Leta Powell Drake Interview with Robert Vaughn and David McCallum

[@LPJack02]

RIP Robert Vaughn (November 22, 1932 - November 11, 2016), aged 83 And RIP David McCallum (September 19, 1933 - September 25, 2023), aged 90 You both will be remembered as legends.

[@jimjam51075]

Leta Powell, the interviewer also left us in 2021. It's weird to see interviews from the 80s now where everyone is gone. But I guess people will be saying that about the 2020s in 4k some day.

[@reybarreto7979]

Watching their humorous facial expressions during this interview, I realize now why UNCLE was so popular. These guys had charisma and both of them had a lovable quality, but especially David McCallum.

[@comicbookal]

One of my many favorite shows of the 60's. I had the toys, the ID cards, and the paperback books (comics too) of this excellent spy themed television series. Never missed an episode and was sad when it ended in '68. Rest in Peace, Mr. Vaugn, Mr. McCallum, and Mr.Carroll.

[@BingCherry11]

When I was 10 years old a group of us all knew what UNCLE stood for. It was imprinted in our hearts!!!! We were big fans of the show.

[@groksr]

Spell the name of David mccallum's character

[@libertangolyrics3308]

Love it. I was born 1980. Got invisible man dvd now. I used to act out the scenes as a kid with my gloves and balaclava for the mask. I don't mind seeing the strings at times, they were great story's. Just like seeing the strings on the thunderbirds was a part of enjoying it. Noticing some actors in it from 'Columbo' 'the Waltons' and also 'Mork and Mindy'. Dr Weston was a VERY clever-looking character. Enjoying the dvd very much.

[@REVNUMANEWBERN]

@@groksr 😂😂😂😆😆😆 Couldn't spell it but sure loved saying it as a kid ILLIA KURIKAN

[@TheBob3759]

Only true fans would know that.

[@jimdrummer816]

We were so bummed when Laugh In took over their time slot. Talk about disappointed kids.

[@matt75hooper]

55+ years later.......the little kid inside me still remembered what U.N.C.L.E. stood for......I had the whole kit. Gun......jacket......holster......pen......and badge. The handgun came with extenders to make it into a rifle. SoooOOOoooo cooOOoooool.

[@jgstargazer]

Wow! Every kid's dream!

[@Alan-lv9rw]

My father met Robert many times. A very nice gentleman. I’m guessing David was just as nice. Two classy guys.

[@MrDaiseymay]

The best of Robert Vaughn was his role in ''BULLET;; as a nasty local Politician.

[@vordman]

@@MrDaiseymay He played a great villain in Columbo too, got trapped because he forgot fingerprints can be left on the inside of surgical gloves. I don't know if that's true in reality but his face was priceless!

[@michellefalleur960]

​@@vordman ... I remember that one !! Was good.

[@alexdavies7394]

R.I.P David McCallum. He looked good for his age, I can tell he looked after himself.

[@redd605]

He was all ways my favourite in the uncle series, I was always fascinated by the numbers there had him number 2 in section one ,he was affectly solos boss.

[@klausrain111]

Watched this almost every week.

[@MrAddonald9]

Two things: I hope that You Tube downloads full episodes of Uncle, including this movie; and I will always wish that Robert Vaugh had done a guest shot on NCIS before he passed!!

[@EllenBeeBoutique]

He was brilliant in Hustle, a great foil to Mick Brix.

[@ds1868]

RIP David McCallum.

[@robharding4028]

Loved the original tv show back in 64 ! Happy days.

[@morleyyan3414]

Robert was the last surviving member of the original Magnificent Seven, A classic western movie.

[@durgadas3505]

DR. ROBERT VAUGHAN IS MY MOST FAVOURITE HERO!!! I ADMIRE HIS AMAZING STYLE OF WALKING!!!!! DR DURGA PADA DAS!!!

[@tonydonofrio6528]

I had the Man From U.N.C.L.E. Napoleon Solo gun kit when I was a kid.

[@libertangolyrics3308]

Love it. I was born 1980. Got invisible man dvd now. I used to act out the scenes as a kid with my gloves and balaclava for the mask. I don't mind seeing the strings at times, they were great story's. Just like seeing the strings on the thunderbirds was a part of enjoying it. Noticing some actors in it from 'Columbo' 'the Waltons' and also 'Mork and Mindy'. Dr Weston was a VERY clever-looking character. Enjoying the dvd very much.

[@libertangolyrics3308]

@James Vickers I got the dvd through my door this morning.

[@jimmymalone9139]

I had an ak 47. Still have

[@davidfos84]

David McCallum looked insanely young for fifty here.

[@missymani]

What???? He was 50? No way, he always looked too young for his age.

[@virginiaconnor8350]

@@missymani He takes better care of himself-better than many actors did- and do. He's almost 87-9/19.

[@dalebaker9109]

Yes. His still blond here. Looked young for a long time. Robert, looks like his dad.

[@davidfos84]

@@dalebaker9109 Hmmmm. Robert still looks good imho.

[@dalebaker9109]

David Foster he did. Always looked good.

[@stephenedwards9872]

Two points to make. 1 Robert was a superb expert on the Vietnam era very bright. 2 he hated man from uncle in the last series when people were wearing monkey costumes in one episode.his autobiography is a great read.

[@gallery7596]

Yes, the network made them go "camp" which was big at the time because of "Batman," but the first two seasons maintained just the right balance of humour and drama.

[@mawsjumbler]

Very satisfying! "Manfred Muncle"...I love it!

[@TheZAMBONILADY]

Thank you so much for sharing this. I've never seen it before. I grew up watching The Man From Uncle, watched the re-runs in syndication, bought the entire series on DVD (in the nifty attache case), and eventually found the DVDs for this and the other movies. I highly recommend both Robert Vaughn's autobiography and David McCallum's mystery novel.

[@bakilacat1]

Robert a humble man. Never saw him except for a few MFU when I was a toddler and MOSTLY in Columbo!!! Love David!

[@johanprx7985]

When this movie came out it was actually the first time I saw Uncle (and George Lazenby). Loved it immediately. Later saw some of the original series as well and loved it. Hope to see all episodes soon.

[@shawneequa3521]

Mr. Robert Vaughn & Mr. David McCallum were the best. They made us all want to grow up & Protect & Serve our Country. We had our Agent Fan Club & one of us went on to work at the FBI !!! Thank you for being our Role Models for the Future🙏God Bless you & your Families🥰Shawneequa Pearson Wyche

[@joywest5885]

They were so good together as usual. Robert was so happy and David was very happy to be there with him. I believe David really loved Robert. I loved it when Robert touched David's hand - very sweet. I loved them in any situation. The interview was good. I never get tired of watching the two of them together. They will always be in my heart.

[@virginiaconnor8350]

Don't start screwing their friendship like the You Tube (Illya/Solo) and the recent movie did. They have been friends for a long time and there's no overly affection as is made by the media. Both have been married and straight as a pin.

[@brendawestfenceroy9760]

@@virginiaconnor8350 You don't like what I said that's your problem. Get a life.

[@virginiaconnor8350]

@@brendawestfenceroy9760 Just because I don't agree with yours, don't say I don't have a life. I doubt if David would agree with you either and still has a life.

[@brendawestfenceroy9760]

@@virginiaconnor8350 You and your opinion means nothing to me! You do not speak for Mr. McCallum I'm sure. You can move on now.

[@AdmiralNelson1000]

@@virginiaconnor8350 p

[@vibeatles]

Thanks for this clip. This is the first time watching this interview. Great chemistry between them snd there was a special bond. From a fan of The Man From UNCLE.😉😊

[@virginiaconnor8350]

They were friends, co-workers.

[@cathleanjohnson675]

Vaughn was handsome but McCallum was the sexiest super spy ever on TV, to this day there hasn't been anyone to beat him.

[@DavidThomas-fb8bq]

I was just watching the man from uncle episode where they turned up in the A-Team.

[@j.j.campbell241]

Illya never would have turned into a baddie.

[@BlueKittyLuluQ]

RIP David ❤

[@ROCKINGMAN]

Although there were spy films before '62, it seems to have all started with Dr. No. Then there was Derek Flint, Matt Helm and The Man from U.N.C.L.E. Loved these two actors, played off each other well. Loved the show.

[@jimdrummer816]

And there was I Spy.

[@riffdigger2133]

At 1:58 - to 4:12, one of the most amazing single-takes, continuous camera follow shots I have ever seen. And I speak as a cinematographer. Everything fell into place composition-wise. No paid extras in the shot, just busy sidewalk people- I believe, yet they were never blocked to the camera lens. The actors did their lines into the wireless mics, without any flubs and appears to be live sound without overdubs, later. 2 minute walking shots are rarely pulled off successfully. MFU always had great cinematography in the first series. In fact, in the DVD set, they would shoot amazing shots with a handheld 35mm Arriflex which was pretty radical during the 60’s. David McCallum would drive to the MGM studios every day in his sports car, really enjoying the California lifestyle.

[@stephencarter7266]

Dude, thanks for that insight. I had to take another look.

[@THOMMGB]

There is one mistake that I caught. Napoleon ordered a hotdog with mustard and onions and the hotdog guy used the red ketchup squeeze bottle rather than the yellow mustard squeeze bottle.

[@Useaname]

Excellent comment

[@jimmymalone9139]

ALWAYS LIKED HIM DECENT MAN. COOL AS F

[@mariacristinabautista7636]

I love it!!!♥️

[@dorothysalois8070]

A great show and they were cool rip both superior actors

[@richardhenry5961]

David McCallum; He was a fine actor. Full of details toward any story line he acted. He was an ageless actor of sorts. May You R.I.P. Ducky!

[@kevinhealey6540]

David McCallum is a real nice guy. Vaughn too. Vaughn became an outspoken opponent when the Vietnam war was going on. It was very unpopular to do so at the time he was speaking out.

[@MrDaiseymay]

Yes---even President Kennedy was murdered, for his none approval.

[@charleswinokoor6023]

This interviewer was unprepared and clueless. She should have known that Vaughn was in Roger Corman’s “Teenage Caveman” before shooting her mouth off about “Little Shop of Horrors.” When she calls “Little Shop of Horror” an absolutely terrible film she doesn’t know what she’s talking about. Granted that not everyone liked that movie and thought it was funny, but it was completely tongue in cheek and never intended as a “serious” film. And Nicholson’s performance was priceless.

[@17donhol]

She did have nice legs however..👍

[@rashidahr4043]

As a kid I among many though David Mcallum was so lovely and my favourite but years later came to think what a lovely voice Robert Vaughan had

[@hazelanglin5907]

I watched it as it child

[@LydiaAlphabet]

Our idles back in the day!!!❤

[@angelwingz892]

*idols

[@bowler8]

Robert Vaughn always looked a lot older than David, yet David was only a year younger

[@angelwingz892]

Two very different gene pools, lifestyles and temperaments.

[@meestermeesterhastings.3159]

I had the man from U.N.C.L.E, pen that came with invisible ink.

[@DavidTurner-r1k]

TV has so much better back then and this was a quality show with two great actors.

[@karlos2586]

i love uncle and acthors . long life david maccallum

[@jimmymalone9139]

ACHTORS. ??? WHAT ARE THEY?

[@sterlingfury]

What the heck were they doing in Nebraska???

[@srisunihartimochsuni1661]

Terimakasih banyak masa kecil saya seperti Bonanza,Hawaii,The saint,The man from Uncle chip's dan ingin sebut satu2 kepanjang ini diantara dari mereka.Terobati juga rasa kagen & rindu yg lama sekali di pendam dihati ini.

[@peterkirgan2921]

Rip to both guys

[@thomasoaxaca9771]

Please notice that in the prequel Solo orders his hotdog with mustard and in the actual film he orders the hotdog with ketchup.pĺ

[@goldbug7127]

I can see why. I thought it pretty brave for a guy in a three piece suit to order mustard.

[@geltrudisgarciaortiz3036]

Napolión y Illyan ...que tiempo esos de lindas series bellos! Actores. Tramas algo tontas y mecanicas, pero daba gusto verlos a ellos. No es como las serie sangrientas de a hora y con actore que no se pueden ver.

[@toe2toe22]

I remember Solo's opening line, "Open channel D".

[@jimdrummer816]

Open channel D. Come in Mr. Waverly.

[@TyroneEpps]

Thos version is excellent 😊.!

[@lynfl9814]

Wow, Napoleon Solo wasn't on his game. In the clip of the UNCLE show, he asked for a hot dog with mustard and onions from the street vendor. The guy filling his order put ketchup on his hotdog.

[@thewol7534]

There's a name for that "Manfred Munkle" thing where you miss-hear a phrase in a way that gives it an entirely different meaning. They're called "mondegreens."

[@CaptainNavman]

United Network Command for Law and Enforcement. This and the W W West were my two fav shows.

[@alvinglenn458]

I thought it was Compendium .. .

[@mariacristinaparedesojeda1809]

Q lindooos!!😮💔

[@tomjustis7237]

Okay, I'm going to be a total dick here! When Solo and Kuriyakin step up to the hotdog stand, Solo orders one dog with mustard and onions. But at 3:49 they show the vendor pick up a RED container, which would be ketchup, and spray it over the dog. I think Solo MIGHT have noticed that! As I said, I'm a dick! BTW, I grew up with "The Man From UNCLE" and still love it to this day. I even had the UNCLE gun and ID when I was a kid. (Wish I still had them. They might be worth something on the collectors market.)

[@stephencarter7266]

Yeah, they weren't going to retake that long scene because that one guy _'clucked it up'_ at the end. Good looking out, though.

[@Useaname]

Very difficult doing a scene walking down a street, supposedly incognito, when everyone recognises you.

[@capitainebonhomme1609]

It's actually very easy. Everyone around them are extras !!! Haha 🤣😅

[@riffdigger2133]

Yes, User Name. See my recent post. And I speak as a cinematographer. There were no extras. Live action with live audio on wireless mics. Great capture tracking shot with 2 minutes of near perfect composition. The DVD series has a great doco as well. Pricey but worth it.

[@capitainebonhomme1609]

@@riffdigger2133 Thank you for your insightful comments. Quite impressive. What happens to unsuspected passersby? Wouldn't they be aware there were cameras filming? I assume they would have had to do the shot several times?

[@alvinglenn458]

@User Name I always wondered that anout Sidney and Vaughn in Alias also !! !

[@marymcdole578]

I added a comment here,but for some reason it's gone.IDK

[@cathleanjohnson675]

The show was ahead of it's time, during the "Cold War" of the 1960s the fact that an American and a Russian could work together to try and keep the world safe, Vaughn was handsome but McCallum was the hot one..

[@mikelistman5263]

My brother and i started our own spy organization in our Catholic grade school, inspired by TMFU. The nuns discovered evidence and freaked out.

[@pixelwash9707]

Very strange interview set and camera setup. Looks like she is the attendant ina very large old luxury hotel elevator, with chairs awkwardly moved into it.

[@grahamwilkes8586]

think the film clip was from the man from uncle the 10 years after affaer

[@lalkayy.9541]

The Man From U . N . C . L . E . The Acronym For United Network Command for Law and Enforcement . The Girl From U . N . C . L . E . The Original Title Being The Girl From A . U . N . T . I . E . The Acronym For Associated Unified Nations Taskforce for International Enforcement .

[@AllanRamsey]

The first time I heard the word "car" pronounced "cah" was on this show.

[@kdfkdf1711]

lol. they totally were thinking of something else when she said beavers.

[@fionating3389]

it same Robert Vaughn pass away few years ago i thnk

[@virginiaconnor8350]

R.I.P., Robert. He was the only reason I watched the Gary Martin & Hayes ads. If he'd been in "West Wing", I would've watched it. I wish He's been in "Law & Order" as a regular character.

[@spacepatrolman]

United Network Command For law And Enforcement

[@nealbradleigh5069]

The inside skinny goes that SAM ROLFE chose not to actually use the name of the UNITED NATION, but rather in CV corporate the word Network. The allusion is quite obvious with the opening scene locked on th UN building

[@lettermenfan32]

David McCallum is, of course, now Ducky on NCIS!

[@ellenthorne8222]

Loved Robert in Hustle, I think he also appeared in Coronation Street cant be sure because I no longer watch soaps and David was brilliant as Steel in Sapphire and Steel, I'm not forgetting Ducky

[@gallery7596]

Yes, Vaughn appeared on "Corrie" because (as he put it) "I don't get a chance to play too many nice guy roles."

[@geoffjoffy]

Both gone now. RIP.

[@bengoolie5197]

At the hot dog stand, Solo ordered one dog with mustard & onions. The guy put ketchup on it.

[@RAWGRIP54]

I been a U.N.C.L.E. Agent for years. Now I'm retired. Retirement life sucks..... But the spying business is booming Now!...

[@rickrick5041]

The Little of Horrors was not a horrible film. It’s a classic

[@rolandofgilead43]

i agree that really pissed me off that she said that plus i think she really offended Robert Vaughn cause he enjoyed making Teenage Caveman (1958) he i think also enjoyed the film as well just like i do.

[@rickrick5041]

The Little Shop of Horrors

[@rolandofgilead43]

​@@rickrick5041 you could have edited that instead l😅

[@rickrick5041]

Oh yeah @@rolandofgilead43

[@scorejames]

Poor interview of two TV icons.

[@gallery7596]

Yes, the way she kept asking "why do it again?" made it almost sound as if she disapproved. And the answer was obvious: tv back then was on a big nostalgia kick for anything from the 1960's, and why should Vaughn and McCallum say no to their most famous roles and the nice check that went along with it? Terrible interviewer.

[@lisashapiro4714]

Trivia i never knew..man from UNCLE

[@shirleyjeannite5724]

Didn't he🤩♥️?

[@leroyfisher9768]

David McCallum was 1960s icon crowds of women would chase him in the street they would wait for his plane to arrive at airports a lot of people don't know that about Mr kuryakyn

[@spacepatrolman]

Technological Hierarchy For The Removal Of Undisarables and the Subjugation of Humanity

[@naradaian]

Technological Heirachy for the removal of undesirables & the suppression of Humanity

[@anthonycrossley2426]

It's a shame more Interviews wewre'nt given of Actors from other shows..most Interviews were done for either Newspapers or Tv Magazines..imagin walking onto the set of STAR TREK and interviewing some of the Cast...

[@rentatrip1videos]

1979

[@randolfoarturoshiblanco5786]

Star is david

[@richarddennis3793]

if u have the seies you have all the movies they just changed the name

[@michael.wilson.alons-y]

One of the films had scenes specially shot for it which don't appear in the 2-part episode

[@seanwynne5848]

Little Shop Of Horrors is a cult classic.

[@Artlover1100]

Wow was in radio, TV for 15 years, can't believe the host, did such a flakey, uninformed interview.

[@PerthTowne]

I know. She had them both there and barely asked them about The Man from UNCLE. What a waste of their time.

[@iansmith4023]

Interviewer: Have you ever seen those Roger Corman movies? Weren't they awful? Vaughan: I starred in one. Interviewer:You did?? Vaughan: Teenage Caveman Interviewer: Wasn't it awful? Vaughan: I own a copy. My son loves it. Interviewer: Isn't it tacky? Vaughan: He doesn't think it's tacky at all. Me: Keep digging that hole,dear.

[@georgestreng]

She talked way too much but they did have an interesting random conversation nevertheless.

[@aramadajian8534]

I'm actually developing "The Manford Muncle Show," but only so I can meet Leta Powell Drake.

[@OrdenJust]

Thrush sends its regards.

[@redcan5254]

03:44. Well well well well ... what do we have here ... Script Change Napoleon Solo: I said MUSTARD you idiot ...

[@dalebaker9109]

Robert is 51 and David is 50, and his hardly aged and is still blond here.

[@virginiaconnor8350]

David is 86 now and still alive. Maybe he took better care of himself or had fewer health problems. Don't know if Robert smoked or not, but he died of Leukemia I believe and smoking's not necessarily the cause. He was in the Navy and could've gotten it then somehow or elsewhere.

[@kascally]

And Vaughan's hair is sill a youthful black. It is impressive that at such an advanced age they know how to apply hair dye.

[@17donhol]

Robert aged a little , but gracefully David didnt age at all...Looks almost exactly the same as he did in 1965

[@dalebaker9109]

@@17donhol Robert is still a handsome guy here. But David did age very well indeed

[@Iambriangregory]

SHE WAS A TERRIBLE IMMATURE INTERVIEWER TALKING ABOUT CHILDISH THINGS AND TRYING TO ENCOURAGE HIM TO BE A BIG-TIME DOCTOR SHE REALLY SHOWED HER FACE TO BE PRETTY BAD!

[@nicmart]

Things that seemed exciting at age 12 are not those that excite at 70. One hopes.

[@rickrick5041]

The great brandy was named after him

[@alvinglenn458]

UNCLE United Nations Compendium of Law Enforcement .. . 36 Seconds in I Answer.

[@lazyhazeldaisy9596]

When she mentioned the Beaver's are coming back the look on their faces, so funny they were totally bemused by that. Did Robert get to do Hitler does anyone know!🤔

[@gildavis8266]

United Network Command (for) Law Enforcement.

[@82Echo411]

Mustard from a red squeeze bottle = oops?

[@garrettdark4099]

Well in See Paris and Die of the first series Napoleon gets Illya a baguette, and when Illya bites it, complained to Napoleon, Must you put ketchup and mustard on everything?. So maybe back in America it was a special vender that Napoleon used had both in the same bottle :)

[@paulw.woodring7304]

When I saw that, I thought it was a set-up code word thing to get them into U.N.C.L.E. HQ, like the waitress who put (way too much) sugar in Dirty Harry's coffee to let him know they were being robbed.

[@paulmccormack8963]

David mcallum hasn’t aged

[@urbanlegend3972]

This interview is absolutely ridiculous! Don't you HATE it when uninformed incompetents are asking the questions, particularly with regards to a TV with such high stature as The Man from U.N.C.L.E. Shame!

[@PerthTowne]

Yes, I agree.

[@vb8428]

Lol, you're such annoying fangirls

[@ironhandz1]

Uncles and Beavers.

[@danielfronc4304]

Everyone I knew thought David was the coolest and best looking. The only problem was that they had debuted at the height of the Cold War.

[@bowler8]

A teacher with a PhD is know as a professor

[@teeniebeenie8774]

they look at her as if she is nuts, and she is....

[@ghostcityshelton9378]

Illya ; 😎" I'd tell you what U.N.C.L.E. stands for..... but there may be a Thrush agent near by....Meet me at the tailor shop just down the street and ...I'll show you. " 😉

[@thomasthomas2418]

Del Floria's....

[@17donhol]

David hasnt aged one bit..He looks the same as he did on UNCLE 15 years ago

[@1953beatlefan]

Just me or was this interviewer totally clueless?