James Bond

From a '50s TV appearance to the most recent blockbusters, a primer to the venerable 007 franchise.

Barry Nelson starred as 007 some eight years before 1962's 'Dr. No' hit the big screen.

Star helped rejuvenate the franchise at a time when some questioned whether 007 was over.

Jetpacks, shark tanks and underwater battles were just some of the film's most memorable ingredients.

Actor defined the role of secret agent 007 in the '60s.

Connery was the first actor to play the role in the long-running film series.

Connery first portrayed 007 in 1962's 'Dr. No.'

The 007 franchise is not only filled with hits and misses, but also never-weres.

The unusually violent adventure remains the lowest-grossing movie in the 007 series.

Roger Moore originally planned to bow out of the franchise after 1981's 'For Your Eyes Only.'

The movie is the most subtle and serious in the early part of the franchise.

From Connery to Craig, with everything in between (yes, those two films too), a look at 007's highs and lows.