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Jack Webb's production company Mark XII.
At the end of the credits a hand came in the shot with with a XII stamp and stuck it with a hand sledge hammer.
With ex-wife Julie London awaiting her cue. Too bad their marriage didn't last, but he sure treated her and husband Bobby Troup well for the rest of his life.
Ken IMDB identifies Harold C Nyby as the one striking the Mark VII Limited stamp. Harold Nyby was Jack Webb's construction foreman, and was selected because of his huge 15" hands, the same size as Sonny Liston's hands.
Jack Webb's production company Mark XII.
At the end of the credits a hand came in the shot with with a XII stamp and stuck it with a hand sledge hammer.
Posted by: DG | January 13, 2025 at 03:17 PM
Oops make that Mark VII (7)
Posted by: DG | January 13, 2025 at 03:20 PM
With ex-wife Julie London awaiting her cue. Too bad their marriage didn't last, but he sure treated her and husband Bobby Troup well for the rest of his life.
Posted by: Ken | January 13, 2025 at 08:47 PM
Cry Me a River! Route 66! Just the facts, ma'am! Glad my brain still works.
Posted by: daniel taylor | January 15, 2025 at 09:27 AM
Hey, DG, I've heard that the hands wielding the Mark VII imprint and hammer were Jack's. Any dope on that?
Posted by: Ken | January 15, 2025 at 01:12 PM
Ken IMDB identifies Harold C Nyby as the one striking the Mark VII Limited stamp. Harold Nyby was Jack Webb's construction foreman, and was selected because of his huge 15" hands, the same size as Sonny Liston's hands.
Now there is a piece of trivia for you.
Posted by: DG | January 15, 2025 at 03:27 PM
Thanks, DG. Your input always amazes and informs.
Posted by: Ken | January 16, 2025 at 09:45 AM