The TV series The Avengers is a blend of espionage, fantasy and sometimes science fiction that has appealed to those who enjoy witty, off-beat television. While this British programme (produced by ABC-TV in the UK) acquired a huge international following back in the Sixties, it has, for many, been nearly forgotten until its revival in its cinematic incarnation in 1998, and its recent re-runs on BBC4 and BBC America in the USA. It has, however, always been a cult favourite and considered by... Read Full Story
Actress Linda Thorson (Tara King) was the final partner for John Steed in the original, classic Avengers series which ended in 1969. While American (and to some extent British viewers) had not taken to the character, the French loved her. The story goes that French TV producer Rudolf Roffi employed Thorson and Patrick Macnee (John Steed) to make a TV commercial for champagne (although no evidence of this commercial seems to exist). Roffi had been a fan of the show and now realizing that it... Read Full Story
Patrick Macnee is probably best remembered for his role as the urbane super sleuth, John Steed, in the Sixties television series, The Avengers.
While he will be forever identified with this role, Macnee has also carved out a successful career as a television producer, as well as a stage and movie actor.
Now in his 85th year, he has retired from acting, but continues to provide voice overs for a variety of projects. Read Full Story
Actress Linda Thorson (Tara King) was the final partner for John Steed in the original, classic Avengers series which ended in 1969. While American (and to some extent British viewers) had not taken to the character, the French loved her. The story goes that French TV producer Rudolf Roffi employed Thorson and Patrick Macnee (John Steed) to make a TV commercial for champagne (although no evidence of this commercial seems to exist). Roffi had been a fan of the show and now realizing that it... Read Full Story
Patrick Macnee (born February 6, 1922), British actor. Despite numerous roles in theatre, on television and in cinema, Patrick Macnee is still best known for as the inimitable secret agent John Steed in ... Read Full Story
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