Post by Houdiniderek on Feb 21, 2007 13:07:38 GMT -5
I have to say that OPERATION:SPOILSPORT (changed music and all) is probably one of the gems of the GAH universe. Part of it has to do with the story and the way Ralph and Bill save the world.
However, some of it has to do with one of our guest stars...namely John Anderson. Most of you might know him from other roles, such as MacGyver's grandfather Harry. Just like he did in that role, he brought a lot of charm and dynamics to this role too.
He played the whacky General Stocker who set up the whole Spoilsport fiasco so that the Russians could be wiped off the face of the Earth. He made it sound somewhat logical and reasonable...you almost have to wonder why he couldn't convince Bill that he WAS right...after all, Bill in the pilot episode was so anti-Russians.
The way the General enforced his edicts, made his speech in the briefing room, and tried to force Maxwell into submission are ALL great scenes. It is a shame we could not have seen more of this man as a continuous bad guy in the series...especially those like THIS IS THE ONE THE SUIT WAS MEANT FOR and HEAVEN IS IN YOUR GENES. Anything that would have helped eliminate Russians...I could see our boy John playing.
However, some of it has to do with one of our guest stars...namely John Anderson. Most of you might know him from other roles, such as MacGyver's grandfather Harry. Just like he did in that role, he brought a lot of charm and dynamics to this role too.
He played the whacky General Stocker who set up the whole Spoilsport fiasco so that the Russians could be wiped off the face of the Earth. He made it sound somewhat logical and reasonable...you almost have to wonder why he couldn't convince Bill that he WAS right...after all, Bill in the pilot episode was so anti-Russians.
The way the General enforced his edicts, made his speech in the briefing room, and tried to force Maxwell into submission are ALL great scenes. It is a shame we could not have seen more of this man as a continuous bad guy in the series...especially those like THIS IS THE ONE THE SUIT WAS MEANT FOR and HEAVEN IS IN YOUR GENES. Anything that would have helped eliminate Russians...I could see our boy John playing.
