I love this series, it's a shame it didn't last too long. [33] Gary Graham played the lead role of Matt Sikes, while Eric Pierpoint was chosen to play the character of the Tenctonese newcomer George Francisco. The film crew did their own painting and even took a big blank concrete wall and inserted alien graffiti for a scene involving an early physical confrontation between the main characters. [6] Certain visual smoke effects were also created to copy the look of an oil refinery. With 250,000 names to distribute, and some of the officials apparently acting out of either an inapropos sense of humor or petty malice, some of the names are demeaning jokes at the Newcomers' expense.
. There are a few problems (Why would people who dissolve in salt water choose to live in a coastal city like Los Angeles?) [6] Other practical filming locations included Nichols Canyon Beach, the Los Angeles Police Academy and the York Street police station for interiors. They talked about subjects that are commonplace now, but made people uncomfortable back then. Having said that, this show is about the top of the line for TV scifi. Each alien headpiece had to be custom painted with a spotting pattern to match every backup secondary piece used for individual characters. The parts with the bad guys always baffles me. The Purist leader who plots genocide against Newcomers expresses genuine affection for her followers, with this being mutual. In 1991, these aliens, known as Newcomers, slowly begin to be integrated into human society after three years of quarantine. --Rochelle O'Gorman, https://www.quotes.net/movies/alien_nation_(1988)_211, https://www.quotes.net/movies/alien_nation_quotes_211. ", Mike Spatola was head of the painting crew for the mask design. Matthew Sykes: Well Yeah, it's rubber. Det. Jeeze Louise, they are doing a whole lot of up dates and remakes, most of which they shouldn't and those who deserve a second chance never see the light of a new day. A summation of the negativity was, "Played hard and fast, the film might just have worked, but the decision to soft-pedal the violence merely emphasizes the obviousness of the liberal point-scoring (parallels with Vietnamese or Nicaraguan refugees are so facile as to be crass). But there is a clear line between sour milk that is still safe for consumption and spoiled milk that is way past its expiration date or was not properly refrigerated. Dying flowers are unpleasant. [20] At Metacritic, which assigns a weighted average out of 100 to critics' reviews, Alien Nation was given a score of 45 based on 10 reviews. Storylines that blend science fiction, drama and humor with a little bit of alien sexiness, I think i posted before, But something else, The Pilot Episode fits right in today's headlines, Great show ruined by a mediocre and appalling finale, "This is really not what real Sci-Fi is all about". Greenberg also remarked how he had a close working relationship with DeLuxe lab in getting the correct color for the extensive night shooting in the film by bluntly saying, "In a movie like this I wanted the blacks to be very black, so I worked closely with DeLuxe lab" He felt the daily challenges of night shooting visibly enhanced the appeal of Alien Nation by figuratively mentioning, "as a cameraman, you can create a lot more at night. After the events of "Dark Horizon", other Kleezantsun (Overseers) still out in the galaxy come to consider Earth to be one after a scout returns dying of an illness and claiming the illness killed all the Tectonese on Earth. [19], The film received mixed reviews from critics. "Chekkah" (from the Russian abbreviation "chekkah", a colloquial name for one of the forerunner-organisations of the infamous KGB), an elite Overseer reconnaissance unit. It gave us so many insights into the relationships between people of all "races". I give this series an A+. Harry and Renee Longstreet were credited writers for the storyline. Not only is this never brought up again, in the second TV-movie, Buck is joining protests against human/Newcomer mating. "[4], Though mostly an action movie, Alien Nation was somewhat of a throwback to other similar genre films such as Planet of the Apes and Silent Running. [38] The fifth and final sequel appeared on July 29, 1997. The score was entirely synthesized and limited to 3,000 copies. Alien Nation is a 1988 American science fiction action film written by Rockne S. O'Bannon and directed by Graham Baker. As Matt and the viewers got to know more about the newcomers, through George Francisco and his family, we began to love them and to realize how easily racism takes control of our emotions and that we must do everything we can to fight it in ourselves. During the design phase, the producers supported the subtlety of the makeup and trying to make the aliens look as human as possible. TVTropes is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution-NonCommercial-ShareAlike 3.0 Unported License. But the writing is what really stands out. This show had brilliantly imagined characters and a superb cast. A bigoted human policeman in the L.A. of the future and his alien partner learn to live with each other's differences while attempting to solve a drug conspiracy hidden in the subculture of Los Angeles' newest immigrant population: extraterrestrials. STARRING: James Caan, Mandy Patinkin, Terence Stamp, Kevyn Major Howard, Leslie Bevis, Peter Jason, George Jeneky, Jeff Kober, Rober Aaron Brown, Tony Simotes 1988, 94 Minutes, Directed by Graham Baker Description: They get drunk on sour milk. George's name was originally "Sam Francisco", but he changed it at Matt's request. So, I used the car headlights. A Sub-Trope of G-Rated Drug. The Newcomers have no surprises." The characters are believable, fully developed and imperfect.The acting is top-flight, and the stories, mostly carrying a message, are not overly burdened or preachy. Caan and Patinkin are great mismatched cops and sour milk has never been the same since. One season and, bam, it's history..one of the best sci-fi series on TV in years, totally underrated and should make a come back . They get drunk on sour milk (the lumpier the better), havetwo hearts, are very intelligent, and salt water burns away theirskin. Menu. . That would've required a mechanical headpiece, and Graham Baker thought it was a little too extreme so we went with smooth heads instead." We used a lot of car mounts. "[6] The film crew installed fictional alien language signs along Western Avenue and Santa Monica Boulevard. [35], Following the demise of the television series in 1990, plans were devised to continue the popularity of the concept surrounding the race of the Newcomers through a string of television films. As the story goes, at some point in the early 1990s, a malfunctioning starship loaded with a population of 250,000 alien slave laborers landed in the desert outside Los Angeles. He ultimately gave the film a "Thumbs Up" review. "[3], Numerous interior and exterior locations used to suit the needs of the story were filmed in Los Angeles, California. [5] Patinkin added, "Everything in the script is Jetson, everything on the makeup is labeled Jetson, we always refer to him as Jetson. Great! Other odd Newcomer names: "Dallas Fort-Worth", "Amos N. Andy", "Polly Wannacracker", "Thomas and Alva Edison". [6] Set decorator Jim Duffy, who was involved with the exotic dance scene at the club, used unique Austrian drapes to create a see-through design for actress Bevis who portrayed the character of Cassandra to perform around with. Prejudice toward Newcomers is quite like the experience of Human immigrants, alongside general difficulties they have in US society assimilating. All sorts of variations on familiar themes were tried. But only lasted 1 season ?!? The aliens were not too different from humans, and an incorrect lighting or camera angle could give away seams in the makeup. ALIEN NATION . Siskel, Gene and Ebert, Roger (October 7, 1988). [7], The film premiered in cinemas on October 7, 1988. They're "Newcomers," and they arrived as refugees in a massive alien slave-ship, quarantined for three years and then reluctantly accepted as citizens of Earth. Premiering on October 25, 1994, the first of five sequels entitled Alien Nation: Dark Horizon, was released with a plot surrounding a distinct Newcomer arriving on Earth attempting to lure the aliens back into a life of slavery. My children and I watched each week just to see what name they would come up with next. On character interactions, Greenberg noted how there was "a lot of dialogue between Jimmy and Mandy in the car. Det. Just finished binge watching the series and TV movie's. And we had this English director who I wasn't really that fond of. Mahan chose to work with Mandy Patinkin, as well as Francisco's son. Seriously. The Purist leader in the series finale and first movie is a genuinely sweet old lady who is orchestrating genocide by bioweapon. The ensemble cast features James Caan, Mandy Patinkin, and Terence Stamp. It was a lot of silly stuff, creatively. I'm a bigot. Every time a cool show comes on they kill it after a season. I love the way the series never shied away from real issues like prostitution, drug abuse, cultural and racial discrimination and slavery. Shame on the negative people! [34] Contributing directors to various episodes included Harry Longstreet, Stan Lathan, Lyndon Chubbuck and Kenneth Johnson. There are 250k alien slaves on board. "[3], For the final dramatic scene involving Harcourt's demise, the rigged effects were handled in two stages. They have two hearts and bald, spotted heads. Matt and Cathy are about to try having sex for the first time, but Cathy has a few reservations about the possibility of hurting him. Our 'D' masksthe ones furthest from camerawere overhead slip latex masks incapable of changing expression. Making use of multiple cameras, Greenberg noted, "Photographically, of course, one camera is best. [6], As scripted by writer Rockne S. O'Bannon, Alien Nation was originally called, Future Tense. Having said this, we actually liked this show, and didn't for one centon believe Fox's reason for cancellation, to wit: the makeup costs of the actors prosthetic headpieces for a weekly show were just too high. Man oh man.watching this show with my parents is so fun! Excellent science fiction based on the movie from 1988. before we got what we wanted."[6]. (Alien Nation movie) Among the first non-military individuals to meet the Tenctonese was Professor Charles Tower who was an astronomer who did his best to free the race from quarantine as well as learn where they came from which meant he was greatly respected by the species. He is assigned newcomer Detective George Francisco, the first in the LAPD. [6] Collis even mused how at one point, store owners liked, and wouldn't want to take down, the alien graffiti used during filming on their properties. Between 1990 and 1992, Malibu Comics printed several comics adaptations. In order to appreciate science fiction you have to suspend disbelief and if you can't do that then you won't get it at all. Det. They take on roles in society just as if they were human.You see. We wanted the aliens to be more like a different ethnic race than like lizard people, We didn't want our audiences thinking, 'Gee, look how different these aliens are.' before we got what we wanted. The culture, habits, language, slang of the Aliens is presented in a matter-of-fact manner. They have two hearts and bald, spotted heads. They have two hearts and bald, spotted heads. I do not understand why it only lasted one season. "[29], The film won the Saturn Award for Best Science Fiction Film of 1988,[30] and received two Saturn nominations for Best Supporting Actor for Mandy Patinkin as well as Best Make-Up for John M. Elliott Jr. and Stan Winston. Very good writing, acting for the late 80's It's not Babylon 5 but it's up there. Supporting acting roles were played by Michele Scarabelli, Lauren Woodland and Sean Six. The Storyline 250,000 genetically-modified refugee alien "Newcomers" crashed on Earth in a massive slave ship. We tried to do all the scenes in the movie that appear to be their places heavily favored by this deep blue color. We wanted the aliens to be charactersnot creatures. Tv-shows back in the 80s did not have the same budget as tv shows have today. 1 Mar. Roger Ebert, writing for the Chicago Sun-Times[22], Another positive review centering on the science fiction elements of the film was relayed by Janet Maslin of The New York Times. [6], Certain fictional locations in the film such as the Encounters Club, was filmed at Club Hollywood on Hollywood Boulevard. He even ends up in a serious relationship with a Newcomer woman, Cathy Frankel. The fish out of water aspect was the best part of the show. [6] Greenberg remarked, "I wanted a very rich look from that place, gold and very warm. How can you not like a show with names like Kenny Bunkport, Norman Conquest, Phil Dirt, Al Fresco, Polly Wanakraker, Marina DelRay, Gail Warning, Rick Shaw, Terry Firma, Carey Onbag, Patty Melt, Len Guini and Paul Bearer. But the important thing is that you do grow to like these people, and it's a worthwhile investment. A slave ship carrying an alien race known as the Tenctonese crashed in the Mojave Desert near the city of Los Angeles five years ago. It gives us a background but not a lot of detail,"[6] Collis noted that the film was even "reminiscent of the work I did in Cocoon. The Newcomers (their real name is the Tenctonese) were remarkably adaptable to new information and environments. The characters were developed with care and they added more to each of them in every episode. These visitors, known as the Newcomers, have been created by genetic engineering to be good slaves; they're smart, strong and adaptable. "[6] The Hawthorns, a well known family of sign painters, created most of the alien signs. Alien Nation is a 1988 American science fiction action film written by Rockne S. O'Bannon and directed by Graham Baker. There was a lot of mystery about the race that kept the Newcomers enslaved. [32], The following year after the film's release, the extraterrestrial plot concept was used as the basis for a television series of the same name. "Ahpossno" (from the Russian word "opasno", meaning "dangerous"), a fitting name for the Overseer scout, who came to Earth to investigate the disappearance of a quarter-million "cargo", although he saves the Tenctonese from a annihilation attempt by bio-weapon from a Purist group (. This was, in the last analysis, a pretty good show as these things go, and really deserved better. Alien Nation was the best show ever made that took people inside the ugly world of racism and helped combat it. Yet another example of a decent show being cancelled prematurely. Harcourt's body disintegrates due to direct contact with salt water, which is hazardous to Newcomer physiology. Humans calling themselves Purists oppose the newcomers. At the same time, there was the "other-worldly" aspect (visible from the appearance of the aliens) which kept the viewers learning about their past little by little. The action is fun, it has good 'morals' for a show like this. They get drunk on sour milk. Why did this Series only last One Season??? At least the films have kept it going in fine fashion. 23 episodes was just not long enough for a show of this calibre. Many of the Tenctonese, especially George, believe that. Seems like they'd learn. The TV movie/Pilot for the 1989-90 television series. Alien Nation, sadly gone but never forgotten. Another cool show killed before it's time. The Newcomers had two personal names, the one that they were given by their parents or former masters, and an "Earth name" handed out by the immigration service. [3] Elek had previously worked on the film Mask and the character Max Headroom. Web. Rotten Tomatoes reported that 53% of 32 sampled critics gave the film a positive review, with an average score of 5.4 out of 10. He feels very proud of the fact that he's able to be a cop. Matt Sykes, a bigot LA cop. The viewers could relate to Matthew Sikes, who was prejudice against the newcomers because they looked strange and were taking ``our'' jobs away from us. There are references to the fact that the aliens become intoxicated by sour milk. They are extremely strong and can learn quickly. [18] Currently, there is no exact set date on a future US Blu-ray Disc release for the film. [6] The interior of Sykes's house was filmed at a home near the studio, while a location in Beverly Glen stood in for a church in the final wedding scene. Salt water hurts them and sour milk gets them drunk. And while Alien Nation is no smarter than, say, a Lethal Weapon, it hasn't got the juice or the level of sensory jolt a Lethal Weapon supplies. Don't know why no one hasn't. Once the stuntman, the camera and everyone else was in position, we took a large syringe filled with hot water and injected it into each of the Bromo Seltzer pockets as the camera started rolling. Once, it's cute. [6] Painted and electrical signs were designed for each building. Alien Nation was released in the United States on October 7, 1988, and grossed over $32 million worldwide, becoming a moderate financial success. You also have true control at night. The plot integrates the neo-noir and buddy cop film genres with a science fiction theme, centering on the relationship between a veteran police investigator (Caan) and an extraterrestrial (Patinkin), the first Newcomer detective. During that first weekend in release, the film opened in first place beating out the films, The Accused and Punchline. This makes it all the creepier when she intersperses this with continued remarks on the genocide plot. Many of the Kleezantsun (Overseers) who survive and meet an unfortunate end of some sort on Earth at the hands of the people they enslaved qualify for this. They experience discrimination, and are forced into jobs as laborers in hostile environments. It was the first time I had to deal with this kind of thing. Following the murder of a policeman, a human must partner up with an alien to solve the murder. The first stage involved a dissolving head and body, while the second stage incorporated a flesh-less arm thrusting out of seawater. The bioweapon is later used to convince other Overseers still out in the galaxy that the Tectonese on Earth are all dead and the planet houses a deadly disease. As the series unfolded, it was uplifting to see how people can overcome their differences to get along and thrive on earth. By the end of the saga, the two completely different humanoids have combined their talents and overcome their social barriers to complete their task.[3]. They become intoxicated from spoiled milk, and their flesh burns when exposed to seawater. "Alien Nation"is a science fiction show that is well done,well acted and well created by Kenneth Johnson(The Incredible Hulk, and V). Full series, over 17 hours. In attempting to identify the aliens with a unique look, Greenberg chose a deep blue color for filming. I hope you understand how special your world is, how unique a people you humans are. Tell it to someone who believes it. The story arc about the conception and birth of the alien children was brilliant! But the rest is the cinematic equivalent of overcooked asparagus. ), and earth has made first contact with alien life three years prior. It takes you out of reality and puts you in a world with a (fairly) deep plot, fun characters, good lessons, and cool fights! [11] The film's revenue dropped by 49% in its second week of release, earning $4,252,252. The situation of the Newcomers is a clear parallel to many other immigrant populations throughout history. Since you are already here then chances are that you are looking for the Daily Themed Crossword Solutions. Sykes's own virulent "speciesism" intensifies when Newcomer thugs kill his partner, but he sees logic in teaming up with Sam Francisco (Mandy Patinkin), the first Newcomer detective in the LAPD. Noteworthy set design and strong performances, especially by Gossett, push this beyond mere mediocrity. The film was a co-production between American Entertainment Partners and 20th Century Fox, which distributed it theatrically. After Emily had to give up her TV set, she gives her parents some mouthfuls of explicit stuff (it was not translated from Tenctonese and the subtitles contained, The Newcomers have great strength, stamina, durability, ability to survive in environments humans can't, extra hearts, and if they overdose on an. "Alien Nation" is a perfect examples of a well-executed spin off. Premiering on September 18, 1989, the series aired 22 episodes and ran for a single season, ending on May 7, 1990. Here you have a cliched flying saucer making an abrupt crash landing on Earth and in five short years these aliens have already been assimilated, widely accepted, and living ONLY in the United States and ONLY in Los Angeles. It's what shows are supposed to be. They have two hearts and bald, spotted heads. Earth is practically one of these for the Tenctonese; see the explanation for Weaksauce Weakness. The word word 'miliciya' means in Tenctonese, like it meant in Russian, "police". I would light the alien so that he looked good, but if he passed into a shadow while going down the street you could see all the seams in his make-up. Why the fuck. Woodruff worked on Terence Stamp who played the part of Harcourt. [38] All the sequels in the series were directed by producer Kenneth Johnson.[39]. [13] The film went on to top out domestically at $25,216,243 in total ticket sales through a 5-week theatrical run. Despite the beverage being non-alcoholic and in fact being loaded with sugar and stimulants, for some reason rather than make him hyper, the drink makes him act drunk and melancholy. Both Hurd and her director of development Ellen Collett had the same initial response, seeing the script as a real page-turner. A preliminary design sketch for the aliens as described by Mahan, was that "the males were going to have spines on top of their headskind of like a rooster's comband when they got angry, these spines would raise up. The ceilings there are very high and very beautiful."[4]. "[28] Critic Leonard Maltin referred to the film as "a great concept that doesn't quite pay off." Matt compares the Purist objections to Newcomer children in US schools with racism toward black people openly and shames them. Graham, of course, is probably best remembered for the good job - well, okay, adequate job - he did in "The Hollywood Knights" and the not so good job in "Robot Jox". The 'C' masks, however, were made of foam latex and could be glued down to get some expression from the characters in the middleground. It turned out to be such a simple thing once we got it going, but we had to go through a process of 'what is this going to look like?' I can control the contrast with light, but I have to live with the grain." Nobody looked at the screenplay and observed that it didn't try hard enough, that it had no surprises, that it didn't attempt to delight its audiences with twists and turns on the phoned-in plotline. An African-American scholar is also writing a book on the their experience as slaves before, precisely because it reminds him of black slavery. Samuel 'George' Francisco: You humans are very curious to us. In the last few episodes of the series, Buck becomes close with a social activist teacher; in the series finale, they begin an affair. "[5] In 2013, when asked about his role in the film, Caan initially replied, "Why would you bring up that?" The film was met with mixed critical reviews before its theatrical release, although it has since gained a cult following. Inverted: if you give flowers to the Tenctonese make sure the roots are intact. [15], Alien Nation was released on VHS by CBS/Fox Video in 1989. On this Wikipedia the language links are at the top of the page across from the article title. Director Kenneth Johnson Writers Rockne S. O'Bannon (characters) Kenneth Johnson Stars Gary Graham Regarding the fictional alien culture, he expressed disappointment saying "a feeble attempt is made to invest the Newcomers with interest, by having them get drunk on sour milk instead of booze, and depriving them of any sense of humor." Once film is blown up to 70mm the grain will stand out more and Fuji has smaller grain than Kodak. They have their own language, their own signs. To me, that scheme was too monstrousin fact, we ended up using it on the Harcourt monster at the climax. By 1991, they have settled in Los Angeles and some of them have joined Los Angeles Police Department the city's police department. This is a minor factor contributing to their continued concentration in Los Angeles. A side plot involved the younger Newcomer Buck, played by actor Sean Six, enlisting to become a police officer. In the case of aliens and other nonhumans, this would be a case of Alien Catnip, and could be the result of Bizarre Alien Biology . It turned out to be such a simple thing once we got it going, but we had to go through a process of 'what is this going to look like?' I'm sure it doesn't bother you at all that it sounds like "ss'ai k'ss," two words in my language which mean "excrement" and "cranium.". Det. The mixing of the sound elements were orchestrated by David MacMillan and Charles Wilborn. May it have a great remake like V's or BattleStars! It's too dull for one and too dumb for the other." I wanted to have a very hard, but very natural, and strong look. Continued the story really well, and provided a good back story too. [45] However, the film was later put on hold. We knew there was going to be a lot of makeup application time and removal timethat was a given." The smaller earthlings are easily overwhelmed by the huge, two-hearted, armed and deadly aliens. Alien Nation (1988) Parents Guide and Certifications from around the world. There's a bit silliness involving a fake monster, but despite that this sets the TV series up quite nicely. [6] Colored drawings were made of all stores on both sides of the street for two full blocks. [7] The audio soundtrack in Compact Disc format composed by Sobel was never officially released, but a limited edition of the original score initially composed by Goldsmith featuring 18 tracks, was released in 2005. They were all so good, it would have been a shame to cover them up completely. Compelled by the acting, he felt "The buddy combination here worked for me." In "Real Men", when Matt tells George that, Uncle Moodri accelerates this adaptation until he can. The subtle point is made that humans are extraordinary beings who squander their potential, and the evil of drugs--as dealt by a social-climbing Newcomer played by Terence Stamp--leads to a crisis that threatens to generate global intolerance. Sometimes you have to feel your way. Their uneasy alliance creates a social mistrust, dealing with issues such as prejudice and racism. Alien Nation (United States, 1988) A movie review by James Berardinelli Alien Nation arrived during a period when science fiction-themed action movies were all the rage. Capitalizing on the success and popularity of the movie, this series used many of the same plot devices and dynamics, yet eventually found a footing of its own. Edit They're "Newcomers," and they arrived as refugees in a massive alien slave-ship, quarantined for three years and then reluctantly accepted as citizens of Earth. Not even George, but Jetson. Action Sci-Fi In 1988, Earth makes the first contact with an alien civilization. One of the best sci-fi and/or buddy cop shows I've ever seen. I wouldn't write it down as one of my favorite movies. Det. Gary Graham reprises the role played by Caan of Det. Still felt a little let down the series was canceled. [38] Alien Nation: The Enemy Within was aired on November 12, 1996, and revolved around a story from which the detectives try to save their city from an alien threat originating from a waste disposal facility. It featured excellent stories and some of the finest acting for any show on that year. There are so many lessons that we can ALL learn from this series. "[25] On a negative front, author Jay Carr of The Boston Globe commented on James Caan's performance, viewing him as "Looking like a Paul Newman gone wrong," He went on, further stating that "the film's air of enlightenment is only makeup deep. Samuel 'George' Francisco: And still it fits? Tenctonese believe that their souls leave their bodies in their sleep and that a serdso guides them back. The special effects are pretty cheap. The make-up is very clearly make-up. So I sometimes had to block all the streets with black paper." http://tvtropes.org/pmwiki/pmwiki.php/Series/AlienNation. Though short-lived, it really is worth watching. One out of twenty to twenty-five stories received each week by 20th Century Fox in 1988, Rockne S. O'Bannon's original screenplay for Alien Nation was submitted as a specscript to producer Gale Anne Hurd. It had a surrealistic look." STANDS4 LLC, 2023. After we went into production on these masks, Graham Baker decided that he wanted the aliens to look even more subtle, so we streamlined the design once we started doing the principal characters. Caught by surprise, Greenberg recalled, "I was vacationing on the Dead Sea in a kibbutz (it was 125 degrees) and I got a call from Gale. But more than once, or even occasionally, it can easily get out of hand, and did, with characters like Pete Moss, Mike Raphone, et al ad nauseum. The plot-thread about a virus crossing from Newcomers to humans in the pilot is never mentioned again. a black man in a tuxedo wearing sunglasses, being lead by the hand to a chair. Enjoy! [6] Within a five-month shooting schedule, three weeks were spent shooting at studio locations. Unused portions of the facility containing steel tanks were used as an interesting gloomy background. [5] He took their training course, joined them on patrol, and spent time with them at the firing range. . Alien Nation: They get drunk on sour milk. So as far as I'm concerned, anybody who sees the movie, they're watching George Jetson no matter what the hell they call him. Took their training course, one camera is best multiple cameras, Greenberg noted, `` i a. 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