Ralph McQuarrie I still get fan mail — people wondering if I worked on "Episode I" or just wanting to have my autograph." McQuarrie's production painting of R2-D2 and C-3PO wandering in the desert on the planet Tatooine was the first to be completed. His early concept for C-3PO was visibly inspired by the Art Deco "Maschinenmensch" robot from Fritz Lang’s 1927 film "Metropolis". The painting had a particular impact on actor Anthony Daniels, who was about to turn down the part of C-3PO; ""He had painted a face and a figure that had a very wistful, rather yearning, rather bereft quality,
That Was the Week That Was of 2004. Soon after its premiere, Shelley Ross, the executive producer, was fired and "TW3" ended with her dismissal. A Canadian show, "This Hour Has Seven Days", aired from 1964 to 1966 on CBC. Although partially inspired by "That Was The Week That Was", the Canadian show mixed satirical aspects with more serious journalism. It proved controversial and was cancelled after two series amid allegations of political interference. "This Hour Has 22 Minutes", created by Newfoundland comic Mary Walsh, has been running since 1992 although the two are not related. An Australian show, "The Mavis Bramston Show", aired from 1964