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peabody · Posted: Wed Sep 11, 2013 9:39 pm Post subject: 5.19 - Dead Man's Treasure

Discuss, review and rate Dead Man's Treasure, production completed Wednesday 5th July 1967.

Teleplay by Michael Winder
Directed by Sidney Hayers

MikeR · Epic Joined: 19 Jul 2009 Posts: 1095 Location: UK

Come on how about some words on this classic episode. Possibly the finest thing Sidney Hayers ever directed.

Darren · Site Admin Joined: 01 Sep 2008 Posts: 1784 Location: UK

8/10

I always think there's a better episode in here than we actually get, the car rally could have included some interesting locations but it's mostly just barns. Michael Winders only script, nice that they open the door again after Clemens and Levene hogged the writing duties for so long. There are some good gags but it reminds me of 'Take me to your leader' from season 6 in that the script device doesn't get used to full advantage.

Despite the fact that the weather is rather cloudy, it's one of those lovely summery episodes.

Love Laurier Johnson's score.

Valerie Van Ost is amusing in a sixties groovy chick way. Edwin Richfield and Neil McCarthy look to be having fun as bumbling agents. Norman Bowler is probably the only one playing it straight.

Rhonda · Posted: Sat May 09, 2015 2:30 am Post subject:

I gave 8
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Dan · Posted: Mon Aug 03, 2015 4:31 am Post subject:

At our place this summer we've been showing movies for family & friends outdoors after the sun goes down. We showed this one last night and it was a big hit. It's a great episode for this type of venue - very visual and for the most part light-hearted. Made some new Avenger fans.

MikeR · Epic Joined: 19 Jul 2009 Posts: 1095 Location: UK

Avengerholic · Epic Joined: 01 Sep 2008 Posts: 1165

This was always one of my favourite episodes, it recalls memories of the long hot summers I enjoyed as a child, and of making hideouts from the freshly cut grass in the fields behind our house. Oddly over the years, and with each new viewing, Valerie Van Ost (Penny) increasingly irritates me. the running 'husband No.3004' joke grinds on my nerves, as does her voice. She's all a bit too much, and these days tends to spoil my enjoyment of the episode. One of the best stories in the series though I have to say.

Mona · Posted: Fri Sep 16, 2016 1:11 pm Post subject:

All around excellent, fun, delightful episode!
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