Very cool! Thanks for sharing!

met him and Dwight at a con in Edmonton, both were great but Dirk was late due to plane issues.

@@jdsundstrom I'm not suprised how Hollywood treats their stars weither legends of the bussiness or the younger generations.. the interesting thing is during the 1980's it was the start of the Reunion TV movies from the 1950, 60's and 70's. with reunion movies like Leave it to Beaver , Green Acres, Six Million Dollor Man and the Bionic Woman, Andy Griffith show, Perry Mason, Gidget, The Incredible Hulk , Brady Bunch and Gilligan's island , Get Smart to name a few............Where Hollywood had to get the original stars of those shows to return to TV dispite their age at the time they had to drop their "to old rule" for those rare times........they knew you couldn't have a Reunion movie with out the original stars...

@@jdsundstrom as for current reboot of Classic TV shows they fail because hollywood changes to much of what made the original show so special....many of the new generation of stars may try their best on the reboot shows but with all do respect they can not match the original stars of the show.

Same here. I met him at Comic Con in 2011 and he was very cool.

Totally feel the same way, DS!

@Doc Savage Didn’t you invent television?

Same here.

Only ones I can think of right now is Yellowstone with Kevin Costner and Blue Bloods with Tom Selleck.

Then again, that hasn't stopped the two from making cameos in the A-Team reboot - a lamentable cash-grab that wasted Bradley Cooper's talent

You could probably do a whole history of conservative actors that got black balled by Hollywood.

@@ratedr8490 Would that be before Joe McCarthy tried to find out whether they were communists or not? They just weren't very good actors. Although Dwight didn't do too badly as Mr Barkley in Star Trek if I remember correctly. Also judging by Wiki he appears to have been working consistently from 1981 to the present day. Right wing views don't appear to have done Eastwood any harm. Or a lot of actors like him. Not everything is about politics. Mostly it's about talent or lack thereof.

@@Makeyourselfbig your response, proves me right. BTW Joe Mccarthy's communist hunt was in the 50's...lol.. omg....

@@ratedr8490 Clint Eastwood is still faring better than a whole bunch of openly left-leaning actors. To lesser degrees, Tom Selleck, Gary Sinise, John Ratzenburger, _Dwight Schltz_ , and plenty of others have held their ground as well.

That does not surprise me one bit. Thanks for the update, Tom. Unrelated, I was rewatching last night's live stream and I noticed in the chat that you were asking for an address or a PO Box. I don't have one quite yet...but as soon as I do, I'll make an announcement.

@@jdsundstrom night of the comet reference you're crazy I'm not crazy I don't gave a beep😎

@@jdsundstrom a few weeks ago I was at comic oak store and discovered Retro Fan magazine. This mag his high quality. I want to send you the Bigfoot and Wildboy/Batman and Bat girl issue. You'll absolutely love this mag. So get that PO Box, soon.

didnt like the masking mandates?? along with the fox "news" reference, i guess we know who he voted for in '16 ...

Of course s republican didn't like a mask mandate , of course

Good to hear.

So true. They each had a special charm.

Me to

You couldn't help but love them all. I still do a Mr.T " I pity the fool" just acting crazy every now and then.

One of those shows where the casting was perfect and every character was essential to its success. Just like Married with Children, Sanford and Son, The Rockford Files, Perry Mason, The Andy Griffith Show, Martin, Frasier, Seinfeld, Cheers, Magnum, PI, Night Court, Everybody Loves Raymond, Malcolm in The Middle, The Middle etc.

As you know us Americans expect our actors and actresses to look absolutely perfect and it's hard to do over age 40. If you make it that long. Talent takes a backseat to beauty here in the land of make believe.

Glad you enjoyed it, Scott!

@@jdsundstrom The Good Stuff always makes my day! By the Lords of Kobol have a great day.=)

Yes that opening scene with the Cylon walking by was hilarious.

@@jdsundstrom The only line I remember from BSG:80 was them reading what coffee is and grossed out that people would drink a hot liquid poured over a ground bean.

Way to go Scott

It sits well with me. He has integrity which is in short supply in the celebrity world.

Sometimes politics and acting don't mix. From Ms. Harper Stacey.

@@DM-ei6oo As long as they have Conservative views it's called integrity ?

@@770WT no politics on this channel. Have a nice day.

@@770WT why are you here? Go be negative and hateful on a political channel please.

To this day, I will not skip through the A-Team intro for that very reason!

@@jdsundstrom It's creepy how much we agree with each other. Not just this, but everything you said in the video. Not just agreeing, but like you read my mind.

the pic posted with Benedict and Cylon is from Galactica 1980.

How could that gag not work! Pure genius!

Every time I see the intro , I get a kick out of it .

Don't forget the hand gesture in that scene. It was almost like he could have had his BSG laser pistol ready for action. BTW, early in this video, there's a shot of Starbuck, full length. The uniform is proprietary to the show, with one exception. He's wearing "down to Earth" motocross boots!

@@JW...-oj5iw Yep. Very hard to find SIDI Full Bore Boots, dyed brown with the ski binding type buckles as opposed to the eye hole "belt buckle" style.

That was my favorite part of the intro.

Body Slam was a good movie

Good movie. Apparently Dirk didn't know how wrestling worked, and thought everything was real.

That was such a good and fun movie!

Do you think Dave Chappelle's Space Jews joke in The Closer was actually Battlestar Galactica?

Tonga kid too!

I remember that movie as well! The funny thing is when Battlestar Galactica initially aired, I didn't immediately recognize that Dirk had been in "Sssssss". It was only years later when I re-watched the movie that I connected the dots.

I love that movie sssssssss great horror classic i have it on DVD

@@jdsundstrom he also did the a team🤗

Great movie, but few people have heard of it.

I was going to mention this as well. Love that film!

Thanks for sharing, Piney Prepper!

@@jdsundstrom thank YOU for time and effort you put into these videos. Love them.

Agreed

I was trying to remember the name of that series! Chopper One was the first show I remember Dirk Benedict in also.

Thank you. I knew I'd seen him in something before BSG.

He was sexy!!!!!!

He said once Whoopi Goldberg (Guinan) 'went to bat' for him to help him land that role. They'd worked together on 'The Long Walk Home.' Whoopi was pretty far left but hated the idea of anyone being blacklisted because of their politics.

@@stephaniegormley9982 The world before cancel culture...

@@stephaniegormley9982 Whoopi is very far left, not that it matters. Karen Johnson used to be on welfare but picked herself up to become a Hollywood superstar. It's that considered the American Dream?

@@williamwelch7 It should be about an actor's acting ability as opposed to political. Take James Woods for example. He's pretty far right and that's because he announces his beliefs on his social media pages. The dude is talented beyond belief. He should be cast way more than he is!

Typecasting would have been another good reason. Thanks for sharing, Daniel.

i think you may be right about that. he was a cigar smoker for real not just show. I vaguely remember something about cancer with him.

From what I recall it was some type of stomach related cancer and he adopted a macrobiotic diet and that , along with other approaches the cancer was eliminated . That was long ago, so whatever it was the approach he chose seemed to have been effective, he is still with us .

@@allpoints-tv Yes he is. I only wish we could see him in more movies and TV shows. He had such a natural ease in front of the camera. Nothing forced. Some people have the "IT" factor. Dirk had it in droves. I'd put him in the same class as Redford and Newman. Very charismatic. Made it look easy. He became the characters he played. I miss him.

Nowadays, the Loveable Rogue character trope is staging a comeback thanks to Chris Pratt

This comment reminds me when Starbuck was in an alien prison where the prisoners were named after their crimes. When he told them his name, they asked, “What is starbucking?”

Yes, I read that interview as well. That interview about him surviving cancer speaks larger volumes as a man than what he was as an actor. I have nothing but respect and admiration for what he had to go through and that experience took place before Battlestar Galactica if I read that right. I share that interview with many people.

@@donkeytime1704 I think Dirk had the cancer after Battlestar Galactica and during his time on The A-Team. But I am glad that he beat it.

@@garyreid6165 perhaps so and just the same an incredible testament in his life. I just expected to see him in other rolls along the way but either way, life moves on.

I completely agree with you regarding the Magnum P. I. reboot especially in light of the fact that the male actor who plays the new Magnum publicly supports the POLITICAL BLACKLISTING of actors, actresses and other artists or workers who simply have a different political view and opinion. Very sad. That's why I never watch his show.

I didn't even know they had made a Magnum P.I reboot!.... Makes me feel uneasy that they have!

@@djassassinuk I hear ya. Word of advice: If you're an original Magnum fan....don't watch the "reboot", it will make you physically ill....

@@stonefree1911 no danger there. I wouldn't want to tarnish the original series. I love the orginal Magnum P.I. it had some amazing episodes over the years and somehow feels less dated than other 80s shows with the causal Hawaiian fashions and classic cars. Definitley one of my favourite American shows along with Knight Rider, The A-Team, Quantum Leap, MASH and Dream On to name a few others. I woudn't watch reboots of any of those either :o)

@@djassassinuk Dream On that was funny and the actors name is Brian Benben sounds like a cute dogs name

That was a good one!

Kino Lorber reissued it on Blu-ray. It should be available still and for a good price.

@@Theomite Wow Thanks for letting me know

Glad you enjoyed it, Tammy!

You are so correct!

It's partly true, but it's also true that Hollywood has been remaking shows for years not because they're out of ideas but because they're proven money makers.

I will never watch that A team movie nor that Battlestar Galactica reboot!

It's like comparing a real Corvette, to a plastic model, of a Corvette. I'm not very interested in Cartoon remake either. I'd rather see the original, wrinkled and grey haired actors.

Thanks for the comment, Ron!

Read his book Confessions of a Kamikaze Cowboy and get the real story.

@@JasonAmerica the story of his son getting into fight because some one lied about his father saying he was on TV as Starbuck is heartwarming and funny.

Doing great, Lance! Hope you are doing well also, my friend.

Yeah and knowing your way around a rifle shotgun and a fly rod does not help much either with that crowd.

God probably does not exists. I just say what i think....

@@GeorgeSemel God is the biggest hoax in earths history

@@GeorgeSemel dude that’s idiotic. Shitloads of people in Hollywood aren’t from Hollywood and enjoy hunting and fishing. Don’t try too hard to pretend like average stuff is ‘so unique, and actors are shunned for it’, lol. Total self-absorbed bs.

@ItsStillRealToMe DamnIt Then tell Hollywood to stop buying land in Montana. Come to think of it, if they come there, then why not let them come out there.

He also beat prostate cancer early in his career and was an "activist" for healthy diet and nutrition. Pretty sure he published a book about it. Anyone who was involved in health food or arobics in the late 80s was seen as a quack. I remember him being compared to Richard Simmons at one point. Not saying it ruined his career but it definitely didn't help.

How can you name Mannix and Cannon without mentioning Barnaby Jones? The holy trifecta!

Thanks for the comment, Rob!

This dude is full of it, Politics is not why Dirk disappeared from Hollywood. He left on purpose.

Lee J. Cobb did appear on THE VIRGINIAN 1962-1966, but he left the show when it still had 5 seasons to go.

Wow, thanks so much, Bob!

Thanks Bill!

Thanks for sharing, Mr Hallman!

I really wish that I had enjoyed that movie more.

@@jdsundstrom One of the people that didn't want to have anything to do with that movie was Mister T. He didn't like the fact that the movie had more graphic violence than the TV Show.

Best part of that movie!

No Dave, the best part was the end.

I'm glad you enjoyed the video, Kalena 71.

Charlie Sheen's character on TWO AND A HALF MEN was definitely of this type, but maybe his political views were more to Hollywood's liking.

Evil hates the light.

@@destinyreelly2974 Nope. Hollyweird is left leaning.

Similar movies for sure...but I didn't think that it was an adaptation of the novel, "First Blood".

@@jdsundstrom they were from the same originally submitted script (it was in Hollywood for years). Watch them back to back. Also, the sheriff being less of an antagonist was more true to the original script than First Blood.

I'll have to go back and watch it again. Thanks for the comment!

I remember that. I always thought they resembled each other. But to be fair, Ruckus had more of a comedic theme to it and wasn't as serious compared to First Blood.

Love Tubi!

I think it's a combination of all three reasons that I shared. Thanks for the comment, Kevin!

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Was he a gay-basher? - it kinda seemed to imply that in the video & if he supports trump you can draw your own conclusions

@@cynthiamclellan6745 . So what if he was a basher and trum p supporter

@@guylane5804 It may not fly well in entertainment circles - Why do you think he's not working that much?

I'm so glad you enjoyed the video, Kevin!

ya know, that would be a great thing, I could actually see him as the lead for knives out as an example. a Longmire type show would probably be right up his alley as well.

Thanks for sharing!

@@jdsundstrom thanks for listening :o)

Yes that is a great special. And Dirk's interview was on point! He was so right about the state of television at that point and it's far worse now.

@@kendallrivers1119 He really was. I feel his comments about The A Team being the last ever true "guy's show" is totally accurate.

Totally agree!

Thanks Danny!

I'm glad you're enjoying my YT channel, CCC!

Yep. Wonderful cast!

THANK YOU! I was having memory rumbles if him doing a wrestling movie.

Thanks for sharing, ClaudWig!

Thanks for sharing!

Thanks for sharing your perspective, WBH!

@@jdsundstrom I believe social media (the use of it for promotion) is a double-edged sword as the general public has greater insight about artists, their personal views, and associations. In addition, celebrities historically relied on PR companies and agents to keep their personal and public lives separated and were more circumspect in their public behavior. That line is now blurred. Thank you for keeping the politics out of your site as there are plenty of sites that cover those themes.

@@anthonycbrown1952 Freddy

John Wayne remains, 42 years after his death, the biggest movie star of them all despite espousing views that insulted all of liberal Hollywood! Dukes' sheer professionalism earned grudging respect from most who didn't share his Hawkish opinions...

Heston and Wayne were iconic, however it was a different Era.

Thanks Jan. I think it is important to be polite and considerate of other's feelings. However, I believe that there have been moments lately when political correctness has just gone way too far.

@@jdsundstrom I agree completely.

Could it be that he just isn't a very good actor?

Never heard of Starbuck or watched Battlestar Galactica?!!? Oh dear, Cade. You've got some TV watching to do. 🙂

Yep I know was battle star galactica is I love space shows your right Dave I have some tv watching to do definitely need to catch up for sure I know I would love it involving space like star trek 😀

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@@jdsundstrom i am shocked how could anybody not see it

Thanks Mike appreciate it

One of these days, I'll get around to making a video on Richard Hatch. Thanks for the comment, Jimmy Z!

dirk costarred with michael jacksons brother in big brother 2007

@@LegendLength I agree. His age was never an issue for me.

That’s just a excuse guys ... someone (producers) wanted him gone... and he was ... it’s as simple as that ...Hollywood is that shallow.... 🙄

@@mvracing3 That makes sense. Of the 75 episodes of A-Team, he appeared in all of the first 72. It doesn't make any sense to drop him from the final 3 episodes because he was too young.

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@Alex Daniel's drumming vids. Thanks. That makes more sense. Tim Dunigan was born August 2, 1955, and would have been seventeen when the war ended. At most, he would have been in the Army for barely five months before the Paris Peace Accords took effect. Dirk Benedict, by contrast (born March 1, 1945, thus four years older than I), was twenty years old at the time of the 1965 surge in U.S. involvement.

Thanks for sharing, Robert!