The Protectors 1972
The Protectors is a British television series, an action thriller created by Gerry Anderson. It was Anderson's second TV series using live actors as opposed to electronic marionettes, and also his second to be firmly set in contemporary times. It was also the only Gerry Anderson produced television series that was not of the fantasy or science fiction genres. It was produced by Lew Grade's ITC Entertainment production company. Despite not featuring marionettes or any real science fiction elements, The Protectors became one of Anderson's most popular productions, easily winning a renewal for a second season. A third season was in the planning stages when the show's major sponsor pulled out, forcing its cancellation. The Protectors first aired in 1972 and 1973, and ran to 52 episodes over two series, each 25 minutes long - making it one of the last series of this type to be produced in a half-hour format. It starred Robert Vaughn as Harry Rule, Nyree Dawn Porter as the Contessa Caroline di Contini, and Tony Anholt as Paul Buchet. Episodes often featured prominent guest actors.
- Released: 1972-09-29
- Runtime: 25 minutes
- Genre: Action & Adventure, Crime, Drama
- Stars: Robert Vaughn, Tony Anholt, Nyree Dawn Porter
- Director: Reg Hill
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3. Fighting Fund 1973-10-05
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4. The Last Frontier 1973-10-12
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5. Baubles, Bangles and Beads 1973-10-19
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7. Goodbye George 1973-11-02
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8. Wam (1) 1973-11-09
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9. Wam (2) 1973-11-16
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10. Implicado 1973-11-23
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11. Dragon Chase 1973-11-30
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13. Border Line 1973-12-14
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14. Zeke's Blues 1973-12-21
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16. The Bridge 1974-01-04
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17. Sugar and Spice 1974-01-11
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18. Burning Bush 1974-01-18
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19. The Tiger and the Goat 1974-01-25
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20. Route 27 1974-02-01
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22. Shadbolt 1974-02-15
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23. A Pocketful of Posies 1974-02-22
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24. Wheels 1974-03-01
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25. The Insider 1974-02-25
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26. Blockbuster 1974-03-15
