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Just finished reading Cyborg by Martin Caidin — the novel that inspired The Six Million Dollar Man. If you grew up watching Steve Austin leap in slow motion or remember that red jumpsuit action figure with the bionic eye, this one’s for you. From Cold War tension to cutting-edge tech (for its time), the book holds up in fascinating ways. Nostalgia, robotics, and a few surprises along the way. jrogel.com/just-read-cyborg/




Quantum Tunnel · Just Read: Cyborg“We can rebuild him”: Rediscovering Cyborg by Martin Caidin After a Lifetime with The Six Million Dollar Man “Gentlemen, we can rebuild him. We have the technology. We have the capability to build …

Very sorry to hear that Jean Marsh has passed away. I'm afraid I didn’t see her playing Sara Kingdom in the 1960s, as I was slightly too young for the William Hartnell era of Doctor Who, but I came to appreciate the character in later life.

Although I am a lifelong fan of Doctor Who, I shall always remember her best for her role as Rose Buck in Upstairs, Downstairs, a series that she co-created. Essential Sunday night viewing for my Mum and Nan in the 1970s.