The Adventures of Aggie

The Adventures of Aggie is a black-and-white sitcom starring Joan Shawlee that was made by ME Films and broadcast on ITV.[1][2]

The Adventures of Aggie
GenreSitcom
Directed byJohn Guillermin
Henry Kaplan
StarringJoan Shawlee
Country of originUnited Kingdom
Original language(s)English
No. of episodes26
Production
Producer(s)Michael Sadlier
Running time30 minutes
Release
Original networkITV
Original release17 September 1956 
18 March 1957

It lasted for one series of twenty-six episodes. Also being aimed at the American market, it was broadcast in the US from December 1957 under the name Aggie. It was written by Martin Stern and Ernest Borneman.

Three episodes of the television show were released as a TV movie entitled Born for Trouble.

Cast

Plot

Aggie Anderson was an American working in London as a fashion buyer for an international company. Her job required her to travel often, and when abroad she often got into various troubles and accidents. These situations were often dangerous, and would involve spies and criminals.

Guest Cast

Many of the actors who made guest appearances in episodes would later gain a higher profile, these include Patrick Allen, Stephen Boyd, Dick Emery, Edward Mulhare, Christopher Lee, Patrick McGoohan, John Schlesinger and Anthony Valentine.

gollark: There is so much wrong with this:`Wants: Free to good home. PB 2G Carina. (Zyus -not black- preferred) Just love it & name it :)`
gollark: That's about as close to the request as a trade hub offer.
gollark: Terrafreaky is everywhere...
gollark: But it still takes up an eggslot for 24 hours!
gollark: It looks bad.

References

  1. Mark Lewisohn, "Radio Times Guide to TV Comedy", BBC Worldwide Ltd, 2003
  2. The British Sitcom Guide for The Adventures of Aggie, Sitcom.co.uk
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