Season 1 • Episode 30
LatestThe Baron is a British television series, made in 1965/66 based on the book series by John Creasey, written under the pseudonym Anthony Morton, and produced by ITC Entertainment. It was the first ITC show without marionettes to be produced entirely in colour.
Cinematography
First ITC color series — they were SHOWING OFF with those London locations.
Production
Steve Forrest's wardrobe budget alone could fund a small nation.
Creators
John Creasey, Monty Berman
Trivia, insights & behind the scenes
ITC was riding the Bond wave hard — this premiered months before 'The Avengers' hit its stride, making it a fascinating bridge between earnest spy drama and the camp to come.
Steve Forrest was Dana Andrews' brother and had just played in 'Rascal' — his casting was meant to bring American ruggedness to British sophistication. It... mostly worked?
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