Merry Christmas and happy holidays from The Spy Command.

The blog takes a look at Bond-related art by the late Paul Baack, co-founder of the Her Majesty's Secret Servant website.

As 2023 draws to a close, here’s a look at those who contributed to spy entertainment (or at least spy-related).

Jerome Coopersmith, a writer for television and the stage, died in July at age 97, according to an obituary posted at Legacy.com

Stephen Kandel, an incredibly versatile television writer, died in October, according to the Writers Guild of America website. He was 96.

Barbara Feldon, 90, is discussing her life and career. The co-star of Get Smart (1965-70) last year came out with a memoir, Getting Smarter. This week, the SpyHards podcast posted an interview with Feldon.

Actor Dick Van Dyke turned 98 on Dec. 13, celebrating a long career of entertainment. He even ventured into the realm of spies on occasion.

The Sun, Rupert Murdoch’s British tabloid is at it again. The paper claims Bond 26 will have two actors playing James Bond, one younger, one older.

In early 1967, Telly Savalas appeared in two international movies edited from U.S. TV shows.

Some 007 fans criticize others for being entitled. The latter say they just want an indication something is happening.