Oliver Nelson - The Seven Million Dollar Man (1974)

Music clip culled from the season 2 episode of "The Six Million Dollar Man" entitled "The Seven Million Dollar Man" (1974) in which bionic men Barney Miller (actor Monte Markham) and Steve Austin (actor Lee Majors) run to collect a red box containing plutonium transported by foreign gangsters but things turn wrong and Barney Miller looses his mind and enjoys beating up his inferior opponents.
Composer Oliver Nelson not only writes a powerful funky action-packed cue but adds a touch of acid-rock throughtout a saturated electric guitar to individualize the unbalanced and agressive Barney Miller who acts in a trance state: see from 02:32, at 03:36 and the highlight at 03:41 when Barney exclaims: "It's wild, Steve. It's wild".

[@akinkunmicook2977]

“It’s wild Steve, it’s wild!” Classic!!!!!

[@KmT81]

Just Love it !

[@apollo-so5yj]

Lol!! Those stunt men look like they actually endured a real beating!

[@wiljohn2011]

It must’ve been one helluva high being bionic possessing superhuman strength.

[@jenellelucas9411]

Love it!!!😁

[@acfran8586]

that episode where the guy talks to the dolphins

[@joeagius66]

50 YEAR'S AGO..........where did those years go !!!!!

[@backinthegame34]

Wow yes !

[@MySOBER-Life]

In a blink - Remember this episode like yesterday

[@danielpothier9990]

And then one day you find 50 years have got behind you. No one told you when to run. You missed the starting gun.

[@tonyeckman4822]

Far, far away. Never to return.

[@Tricky_Adventures]

It's been 50 years and I'm still waiting for my bionic parts to be available.

[@ArmyOne519]

Doesn't get much better than this ! I grew up with the Six Million Dollar Man. Im 63,🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸

[@kingsman8475]

I was watching, too.

[@fjccommish]

I was older than 63 when it first aired. You're a baby.

[@kingsman8475]

@@fjccommish Damn! Your ancient!

[@billphilips8522]

come on, get serious. this was lame ass hell. the "special effect" was shooting the scene in slow motion, thats it. the fight was crappy and unrealistic as well. this was an abomination.

[@joedude4822]

It was all we had in those days for fx. Yeah cheesy but better than nothing. I grew up in Canada with 3 tv channels😂

[@jonathangoode546]

I strongly believe that the SEVEN MILLION DOLLAR MAN . should have had his own series .

[@bennhoey1966.]

Absolutely.

[@elcarajo66]

It was cancelled due to inflation.

[@izzy3166]

@@elcarajo66 7 million dollars inflation. 😂

[@TheWallReports]

Dude was kicking @$$ left & right. He would still be out now 48 years later... That's how wild it was to him🤣🤣🤣😂😂

[@vccstudents7705]

Actually Monte Markham was "Cyborg" author Martin Caidin's choice for the Six Million Dollar man.

[@abepaulx]

Monte Markham (never seen him so young) took his added 1 million dollar bionic investment to heart. That's some serious pummeling. Kudos to all the stuntmen.

[@BrittneyCooper-yb3td]

It doesn’t get any better than Monte Markham who is still with us at 88 years old.🇺🇸👍

[@derekseven1647]

Both Lee Majors and Monty are still with us

[@petervance6777]

Martin caidin’s original choice for the role😚

[@Gloria-wh5xt]

You can tell that wasn't a stunt man! Monty Markham, did that cross body block. Wow great! He is so handsome. Love that!!!

[@memyself4ever1]

Can't believe this was 50 years ago! Remember this like it was yesterday!

[@seamustheterrible3978]

I had the pleasure to meet Monte Markman and tell him how much I enjoyed his work on the SMDM. He was very gracious and appreciative as we chatted. Great guy and a fine actor.

[@ronnieburton1312]

You actually got to meet him! Awesome!

[@JasonKing-m6m]

"SMDM" sounds like some kind of bondage acronym....

[@dla116z3]

Actually, it doesn't. You're just into being gagged n tied up freak!

[@jean-pierrejipi5720]

Awesome 😮👍

[@razakazmi9085]

Six Million Dollar Man is one of those action series that fans still want to revisit after more than 40 years. The background score of 1970s flicks were excellent.

[@passqualecaiazza7728]

I do every two years on DVD

[@Terbug]

Best sci-fi show of all time! 56 year old guy here!!

[@shaifuddinsabri9932]

I remember this episode! Watched it when I was 9-years old! Monte Markham was one of my favourite actors, and he was great as The Seven Million Dollar Man!

[@michaelproctor8100]

Its wild Steve, wild! Monte Markham was a badass.

[@stephanerivard6988]

Best action music ever recorded!!!

[@dinoleo3804]

Buahahahahahahahahahaahahahhh

[@jeremycrandall2899]

I never knew that Oliver “Stolen Moments” Nelson did this music. Of course, as a little kid growing up in the 70s I didn’t know anything about Oliver Nelson at that point anyway.

[@barrybrown9104]

I have that album! YT has a lot of his music....

[@NightSky0417]

“It’s wild Steve - it’s WILD!!” I remember that line vividly when it first came out, and I was only 8 yrs old! Love the Six Million Dollar Man!!

[@leonardlugo7878]

Bionics,can be misused, abused, it's wild Steve! Seemingly super-human, Steve was level-headed.in the series/character, alive by God's grace, and, bionics.. Good show,family friendly.

[@earplugs55]

VERY NICE that the SIX MILLION DOLLAR MAN series is now being shown in the uk on Legend channel, ( freeview 41, Virgin 149, sky 148) !!!

[@jamessanto9745]

Love this episode, Monte Markham.. Wish he was on more than two episodes. Great actor.

[@jonathangoode546]

He returned to the series later. And became a criminal. With his bionic powers. At full power then turned against the criminals

[@bobcruise945]

​@@jonathangoode546 Mmaann!! The Soundtrack here is Incredible!!!

[@franciscorivas3322]

Love that clang of steel noise when the bionic arms met, genius 👌

[@railenthusiast4830]

💪💪

[@speedracer1945]

I remember Steve asking why He cost 7 million and all he could say was ..........inflation . Best line in the series LOL

[@Scyllax]

Kevin McDougall But no eye, which Oscar said was extraordinarily expensive.

[@Desi365]

Do you know what the title was in the french version ? The 3 billion dollars man. I swear it’s true. God only knows why.

[@santannavalter]

"It´s wild, Steve! Wild!!"

[@I_am_Locutus_of_Borg]

@@Desi365 3 billion french cents, at the time that was equal to 6 million US dollars.

[@trinidadtheislandman4065]

How did the Bionic Dog Max cost? 😄🤙

[@ronnieburton1312]

I saw this when it first aired and I loved it! I still do!

[@mikewoodman2872]

I like that, when Steve catches up with Barney and grabs his arm, all Steve does is stare at him - no words needed, his face when he looks at Barney says it all. Yeah I know this show is ridiculously corny by today's standards, but I thought it was a nice / subtle touch.

[@vinceburgess9012]

What a great episode! The bionic action was off the charts. I really wish they would have done more with Barney and used him in future episodes. Would have been great seeing them work together.

[@deanrane1961]

Great music to a great episode. Oliver Nelson RIP. Lost him way too young.

[@MrBargill]

Dean Rane rip didn’t know he died...

[@clucknorriz6683]

Same theme played when Steve was looking for Jamie in the rain.

[@dancastro4732]

@@clucknorriz6683 And she was going flippo due to bionic rejection all because of an untreated cerebral wound from her sky diving accident

[@JOECANDELA22]

He died so shortly after he did the Six Million Dollar Man music that he was already dead when they needed a theme song for the Bionic Woman. That's why they went with Jerry Fielding for that show.

[@dancastro4732]

@@JOECANDELA22 But like John Williams now he was a legend

[@lovemovies7860]

WOW!!! This takes me way back. this was the show in my time. Still love it

[@MRDOA66]

One of the best episodes in the whole series. This is right up there with the Big Foot episodes. Actor Monte Markham was actually the one that was going to play "The Six Million Dollar Man" but the role was given to Lee Majors. I think that Major's was excellent as The Six Million Dollar Man and Markham was also very good as The Seven Million Dollar Man.

[@brianpaschal7755]

I couldn't agree with you anymore than that, honestly & truthfully.

[@daverogers4607]

But The Eight Million Dollar Man was the best, short-lived spin-off starring Donny Most. Whenever he accomplished one of his amazing feats he would use his catchphrase "I still got it."

[@WayneKeen]

I would have sure liked to have seen a third installment of the seven million dollar man, with a by then stable and confident version of the Barney called upon to save Steve and Jamie.

[@m.herbert5262]

They could have done an entire spinoff with Markham.

[@mroctober3657]

Yes, producer thought Lee Majors had more of a universal true blue quality to him.

[@OBGynKenobi]

I need that bongo soundtrack playing where ever I go.

[@dancastro4732]

As do I

[@jankypop-a-matic58]

Bomb A$$ Ringtone! 📲 🤳 👀

[@dancastro4732]

@@jankypop-a-matic58 That's what I would proudly use

[@mikewoodman2872]

Like, 24/7

[@ijustwantedausername]

Seriously 🤘

[@stephencarter744]

I'm only glad that they slowed down the film, so that we can see the action.

[@stevencohen624]

I recently had the pleasure of watching this episode on CozyTV. I loved that battle between Steve and Barney at the end of the episode. Still great after forty years!

[@michaelcasalta7679]

Steven Cohen I agree!!! One of the Best fight scenes ever on tv!!!

[@Eklektik40]

Thanks to the many chairs and boxes... but Majors and Markham made it very believable. And with the slo-mo, the music and reverberating sounds and images, it is a tv gem, that's undeniable!!

[@cwill1098]

"Finish me!!"

[@alexxbaudwhyn7572]

Every boy talked and played this fight at recess at every grade school in the usa back in the day

[@danielcastro8216]

@@cwill1098"No Barney." Steve defying Barney

[@archibaldsalyards926]

Such a ground breaking show! Thank you Lee Majors!! At 56 you still inspire me to be a better Dad!! And loved you on The Big Valley!

[@wiljohn2011]

It’s wild Steve... it’s WILD! I loved this show when I was a kid.

[@danielcastro8216]

I still love it and have all 5 seasons

[@stephenm6100]

I had the smdm action figure with the condom bionic right arm. 😀

[@lambo2655]

This was Oliver Nelson at his best, the music fit with the action so well :)

[@joejose8433]

The actor Monte Markham he would later come on the Fall guy as an assassin Hitman another Lee Majors project the TV series The Fall Guy

[@solreavir]

The Disharmonics and Distortion in the score is beatifully timed with Barneys descent into beserker rage. That realization on Steve's face Oh sh8 he's gonna kill them all. Brilliant

[@rubedogg6969]

Thumbs up for Korean and Vietnam War Veteran Monte Markham!

[@FlintIronstag23]

I couldn't find any records of Monte Markham actually serving in the Korean or Vietnam wars. Markham was born June 21, 1935. The Korean War ended July 27, 1953, just after Markham's 18th birthday. I did see records of him serving in the Coast Guard for 10 years, but not in Vietnam.

[@rubedogg6969]

@@FlintIronstag23 I’m still seeing on Google that he served in Korea. I can’t recall where I read that he served in Vietnam and can’t find anything to confirm that he is a Vietnam Veteran too.

[@sealevel51]

I love how Barney doesn't even care about the mission, he's all about the ass whoopin baby!!! Bionics was like meth in the 70's

[@sealevel51]

@C B I know right? Those rent-a-thugs were about to board the pain train if Stevo wasn't there.

[@sealevel51]

@C B you're right. They missed a great opportunity with that idea. But then again, this was the early to mid 70's. I don't think the super team concept had caught on yet. But you are spot on. Barney would've kicked Bigfoot 's ass!!! 🤣

[@drmayeda1930]

@@sealevel51 Doubt it. Bigfoot was advanced alien technology. Bionics is like kindergartener racing against a high schooler in track

[@sealevel51]

@@drmayeda1930 dr. M, are we watching the same show? Good two shoes Austin ripped its arm off. Barney would have shoved that same arm up big foot's butt. Lol and you know why? Because, " it's wild man it's wild!!!" Hahahahahahaha

[@robjohnson8861]

I was bionic when I had my starsky shoes on.

[@1tarawho]

God I loved Lee Majors back then. I always wished he was my dad lol..I was born in 1970 so I was just a child back then.

[@m1sterrattles764]

That was one of the best action sequences in the show. If only they could have been that quality. Particularly impressed with Barney lifting that guy over his head.

[@chrisblack7226]

He ain't no Terminator T-800, tho.

[@waybec102]

Oliver Nelson composed some great stirring incidental tracks before his sad untimely death during the making of the series in 1975. It's just a shame that over 40 years on, no one still hasn't released the complete soundtrack score of The Six Million Dollar Man on CD. Especially the ones of Oliver Nelson.

[@stephenm6100]

They need to release his music from the show? Long time coming? 2022 hopefully

[@readstorieskids]

agree

[@jasonsabourin2275]

SEE!...... He put Everything he had into The Six Million Dollar Man!! After THIS Soundtrack..... Where Could A Man Go.

[@Becksdad0803]

Monte Markum's most memorable scene! "Its wild Steve! ITS WILD!!" Would love to see the actual band of Oliver Nelson play this song with regular drummer, bongo drummer, and excellent horn section.

[@gan9e]

That funky 70s music is bionically lovely.... it's wild!

[@SIKE01]

the late great...and funky maestro OLIVER NELSON.

[@ThumbdownMan]

gan9e . The jokers wild steve. The jokers wild!

[@joaomanuelcarvalho5961]

Bom dia

[@joaomanuelcarvalho5961]

Excelente

[@blormp1]

The Fuzz bass is absolutely incendiary!

[@johnc3225]

I miss those good old, wholesome shows from when I was a kid!

[@dancastro4732]

You get both The Six Million Dollar Man and Bionic Woman from Amazon like I did

[@martystrasinger3801]

Always loved Monte Markham, I remember “The second hundred years” I think the show was called. And later, his narration on documentaries.

[@lambo2655]

Without a doubt this is the best theme music used in the entire series. It just gets your blood pumping listening to it, even today 4 decades later.

[@apexyum5365]

Vero!!! Agreed!!!

[@johnvaldez8830]

I just love the slow motion fight scenes to this music. It's just so perfect.

[@mariaretali]

Hands down the best series of the 70's and one of the best ever ; the slow motion was perfectly tailored to the action sequences, the fights were slap up , the plots super and Lee Majors ideal for the lead role which he helped become iconic.

[@amirkiani100]

I love this series, me and my elder brother play with each other i pretend I am Austin and my elder pretend he is bigfoot. Good memory from childhood time. Thank u Lee major and Lindsay Wagner for good memories. Love from Pakistan.

[@michaelcasalta7679]

This was my all time favorite episode of the Six Million Dollar Man!!!

[@dancastro4732]

One of mine as well but I love the episodes when he goes against Sasquatch and when Farrah was on the best

[@carlosalbertoalves5626]

Quero ver em português

[@KING-qt8wo]

🎇🌄EXCELLENT. ESTA SERIE DEL HOMBRE BIÓNICO SIGUE SIENDO LO MÁXIMO.🌠🌌🌈

[@scottarmsteadel2233]

Oliver Nelson’s conducting is superb!!

[@bjt81366]

I was 8 years old! LoL That's was my favorite show. I had the action figures. And yes, along with the Jamie Summers episodes this was some of the best the series had to offer. That line, "it's wild" was so dramatic back then as everyone watching wished they had those abilities.💪🏾💪🏾💪🏾

[@bobcruise945]

The STUNTMEN Were really good in this show!! The 7 million dollar Man in this team up with Steve Austin was actually originally slated to play the starring lead, but Lee Majors got the role instead, I like how they later teamed them up for this Exclusive Episode!! 👍👍

[@Eomak]

Have to admit. The Steve Auston running towards the camera shot , i think no one in history has made it look that cool . period.

[@iamalive.1255]

Watching this makes me appreciate the unsung heroes the stuntmen.

[@resplendentpeace]

...that make Eastwood look so fine?

[@westmcgee9320]

I was digging the text that the lead actors were doing this stuff themselves.

[@oldnatty61]

👍

[@fernandowaltersiarez4466]

single shot long stunts with the music telling all the story, and the final scene with Barney- what a luxury nowadays!

[@voyager202000]

This was fun to watch Monte Markham as Barney Miller, he was truly crazed with having that much power and enjoying it immensely!!! The look on his face while he was lifting the truck was priceless and gave it a stark realism. How they pulled off the stunts in this sequence was awesome and seamless, especially throwing that poor dude through the fence, that REALLY had to smart!!!!!

[@markwhited1785]

Never missed an episode.

[@brianpaschal5430]

The music is immensely helpful and supportive of this series. Amazing musical scores, just phenomenal. Thanks a ton for the post. Mr. Oliver Nelson, you are truly a blessing. Rest in peace and paradise Oliver Nelson. One love.

[@mikefriedman6394]

I love this series even today. Foam boulders, balsa wood trees, and breakaway glass

[@shamhen]

Oliver Nelson's soundtrack was one of the best things about The Six Million Dollar Man. Thanks for recognizing.

[@drewrosecrans9728]

Awesome episode I was like seven when it came out! Who remembers day of the robot episode??? That was awesome too!

[@jwm239]

Happy 86th Birthday, Monte Markham!

[@MonkDarkfyre]

I saw this episode when it first aired in the 70s. Monte Markham is a great actor, and I still remember this performance. Thanks for the flashback...

[@voyager202000]

Killer combo Oliver Nelson and SMDM action sequence, just as much fun to watch today as it was back in 1974!!!! Plus you have to admit awesome effects and stuntmen.

[@inthezone4123]

My favourite episode.

[@taurusguy95]

One of my favorite episodes!!!

[@dancastro4732]

Same but I like the Sasquatch, Death Probe, and ones with Farrah the most

[@toqir-dar]

I saw this episode only recently - after over 45 years. Wow. The tune. Barney - he seemed wild

[@PhflyDan1]

DRUNK with power!! And TOTALLY enjoying it...

[@pmoews]

Gotta luv Monte Markham

[@ufcker915]

How badass you were but only in slow-motion with them sound effects to emphasize how cool it looked..😆😆

[@dq1275]

Monte Markham could easily have made a spin-off or been a recurring character showing how to tame our darker side. Markham acted out what many of us 7-9 years old wanted to do with the bad guys. And what about meeting Lindsay Wagner as the Bionic Woman in a contentious episode? Wow! (I am totally geeking out.)

[@3912James]

7,000,000 dollar man looked like he enjoyed the fight a bit too much. :-)

[@HerrEllsworth]

That's why he had to be tuned down.

[@daved.7071]

bigpoppa 1967 your exactly right

[@iamalive.1255]

I think he might have killed or hurt those men real bad if Steve hadn't been there.

[@jwm239]

...that wicked smile at 2:44, 3:15 etc

[@trinihammer]

@Robert Croes which means 7 million dollar man would have destroyed the 6 million dollar man.

[@johnmoran7996]

This show was fantastic.it actually inspired me to design and build prosthetic limbs.landed me a job.rip man.excellent show.

[@Mysticinvestigations]

The music is wild Steve! It's wild!

[@texasmade456]

Man that music is some of the best damn s***!

[@dinoleo3804]

Bhahahahahahahahahahhh

[@srb9]

Great clip! Classic! Great action on both Lee Majors and Monte Markham. FYI Monte Markham was the runner up for the roel of Steve Austin. Here we have the 7 Million Dollar Episodes to show both of these great actors!

[@geraldford6409]

0:30 Pretty sweet that Monte did the flying drop kick himself, as Shatner did on occasion in classic Trek No namby pamby here- no need to call in the stuntman

[@richelliott9320]

This one of the better episodes I remember it quite well after all these yrs

[@thomasschoenstein1589]

Love his smile as he looks around for the next thing or person to f**k up. It is wild.

[@stoneyhurddle3031]

I need this music when im coming home off the freeway at high speed,lmao!!

[@rburley204]

Monte Markham was perfectly cast for the role. He looked like he had a blast filming this scene!! Some great TV was made in the 60's and 70's!!

[@SRDhain]

superior bongo and conga action, with strings and fuzz pedal accents here and there too, if i remember correctly. Nelson was an underrated genius, and sadly passed away far too early.

[@Kayakmiami]

One of the best ever. The Six Million Dollar Man

[@phoenixnyc]

Totally forgot this was Monte Markham--one of my favorite character actors.

[@SciHeartJourney]

He was great in Midway.

[@bmoshareholderappleshareho855]

Also, on Baywatch.

[@m.maksudali3339]

One of my favorite TV series in my childhood days

[@DavidNicholson101]

This series always had great music.

[@dennisthornton4434]

Seems like yesterday. I can remember watching it every week, even on vacation.

[@apollo-so5yj]

I would love to see some actual footage of Oliver Nelson and his band performing this music in the studio. Now THAT would be wild!

[@danielcastro8216]

You aren't kidding

[@inmymarket8106]

I second that emotion 😊

[@manweller1]

I vote for that to

[@mroctober3657]

"It's WILD Oliver!"

[@franklopez2969]

The bionic sound effects created with a spring are incredible!

[@sirturd832]

I loved how when Steve stopped Barney’s arm in mid swing and the sound effect of 2 steel plates colliding.Barney was still trying his best to break free of Steve’s grip and Steve didn’t budge or have to exert himself. It was like Steve was stronger. You could see Steve had a better character and disappointed with Barney.

[@michaelleary9233]

Yeah, this was the Cobra Kai of the 70s, one guy hyped on his abilities, while the other just wanted to defend himself.

[@faustman1000]

Steve obviously had an upgraded bionic model arm.

[@danielcastro8216]

@@michaelleary9233 NO MERCY!

[@mariachacon8520]

Steve's character is like great power demands great responsibility

[@dr.jones.3832]

steve looked actually quite intimidated😫

[@magneto7930]

I remember watching this when it aired, definitely one of the most memorable episodes.

[@samishahzad3968]

My All time favorite program wonderful superb great. Steve Austin

[@cgab12]

You have to admit, that was one hell of an ass-kicking...

[@Lockemeister]

I just wanted to point out the superb level of acting through facial expressions both actors are able to achieve. Monte Markham as being power crazed and Lee Majors wide range of going from compassion for the crooks, to concern over Barney. Really great music score.

[@Lockemeister]

I remember watching this first run as a kid. Monte Markham was excellent in this episode.

[@yeeluvspizza]

He was a little too wild IMO.

[@markgraham1109]

ITS WILD STEVE! ITS WILD! I had flashbacks when this was re-aired on the Sci-Fi channel in the late 1990s. I still got video tapes of this one!

[@fvgbe342]

Mark Graham: I am 40 years old watching this clip for the first time and I'm scared of Barney.

[@tenhirankei]

The moment you realize $7,000,000 could have been better spent!

[@stevencohen624]

I loved this as a kid and still do. It makes me wish we could have seen some crossover episodes involving The Incredible Hulk. LOL

[@SciHeartJourney]

Me too, but I used to have nightmares about being "bionic". The technology would always fail me when I needed it the most.

[@davy1972]

Richard Vasquez There are medications for that.

[@josephjucutan2554]

YAH I REMEMBER THIS WHEN I WAS A KID TOO ...70s was the best

[@1fleshnhim]

Steven Cohen, I think that the Six Million Dollar Man is the equivalent of Bucky Barnes as the Winter Soldier.

[@Tottenham1981]

the music makes the scene... its wild steve" its wild

[@steevrawjers]

classic line

[@inmymarket8106]

Music makes all the difference to me. Thanks for sharing your thoughts.

[@rickfoxx99]

It's wild Steve, it's wild!

[@rockaustin5130]

I really dig this music.

[@danielcastro8216]

Me too

[@bmoshareholderappleshareho855]

The music really fits the action scene.

[@Edward-ko9pn]

This was one of my favorite episodes.

[@classic1971]

One of the best of the series.

[@connerhuston2613]

Yes, for me it's This one, Big foot and the Russian Probe.

[@dancastro4732]

@@connerhuston2613 Same plus the episodes with Farrah

[@kaldemvor]

The bionic sounds weren't used until the 1974 episode "Day of the Robot". Even then it was originally used for the robot. The bionic sounds weren't routinely used until mid-season two in 1975.

[@janetbailey3804]

I LOVED LEE MAJORS AS THE SIX MILLION DOLLAR MAN, BUT SEEING MONTE MARKHAM IN ACTION I CAN ACTUALLY PICTURE HIM DOING A GREAT JOB IN THE ROLE!!GARY BAILEY KING OF DARKNESS AND GOD OF THUNDER AND LIGHTNING

[@ac725]

One of my favorite shows as a kid, especially this episode. It was wild seeing Barney get excited about his strength. I liked it when he broke the gun and turned over the car.

[@bmoshareholderappleshareho855]

He was acting as if he getting such a thrill.