0112: Watchalong with Casino Royale 1954 James Bond & Friends

Join us as we watch 1954's live television production of Casino Royale together as a group experience. 
James Bond is American, Leiter is British, Vesper and Mathis are combined into one character, and the story of Casino Royale is condensed into a 50-minute production broadcast live! If you have not seen this unique entry in the 007 series, why not join us and watchalong as we explore the creative decisions and ponder what could have happened to the franchise if Ian Fleming's hero had taken off on television. The version we watched is complete with the original ending that is missing from the MGM print. You can watch it here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3KVoU-9gzqU We would love to hear your thoughts - please email the show at contact@jamesbondandfriends.com 
The recording took place on November 20th, 2020 in the USA, UK, and Spain.
James Page is co-founder of MI6-HQ.com and the magazine MI6 Confidential
Calvin Dyson Reviews Bond channel can be enjoyed at youtube.com/calvindyson
Lisa Funnell (@DrLisaFunnell) is Associate Professor at the University of Oklahoma
Phil Nobile Jr is editor of Fangoria and shares his expertise at @PhilNobileJr
David Leigh runs thejamesbonddossier.com 
Bill Koenig runs the Spy Command at hmssweblog.wordpress.com
Ben Williams writes for MI6-HQ.com and MI6 Confidential 
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