The performance took place on 21st October 1954 at 8.30pm EST, making Nelson the first on-screen 007.ĬBS brought the rights for Fleming's first book for $1000. American actor Barry Nelson played 'Jimmy Bond' as the nationalities of 007 and Felix Leiter were reversed for the US audience. The 1954 live television adaptation of 'Casino Royale' is now available to stream online via Netflix in the USA.īased on Ian Fleming's debut James Bond novel, the production was part of the Climax! drama series on CBS.
