Harvey Brownstone Interview with Barbara Bain, Legendary Actress, “Mission: Impossible”

Harvey Brownstone conducts an in-depth Interview with Barbara Bain, Legendary Actress, “Mission Impossible”
About Harvey's guest:
Today’s special guest, Barbara Bain, is a beloved actress who is perhaps best known for her portrayal of undercover agent “Cinnamon Carter” on the classic TV series, “Mission: Impossible”, for which she became the first actress in television history to receive 3 consecutive Emmy Awards for Outstanding Lead Actress in a Drama Series.
She also received a Golden Globe Award nomination and a Photoplay Award nomination for Best Female TV star. She also created the iconic role of “Dr. Helena Russell” in the classic British science fiction series “Space: 1999” and the made-for-TV movies “Alien Attack”, “Destination Moonbase Alpha”, “Cosmic Princess” and “Journey Through the Black Sun”.
And over the years we’ve seen her in dozens of TV shows including “The Dick Van Dyke Show”, “Perry Mason”, “Get Smart”, “Moonlighting”, “Murder, She Wrote”, “Diagnosis Murder”, “CSI” and many more. Her movie credits include “Savage”, “Skinheads”, “Panic”, “Bel Air”, “Trapped”, “Political Disasters”, “Nothing Special”, “On the Rocks”, “American Gun”, for which she received a DVD Exclusive Award nomination for Best Supporting Actress, and 3 of my favourite short films: “Reconnected”, for which she received a Best Actress nomination at the Madrid International Film Festival; “Take My Hand”, for which she won 3 prestigious film festival awards; and “Pacific Edge”, for which she won Best Actress Awards at the Golden Door International Film Festival AND the Los Angeles Independent Film Festival. And I can’t resist mentioning her hilarious performance as “Dr. Olga Schmetner” in the 1981 TV movie, “The Harlem Globetrotters on Gilligan’s Island”.
On the stage, she’s won Los Angeles Critic's Circle and DramaLogue Awards for her performances in "Wings", "Happy Days" and "The Chairs".
And in 2016 she received a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame.
And if ALL OF THAT weren’t enough, out guest founded a children’s literacy program through the Screen Actors Guild called "Book Pals", which initially had hundreds of actors reading to school children in major cities across America. And now it’s an online program called “Storyline Online”, so kids all over the world can choose a famous actor to read them a story.
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[@caradecaballo]

That was one of the best interviews. I feel like you could have talked to her for another hour. Such an amazing, smart and beloved actor.

[@harveybrownstoneinterviews8980]

Yes I loved every moment of our time together and hated to see the interview come to an end

[@amphotos]

I love Barbara Bain and I love this interview, Harvey! Once again, great questions from you and Miss Bain is an inspiration.

[@harveybrownstoneinterviews8980]

Alan YOU are an inspiration. Thank you for blessing my life with your friendship and support.

[@Jasper7182009]

Barbara Bain - the most beautiful woman to grace television screens.

[@harveybrownstoneinterviews8980]

So true. And at 92 she is still stunning!

[@tomjones2348]

No question about it!

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@tomjones2348 so true

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@tomjones2348 so true

[@cookingartguy2170]

I wish I were this sharp and had this much wisdom at my age of 68. I was a huge fan of Mission Impossible when I was young. One of those interviews where I hung on every word. Wonderful, brilliant lady, glamorous and chic yet totally unpretentious. A true teacher. ❤

[@harveybrownstoneinterviews8980]

You sized her up perfectly. Thanks so much for taking the time not only to watch our show, but to post your wonderful comments. I appreciate you very much.

[@jameswinters7920]

Surprised she’s still with us. Fascinating woman. Good interview.

[@harveybrownstoneinterviews8980]

Thanks so much

[@cmcb09]

She is still travelling around the country meeting fans at Collectors Shows, incredible longevity.

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@cmcb09 God bless her.

[@susangoodknight5837]

THIS interview is so well conducted... I am almost halfway through, and I am treasuring every word. I wanted to see what others were thinking, so here I am. She is brilliant and of necessity, as an actress, naturally self aware- and the questions are absolutely excellent. I had no idea what she is in reality like as a person. This is a gift to behold, truly. My fiance and I are watching in order every Mission Impossible on his CD's. She is a gift. I did guess she was like this in person and I was right. I love what she is like! I cannot wait to see what is asked and said next....

[@harveybrownstoneinterviews8980]

It’s very rare that someone is so enraptured by an interview that they post a comment even before the interview is finished!! Thank you so much doing that!!! Your support of our show is greatly appreciated

[@slc2466]

One can only hope to have the positive mindset and energy Ms. Bain has maintained to this day, judging by this great interview!

[@harveybrownstoneinterviews8980]

Yes she truly is a marvel!

[@frangoldstein7171]

Absolutely wonderful interview, Mr. Harvey Brownstone. U really brought out the best in Barbara Bain. She is a fabulously beautiful, down to earth brilliant woman & I'm one of the people she spoke of whose life was totally changed because of her being a strong, independent role model 4 me!! I bless her everyday....

[@harveybrownstoneinterviews8980]

What a beautiful message! Thank you so very much for taking the time to post your comments about this very special episode of our show!

[@mikemclane8821]

Great show and she was a fav actress of mine. Thank you Harvey

[@harveybrownstoneinterviews8980]

My pleasure. Thanks so much for watching

[@mikemclane8821]

@@harveybrownstoneinterviews8980 she was in the Daily Mail pushing her shopping cart out of Ralphs to her black MB. She was not wearing oversized star sunglasses, but she wore a ballcap.

[@mikemclane8821]

@@harveybrownstoneinterviews8980 Harvey just checking to make sure you are okay ????? The fires are so bad.

[@jeffreyerickson6766]

Thank you Harvey. Barbara looks fantastic. You asked great questions.

[@harveybrownstoneinterviews8980]

Thank you so much!

[@MariangelaDiCarlo-dg7gl]

Fantastic interview! Barbara Bain has incredible vitality and energy. A true legend!!!

[@harveybrownstoneinterviews8980]

I’m so pleased you enjoyed this interview. Thanks for watching

[@brucemay5409]

Great reminiscences from the wonderful Barbara Bain..

[@harveybrownstoneinterviews8980]

It was quite a coup getting her on our show! Thanks for watching!

[@Andy28-m6e]

As a retired teacher, I truly appreciate what Barbara has done For literacy. Thanks for this interview, Harvey and Barbara!

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Thank YOU for your contribution to education and for watching our show.

[@cyndy45]

I watch an episode of Mission Impossible every day.

[@harveybrownstoneinterviews8980]

I hope one day to hear you say that you watch an episode of Harvey Brownstone Interviews every day

[@cyndy45]

@@harveybrownstoneinterviews8980 I do, I'm a huge Helen Reddy fan and I watched all of your interviews with Jim Keaton the Monday.

[@harveybrownstoneinterviews8980]

Oh that makes me so very happy!! I put my heart and soul into every episode of our show, and your support means the world to me. Thank you so much!!

[@PhilAlumb]

I'm grateful and happy I found this interview with such a Talent !

[@harveybrownstoneinterviews8980]

I’m even more grateful for your support of our show!!!

[@andrewjones3022]

Fantastic video! Thank you Harvey and thank you Barbara! I wish you could have talked about 'Space 1999' a bit more though. I am a bit of a Sci fi fan! Cheers and very best wishes from Andy in London UK.

[@harveybrownstoneinterviews8980]

Thank you so much for watching. This was one of those interviews where I went where my guest wanted to take me. I’ll leave it at that. The rest will be in my memoir!

[@andrewjones3022]

No problem and I fully understand. Thank you for replying back and once again, very best wishes! Andy.

[@harveybrownstoneinterviews8980]

Thank you Andy for your support of our show. I hope you will check out our other great interviews and consider subscribing to our KZbin channel. 🙏❤️

[@andrewjones3022]

I've subscribed to your channel for over a year now and regularly watch your fantastic interviews!! Two of my favourites were the i interviews with Burt Ward (Robin of batman fame), and Tina Cole (Katie from 'My Three Sons'). I am a HUGE!! fan of 1950s/60s US and UK T.V. and film. I am also a big fan of My Three Sons'. Is it possible you could arrange interviews with Stanley Livingston ('Chip's from My Three Sons) and / or, Barry Livingston ('Ernie' from the same show)? Anyway thanks a million for your gracious reply back and once again thank you for your great interviews!! Cheers from Andy.

[@drbonesshow1]

Back in the day, Barbara Bain - Wow!!!

[@harveybrownstoneinterviews8980]

Even today, as you can see - she’s formidable

[@drbonesshow1]

@@harveybrownstoneinterviews8980 I don't want to fight with her I want to remember how beautiful she was. Just like I was handsome once - a distant memory.

[@Sully44JJ]

Barbara will forever be classy and regal!

[@harveybrownstoneinterviews8980]

Yes!!!

[@TheRavenal]

Thank you for having Barbara Bain as a guest. I got interrupted while watching, but look forward to tuning back in.

[@harveybrownstoneinterviews8980]

I hope you’ll see the whole interview

[@clydemoyler8021]

A GREAT LADY AND ACTRESS

[@harveybrownstoneinterviews8980]

Yes indeed. I absolutely love her

[@bejoyful]

Still a stunning person; enjoyed seeing her on film. Wonderful Barbara focuses on children's literacy that opens the world to them.

[@harveybrownstoneinterviews8980]

I’m so glad you enjoyed this interview. Thank you for watching.

[@johncampbell1152]

A beautiful interview, Harvey, conducted with your legendary kindness and brilliance. Good on you!

[@harveybrownstoneinterviews8980]

Thank you so much from my heart to yours

[@danliebman8943]

Once again, you brought out the best in your guest. And I have no doubt Barbara Bain agrees, and very much appreciates the interview.

[@harveybrownstoneinterviews8980]

Thank you so much! Barbara was very happy with the interview and we’ve become good friends since we filmed it. Thank you for your very kind support of our show.

[@simon4179]

Such a fan of barbara . Full of wisdom as well.

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I hope one day you will be a fan of our show

[@CC_Timbral]

I watching an episode from Season 2 today. Cinnamon is doing something really technical on her own developing some secret film. Its so cool, seriously ground breaking for 1960s. Barbara does it so cool and in command. Thanks so much.

[@harveybrownstoneinterviews8980]

I just loved her on that show. And I loved having her on our show!!

[@roseapuzzo]

Love Barbara, another great interview

[@harveybrownstoneinterviews8980]

Thanks so much!

[@jeffreyerickson6766]

Wikipedia said Miss Bain was in an episode of "My Mother the Car"!

[@harveybrownstoneinterviews8980]

That’s correct

[@cmcb09]

If you get a chance to watch it she was delightful in an against-type role.

[@roseapuzzo]

Thank you ❤️

[@harveybrownstoneinterviews8980]

You’re very welcome.

[@ralphromeo7066]

The mission may have been "impossible " but the show was undoubtedly iconic. Barbara is fascinating to hear, Harvey.

[@harveybrownstoneinterviews8980]

Yes she really is. I absolutely adore her!

[@TangoEliott]

I always liked her. She is a great actress and she has lived life. What a great interview, but would anyone expect less with Mr. Brownstone? She has had a long life and for that I am happy because so many of the greats have left us. I do not know where the years went but they flew by. Mission Impossible was Must See TV.

[@harveybrownstoneinterviews8980]

I’m so happy and grateful that you enjoyed this interview and for your support of our show. Without our loyal viewers we are nothing

[@davewoodman8326]

Fascinating how everything came together, once she forced herself to prepare.

[@harveybrownstoneinterviews8980]

Yes. The same thing is true of my interviews. It’s all about preparation

[@mcarlkv53]

I have never watched any episode of the original mission impossible until February of this year 2024. Never really heard of it but I just bought a Roku tv and have been watching mission impossible every day…. Wow what a great show… Barbara Bain was great! You should interview if you can with the other ladies: Lesley Ann warren, Barbara Anderson, and Lynda day George….

[@harveybrownstoneinterviews8980]

Lesley Ann Warren has appeared on our show. Don’t miss it!!

[@thomasalbert6687]

Anyone who can pay their bills with acting is praiseworthy, be it stage, movies or TV. In the days when there was a huge chasm between the big screen and the small screen at home (you were one or the other) Barbara Bain had the ability to come across as a film actress despite the vehicle being a television series. I cannot think of another performer of that time who did this. She was assured, sexy and always conveyed she knew what she was doing, with nothing to prove. Mission ACCOMPLISHED!

[@harveybrownstoneinterviews8980]

I love your comments! Thank you so much!!

[@DavidAskew-o9u]

In Diagnosis Murder, she reprised her role as Cinnamon Carter.

[@harveybrownstoneinterviews8980]

Oh I didn’t know that. So cool

[@jameswinters7920]

Did the MI movies give bring new interest to her series and her role in it. Great that she does so much for the kids. She was a beauty.

[@harveybrownstoneinterviews8980]

Oh yes the MI movies triggered a lot of interest in the TV series.

[@watanabewatanabe7886]

The old cast was invited to be in the first Tom cruise version. When they found out that they were going to kill them off they turned it down.

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@watanabewatanabe7886 can you blame them?

[@bertino196]

Una donna fantastica 🙂

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Gracias mi amor.

[@MsBackstager]

Add that she was with David Janssen in his first tv series RICHARD DIAMOND.

[@harveybrownstoneinterviews8980]

Yes she sure was.

[@MsBackstager]

@@harveybrownstoneinterviews8980 For all the glam parts that she has played, she def is NOT a diva.

[@harveybrownstoneinterviews8980]

@MsBackstager not a diva at all

[@josepinheiro6064]

Not a very important part of her story...but she is so stylish even now. Very distinctive not just a very pretty lady.

[@harveybrownstoneinterviews8980]

So true. Thank you so much for watching.

[@MsBackstager]

What an intriguing lady and interview. Perhaps she didn't want to delve into her relationship with exhusband Martin L. on a more personal level but that would have been also very intriguing.

[@harveybrownstoneinterviews8980]

She didn’t want to talk about the marriage

[@JoanneLaplante]

Hey Barbara; I have been watching Mission Impossible with you and your ex-husband your husband at that time, Martin Landu.

[@harveybrownstoneinterviews8980]

Ms Bain doesn’t read the comments on our KZbin channel

[@drbonesshow1]

Does Harvey live in a brownstone?

[@harveybrownstoneinterviews8980]

As a matter of fact he does!

[@StevenFeldleit]

Her speech seemed to pull her mouth to the left. Did she ever have a stroke

[@harveybrownstoneinterviews8980]

I don’t know but I noticed it too