Robert Vaughn bol americký herec známy svojimi úlohami na divadle, vo filme a v televízii. Jeho najznámejšie televízne postavy zahŕňajú elegantného špióna Napoleona Solo zo seriálu The Man from U.N.C.L.E., bohatého detektíva Harryho Rulea zo seriálu The Protectors a impozantného generála Hunta Stockwella zo seriálu The A-Team. Vo filme stvárnil rôzne postavy vrátane tichého pištoľníka Leeho v Sedmi statočných a vojnového veterána Chestera A. Gwinna vo filme The Young Philadelphians, za ktorý získal nomináciu na Oscara. Vaughnova rozsiahla kariéra zahŕňala širokú škálu rolí a tiež písanie kníh, čo dokazuje jeho všestranný talent.
A funny and utterly delightful memoir from a beloved and durable star, "A Fortunate Life" recounts not only the juicy details of Vaughn's love life, but also his memories of a golden era in Hollywood. Two 8-page b&w photo inserts.
The Behind-the-Scenes Story of a Television Classic
Drawing on extensive interviews with the cast and crew of The Man from U.N.C.L.E., Jon Heitland has assembled an incredibly comprehensive, fully illustrated account of the show's history, including:-the program's conception in conference with Ian Fleming, creator of James Bond-U.N.C.L.E.'s remarkable surge in popularity-the camaraderie between Robert Vaughn and David McCallum, the show's stars -the factors that led to the show's sudden cancellation-a complete episode guide, including companion program The Girl from U.N.C.L.E.-plus information and anecdotes on the show's production, filming, guest stars, stunts, props, merchandising, and much more.