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Post by Jim Boylston on Mar 18, 2009 16:40:16 GMT -5
I know Allen and I are both crazy for the original version of "The Prisoner," the great Patrick McGoohan series from the '60's, and I'll bet many of you feel the same. AMC is releasing an updated remake this year, starring Jim Caviezel as Number 6. Here's a link to their website, which has lots of interview videos and pre-release information. www.amctv.com/originals/the-prisoner/about-site/AMC has their work cut out for them if they plan on outdoing the original series! Jim
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Post by Allen Wiener on Mar 18, 2009 17:28:36 GMT -5
Worth checking out Jim; no air date yet, but it will be on AMC this year.
I think a lot of shows have clearly been influenced by "The Prisoner," including "Lost" and "Burn Notice," among others.
I just finished watching the entire Patrick McGoohan series again -- all 17 episodes -- and I'm still impressed with it. There's very little in it that's dated. I don't think it will ever be really dated as long as people feel there is a need to hold onto their individuality.
I thought McGoohan was a very good actor and a talented man; I was sorry at his recent passing. But "The Prisoner" remains a real tribute to him.
By the way -- have you ever seen the episode of "The Simpsons" that spoofs "The Prisoner?" McGoohan did the voice of Number 6 in that.
AW
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Post by Allen Wiener on Mar 18, 2009 17:28:41 GMT -5
Worth checking out Jim; no air date yet, but it will be on AMC this year.
I think a lot of shows have clearly been influenced by "The Prisoner," including "Lost" and "Burn Notice," among others.
I just finished watching the entire Patrick McGoohan series again -- all 17 episodes -- and I'm still impressed with it. There's very little in it that's dated. I don't think it will ever be really dated as long as people feel there is a need to hold onto their individuality.
I thought McGoohan was a very good actor and a talented man; I was sorry at his recent passing. But "The Prisoner" remains a real tribute to him.
By the way -- have you ever seen the episode of "The Simpsons" that spoofs "The Prisoner?" McGoohan did the voice of Number 6 in that.
AW
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