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jmp-36's rating
The Catlin's was the first soap not shot in LA or New York but Atlanta. It still may hold that record.
I loved the show because it was funny but not meant to be. I had the pleasure of watching them film an episode when I was working in Atlanta. I think they shot around the clock for two weeks each month to produce the show. I also got to know a few of the cast members who went on to better things. One of the cast members name on the show was Bo who was played by Larry Jordan. He was replaced by a New York actor right before the show was canceled. Larry was a very good actor and added a lot to the show.
The show wasn't given a real chance and was canceled after a year or two.
It was a gallant effort.
Jamey Gadsden, Al
I loved the show because it was funny but not meant to be. I had the pleasure of watching them film an episode when I was working in Atlanta. I think they shot around the clock for two weeks each month to produce the show. I also got to know a few of the cast members who went on to better things. One of the cast members name on the show was Bo who was played by Larry Jordan. He was replaced by a New York actor right before the show was canceled. Larry was a very good actor and added a lot to the show.
The show wasn't given a real chance and was canceled after a year or two.
It was a gallant effort.
Jamey Gadsden, Al
Richard Basehart only appeared briefly in the Voyage episode "The Monster's Webb" reportedly because of an illness back in 1966. There seems to be some controversy as to the real reason for his absence in this episode.
It is apparent that there is a double for many of his scenes. Unfortunately, this hurt the episode because the double's scenes were shot so badly. What could they do other than to re-shoot much of the footage with Basehart. The budget restraints, obviously, would forbid this.
It was reported that Mr. Basehart fell ill with an ulcer that put him in hospital. Whatever the illness it was serious enough to warrant the hiring of a double to finish out his scenes. He also missed the next two episodes only reappearing in the final show of season two.
In addition it was alleged that discussions were being held as to replacing Basehart in the series with actor Gary Merrill. Merrell appeared in the next episode as Admiral Parks.
It was no secret that many on the show, including Basehart, may not have been happy with the direction it was taking. The monster of the week scripts seemed to hurt the show. The long hours, hard work and stress appearing in a weekly show like Voyage can be hard on anyone.
Whatever the reason for his absence, whether an illness or other problem, it was obviously resolved.
Let me make it clear that Richard Basehart was a great actor and human being. I admired him very much and without him there may not have been a Voyage series.
If anyone has anything else they would like to add about this please do.
It is apparent that there is a double for many of his scenes. Unfortunately, this hurt the episode because the double's scenes were shot so badly. What could they do other than to re-shoot much of the footage with Basehart. The budget restraints, obviously, would forbid this.
It was reported that Mr. Basehart fell ill with an ulcer that put him in hospital. Whatever the illness it was serious enough to warrant the hiring of a double to finish out his scenes. He also missed the next two episodes only reappearing in the final show of season two.
In addition it was alleged that discussions were being held as to replacing Basehart in the series with actor Gary Merrill. Merrell appeared in the next episode as Admiral Parks.
It was no secret that many on the show, including Basehart, may not have been happy with the direction it was taking. The monster of the week scripts seemed to hurt the show. The long hours, hard work and stress appearing in a weekly show like Voyage can be hard on anyone.
Whatever the reason for his absence, whether an illness or other problem, it was obviously resolved.
Let me make it clear that Richard Basehart was a great actor and human being. I admired him very much and without him there may not have been a Voyage series.
If anyone has anything else they would like to add about this please do.
