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5.0 out of 5 stars
The Project Strigas Affair and The Never Never Affair, September 1, 2001
This review is from: Man From Uncle 1: Project Strigas & Never [VHS] (VHS Tape)
"The Project Strigas Affair" and "The Never Never Affair" are what I think are the best episodes in all of UNCLE's episodes. You just have to watch these two episodes if you love "Man from UNCLE".
Episode 9 "The Project Strigas Affair": Though usually UNCLE doesn't get involved in politics, Mr. Waverly asks Napoleon and Illya to make some 'diabolical scheme' to bring down a certain Balkan intelligence chief Kurasov (Werner Klemperer), who is trying to enflame America and U.S.S.R. tensions. Kurasov's assistant is (Leonard Nimoy). Napoleon and Illya (him disguised as a KGB spy), with the help of bankrupt couple, (William Shatner and Peggy Ann Garner), make up a fictional gas to catch Kurasov's attention: the gas named Strigas. * This has one of the best plots of all the UNCLE episodes. There are plenty of twists and turns, humor when needed, yet serious at some places. This is another episode of many which shows Illya as the master of disguises. This is the first time for the secondary villain, Woodrow Parfey, to play in the Man from UNCLE show. He would be playing in many more episodes in the time to come. This is also the first time for Star Trek William Shatner and Leonard Nimoy to act together. One of my favorite parts in the show is when says, "But that's absolutely diabolical," to which Napoleon replies, smiling, "We try."
Episode 25 "The Never Never Affair": Mandy Stevenson (Barbara Feldon) is an UNCLE Portuguese translator who wants excitement. Napoleon Solo feels sorry for her so he send her out on a fake mission to get Waverlys tobacco and Mandy mistakenly takes an important microfilm that THRUSH is after. Napoleon and Illya search the streets looking for her before THRUSH gets to her. Eventually, Mandy and Napoleon are caught by THRUSH leader Victor Gervais (Cesar Romero). The only thing is, the microfilm is on a microdot and Mandy has hidden it so well that THRUSH cant find it!* I love, love, love this episode! Everyone's great in here; Robert Vaughn, David McCallum, and especially Barbara Feldon as Mandy Stevenson. She's great! The plot is good, everyone's acting is good, and it's so funny, yet serious where it's supposed to be. Here are a couple of my favorite parts. 1) When Mandy tries to convince Napoleon to give her a mission and Napoleon gives the fake mission and 'evasion pattern number 8', which is a fictional route. 2) When Napoleon tries to explain to Mr. Waverly and Illya about sending Mandy on a fake mission. Especially when Mr. Waverly asks what route she's going by and Napoleon says, "Evasion Pattern 6". The look on Mr. Waverly and Illya's faces are so funny! 3) In the beginning when Illya's trying to get away from THRUSH. 4) When Victor Gervais is trying to convince Mandy to tell him where the microdot is. She tells him, "Let me warn you. I don't crack under pressure." He says, "Not at all?" Mandy replies, "Not... noticeably, no." And basically the rest of the show is great.
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8 of 8 people found the following review helpful:
5.0 out of 5 stars
One of Man from UNCLE first season bests!!!, March 28, 2001
This review is from: Man From Uncle 1: Project Strigas & Never [VHS] (VHS Tape)
I love these two episodes! The first episode, the Project Strigas affair has a great plot and has many twists and turns. Illya shows how much of a master he is at disguises. This is the first time for William Shatner and Leonard Nimoy to act together. The next episode, The Never Never Affair is my favorite first season episode. My favorite part in it is the gunfight in the movie theater and when Napoleon shoots the bad guy while being tied up. I'm sure all Man from UNCLE lovers will enjoy The Project Strigas Affair and The Never Never Affair!!
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8 of 8 people found the following review helpful:
5.0 out of 5 stars
How can you not love this show!, November 22, 1999
This review is from: Man From Uncle 1: Project Strigas & Never [VHS] (VHS Tape)
I love this show. These are two very good episodes complete with Illya in diguise making smart remarks. oh yeah, Napoleon's ok too. :) If you like a good plot and some corny dialog every once in a while this is a good tape for you!
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