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On July 20, 1938, actress Diana Rigg was born.
Actress Diana Rigg was #BornOnThisDay, July 20, 1938 Remembered for her stage, film & TV roles; TV's The Avengers (1961–69) & as host for Mystery! (1989-2003). Films; On Her Majesty's Secret Service (1969) & Theatre of Blood (1973) Passed in 2020 from #cancer (age 82) #RIP #BOTD
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"The Avengers" TV Intro
119,447 views Jul 21, 2013
The Rap Sheet
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In memory of British actress Diana Rigg, who died on September 10, 2020, at age 82, here's one of the better-remembered introductions to "The Avengers," the 1961-1969 British TV crime drama on which she starred so brilliantly with Patrick Macnee.
119,447 views Jul 21, 2013
The Rap Sheet
10.7K subscribers
In memory of British actress Diana Rigg, who died on September 10, 2020, at age 82, here's one of the better-remembered introductions to "The Avengers," the 1961-1969 British TV crime drama on which she starred so brilliantly with Patrick Macnee.
Another:
Tv Theme Avengers (Full Version)
124,091 views Sep 20, 2008
tvtestcard
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Sixties Drama Tv Theme Avengers
124,091 views Sep 20, 2008
tvtestcard
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Sixties Drama Tv Theme Avengers
The tune was composed by Laurie Johnson.
Laurie Johnson - The Avengers - Theme
21,586 viewsNov 7, 2018
George 1010th
16.3K subscribers
The Avengers is an espionage British television series created in 1961. It initially focused on Dr. David Keel (Ian Hendry), aided by John Steed (Patrick Macnee). Hendry left after the first series; Steed then became the main character, partnered by a succession of assistants. His most famous assistants were intelligent, stylish and assertive women: Cathy Gale (Honor Blackman), Emma Peel (Diana Rigg), and Tara King (Linda Thorson). The series ran from 1961 until 1969, screening as one-hour episodes for its entire run. The pilot episode, "Hot Snow", aired on 7 January 1961. The final episode, "Bizarre", aired on 21 April 1969 in the United States, and on 21 May 1969 in London, England.
The Avengers was produced by ABC Television, a contractor within the ITV network. After a merger with Rediffusion London in July 1968, ABC Television became Thames Television, which continued production of the series, though it was still broadcast under the ABC name. By 1969, The Avengers was shown in more than 90 countries. ITV produced a sequel series The New Avengers (1976–1977) with Patrick Macnee returning as John Steed, and two new partners. In 2007, The Avengers was ranked #20 on TV Guide's Top Cult Shows Ever.
21,586 viewsNov 7, 2018
George 1010th
16.3K subscribers
The Avengers is an espionage British television series created in 1961. It initially focused on Dr. David Keel (Ian Hendry), aided by John Steed (Patrick Macnee). Hendry left after the first series; Steed then became the main character, partnered by a succession of assistants. His most famous assistants were intelligent, stylish and assertive women: Cathy Gale (Honor Blackman), Emma Peel (Diana Rigg), and Tara King (Linda Thorson). The series ran from 1961 until 1969, screening as one-hour episodes for its entire run. The pilot episode, "Hot Snow", aired on 7 January 1961. The final episode, "Bizarre", aired on 21 April 1969 in the United States, and on 21 May 1969 in London, England.
The Avengers was produced by ABC Television, a contractor within the ITV network. After a merger with Rediffusion London in July 1968, ABC Television became Thames Television, which continued production of the series, though it was still broadcast under the ABC name. By 1969, The Avengers was shown in more than 90 countries. ITV produced a sequel series The New Avengers (1976–1977) with Patrick Macnee returning as John Steed, and two new partners. In 2007, The Avengers was ranked #20 on TV Guide's Top Cult Shows Ever.
Thu Jul 20, 2023: On this day, July 20, 1938, actress Diana Rigg was born.
Wed Jul 20, 2022: Actress Diana Rigg was #BornOnThisDay, July 20, 1938