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An Evening with George Lazenby
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5 жыл бұрынGeorge 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
Vlog Content Score: Jordan Nevin
@Benji568 Жыл бұрын
Somewhere in an alternate dimension or timeline, George Lazenby did all seven Bond films in his contract.
@rabbithattheatre 5 жыл бұрын
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
@anaussie213 5 жыл бұрын
Everyone remembers that theme, surely that classic can’t be a bad Bond!
@stevencharles9534 4 жыл бұрын
@@anaussie213 No classic and yes, he can be a bad Bond.
@exittored 3 жыл бұрын
@@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.
@stevencharles9534 3 жыл бұрын
@@exittored By what criteria is it the best Bond movie? Movie tastes are purely subjective and a matter of opinion.
@stevencharles9534 3 жыл бұрын
@@exittored That's a matter of opinion. Lazenby couldn't act and frequently forgot his lines according to co-star Diana Rigg.
@HumanResearch 5 жыл бұрын
'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!
@padijeff5675 4 жыл бұрын
Rod Taylor was a very well known Australian actor too!🙂
@peterfranks6243 2 жыл бұрын
I think it was George's rod were talking about 😂😂
@jeromewagschal9485 2 жыл бұрын
I feel so sad for him...
@bobbycalifornia7077 4 жыл бұрын
He doesn’t get the credit he deserves. I love OHMSS
@scottknode898 4 жыл бұрын
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.
@nicholasjanke3476 3 жыл бұрын
I loved his cameo as James Bond in the tv movie Return of The Man From Uncle.
@nicholasjanke3476 3 жыл бұрын
Casino Royale with Daniel Craig kind of has a sad ending.
@derekkwindt2525 3 жыл бұрын
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.
@alancherubini3333 3 жыл бұрын
It was the best bond movie
@DutchBondFan 5 жыл бұрын
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!
@fizz1580 9 ай бұрын
Good point DutchBondFan, also being Australian is a iconic thing for Australians!!
@ericseabury3968 3 жыл бұрын
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.
@joekouyoumjian2601 Жыл бұрын
Great interview; Mr. Lazenby has earned his place in cinematic history with that one role in OHMSS.
@insertaliashere1379 4 жыл бұрын
Controversial Opinion: George Lazenby is an underrated Bond.
@p0ppyfarr95 2 жыл бұрын
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...
@henrynegro8397 4 ай бұрын
@@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.
@NuclearWintr 20 күн бұрын
That's not very controversial anymore given how OHMSS is beloved in the Bond fandom.
@benjiarehart2878 5 жыл бұрын
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.
@mariogiresi6792 5 жыл бұрын
Lay-zin-bee. George Lay-zin-bee.
@jjs777fzr 5 жыл бұрын
OHMSS is one of the best traditional Bond films. One of my favorites!
@sporkfindus4777 11 ай бұрын
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!
@andrews3781 3 жыл бұрын
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.
@jacobkochutin1436 4 жыл бұрын
His gun barrel scene was my favorite one!
@peterfranks6243 2 жыл бұрын
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
@johnrigs6540 5 жыл бұрын
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!!
@tmmartinesq.6216 5 жыл бұрын
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!
@stevencharles9534 5 жыл бұрын
Lazenby made only one film because he was difficult to work with, turned up late on the set and forgot his lines.
@nicholasjanke3476 3 жыл бұрын
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)
@nicholasjanke3476 3 жыл бұрын
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.
@antoniod 2 жыл бұрын
@@stevencharles9534 His manager told him not to do any more Bonds because Bond was passe', and Lazenby believed him.
@jakemay637 Жыл бұрын
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.
@drmarkberber 5 жыл бұрын
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.
@donaldmcauliffe7653 5 жыл бұрын
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
@jamesfrancismchalejr7944 6 ай бұрын
Mr. George Lazenby is a gentleman & a class act! 👍🍀🌹
@TyMarshall007 2 ай бұрын
George Lazenby was a good bond I wish he did more OHMSS was a great movie
@markkelley6289 2 жыл бұрын
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! :)
@JeffWybo 5 жыл бұрын
It was a memorable night!! Glad to share the evening with all of you there!
@richarddunn504 3 жыл бұрын
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. 👏
@raywebster1159 4 жыл бұрын
What a great bloke George lazenby is ! Ohmss in my opinion is the best bond film and George was brilliant as 007
@noelwalsh5898 2 жыл бұрын
George Lazenby was a great JAMES BOND
@mattc1124 3 жыл бұрын
What an entertaining guy, glad people are appreciating his work on bond now
@pz3_blackpz3_black60 4 жыл бұрын
George was really good Bond, specialy with fight scenes and good energy, he was training with Bruce lee.
@jakemay637 Жыл бұрын
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.
@lifeschool 3 жыл бұрын
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.
@adamcollins915 5 жыл бұрын
Interesting & entertaining. George likes the limelight. In 1969 it may have been too much for him.
@tylordstevenson 5 жыл бұрын
George had some great stories here! What a badass! Thanks for sharing this!
@davidrixson2654 5 жыл бұрын
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.
@yell50 5 жыл бұрын
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....
@marquiswallace9957 2 жыл бұрын
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.
@nigeldewallens1115 5 жыл бұрын
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!
@mziqbal2003 5 жыл бұрын
David thank you for sharing wonderful interview of George Lazenby the only Australian James Bond and a charismatic actor ☺👍
@JeffWybo 5 жыл бұрын
It was a great night!!
@djtforever1414 3 жыл бұрын
Back in '16 I saw George at an event like this in his hometown of Goulburn, Australia!
@nashf5925 5 жыл бұрын
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.
@th7297 Жыл бұрын
Most entertaining, as usual. thank you, David 😎👍🏻
@milesanddizzy 2 жыл бұрын
Great stories from Lazenby, he only made one, but it's the best one! :-)
@captnagrom8178 5 жыл бұрын
Absolutely brilliant, I really warmed to Mr Lazenby and his views and memories. Many thanks for this and all your enthusiasm and work David.
@ranikful 2 жыл бұрын
I appreciate your coverage. Thank you!
@RolandHulme 5 жыл бұрын
This is terrific! Thank you for sharing!
@borderlord 5 жыл бұрын
Brilliant ..thanks!
@ae2350 5 жыл бұрын
Fantastic! Thanks David!
@trevillyan5515 5 жыл бұрын
Honestly Lazenby is my favorite Bond
@p0ppyfarr95 Жыл бұрын
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!
@sombertrex 5 жыл бұрын
This was great. Thanks for recording!
@ChibabaDave 2 жыл бұрын
Absolutely fantastic stories and a much underrated Bond. Class act
@garyspring5981 4 жыл бұрын
he should have been in more bond films i like this one alot on of my faveorites of them ALL
@1SeanBond 2 жыл бұрын
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!
@Goldmember1208 5 жыл бұрын
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 .
@user-xp2gm8im2c 3 жыл бұрын
James Bond star George Lazenby pays tribute to Sean Connery on his 90th birthday: georgelazenbyofficial 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
@user-jn7tc3tp2x Жыл бұрын
Wonderful video!! I absolutely loved it!!
@whyyyyou 3 жыл бұрын
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.
@johnj.broughton585 5 жыл бұрын
Great event, good recap and glad it was documented.
@JeffWybo 5 жыл бұрын
Fantastic night and the best part is meeting everyone afterwards. The Bond Community makes these events so memorable!
@robynheavner4689 5 жыл бұрын
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.
@yhideit4427 2 жыл бұрын
The most entertaining storytelling I have heard in a very long time.
@simonovessimon4242 2 жыл бұрын
very good film..his a interesting man..yes very sad in the ending of tracy,,it looked quite real moment
@guileniam 2 жыл бұрын
He was pretty great in the movie. Outstanding considering he had no mainstream acting experience
@paulandrew6457 4 жыл бұрын
George is very much a mans man like Connery. Funny stories.
@johnneal9793 2 жыл бұрын
Hi David just love this. Thank you for sharing. 🙏 What a guy. It's a shame he didn't do more Bond films such a waste to the franchise and the bond community. Take care.
@clint4661 5 жыл бұрын
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.
@stringstheory8634 2 жыл бұрын
I just saw his Version of Bond, amazing! What a Great actor Bettler fight scenes than the the 70s and 80 versions of Bond
@majorneptunejr 6 ай бұрын
I watched "The Return of the Man from Uncle" , just to see those few minutes of Lazenby repricing his Bond role. It was filmed in the 80's but he still looked great in the part.
@liliannakifflin6343 9 ай бұрын
One of these days, her majesty's secret service will be a cult classic someday. And george lazenby is the most underrated bond ever. He brought to us the vulnerable humanity in the character that no bond actor ever could. He is definitely the human bond. This is for you george.❤ 🍸
@sexydiverguy 4 жыл бұрын
Awesome
@alchemyalex3406 3 жыл бұрын
George should definitely have a Bond marathon and watch the rest of the movies from Diamond Are Forever onwards
@jonowhitney5515 3 жыл бұрын
Brilliant
@klaudiagrob 2 жыл бұрын
He did amazing job.
@maddestmax6522 4 жыл бұрын
Can I go back now?? hahahahahhahahaah bloody legend
@craigdunn3231 4 жыл бұрын
Cool video he is my favourite James Bond
@jeromewagschal9485 2 жыл бұрын
This man would be my favorite uncle to get drunk with and laugh my ass off listening to his stories...
@T3L3cast3r 5 жыл бұрын
Well, that hour flew by :)
@tommysfather 2 жыл бұрын
There is an excellent documentary/comedy program called Becoming Bond with George Lazenby, but I think right now it is only available on Hulu. Well worth viewing.
@josemartisolorzano7229 5 жыл бұрын
A GREAT 007!!!!!
@magik8566 4 жыл бұрын
Love 'On her Majesty"s Secret Service" ....The best movie in the series along with Goldfinger and Spectre... ;)
@nkoonkukoo 3 жыл бұрын
Spectre... you must be trolling
@paulfuchspaul1157 Жыл бұрын
Top guy.
@JeffWybo 5 жыл бұрын
3:41 Good beers we had!!
@20thcenturyboy85 2 жыл бұрын
Awesome vid!
@jshaw3793 3 жыл бұрын
Majestic looking man
@teetarquin7012 9 ай бұрын
I loved OHMSS so much because of Diana Rigg, Telly Savalas and the great George Lazenby.
@worlow1841 3 жыл бұрын
Words can't describe how good you look in your suit. Could be a James Bond actor haha
@waynekaress5778 Жыл бұрын
He would make a great Q in a new Bond movie!
@cwilliams6762 5 жыл бұрын
What a funny guy
@erlstone 5 жыл бұрын
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.
@postersandstuff 4 жыл бұрын
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
@gaygambler 5 жыл бұрын
Brilliant. OHMSS my favourite bond movie
@klaudiagrob 2 жыл бұрын
I love On Her Majesty's Secret Service. It was amazing Bond movie. He did well in this movie. I have re watched it recently. I didn't go back to this movie as I remembered it had a tragic ending. I wish that George Lazenby did more movies. I wish he acted a bit differently.
@kleinster99 Жыл бұрын
Never apologize for offending anyone. Let them be offended. Society can use less of those easily offended blokes. Great interview segment.
@donaldmcauliffe7653 5 жыл бұрын
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
@garywright3523 5 жыл бұрын
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.
@thomaschacko6320 10 ай бұрын
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!
@onelifedental5607 4 жыл бұрын
Will you have another evening with Mr. Lazenby? Perhaps tickets can be sold or live questions taken for charity contributions! If this kind of event gets big enough, you may one day have Timothy Dalton join Mr. Lazenby and others as well. George has proven the ability to start a movement towards quality work as he did in OHMSS which is a good standard to compare other Bond films to. So please, usr that potential. You guys are good at that you do.
@There_Will_Be_Bond 3 жыл бұрын
25:20 - 'It's fun watching them, it ain't fun doing them. Anyway, that was the end of that. Any questions?' Has anyone had an applause like that after telling a story. Amazing.
@davidthompson184 2 жыл бұрын
He’s very naturally suave
@keithbuxton1723 7 ай бұрын
George Lassenbee !!!!!!!!
@mozfonky 3 жыл бұрын
what a character
@ENLIGHTENMENT789 5 жыл бұрын
My favourite Bond
@eazye088 Жыл бұрын
We can still get a Lazenby 007 sequel. Video Game.
@fedezzefelbudapestet6493 2 жыл бұрын
I don't care what other Bond fans say. Lazenby is the best
@RaymondBenson 5 жыл бұрын
Nice. (PS: The name is pronounced LAY-zenby, not small "a".)
@TheBondExperience 5 жыл бұрын
Thanks Raymond....never too old to learn. :)
@stevencharles9534 5 жыл бұрын
Thank you for letting us know. We are now assured of a good night's sleep.
@Da1Dez 2 жыл бұрын
If I had been there, my question would have been to ask him about that long lost deleted scene where Bond chases Sir Hilary Bray's assistant (who turns out to be a spy for Blofeld) through the London streets and into the underground, as to whether he remembers filming it and why it was cut.
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