Episode 86: Emma Peel Era
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A.K.A.
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Other Viewpoints
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Avec vue imprenable
Geschlossene Räume
Stanza 621 (Room 621)
La Habitación Sin Ventana
Kamer zonder uitzicht
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Produced: ca. 15 April to 29 April 1965
UK Premiere (London, Season 4): 7 January 1966
US Premiere (New York, Season 1): 27 June 1966
"Three
o'clock!" A missing scientist suddenly turns up at his home virtually
brain-dead, then disappears again, just as suddenly—in a laundry truck. Steed takes on the guise
of Mr. Gourmet in order to reach Max Chessman, a hotel tycoon suspected of using his hotel
empire as a cover for a brainwashing service.
IMHO |
This one loses points big time for, among many other things, a serious a waste of talent—Peter Jeffrey and Peter Arne were both saddled with trivial, thankless parts, not to mention stuntmen in very bad Chinese makeup (have a look). Plus, Max Chessman is a decidedly un-intimidating mastermind, which robs the climax of tension. Still, Steed is enjoyable as Mr. Gourmet, carrying on about the butter being salted, and Emma makes an appearance sporting a rare hair style. And Philip Latham turns in a four-bowler performance as the thoroughly unflappable Carter.
Trivia |
Exclusive: Writer Roger Marshall has penned an essay about his tenure on The Avengers.
Best Line |
After Steed announces he'll be dining with Max Chessman, Emma comments, "Well, don't come to me for the bicarbonate of soda."
Essential Reading |
- Mrs. Peel... We're Needed by Piers Johnson