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You are here -> HOME - RETROVILLE - 1961 |
- On Television - The Avengers |
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Welcome to Retroville! It's 1961! |
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In 1960, The Avengers made its debut on television but began life as Police Surgeon. The British crime drama program began life with a totally different cast but, after several seasons of change, ended up with its perfect cast structure--Patrick MacNee as John Steed and Diana Rigg as Mrs. Emma Peel. The daring duo struck gold, captured hearts, and changed the character of crime dramas forever.
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Main Characters:
- Ian Hendry as Dr. David Keel (the original focus character)
- Patrick MacNee as John Steed (the ultimate focus character)
- Honor Blackman as Cathy Gale, anthropologist
- Elizabeth Sheperd as Blackman's replacement (only for 1.5 episodes)
- Diana Rigg as Mrs. Emma Peel
- Linda Thorson as Tara King, trainee agent (after Rigg left the show)
Show Concept:
- Although the show began life as the story of a doctor whose wife is killed by a drug gang leading him to seek vengeance with the help of the British Intelligence community, the show morphed over the first few seasons to become The Avengers we all remember--a quirky spy show featuring the adventures of an eccentricly suave British agent and his predominately female partners
Hosts or Guests:
Writers or Producers:
- Produced by John Bryce, Brian Clemens, Albert Fennell, and others
- Written by Patrick Brawn, Brian Clemens, and others
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Total shows or length of production:
- Premiered in 1961
- Final episode in 1969
- Minor reintroduction as The New Avengers in 1971
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