Episode 145: Tara King Era
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A.K.A.
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On the Radio |
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Other Viewpoints
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Mais
qui est Steed?
Wer
ist John Steed
Vogliono
uccidere Steed!
Siguen
Matando A Steed
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Production completed: 29 August 1968
UK Premiere (London, Season 7): 18 December 1968
US Premiere (New York, Season 4): 11 November 1968
In an attempt to wreck a peace
conference, a diabolical mastermind utilizes "instant plastic surgery"
to create a duplicate of Steed. His only mistake was not keeping a closer
eye on the original while he had him in his clutches, as the real Steed knocks out his
jail keeper and prepares a little surprise for the army of enemy agents
about to descend on the conference.
IMHO |
What keeps this one from hitting the four-bowler mark for me is Ray McAnally's obnoxious accent—that, and Mother's mega-goofy hideout. It is otherwise quite decent, with a fresh premise and a number of noteworthy aspects, such as a new "partner" for Tara (aren't they the cutest couple?), and a startlingly gross Steed that went wrong.
Trivia |
The original plans to shoot this episode in Spain proved unworkable; as a result, Ray McAnally improvised most of his lines.
It must be noted that there are very strong similarities to certain plot details in The Outer Limits, "The Hundred Days of the Dragon," which aired in the US on 23 September 1963.
Recognize the explosion when Steed throws the gavel? You've also seen it in "Have Guns - Will Haggle," when the ammunition shed blew up! (Mark H. Stevens)
*This unofficial subtitle is by Yours Truly.
On Location |
Tyke's Water Lake is pressed into service yet again; On Location provides a recent view. Car chases filmed at Burnham Beeches. Caldecote Towers, Bushey, and Ye Olde Sun Hotel in Northaw served as the conference center. Tara jumps off of the bridge at Grove Park, Watford.
Best Line |
"Look—the woods are full of them!" (Baron Von Curt to Tara about multiple Steeds headed their way)
Essential Reading |
- Mrs. Peel... We're Needed by Piers Johnson