Product Details

• Actors: Diana Rigg, Patrick Macnee
• Format: Box set, Color, NTSC
• Rated: NR (Not Rated)
• Number of tapes: 3
• Studio: A&E Home Video
• VHS Release Date: June 30, 1998
• Run Time: 312 minutes
• Average Customer Review: 4.5 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (4 customer reviews)
• ASIN: 0767011023
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #135,806 in Movies & TV (See Top 100 in Movies & TV)

Editorial Reviews

Amazon.com

Set 2 in The Avengers '67 includes more episodes of the long-running British television series at its creative peak of great writing, color filming (for the first time on the show), and flawless chemistry between actors Patrick Macnee and Diana Rigg. This batch includes six episodes on three tapes, including the unstoppable-corpse mystery "The Living Dead"; the cheeky, killer-feline story "The Hidden Tiger"; the finishing-school drama "The Correct Way to Die"; the scary "Epic"; and the Agatha Christie-like "The Superlative Seven." --Tom Keogh

Product Description

The classic TV series THE AVENGERS is back, digitally remastered and better and bolder than ever! Take a jaunt in John Steed’s (Patrick Macnee) classic Bentley or race across the English countryside in Mrs. Emma Peel’s (Diana Rigg) sporty Lotus Elan. Pursue evil masterminds, double agents and vengefull enemies-of-state. Episode after episode, THE AVENGERS captivates audiences with outrageous adventures, daring escapes and stiletto-sharp dialogue. No villain, regardless how twisted or ingenious, ever has a prayer against the impeccably capable John Steed and the exquisitely formidable Mrs. Emma Peel. This collection includes the following 1967 colour episodes: THE LIVING DEAD: Steed finds a mine of information--and Emma goes underground. THE HIDDEN TIGER: Steed hunts a big cat--and Emma is badly scratched THE CORRECT WAY TO KILL: Steed changes partners--and Emma joinds the enemy. NEVER, NEVER SAY DIE: Steed meets a dead man--and Emma fights the corpse. EPIC: Steed catches a falling star--and Emma makes a movie. THE SUPERLATIVE SEVEN: Steed flies to nowhere--and Emma does her party piece.

Customer Reviews

Most Helpful Customer Reviews

4 of 4 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Makes So Much of Today's TV Look Pallid!, October 27, 1999

By 

John Parker Marmaro "gilfaethwy" (Spring Hill, Florida) - See all my reviews
(REAL NAME)   

This review is from: The Avengers '67: Set 2 [VHS] (VHS Tape)

This review could stand for any of the sets.

So often when one sees a show again, after years of fond memories, the actual show is a letdown, if not an absolute disappointment. So few shows, after all, hold up after thirty-odd years! And though these shows are undoubtedly "Sixties" in look and feel, it doesn't date them, but adds to their allure. And that allure is still as potent as ever. It shows what high production values, intelligent, witty, literate scripts, fine acting, and above all the superb lead pair of Patrick MacNee and Diana Rigg, and their inimitable chemistry, can accomplish. Each is like a mini-feature film. If the plots sometimes are a bit far-out and far-fetched, if some of the special effects or gadgetry wouldn't pass muster today, nevertheless these films haven't lost a whit of their enjoyability or appeal. And they defined stylishness then, and still are unsurpassed in stylishness now! The unflappable urbanity and resourcefulness of Steed, and the wry wit and smouldering yet utterly controlled sexuality (and intellect!) of Mrs Peel, are a combination that has never been bettered. And the lackluster recent filmization of the series shows how much credit has to go to the original series' two stars and production/writing team, because the series outdoes the film by a parsec. Kudos to those responsible for releasing these gems on video! Now a whole new generation can discover them!

2 of 2 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Steed and Peel, Fantastic Duo !!!, October 25, 2003

By 

Daryl Inman "Daryl" (Mexia, TX USA) - See all my reviews

This review is from: The Avengers '67: Set 2 [VHS] (VHS Tape)

One of my favorite adolescent shows and also as an adult. Patrick Macnee as the charismatic John Steed and the beautiful Diana Rigg as Mrs. Emma Peel do a great job as this British secret agent team (Diana Riggs also played a Bond girl in Her Majesty's Secret Service released in 1969-see this movie). I believe Mrs. Peel has a doctorate so is very smart and is also a crack shot. See Mrs. Peel's self defense techniques. Steed is also an expert in several weapons. They are called into action whenever there may be a threat to England's internal security. The threats are what is one of the great surprises in this show and at times very unusual. The plots are very good and are very unique most of the time. I have seen most of the shows with Mrs. Peel and she and Steed make a gtreat pair. Their intellectual abilities are great especailly when they must solve problems. Watch this series as it will definitely be well worth the entertainment. The two shows in this video, The Correct Way to Kill and Never Never Say Die show very good plots. This series will grow on you!! Watch It. You won't regret it!

1 of 1 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars I prefer the earlier ones, March 15, 2002

A Kid's Review

This review is from: The Avengers '67: Set 2 [VHS] (VHS Tape)

I personally think the earlier ones are much better. The 65's and the 66's. Though this a great set. The attractive Mrs. Peel played by Diana Rigg and the humorous Mr. Steed played by Patrick Macnee. Together they are superb. This set has such epsiodes as The Living Dead, The Hidden Tiger, The Correct Way To Kill, Epic, and The Superlative Seven. This is a pretty good set.