I really love this show. It's fascinating that it was produced by Desilu, at the same time as Star Trek -- also produced by Desilu. You would be able to tell, even if you didn't look at the credits. Many of the guest actors are in both shows, and of course, even some of the stars from Trek can be seen in Mission Impossible. I was able to find the entire series on disc recently, and have been working my way through it. Honestly, I've not found a lemon yet. Some are better than others of course, but none are disappointing. I highly recommend it, and recommend giving the movies a miss. They aren't anywhere near the quality of the original.
Watching Mission Impossible is like entering a time machine. You can see many actors who were just getting started, many who would become big stars as time went by. Carroll O'Connor, long before All in the Family. Ricardo Montalbon, before he became big. George Takei in a role other than Sulu, and of course Leonard Nimoy in a non-Spockian role. Dozens of other actors make their mark that you are sure to recognize if you enjoy TV from the 40's through the 80's or so. Enjoy.
Watching Mission Impossible is like entering a time machine. You can see many actors who were just getting started, many who would become big stars as time went by. Carroll O'Connor, long before All in the Family. Ricardo Montalbon, before he became big. George Takei in a role other than Sulu, and of course Leonard Nimoy in a non-Spockian role. Dozens of other actors make their mark that you are sure to recognize if you enjoy TV from the 40's through the 80's or so. Enjoy.