TV series classic

Skybird · 05-09-09, 10:59 AM

I waited more than half my life for this, and today the postman delivered it, finally: it took German film companies until last month to finally release the German translated version of "The Avengers" on DVD. While it has been available in English since I don't know how long, this is the first German edition released ever, DVD or VHS. Even better, they started not with the first season, but the fourth, which is the first of two seasons with Diana Rigg alias Emma Peel. They included also all scenes and episodes that never had made it onto the German TV screens. And I am now a proud and happy owner, waiting for the fifth season to be released, too!

A real gem in my collection! Other series I own on DVD are "The Professionals, "All creatueres big and small", "Robin of Sherwood", and - for sentimental reasons - even: "Space 1999"

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You note something? They are all British series. It seems they knew a thing or two about how to create a good TV series in the past.

Well then, this evening I am about to enjoy my first episode of "Mit Schirm, Charme und Melone" since my schooldays... That opportunity deserves to prepare a masterfully composed pizza first, all manually done, no frozen instant crap, and to get a fruity Valpolicella from the wine cellar. For this special day, it would even be a Spanish champagne, if I would happen to have one at home, but I haven't. But still: life is good today!

Platapus · 05-09-09, 11:04 AM

Ah the Avengers. That is a good series.

Diana Rigg was hot in that series. I never cared for the Keel/Gale side kicks although the plots of the early years were pretty good.

I also liked the Linda Thorson years as the series really got campy and you could tell the actors really had fun with their characters.

But Emma. Ahhhh emma.

Torplexed · 05-09-09, 11:12 AM

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Originally Posted by Skybird

A real gem in my collection! Other series I own on DVD are "The Professionals, "All creatueres big and small", "Robin of Sherwood", and - for sentimental reasons - even: "Space 1999"

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Hehheh---Space 1999---our old future.

Skybird · 05-09-09, 11:13 AM

Strange that Diana Rigg was not able to make more movie fame later on, after having been an icon in and beyond "Avengers". She had that very intense and heartbreaking! appearance in that James Bond movie, where she was absolutely stunning and believable - and beyond that? Well, tell me.

The German synchron-speaker seving as her translated voice was a perfect choice, too, matching her type, acting and style perfectly. Better than the original! Which is not rare with German dubbing of foreign movies.

Skybird · 05-09-09, 06:23 PM

Just for the record. It was a classy wine. A superb self-made pizza. And a festival to watch the first episode!

05-09-09, 10:59 AM	#1
Skybird Soaring Join Date: Sep 2001 Location: the mental asylum named Germany Posts: 42,602 Downloads: 10 Uploads: 0	TV series classic I waited more than half my life for this, and today the postman delivered it, finally: it took German film companies until last month to finally release the German translated version of "The Avengers" on DVD. While it has been available in English since I don't know how long, this is the first German edition released ever, DVD or VHS. Even better, they started not with the first season, but the fourth, which is the first of two seasons with Diana Rigg alias Emma Peel. They included also all scenes and episodes that never had made it onto the German TV screens. And I am now a proud and happy owner, waiting for the fifth season to be released, too! A real gem in my collection! Other series I own on DVD are "The Professionals, "All creatueres big and small", "Robin of Sherwood", and - for sentimental reasons - even: "Space 1999" . You note something? They are all British series. It seems they knew a thing or two about how to create a good TV series in the past. Well then, this evening I am about to enjoy my first episode of "Mit Schirm, Charme und Melone" since my schooldays... That opportunity deserves to prepare a masterfully composed pizza first, all manually done, no frozen instant crap, and to get a fruity Valpolicella from the wine cellar. For this special day, it would even be a Spanish champagne, if I would happen to have one at home, but I haven't. But still: life is good today! __________________ If you feel nuts, consult an expert.

05-09-09, 11:04 AM	#2
Platapus Fleet Admiral Join Date: Oct 2006 Posts: 19,360 Downloads: 63 Uploads: 0	Ah the Avengers. That is a good series. Diana Rigg was hot in that series. I never cared for the Keel/Gale side kicks although the plots of the early years were pretty good. I also liked the Linda Thorson years as the series really got campy and you could tell the actors really had fun with their characters. But Emma. Ahhhh emma. __________________ abusus non tollit usum - A right should NOT be withheld from people on the basis that some tend to abuse that right.

05-09-09, 11:13 AM	#4
Skybird Soaring Join Date: Sep 2001 Location: the mental asylum named Germany Posts: 42,602 Downloads: 10 Uploads: 0	Strange that Diana Rigg was not able to make more movie fame later on, after having been an icon in and beyond "Avengers". She had that very intense and heartbreaking! appearance in that James Bond movie, where she was absolutely stunning and believable - and beyond that? Well, tell me. The German synchron-speaker seving as her translated voice was a perfect choice, too, matching her type, acting and style perfectly. Better than the original! Which is not rare with German dubbing of foreign movies. __________________ If you feel nuts, consult an expert.

05-09-09, 06:23 PM	#5
Skybird Soaring Join Date: Sep 2001 Location: the mental asylum named Germany Posts: 42,602 Downloads: 10 Uploads: 0	Just for the record. It was a classy wine. A superb self-made pizza. And a festival to watch the first episode! __________________ If you feel nuts, consult an expert.