The Avengers
A quirky spy show of the adventures of eccentrically suave British Agent John Steed and his predominantly female partners.
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"The adventures of a suave British agent John Steed and his sexy female sidekicks... This highly popular and long running spy show was the brainchild of Canadian born producer Sidney Newman. It began life as a medical crime drama called "Police Surgeon" starring Ian Hendry as Dr David Keel a pathologist working for the London police. When this failed to take on with the public, the character called John Steed was created. In the first episode of the revamped show renamed "The Avengers", John Steed helps Dr David Keel to avenge the death of his wife because he happened to be..."
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During her first season, Diana Rigg was dismayed to find out that the cameraman was being paid more than she was. She demanded a raise, to put her more on a par with her co-star, or she would leave the show. The producers gave in, thanks to the show's great popularity in the U.S.
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A quirky spy show of the adventures of eccentrically suave British Agent John Steed and his predominantly female partners.