BIGfrontier BIG TALK with David Hedison: Chicago 10/2010

Steve Lundin talks with David Hedison about his experiences working with Irwin Allen on Voyage to the Bottom of the Sea, The Fly, Bond films and his long career on the stage. Hedison wraps the interview with some professional advice for all aspiring actors. This candid, funny and insightful interview is well worth ten minutes of your life! September 2010.

[@MrPotinha]

David hedison , one of the most important actors of this age , I really enjoyed to see him on this interview , he seems to be with a great shape already . Simply wonderful !!!!!!!

[@susanclark1268]

I have been forturnate to meet David Hedison three time in the last six years. He is a very nice man, handsome and a true gentleman.

[@bobbova8708]

David Hedison-a true gentleman.I had the pleasure of meeting mr.Hedison at chiller theatre on multiple occasions-each time he was a joy to speak with.one of the few true genuine people out there.

[@prettycountrygirl2]

So great to see one of my favorites stars: David Hedison. He is still LOOKING GOOD.

[@jetleg1]

David Hedison - a hero in life and a hero as Lee.. from Israel

[@TheDkachmar]

I sent the link to David and he said he was "very pleased" with how this interview turned out and he was glad all the fans were enjoying it so much. Diane

[@johnbockelie3899]

According to the movie, " Voyage to the bottom of the sea", the Seaviews Captain was a man named John Philips. But that was the movie from 1961. David Hedison will always be Captain Lee Crane. S.S.R.N. SEAVIEW.

[@firstimpressionphotography1362]

Great actor and I love his work. But I HAVE TO say that I hope everyone realizes what an RIDICULOUSLY handsome man this guy is....absolutely among the top 10 most handsome actors in Hollywood of all time. And to be his age and STILL look as fantastic as he does...with a still thick head of hair. I WISH I was half as good looking as him!

[@MichaelSmith-ui5zs]

+First Impression Photography indeed, he's 83 here.

[@firstimpressionphotography1362]

Michael Smith ?!?!?!?!?!?! ARE YOU SERIOUS??

[@leilagata3238]

DAVID HEDISON un grande ator ,nos meus tempos de menina eu era apaixonada pelo capitao lee adimiro demas esse grande ator

[@randalmotorhomemusicasdicas]

SOMOS DOIS!! QUE SAUDADE DAQUELE TEMPO DE CRIANÇA E DE BONS FILMES!!! ABRAÇO

[@TooleManTV]

Great interview. Steve did his homework beforehand. Thanks for the great work! Here's my one bit of unsolicited advice: Next time, put a mic on the interviewee so we can hear him over that background chatter. Good sound gives the piece a more professional feel.

[@alameda1212]

Great to see David looking so good and, yes, young at his age. Also, love that he enjoyed Richard Basehart who was so good and very UNDERAPPRECIATED by audiences and Hollywood today. Both these men should be appreciated more, especially Richard Basehart.

[@gloriaannopperman2734]

What a tremendous actor and gentleman. He and Richard Basehart had great chemistry on Voyage. I loved and watched all the shows and am now on the fanfic series of Voyage. Lee Crane aka David-- you now have the greatest voyage of all above in the clouds of Heaven. I am saving this interview as one of my favorites so I can always view it. A dedicated Texan

[@Trucker1957]

A truly nice man, great actor ,and very handsome.

[@gatitobonita]

Love David Hedison

[@joseeduardo1349]

se siente una nostalgia y alegria de ver como es la vida..todo se acaba la materia se acaba como se acaba el ser humano por mucho que uno se cuide por lo menos para tener una vejez digna y buenos recuerdos eso es estar vivo y tener todas esas experiencias bonitas para contar........me da gusto ver este actor despues de tanto tiempo con ese semablante bien un abrazo y que se siga cuidando adios.

[@PaulKyriazi]

Great interview with a fantastic positive ending.

[@luizpigeon]

é muito nostalgico, lembro da minha infancia quando assistia viagem ao fundo do mar.

[@anton1990]

I wish I could meet him. His performance in the Fly is incredible. Half of it is just silent pantomime.

[@nancydionisi9346]

Wonderful actor David Hedison, unforgettable Captain Crane!

[@randalmotorhomemusicasdicas]

QUE BOM VER ESSE NOSSO HERÓI DAS NOSSAS INFÂNCIAS!! ABRAÇO A TODOS OS AMIGOS ADMIRADORES DOS BONS FILMES SEJA DE QUALQUER PARTE DO MUNDO!!

[@PhillT1988]

He's a class act

[@felixralph1]

David we miss you, return to work we will be very happy because you are talented and comes to us credibility in any role that you do.

[@MR1227]

Interesting quotes on Hedison trying to get black actors onto VOYAGE. By the third season I recall there was indeed a black crewman, but he was just one of those speechless extras who never uttered a word. He would sometimes be at the helm IIRC.

[@itsmegp46]

At 84 years old, he looks fantastic! He's a real gentleman as well.

[@eniv62]

A great hero. God bless him.

[@jorgefernandolozanosandova5593]

Aleluya amen es que ofende con sus comentarios llenos de odio hacia la Santa Iglesia yo doy mi nombre y el se escuda con sobre nombres

[@eniv62]

jorge fernando lozano sandoval Disculpa Jorge, creo que te equivocaste de blog. Si hay mucha gente que odia a la Santa Iglesia, pero tenemos que hacer dos cosas, respetar, y defender nuestra, fe, sin dejar de respetar a los demas. Saludos.

[@cecilia4062]

EL EVANGELIO DE JESUCRISTO ESTÁ ESCRITO, Y FUE ESCRITO POR AMOR A TODOS LOS HOMBRES. S. JUAN 3:16.

[@juancmn1]

A gentleman and a very under rated actor!!!!

[@lazyhazeldaisy9596]

It's always nice that David spoke about Richard Basehart he genuinely loved the man and you can tell they got on well with the character's they played together. Anyone who loves Richard I highly recommend 'Time Limit'1957 with Richard Widmark my goodness the acting in that blow me away.( It is available on KZbin)

[@superade1000]

David still looks amazing even now, he don't seem to age one bit ;)

[@tinaratu7302]

Omg.... he looks still handsome and young .i love you david,

[@J_D_Sisson]

Christ! If he shaved off that beard and dyed his hair, you'd hardly think he'd aged at all!

[@phillyflash43]

wow, a shave, some hair dye and he could be back on the bridge of the seaview!

[@CdFbroderies]

Best thoughts from a french fan !

[@mariojorgenevesdeholandajo3043]

Ficará pra sempre em nossas memórias.fenomeno

[@gloriaojeda]

Como diria la cancion " Como han pasado los años" Parece que fue ayer cuando yo vehia esta serie. Todavia sigue muy guapo y mas interesante con esas canas. Saludos desde guadalajara, jal. mexico.

[@mariaeugeniamercadomolina2573]

The love forever in my life.

[@kevinpeat8141]

David Hedison would have made a great james bond God bless you David

[@Ljordan093]

I would love to see a sequel to Voyage

[@gloriaojeda]

Opino lo mismo que davidjbasil para mi fue y es un excelente actor y sobretodo un galan de lo mejor.

[@aliciadeluca8809]

ETERNO CUANTA NOSTALGIA

[@Lookinland]

I wrote my own and also have written a sequel to Lost in Space,Land of the Giants and The Time Tunnel I used to imagine The Fly was a prequel to Star Trek That the professor played by Hedison invented molecular transportation that was in Star Trek

[@davidjbasil]

me parece increible poder ver a mi galan favorito tan bien,tan lucido.me encanto Elsa

[@DakariKingMykan]

He's definately not young at 2012 he's 85 but, you right. He's got some sort of secret

[@Lookinland]

He was in Young and Restless a few years ago Doesnt he have odd green coloured eyes? I love those Irwin Allen shows

[@taroman7100]

Thanks for posting. Such a lovely and still gorgeous, gracious man. The best and hottest submarine captain ever! Sail on Seaview.

[@leeinvegas]

He's 90 now wow

[@excelsciors]

I replace the phrase "Work Hard" with "Work Smart"!

[@Lookinland]

Also,a microphone closer to the mouth can do wonders Awesomeo interview otherwise

[@centurionknight]

I wish they would do a Voyage Reunion

[@lindamcooper1]

centurionknight I know that this was posted 7 years ago, but at this point in time, it would be impossible since David Hedison is the only surviving main cast member.

[@aliciadeluca8809]

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