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The Avengers [TV Series]

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The Avengers [TV Series]
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1961
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A&E Home Video
Synopsis: The quintessential "escapist" British action series, the weekly, hour-long The Avengers debuted January 7, 1961, as an outgrowth of Police Surgeon, another series produced by the U.K.'s Associated British Corporation (later known as ITV). Although Police Surgeon was not a hit, its star, Ian Hendry, scored a personal success in the leading role of Dr. David Keel. The decision was made to rework Police Surgeon, changing it from a traditional action-adventure program to an espionage drama. This was ... Full Synopsis
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