By way of an epitaph for Dame Diana Rigg's sad death yesterday, I felt it appropriate to show the iconic intro to TV's The Avengers, perhaps her most famous role and the one our generation grew up with.
Was there ever a more perfect television programme ? Diana Rigg as Emma Peel, to quote a Bond theme 'Nobody does it better'. Thank you for a classic clip.
This amazing intro reminded me that in addition to British TV shows of the 60s being so cool in general, many of them had truly memorable intros. Such as... The Avengers, Secret Agent Man, The Prisoner, and all the Supermarionation programs. Classy, snappy, arty and very exciting. Audience-grabbing montage. Much better than their U.S. counterparts, IMHO.
Was there ever a more perfect television programme ? Diana Rigg as Emma Peel, to quote a Bond theme 'Nobody does it better'. Thank you for a classic clip.
ReplyDeleteYep, perfect in every way Paul I agree.
DeleteThis amazing intro reminded me that in addition to British TV shows of the 60s being so cool in general, many of them had truly memorable intros. Such as... The Avengers, Secret Agent Man, The Prisoner, and all the Supermarionation programs. Classy, snappy, arty and very exciting. Audience-grabbing montage. Much better than their U.S. counterparts, IMHO.
ReplyDeleteThey were pretty good weren't they Zigg. I did like Irwin Allen TV shows though too!
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