I was able to get a hold of four more stills from Jon’s film MASTERS OF THE UNIVERSE where Jon played the part of Duncan, Man-At-Arms. Please enjoy.
- [004] STILLS: MASTERS OF THE UNIVERSE – UPDATED ALBUM
Category: Masters of the Universe
I’m trying hard to get some of Jon’s more known works up in the gallery, but after a week I’ve finally been able to get his work as Duncan, Man-At-Arms in the comic book film MASTERS OF THE UNIVERSE done. I loved Jon in his film. He brought such a dignity and grace to the part that would otherwise be a static or your regular comic book fare. Jon reminded me of actor Chris Evans as his alter ego Steve Rogers/Captain America. I think in another time Jon could have played Rogers/Cap. Duncan and Cap share a lot of the same nobility in their need to do good. But I’m so glad to finally be adding this to the gallery. By the way, there is a wonderful article on Jon up at WWW.MOTUMOVIE.COM on the cover page I think you’d be interested in reading. It’s from October of last year, but it’s a really nice chat with Jon about making the film and about working with his various co-stars including Dolph Lungren (He-Man), Chelsea Field (Tela) and Billy Barty (Gwildor). The clickable image I’m going to use is from my favourite scene in the film. The one where Tela and Duncan find Gwildor enjoying some Earthbound delicacies. The scene is where Duncan is munching down on a rib bone. Enjoy.
Another blast from the past in terms of Jon’s episodic television roles. This time it’s from BONANZA where Jon played the part of a Confederate soldier name Col. Cody Ransom. The episode was about the Cartwrights coming to the aid of Jon’s character whose men had been fugitives after the Civil War has ended. The plot involved Washington’s desire to allow Ransom and his men to surrender themselves in order to go back to the lives they lived before the war erupted. A good performance by Jon and he looks so good in unifrom…but I think we all know that from both MAJOR DAD and of course MASTERS OF THE UNIVERSE. This episode included a ten-year-old Jodie Foster as Jon’s daughter Bluebird. I couldn’t help but think of Jon’s real life daughter Rowan when I was watching this. Jon looked so natural with Foster and the hug was so sweet. This is one of Jon’s best performances from early in his career.
- [1286] SCREENCAPS: BONANZA – E13X24 A PLACE TO HIDE
Another addition, this time Jon’s guest starring role on the CBS television series JAG as Frank Burnett. The episode had to deal with the lead character’s father. Jon looked dapper as always. He aged very well and I love the clothes they had him in. Not ‘old guy-ish’. Ironically Jon’s wife in this episode was played by actress Christina Pickles. Anyone remember where they’ve heard that name before? Yep, Jon and Christina starred in the 1987 live action film MASTERS OF THE UNIVERSE where Jon played the part of Duncan Man-At-Arns and Christina played the Sorceress of Castle Grayskull. Small world. I’m wondering if they had any ‘war’ stories to share?
- [829] SCREENCAPS: JAG – E3X24 TO RUSSIA WITH LOVE
