OK people! I've watched the Danger Man episodes and I have to admit, in my personal opinion, they are miles ahead of the Bond Films! For a start, none of the Bond films has ever had an actor as good as Patrick Mcgoohan. I also think Drake makes for a more interesting character than Bond. So, what do you all think?
shareI agree.
"I`m a human lie detector"
Easily true.
The devil is an optimist if he thinks he can make people worse than they are. -- Karl Kraus
Amen.
See my post Sept 4 2007.
Yes, yes and YES!!! Drake is my favorite agent and Patrick McGoohan my favorite actor! The stories in DANGER MAN/SECRET AGENT are way more realistic than any Bond film.
shareIndeed, troubleshooter John Drake wasn't a womanizer, he usually got his man within 1/2 hour (1 hour in the later seasons) and without needing a license to kill; he did it usually without having to shoot anyone. I say usually, because while averse to guns in general he was quite adept at using one when he had to.
As the Bond movie plots got more fantastical, Danger Man (and the other freelance troubleshooter, the Saint) became better spy role models in retrospect.
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I don't think anyone would accuse Bond of being intellectual (or the movies as being intelligent for that matter). Hands down Drake.
shareDefinitely John Drake. Smart, sexy, tough, capable with practical stuff, sophisticated, and has an intelligent moral code to boot-who could ask for more?
I'd have loved to see McGoohan put his unique spin on Bond, though; I think in some ways he'd have made a Bond who was closer to the novels than Connery's.
I'd have loved to see McGoohan put his unique spin on Bond, though; I think in some ways he'd have made a Bond who was closer to the novels than Connery's. - amyghost
Not only that--he supposedly recommended the producers test Connery, with whom he was pals through working together in films.
shareNot only that--he supposedly recommended the producers test Connery, with whom he was pals through working together in films. - amyghost
You're welcome. I thought it was pretty cool when I heard that.
Maybe the wrong thread but anyone else notice that in the 60-61 series Drake introduces himself in the intro as Drake.... John Drake. In 1962 and since then Bond always introduces him self as Bond.... James Bond. Wonder if Ian Fleming was influenced by Danger Man?
shareBond is jokey, campy, filled with gadgets and women who have ridiculous names.
Drake is serious, smart, prefers to stay away from violence if he can help it, and sometimes gets things wrong. He's got a conscience.
I know who I prefer.
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"It's better not to know so much about what things mean." David Lynch
"I never carry a gun. Guns make too much noise and result in awkward questions
if you are caught carrying one."
A real spy would try to be inconspicuous.