It's Christmas in August!This evening I've had a song in my head that (like a pesky garden slug) I just can't seem to eradicate: Father Christmas by The Kinks. Let me rephrase that: I had the music to Father Christmas in my head; but over and over and over again, the lyrics were: Bradford Dillman, give me some money.
Seems like the perfect opportunity to explore the possibilities (in a perfect world) of a DVD box set for Brad Dillman. What four Dillman films deserve this distinction? I'm listening...
4 comments:
If I cannot honor the man for his work in Dan August, Barnaby Jones and Wonder Woman, I do not wish to play this fiendish game.
Well, by gob, let's include a fifth disc (two-sided if necessary) and call it: I Want My Dill-TV !
Happy now?
Number 4
Any of his enthralling appearances in the "Barnaby Jones" TV series.
Number 3
Ben Casey - "The Bark of the Three-Headed Dog"; 1964 (Season 3, Episode 3). Dillman plays to perfection the role of Link Hansen, a bumbling, yet lovable, ne'er-do-well charged with changing the soiled hospital linen. Although his career has not yet fully blossomed and his portrayal is panned by the critics, Dillman enjoys more than mild public accolades for this work.
Number 2
The Man from UNCLE - "The Prince of Darkness Affair: Parts 1 & 2"; 1967 (season 4, Episodes 4 & 5). While not yet the household name he is today, Dillman gives a rousing performance as Luther Sebastian. The criminal Sebastian is recruited by UNCLE because he designed the safe in which the evil Dr. Kharmusi keeps his thermal prism. From this point forward, the world watches Bradford and screams for more!
Number 1
"Can't Stop the Music" - 1980. Showing no boundaries to the talent that is Bradford Dillman, the now unstoppable star creates nothing less than silver screen history. True brilliance describes his portrayal of Krystal Myth, a rambunctious tart vying for the affections of David Hodo, better known as the construction worker of the band The Village People. His nemesis in these affairs of the heart? Why, none other than the sultry Pimpy Longstockings. As a side note, while his rocket ride of fame was certainly on the plummet, many say Pimpy was Milton Berle's signature performance.
Hot damn! Funnier than Dick Shawn on a bad night!
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