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Voyage to the Bottom of the Sea
AnneArthur
Conveniently, the wetsuits don't match, so we will be able to tell who is who.
 
AnneArthur

OneSparePart wrote:

AnneArthur wrote:

Hard left? Does he not mean 'hard to port', or do subs not use that language?

U. S. TV shows of this nature treated the audience like idiots back then


Surely a significant number would have had family in the navy in WW II or even been in the navy themselves? I would have thought they would have been more clued up, not less.
 
OneSparePart
I always thought Nelson's study in a sub was a bit extravagant
Silflay hraka, u embleer rah!
 
AnneArthur
Enter the [inevitable] shark!
 
OneSparePart

AnneArthur wrote:

OneSparePart wrote:

AnneArthur wrote:

Hard left? Does he not mean 'hard to port', or do subs not use that language?

U. S. TV shows of this nature treated the audience like idiots back then


Surely a significant number would have had family in the navy in WW II or even been in the navy themselves? I would have thought they would have been more clued up, not less.

Cheap and cheerful, m'dear...cheap and cheerful
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AnneArthur
And the giant octopus!
 
OneSparePart

AnneArthur wrote:

Enter the [inevitable] shark!

Later in the series, there is a new Chief called... Sharkey. Human though
Silflay hraka, u embleer rah!
 
OneSparePart
Irwin Allen would have chucked the kitchen sink in if he could have
Silflay hraka, u embleer rah!
 
OneSparePart
I used to have a penchant for submarine films.
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AnneArthur

OneSparePart wrote:

I used to have a penchant for submarine films.


Suba have a lot in common with spaceships.
 
OneSparePart
Oh no! The bald baddie!
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OneSparePart

AnneArthur wrote:

OneSparePart wrote:

I used to have a penchant for submarine films.


Suba have a lot in common with spaceships.

I can see that although I'd never thought of it before.
Silflay hraka, u embleer rah!
 
AnneArthur

OneSparePart wrote:

Oh no! The bald baddie!


We should set up a bingo - bald villain, evil moustache, shark, car going over cliff . . .
 
M1795537OCVirn
I am so sorry guys! Inevitably detained by a so-called friend who we haven't heard from in ages. Just couldn't ignore them. Sorry. How far in are you?
"You're not sulking, I hope?"
 
OneSparePart

M1795537OCVirn wrote:

I am so sorry guys! Inevitably detained by a so-called friend who we haven't heard from in ages. Just couldn't ignore them. Sorry. How far in are you?

35 mins approx
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AnneArthur
Enjoying this thoroughly, Ms Virn!
 
OneSparePart

AnneArthur wrote:

OneSparePart wrote:

Oh no! The bald baddie!


We should set up a bingo - bald villain, evil moustache, shark, car going over cliff . . .

Thank goodness you didn't suggest a drinking game. We'd all be squiffy before they had time to shout dive dive dive!
Silflay hraka, u embleer rah!
 
AnneArthur
I thought that thing was sticking in his chest for a minute!
 
M1795537OCVirn
Don't know if you've already said it, but I always thought the music was good in this.
"You're not sulking, I hope?"
 
AnneArthur

OneSparePart wrote:

AnneArthur wrote:

OneSparePart wrote:

Oh no! The bald baddie!


We should set up a bingo - bald villain, evil moustache, shark, car going over cliff . . .

Thank goodness you didn't suggest a drinking game. We'd all be squiffy before they had time to shout dive dive dive!


A drink for every time someone says 'dive'!
 
OneSparePart
Update for the boss: world threat, world domination men are bald and bad, cars by a cliff go over the edge...
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OneSparePart

M1795537OCVirn wrote:

Don't know if you've already said it, but I always thought the music was good in this.

I thought it was brilliant. Is it John Williams? Irwin Allen used him a lot.
Edited by OneSparePart on 06-06-2024 19:32
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AnneArthur
This captain is very much in the James T. Kirk mode.
 
AnneArthur
Shades of 'Countdown'.
 
M1795537OCVirn
And now I've got Travisina e-mailing me about Tarrant (again) bisy backson.
"You're not sulking, I hope?"
 
M1795537OCVirn

AnneArthur wrote:

This captain is very much in the James T. Kirk mode.


Absolutely!
"You're not sulking, I hope?"
 
M1795537OCVirn

AnneArthur wrote:

Enjoying this thoroughly, Ms Virn!


Glad you like it!
"You're not sulking, I hope?"
 
OneSparePart

AnneArthur wrote:

Shades of 'Countdown'.

With a hint of Ice Station Zebra
Silflay hraka, u embleer rah!
 
M1795537OCVirn

OneSparePart wrote:

AnneArthur wrote:

Shades of 'Countdown'.

With a hint of Ice Station Zebra


Grin
"You're not sulking, I hope?"
 
AnneArthur
And mission over, it's time for tea and biscuits.
 
M1795537OCVirn
Is everyone else getting these double adverts? Weird.
"You're not sulking, I hope?"
 
AnneArthur

M1795537OCVirn wrote:

Is everyone else getting these double adverts? Weird.


No. I'm using OSP's link.
 
AnneArthur
He's now the permanent captain. Saw that coming!
 
M1795537OCVirn
The sets/landscapes are rather Trekkish as well.
"You're not sulking, I hope?"
 
OneSparePart

M1795537OCVirn wrote:

Is everyone else getting these double adverts? Weird.

Yes. I forgot to view through my ad blocker app....d'oh!
Silflay hraka, u embleer rah!
 
OneSparePart

AnneArthur wrote:

M1795537OCVirn wrote:

Is everyone else getting these double adverts? Weird.


No. I'm using OSP's link.

I'm using my link and I'm getting the ads x 2!!
Silflay hraka, u embleer rah!
 
M1795537OCVirn
Fake snow has become a lot more realistic in the past half-century!
"You're not sulking, I hope?"
 
AnneArthur
Music Paul Sawtell. Not John Williams.
 
OneSparePart
Just realised who the shady baldy big bad is.
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M1795537OCVirn

OneSparePart wrote:

Just realised who the shady baldy big bad is.


Do tell.
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