Spanning over 50 years, the James Bond franchise is the longest running film series of all time. The British secret agent has been immortalized in the cultural zeitgeist, and the actors that play him become instant A-Listers. 007 has truly stood the test of time. How has he evolved, and what is his impact on popular culture?
In the video above, Dave Klein digs into the history and evolution of James Bond, from the first appearance in the 1953 novel Casino Royale by Ian Fleming, to the 007 films starring Sean Connery, followed by actors George Lazenby, Roger Moore, Timothy Dalton, Pierce Brosnan, and Daniel Craig.