Re: [TV orNotTV] So long, Patrick Macnee

Charming and ever-sophisticated, his John Steed character showed this American kid the virtues of style, wit, class and unflappable resilience in the face of trouble. Apparently, those qualities that Macnee embodied could earn you the respect and companionship of a woman like Emma Peel. I took

Re: [TV orNotTV] So long, Patrick Macnee

This hurts me because, as mentioned in the earlier Diana Rigg thread, I've been enjoying rewatching Avengers episodes lately. Macnee had very little to work with the first few seasons... both the writing and production value were lacking. And much like the early Spider-Man cartoons, they didn't see

[TV orNotTV] So long, Patrick Macnee

While his John Steed character in *The Avengers* compared to James Bond in enough ways -- he even got a co-star role aside Roger Moore -- he admitted Bond wasn't his cup of tea. *Spinal Tap* fans will also remember him. In Rancho Mirage, CA; 93. Aypee via Wash. Times (link)