Lamplight Drivel

1969's ON HER MAJESTY'S SECRET SERVICE is a departure for the series in numerous fashions, starting with the casting of a new James Bond, George Lazenby, previous best known for his modeling gigs and chocolate bar commercials in the U.K.  He would take over for a weary Sean Connery, who oddly enough would later return twice (in films over a decade apart) to fill 007's shoes.  But in 1969 Lazenby became Ian Fleming's super agent, touted to reinvigorate the franchise after a few lackluster entries.  He only needed one movie to decide that he'd had enough, and showed up at the film's premiere with long hair and a beard, convinced by his agent that the womanizing Mi6er's future in the cinema was growing nigh.    I feel he did a decent job.  He certainly wears a tux well and seems able to rise to the physical demands.  Most importantly, he had chemistry with his leading lady, Diana Rigg, who beautifully portrays Countess Tracy di Vicenzo.  She would pr...