Not only was Patrick McGoohan offered the role of James Bond in Dr. No (1962), it was he, who turned it down and recommended his friend, Sean Connery, for the part. Two guest stars of this episode - Lois Maxwell and Donald Pleasence went on to star in Bond films - Mr Pleasance appearing as SPECTRE villain, Ernst Stavro Blofeld in You Only Live Twice (1967), while Ms Maxwell had a long run in the film series as Miss Moneypenny. Meanwhile, Martin Benson appeared as the mafioso Mr Solo in Goldfinger (1964).