I've become very obsessed with inspirations lately, like when one movie is based on another one, or a movie inspires a TV series. I put this show on my "wanted" list some time, ago, based on what I read on the "Thrilling Detective" site, never really expecting to be able to knock it off.
I JUST DID.
Imagine my shock when, 2 weeks ago, I found out this was put out on DVD just 3 months ago!!! It immediately jumped to the top of my "wanted" list. I JUST got it in the mail today. WOW!!! I just watched the first episode. Man, I REALLY enjoyed this thing.
It's pretty clear that Classicflix did not bother remastering the sound on this (lots of hiss), but the picture is pretty clear. You know what? This DOES remind me of MISSION: IMPOSSIBLE. Only in a half-hour fomat. I used to love half-hour adventure shows. I think it's a shame nobody does them anymore.
In the last couple weeks, I've seen RIFIFI (1955), THE LEAGUE OF GENTLEMEN (1960) and now this. When I'm done with this, I'll be going after TOPKAPI (1964), and then-- the 1st season of MISSION: IMPOSSIBLE. I got hooked on the 2nd season back in 1967, and for decades, never realized that Peter Graves' "Jim Phelps" was a replacement. I've never seen season 1! I can't wait. Truthfully... I haven't looked yet. If there's a "complete series" box-- I'll be going after THAT. Much easier.
I JUST DID.
Imagine my shock when, 2 weeks ago, I found out this was put out on DVD just 3 months ago!!! It immediately jumped to the top of my "wanted" list. I JUST got it in the mail today. WOW!!! I just watched the first episode. Man, I REALLY enjoyed this thing.
It's pretty clear that Classicflix did not bother remastering the sound on this (lots of hiss), but the picture is pretty clear. You know what? This DOES remind me of MISSION: IMPOSSIBLE. Only in a half-hour fomat. I used to love half-hour adventure shows. I think it's a shame nobody does them anymore.
In the last couple weeks, I've seen RIFIFI (1955), THE LEAGUE OF GENTLEMEN (1960) and now this. When I'm done with this, I'll be going after TOPKAPI (1964), and then-- the 1st season of MISSION: IMPOSSIBLE. I got hooked on the 2nd season back in 1967, and for decades, never realized that Peter Graves' "Jim Phelps" was a replacement. I've never seen season 1! I can't wait. Truthfully... I haven't looked yet. If there's a "complete series" box-- I'll be going after THAT. Much easier.