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From a Bird's Eye View

  • TV Series
  • 1970– 1970–
  • 30m
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From a Bird's Eye View (1970)
  • Comedy
The misadventures of a pair of wacky stewardesses.The misadventures of a pair of wacky stewardesses.The misadventures of a pair of wacky stewardesses.
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27
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  • Stars
    • Millicent Martin
    • Pat Finley
    • Peter Jones
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    • Millicent Martin
    • Pat Finley
    • Peter Jones
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    Millicent Martin
    Millicent Martin
    • Millie Groveras Millie Grover
    16 episodes16 eps • 1970–1971
    Pat Finley
    Pat Finley
    • Maggie Ralstonas Maggie Ralston
    16 episodes16 eps • 1970–1971
    Peter Jones
    Peter Jones
    • Clive Beauchampas Clive Beauchamp
    16 episodes16 eps • 1970–1971
    Robert Cawdron
    Robert Cawdron
    • Uncle Bert Quigleyas Uncle Bert Quigley…
    6 episodes6 eps • 1970–1971
    Noel Hood
    • Miss Fosdykeas Miss Fosdyke
    4 episodes4 eps • 1970–1971
    Robert Rietty
    Robert Rietty
    • Casino Manageras Casino Manager…
    3 episodes3 eps • 1970–1971
    Bob Howay
    • Captainas Captain…
    3 episodes3 eps • 1970
    Pat Starr
    Pat Starr
    • Daphneas Daphne
    3 episodes3 eps • 1970
    Mavis Villiers
    Mavis Villiers
    • Mrs. Pontingfordas Mrs. Pontingford…
    3 episodes3 eps • 1970–1971
    Jessie Robins
    • Rosaas Rosa…
    3 episodes3 eps • 1970
    Jess Conrad
    Jess Conrad
    • Clem Tiptreeas Clem Tiptree…
    2 episodes2 eps • 1970
    Gordon Rollings
    Gordon Rollings
    • Captainas Captain…
    2 episodes2 eps • 1970–1971
    John Louis Mansi
    • 2nd Gardiaas 2nd Gardia…
    2 episodes2 eps • 1970–1971
    Bartlett Mullins
    • Man at Meetingas Man at Meeting…
    2 episodes2 eps • 1970–1971
    Totti Truman Taylor
    Totti Truman Taylor
    • Elderly Ladyas Elderly Lady…
    2 episodes2 eps • 1970
    Ann Way
    Ann Way
    • Fourth Passengeras Fourth Passenger…
    2 episodes2 eps • 1970
    Rex Stallings
    • Second Constableas Second Constable…
    2 episodes2 eps • 1970
    Robert Welch
    • Pilotas Pilot…
    2 episodes2 eps • 1970
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    British Millie and American Maggie were stewardesses for International Airlines. Millie was very sweet, but kind of a twit, and was always getting into trouble, thanks to her penchant for sticking her nose into other peoples' business. Maggie was more level-headed, and was usually pressed into action trying to extricate Millie (and herself) from whatever trouble she had gotten herself into. Mr. Beauchamp was their stuffy English boss, Miss Fosdyke his secretary and Bert was Millie's uncle. —Marty McKee <mmckee@soltec.net>
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    • Trivia
      According to an article about the show at Wikipedia, NBC actually ordered "From a Bird's Eye View" as a replacement series to air in the summer of 1970, but decided instead to air the series in the summer of 1971 (the closing credits of each show carry a 1969 copyright date).

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    Failed to take off, and taxi-ed around the stations
    A British attempt at imitating the style of popular American comedies shows of that era such as "Bewitched". Despite the hiring of Sheldon Leonard, and Millicent Martin, it failed to gain a network showing in the UK when it was launched in September 1969, and was later launched in the States with added canned laughter and got the same reception . It actually deserved good marks for effort in trying to involve women in slapstick situations, which at this time had only really successfully done on an international scale by Lucille Ball. The 'swinging sixties' look was actually out of date by the time it was aired and the scripts regarded as silly, but then again Monty Python launched at the same time with a male cast. Plenty of comedy stars such as John Laurie (as of course the stereotypical Scotsman) make guest appearances to help the thing along. But not forgetting of course that another reason for its failure might be the fact that at the time in the UK, TV viewers were getting tired of Millicent Martin, who seemed to be popping up on any and every show and in those days would be called 'over exposed'. But basically its a jolly little show and everyone looks like they are enjoying themselves, so today this might appear fresh and summon new interest?
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    • Release date
      • March 29, 1971 (United States)
    • Country of origin
      • United Kingdom
    • Language
      • English
    • Also known as
      • Mädchen in den Wolken
    • Filming locations
      • Pinewood Studios, Iver Heath, Buckinghamshire, England, UK
    • Production companies
      • ATV Productions
      • Incorporated Television Company (ITC)
      • Sheldon Leonard Productions
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    • Runtime
      30 minutes
    • Color
      • Color
    • Sound mix
      • Mono
    • Aspect ratio
      • 1.33 : 1

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