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Subject: Re: The Most Stylish British Sci-Fi Show That America Couldn't Stop
 Watching During The Cold War
Date: Mon, 28 Apr 2025 22:32:19 -0400
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On 4/28/2025 6:35 PM, Your Name wrote:
> On 2025-04-28 18:41:54 +0000, The Horny Goat said:
>> On Tue, 25 Mar 2025 04:30:46 -0500, Ubiquitous <weberm@polaris.net>
>> wrote:
>>
>>> The Most Stylish British Sci-Fi Show That America Couldn't Stop Watching
>>> During The Cold War
>>>
>>> In this video, we explore The Avengers (1961–1969), the stylish 
>>> British sci-
>>> fi TV series that captivated American audiences during the Cold War. 
>>> Known
>>> for its unique blend of espionage, quirky characters, and futuristic 
>>> themes,
>>> the show became a cultural phenomenon. Join us as we break down why The
>>> Avengers remains one of the most iconic British series of all time!
>>>
>>> #TheAvengers #BritishSciFi #ColdWarTV #1960sTelevision #SpyShows 
>>> #CultClassic
>>> #SciFiSeries #TVHistory #Espionage #IconicTV
>>>
>>> https://youtu.be/4k9XcfD4qug?si=pdRPUWbsFdhmpawJ
>>
>> Funny - here I thought my 12-15 year old self was a huge fan of that
>> show primarily for the joy of ogling Diana RIgg in her short skirts!
> 
> "The Avengers" wasn't "sci-fi". It was a secret agent series, so some 
> places do call it "spy-fi", which could cause the confusion if reading 
> too quickly. Either that or some fool website 'journalist' or idiotic 
> Assifical (non)Intelligence app is confusing it with the Marvel "Avengers".

Dear God, I hope no one's calling *that* sci-fi...