Monte Markham, choice for the title role

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elvisforever-633-689384 — 9 years ago(June 27, 2016 07:02 PM)

Lee Majors was picked for this show of course because of his athletic ability and when they sat down to talk about it he made it plain that he would of not of curse play a comic book character like Batman. He of course did most of his own stunts including some he was not suppose too. Lee said he never worked soo hard in his entire life and it was not his favorite show as he said he was more like a Colt Seavers character and really loved that show. He got into a bad fight with studio at towards the end of the show and was happy of course when it was over. He was almost impossible for him to escape the image of the bionic man though he tried and today has excepted his fate.

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RIP_IMDb — 9 years ago(June 27, 2016 07:31 PM)

At one point he was almost going to be replaced by
Gil Gerard
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I'll let you know when I come-up with a new signature,
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elvisforever-633-689384 — 9 years ago(July 03, 2016 07:07 PM)

Yes as by the fourth season he wanted out of the show but they finally broke down and gave him a big raise so he stayed for the last season and was glad when it was cancelled

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BradyBraveJoel — 9 years ago(December 21, 2016 02:19 PM)

Great Post! It is 2 years later, and your son is now - and well, I hope! I, too, grew up with smdm and recently got the 5 seasons on dvd - watching season 1 - the plane in the himalayas episodeI actually showed my government class the bionic christmas carol today - last day of classes

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lwboho — 9 years ago(December 21, 2016 03:45 PM)

Thanks for posting, and mentioning my Son. Yes, he is well, and ironically he has gotten interested in watching the dvd collection, calling Austin "the running man" LOL. Call me old fashioned, whatever, I can still watch the episodes and enjoy them. It's nice to see them in there original length, especially the tele-films. I think SMDM, as it was titled is a great tv movie and will probably hold up for many generations to come. Unfortunately all our childhood heroes age and I hope that Lee Majors is well and happy in his life. You should watch Will Penny with Charlton Heston in the starring role. It was Majors first significant feature film role and, albeit, a small role it is a good watch.

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elvisforever-633-689384 — 9 years ago(January 03, 2017 11:54 AM)

Lee is doing very well and very happy with his life right now. He is still working and has a wonderful wife by his side. When not working he goes to fan conventions and attends many charity events. And yes I loved him in Will Penny