Of course that led me to catch up (again) with the latest news of the goings-on of what I think is the best 'Five'. It was the Southern TV series that I would run home to after school each Monday afternoon as a six year old. Some people have lambasted the series as it was set in somewhat cheesy modern times but I think that is why it is still so popular all these years later. Being kids of the 70s we identified with the five and their adventures each week - it was us on television too!
It was years before i managed to see the series again but that theme song is always a fond memory.
Reading the posts of the last 10 months has made me feel amazed, nostalgic and a quite sad. In fact my stomach is turning at the knowledge of Michele's death. I'm so happy to see Gary posting here too - I knew he was in my homeland working on LOTR, would have been fab if I had the chance to chat with him about the series AND other things beyond secret tunnels of course!
As a journo and professional in the media industry there are sooo many production questions I wish to ask. I'd also love it if Gary relaunched his site and his stories of the summers he spent in Exbury. It was such a treasure to find your memories online a few years ago.
I really hope the DVD release is in the pipeline and like the Robin of Sherwood series someone spends a bit of dough and do some extra features and a doco tracing the series origins, our fav five actors and more from the directors etc before it is too late.
As a filmmaker I volunteer!:)
I'm still feeling a little queer. Reading about the 'Five' is like discussing our own family members.
It would be great to hear from Jennifer also at some point. At least the internet allows that convenience without the public spotlight.
Cheers for the updates. I hope there is more... and hugs to Michele. Always our George xxxx
Marc
Always be ready for an adventure.
