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Friday, December 16, 2005
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The Saint: The Early Episodes DVD Set 1
Fearless, debonair, and determined to see justice, Simon Templar, aka THE SAINT, took the world by storm in 1962. Now, the dazzling black-and-white debut season of this modern-day Robin Hood is on DVD for the first time.
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The Saint: The Early Episodes DVD set 2
Fearless and debonair, with a rogue's eye toward justice--Simon Templar, otherwise known as THE SAINT, embarks upon 16 dazzling episodes of intrigue!
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Labels: 2005, DVD
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Friday, December 02, 2005
It is with a sad heart that we inform you that Dr. Howard B. Gotlieb passed away on December 1st. Dr. Gotlieb was instrumental in perserving many of Leslie Charteris' archives and paper in the Boston University Special Collection, now named the Howard Gotlieb Archival Research Center. It was in the early 1960s when Dr. Gotlieb contacted Leslie Charteris, who readily agreed to keep a box by his desk and use it instead of the wastebasket. Charteris also sent many boxes that were taking up room in his house, and between those and other sources, the Leslie Charteris Collection was born and maintained.
 Boston University Press Release:
Dr. Howard B. Gotlieb, a pioneer of collecting the personal papers and artifacts of living authors and public figures by educational institutions, died in Boston on December 1, 2005 from complications following surgery. He was 79.
In 1963, Dr. Gotlieb was appointed Director of Special Collections at Boston University and charged with building the university’s holdings. The limited resources of the University at the time did not hamper a man of such richness of personality and with the bold vision to approach individuals who were still alive and collect their archives. Although some of his choices were considered idiosyncratic, Dr. Gotlieb, through flattery and charm, amassed a collection of some 2000 individuals in the fields of literature, criticism, journalism, drama, music, film, civil rights, diplomacy and national affairs. As a result of his talents, Boston University’s Department of Special Collections became recognized as one of the foremost archival repositories in the United States, with Dr. Gotlieb sometimes referred to as “the father of modern archiving.” To honor its founder, Special Collections was renamed the Howard Gotlieb Archival Research Center in October 2003 on its 40th anniversary.
Born on October 24, 1926 in Bangor, Maine, Howard Bernard Gotlieb discovered archival work as a member of the U.S. Army Signal Corps in post-war Germany. He was assigned to gather and collate the papers of various Nazi governmental entities. Dr. Gotlieb earned a bachelor’s degree in history from George Washington University and a master’s from Columbia University. He later did postgraduate work at Georgetown University and the London School of Economics before receiving his doctorate in International Relations from Great Britain’s Oxford University.
After a stint as a foreign correspondent for a small press agency in Europe, Dr. Gotlieb returned to the United States and joined the staff of Yale University as a teaching associate in history and as a curator of historical manuscripts and university archivist, a position he held for seven years. Recruited by Boston University in 1963, he undertook the creation of what was described by Library Journal as “an archive that was not only useful today but that in 100 years would allow researchers to write definitively about the 20th century.”
A sampling of the notable figures whose papers are housed in the Howard Gotlieb Archival Research Center includes: Nobel Prize Winners Martin Luther King Jr. and Elie Wiesel; Isaac Asimov, Fred Astaire, Senator Edward W. Brooke III, Bette Davis, Douglas Fairbanks Jr., Oriana Fallaci, Frances Fitzgerald, Joan Fontaine, Martha Gellhorn, Sue Grafton, David Halberstam, Angela Lansbury, Dame Alicia Markova, John Marquand, W. Somerset Maugham, Speaker of the House John W. McCormack, Dan Rather, and Richard Yates.
When reached for comment, David Halberstam noted: “Howard Gotlieb was an American original; wonderfully creative, always curious. He was far ahead of the curve in understanding the importance of the popular culture. In this he was prophetic. When he first asked me for my papers, I had just returned from Vietnam, and I thought he was kidding. Now some forty-one years and nineteen books later, I realize that he sensed something in me that I had not realized about myself. I loved dealing with him. Howard Gotlieb was subtle and joyous, a very special citizen of Boston, and he will be missed.”
Collectee Angela Lansbury said of Howard Gotlieb: “Howard’s generosity of spirit and enthusiastic pursuit of excellence in his life’s work leaves an irrevocable marker in the lives of all of us who knew and loved him.”
In addition, collectee Dan Rather wrote: “I consider Dr. Gotlieb a national treasure. He was a first rate scholar, a premium expert in his field, and a friend of mine for more than forty years. His passing will be deeply mourned by not just myself but by hundreds of others.”
A memorial service will be held at Marsh Chapel on the Boston University campus on January 6, 2006.
Dr. Gotlieb left no immediate family members.
For more information, please read the Boston Globe's obituary notice.Labels: 2005, Boston University, Leslie Charteris
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Friday, July 22, 2005
 The Saint 6-DVD Box Set #4 Simon Templar is THE SAINT - adored by women, feared by his adversaries and a constant thorn in the side of police forces everywhere. A smooth-talking adventurer, THE SAINT goes in where angels fear to tread. Always where the action is, he courts danger with a smile, but his charm can sometimes be a lethal weapon.
His code of conduct, however, is unfailingly constant - suave, chivalrous & utterly heroic.
Roger Moore returns as THE SAINT in the series that set new trends in television adventure. Produced by ITC, THE SAINT became one of the hottest action series of the decade, running 118 episodes until 1969.
Umbrella Entertainment presents the first 24 episodes from the original colour era of THE SAINT, complete, uncut & digitally remastered for the first time incuding exclusive Audio Commentaries with Sir Roger Moore. Executive Producer Bob Baker, Production Supervisor Peter Manley and Guest Star Annette Andre With Original Episode Trailers, extensive image and memorablia galleries and more, this is the defitive edition of a cult tv classic.
Special Features:
- Exclusive Audio Commentary With Sir Roger Moore, Executive Producer Robert S.
- Baker And Production Supervisor Peter Manley On "escape Route"
- Exclusive Audio Commentary With Guest Star Annette Andre On "the House On Dragon's Rock"
- Audio Introduction By Guest Star Peter Wyngarde To "the Man Who Liked Lions"
- Original Trailers For Each Episode
- Insert Reprint Of Original Itc Publicity Brochure
- Extentive Image And Memorabilia Galleries
- Production Notes
- Textless Material
- And More...
Released: Friday, 22 July 2005
Actors: Roger Moore
Audio: Dolby Digital Mono
Aspect Ratio: 1.33:1 Fullscreen
Transfer Format: 4:3
Category: Box Sets
Region: 1,2,3,4,5,6
Format: DVD
Year: 1965
Distributor: Shock
Rating: PG
Languages: English
Running Time: 1200 minsLabels: 2005, DVD, Roger Moore, TV
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Thursday, April 21, 2005
The official Roger Moore site recently posted: "There are moves afoot to make a new Saint TV movie. Inspector Teal will be central to it, and the characters will be very faithful to the original stories - it will actually be set in the 1930s, though with a contemporary twist bringing in an ageing Simon Templar. Who will play him I wonder?"
The official Leslie Charteris site then posted the following confirmation: "We can do is confirm that there are moves afoot. If it comes off in line with what Sir Roger's said and in line with some of the material we've seen, then we think Saint fans will be very, very happy but things such as this have a long way to go before they get in front of a camera and all it needs is some cocky American producer to pick up on Val Kilmer's recent comments that he'd like to return to the role for it all to go horribly wrong."Labels: 2005, Leslie Charteris, Roger Moore, TV
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Tuesday, March 22, 2005
 Crossplot starring Roger Moore was released on DVD today. You can order it from Amazon today.
SYNOPSIS
Roger Moore stars in this action-packed thriller as a British ad executive whose relations with a model from Hungary involve him in a scandalous web of romance and death. Set in London in the 1960s, CROSSPLOT sees an ordinary businessman's life turned upside down by the deception of a beautiful woman. Moore's character manages to maintain a certain cool and suave demeanor throughout the most flustering of situations, and his style ranks up there with the likes of James Bond.Labels: 2005, Amazon.com, DVD, James Bond, Roger Moore
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Monday, January 17, 2005
 The Saint 6-DVD Box Set #3 Simon Templar is THE SAINT - adored by women, feared by his adversaries and a constant thorn in the side of police forces everywhere. A smooth-talking adventurer, THE SAINT goes in where angels fear to tread. Always where the action is, he courts danger with a smile, but his charm can sometimes be a lethal weapon.
His code of conduct, however, is unfailingly constant ? suave, chivalrous & utterly heroic.
Roger Moore returns as THE SAINT in the series that set new trends in television adventure. Produced by ITC, THE SAINT became one of the hottest action series of the decade, running 118 episodes until 1969.
Umbrella Entertainment presents the final 23 episodes from the original black & white era of THE SAINT, all adapted from original stories by Leslie Charteris, complete, uncut & digitally remastered for the first time.
Special Features:
- Exclusive Audio Commentary With Sir Roger Moore.
- Exclusive Audio Commentary With Guest Star Jane Merrow
- Original Itc Pressbook (text Feature)
- Talent Profiles
- Production Notes
- Isolated Music & Effects Tracks On Selected Episodes
- Original Itc Story Information
Released: Monday, 17 January 2005
Actors: Roger Moore
Audio: Dolby Digital Mono
Aspect Ratio: 1.33:1 Fullscreen
Transfer Format: 4:3 (Black and White)
Category: Box Sets
Region: 1,2,3,4,5,6
Format: DVD
Year: 1964
Distributor: Shock
Rating: PG
Languages: English
Running Time: 1150 minsLabels: 2005, DVD, Leslie Charteris, Roger Moore, TV
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