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James Bond Franchise

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Scott talks to film historian James Chapman about the enduring popularity of James Bond movies. The first Bond movie, Dr. No debuted in l962, and 19 sequels later, the series shows no sign of dying off, even if five different actors have played the part of 007. James Chapman is the author of a new book., License to Thrill: A Cultural History of the James Bond Films. (Columbia University Press).

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