I was just 13 years old but I vividly remember absolutely loving this series. I was very interested in the Civil War and this show helped to spur my interest even more. Darryl Hickman and Dick Davalos were wonderful actors. It's a shame the series didn't last longer than it did. At the time, I also watched Darryl's brother Dwayne's series - Dobie Gillis - and loved it for its comedic effect. But for all-round historic interest and dramatic effect, The Americans was 'way ahead of its time. Unfortunately, in 1961, I guess that wasn't what most American viewers wanted and its demise was inevitable. But I will always have fond feelings for this show and will never forget the anticipation I felt every week of waiting for it to appear on the television (in black and white, of course). Viewers today who are saturated with reality shows and DVRs and TIVOs will never be able appreciate the simplicity and honesty of this type of show.
Review of The Americans
