The Persuaders! pilot opening (John Barry score)

Opening to The Persuaders pilot episode "Overture", featuring the musical style of John Barry. (Incidental scene music by the great Ken Thorne)

The cut cued to the line "And I light the fuse." is priceless. This title sequence provides all you need to know about the story without a word spoken. Simply Fantastic. They don't make them like this anymore, people, no matter how hard they try.

You listening, Ben Stiller? To quote Michael Caine, "Remake the bad ones, not the good ones."

Rest in Peace, Tony. Thank you for all you've given us over the years. We'll never forget.

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[humbleradio]

Rest in Peace, Tony.

[juankenon]

I weill really have to find these shows, it looks right up my alley...and I am in love with that theme song

[humbleradio]

I have the show from Japanese television. I believe you can get them on DVD now in the States and Europe.

[cinematedman]

Yup. As for turning the clock back, we hear ya! Just looking at comments on Youtube I am convinced there are millions out there who feel the same way, who long for good productions like Persuaders, etc.. I think if we insist on quality, and not watch/spend our money on crap, we will send a powerful message and once again be proud of the stuff dreams are made of.

[Fredigundis22]

@cinematedman It's so easy for younger people to get completely the wrong idea about shows like this. They were sending themselves up at the very time they were being made. Entertainment was the name of the game. However, the production values were usually very high, and the technical crews on these shows were brilliant.

[Fredigundis22]

@juankenon This show is a masterpiece. Like all of the output of ITC, it should be on the National Curriculum!

[bestsuperlady98]

3:35

[jimbopumbapigsticks]

Rest in Peace, John.

[LouishWaltz]

There is Lawrence 'Amazing Mr Blunden' Naismith.

[vividwatch47]

It was Roger Moore who persuaded (no pun intended) John Barry to compose the main title for the series.

[huasita11]

Mis hermanos no se perdian episodio y como teniamos un solo TV yo tampoco. Nunca pude decidir cual era el mas guapo, me gustaban los dos! La introduccion de la serie especialmente la musica de John Barry han sido una de las memorias mas queridas de mi infancia. Gracias a YouTube y a las personas que suben material, puedo ahora disfrutar este gran tema. Gracias. Thanks. Dankeschen!

[jimbopumbapigsticks]

4 people don't excellent music and TV when it gives them a short punch in the face.

[HammerBirchgrove]

I wouldn't call nitro harmless - it's the same as nitric acid. :-p

Saw this series as a kid; don't remember much except it was fun.

[raymondrayban]

SIMPLY AWESOME ! what a TV intro!,.........you simply cant copy things like this! PURE CLASS...,