116: Bond's Bad Mix Tape

Diamonds are Forever. As the James Bond creators came together after On Her Majesty's Secret Service, they had a lot to figure out, who would be the next Bond with George Lazenby not returning and just as importantly what was the upcoming adventure for Bond to be? In this episode of The 602 Club host Matthew Rushing is joined by 00 agents Christy Morris and John Champion to talk about Diamonds are Forever. We discuss Christy's history with Bond, continuing the character, Americanization, does it work, theme and music, Blofeld, henchmen, Bond women, the setting and our ratings. Chapters Christy's Bond Story (00:03:39) Continuing Bond (00:06:24) Americanization (00:13:26) Does it Work (00:17:11) Theme and Music (00:26:00) Blofeld's Back (00:30:11) Interesting Henchmen (00:35:29) Bond Vehicles (00:39:48) Bond Women (00:41:32) Tiffany Case (00:46:14) Plenty O'Toole (00:51:33) The Setting (00:54:36) Ratings (01:02:07) Host Matthew Rushing Guests Christy Morris John Champion Production Matthew Rushing (Editor and Producer) C Bryan Jones (Executive Producer) Ken Tripp (Executive Producer) Matthew Rushing (Executive Producer) Richard Marquez (Production Manager) Brandon-Shea Mutala (Patreon Manager) Norman C. Lao (Associate Producer) Ken Tripp (Associate Producer) Davis Grayson (Associate Producer)