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has announced lhat ils fall schedule willew hour long scries called 'Thehe program is slalcd to run on Thursday nights al. The pilot for the show, which was partially filmed at Headquarters last month, is scheduled to be broadcast as the first show of the series in the third week erf September. (For further information, see What's News edition. dated Aprilespectively.)
Adelman, Unit Production Manager for the show, sent the following letter to the Agency:
ould like to take this opportunity to express my sincere thanks and that of the entire cast and crew of the television pilot. The Agency, for the warm welcome, and wonderful support mid cooperation your office and the staff of the Agency provided us.idn't get any names.
I would like to thank and commend the tireless support and coordination provided byf-
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dcpartmcnis,| frlways was pleasant, informative.
andnever lost his patience.ong. hard, and grueling day of productionpvas the perfect representative and coordinator for Die CIA. Wc couldn't have done it without him.
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ould like to thank und commendstaff. I'm sure lhatr so strangers Adelmanall over 'the campus' must have been a
of their professional training andowcver.ncT" they were always courteous andas
anticipating and planningalf-hour delay just to get 'on campus' and much to my surprise everyone brcc/cd through the gate, went to work, and wc lost no time. Also, the security guards who were extras on camera in the main lobby and at the Berlin wall ntonuinent werethe beautiful German Shepherd guard dog.
ig thank you to your facilities and maintenance personnel.
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Through lhal very long day Ihey were always available, helpful, and knowledgeable about ihe location of every swiich. outlet, and widget. Their continuous assistance and support were invaluable to making our day.
Agency employees welcome actor Gil souvenirs from one of the10locations I've ever shot.
Fifth, and by no meansant to commend all the CIA people who came in on their day off to work as extras for us. The workackground player in the movies is one of long hours of waiting around and short bursts of doing the same thing over and over. These people were cooperative, enthusiastic, and professional throughout theery big thank you to all of them.
Being able to shoot at the Agency and having the technical advice from real Agency staff improved the pilot enormously. The first scene in the main lobby, when the security guard saysew employee, 'Welcome io thend the camera movesull frame shot of the great seal couldecruiting movie for the CIA.
ant to convey my personal impression of the CIAet. Thereoyalty, spirit, morale, and sense of mission that I've rarely experienced. It seems toerrific place to work. Once again, thank you and all the personnel of theThis is UNCLASSIFIED.)
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