Episode 114: Emma Peel Era
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Production completed: 14 February 1967
UK Premiere (London, Season 5): 17 March 1967
US Premiere (New York, Season 2): 31 March 1967
A man survives what appears to be a
lethal auto accident—and keeps coming back for more! When our duo begins investigating
the man who would not die, the trail leads to the Neoteric Research Unit, a top-secret
(naturally) government facility where "radios are strictly prohibited." There,
Steed meets the facility's director, Professor Stone—the man who would not die!
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facility has been working on creating "duplicates," robots that look exactly
like people. Professor Stone had elected to make the first duplicate in his own likeness.
Trouble is, which is which?
IMHO |
While it is yet another variation of the
androids-taking-over-the-country theme with strong hints of "The Cybernauts" (thus the loss of a half-bowler), anything with
Christopher Lee is definitely worth your time! Cute lines and visual gags abound, Mr. Lee
plays Professor Frank N. Stone (geddit?) as straight as an arrow, and Steed
vs. Stone in the cottage is one of the more gripping fights of the season.
Trivia |
Did you notice what Emma was watching on television during the teaser? It was a snippet from "The Cybernauts!"
Acronym Alert: MOT-NRU
is the Ministry of Technology, Neoteric Research Unit.
On Location |
Haberdasher Aske's School, Elstree, doubles as the
hospital—see On Location for a recent view.
Best Scene |
In an attempt by the duplicate Stone to destroy a model boat
enthusiast's transmitter, he gets caught up in the radio beam and meanders around a field
in the same manner as the model boat in the water. A priceless classic!
Best Line |
Doctor: "He'd been attacked." Steed: "By a
banana?"
We're Needed |
Emma is watching television when Steed appears on the screen
announcing, "Mrs. Peel—We're Needed!"
Tag |
Swapping the TV remote control and having trouble agreeing on what to watch, Steed and Emma finally settle for a party political broadcast.
