Episode 49: Cathy Gale Era
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Other Viewpoints |
La loi du silence
La Conspiración Del Silencio
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Production completed: 1 March 1963
UK Premiere (London, Season 2): 3 March 1963
US Premiere (A&E cable): ca. 27 February 1991
Steed learns that a circus clown is trying to kill
him, and it isn't Dr Keel. Posing (once again) as a journalist,
Cathy moves in with the clown's wife and gets to meet the family—literally: the
Mafia, who are trying to keep Steed from interfering with their American drug
smuggling connection.
IMHO |
This episode is as much a circus itself as it is about one. A number of engagingly curious characters, such as the tatooist, are contrasted by an equal number of lackluster guest stars, like the clown's wife. Some great set pieces are patched together with a number of awkward scene transitions, and a missed music cue near the beginning leaves a long filmed segment in total silence. It's well worth it, however, for a few fiery Steed and Cathy exchanges, particularly the tense closing scene.
Trivia |
Exclusive: Writer Roger Marshall has penned an essay about his tenure on The Avengers.
Elizabeth & Collins were a special circus act.
Did you notice the circus poster in the background of the scene where Cathy is quizzing the circus guy about the attempt on Steed's life? It had an act on it called "The Diminutive Steed!"
*This unofficial subtitle is by Yours Truly.
Best Line |
When Steed asks Cathy how she knew so much about tattoos, she said she took it up in school instead of needlework, which made Macnee burst out laughing, and Honor was all smiles.
Essential Reading |
- Mrs. Peel... We're Needed by Piers Johnson