An American correspondent pretends to go over to the Germans in World War II but is instead working for the officially neutral United States against Hitler.An American correspondent pretends to go over to the Germans in World War II but is instead working for the officially neutral United States against Hitler.An American correspondent pretends to go over to the Germans in World War II but is instead working for the officially neutral United States against Hitler.
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I never watched "Blue Light", but I do remember the TV ads on ABC. It was a mid-season replacement. It was the same mid-season that also introduced the "Batman" TV series to the world. We all know about "Batman", but I haven't even heard the name "Blue Light" since I was in elementary school.
I had no idea what the series was about, but I knew that Robert Goulet had something to do with it. Now I'm seeing that it was about Nazis and World War II Europe. I had no idea.
Yeah, I was a pup at the time. Certain little facts always stick with me.
I had no idea what the series was about, but I knew that Robert Goulet had something to do with it. Now I'm seeing that it was about Nazis and World War II Europe. I had no idea.
Yeah, I was a pup at the time. Certain little facts always stick with me.
I remember the series which we used to watch back in 1966. The intrigue and the plots were well executed (pardon the pun since there were a few Nazis, suspicious of David March' activities, who were bent on finding a reason to execute him).
David March was always one step ahead and always managed to complete his mission.
I also remember this program being made into a movie which was a combination of a few episodes from the TV series, which I found to be only slightly disappointing, since I enjoyed the TV series.
Now that Robert Goulet has survived the many years since the series was aired and he has entertained audiences since, both as a popular singer and as an excellent actor as his long list of credits prove, it would be nice if the series would be released on DVD. Hello? is anybody listening?
David March was always one step ahead and always managed to complete his mission.
I also remember this program being made into a movie which was a combination of a few episodes from the TV series, which I found to be only slightly disappointing, since I enjoyed the TV series.
Now that Robert Goulet has survived the many years since the series was aired and he has entertained audiences since, both as a popular singer and as an excellent actor as his long list of credits prove, it would be nice if the series would be released on DVD. Hello? is anybody listening?
I agree! My sister and I loved this show. Robert Goulet was great, the plots were interesting (we were 11 and 16, in the prior to internet days) I would love to see these shows again. "where were the Yankees in '37, '38 etc". I wonder if anyone else remembers that reference! K
I'm sorry to hear Robert is ill, and awaiting a transplant. He and Carol Lawrence (the Broadway maria in West Side Story) were the height of glamour for us in the 60's. My best wishes and hopes go out to him
Loved the Emerald Nuts Ad--I think someone else remembered Blue Light
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I'm sorry to hear Robert is ill, and awaiting a transplant. He and Carol Lawrence (the Broadway maria in West Side Story) were the height of glamour for us in the 60's. My best wishes and hopes go out to him
Loved the Emerald Nuts Ad--I think someone else remembered Blue Light
Why does this site insist on 10 lines?
I'm just trying to fill space to get me comments posted.
In 1962, Paramount Pictures released THE COUNTERFEIT TRAITOR, based on the true story of Eric Ericson (William Holden), a Swedish industrialist, who, while 'working' for the Nazis, was actually an allied spy. While branded a 'collaborator' by his friends, he provided vital information, at great risk to his life.
Four years later, as the worldwide 'James Bond' craze was beginning to wind down, 20th Century Fox decided the film's concept might make an exciting espionage series, changed the lead from a Swedish businessman to an American correspondent, and cast popular Broadway/singing star Robert Goulet as the agent, code named 'Blue Light'.
Each episode, while pretending to support Nazi activities, and broadcasting anti-American propaganda, Goulet's 'David March' would actually be passing, in code, essential strategic information to the allies. The job, of course, branded him a traitor, a role he had to continuously play, even carrying on the charade with the woman he loved, Suzanne Duchard, portrayed by French actress Christine Carère (only the allied High Command knew his secret). Some members of the Gestapo had suspicions of March's sincerity, however, and would sometimes pass him 'bad' information, hoping to trip him up, and then execute him.
Shot in color, and broadcast on ABC, "Blue Light" placed March among the highest ranking Nazis, with frequent parties and social occasions providing an elegant backdrop to the intrigue. Goulet's performance was convincing in his dramatic TV debut, and the series wasn't bad, despite the occasional 'sixties' hairdo popping up, and the laughable German accents the actors portraying 'Nazis' all adopted. What ultimately killed the program was simply a bad time slot, and poor ratings.
For another 'take' on an American journalist/spy 'working' for the Nazis in WWII, catch MOTHER NIGHT, a MUCH darker 1996 film with Nick Nolte.
Four years later, as the worldwide 'James Bond' craze was beginning to wind down, 20th Century Fox decided the film's concept might make an exciting espionage series, changed the lead from a Swedish businessman to an American correspondent, and cast popular Broadway/singing star Robert Goulet as the agent, code named 'Blue Light'.
Each episode, while pretending to support Nazi activities, and broadcasting anti-American propaganda, Goulet's 'David March' would actually be passing, in code, essential strategic information to the allies. The job, of course, branded him a traitor, a role he had to continuously play, even carrying on the charade with the woman he loved, Suzanne Duchard, portrayed by French actress Christine Carère (only the allied High Command knew his secret). Some members of the Gestapo had suspicions of March's sincerity, however, and would sometimes pass him 'bad' information, hoping to trip him up, and then execute him.
Shot in color, and broadcast on ABC, "Blue Light" placed March among the highest ranking Nazis, with frequent parties and social occasions providing an elegant backdrop to the intrigue. Goulet's performance was convincing in his dramatic TV debut, and the series wasn't bad, despite the occasional 'sixties' hairdo popping up, and the laughable German accents the actors portraying 'Nazis' all adopted. What ultimately killed the program was simply a bad time slot, and poor ratings.
For another 'take' on an American journalist/spy 'working' for the Nazis in WWII, catch MOTHER NIGHT, a MUCH darker 1996 film with Nick Nolte.
Goulet was excellent. He brought gravitas to the role of David March and all of the cast were very good. The guest stars and supporting players were well chosen and familiar from previous Nazi roles including Eric Brayden from Rat Patrol, Francis Lederer and Oscar Beregi. The actresses were all knockouts, of course. Unfortunately, the show lasted slightly over half a season. An official DVD and Blu Ray would be terrific but seems unlikely while crap gets the green light instead of the blue light.
Did you know
- TriviaFour episodes of this series were compiled and released theatrically as a feature film, I Deal in Danger (1966).
- ConnectionsEdited into OSS contre Gestapo (1966)
Details
- Runtime30 minutes
- Color
- Aspect ratio
- 1.33 : 1
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