This is probably the best British TV series of the 70s.
Moore, at his elegant best, and Curtis play off each other brilliantly.
At the time, Roger Moore was reportedly the highest paid actor on British TV for his role of Lord Brett Sinclair. The reputed figure was £1million! Also Moore apparently agreed to do this series to get out of his contract with Lew Grade thus allowing him to become the new 007 (at the third time of asking).
Tony Curtis'career on the other hand was waning and he accepted the part of Danny Wilde for a salary much lower than Moore's.
There have been several rumoured remakes over the years, mentioning names such as Pierce Brosnan, Jamie Lee Curtis (!) and, more recently, Steve Coogan.
Moore, at his elegant best, and Curtis play off each other brilliantly.
At the time, Roger Moore was reportedly the highest paid actor on British TV for his role of Lord Brett Sinclair. The reputed figure was £1million! Also Moore apparently agreed to do this series to get out of his contract with Lew Grade thus allowing him to become the new 007 (at the third time of asking).
Tony Curtis'career on the other hand was waning and he accepted the part of Danny Wilde for a salary much lower than Moore's.
There have been several rumoured remakes over the years, mentioning names such as Pierce Brosnan, Jamie Lee Curtis (!) and, more recently, Steve Coogan.