Synopsis
Before there were franchises there was James Bond. How did Bond enthrall audiences for over 60 years, surviving failed partnerships, lawsuits, competition, and corporate takeovers? Hold onto your martinis and get ready for Icons Unearthed: James Bond.
Episodes
Season 11
A Spy Is BornJames Bond began with real life spy and anxious bridegroom, Ian Fleming. But it would take a bumpy road to bring this spy story to the screen.43m2
The Man Who Wouldn't Be KingWith the departure of their star, Cubby Broccoli and Harry Saltzman must find a new actor to play the super-spy.44m3
Changing TimesThough diamonds may be forever, Connery was not. Embracing the cultural changes of the 70s takes Bond to new heights, but for one producer it would be the end of an era.44m4
Over a CliffWith an aging actor in the lead and a new director in charge, the Battle of the Bonds divides the franchise before a new gritty take on the character nearly drives it to ruin.44m5
A Dinosaur RebornA new generation of producers is in charge and the fate of the studio is in their hands. Pierce Brosnan needs to defy expectations and revitalize the franchise.44m6
The BlondeProducers acquire the long-estranged film rights to Fleming's first novel, "Casino Royale". Bond is recast with an unlikely actor to see if they can reinvent the spy one more time.44m
A Spy Is BornJames Bond began with real life spy and anxious bridegroom, Ian Fleming. But it would take a bumpy road to bring this spy story to the screen.43m2The Man Who Wouldn't Be KingWith the departure of their star, Cubby Broccoli and Harry Saltzman must find a new actor to play the super-spy.44m3Changing TimesThough diamonds may be forever, Connery was not. Embracing the cultural changes of the 70s takes Bond to new heights, but for one producer it would be the end of an era.44m4Over a CliffWith an aging actor in the lead and a new director in charge, the Battle of the Bonds divides the franchise before a new gritty take on the character nearly drives it to ruin.44m5A Dinosaur RebornA new generation of producers is in charge and the fate of the studio is in their hands. Pierce Brosnan needs to defy expectations and revitalize the franchise.44m6The BlondeProducers acquire the long-estranged film rights to Fleming's first novel, "Casino Royale". Bond is recast with an unlikely actor to see if they can reinvent the spy one more time.44mCast
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