Jericho (1966 TV series)
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Jericho was a short-lived 1966
CBS
World War II espionage American television series. It starred John Leyton
, Don Francks
and Marino Masé
as secret agents.
who had previously co-produced The Man from U.N.C.L.E.
came up with the idea of a World War II espionage series produced by his Arena Productions through Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer Television
for the CBS
television network. The characters were perhaps inspired by the Jedburgh teams consisiting of three agents, American Office of Strategic Services
Army Captain Franklin Shepphard (Francks) expert in psychological warfare
, Special Operations Executive
Royal Navy Lieutenant Nicholas Gage (Leyton) expert in demolition
s, and French Air Force
Lt. Jean-Gaston Andre (Masé) skilled in small arms. Each week the three performed a mission behind enemy lines using their skills in espionage and sabotage where they met a guest star.
In the same year 1966, the American ABC network featured 20th Century Fox Television
's Blue Light that also had a World War II setting that lasted 17 episodes. Blue Light featured a musical theme from MGM composer Lalo Schifrin
whilst MGM's Jericho had its theme composed by Fox's Jerry Goldsmith
. Both featured American secret agents portrayed by Canadians.
The show primarily failed as it was shown opposite ABC's popular Batman
.
released an album of music from the series, twinned with the score Johnny Williams
composed for the unsold pilot The Ghostbreaker (also produced by Arena Productions and Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer Television
) - the latter score occupies tracks 13-22.
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1966 in television
The year 1966 in television involved some significant events.Below is a list of television-related events in 1966.For the American TV schedule, see: 1966-67 American network television schedule.-Events:...
CBS
CBS
CBS Broadcasting Inc. is a major US commercial broadcasting television network, which started as a radio network. The name is derived from the initials of the network's former name, Columbia Broadcasting System. The network is sometimes referred to as the "Eye Network" in reference to the shape of...
World War II espionage American television series. It starred John Leyton
John Leyton
John Leyton is an English actor and singer. As a singer he is best known for his hit song, "Johnny Remember Me" , which reached Number 1 in the UK Singles Chart in August 1961.-Career:Leyton went to Highgate School and after completing his national service, he...
, Don Francks
Don Francks
Donald Harvey Francks or Iron Buffalo is a Canadian actor, vocalist and jazz musician.- Life and work :Francks was born in Vancouver, British Columbia. He is a drummer, poet, native nations champion, motorcyclist, author and peace activist...
and Marino Masé
Marino Masé
Marino Masé is an Italian film actor. He has appeared in over 70 films since 1961.He was born in Trieste, Italy.-Selected filmography:* Contamination * Live Like a Cop, Die Like a Man...
as secret agents.
Plot and production
Norman FeltonNorman Felton
Norman Felton is a British-born American television producer, best known for his involvement in shows such as The Man from U.N.C.L.E. and Dr. Kildare, both on NBC.-Background:...
who had previously co-produced The Man from U.N.C.L.E.
The Man from U.N.C.L.E.
The Man from U.N.C.L.E. is an American television series that was broadcast on NBC from September 22, 1964, to January 15, 1968. It follows the exploits of two secret agents, played by Robert Vaughn and David McCallum, who work for a fictitious secret international espionage and law-enforcement...
came up with the idea of a World War II espionage series produced by his Arena Productions through Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer Television
MGM Television
Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer Television is an American television production/distribution launched in 1955 and a subsidiary of Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer Studios, Inc....
for the CBS
CBS
CBS Broadcasting Inc. is a major US commercial broadcasting television network, which started as a radio network. The name is derived from the initials of the network's former name, Columbia Broadcasting System. The network is sometimes referred to as the "Eye Network" in reference to the shape of...
television network. The characters were perhaps inspired by the Jedburgh teams consisiting of three agents, American Office of Strategic Services
Office of Strategic Services
The Office of Strategic Services was a United States intelligence agency formed during World War II. It was the wartime intelligence agency, and it was a predecessor of the Central Intelligence Agency...
Army Captain Franklin Shepphard (Francks) expert in psychological warfare
Psychological warfare
Psychological warfare , or the basic aspects of modern psychological operations , have been known by many other names or terms, including Psy Ops, Political Warfare, “Hearts and Minds,” and Propaganda...
, Special Operations Executive
Special Operations Executive
The Special Operations Executive was a World War II organisation of the United Kingdom. It was officially formed by Prime Minister Winston Churchill and Minister of Economic Warfare Hugh Dalton on 22 July 1940, to conduct guerrilla warfare against the Axis powers and to instruct and aid local...
Royal Navy Lieutenant Nicholas Gage (Leyton) expert in demolition
Demolition
Demolition is the tearing-down of buildings and other structures, the opposite of construction. Demolition contrasts with deconstruction, which involves taking a building apart while carefully preserving valuable elements for re-use....
s, and French Air Force
French Air Force
The French Air Force , literally Army of the Air) is the air force of the French Armed Forces. It was formed in 1909 as the Service Aéronautique, a service arm of the French Army, then was made an independent military arm in 1933...
Lt. Jean-Gaston Andre (Masé) skilled in small arms. Each week the three performed a mission behind enemy lines using their skills in espionage and sabotage where they met a guest star.
In the same year 1966, the American ABC network featured 20th Century Fox Television
20th Century Fox Television
20th Century Fox Television is the television production division of 20th Century Fox Film Corporation, and a production arm of the Fox Broadcasting Company...
's Blue Light that also had a World War II setting that lasted 17 episodes. Blue Light featured a musical theme from MGM composer Lalo Schifrin
Lalo Schifrin
Lalo Schifrin is an Argentine composer, pianist and conductor. He is best known for his film and TV scores, such as the "Theme from Mission: Impossible". He has received four Grammy Awards and six Oscar nominations...
whilst MGM's Jericho had its theme composed by Fox's Jerry Goldsmith
Jerry Goldsmith
Jerrald King Goldsmith was an American composer and conductor most known for his work in film and television scoring....
. Both featured American secret agents portrayed by Canadians.
The show primarily failed as it was shown opposite ABC's popular Batman
Batman (TV series)
Batman is an American television series, based on the DC comic book character of the same name. It stars Adam West as Batman and Burt Ward as Robin — two crime-fighting heroes who defend Gotham City. It aired on the American Broadcasting Company network for three seasons from January 12, 1966 to...
.
Soundtrack
In June 2005 Film Score MonthlyFilm Score Monthly
Film Score Monthly is an online magazine founded by editor-in-chief and executive producer Lukas Kendall in June 1990 as The Soundtrack Correspondence List...
released an album of music from the series, twinned with the score Johnny Williams
John Williams
John Towner Williams is an American composer, conductor, and pianist. In a career spanning almost six decades, he has composed some of the most recognizable film scores in the history of motion pictures, including the Star Wars saga, Jaws, Superman, the Indiana Jones films, E.T...
composed for the unsold pilot The Ghostbreaker (also produced by Arena Productions and Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer Television
MGM Television
Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer Television is an American television production/distribution launched in 1955 and a subsidiary of Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer Studios, Inc....
) - the latter score occupies tracks 13-22.
- Jericho Main Title - Jerry GoldsmithJerry GoldsmithJerrald King Goldsmith was an American composer and conductor most known for his work in film and television scoring....
(1:04) - A Jug of Wine, a Loaf of Bread, and Pow! - Jerry GoldsmithJerry GoldsmithJerrald King Goldsmith was an American composer and conductor most known for his work in film and television scoring....
(10:52) - Upbeat and Underground - Lalo SchifrinLalo SchifrinLalo Schifrin is an Argentine composer, pianist and conductor. He is best known for his film and TV scores, such as the "Theme from Mission: Impossible". He has received four Grammy Awards and six Oscar nominations...
(8:47) - Dutch and Go - Morton StevensMorton StevensMorton Stevens was an American film score composer from Newark, New Jersey. In 1965 Stevens became director of music for CBS West Coast operations...
(4:38) - Have Traitor, Will Travel - Morton StevensMorton StevensMorton Stevens was an American film score composer from Newark, New Jersey. In 1965 Stevens became director of music for CBS West Coast operations...
(2:29) - The Big Brass Contraband - Richard Shores (3:41)
- Wall to Wall Kaput - Richard Shores (2:07)
- Eric the Redhead - Gerald FriedGerald FriedGerald Fried is an American musician, well known for his compositions in film and television.Born and raised in the Bronx, New York City, Fried attended Juilliard School of Music...
(5:33) - One for the Mountain - Richard Shores (3:16)
- Two for the Road - Richard Shores (4:49)
- Four O'Clock Bomb to London - Richard Shores (4:29)
- Alternate Main Title - Lalo SchifrinLalo SchifrinLalo Schifrin is an Argentine composer, pianist and conductor. He is best known for his film and TV scores, such as the "Theme from Mission: Impossible". He has received four Grammy Awards and six Oscar nominations...
(:45) - The Ghostbreaker Main Title (1:01)
- Teaser (3:39)
- Act I: The Spooked Skyscraper Strikes Again (2:08)
- Men of Unitran (1:44)
- Act II: Accent the Supernatural (3:00)
- Greensleeves (1:24)
- Act III: Don't Trip Over Diablo (3:57)
- Organ Piece (2:31)
- Act IV: To Outspook a Spook (6:25)
- End Credits (:49)
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