The Avengers (1961-69). Champagne Chums Combating Crime Capers.
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Stam Fine Reviews looks at the 1960's series The Avengers, a stylish and action packed spy series starring Patrick Macnee along with Diana Rigg, Honor Blackman, Ian Hendry, and Linda Thorson, but not at the same time.
It was a big deal in its day, remained a big deal for a long time, had a sequel series in the 70s (The New Avengers, with Joanna Lumley), then a terrible movie version in 1998 made it less of a big deal, yet they're still showing the series. Who knew?
John Steed, along with at various times, Emma Peel, Cathy Gale, Dr Keel, Dr King, Venus Smith, and latterly, Tara King, would become involved in stopping crime and espionage plots.
0:00 Introduction
1:38 Avenging
4:19 Season Two: Honor Blackman
9:57 Season Three: Almost Live.
15:40 Season Four: "We're Filmed, Mrs Peel."
25:37 Season Five: In Colour, Lots of It.
29:47: Season Six: Ta-ra-ra Boom-de-ay!
34:33 Music, Remakes
35:11 Guest Stars, Parodies
37:27 Personal Picks
38:37 Legacy