mission:Impossible, no one could forget the tension packed opening augmented by Lalo Schifrin's jazzy theme music.
In the first season, it was "your mission, Dan" as Steven Hill (real name, Solomon Krakovsky) played Daniel Briggs, leader of the Impossible Mission Force. Reportedly, Hill's contract restrictions which limited the days and hours he would work in order for the Orthodox Jew to strictly observe his religion became a problem. In 1990, these limitations were accomodated by producer Dick Wolf as Hill began his 10 year run as D.A. Adam Schiff on Law and Order.
In the second season, the team is headed by Peter Graves as Jim Phelps. Graves, brother of Gunsmoke star James Arness, is the leader we remember. In the first seasons the self-destructing tape came with a packet of pictures of potential agents to use on the assignment. Since Jim always picked the same people, this seemed sort of silly and was eventually dropped.
The plots were always very complicated and usually involved the overthrow of some dictator or the theft of secret papers. In short, the kind of thing we imagine the CIA really does but doesn't want to get caught doing. In later seasons, having reorganized a significant number of third world nations, the Mission Impossible Force turned its attention to crime syndicates in America.
The original cast included Greg Morris as Barney Collier, the electronics wiz, and Peter Lupus as Willie Armitage, the muscle. Barbara Bain was the obligatory female agent, Cinnamon Carter.
Bain's real life husband Martin Landau was cast as Rollin Hand, the master of disguise. Originally this was to have been a brief appearance but his work so impressed producers, that he was signed as a permanent cast member.
Things went well for the first three seasons but then salary disputes with Paramount caused Bain and Landau to be replaced. Star Trek was finishing its run on the very next soundstage, which made Leonard Nimoy, who looks a bit like Landau, available. In what must be Nimoy's destiny, he was given another one word name, Paris, and assumed Landau's IMF duties.
Martin Landau turned down the part of Mr. Spock on Star Trek (fascinating decision) and was replaced on Mission Impossible by Leonard Nimoy, who accepted the role (wholly logical).
Starsky & Hutch
9/2/1975 – 8/21/1979 ABC
Color - 60 minutes

Starsky & Hutch Cast
David Soul as Detective Sergeant Kenneth "Ken Hutch" Hutchinson
Paul Michael Glaser as Detective Sergeant David "Dave" Michael Starsky
Antonio Fargas as "Huggy Bear" Brown
Bernie Hamilton as Captain Harold C. Dobey
Theme Song
Not found. But, not too worry. If you really need it, I’m sure one of our wonderful DJs will find it.
Starsky & Hutch Tidbits
'Starsky & Hutch' brought much of the streetwise grit, the violence, and the sheer excitement from hit movies such as 'Dirty Harry' to the small screen. There had been Police series virtually since then beginning of television, but 'Starsky & Hutch' had something else – this show was undoubtedly "hip". A huge hit at the time, it now stands as one of the iconic cop shows of the 1970s, particularly thanks to the fashions and infamous car chases that went with it.
On the surface, plain-clothes Detectives Starsky and Hutch were like chalk and cheese. Ken Hutchinson opted very much for the quiet life, being well read, a deep thinker, and enjoying fine cuisine. Dave Starsky, on the other hand, was louder, more brash, enjoying street life and a diet of junk food. Their personalities might have contrasted, but once together, they meshed perfectly, practically operating and thinking as one, as they ridded the streets of muggers, drug pushers, murderers, rapists, racketeers, and similar such scum. Their methods weren't always the most orthodox and they weren't afraid to bend the rules, but they always got results. Huggy Bear was the duo's ultra-hip, jive talking, streetwise informant. It was sometimes lightly hinted that Huggy was a pimp, but this was never really confirmed (or denied) in the series.

That's the end of the ride for today. Please watch your step on exiting the time machine. Now that I've shown you a few, how about you share something from your memory. Or, if one of these were your favorite show then, share a memory of the best episode for you.
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To: USA Horse Lover

861 posted on 04/07/2006 2:04:30 PM PDT by Kathy in Alaska (~ www.ProudPatriots.org ~ Operation Easter and Passover ~)

So long, everyone, I hope to post a horsey relief tomorrow (talk to mom about giving me the time)!! Bye!! ***HUGS!!***

862 posted on 04/07/2006 2:05:02 PM PDT by USA Horse Lover (Horsey Relief poster, Tom teaser, Fish keeper, Horse Lover, Stamp Collector, and Wishful Thinker.)

To: USA Horse Lover

Goodbye, USA, and have a good rest of the day and evening. Thanks for helping honor our troops.

863 posted on 04/07/2006 2:10:23 PM PDT by Kathy in Alaska (~ www.ProudPatriots.org ~ Operation Easter and Passover ~)

To: USA Horse Lover

Shoot! I just got here & your leaving! Have a lovely day! *Hugs*

864 posted on 04/07/2006 2:33:21 PM PDT by AZamericonnie (~www.ProudPatriots.org~Serving those who serve us!~)

To: AZamericonnie

I'm out too chickie!! Not that I've been here much today!

:o/

865 posted on 04/07/2006 2:48:45 PM PDT by StarCMC (All that is necessary for the triumph of evil is that good men do nothing...thank you Sarge.)

To: USA Horse Lover; StarCMC

And WHAT was the final score???...Eh?

...snicker....snicker...

866 posted on 04/07/2006 2:53:57 PM PDT by tomkow6 (......PROUD PATRIOTS!....Serving Those Who Serve Us!................)

867 posted on 04/07/2006 3:00:16 PM PDT by StarCMC (All that is necessary for the triumph of evil is that good men do nothing...thank you Sarge.)

....my, my, my.....that was quite a LADY-LIKE response.....

868 posted on 04/07/2006 3:26:46 PM PDT by tomkow6 (......PROUD PATRIOTS!....Serving Those Who Serve Us!................)

See ya tonight! *Hugs*

869 posted on 04/07/2006 3:40:13 PM PDT by AZamericonnie (~www.ProudPatriots.org~Serving those who serve us!~)

To: Mrs.Nooseman; StarCMC

Mrs.N.....#800!!
Star.....#850!!

870 posted on 04/07/2006 3:50:13 PM PDT by Kathy in Alaska (~ www.ProudPatriots.org ~ Operation Easter and Passover ~)

Children of military families and members and officials of the USA Basketball team pose for a group shot at the Pentagon Athletic Center April 6, 2006. Defense Dept. photo by William D. Moss

Mike Krzyzewski, USA Basketball National Team head coach, speaks to servicemembers children at the Pentagon Athletic Center during the Hoops for Troops program April 6, 2006. USA Basketball joined the America Supports You program and held the basketball clinic at the military headquarters. Defense Dept. photo by William D. Moss

871 posted on 04/07/2006 3:53:54 PM PDT by Kathy in Alaska (~ www.ProudPatriots.org ~ Operation Easter and Passover ~)

Defense Department and USA Basketball officials speak to children of military families and members of the press during the "Hoops for Troops" program at the Pentagon Athletic Center on April 6, 2006. Defense Dept. photo by Air Force Myles D. Cullen

Deja King from Fort Belvoir, Va., sports a t-shirt signed by USA Basketball team members at the Pentagon Athletic Center April 6, 2006. Defense Dept. photo by William D. Moss

872 posted on 04/07/2006 3:56:21 PM PDT by Kathy in Alaska (~ www.ProudPatriots.org ~ Operation Easter and Passover ~)

To: Kathy in Alaska

Evening,... didn't get home for lunch today; meeting for all the service clubs.

873 posted on 04/07/2006 3:56:43 PM PDT by SandRat (Duty, Honor, Country. What else needs to be said?)

Admiral Edmund Giambastiani, vice chairman Joint Chiefs of Staff, speaks to servicemembers’ children at the Pentagon Athletic Center during the “Hoops for Troops” program April 6, 2006. Defense Dept. photo by U.S. Air Force Staff Sgt. D. Myles Cullen

(Left to right) Ruthie Bolten, Chastity Melvin , Buck Williams and David Robinson listen to defense and USA Basketball officials speaks to servicemembers’ children at the Pentagon Athletic Center during the “Hoops for Troops” program April 6, 2006. Defense Dept. photo by William D. Moss

874 posted on 04/07/2006 3:59:56 PM PDT by Kathy in Alaska (~ www.ProudPatriots.org ~ Operation Easter and Passover ~)

I hope someone fed you.

875 posted on 04/07/2006 4:00:35 PM PDT by Kathy in Alaska (~ www.ProudPatriots.org ~ Operation Easter and Passover ~)

USA head coach Mike Krzyzewski (right) presents a USA Basketball jersey to Vice Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff Adm. Edmund Giambastiani during the "Hoops for Troops" program at the Pentagon Athletic Center on April 6, 2006. Defense Dept. photo by U.S. Air Force Staff Sgt. D. Myles Cullen

Children of military families and members of the USA Basketball team warm up before shooting some hoops at the Pentagon Athletic Center April 6, 2006. Defense Dept. photo by William D. Moss

876 posted on 04/07/2006 4:05:59 PM PDT by Kathy in Alaska (~ www.ProudPatriots.org ~ Operation Easter and Passover ~)

To: Kathy in Alaska

Nope, ended up having a cup of oriental noodles when I got back to the office. That's OK cause Mrs. SR and I are going out to dinner later to a place of her choice (Apple Bee's).

877 posted on 04/07/2006 4:06:03 PM PDT by SandRat (Duty, Honor, Country. What else needs to be said?)

To: Kathy in Alaska; MoJo2001; bentfeather; beachn4fun; Fawnn; StarCMC; MS.BEHAVIN; SevenofNine; ...

From the men in the Military and the Canteen

878 posted on 04/07/2006 4:06:55 PM PDT by 68-69TonkinGulfYachtClub (Good Evening Ladies)

Welcome Home Evan!

Thank you for your service to our country!

879 posted on 04/07/2006 4:08:59 PM PDT by 68-69TonkinGulfYachtClub (Have you said Thank You to a service man or woman today?)

To: trussell; GummyIII; LaDivaLoca; 68-69TonkinGulfYatchClub; Kathy in Alaska; Fawnn; MoJo2001; ...

Good Evening Canteen FReepers! It's a weekend!

880 posted on 04/07/2006 4:11:19 PM PDT by darkwing104 (Let's get dangerous)

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