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Anderson FAQ #22--Stanley Unwin And THE SECRET SERVICE

22. THE SECRET SERVICE's Father Stanley Unwin was played by British comedian Stanley Unwin. Coincidental names?

No. Gerry was a fan of Unwin, whose comedic gimmick was a nonsensical way of speaking that came to be known as "Unwinese", and wanted to use him in a production in some way. When JOE 90 finished its run and THE SECRET SERVICE was still in planning stages, the part of the offbeat pastor/spy was created and written specifically for Unwin, who also provided the full-body double in the live-action shots.
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