On Her Majesty's Secret Service (film) On Her Majesty's Secret Service (film) On Her Majesty's Secret Service is a 1969 British spy film and the sixth in the "James Bond" series produced by Eon Productions. It is based on the 1963 novel of the same name by Ian Fleming. Following Sean Connery's decision to retire from the role after "You Only Live Twice", Eon Productions selected an unknown actor and model, George Lazenby, to play the part of James Bond. During the making of the film, Lazenby announced that he would play the role of Bond only once. In the film, Bond faces Blofeld (Telly Savalas),
Telly Savalas Powell Theatre," "The Detectives," "Ben Casey," "The Untouchables," and "Cain's Hundred." He appeared in a short film, "The Sin of Jesus" (1961). Savalas was a private detective in "Cape Fear" (1962), directed by J. Lee Thompson. He was reunited with Frankenheimer and Lancaster for "Birdman of Alcatraz" (1962), one of his most acclaimed performances. He followed it playing a doctor in "The Interns" (1962). Savalas guest starred on "Alcoa Premiere," "The Untouchables" again, "The Eleventh Hour," "The Dakotas," "Grindl" (the pilot), and "Empire." He played support roles in some comedies, "The Man from the Diners' Club" (1962) with Danny Kaye