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British T.V. "The Protectors"

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Introduction:
"A quiz on the 1970s action adventure series "The Protectors"."


1. Robert Vaughn played the male lead as what character?
    Barry Toole
    Harry Rule
    Larry Cool
    Cary Poole


2. Who played his wealthy female sidekick, Contessa Caroline di Contini in the series?
    Diana Rigg
    Nyree Dawn Porter
    Annette Andre
    Alexander Bastedo


3. The theme tune to the series was a Tony Christie song; which one?
    Is This the Way to Amarillo
    Avenue and Alleyways
    I Did What I Did for Maria
    Walk Like a Panther


4. The series was produced by Gerry Anderson. What makes this series unique?
    It merged string puppets with real life actors
    It was the only series in which he himself appeared on screen
    It was the only show he produced without assistance from his wife Sylvia
    It was the only non-fantasy or sci-fi released programme produced by Anderson


5. Robert Vaughn insists that he detested the series, calling it "tasteless junk". He claims that he didn't understand the plots before, during or after filming. He was at odds with Gerry Anderson and Lew Grade over the show. What reaction do you think they made as a response?
    They paid him more to stay on to complete his contract and to silence his public moaning
    They fired him and terminated the series
    They allowed him to produce one episode himself
    They re-wrote the scripts to give extra emphasis to the female lead character


6. What vehicle did Robert Vaughn drive in the show?
    Volvo P1800S
    Jenson Interceptor
    Lotus Super Seven
    Rolls Royce


7. "The Protectors" were a team of international private detectives and trouble shooters. How many "Protectors" were there?
    Three
    Five
    Four
    Six


8. Who was "Gus" in the series?
    A rarely seen Protector
    A police officer set on arresting and imprisoning "The Protectors"
    An underworld informant
    He was Harry's dog


9. The character Paul Buchet in "The Protectors" was orignally scripted as a German bohemian hippy. However this was changed to an industrial spy from which European country?
    Spain
    Switzerland
    Ireland
    France


10. "The Protectors" was renowned for first class guest star appearances in many episodes. Which of these actors did NOT appear as a guest star?
    Anton Rogers
    Stephanie Beacham
    Julie Andrews
    Patrick Troughton


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