HAPPY HOLIDAYS

Happy Holidays, Spy Vibers! I hope everyone enjoys some time with friends and family, as well as a well-deserved break. I was set to use this time to work on my upcoming Spy Vibe book, but then the flu intervened. It's been fever and forced rest here at the Spy Vibe lair. But one of my friends suggested we gather around our respective TV sets to watch an Avengers episode. I loved this idea of a virtual gathering, and being the season, I suggested we do Too Many Christmas Trees. First aired on December 25th, 1965, the story centered around a Dickensian costume party weekend at an old mansion, where Steed and Emma faced some feverish psychic infiltration. I really loved the few stories that included more supernatural or sci-fi elements and this one is an all-time fave! It was written by Tony Williamson, who penned many Avengers episodes, as wells stories for Danger Man (Not So Jolly Roger), The Persuaders, Department S, Jason King, The Champions, and Randall and Hopkirk (Deceased). He also helped develop Adam Adamant Lives!, another great series in his long line of fantasy-adventure programs. Among the cast was Edwin Richfield, who played baddies in six Avengers episodes, as well as in many other shows of the era. I invite Spy Vibers to join us for this viewing of Too Many Christmas Trees and tell us what you think. Enjoy!

Selected Spy Vibe Posts: Ian Fleming Publications 2017-2018, Interview: Ed Hulse Pulp, Avengers Audio Drama, Interview: Callan At 50, Interview: Playboys, Spies, Private Eyes, TWA Returns, Spy Vibe Radio 8, Interview: Ryan Heshka, Mid-Century Modern Schulz, Agent Werewolf, Mata Hair Exhibit, Johnny Sokko 50th, Interview: Trina Robbins, Eddie Izzard, The Prisoner Capt Scarlet 50th, Hugh Hefner R.I.P., Jack Good R.I.P., Interview: Shaken Not Stirred, Callan 50th, Spy Vibe Radio 7, The Prisoner 50th Event, Spy-Fi Event, Kaho Aso 007, Two Million, Bo Diddley, Carnaby Pop, Le Carre Events, Billy Bragg Skiffle, Elvis 68, Jack Kirby The Prisoner, Casino Royale Concert, Review: The Prisoner Vol 2, Interview: The Prisoner Essential Guide, Maud Russell Mottisfont, Spy Vibe Radio 4, Batman Gallants, Adam West R.I.P., Village Triangle, Roger Moore R.I.P., Spy Vibe Radio 3, Sgt Pepper 50th, Satanik Kriminal OST, 60s Overdrive, Make Love in London, Spy Vibe Radio 2, Spy Vibe Radio 1, James Bond Strips, Propaganda Mabuse, Interview: Police Surgeon, XTC Avengers, 1966 Pep Spies, Batman Book Interview, Exclusive Fleming Interview, Avengers Comic Strips, Robert Vaughn RIP, UNCLE Fashions, Thunderbirds Are Pop!, Interview: Spy Film Guide, Lost Avengers Found, The Callan File, Mission Impossible 50th, Green Hornet 50th, Star Trek 50th, Portmeirion Photography 1, Filming the Prisoner, Gaiman McGinnins Project, Ian Fleming Grave, Revolver at 50, Karen Romanko Interview, Mod Tales 2, Umbrella Man: Patrick Macnee, New Beatles Film, The Curious Camera, Esterel Fashion 1966, Exclusive Ian Ogilvy Interview, 007 Tribute Covers, The Phantom Avon novels return, Ian Fleming Festival, Argoman Design, Sylvia Anderson R.I.P., Ken Adam R.I.P., George Martin R.I.P., The New Avengers Comics, The Phantom at 80, 007 Manga, Avengerworld Book, Diana Rigg Auto Show, The Prisoner Audio Drama Review.