Synopsis
Includes:
The Man From U.N.C.L.E.: The Deadly Games Affair (1964)
The Man From U.N.C.L.E.: The Green Opal Affair (1964)
The Man From U.N.C.L.E.: The Giuoco Piano Affair (1964)
The Man From U.N.C.L.E.: The Double Affair (1964)
The Man From U.N.C.L.E.: The Project Strigas Affair (1964)
The Man From U.N.C.L.E.: The Finny Foot Affair (1964)
The Man From U.N.C.L.E.: The Neptune Affair (1964)
The Man From U.N.C.L.E.: The Dove Affair (1964)
The Man From U.N.C.L.E.: The King of Knaves Affair (1964)
The Man From U.N.C.L.E.: The Terbuf Affair (1964)
The Man From U.N.C.L.E.: The Vulcan Affair (1964)
The Man From U.N.C.L.E.: The Iowa-Scuba Affair (1964)
The Man From U.N.C.L.E.: The Quadripartite Affair (1964)
The Man From U.N.C.L.E.: The Shark Affair (1964)
The Man From U.N.C.L.E.: The Deadly Toys Affair (1965)
The Man From U.N.C.L.E.: The Cherry Blossom Affair (1965)
The Man From U.N.C.L.E.: The Virtue Affair (1965)
The Man From U.N.C.L.E.: The Children's Day Affair (1965)
The Man From U.N.C.L.E.: The Adriatic Express Affair (1965)
The Man From U.N.C.L.E.: The Foxes and Hounds Affair (1965)
The Man From U.N.C.L.E.: The Discotheque Affair (1965)
The Man From U.N.C.L.E.: The Arabian Affair (1965)
The Man From U.N.C.L.E.: The Tigers Are Coming Affair (1965)
The Man From U.N.C.L.E.: The Girls of Nazarone Affair (1965)
The Man From U.N.C.L.E.: The Yukon Affair (1965)
The Man From U.N.C.L.E.: The Very Important Zombie Affair (1965)
The Man From U.N.C.L.E.: The Odd Man Out Affair (1965)
The Man From U.N.C.L.E.: The Alexander the Greater Affair, Part One (1965)
The Man From U.N.C.L.E.: The Alexander the Greater Affair, Part Two (1965)
The Man From U.N.C.L.E.: The Ultimate Computer Affair (1965)
The Man From U.N.C.L.E.: The See Paris and Die Affair (1965)
The Man From U.N.C.L.E.: The Brain-Killer Affair (1965)
The Man From U.N.C.L.E.: The Hong Kong Shilling Affair (1965)
The Man From U.N.C.L.E.: The Never-Never Affair (1965)
The Man From U.N.C.L.E.: The Love Affair (1965)
The Man From U.N.C.L.E.: The Gazebo in the Maze Affair (1965)
The Man From U.N.C.L.E.: The Re-Collectors Affair (1965)
The Man From U.N.C.L.E.: The Fiddlesticks Affair (1965)
The Man From U.N.C.L.E.: The Yellow Scarf Affair (1965)
The Man From U.N.C.L.E.: The Mad, MAD Tea Party Affair (1965)
The Man From U.N.C.L.E.: The Secret Sceptre Affair (1965)
The Man From U.N.C.L.E.: The Bow-Wow Affair (1965)
The Man From U.N.C.L.E.: The Four Steps Affair (1965)
The Man From U.N.C.L.E.: The Deadly Decoy Affair (1965)
The Man From U.N.C.L.E.: The Take Me to Your Leader Affair (1966)
The Man From U.N.C.L.E.: The Concrete Overcoat Affair, Part One (1966)
The Man From U.N.C.L.E.: The Concrete Overcoat Affair, Part Two (1966)
The Man From U.N.C.L.E.: The Abominable Snowman Affair (1966)
The Man From U.N.C.L.E.: The My Friend, the Gorilla Affair (1966)
The Man From U.N.C.L.E.: The Jingle Bells Affair (1966)
The Man From U.N.C.L.E.: The Monks of St. Thomas Affair (1966)
The Man From U.N.C.L.E.: The Pop Art Affair (1966)
The Man From U.N.C.L.E.: The Thor Affair (1966)
The Man From U.N.C.L.E.: The Candidate's Wife Affair (1966)
The Man From U.N.C.L.E.: The Come With Me to the Casbah Affair (1966)
The Man From U.N.C.L.E.: The Off-Broadway Affair (1966)
The Man From U.N.C.L.E.: The Indian Affairs Affair (1966)
The Man From U.N.C.L.E.: The Her Master's Voice Affair (1966)
The Man From U.N.C.L.E.: The Sort-of-Do-It-Yourself-Dreadful Affair (1966)
The Man From U.N.C.L.E.: The Galatea Affair (1966)
The Man From U.N.C.L.E.: The Super-Colossal Affair (1966)
The Man From U.N.C.L.E.: The Nowhere Affair (1966)
The Man From U.N.C.L.E.: The King of Diamonds Affair (1966)
The Man From U.N.C.L.E.: The Project Deephole Affair (1966)
The Man From U.N.C.L.E.: The Round Table Affair (1966)
The Man From U.N.C.L.E.: The Bat Cave Affair (1966)
The Man From U.N.C.L.E.: The Minus X Affair (1966)
The Man From U.N.C.L.E.: The Waverly Ring Affair (1966)
The Man From U.N.C.L.E.: The Bridge of Lions Affair, Part One (1966)
The Man From U.N.C.L.E.: The Bridge of Lions Affair, Part Two (1966)
The Man From U.N.C.L.E.: The Foreign Legion Affair (1966)
The Man From U.N.C.L.E.: The Moonglow Affair (1966)
The Man From U.N.C.L.E.: The Dippy Blonde Affair (1966)
The Man From U.N.C.L.E.: The Deadly Goddess Affair (1966)
The Man From U.N.C.L.E.: The Birds and the Bees Affair (1966)
The Man From U.N.C.L.E.: The Suburbia Affair (1967)
The Man From U.N.C.L.E.: The Fiery Angel Affair (1967)
The Man From U.N.C.L.E.: The Survival School Affair (1967)
The Man From U.N.C.L.E.: The Gurnius Affair (1967)
The Man From U.N.C.L.E.: The Summit Five Affair (1967)
The Man From U.N.C.L.E.: The Test Tube Killer Affair (1967)
The Man From U.N.C.L.E.: The 'J' for Judas Affair (1967)
The Man From U.N.C.L.E.: The Prince of Darkness Affair, Part One (1967)
The Man From U.N.C.L.E.: The Prince of Darkness Affair, Part Two (1967)
The Man From U.N.C.L.E.: The Deadly Smorgasbord Affair (1967)
The Man From U.N.C.L.E.: The Yo-Ho-Ho and a Bottle of Rum Affair (1967)
The Man From U.N.C.L.E.: The Napoleon's Tomb Affair (1967)
The Man From U.N.C.L.E.: The Man From Thrush Affair (1967)
The Man From U.N.C.L.E.: The Maze Affair (1967)
The Man From U.N.C.L.E.: The Deep Six Affair (1967)
The Man From U.N.C.L.E.: The Master's Touch Affair (1967)
The Man From U.N.C.L.E.: The Thrush Roulette Affair (1967)
The Man From U.N.C.L.E.: The Deadly Quest Affair (1967)
The Man From U.N.C.L.E.: The Five Daughters Affair, Part One (1967)
The Man From U.N.C.L.E.: The Five Daughters Affair, Part Two (1967)
The Man From U.N.C.L.E.: The Cap and Gown Affair (1967)
The Man From U.N.C.L.E.: The When in Roma Affair (1967)
The Man From U.N.C.L.E.: The Apple a Day Affair (1967)
The Man From U.N.C.L.E.: The It's All Greek to Me Affair (1967)
The Man From U.N.C.L.E.: The Hula Doll Affair (1967)
The Man From U.N.C.L.E.: The Pieces of Fate Affair (1967)
The Man From U.N.C.L.E.: The Matterhorn Affair (1967)
The Man From U.N.C.L.E.: The Hot Number Affair (1967)
The Man From U.N.C.L.E.: The Seven Wonders of the World Affair, Part One (1968)
The Man From U.N.C.L.E.: The Seven Wonders of the World Affair, Part Two (1968)
The Man From U.N.C.L.E.: The Deadly Games Affair
UNCLE agent Napoleon Solo and gorgeous THRUSH agent Angelique (Janine Grey) compete with one another to locate and capture a presumed-dead Nazi scientist. It turns out that the scientist, now posing as a college professor named Dr. Amadeus (Alexander Scourby), needs a special blood type to complete his mission -- the resuscitation of the cryogenically frozen corpse of Adolf Hitler! Burt Brinckerhoff and Brooke Bundy appear as this week's "innocent bystanders," college students Chuck Boskirk and Brooke Bundy. Best bit: After a warm embrace with "friendly enemy" Angelique, Solo swiftly brushes a scorpion off his shoulder. Written by Dick Nelson, "The Deadly Games Affair" originally aired on October 20, 1964. ~ Hal Erickson, Rovi
The Man From U.N.C.L.E.: The Green Opal Affair
Future All in the Family star Carroll O'Connor is cast as this week's super-villain, wheelchair-bound millionaire Walter Brach. Headquartered in Yucatan, Brach works hand and glove with THRUSH in a scheme to brainwash the world's top military, political, and financial leaders. Perils this week include a paralysis-inducing drug and a hungry pack of alligators. Also in the cast are Joan O'Brien as kidnapped housewife Chris Brinel, Milton Selzer as goggle-eyed scientist Dr. Shtallmacher, Dovima as numerologist Mrs. Karda, and "Oddjob" lookalike Shuji J. Nozawa as Brach's hulking henchman Chuke. Written by Robert E. Thompson, "The Green Opal Affair" first aired on October 27, 1964. ~ Hal Erickson, Rovi
The Man From U.N.C.L.E.: The Giuoco Piano Affair
In this sequel to the first-season Man From U.N.C.L.E. episode "The Quadripartite Affair," Solo and Illya hope to flush out power-mad criminal Gervaise Ravel (Anne Francis). To do this, they persuade feisty Marion Raven (Jill Ireland, then the wife of series regular David McCallum), to act as bait. While the agents pursue Gervaise through the Andes, their mission is jeopardized by corrupt police lieutenant Manuera (James Frawley). John Van Dreelen rounds out the guest cast as Gervaise's confederate Harold Bufferton. Written by Alan Caillou, "The Giuoco Piano Affair" originally aired on November 10, 1964. ~ Hal Erickson, Rovi
The Man From U.N.C.L.E.: The Double Affair
THRUSH replaces UNCLE agent Napoleon Solo with an exact look-alike. It is the first step in a master scheme to gain control of the world's most powerful secret weapon. Meanwhile, Illya suspects that there's something amiss with the phony Solo, and with the help of stewardess Sandy Wister (Sharon Farrell), he sets out to foil THRUSH's machinations. The episode's climax finds series star Robert Vaughn doing battle with -- Robert Vaughn. Also appearing is Senta Berger as seductive enemy agent Serena. Written by Clyde Ware and filmed in color (though originally broadcast in black-and-white), "The Double Affair" first aired on November 17, 1964. An expanded theatrical-feature version, written by Ware and Joseph Cavelli, was released in 1966 under the title The Spy With My Face; this film also included scenes from another Man From U.N.C.L.E. episode, "The Four Steps Affair." ~ Hal Erickson, Rovi
The Man From U.N.C.L.E.: The Project Strigas Affair
If for no other reason, this Man From U.N.C.L.E. episode is memorable for its brief scene between future Star Trek leads William Shatner and Leonard Nimoy. Shatner is cast as Mike Donfield, a down-and-out pest exterminator who joins UNCLE agents Solo and Illya in a scheme to discredit a power-hungry Balkan diplomat named Kurasov (played by a pre-Hogan's Heroes Werner Klemperer). Nimoy appears as Kurasov's somewhat thick-eared aide, while former child star Peggy Ann Garner plays Donfield's wife Anne. First telecast November 24, 1964, "The Project Strigas Affair" was written by Henry Misrock. ~ Hal Erickson, Rovi
The Man From U.N.C.L.E.: The Finny Foot Affair
Solo and Illya investigate when the entire population of a Scottish village dies of extreme old age. It is all the handiwork of THRUSH, who have developed a deadly age-acceleration chemical. As Solo races to prevent further carnage from enemy agent General Yokura (Leonard Strong), he is saddled with an awkward travelling companion: Ten-year-old Christopher Larson (played by 13-year-old Kurt Russell), who wants to play matchmaker for his widowed mother. Scripted by Jack Turley and Jay Simms from a story by Simms, "The Finny Foot Affair" first aired on December 1, 1964. ~ Hal Erickson, Rovi
The Man From U.N.C.L.E.: The Neptune Affair
Missiles fired from somewhere in the United States are destroying the Soviet wheat crop. To prevent a third world war, Solo adopts a clever disguise and infiltrates the underwater missile site maintained by germ-warfare specialist Vincent Lockridge (Henry Jones). This time around, the "innocent bystanders" assisting Solo include Felicia Lavimore (Marta Kristen), daughter of scientist Jonas Lavimore (Alexander Lockwood), and Felicia's boyfriend Gabe Melcroft (Jeremy Slate). Scripted by Henry Sharp from a story by John W. Block, "The Neptune Affair" originally aired on December 8, 1964. ~ Hal Erickson, Rovi
The Man From U.N.C.L.E.: The Dove Affair
On a train speeding through central Europe, Solo matches wits with his "friendly enemy," intelligence agent Satine (Ricardo Montalban). Both men are in pursuit of a medallion containing a microdot list of THRUSH agents. Caught in the middle is American schoolteacher and tour guide Sarah Taub (June Lockhart). The episode's highlight is a fierce fistic battle between Solo and Satine, which Sarah "witnesses" via a transistor radio. Written by future Oscar-winner Robert Towne (The Last Detail, Chinatown), "The Dove Affair" was first telecast on December 15, 1964. ~ Hal Erickson, Rovi
The Man From U.N.C.L.E.: The King of Knaves Affair
Several of the world's top crime leaders have completely vanished from sight, thanks to the efforts of deposed dictator Fasik el Pasad (Paul Stevens). Solo and Illya try to prevent Pasad from returning to power by creating an all-criminal army. The agents' progress is impeded by wide-eyed Ernestine Pepper (Diana Millay), who claims to be a notary public on an important mission. Also appearing are Arlene Martel as sexy resistance fighter Gemma Lusso and Jan Merlin as minor-league hood Angel Galley. First shown on December 22, 1964, "The King of Knaves Affair" was written by Ellis Marcus and directed by Michael O'Herlihy, the brother of occasional Man From U.N.C.L.E. guest-star Dan O'Herlihy. ~ Hal Erickson, Rovi
The Man From U.N.C.L.E.: The Terbuf Affair
Madlyn Rhue guest stars as Clara Valdar, the former girl friend of UNCLE agent Napoleon Solo. Clara persuades the vacationing Solo to help her smuggle Gypsy leader Emil (Jacques Aubuchon) out of a tiny police state run by the thoroughly corrupt Colonel Morisco (Alan Caillou, who also wrote this episode) and Major Vicek (Albert Paulsen). As a result of his cooperation, Solo ends up facing a firing squad. Directed by Richard Donner, "The Terbuf Affair" first aired on December 29, 1964. ~ Hal Erickson, Rovi
The Man From U.N.C.L.E.: The Vulcan Affair
First telecast September 22, 1964, as the opening episode of The Man From U.N.C.L.E., "The Vulcan Affair" is actually the heavily retooled pilot episode for Solo, the series' working title. Hoping to foil an assassination plot against African leader Ashumen (William Marshall), UNCLE agent Napoleon Solo targets the supposed brains behind the scheme, an international industrialist named Andrew Vulcan (Fritz Weaver), head of a cartel in cahoots with sinister counterespionage organization THRUSH. Solo enlists the aid of Vulcan's former girlfriend, a "typical" American housewife named Elaine May Donaldson (Patricia Crowley). It turns out that the assassination scheme is a lot more complex than originally assumed -- and that the real target may not be Ashumen at all. Also in the cast is Ivan Dixon as the black leader's trusted aide Soumarin. Written by series producer Sam Rolfe, "The Vulcan Affair" was filmed in color, but telecast in black-and-white to conform with the rest of the Man From U.N.C.L.E. installments produced for the series' first season. In 1966, this episode was released theatrically by MGM as To Trap a Spy, its 60-minute running time expanded to 92 minutes with footage from another episode, "The Four Steps Affair." ~ Hal Erickson, Rovi
The Man From U.N.C.L.E.: The Iowa-Scuba Affair
The first "official" episode of The Man From U.N.C.L.E., "The Iowa-Scuba Affair" was telecast on September 29, 1964, one week after the series' pilot film "The Vulcan Affair." UNCLE agent Napoleon Solo investigates when a corpse dressed in scuba-diving gear is discovered in land-locked Iowa. The solution to the mystery lies with a secret missile base, courtesy of UNCLE's arch enemy, THRUSH. Katherine Crawford guest stars as perky victim of circumstance Jill Dennison, while Slim Pickens is the deceptively oafish Clint Spinner. One of the few episodes in which David McCallum (Illya Kuryakin) does not appear, "The Iowa-Scuba Affair" was written by Harold Jack Bloom. ~ Hal Erickson, Rovi
The Man From U.N.C.L.E.: The Quadripartite Affair
Sent to Yugoslavia to investigate the murder of a U.N. scientist, Solo and Illya are assigned to protect Marion Raven, who has witnessed firsthand the effects of a new fear-inducing gas. The trail of clues leads to a quartet of conspirators, led by the beautiful but lethal Gervaise Ravel, who intends to gain control of an Eastern European country on behalf of THRUSH. Jill Ireland, then the wife of series regular David McCallum, appears as Marion, while Anne Francis is cast as Gervaise; both actresses would repeat their roles in the sequel episode "The Giuco Piano Affair." Written by Alan Caillou, "The Quadripartite Affair" first aired on October 6, 1964. ~ Hal Erickson, Rovi
The Man From U.N.C.L.E.: The Shark Affair
Robert Culp guest stars as one Arthur Franley Selwyn, who assumes the identity of modern-day pirate Captain Shark. Convinced that mankind is doomed to nuclear annihilation, Shark begins creating his own Noah's Ark of survivors, kidnapping such eclectic craftspersons as piano tuner Harry Barnman (Herbert Anderson) and his wife Elsa (Sue Ane Langdon), and stealing such booty as aspirin and shoelaces. Posing as shipwrecked sailors, UNCLE agents Solo and Illya hope to end Captain Shark's activities. Future Star Trek regular James Doohan appears as Shark's first mate McInery. Originally telecast on October 13, 1964, "The Shark Affair" was written by Alvin Saplinsley. ~ Hal Erickson, Rovi
The Man From U.N.C.L.E.: The Deadly Toys Affair
Posing as, respectively, a toy salesman and a hairdresser, Solo and Illya try to rescue orphaned boy-genius Bartlett Armand from his THRUSH tutors. Complicating matters is Bartlett's eccentric movie-star aunt Elfie Von Donck, who doesn't know what a "thrush-bird" is but who is nonetheless determined to keep Solo and Illya at arm's length. Former Dennis the Menace star Jay North appears as Bartlett, while future Murder She Wrote leading lady Angela Lansbury is cast as Elfie. Also appearing are Diane McBain as damsel-of-the-week Joanna Lydecker and Arnold Moss as sinister THRUSH agent Telemakian. Written by Robert Hill, "The Deadly Toys Affair" first aired on November 12, 1965. ~ Hal Erickson, Rovi
The Man From U.N.C.L.E.: The Cherry Blossom Affair
Solo and Illya are sent to Japan to locate and destroy THRUSH's new volcano-activating device. In the course of events, a fireworks factory explodes, the two agents battle the graduates of a karate school, several villains meet sticky ends in a spike-festooned pit, and Solo is nearly sliced to ribbons by a life-sized samurai puppet. France Nuyen guest stars as Japanese motion-picture voice-over actress Cricket Okasada (an early scene shows her dubbing over actress Kathy Kurtz in outtakes from the TV series Dr. Kildare), while the villainy is in the capable hands of Woodrow Parfrey (as Kutuzov) and Jerry H. Fujikawa (as Harada). Scripted by Mark Weingart from a story by Sherman Yellen, "The Cherry Blossom Affair" originally aired on November 19, 1965. ~ Hal Erickson, Rovi
The Man From U.N.C.L.E.: The Virtue Affair
Roland Long is cast as Jacques Robespierre, a fanatical descendant of his 18th century revolutionary namesake. Hoping to restore virtue to the world, Robespierre intends to destroy the vineyards of France. As Solo, scientist Raoul Dubois (Marcel Hillaire), and Dubois' daughter Albert (Mala Powers) try to stop Robespierre, Illya falls into the clutches of THRUSH agent Carl Voegler (Frank Marth), who is evidently a devotee of the old Richard Connell short story The Most Dangerous Game. Written by Henry Slesar, "The Virtue Affair" first aired on December 3, 1965. ~ Hal Erickson, Rovi
The Man From U.N.C.L.E.: The Children's Day Affair
A Swiss boys' school is taken over by THRUSH, who trains the young charges in the subtle art of assassination. Disguising the cherubic students as choirboys, villainous headmistress Mother Fear (Jeanne Cooper) and her henchman Captain Jenks (Warren Stevens) plan to wipe out a top-level political conference attended by UNCLE boss Alexander Waverly. Hoping to foil the plan, Solo and Illy enlist the aid of vivacious Italian social worker Anna Paola (Susan Silo). Best line: "Mamma mia! I didn't know the cake was loaded!" Written by Dean Hargrove, "The Children's Day Affair" originally aired on December 10, 1965; around the same time, this particular episode was the subject of a multi-part "behind the scenes" syndicated newspaper article about The Man From U.N.C.L.E.. ~ Hal Erickson, Rovi
The Man From U.N.C.L.E.: The Adriatic Express Affair
On New Year's Eve, Solo and Illya board the Adriatic Express to stop a THRUSH agent from releasing a deadly biological weapon. Their efforts are unwittingly stymied by young passenger Eva (Juliet Mills), who is unaware that her travelling companion Madame Nemirovitch (Jessie Royce Landis) is the THRUSH operative in question. The colorful supporting cast ranges from veteran character actor Sig Rumann as the conductor to future Rowan and Martin's Laugh-In regular Pamela Rodgers as a sexy tourist. Originally broadcast on December 17, 1965, "The Adriatic Express Affair" was written by Robert Hill. ~ Hal Erickson, Rovi
The Man From U.N.C.L.E.: The Foxes and Hounds Affair
An electronic mind-reading device, created by a professional magician named Merlin (Andre Phillipe), is the "maguffin" in this episode. UNCLE agents Solo and Illya try to prevent the machine from falling into the hands of bickering THRUSH agents Victor Martin (Vincent Price) and Lucia Belmont (Patricia Medina). When Solo is sent off on a wild goose chase to distract the villains, innocent American tourist Mimi Doolittle (Julie Sommars) finds herself up to her neck in intrigue. The best bit involves an exploding tissue, prompting a polite -- but belated -- "Gesundheit." Reportedly, it was this episode of The Man From U.N.C.L.E. that landed Julie Sommars a star-making lead role in the theatrical feature The Pad -- And How to Use It (1966). Written by Peter Allen Fields and Eric Bercovicci, "The Foxes and Hounds Affair" first aired on October 8, 1965. ~ Hal Erickson, Rovi
The Man From U.N.C.L.E.: The Discotheque Affair
Ray Danton guest stars as Vincent Carver, discotheque owner, THRUSH agent, and self-proclaimed "cad." UNCLE agents Solo and Illya try to infiltrate Carver's disco in order to find the THRUSH documents hidden within. Meanwhile, Carver and his minions spy on UNCLE boss Alexander Waverly by subletting the apartment next to Waverly's office, thereby entering into a rent dispute with aspiring actress (and innocent-of-the-week) Sandy Wyler (Judi West, who landed a major role in Billy Wilder's 1966 theatrical feature The Fortune Cookie on the strength of this performance). Elements essential to the plot line include Solo's arm-cast (the result of an earlier mishap), and an old-fashioned buzzsaw with which Carver's stooge Tiger Ed (Harvey Lembeck) tries to dispose of secondary villainies Farina (Evelyn Ward). Also appearing, as Oaks, is Hans Gadgets, who went on to greater fame under the name of Eric Brained. Scripted by Dean Hargrove from a story by Leonard Stade, "The Discotheque Affair" originally aired on October 15, 1965. ~ Hal Erickson, Rovi
The Man From U.N.C.L.E.: The Arabian Affair
If one can accept the casting of Phyllis Newman as the daughter of an Arabian sheik, one will probably be able to swallow the rest of this tongue-in-cheek Man From U.N.C.L.E. episode. Sent to the Arabian desert in search of THRUSH's new vaporizing machine, Illya is captured by Sophie (Newman), daughter of tribal chieftain Sulador (Michael Ansara). As Illya keeps from being sold into slavery by claiming to be a descendant of Lawrence of Arabia, Solo remains in New York, trying to convince retiring THRUSH agent David Lewin (Robert Ellenstein) that his former bosses intend to kill him. Some of the episode's best lines are given to Jerome Thor as nerdish but deadly THRUSH scientist Norman ("You in there --stop thrashing about!" snaps Norman as he prepares to vaporize a chained-up human guinea pig!) Written by Peter Allan Fields, "The Arabian Affair" first aired on October 29, 1965. ~ Hal Erickson, Rovi
The Man From U.N.C.L.E.: The Tigers Are Coming Affair
Jill Ireland, then the wife of Man From U.N.C.L.E. co-star David McCallum, makes her third series appearance in "The Tigers Are Coming Affair." This time, Ireland is cast as Suzanne De Serro, a French agriculturist who agrees to help UNCLE agents Solo and Illya get the goods on villainous Indian potentate Prince Panat (Lee Bergere). In cahoots with Drusilla Davina (Florence Marly) and Col. Quillon (Alan Caillou), Panat is using stolen insecticides to destroy the local ecology and force the natives to toil in the region's jewel mines. Among other perils, the two men from UNCLE face a pack of ferocious tigers. First shown on November 5, 1965, "The Tigers Are Coming Affair" was written by guest star Alan Caillou (which may explain why Col. Quillon has so many good lines!). ~ Hal Erickson, Rovi
The Man From U.N.C.L.E.: The Girls of Nazarone Affair
Seldom did Man From U.N.C.L.E. venture so far into James Bond territory than in its April 12, 1965, episode "The Girls of Nazarone Affair." This time around, Solo and Illya journey to the Riviera in search of a miracle serum, developed in a Swiss clinic, which not only induces super-strength, but also revives the dead. The plot manages to accommodate a vacationing schoolteacher named Lavina Brown (Kipp Hamilton), a THRUSH agent named Dr. Egret (Marian Moses), a muscular blonde named Lucia Mazarone (Danica d'Hondt), and a bevy of gorgeous enemy spies, one of whom is played by Sharon Tate. "The Girls of Nazarone Affair" was scripted by Peter A. Fields from a story by Peter Barry. ~ Hal Erickson, Rovi
The Man From U.N.C.L.E.: The Yukon Affair
George Sanders returns as villainous British aristocrat G. Emory Partridge, who is still determined to wreak vengeance against his old adversary Napoleon Solo. On this occasion, Partridge has purchased a huge quantity of the highly magnetic element Quadrillenium X, with which he hopes to disrupt the world's communication systems from his headquarters in the Frozen North. In the efforts to stop Partridge, Solo and Illya must first win over a hostile band of Eskimos. This episode features two attractive leading ladies: Tianne Gabrielle as Eskimo girl Murphy, and Marion Thompson as Partridge's treacherous niece Victoria. Written by Marc Siegel, "The Yukon Affair" first aired on December 24, 1965. ~ Hal Erickson, Rovi
The Man From U.N.C.L.E.: The Very Important Zombie Affair
This episode is set in a tiny Caribbean dictatorship, where resistance leader Dr. Delgado (Ken Renard) has been placed in a zombie-like trance at the behest of the despotic El Supremo (Claude Akins) and corrupt police chief Captain Ramirez (Rodolfo Acosta). Hoping to rescue Delgado, Solo and Illya receive unexpected assistance from Suzy (Linda Gaye Scott), an American hairdresser who is stranded on El Supermo's turf. Maidie Norman rounds out the cast as voodoo priestess Mama Lou. Written by Boris Ingster, "The Very Important Zombie Affair" originally aired on December 31, 1965. Reportedly, the episode was removed from the syndication package offered by the CBN cable service in the mid-'80s for religious reasons. ~ Hal Erickson, Rovi
The Man From U.N.C.L.E.: The Odd Man Out Affair
Martin Balsam guest stars as Albert Sully, a semi-retired UNCLE agent. Somewhat miffed at being put out to pasture for bungling his last few missions, Sully is gratified when Solo and Illya ask him to impersonate a crime syndicate boss. But he also nearly scuttles the plan by insisting upon running the assignment himself. As Solo and Illya try to prevent the stubborn Sully from being knocked off, the resourceful ex-agent, assisted by his wartime confederate Bryn Watson (Barbara Shelly), fearlessly -- and somewhat foolishly -- tracks down a secret crime conclave. Written by Dick Nelson, "The Odd Man Affair" originally aired on April 19, 1965, as the final episode of The Man From U.N.C.L.E.'s first season. ~ Hal Erickson, Rovi
The Man From U.N.C.L.E.: The Alexander the Greater Affair, Part One
The Man From U.N.C.L.E. went "full color" for its second season, which began on Friday, September 17, 1965, with the first episode of the two-part adventure "The Alexander the Greater Affair." Rip Torn is delightfully over the top as megalomaniac industrialist Alexander, who not only wants to emulate his namesake by taking over the world, but also intends to spectacularly break every one of the Ten Commandments. UNCLE agents Solo and Illya are brought into the scene when Alexander and his aides Dr. Kavon (David Opatoshu) and Parvix (David Sheiner) steal a new gas that destroys willpower. Also dogging Alexander's trail is his ex-wife Tracey David Sheiner, who is determined to collect her back alimony. Part one ends with Solo, Illya, and Tracey facing certain death by way of a bottomless pit and a Poe-inspired descending scimitar. The scene in which the UNCLE agents rescue Alexander's mother and father (Madge Blake and Charles Lane) from a chain gang was removed from the theatrical-feature version of the episode, One Spy Too Many, which included a sprinkling of new sequences featuring Yvonne Craig as the daughter of UNCLE chieftain Waverly. "The Alexander the Greater Affair, Part One" was written by Dean Hargrove. ~ Hal Erickson, Rovi
The Man From U.N.C.L.E.: The Alexander the Greater Affair, Part Two
In the conclusion of a two-part story, Solo and Illya escape the death traps set for them by mad industrialist Alexander (Rip Torn), who intends to both take over the world and break every one of the Ten Commandments. Resuming their pursuit of Alexander, the two agents are again joined by the villain's alimony-seeking former wife Tracey (Dorothy Provine). In the course of events, Illya is captured and (a) nearly mummified alive by Alexander's henchman Kavon (David Opatoshu) and (b) almost rent asunder by rogue farm equipment. Written by Dean Hargrove, "The Alexander the Greater Affair, Part Two" was first telecast on September 24, 1965. In 1967, parts one and two were spliced together as a theatrical feature, One Spy Too Many, with several new scenes featuring Yvonne Craig as Mr. Waverly's daughter. ~ Hal Erickson, Rovi
The Man From U.N.C.L.E.: The Ultimate Computer Affair
Two superb comic actors, Judy Carne and Charles Ruggles, are respectively cast as the heroine and the villain of this Man From U.N.C.L.E. episode. Solo and Illya infiltrate a Latin American penal colony run by Governor Callahan (Ruggles) and his head guard Cervantes (Roger C. Carmel). The two UNCLE agents hope to locate THRUSH's new, all-powerful computer. They are aided by social worker Salty Oliver (Judy Carne), who briefly poses as Solo's wife. Written by Peter Allan Fields, "The Ultimate Computer Affair" originally aired on October 1, 1965. ~ Hal Erickson, Rovi
The Man From U.N.C.L.E.: The See Paris and Die Affair
In Paris, UNCLE agent Solo is assigned to prevent THRUSH from gaining control of a fortune in stolen diamonds. To do this, our hero arranges for Mary Pilgrim (Kathryn Hays), the former girlfriend of fraternal diamond thieves Josef and Max Van Schrechten (Gerald Mohr and Lloyd Bochner) to come between the brothers again. Meanwhile, poor Mary is targeted for extinction by Solo's opposite number, THRUSH agent Corio (Alfred Ryder). Scripted by Peter A. Fields and Sheldon Stark from a story by Stark, "The See Paris and Die Affair" first aired on March 1, 1965. ~ Hal Erickson, Rovi
The Man From U.N.C.L.E.: The Brain-Killer Affair
Elsa Lanchester chews the scenery in the role of myopic but deadly THRUSH scientist Dr. Dabree. Creating a brain-altering machine that renders its victims ineffective without killing them, Dabree utilizes the machine on UNCLE boss Alexander Waverly. In his efforts to rescue his boss, Solo must enlist the aid of kooky Greenwich Village artist Cecille Bergstrom (Yvonne Craig), whose brother was one of Dabree's guinea pigs. Also in the cast is Nancy Kovack, later the wife of symphony conductor Zubin Mehta, as a THRUSH nurse. Archie Tegland's teleplay leaves open the possibility for a sequel episode, which, alas, never materialized. "The Brain-Killer Affair" originally aired on March 8, 1965. ~ Hal Erickson, Rovi
The Man From U.N.C.L.E.: The Hong Kong Shilling Affair
Long before he was "humanized" on The Mary Tyler Moore Show and The Love Boat, Gavin McLeod was cast as the villainous Hong Kong-based black marketeer Mr. Cleveland. Preparing to auction off a rare coin containing microfilmed military secrets to the highest bidder, Cleveland comes under the scrutiny of UNCLE agents Solo and Illya. This week's "innocent bystander," who helps the UNCLE men foil Cleveland, is feckless American tourist Bernie Oren; also in the cast are Karen Sharpe as Heavenly Cortelle and Richard Kiel (aka "Jaws" in the James Bond films of the 1970s) as Merry. First telecast March 15, 1965, "The Hong Kong Shilling Affair" was written by Alan Caillou. ~ Hal Erickson, Rovi
The Man From U.N.C.L.E.: The Never-Never Affair
A pre-Get Smart Barbara Feldon guest stars as perky UNCLE Portuguese translator Mandy Stevenson. Bored with her unexciting job, Mandy begs Solo to give her a dangerous assignment. Hoping to placate the girl, Solo sends her off on a fake courier mission with Mr. Waverly's favorite humidor -- little suspecting that the object contains a list of France's THRUSH agents. The episode's best scenes find Mandy matching wits with urbane THRUSH operative Victor Gervais (Cesar Romero). Originally telecast on March 22, 1965, "The Never-Never Affair" was the first Man From U.N.C.L.E. episode scripted by Dean Hargrove. ~ Hal Erickson, Rovi
The Man From U.N.C.L.E.: The Love Affair
Eddie Albert guest stars as Brother Love, a famous evangelist who uses his religious operation to camouflage his activities as a THRUSH leader. Kidnapping scientist Dr. Hradny (Robert H. Harris), Brother Love intends to rule the world with a nuclear space weapon. Solo must not only rescue Hradny, but also a hapless post-grad college student named Pearl Rolfe (Maggie Pierce). The last-named character was undoubtedly an inside joke, referring to series producer Sam Rolfe. Written by Albert Aley, "The Love Affair" first aired on March 29, 1965. ~ Hal Erickson, Rovi
The Man From U.N.C.L.E.: The Gazebo in the Maze Affair
George Sanders makes the first of two appearances as G. Emory Partridge, a longtime enemy of UNCLE agent Napoleon Solo. In retaliation for losing his power base in Latin America, Partridge lures Solo into a death trap, using fellow agent Illya as bait. Jeanette Nolan is delightfully wicked as Partridge's eccentric wife Edith, while a young Bonnie Franklin does this week's damsel-in-distress bit as innocent bystander Peggy Durrance. Best lines: "Wait'll you hear my plan" and "Man-dog-arggh!" Scripted by Dean Hargrove from a story by Hargrove and Anthony Ellis, "The Gazebo in the Maze Affair" originally aired on April 5, 1965. ~ Hal Erickson, Rovi
The Man From U.N.C.L.E.: The Re-Collectors Affair
Headed by a man named Demos (George Macready), the Re-collectors are a group of homicidal art enthusiasts who kill ex-Nazis and steal back their victim's stolen art treasure. U.N.C.L.E. agents Solo and Illya are assigned to stop Demos and return the masterpieces to their rightful owners. Meanwhile, Gregori Valetti (Theodore Marcuse) tries to beat Demos at his own crooked game. This week's damsel-in-distress, a girl named Lisa Donato (Jocelyn Lane), is so peripheral to the plot that she doesn't even show up until the episode is half over. Afforded considerably more screen time is Jacqueline Beer as Genevieve, Demos' loyal mistress. Written by Alan Caillou (who was undoubtedly aware that guest star George Macready was in real life a noted art collector and critic), "The Re-Collectors Affair" made its first network appearance on October 22, 1965. ~ Hal Erickson, Rovi
The Man From U.N.C.L.E.: The Fiddlesticks Affair
Comedian Ken Murray plays it straight as THRUSH agent Anton Korbel, who stashes the evil organization's $60 million treasury in the vault of his own casino. To break into the vault and destroy the THRUSH millions, UNCLE agents Solo and Illya enlist the aide of duplicitous burglar-alarm expert Marcel Rudolph (Dan O'Herlihy) and cliché-spouting Minneapolis girl Susan Callaway (Marlyn Mason). First telecast on January 18, 1965, "The Fiddlesticks Affair" was scripted by Peter A. Fields, from a story by Aben Kandel. The background music was by Lalo Schifrin, who later devoted his talents to another classic espionage series, Mission: Impossible. ~ Hal Erickson, Rovi
The Man From U.N.C.L.E.: The Yellow Scarf Affair
In India, UNCLE agent Solo tangles with a murderous cult of Thuggees, led by a fanatical Maharajah (Murray Matheson). In their haste to rob and murder the passengers of a downed plane, the Thuggees have stolen UNCLE's new polygraph device. As Solo attempts to retrieve the polygraph, he faces deadly competition in the form of THRUSH agent Tom Simpson (Linden Chiles). Two "celebrity wives" appear in the guest cast: Kamala Devi, at the time Mrs. Chuck Connors, and Neile Adams, the then-wife of Steve McQueen. Scripted by Robert Yale Lippincott from a story by Boris Ingster, "The Yellow Scarf Affair" first aired on January 25, 1965. ~ Hal Erickson, Rovi
The Man From U.N.C.L.E.: The Mad, MAD Tea Party Affair
The security of UNCLE's New York headquarters is put to the test by a whimsical gentleman named Mr. Hemmingway (Richard Haydn). Meanwhile, two double agents plot the extermination of a group of world leaders meeting within UNCLE's walls. Adding to the confusion is one Kay Lorrison (Zohra Lampert), who blundered into the secret organization's headquarters while having her dress altered at UNCLE's "front," Del Floria's Tailor Shop. Also appearing are Peter Haskell as Riley and Lee Meriwether as Dr. Byrd. Written by Dick Nelson, "The Mad, MAD Tea Party Affair" originally aired on February 1, 1965. ~ Hal Erickson, Rovi
The Man From U.N.C.L.E.: The Secret Sceptre Affair
Solo is summoned to a tiny Middle Eastern nation by his former army commander, Col. Allan Morgan (Gene Raymond). Hoping to oust the local dictator, Morgan asks Solo to help him steal the nation's symbol, a religious icon. Unfortunately, Morgan is killed, leaving Solo and fellow agent Zia (Ziva Rodann) facing execution at the hands of the tyrannical Madame Karim (Lila Darvas) -- and there are even more disturbing plot twists and turns to come. Written by Anthony Spinner, "The Secret Sceptre Affair" was originally telecast on February 8, 1965. ~ Hal Erickson, Rovi
The Man From U.N.C.L.E.: The Bow-Wow Affair
Crooked gypsy leader Delgrovia (Paul Lambert) trains dogs to kill their masters, the better for Delgrovia to control the world's stock market. When Waverly's cousin falls victim to the fangs of his own mastiff, UNCLE agent Illya infiltrates Delgrovia's headquarters with the help of dog expert Guido Panzini (Pat Harrington Jr., in the comic role that first brought him TV fame on The Jack Paar Show in the 1950s). This is the episode containing the deathless order "Execute blue plan." Susan Oliver appears as the obligatory damsel in distress, Ursula. First shown on February 15, 1965, "The Bow-Wow Affair" was written by Alan Caillou. ~ Hal Erickson, Rovi
The Man From U.N.C.L.E.: The Four Steps Affair
Taking over from a murdered fellow agent, Solo and Illya assume the responsibility of guarding young Himalayan lama Miki (Michel Petit) and the boy's American nurse Kelly Brown (Susan Seaforth) from assassins. It turns out that Miki has been targeted for death by one of his own royal bodyguards (Malachi Throne). Also appearing are Luciana Paluzzi as Angela and Donald Harron as Kittridge. Scripted by Peter A. Fields from a story by Joseph Calvelli, "The Four Steps Affair" is largely comprised of extra footage shot for To Trap a Spy and One Spy Too Many, the theatrical-feature versions of the earlier Man From U.N.C.L.E. episodes "The Vulcan Affair" and "The Double Affair." Originally lensed in color, this episode was shown in black-and-white when it first aired on February 22, 1965. ~ Hal Erickson, Rovi
The Man From U.N.C.L.E.: The Deadly Decoy Affair
The Man From U.N.C.L.E. moved from Tuesday evenings to Mondays with its January 11, 1965, episode "The Deadly Decoy Affair." UNCLE agents Solo and Illya, together with their superior Alexander Waverly, attempt to escort captured THRUSH agent Egon Stryker (Ralph Taeger) to Washington. To prevent THRUSH from intervening, Waverly arranges for a look-alike decoy to pose as Stryker. In an unforeseen complication, innocent secretary Fran Parsons (Joanna Moore) is accidentally handcuffed to the real Stryker just before Solo and Illya leave Grand Central Station. "The Deadly Decoy Affair" was written by Albert Aley. ~ Hal Erickson, Rovi
The Man From U.N.C.L.E.: The Take Me to Your Leader Affair
Nancy Sinatra -- halter top, go-go boots, and all -- is cast as Coco Cool, the daughter of scientist Adrian Cool (Woodrow Parfrey). Along with U.N.C.L.E. agent Illya, Coco is kidnapped by industrialist Simon Sparrow (Paul Lambert), who needs Dr. Cool's cooperation in a scheme to perpetrate a flying-saucer hoax on the gullible world. Attempting to rescue the captives, Solo receives unexpected assistance from Sparrow's long-suffering mistress, Corinne (Whitney Blake). Naturally, Nancy Sinatra is afforded an opportunity to sing, in a duet with David McCallum on McCallum's own composition, "Trouble." Several of the action scenes are unintentionally amusing, especially those featuring Sinatra's blatantly obvious male stunt double. Written by Bernie Giler, "The Take Me to Your Leader Affair" first aired on December 30, 1966. ~ Hal Erickson, Rovi
The Man From U.N.C.L.E.: The Concrete Overcoat Affair, Part One
An all-star cast enhances the enjoyment of the two-part Man From U.N.C.L.E. adventure "The Concrete Overcoat Affair." In part one, originally aired on November 25, 1966, Solo and Illya head to Sicily to thwart a T.H.R.U.S.H. plot to divert the Gulf Stream with heavy water. Along the way, the heroes cross swords with ex-Nazi Louis Strego (Jack Palance), his sadistic aide Miss Diketon (Janet Leigh), and the entire Stiletto family, a clan of retired Prohibition gangsters. The latter roles are filled by such familiar faces as Eduardo Ciannelli ("Fingers"), Allen Jenkins ("Pretty") and Jack LaRue ("Feet"). Also contributing to the overall nostalgia is another 1930s movie icon, Joan Blondell, as Mrs. Fingers Stiletto. Scripted by Peter Allan Fields from a story by David Victor, "The Concrete Overcoat Affair, Pt. 1" was later combined with part two as the theatrical feature The Spy in the Green Hat. ~ Hal Erickson, Rovi
The Man From U.N.C.L.E.: The Concrete Overcoat Affair, Part Two
Originally telecast on December 2, 1966, this is the second half of the two-part episode "The Concrete Overcoat Affair." U.N.C.L.E. agent Solo finds himself facing a shotgun wedding when he is caught hiding in the bed of Pia Monteri (Leticia Roman), the niece of the retired Prohibition gangsters, the Stiletto brothers. Meanwhile, Solo's partner, Illya, falls into the clutches of Louis Strego (Jack Palance) and Miss Diketon (Janet Leigh), who take time out to torture Illya while still planning to divert the Mediterranean Gulf Stream. The finale finds Solo and the Stillettos settling their differences and joining forces to rescue Illya. The aforementioned Stilletto boys -- "Fingers," "Pretty," and "Feet" -- are played by crime-movie veterans Eduardo Ciannelli, Allen Jenkins, and Jack LaRue. Scripted by Peter Allan Fields from a story by David Victor, "The Concrete Overcoat Affair, Pt. 2" was later combined with part one as the theatrical feature The Spy in the Green Hat. ~ Hal Erickson, Rovi
The Man From U.N.C.L.E.: The Abominable Snowman Affair
U.N.C.L.E. agent Illya travels to the Himalayan country of Cahput, there to protect a young lama during his installation ceremony. En route, Illya is accidentally shot by American rodeo queen Calamity Rodgers (Anne Jeffreys). It is now up to Solo and Mr. Waverly to locate the missing Illya and to prevent the scheming Prime Minister from installing his own son as High Lama -- a task complicated by the beautiful Amra Palli (Pilar Seurat), who has been programmed to kill Solo. Written by Krishna Shah, "The Abominable Snowman Affair" was originally telecast on December 9, 1966. ~ Hal Erickson, Rovi
The Man From U.N.C.L.E.: The My Friend, the Gorilla Affair
Solo and Illya head to African to foil the scheme of T.H.R.U.S.H. scientist Professor Kenton (Arthur Malet) to use the local natives as guinea pigs for his new superstrength drug. Other players in this little intrigue are African premier Khufu (Percy Rodrigues), a washed-up safari guide named Harry Blackburn (Alan Mowbray), an indomitable young explorer named Marsha Woodhugh (future astrologist Joyce Jillson), and Marsha's long-lost sister, a female Tarzan named Girl (Vitina Marcus). This is the one in which Robert Vaughn dances with a man in a gorilla suit. Generally regarded by fans as the all-time worst episode of The Man From U.N.C.L.E., "The My Friend, the Gorilla Affair" was scripted by Don Richman from a story by Joseph Sandy, and first inflicted upon the public on December 16, 1966. ~ Hal Erickson, Rovi
The Man From U.N.C.L.E.: The Jingle Bells Affair
Solo and Illya must guard Eastern European dictator Georgi Koz (Akim Tamiroff) during his Yuletide-season visit to New York City. While Koz's hard heart is melted by virtuous Salvation Army lass Priscilla Worth (Elen Willard), the two U.N.C.L.E. agents busy themselves by fending off assassins -- notably in a school for sidewalk Santas run by Francis X. O'Reilly (J. Pat O'Malley). Scriptwriter William Fay aims for warmth and whimsy, and generally succeeds. "The Jingle Bells Affair" was appropriately telecast on December 23, 1966. ~ Hal Erickson, Rovi
The Man From U.N.C.L.E.: The Monks of St. Thomas Affair
Acting upon a clue in a broken liquor bottle, UNCLE agents Solo and Illya investigate possible skullduggery at a Swiss monastery. It turns out that the ancient structure is being used by THRUSH agent Abbott Simon (David J. Peter) as the construction site for a laser gun aimed at the Louvre. This week's innocent bystander is Andrea Fouchet, played by ubiquitous 1960s starlet Celeste Yarnall); also in the cast as Brother Paulus is Iggie Wolfington, who created the role of Marcellus Washburn in the original Broadway production of The Music Man. Written by Sheldon Stark, "The Monks of St. Thomas Affair" originally aired on October 14, 1966. ~ Hal Erickson, Rovi
The Man From U.N.C.L.E.: The Pop Art Affair
UNCLE agent Illya disguises himself as a beatnik to infiltrate a Greenwich Village art gallery which is being used as a THRUSH front. The villain of the piece is gallery owner Mark Ole (Robert H. Harris), who intends to infect the world with a deadly hiccup gas. As usual, there is one "good" girl and one "bad" one; the former is avant-garde artist Sylvia Harrison (Sherry Alberoni), while the latter is enemy agent Mari Brooks (Sabrina Scharf. Frequent Man From UNCLE scripter Stanley Ralph Ross plays a minor role in this episode (he's the chubby guy with the beard). Written by John Shanus and Al Rarus, "The Pop Art Affair" was originally telecast on October 21, 1966. ~ Hal Erickson, Rovi
The Man From U.N.C.L.E.: The Thor Affair
Bernard Fox makes a return visit to The Man From U.N.C.L.E., this time cast as villainous munitions manufacturer Brutus Thor. Intending to murder his house guest, peace advocate Dr. Fazie Nahdi (Harry Davis), Thor transmits radio messages to his minions -- messages picked up on the fillings in the mouth of wide-eyed kindergarten teacher Nellie Canford (Linda Foster). UNCLE agents Solo and Illya fly to Geneva to foil Thor's scheme; alas, both agents are kidnapped by the villains along with poor Nellie. The script, by Don Richman and Stanley Ralph Ross, is chock-full of cute little inside jokes, such as naming Fox's butler Rhett ("Rhett Butler" -- get it?). "The Thor Affair" first aired on October 28, 1966. ~ Hal Erickson, Rovi
The Man From U.N.C.L.E.: The Candidate's Wife Affair
Miranda Bryant (Diana Hyland), the wife of presidential candidate Senator Bryant (Richard Anderson), is kidnapped by THRUSH and replaced with an exact look-alike named Irina (also played by Diana Hyland). UNCLE agents Solo and Illya persuade Bryant to play along with his wife's double in order to find out what THRUSH is up to. Little do they know that the distinguished senator has an agenda all his own. First telecast on November 4, 1966, "The Candidate's Wife Affair" was written by Robert Hill. ~ Hal Erickson, Rovi
The Man From U.N.C.L.E.: The Come With Me to the Casbah Affair
Pat Harrington Jr. guest stars as nebbishy THRUSH agent Pierrot La Mouch, who seems willing to hand over a code book to UNCLE agents Solo and Illya. But there's a hitch: The agents must assist Pierrot in his efforts to win the affections of beautiful Algerian bistro owner Janine (Danielle DeMetz). Also in the cast are Jacques Aubuchon as Poe-loving villain Colonel Hamid and Abbe Lane in the gratuitous but decorative role of exotic dancer Ayesha. Scripted by Robert Hill from a story by Hill, Danielle Brenton and Norman Lenzer, "The Come With Me to the Casbah Affair" first aired on November 11, 1966. ~ Hal Erickson, Rovi
The Man From U.N.C.L.E.: The Off-Broadway Affair
Shari Lewis guest stars as Janet Jarrow, a young actress who is thrust into the lead of an off-Broadway musical when the star (Joan Huntington) is killed by THRUSH agents. UNCLE operatives Solo and Illya infiltrate Janet's production in order to locate THRUSH's communications-jamming computer. The climax finds a singing Janet trying to attract the attention of the good guys while enemy agents intrude upon the lively production number "I March For Love.". In another musical interlude, David McCallum performs "A Man Is a Horn on horn, flute, lute, and drum. The supporting cast includes Lennie Weinrib as long-suffering stage director Winky Blintz, as well as Leon Askin and Charles Dierkop as THRUSH heavies Machina and Adolph. Written by Jerry McNeely, "The Off-Broadway Affair" originally aired on November 18, 1966. ~ Hal Erickson, Rovi
The Man From U.N.C.L.E.: The Indian Affairs Affair
THRUSH agent L.C. Carson (Joe Mantell) intends to construct an H-bomb on an Oklahoma Indian reservation. To accomplish this task, Carson kidnaps Native American chief High Cloud (Ted De Corsia and holds him hostage. In their efforts to rescue High Cloud, Solo and Illya are assisted by the chief's flower-child daughter Charisma (Angela Dorian) -- not to mention a fleet of motorcycle-riding Indian braves! Also in the cast are former Yancey Derringer regular X Brands and future Cheers co-star Nicholas Colasanto. Written by Dean Hargrove (who wastes no time with political correctness!), "The Indian Affairs Affair" originally aired on April 15, 1966, as the final episode of The Man From U.N.C.L.E.'s second season. ~ Hal Erickson, Rovi
The Man From U.N.C.L.E.: The Her Master's Voice Affair
Season three of The Man From U.N.C.L.E. began on September 16, 1966, with the episode titled "Her Master's Voice Affair." Once again, UNCLE agents Solo and Illya come face to face with a branch of the villainous and decadent Partridge clan (not to be confused with "The Partridge Family"). This time their nemesis is Hester Partridge (Estelle Winwood), headmistress of an exclusive girl's school attended by the daughters of prominent politicians and industrialists. Actually a front for THRUSH, the school uses psychological programming to brainwash the girls into becoming assassins. The two men from UNCLE are themselves nearly eliminated when the students' killer instincts are triggered by a recording of Brahms' Lullaby. "Her Master's Voice Affair" was written by Bernie Giler. ~ Hal Erickson, Rovi
The Man From U.N.C.L.E.: The Sort-of-Do-It-Yourself-Dreadful Affair
Harlan Ellison, an unbilled script doctor on many an earlier Man From U.N.C.L.E. episode, is given full screen credit for "The Sort-of-Do-It-Yourself Dreadful Affair." Characteristically, the episode contains a science-fiction slant, as UNCLE agent Solo tries to convince his superiors that he was attacked by an invincible, bulletproof young woman (Pamela Curran). It turns out that the girl was one of several robotized killing machines created by THRUSH in their efforts to control the world. This week's "innocent bystander" is Ms. Andy Francis Jeannine Riley, the roommate of Solo's attacker, while the villain du jour is Dr. Pertwee, played by frequent Man From U.N.C.L.E. guest star Woodrow Parfrey. Also known as "The Do-It-Yourself-Dreadful Affair," this episode first aired on September 23, 1966. ~ Hal Erickson, Rovi
The Man From U.N.C.L.E.: The Galatea Affair
Joan Collins plays a dual role as THRUSH courier Baroness Bibi di Chaussuer and brash Bronx barmaid Rosy Schlagenheimer. As part of a scheme to sabotage a THRUSH payoff, UNCLE agents Illya Kuryakin and Mark Slate (Noel Harrison from The Girl From UNCLE, exchanging "crossover" appearances with Man From U.N.C.L.E. regular Robert Vaughn), make over Rosie into an exact clone of the Baroness. The plot thickens when the Baroness waylays Rosie and takes her place. Written by Jackson Gillis, "The Galatea Affair" originally aired on September 30, 1966. ~ Hal Erickson, Rovi
The Man From U.N.C.L.E.: The Super-Colossal Affair
To get his syndicate-boss uncle Giulano (J. Carroll Naish) off his back, mobster Frank Cariago (Bernard Fein) concocts a scheme to wipe out all his Las Vegas competitors. To do this, he finances a "disaster" film concocted by fly-by-night movie producer Sheldon Veblan (Shelley Berman) as a star-making vehicle for Sheldon's dizzy girlfriend Ginger Laveer (Carol Wayne). UNCLE agents Solo and Illya must prevent Veblan from unwittingly devastating Vegas with an atomic stink bomb. The preponderance of comic talent in this episode all but confirms the fact that Stanford Sherman's teleplay was never meant to be taken seriously. "The Super-Colossal Affair" first aired on October 7, 1966. ~ Hal Erickson, Rovi
The Man From U.N.C.L.E.: The Nowhere Affair
Sent to Nevada in search of a secret map and kidnapped cybernetics expert Aram Tertunian (Lou Jacobi), UNCLE agent Solo takes an amnesia pill when he is captured by THRUSH operative Longolius (David Sheiner). Hoping to restore Solo's memory so he can be pumped for information, Longolius relies upon the persuasive skills of seductive female spy Mara (Diana Hyland) -- who fouls up the scheme by falling in love with Solo. J. Pat O'Malley provides gratuitous comic relief as a grizzled old prospector (is there any other kind?). Written by Robert Hill, "The Nowhere Affair" first aired on March 4, 1966. ~ Hal Erickson, Rovi
The Man From U.N.C.L.E.: The King of Diamonds Affair
In London, a plum-pudding shop owned by the unwitting Victoria Poque (Nancy Kovack) is being used as the headquarters for a diamond-smuggling ring maintained by one Mr. Blodget (Larry D. Mann). To expose this operation, Solo and Illya must rely upon the aid of charismatic -- and highly untrustworthy -- master jewel thief Rafael Delgado (Ricardo Montalban). The climax takes place in Brazil, where Solo, Illya, and Victoria are slated for execution by cannon! Scripted by Edwin Blum and Leo Townsend from a story by Blum, "The King of Diamonds Affair" originally aired on March 11, 1966. ~ Hal Erickson, Rovi
The Man From U.N.C.L.E.: The Project Deephole Affair
Jack Weston guest stars as Buzz Conway, an unsuccessful salesman who is mistaken for the inventor of an earthquake-manufacturing device. Hoping to pry information from the gormless Buzz, THRUSH agent Marvin Elom (Leon Askin) kidnaps the poor fellow and subjects him to the seductive wiles of female spy Narcissus Darling (Barbara Bouchet). Though UNCLE could conceivably step in and clear up Elom's misconceptions about Buzz, agents Solo and Illya decide to allow the villains to continue barking up the wrong tree so that the real inventor can make a clean getaway -- or can he? Written by Dean Hargrove, "The Project Deephole Affair" made its first network appearance on March 18, 1966. ~ Hal Erickson, Rovi
The Man From U.N.C.L.E.: The Round Table Affair
The MGM backlot is given a good workout in this whimsical Man From U.N.C.L.E. episode. Solo and Illya travel to the European kingdom of Ingolstein to persuade the young and lovely Princess Vicki (Valora Noland) to oust the exiled gangsters who have taken control of the nation. Alas, Vicki's uncle King Frederick (Reginald Gardiner) is too weak to stand up to gangland boss Lucho Nostra (Bruce Gordon). There is nothing for UNCLE to do but encourage a romance between Vicki and soft-hearted thug Artie King (Don Francks), setting the stage for a climactic duel of honor -- complete with armor and shields -- between King and Nostra. First shown on March 25, 1966, "The Round-Table Affair" was scripted by Robert Hill from a story by Henry Slesar. ~ Hal Erickson, Rovi
The Man From U.N.C.L.E.: The Bat Cave Affair
First telecast on April 1, 1966, "The Bat Cave Affair" features Martin Landau as Transylvanian villain Count Zark, whose quasi-vampiric behavior constitutes something of a dry run for Landau's Oscar-winning performance as Bela Lugosi in the 1994 theatrical biopic Ed Wood. UNCLE agents Solo and Illya literally head to the hills to thwart Zark's plan to use radioactive bats as a radar-jamming device. The good guys are aided by Clemency McGill (Joan Freeman), a clairvoyant mountain gal. Written by Jerry McNeely, this episode was originally titled "The Night Flight Affair," but was apparently rechristened to cash in on the popularity of the ABC series Batman. ~ Hal Erickson, Rovi
The Man From U.N.C.L.E.: The Minus X Affair
Solo and Illya are assigned to guard Lillian Stemmler (Eve Arden), the inventor of the mind-altering drugs Plus X (which sharpens the senses) and Minus X (which dulls them). Unbeknownst to the two UNCLE agents, Dr. Stemmler is in cahoots with THRUSH operative Rollo (Theo Marcuse). By the time Stemmler has had a change of heart, Rollo has abducted her daughter Leslie (Sharon Farrell) as the first step in a scheme to steal a deadly plutonium bomb. King Moody, best known for his lengthy TV-commercial stint as Ronald McDonald, is here cast as Whittaker. Written by Peter Allan Fields, "The Minus X Affair" originally aired on April 8, 1966. ~ Hal Erickson, Rovi
The Man From U.N.C.L.E.: The Waverly Ring Affair
Larry Blyden guest stars as meek UNCLE clerk George Donnell, who may or may not be a THRUSH mole. To find out, Solo and Illya set several traps to flush George out. It soon develops, however, that George is an innocent dupe, but the truth of the matter rests with the efficiency of a special device called the Waverly Ring. Rounding out the supporting cast is Elizabeth Allen as George's main accuser (and erstwhile lady friend) Carla. The first Man From U.N.C.L.E. episode written by Jerry McNeely, "The Waverly Ring Affair" originally aired on January 28, 1966. ~ Hal Erickson, Rovi
The Man From U.N.C.L.E.: The Bridge of Lions Affair, Part One
In the first episode of a two-part story, Solo and Illya investigate the mysterious disappearance of a famed biochemist -- and the equally mysterious fact that the missing person appears to have suddenly become 30 years younger. The answer to the puzzle lies with a beauty salon run by Madame De Sala (Vera Miles), the sweetheart of elderly, power-hungry British politician Sir Norman Swickert (Maurice Evans). Also in the cast are actress/scriptwriter Ann Elder as nurse Joanna Sweet, comic actor Bernard Fox as THRUSH agent Jordin, and future Star Trek regular James Doohan as Philip Bainbridge. Scripted by Howard Rodman from a story by Henry Slesar, "The Bridge of Lions Affair, Part One" originally aired on February 4, 1966; one year later, parts one and two were merged as the theatrical feature One of Our Spies Is Missing. ~ Hal Erickson, Rovi
The Man From U.N.C.L.E.: The Bridge of Lions Affair, Part Two
In the conclusion of a two-part story, both UNCLE and THRUSH continue their search for the inventor of a rejuvenation process. Figuring mightily in the proceedings is British politician-turned-merchant Sir Norman Swickert (Maurice Evans), who covets a return to youth and power; Madame DeSala (Vera Miles), whose apparent affection for Sir Norman may mask a sinister ulterior motive; wide-eyed nurse Joanna Sweet (Ann Elder), the inevitable innocent-in-the-middle; and THRUSH agent Jordin (Bernard J. Fox. And what's up with those disappearing cats? First telecast on February 11, 1966, "The Bridge of Lions Affair, Part Two" was scripted by Howard Rodman from a story by Henry Slesar. In 1967, parts one and two were combined into a single theatrical feature, One of Our Spies Is Missing. ~ Hal Erickson, Rovi
The Man From U.N.C.L.E.: The Foreign Legion Affair
Howard da Silva guest stars as Captain Basil Calhoun, the somewhat tattered commandant of the last remaining Foreign Legion outpost. Unaware that the legion has long since disbanded, Calhoun is determined to protect his fort against any and all intruders -- including UNCLE agent Illya Kuryakin and French stewardess Barbara (Danielle DeMetz), who have just parachuted from a crippled plane. The fact that Illya has in his possession a cache of THRUSH documents spells trouble for himself, his travelling companion, and the hapless Calhoun. Written by Berne Giler, "The Foreign Legion Affair" first aired on February 18, 1966. ~ Hal Erickson, Rovi
The Man From U.N.C.L.E.: The Moonglow Affair
This episode served as the pilot for the spin-off series The Girl From U.N.C.L.E. -- and in fact, went into production under the title "The Girl from U.N.C.L.E. Affair." When agents Solo and Illya are incapacitated by a quartzite radiation projector, Mr. Waverly assigns their mission to UNCLE trainee April Dancer (Mary Ann Mobley) and veteran operative Mark Slate (Norman Fell). April and Mark have but 46 hours to locate the projector, which has the capacity to sabotage the U.S. space program. The trail of clues leads to a cosmetics firm run by Arthur Caresse (Kevin McCarthy) and his sister Jean (Mary Carver). Written by Dean Hargrove, "The Moonglow Affair" originally aired on February 25, 1966. Of course, by the time The Girl From U.N.C.L.E. went to series the following fall, the roles of April Dancer and Mark Slate had been recast with Stefanie Powers and Noel Harrison. ~ Hal Erickson, Rovi
The Man From U.N.C.L.E.: The Dippy Blonde Affair
Joyce Jameson guest stars as the title character, a mercenary moll named JoJo Tyler. Dispatched to Long Island to retrieve UNCLE's ion-projecting machine, Solo and Illya receive the unexpected assistance of JoJo, the girlfriend of THRUSH agent Harry Pendleton (Fabrizio Mioni). The two men from UNCLE must bank upon JoJo's self-serving relationship with Pendleton's superior Simon Baldinado (Robert Strauss), whose fondness for the girl causes him to become careless -- perhaps fatally so. Written by Peter Allan Fields, "The Dippy Blonde Affair" was first broadcast on January 7, 1966. ~ Hal Erickson, Rovi
The Man From U.N.C.L.E.: The Deadly Goddess Affair
Solo and Illya head to the Greek island of Circe to intercept a $10 million shipment marked by THRUSH to finance an African military coup. The mission nearly ends before it begins thanks to a brace of lovely local lasses named Angela (Marya Stevens) and Mia (Brioni Farrell), who intend to force the two UNCLE agents into marriage. Victor Buono is in fine fettle as the villainous Colonel Hubris, whose fondness for self-indulgent sadism proves to be his undoing. Also in the cast are future Hill Street Blues star Daniel J. Travanti (here billed as Dan Travanty) and B-picture icon Steven Geray. Written by Robert Hill, "The Deadly Goddess Affair" first aired on January 14, 1966. ~ Hal Erickson, Rovi
The Man From U.N.C.L.E.: The Birds and the Bees Affair
THRUSH intends to destroy UNCLE's New York headquarters with a swarm of specially developed killer bees. After the bees' efficiency is proven in a deadly attack on UNCLE's Geneva office, head villain Mr. Mozart (John McGiver) prepares to utilize a special high-frequency device for the tiny scourges' final assault. Attempting to halt Mozart in his tracks, Illya is captured and tortured, along with innocent-of-the-week Tavia Sandor (Ahna Capri). Also in the cast are John Abbott as THRUSH scientist Dr. Elias Swan and Vincent Beck as Maples. First telecast on January 21, 1966, "The Birds and Bees Affair" was written by Mark Weingart. ~ Hal Erickson, Rovi
The Man From U.N.C.L.E.: The Suburbia Affair
Comic musician Victor Borge plays it straight as Dr. Rutter, a Danish physicist posing as a music teacher. Not wanting his antimatter formula to fall into the wrong hands, Rutter hides out in a tranquil suburban community. Inevitably, however, the minions of T.H.R.U.S.H. invade the neighborhood with various and sundry weapons of destruction -- including booby-trapped ice cream bars -- followed in close order by the good guys from U.N.C.L.E. The supporting cast includes Beth Brickell, as innocent housewife Betsy, and familiar comedy foils Herbert Anderson and Reta Shaw in uncharacteristically villainous roles. Scripted by Sheridan Gibney and Stanford Sherman from a story by Gibney, "The Suburbia Affair" originally aired on January 6, 1967. ~ Hal Erickson, Rovi
The Man From U.N.C.L.E.: The Fiery Angel Affair
Solo and Illya travel to Latin America to prevent T.H.R.U.S.H. from orchestrating a revolution against a popular Evita-like ruler named Angela (Madlyn Rhue). The plot thickens when the principal instigator of the revolt turns out to be Angela's own husband, power-hungry General Abaca (Joe Sirola). Plots and counterplots and counter-counterplots abound in John W. Bloch's teleplay. The 100th episode of The Man From U.N.C.L.E., "The Fiery Angel Affair" first aired on November 6, 1967. ~ Hal Erickson, Rovi
The Man From U.N.C.L.E.: The Survival School Affair
Robert Vaughn (Napoleon Solo) does not appear in this episode, wherein Illya and fellow agent Jules Cutter (Richard Beymer) re-enroll in U.N.C.L.E.'s secret island training school. The two spies conduct a search for a T.H.R.U.S.H. agent who has been planted amongst the trainees, and who has already committed murder to steal an important code book. The main suspects include Melissa Hargrove (Susan Odin), John Saimes (Chris Robinson), and a suspiciously mature trainee named Harry Williams (Charles McGraw). Scripted by Donald A. Brinkley and Jack Turley from a story by Brinkley, "The Survival School Affair" originally aired on November 20, 1967. ~ Hal Erickson, Rovi
The Man From U.N.C.L.E.: The Gurnius Affair
Series regular David McCallum plays a dual role as U.N.C.L.E. agent Illya Kuryakin and his villainous lookalike Nexor, who serves as the aide to former Nazi leaders Von Etske (Will Kuluva) and Zorgan Gurnius (George Macready). Taking Nexor's place, Illya tries to prevent the two war criminals from jump-starting the Third Reich with the aid of the South American branch of T.H.R.U.S.H.. A blonde-wigged Judy Carne is cast as Terry Cook, a photographer who happens to witness Von Etske's escape from prison, and who is reluctantly whisked along with Illya and Solo to the villains' lair. Written by Milton Gelman, "The Gurnius Affair" first aired on November 27, 1967. ~ Hal Erickson, Rovi
The Man From U.N.C.L.E.: The Summit Five Affair
The fourth and final season of The Man From U.N.C.L.E. commenced on September 11, 1967, with the episode titled "The Summit Five Affair." At the Berlin headquarters of U.N.C.L.E., where a top-level summit conference is about to begin, head man Harry Beldon (Albert Dekker) accuses Napoleon Solo of being a double agent and a murderer. Other suspects include Beldon's secretary, Helga Deniken (Susanne Cramer), and delegate Gerald Struthers (Lloyd Bochner). In an effort to clear himself, Solo uncovers an even more startling development. "The Summit Five Affair" was written by Robert E. Thompson. ~ Hal Erickson, Rovi
The Man From U.N.C.L.E.: The Test Tube Killer Affair
In Mexico, Solo and Illya are challenged by T.H.R.U.S.H. mastermind Dr. Steller (Paul Lukas), who has created an 18-year-old "superman" named Greg Martin (Christopher Jones). Trained as the perfect assassin, Martin is ordered to test out his skills by destroying an entire village. But problems arise when the allegedly soulless Martin falls in love with Christine Hobson (played by future movie-studio executive Lynn Loring). Capped by an unexpected plot twist, "The Test Tube Killer Affair" was written by Jack Turley, and first aired on September 18, 1967. ~ Hal Erickson, Rovi
The Man From U.N.C.L.E.: The 'J' for Judas Affair
Broderick Crawford guest stars as millionaire tycoon Mark Tenza, the target of a T.H.R.U.S.H. assassination plot. Reluctantly accepting the protection of U.N.C.L.E. agents Solo and Illya, Tenza places more of his trust in his son, Adam (Chad Everett), who insists that his ne'er-do-well brother John is behind the scheme to murder his father. Also appearing are Delphi Lawrence as Olivia and Claude Woolman as a man known only as "J." Written by Norman Hudis, "The 'J' for Judas Affair" originally aired on September 25, 1967. ~ Hal Erickson, Rovi
The Man From U.N.C.L.E.: The Prince of Darkness Affair, Part One
In the first episode of a two-part story, Solo and Illya investigate the total destruction of an African village. The two agents follow the trail of clues to Iran, where mad scientist Pavis Kharmusi (John Dehner) has developed a thermal death ray. Enlisting the aid of safecracker Luther Sebastian (Bradford Dillman), who also fronts a cult called the Third Way, the Men from U.N.C.L.E. break into Kharmusi's fortress and attempt to steal the prism which powers the ray. Their efforts are almost stymied by the arrival of Annie Justin (Carol Lynley), who has a personal grudge against Sebastian. Written by Dean Hargrove, "The Prince of Darkness Affair, Pt. 1" first aired on October 2, 1967; one year later, parts one and two were merged into the theatrical feature The Helicopter Spies. ~ Hal Erickson, Rovi
The Man From U.N.C.L.E.: The Prince of Darkness Affair, Part Two
In the conclusion of a two-part story, Solo and Illya have successfully stolen a deadly thermal ray from the palace of mad scientist Kharmusi (John Dehner). Unfortunately, their assistant in this venture, safecracker Luther Sebastian (Bradford Dillman), intends to launch the ray into orbit as the first step in his plan to conquer the world on behalf of a secret cult known as The Third Way. Also involved in the intrigue is Luther's bored wife, Laura (Julie London, who briefly shares a bedroom scene with series star Robert Vaughn), Kharmusi's partner in crime, Azalea (Lola Albright), and revenge-seeking damsel Annie Justin (Carol Lynley). John Carradine contributes a sparkling silent bit as an ancient guru. Written by Dean Hargrove, "The Prince of Darkness Affair, Pt. 2" first aired on October 9, 1967; one year later, parts one and two were merged into the theatrical feature The Helicopter Spies. ~ Hal Erickson, Rovi
The Man From U.N.C.L.E.: The Deadly Smorgasbord Affair
The fact that Peter Brocco plays a Scandinavian scientist named A.C. Nillson (a punning play on the powerful TV-ratings service A.C. Neilsen) is indication enough that nobody -- least of all scriptwriters Stanley Ralph Ross and Peter Bourne -- was taking this Man From U.N.C.L.E. episode seriously. The inventor of a suspended-animation device, Prof. Nillson is kidnapped by THRUSH kingpin Heinrich Beckman (Robert Emhardt). Future movie-studio executive Lynn Loring is cast as Nillson's daughter, Leila, who helps U.N.C.L.E. agents expedite her father's rescue, while Pamela Curran appears as duplicitous lab assistant Inga Anderson. "The Deadly Smorgasbord Affair" first aired on January 13, 1967. ~ Hal Erickson, Rovi
The Man From U.N.C.L.E.: The Yo-Ho-Ho and a Bottle of Rum Affair
Dan O'Herlihy guest stars as Captain Morton, the hard-drinking skipper of the T.H.R.U.S.H.-controlled freighter Bountiful. U.N.C.L.E. agent Illya tries to remove the ship's cargo, a machine capable of creating immense tidal waves. When all else fails, Illya plays upon Morton's paranoia over a previous court-martial by fomenting a mutiny. Veteran slapstick comedian Eddie Quillan appears as Scotty. First telecast on January 20, 1967, "The Yo-Ho-Ho and a Bottle of Rum Affair" was written by Norman Hudis. ~ Hal Erickson, Rovi
The Man From U.N.C.L.E.: The Napoleon's Tomb Affair
The Napoleon in the title is not the U.N.C.L.E. agent Napoleon Solo, but instead the genuine article, Napoleon Bonaparte. In Paris, Solo tries to foil the scheme of African subversive Malanez (Joseph Sirola) to steal Napoleon's body and thereby spark a war between his country and France. Both Solo and Malanez also try to capitalize on the romance between Malanez' boss, President Tunick (Kurt Kasznar), and the lovely Candyce (Mercedes Molinar). Former Addams Family regular Ted Cassidy appears in the Lurch-like role of Edgar, while others in the cast include that dependable all-purpose bit player Fritz Feld. Written by James Whiton, "The Napoleon's Tomb Affair" first aired on January 27, 1967. ~ Hal Erickson, Rovi
The Man From U.N.C.L.E.: The Man From Thrush Affair
In Greece, Solo poses as a T.H.R.U.S.H. efficiency expert to locate and destroy an earthquake machine created by the aptly named Dr. Killman (John Larch). Through a curious turn of events, Solo ends up completing work on the very machine that he is to disable. All goes well until the genuine efficiency expert. Also in the cast as Barbara Luna as Killman's girlfriend, Marnya, and Robert Wolders as U.N.C.L.E. agent Andreas Petros, a temporary replacement for Solo's usual partner, Illya (David McCallum does not appear in this episode). First shown on December 4, 1967, "The Man From T.H.R.U.S.H. Affair" was written by Robert I. Holt. ~ Hal Erickson, Rovi
The Man From U.N.C.L.E.: The Maze Affair
T.H.R.U.S.H. has yet another superweapon geared to destroy U.N.C.L.E. This time, the demon device is a molecutronic gun, developed by Dr. James Febray (William Marshall). In his efforts to stop T.H.R.U.S.H.'s plans, Illya is duped into acting as a trojan horse for a bomb destined to demolish U.N.C.L.E.'s New York headquarters. Also in the cast is Ahna Capri as Abbe. Written by Leonard Stadd, "The Maze Affair" originally aired on December 18, 1967. ~ Hal Erickson, Rovi
The Man From U.N.C.L.E.: The Deep Six Affair
Mr. Waverly predicts trouble when his top British U.N.C.L.E. agent Brian Morton (Peter Bromilow) becomes engaged to "civilian" Laura Adams (Diana Van der Vlis). Sure enough, both Morton and Laura are kidnapped by T.H.R.U.S.H. operative Commander Kroler (Alfred Ryder), who uses Laura as a bargaining chip to force Morton to turn over the plans of U.N.C.L.E.'s new super-submarine. Written by Leonard Stadd, "The Deep Six Affair" first aired on December 25, 1967. ~ Hal Erickson, Rovi
The Man From U.N.C.L.E.: The Master's Touch Affair
In Lisbon, Solo is captured by T.H.R.U.S.H. agent Pharos Mandor (Jack Lord), who proposes an unusual deal: Mandor will defect to U.N.C.L.E. if Solo will kill rival T.H.R.U.S.H. operative Stephan Valandros (Nehemiah Persoff), who originally trained Mandor in the gentle art of treachery. Caught in the middle of the intrigue is Mandor's all-too-trusting girlfriend, Cathy Welling (Leslie Parrish). First telecast on October 16, 1967, "The Master's Touch Affair" was written by Boris Sobelman. ~ Hal Erickson, Rovi
The Man From U.N.C.L.E.: The Thrush Roulette Affair
Michael Rennie guest stars as decadent T.H.R.U.S.H. kingpin Barnaby Partridge, the owner of a lavish Caribbean casino. When several of the casino's most prestigious patrons inexplicably commit suicide, U.N.C.L.E. agents Solo and Illya investigate. While Solo dallies with old flame Monica (Nobu McCarthy), Illya is captured by Partridge and brainwashed into murdering his fellow U.N.C.L.E. operative. Written by Arthur Weingarten, "The T.H.R.U.S.H. Roulette Affair" first aired on October 23, 1967. ~ Hal Erickson, Rovi
The Man From U.N.C.L.E.: The Deadly Quest Affair
Darren McGavin is cast as Viktor Karmak, an old enemy of U.N.C.L.E. agents Solo and Illya. Kidnapping Illya, Karmak lures Solo into a condemned and heavily boobytrapped 12-block section of Manhattan. Enlisting the aid of avant-garde artist Sheila Van Tillson (Marlyn Mason) in rescuing Illya, Solo, and the girl find themselves being hunted by Karmak and his ferocious pet cheetah. Filmed almost exclusively on MGM's fabled "New York Street," "The Deadly Quest Affair" was written by Robert E. Thompson, and originally broadcast on October 30, 1967. ~ Hal Erickson, Rovi
The Man From U.N.C.L.E.: The Five Daughters Affair, Part One
This two-part episode features several previous Man From U.N.C.L.E. guest stars along with a handful of stellar newcomers. Joan Crawford heads the cast as Amanda, the wife of scientist Dr. Jim True (Jim Boles). When the Trues are murdered by T.H.R.U.S.H. agent Randolph (Herbert Lom), U.N.C.L.E. operatives Solo and Illya race all over the world to locate the dead couple's five daughters, each of whom possesses one component of True's formula to extract gold from sea water. Jill Ireland (then the wife of series star David McCallum) plays Imogene True, whom Solo and Illya spring from jail after she is arrested by a constable (Terry-Thomas) on an indecent exposure charge. Diane McBain is Margo True, unhappily wed to penniless Baron De Fanzini (Telly Savalas). Danielle DeMetz is Yvonne, likewise mired in a miserable romantic relationship with Karl Von Kesser (Curt Jurgens). And Kim Darby is Sandy True, who accompanies the two U.N.C.L.E. agents on their globetrotting search and is nearly killed in the process. Scripted by Norman Hudis from a story by Boris Ingster, "The Five Daughters Affair, Pt. 1" originally aired on March 31, 1967. The following year, parts one and two were edited together as the theatrical feature The Karate Killers. ~ Hal Erickson, Rovi
The Man From U.N.C.L.E.: The Five Daughters Affair, Part Two
In the concluding episode of a two-part story, Solo and Illya have managed to track down four of the five daughters of a murdered scientist who developed a formula for extracting gold from sea water. Each of the ladies possess a single component of that formula, and as a result are as closely scrutinized by T.H.R.U.S.H. as by U.N.C.L.E. Catching up with the heroes, T.H.R.U.S.H. agent Randolph (Herbert Lom) arranges a death trap for Solo, Illya, and youngest daughter, Sandy True (Kim Darby). Managing to escape their bonds, the dauntless trio resume their search for the elusive fifth daughter -- and the all-important final component. Scripted by Norman Hudis from a story by Boris Ingster, "The Five Daughters Affair, Pt. 2" originally aired on April 7, 1967. The following year, parts one and two were edited together as the theatrical feature The Karate Killers. ~ Hal Erickson, Rovi
The Man From U.N.C.L.E.: The Cap and Gown Affair
Mr. Waverly goes to his alma mater to accept an honorary degree, with U.N.C.L.E. agents Solo and Illya providing security. Meanwhile, T.H.R.U.S.H. is fomenting a student riot on campus, spearheaded by hired agitator Gregory Haymish (Zalman King). Things reach the crisis stage when T.H.R.U.S.H. operative Trumble (Larry D. Mann) substitutes a lookalike for Dean Swight (Henry Jones)-a lookalike programmed to kill Waverly. Essential ingredients to the action include a demonic teaching machine which doles out death as a failing grade. Also appearing is Carole Shelyne as the dean's daughter, Minerva. Written by Stanford Sherman, "The Cap and Gown Affair" originally aired on April 14, 1967, as the final episode of The Man From U.N.C.L.E.'s third season. ~ Hal Erickson, Rovi
The Man From U.N.C.L.E.: The When in Roma Affair
Julie Sommars, who rose to stardom as damsel-in-distress Mimi Doolittle in the 1965 Man From U.N.C.L.E. episode "The Foxes and Hounds Affair," essays a similar role in the March 17, 1967, installment "The When in Roma Affair." The humdrum existence of American tourist Darlene Sims (Sommars) is considerably enlived when, while vacationing in Italy, she becomes the unwitting courier of a perfume atomizer containing a top-secret formula. Assigned to steal the formula -- and, if necessary, to kill Darlene -- charming T.H.R.U.S.H. agent Cesare Guardia (Cesare Danova) gums up the works by falling in love with the girl. First shown on March 17, 1967, "The When in Roma Affair" was written by Gloria Elmore. ~ Hal Erickson, Rovi
The Man From U.N.C.L.E.: The Apple a Day Affair
Robert Emhardt makes another villainous Man From U.N.C.L.E. appearance as Colonel Picks, the inventor of exploding apples which can be used to trigger atomic bombs. Following Picks into the Ozarks, U.N.C.L.E. agents Solo and Illya encounter numerous obstacles. For starters, Solo is nearly forced into a shotgun wedding with hillbilly gal Nina Lillette (Jeannine Riley), and Illya is put on a chain gang and buried alive in a cave-in. Rubber-limbed comedian Gil Lamb is seen as Nina's pappy, Daddy Jo. Scripted by Joseph Cavella from a story by Cavella and Les Roberts, "The Apple a Day Affair" first aired on March 24, 1967. ~ Hal Erickson, Rovi
The Man From U.N.C.L.E.: The It's All Greek to Me Affair
Solo and Illya head to Greece to locate renegade T.H.R.U.S.H. agent Manolakas (George Keymas), who has stolen a top-secret code book. Along the way, Illya is kidnapped by tempestuous ex-bandit Stavros (Harold J. Stone), who is convinced that the U.N.C.L.E. agent is actually Manolakas -- who happens to be the husband of Stavros' daughter, Kyra (Linda Marsh). Adding to the confusion is the fact that Kyra's heart belongs to another fellow named Nico (Ted Rote). Scripted by Robert Hill from a story by Hill and Erich Faust, "The It's All Greek to Me Affair" originally aired on February 3, 1967. ~ Hal Erickson, Rovi
The Man From U.N.C.L.E.: The Hula Doll Affair
A booby-trapped toy, set to explode when the outside temperature reaches a certain level, falls into the witting hands of rival T.H.R.U.S.H. leaders Simon and Peter Sweet (Jan Murray and Pat Harrington Jr.). It is no exaggeration to say that the heat is on when Solo, Illya, and Wendy Thyme (Grace Gaynor) join forces to retrieve the toy before it is too late. An added complication arises in the form of the Sweet brothers' gorgon-like mother -- and T.H.R.U.S.H. kingpin -- Mama Sweet (an atypically cast Patsy Kelly). Perennial starlet Edy Williams shows up in a small but decorative role. Written by Stanford Sherman, "The Hula Doll Affair" was originally telecast on February 17, 1967. ~ Hal Erickson, Rovi
The Man From U.N.C.L.E.: The Pieces of Fate Affair
Sharon Farrell stars as novice author Jacqueline Midcult, whose best-selling novel inexplicably contains secret U.N.C.L.E. and T.H.R.U.S.H. information, apparently gleaned from stolen T.H.R.U.S.H. diaries. Suffering from amnesia, Jacqueline is spirited away by U.N.C.L.E. agents Solo and Illya to her Midwestern hometown in an effort to unlock her memory. Meanwhile, T.H.R.U.S.H. operatives Judith Merle (Grayson Hall) and Ellipsis Zark (Theo Marcuse) likewise show up in town, equally anxious to pick Jacqueline's brain -- even if means killing her in the process. Originally telecast on February 24, 1967, "The Pieces of Fate Affair" was scripted by Harlan Ellison, from a story by Ellison and Dale Yudoff. It was initially withdrawn from the Man From U.N.C.L.E. syndicated package because Ellison capriciously used the names of several friends for his characters; unfortunately, one of those friends sued. The episode would not again see the light of day until 1985, when Man From U.N.C.L.E. was rebroadcast over the CBN cable service. ~ Hal Erickson, Rovi
The Man From U.N.C.L.E.: The Matterhorn Affair
In this broad and unsubtle spoof of The Maltese Falcon, comedian Bill Dana is cast as used-car salesman Marvin Klump, whose name is mistakenly linked with information as to the whereabouts of "Project Quasimodo," a mini-nuclear bomb. Kidnapped by T.H.R.U.S.H. agents Rodney Backstreet (Oscar Beregi) and Beirut (Vito Scotti), Klump is whisked off to the Swiss Alps, with U.N.C.L.E. men Solo and Illya in hot pursuit. Also appearing is Norma Chase as Marvin's nonplussed sister, Heather. Written by David Giler, "The Matterhorn Affair" first aired on March 3, 1967. ~ Hal Erickson, Rovi
The Man From U.N.C.L.E.: The Hot Number Affair
Sonny and Cher make their joint "dramatic" TV debut in this silly Man From U.N.C.L.E. episode. Sonny Bono is cast as Jerry, a fabric cutter and aspiring dress designer in New York's garment district, while Cher plays a model named Ramona, who can't remember what happened to a dress in which a coded version of a T.H.R.U.S.H. report was hidden. U.N.C.L.E. agents Solo and Illya try to prevent Jerry and Ramona from falling into the hands of the enemy -- though judging by the quality of the duo's acting, that might not have been such a bad thing. The episode's biggest laughs are provided by those old pros George Tobias and Ned Glass as eternally kvetching business partners Parkaginian and Sighn. For the benefit of those not interested in international espionage, Sonny and Cher's hit songs "I Got You, Babe" and "The Beat Goes On" can be heard in the background. Written by Joseph Cavella and Carol Cavella, "The Hot Number Affair" originally aired on March 10, 1967. ~ Hal Erickson, Rovi
The Man From U.N.C.L.E.: The Seven Wonders of the World Affair, Part One
Originally intended as a single one-hour episode of The Man From U.N.C.L.E., "The Seven Wonders of the World Affair" was expanded to two parts when the series was canceled by NBC. The producers hoped to make up for past production costs by marketing the two-parter as a theatrical feature. For the record, the plot finds U.N.C.L.E. agents Solo and Illya investigating the disappearances of seven of the world's most prominent geniuses. Essential to the action is a new "docility gas," which the geniuses, headed by the altruistic Professor David Garrow (Dan O'Herlihy), hope to use to encourage World Peace. Alas, Garrow and his son, Steve (played by future movie executive Tony Bill), are kidnapped by General Maximilian Harmon (Leslie Nielsen), who intends to deploy the gas to conquer the world. The two U.N.C.L.E. agents compete with T.H.R.U.S.H. operative Mr. Webb (Mark Richman) and his mistress, Margitta (Eleanor Parker) -- the traitorous wife of U.N.C.L.E. man Robert Kingsley (Barry Sullivan) -- to retrieve both Garrow and the gas from Harmon's well-guarded lair. Written by Norman Hudis, "The Seven Wonders of the World Affair, Pt. 1" originally aired on January 8, 1968; not long afterward, parts one and two were issued theatrically, as planned, under the title How to Steal the World. ~ Hal Erickson, Rovi
The Man From U.N.C.L.E.: The Seven Wonders of the World Affair, Part Two
Originally intended as a single one-hour episode of The Man From U.N.C.L.E., "The Seven Wonders of the World Affair" was expanded to two parts when the series was canceled by NBC. The producers hoped to make up for past production costs by marketing the two-parter as a theatrical feature. In part two, agents Solo and Illya have been captured by General Harmon (Leslie Nielsen), who has also abducted world-renowned genius Prof. Garrow (Dan O'Herlihy) and stolen the professor's "docility gas," with which the General hopes to conquer the world. With an uncharacteristic display of generosity, Harmon offers to free the two U.N.C.L.E. operatives if they will help him "gas" the world into cowering submission. Also on hand are T.H.R.U.S.H. kingpin Webb (Mark Richman), U.N.C.L.E. chieftain Kingsley (Barry Sullivan), Kingsley's treacherous wife, Margitta (Eleanor Parker), and Garrow's son, Steven (Tony Bill). Written by Norman Hudis, "The Seven Wonders of the World Affair, Pt. 2" originally aired on January 15, 1968, as the final episode of The Man From U.N.C.L.E. Not long afterward, parts one and two were issued theatrically, as planned, under the title How to Steal the World. ~ Hal Erickson, Rovi
