Episode 110: Emma Peel Era
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Produced: December 1966
UK Premiere (London, Season 5): 17 February 1967
US Premiere (New York, Season 2): 17 February 1967
Businessmen are the target again,
and they're turning up in pieces—almost literally. Suspicions fall on a large bird of
prey owned by an author wronged by a publisher that is being whittled down, one partner at
a time. But our heroes find a comic book near one victim, and the adventures of its
avenging superhero tie in a bit too closely with real-life situations to be a coincidence.
IMHO |
Signature effects from the old Batman TV
series—Wham! Splat! and even a lick of its music—punctuate this loopy romp. Of course,
the episode's popularity lies in the bizarre battle cry of the titular comic hero. And the
transitions between cartoon and live action are a great touch. The minor quibbles that keep
it from achieving full four-bowler status include a flighty plot, an oriental (John
Garrie) not quite oriental enough, and a mastermind (Neil Hallett) not quite diabolical enough.
Not to mention the fact that the buildings up which the Winged Avenger climbs are all the same!
Trivia |
This one follows "The Bird Who Knew Too Much," making two "birdie" episodes in a row. (At least we don't have a fourth tag scene with antique cars.) And compare the two-liner with that of "Silent Dust."
The Winged Avenger makes a return visit—of sorts, that
is—in "Epic."
On Location |
High Cannons, Well End served as Sir Lexius Cray's residence,
and Professor Poole's domicile was actually Stanmore Hall. On
Location provides a better and more recent view of the latter, which was also used in
"From Venus With Love."
Best Scene |
One of those special little touches that thrill fans who live
for the Steed/Emma relationship is that chin-on-the-shoulder shot, first
image at left.
Best Line |
"Eee-urp!" (Naturally!)
Also, it sounds like a great little ad-lib in the tag, when
Emma opens an over-enthusiastic bottle of champagne that spills all over her. "It
just went with a wallop!" she giggles. Indeed!
We're Needed |
Emma is putting the final touches on a painting, only to
discover "Mrs. Peel—" in one corner. Steed enters and completes it with,
"We're Needed!"
Tag |
In Emma's apartment, Steed illustrates the meal he has planned for them. "Ping!"
