An Evening with George Lazenby
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- เผยแพร่เมื่อ 29 ก.ย. 2024
- George Lazenby spends an evening with us at the Spy Museum's A Very Bond Farewell Event and regales us all with colorful stories of his days as Bond. I promise there are a few stories that you have NEVER heard of before!
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When David is not running an advertising and marketing company, his hobby is The Bond Experience which is primarily a video blog where he discusses Bond experiences and the people and brands that help to create those experiences...
Over the past fifteen years, David Zaritsky has been featured and sourced for articles in the following media Time Magazine, The Boston Globe, The Courier Times, USA Today, Star Magazine, MM&M, The Exchange, The Guardian, The New York Times, Bond on Bond, American Media Inc., AP Wire and online social media outlets. David has been a speaker at Johns Hopkin, Hofstra University, and Columbia as a Bond Experience expert. His collection is one of the largest in the USA and represents one of the most complete as it pertains to lifestyle collectibles. Invited to cover Tom Ford, Omega, Heineken, and Coke partnership events, David has represented social media experiences for many years. In addition David has provided props and decor for Johns Hopkin Casino Royale and Quantum of Solace Premieres as well as the Devereaux Foundation 007 Fundraiser.
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Credits:
Cinematographer: Danielle Zaritsky
‘James Bond Theme’ written by Monty Norman and John Barry. Title Sequence music arranged and produced by James Sanger
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Delighted that the tide has turned for George. He did a good job and now people see that. One of the best films in the series.... If not the best.well done George
Everyone remembers that theme, surely that classic can’t be a bad Bond!
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No classic and yes, he can be a bad Bond.
@@stevencharles9534 OHMSS is the Best Bond film by a mile and Lazenby was a great Bond especially considering he had the most difficult Bond role of the series.
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By what criteria is it the best Bond movie? Movie tastes are purely subjective and a matter of opinion.
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That's a matter of opinion. Lazenby couldn't act and frequently forgot his lines according to co-star Diana Rigg.
What a funny guy! His stories were so funny, no natural and so well told. Unbelievable that he had no acting experience before becoming Bond. Thanks for arranging and posting this classic event.
He did amazing job.
3:41 Good beers we had!!
I shee that George pronounces his name as Lay zen bee, which always mind, not Laeh zen bee as this video's announcer does.
'I only had 8 girls, and I was up there for nine months, that was rough in those days' - that should have got more laughs, what a line!
Rod Taylor was a very well known Australian actor too!🙂
I think it was George's rod were talking about 😂😂
I feel so sad for him...
Somewhere in an alternate dimension or timeline, George Lazenby did all seven Bond films in his contract.
He doesn’t get the credit he deserves. I love OHMSS
I think he is getting more credit then he did when played Bond much like Timothy Dalton who was ahead of his time as Bond as fans were not ready for a serious Bond actor and films after Roger Moore’s light hearted take on the role for 7 films over the course of 12 years. Dalton and Lazenby I feel are the two most underrated Bond actors and seemed to be the least appreciated for some time but sure it was hard as they took over from Sean Connery and Roger Moore. I am a big fan of James Bond movies and have grown to like On Her On Majesty’s Secret Service and I am only 33 and been a fan since I was 9 years old when Goldeneye came out in 1995.
I loved his cameo as James Bond in the tv movie Return of The Man From Uncle.
Casino Royale with Daniel Craig kind of has a sad ending.
It's always been one of my favourites, and has stood the test of time for me critically. I agree with Scott about Dalton and Lazenby, very underrated, and now years later you can appreciate they were very good. I'm always excited for any Bond movie to come out, and I remember thinking Brosnan was such a good choice at the time, but now looking back, I think his movies are the worst. Casino Royale was the best Bond movie in a long time, maybe since OHMSS.
It was the best bond movie
Lazenby is just such a great guy, and it's great that you got to see him up close like this and listen to his stories! It's funny, he really seems like he's always so happy to talk about those stories of getting laid, living the wild life, lying his way into getting the part, I've heared him tell the same story over and over in so many videos, but it's just so great to listen to. He seems really accesable and normal, it's inspiring. I remember his great quote from Becoming Bond: "You can defy what is expected of you, and write your own story". Great guy. Fantastic video once again David!
Good point DutchBondFan, also being Australian is a iconic thing for Australians!!
Controversial Opinion: George Lazenby is an underrated Bond.
He should've been the Bond of the 70s instead of Roger Moore. My god, imagine all the money and praise that the Bondverse films should've earned...
@@p0ppyfarr95I grew up watching all the bond films from the classics of Connery to today. I prefer the classic films now. I wouldn’t change the history for the world because we got to see how many different actors would portray James Bond and there’s too much nostalgia involved. Me personally I loved the Moore films. Yes they are a bit campy but Moore could be bond, even a cold bond if he had to.
That's not very controversial anymore given how OHMSS is beloved in the Bond fandom.
I prefer him over Craig at least
For me, I enjoyed Sean Connery, George Lazenby and Roger Moore as James Bond.
I would had loved to had seen Lazenby in other Bond films.
Wow that was a great interview!
Lazenby is so cool and so funny it’s easy to see how he was able to fool his way into being 007!
It’s great that, as the years have gone on,both the film and his performance as 007 have finally gotten the recognition they have always deserved
If only he stuck around awhile longer!!
Lay-zin-bee. George Lay-zin-bee.
OHMSS is one of the best traditional Bond films. One of my favorites!
This guy has lightning fast quick wit. I could listen to him tell stories for hours. It takes a lot of guts to do what you want to do, and not what others think you should do. Besides, how many people can say they played the Great James Bond? George is a inspiration to me, for sure.
I always liked Lazenby as 007 and was sorry that he only did one film, now I know why. He was handsome, suave and rugged. Seems like his entire Bond existence was based on a serendipitous fluke that should've lasted longer. O, well. Our loss!
Lazenby made only one film because he was difficult to work with, turned up late on the set and forgot his lines.
There are different accounts as to why he did only one major Bond film (though he played James Bond again in the tv movie The Return of the Man From Uncle and an episode of Alfred Hitchcock Presents)
Diana Rigg said that Lazenvy was VERY difficult on the set, although Sean Connery kind of disputed that statement and claimed he'd never found Lazenby difficult (though he only knew Lazenby socially and never worked with him). Sean and George first met when they both found themselves in the same resturant together. Also Sean Connery claimed that George Lazenby was never arrogant.
@@stevencharles9534 His manager told him not to do any more Bonds because Bond was passe', and Lazenby believed him.
The latest I've heard is a complete run down of what really happened. Just by accident I typed GL agent OHMSS etc.
George wanted to accept Cubby's 20 year contract and other offersbuthis agent kept refusing. Lazenby gave his insane agent right of contract refusal. That's the base reason and not because George was convinced Bond was pass expiration date -- that was 911 oksecondary. IMO he should've retained attorney to break the contract. I'd like to see an interview with the agent who really screwed his client.
Great interview; Mr. Lazenby has earned his place in cinematic history with that one role in OHMSS.
1) Good job filming, it's not that shaky and even if I had troubles hearing one or two questions , the sound is good.
2) How do you get invited everywhere like this ? :p (Who's your connection ? :D )
3)I knew the story and I know there are some crazy stories in movie industry but the one of him, a complete stranger to acting becoming one of the most wanted role at that time is pretty incredible. In a way, the guy was a fraud, he knew it, he didn't care and took advantage of it and lived his life like he said . He was not the best actor but he was somehow a spy to have done everything he's done to get the part .
George is very much a mans man like Connery. Funny stories.
Did you know when they going to do never say never again they talk to him before sean Connery they originally want to do it with him he was the first choice connery did not know that he thought he was the only one they at talk to he find out a few years later
You sound like an expert, but you pronounced his name wrong EVERY time you said it.
Yeah, it's kind of unforgivable really. It's one thing to have such an epic collection of Bond stuff, but to get the actors surname wrong?? It's just crazy.
His gun barrel scene was my favorite one!
Nice. (PS: The name is pronounced LAY-zenby, not small "a".)
Thanks Raymond....never too old to learn. :)
Thank you for letting us know. We are now assured of a good night's sleep.
I have. Always believed on her majesty was a very good james bond movie l first saw it during the chistmas season of 1969 l was ten years old l am 61 years old l have every james bond movie on dvd it one of my favorite james bond movies
The one interviewing doesn't know her bond. Saying at the beginning of the movie he said this never happened to the other guy. He said this never happened to the other fella.
I was so lucky to have had many meeting with George, He's a great guy, good friend to have, his story's are the best. Happy days.
George was really good Bond, specialy with fight scenes and good energy, he was training with Bruce lee.
George met Bruce Lee the week he died. George said he was on his last legs and took the flight to Hong Kong with a toothbrush. They hit it off. He was waiting at a bus stop and Bruce pulled up and gave him a ride and $10,000 to buy clothes and hotel. I don't know if HK$ or US$. Bruce wanted him in his films.
Also, I finally confirmed that Bruce was to appear in TMWTGG.
I read that Roger Moore and George Lazenby were pen pals over the decades, mainly to swap dad jokes. It seemed like Roger was the only one to reach out to the other actors to have played Bond.
George is fantastic. What a lad!
I have come across this, as OHMS is my favourite Bond film and to see This interview, was utterly delightful! Thank you! I thoroughly enjoyed it!
Why does everyone keep mispronouncing his last name! LOL
They offer him more james bond movies he did not sign to do anymore. He original only sign to one at time everyone wanted sean Connery back they got him back for one more
Great video! I met George Lazenby in 2002 here in the U.K. at a Memorabilia show. O.H.M.S.S is a Great Bond film and I still shed a tear when Tracy is killed at the end.
It was a memorable night!! Glad to share the evening with all of you there!
George had some great stories here! What a badass! Thanks for sharing this!
What a great bloke George lazenby is ! Ohmss in my opinion is the best bond film and George was brilliant as 007
George Lazenby was a great JAMES BOND
Interesting that a lot of the older Bond actors don’t watch the new films. Pretty obvious he thinks it’s just a cash grab.
Actually Roger Moore praised Daniel Craig as James Bond and said he enjoyed watching Casino Royale so much he went out and got the dvd. Sean Connery and Pierce Brosnan both have praised Daniel Craig as Bond although Brosnan was not happy when he was essentially let go from the aeries by the producers in favor of rebooting the series when Casino Royale was in pre production and Brosnan was wanting to return as Bond as enjoyed the script but was considered too old to return at age 53 by then and Barbara Broccoli wanted to reboot the series. Connery, Lazenby, Moore, Dalton and Brosnan have all supported the casting of Craig when he got the role.
Interesting & entertaining. George likes the limelight. In 1969 it may have been too much for him.
It's a Shame that George Lazenby didn't continue the role of James Bond after On Her Majesty's Secret Service
James Bond star George Lazenby pays tribute to Sean Connery on his 90th birthday:
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Happy 90th birthday to the all time greatest @007 - Sean Connery. Sean, for me, was always the man. I walked in his footsteps - I had to look and dress like Sean Connery - I went to his barber's and tailors. I had no fear when I went up for the role - he was the guy who inspired me to never hesitate. Another thing we have in common is that we're both family men, so best wishes to Lady Connery, your kids and grand kids and stay safe. Love George x
Absolutely brilliant, I really warmed to Mr Lazenby and his views and memories. Many thanks for this and all your enthusiasm and work David.
He kinda looks like Martin Sheen now
Ahh - if only he’d had decent legal advice! And ‘Laaazenbee’? Never heard it thus pronounced
Sorry I can't help it but he dressed like Desmond Llewelyn
Great event, good recap and glad it was documented.
Fantastic night and the best part is meeting everyone afterwards. The Bond Community makes these events so memorable!
His gun barrel and firing the machine gun while sliding on his belly on Piz Gloria, both absolutely brilliant and both his own idea. George, love you pal
Can I go back now?? hahahahahhahahaah bloody legend
First, get the name right: the man’s name is pronounced LAY-zen-bee!
Second, thank you for doing this, highlighting my favourite James Bond, star of the best Bond film of all!
A very enlightening and heart warming chat by a man who often gets ridiculed. I think the lost art of Aussie swearing is at least here in spirit. Very much enjoyed this exclusive night in.
Christ he made a good Bond and he would also make a good comedian when he tells a story he has perfect timing you cant help but laugh....
Lazenby was an excellent James Bond. I never had any problems accepting him in the role. I think Lazenby would've made a great Janos Skorzeny if they had ever ever followed up with projected plans to make a sequel to THE NIGHT STALKER.
Lazenby should’ve done not only the continuation of On Her Majesty’s Secret Service that is Diamonds Are Forever but also the likes of Live and Let Die, Man With the Golden Gun and The Spy Who Loved Me and a novel-accurate and extremely faithful film adaptation of Moonraker.
George Lazenby would’ve been the James Bond of the 1970s and dominated the decade without a breaking a suhweat!
Thank you Sir for capturing this moment with George. He seems like such a grounded and decent human being who enjoys sharing his stories. I am delighted that he got to share more to non-Bond fans in the Becoming Bond doc. I sincerely believe that he would've made a great Bond had he done more. Hs brief role in 'Saint Jack' (1979) showed that he could carry both the suaveness and tough guy persona well into the 1980s. But thank you for giving us a timeless Bond movie.
Wish the same team could have done at least Diamonds are Forever as well but if your only going to do one Bond might as well be the best one.
Honestly Lazenby is my favorite Bond
George is great. Saw this interview before! So up front and honest! OHMSS is the best in the series and George did a great job.
He was pretty great in the movie. Outstanding considering he had no mainstream acting experience
Absolutely amazing! A lighting in the bottle interview! Nicely shot the Camera work was awesome don't knock yourself it was a great appreciate your efforts and quality content thanks Cheers!
we were all robbed of what could have been a great Bond series of films, no doubt he was perfect for that character...what a shame, they never really got the magic back either.
Its entirely possible that the scripts wouldve been the same , Laz or not.....besides its always possible theyd fire him if he started to meddle too much
Loved to have seen him in Diamonds instead of a bloated, bored Connery.
I sort of liked the aged Connery in DAF. Because it sort of implies that Bond is tired of his life as a 007.
But realistically, yea. Connery should have lost a bit of weight for that movie. Or just not stared in it at all. It was the worst Bond film out there.
Connery's contract must have said No eyebrow plucks.
somehow he reminds me Desmond Llewelyn, could be a good Q....
David thank you for sharing wonderful interview of George Lazenby the only Australian James Bond and a charismatic actor ☺👍
It was a great night!!
Should be the Kevin Costner experience because you really look like him
What an entertaining guy, glad people are appreciating his work on bond now
George Lazenby was a good bond I wish he did more OHMSS was a great movie
GEORGE MADE A BIG MISTAKE BECAUSE OF A BAD ADVICE FROM HIS FORMER AGENT..BAD DECISION
Been enjoying Bond movies for 40 years, always skipped OHMSS, watched it today, impressed 👌 I believe Lazenby is actually a more authentic and stylish Bond than Connery. 👏
Young Kevin Costner?
Back in '16 I saw George at an event like this in his hometown of Goulburn, Australia!
he should have been in more bond films i like this one alot on of my faveorites of them ALL
I wish that he had talked about his cameo as Bond in the Man from U.N.C.L.E. Made for TV movie. Working with Robert Vaughn and crew. Great interview. Thanks for another great Bond Experience.
Great stories from Lazenby, he only made one, but it's the best one! :-)
Wonderful video!! I absolutely loved it!!
Would have loved to see a haggard soulless Bond trying to find his purpose on a spiritual journey while looking for Revenge
Most entertaining, as usual. thank you, David 😎👍🏻
Lay - zun - be
I met George for the first time in 2006 when I had him sign the glovebox door of the 1969 Aston DBS I replicated to match his film car. Then, I was the first I'm told to have replicated his car. DBS5238R will always be my favorite Bond car as much as George is my favorite Bond. He was such a kind gentleman and my wife and I took him a gift for his little boy who was born the same year our first son was born. I was on cloud 9 being a new father as was he having a new baby boy at home! He and his agent invited me to spend the rest of the day with them. What a memory! :)
He would make a great Q in a new Bond movie!
Should have done at least another 4 bonds .
Fantastic! Thanks David!
Cool video he is my favourite James Bond
Mr. George Lazenby is a gentleman & a class act! 👍🍀🌹
George Lazenby was very good in OHMSS, shame he did just the one. Excuse my ignorance but there should be a Lazenby revival in films he's hilarious.
Love 'On her Majesty"s Secret Service" ....The best movie in the series along with Goldfinger and Spectre... ;)
Spectre... you must be trolling
Lazenby was the best Bond in the best Bond movie.
Sean, Lazenby, and some directors walked away from this franchise.
This was great. Thanks for recording!
What a funny guy
I wanted to see DAF,the direct sequel of OHMSS,of George Lazenby.
George should definitely have a Bond marathon and watch the rest of the movies from Diamond Are Forever onwards
i understand that most people who would watch this video are Lazenby fans, but seriously, there's a reason why his Bond is was not a hit. The movie was boring, and he had zero charisma.
I just saw his Version of Bond, amazing! What a Great actor Bettler fight scenes than the the 70s and 80 versions of Bond
Absolutely fantastic stories and a much underrated Bond. Class act
He’s got old school gallows humour , a rough and tumble Aussie with no filter ! lol
RIP
This is terrific! Thank you for sharing!
Well, that hour flew by :)
He should have extended his Bond Contract,, He was a Good Bond
Mate..... Lay-zen-bee!
There's a reason why George Lazenby only made one Bond movie. It wasn't as he claimed that he was under contract with another studio. Lazenby was constantly late on the set, frequently forgot his lines and was a pain in the butt to work with.
Your talking absolutely a load of rubbish with your inaccurate comments about George Lazenby and why he only made one bond film! My uncle worked on 5 bond films starting with thunderball and ending with live and let die, he often told me what a wonderful experience it was working on the bond films especially is favourite ohmss and in particular George Lazenby who despite the fact he had no acting experience pulled off a great performance, my late uncle was a camera operator so new exactly how George behaved on set and he was impressed with Lazenby from day one of filming, have many behind the scenes photos & and autographs of the time my uncle was on set ohmss, George Lazenby deserves alot more credit for is brilliant performance as bond than he gets, on travesty was he did only the one because my uncle often said that he had more about him than connery in the roll of 007, George was never late onset he was George.
@@stuartwebster4955 Producers didn't come back to Lazenby, as they did with Connery although he left the role and their relationships was very bad, and until now - with more conventional films - didn't provide the role in a model that is no actor and is completely novice.
@@ΜακηςΛ-ε5ρthat's your opinion but i no differently as with regards George Lazenby and the roll of 007 still despite playing bond only once he at least was in the best bond film, connery in diamond are forever was totally disinterested and with good reason one of the worst bond films of all time, my late uncle worked on this one also and often said it was a utter mess of a picture, the Moore years complete joke, Dalton tried but failed and as for brosnan never rated him one bit, Daniel craig OK nothing more it's George Lazenby all the way for me ohmss is simply the best
But Salzman and Broccoli wanted Lazenby back, and offered him a seven picture contract and various perks, which Lazenby turned down because he got bad advice.
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Except they did. He turned it down because of his agent being naive and over-confident in the imminent demise of the Bond franchise, look how wrong he was.
We can still get a Lazenby 007 sequel. Video Game.
A GREAT 007!!!!!