• Jambone@lemmy.world
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        5 months ago

        He plays “Commander Adams”. It’s been a while since I’ve seen it, but as I recall it’s a pretty decent sci-fi movie. And it’s the only serious role that I think I’ve ever seen him in.

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          5 months ago

          He was a dramatic actor up until he did Airplane! That’s one of the reasons he was cast in the role.

          • Multiplexer@discuss.tchncs.de
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            5 months ago

            50s sci fi movie, actually.

            Part of that groundbreaking film stuff starting in that decade, kicking off our modern understanding of the genre.

            Twilight Zone also comes to mind.
            Currently watching season 2 of it. Totally great stuff, so many “firsts” in there!