Valentino Musetti Movies
- 1965
The TARDIS travels to the time of the Holy Crusades. Upon arrival, the loyalties of the Doctor (William Hartnell), Ian (William Russell), Barbara (Jacqueline Hill), and Vicki (Maureen O'Brien) are forcibly divided between the Crusaders of Richard the Lionheart (Julian Glover) and the Saracens of Prince Saladin (Bernard Kay). Written by David Whitaker, "The Lion" originally aired March 27, 1965, as the first episode of the four-part story "The Crusade." At present, only episodes one and three ("Wheel of Fortune") exist in their entirety. ~ Hal Erickson, All Movie Guide
- Starring:
- William Hartnell, William Russell, (more)
- 1964
Honor Blackman made her final Avengers appearance as Cathy Gale in this episode, which was originally broadcast on March 21, 1964. The plot is set in motion when a British agent is burnt to death. The only clue to his murder is an odd-looking chess piece, which leads Steed and Cathy right into the clutches of a nasty drug-smuggling ring. Several possible endings were filmed for this episode before the final one was chosen, wherein Steed makes a subtle reference to Honor Blackman's upcoming appearance in the James Bond theatrical film Goldfinger. Written by Richard Lucas, "Lobster Quadrille" wasn't shown in America until April 6, 1991. ~ Hal Erickson, All Movie Guide
- 1964
Unable to assassinate a British traitor, the government is forced to deal with the man in an upcoming round of arms negotiations. Though he despises the assignment, Steed must protect the traitor from harm. He has his work cut out for him. The man originally assigned to kill the turncoat, long thought dead, is alive and well, and he intends to fulfill his deadly mission. Written by Philip Chambers, "The Outside-In Man" originally aired in England on February 22, 1964; the episode made its American cable TV debut on April 2, 1991. ~ Hal Erickson, All Movie Guide
- 1964
The murder of a secret agent appears to be tied in with a seemingly normal suburban wine shop. Following the evidence trail, Steed finds that the shop conceals a photographic darkroom. As an upshot, Cathy finds herself attending a séance conducted by a spirtualist (Alice Landon) who sidelines in blackmail. Written by Ludovic Peters, "The Secrets Broker" made its British TV debut on February 1, 1964; its first American exposure was delayed until March 28, 1991. ~ Hal Erickson, All Movie Guide
- 1963
In London for a medical checkup, Emir Abdulla Akaba (Henry Soskin) is murdered by a person or persons unknown. This proves embarrassing for Steed and Cathy, who'd been assigned to protect the Emir. Still in disguise as a hotel chef and social secretary, the Avengers try to determine who knocked off the victim -- and try to keep from being knocked off themselves. With a punch line straight out of the vintage George Arliss vehicle Old English, "Death a la Carte" first aired in England on December 21, 1963. Written by John Lucarotti, the episode made its American cable TV debut on March 20, 1991. ~ Hal Erickson, All Movie Guide
- 1962
"The Decapod" is the professional name of a wrestling champion who the Avengers suspect of being an assassin. When the secretary of a Balkan ambassador is murdered, Steed's assistant Venus Smith (Julie Stevens) takes the dead woman's place. Trailing the killers, Venus ends up at a professional wrestling match, while Steed does some grappling of his own to fend off the real assassin. Written by Eric Paice, this episode was originally telecast October 13, 1962; its American debut was delayed until January 29, 1991. ~ Hal Erickson, All Movie Guide
