-
- Network: ITV
- Episodes: 17
- First aired: October 1, 1967
- Creators: Patrick McGoohan and George Markstein
- Producer: David Tomblin
- Parodied by The Simpsons in "The Computer Wore Menace Shoes," a 2000 episode in which Patrick McGoohan reprises his role as Number 6 and Homer plays Number 5, another captive, after becoming "Mr. X."The Simpsons Archive: The Computer Wore Menace Shoes
-
-
The Prisoner is a sci-fi spy drama that originally aired in England on ITV in 1967. Co-creator Patrick McGoohan stars as the unnamed "Number 6," a spy who is captured and brought to a mysterious place known as "the Village," from which he repeatedly tries to escape. Patrick McGoohan died on January 13, 2009, at the age of 80.Los Angeles Times: Patrick McGoohan dies at 80; TV's 'Secret Agent' and 'Prisoner'(January 15, 2009) The allegorical and enigmatic series remains a cult classic, and is currently being remade by AMC and ITV, set to premiere in 2009.Wired: AMC Lifts the Veil on Prisoner Remake Miniseries(January 6, 2009)
Quotes
- Prisoner: Where am I?
- Number Two: In The Village.
- Prisoner: What do you want?
- Number Two: Information.
- Prisoner: Which side are you on?
- Number Two: That would be telling. We want information, information, information...
- Prisoner: You won't get it.
- Number Two: By hook or by crook we will.
- Prisoner: Who are you?
- Number Two: The new Number Two.
- Prisoner: Who is Number One?
- Number Two: You are Number Six.
- Prisoner: I am not a number. I am a free man.
- Number Two: Ha, ha, ha, ha....Museum of Broadcast Communications: The Prisoner
-
-
The Prisoner (1967) on Amazon
-
Cancion Protesta: Protest Song Of Latin America - Voices of Argentina, Chile, Cuba, Peru and Uruguay from the Historic Meeting of Singers from Every Continent Held July, 1967
Recorded in Cuba, 1967-68. At the time of release, all royalties from this LP went to USLA. Cover art drawing by Servando Cabrera Moreno. Tracks: Side One - CUBA- 1: a. Fidel Castr...Amazon
-
-
-
The Prisoner (1967) Questions
-
How will the new version of The Prisoner (1967) compare to the old one? 2 AnswersThe remake was announced prior to the death of McGoohan, so we spin this in saying McGoohan had the opportunity to die happy knowing his idea would reach a new ... read more -
-
Why did the show The Prisoner, starring Patrick McGoohan, become so popular? 5 AnswersIt had the same appeal as shows like Lost, Twin Peaks and 24 -- a mystery, with suspense and a narrative arc. Most shows of the time were episodic, not continui... read more -
Why was Michael Cardosi in prison? 4 AnswersMichael Cardosi was apparently convicted of felony evasion and drug charges for his time in prison. -quote- During a July court hearing, agents with the Drug E... read more
-





