The story of Hercules the Human Bear, the grizzly bear who gained TV and movie fame in the '80s, is going to be revealed in a new documentary on Channel 5.
Purchased from a Scottish zoo in 1976 for £50 by Andy and Maggie Robin, Hercules went on to become a star, appearing in adverts for Kleenex and Hofmeister Beer and, most famously, Roger Moore's Bond film Octopussy.
The documentary will trace "the unique relationship that Andy, Maggie and Hercules forged during their 25 years together", and feature interviews with his owners.
Featuring archive footage of Hercules wrestling Andy and his many TV appearances, the film will conclude with the unveiling of a life-sized statue of the bear in the Outer Hebrides.
"For 25 years I lived with a bear. That teddy bear we all had as a child became my everyday reality," said Maggie Robin.
"As a farmer's daughter and showjumper, I never...
Purchased from a Scottish zoo in 1976 for £50 by Andy and Maggie Robin, Hercules went on to become a star, appearing in adverts for Kleenex and Hofmeister Beer and, most famously, Roger Moore's Bond film Octopussy.
The documentary will trace "the unique relationship that Andy, Maggie and Hercules forged during their 25 years together", and feature interviews with his owners.
Featuring archive footage of Hercules wrestling Andy and his many TV appearances, the film will conclude with the unveiling of a life-sized statue of the bear in the Outer Hebrides.
"For 25 years I lived with a bear. That teddy bear we all had as a child became my everyday reality," said Maggie Robin.
"As a farmer's daughter and showjumper, I never...
- 3/5/2014
- Digital Spy
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