"The Baron" (1966) TV series

User Rating:

7.3/10   

Seasons:

1

Release Date:

20 January 1966 (USA)

Genre:

Crime | Drama

Plot:

Stories of an antique dealer who is really an undercover agent.

Cast

Steve Forrest	...	John Mannering 'The Baron' / ... (30 episodes, 1966-1967)
Sue Lloyd	...	Cordelia Winfield (23 episodes, 1966-1967)

Runtime:

60 min (30 episodes)

Country:

UK

Language:

English

Color:

Color

Sound Mix:

Mono

Certification:

Australia:PG

Company:

Associated Television (ATV)

'In your face' visuals and punchy memorable theme

Many of the episodes look like they were filmed in a November, such is the dark moody atmosphere. In the worst episodes, the pace of some of the acting and stories might be considered plodding by today's standards? In fact the worst episodes can be narrowed down to the work of a couple of nonchalant shoddy directors doing the rounds of British TV at the time. However the editing, music and good use of early colour still give even these shows an appealing style. The best episodes were first rate at its premier (usually have good character actors) and still stand up well today. The title sequence with its beautifully cut 'in your face' visuals and punchy memorable theme tune, was a revelation in 1966. The Baron was premiered in the USA ahead of the UK, but did not make any waves and only 13 episodes were bought there.However it proved a very popular series in the UK and elsewhere.