Since Jim always picked the same people, this seemed sort of silly and was eventually dropped. In the first seasons the self-destructing tape came with a packet of pictures of potential agents to use on the assignment. Graves, brother of Gunsmoke star James Arness, is the leader we remember. In the second season, the team is headed by Peter Graves as Jim Phelps. In 1990, these limitations were accomodated by producer Dick Wolf as Hill began his 10 year run as D.A. Reportedly, Hill’s contract restrictions which limited the days and hours he would work in order for the Orthodox Jew to strictly observe his religion became a problem. In the first season, it was “your mission, Dan” as Steven Hill ( real name, Solomon Krakovsky) played Daniel Briggs, leader of the Impossible Mission Force. Poof! The tape went up in smoke! However much or little people may recall of Mission:Impossible, no one could forget the tension packed opening augmented by Lalo Schifrin’s jazzy theme music. This tape will self-destruct in five seconds. Force be captured or killed, the secretary will disavow any knowledge of your existence. “Your mission, Jim, should you decide to accept it, is… As usual, should you or any member of your I.M.
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