‘Prisoner’ star Patrick McGoohan dies at 80 - Blu-ray Forum

Quad · 01-14-2009, 04:48 PM

The Prisoner was the first TV series (or mini-series) I remember watching and a brilliant one at that. Rest in Peace.

http://www.msnbc.msn.com/id/28657018/

"‘Prisoner’ star Patrick McGoohan dies at 80

Actor gained fame as ex-spy Number Six on 1960s British TV series

LOS ANGELES - Patrick McGoohan, an Emmy-winning actor who created and starred in the cult classic television show "The Prisoner," has died. He was 80.

McGoohan died Tuesday in Los Angeles after a short illness, his son-in-law, film producer Cleve Landsberg, said Wednesday.

McGoohan won two Emmys for his work on the Peter Falk detective drama "Columbo," and more recently appeared as King Edward Longshanks in the 1995 Mel Gibson film "Braveheart."

But he was best known as the title character Number Six in "The Prisoner," a surreal 1960s British series in which a former spy is held captive in a small village and constantly tries to escape."

doctorsteve · 01-14-2009, 05:04 PM

Wasn't that Grubert's AV for a while???

DigitalfreakNYC · 01-14-2009, 05:06 PM

Holy crap! He was born where I live!

No idea who he was though.

P@t_Mtl · 01-14-2009, 05:10 PM

That is very sad news, loved The Prisoner, such a different type of show.

God Speed To You Sir!

naturephoto1 · 01-14-2009, 05:25 PM

I am sorry to hear that. I used to enjoy him in the Danger Man series, renamed in the US as Secret Agent. The well known song Secret Agent Man was the theme and intro to the show. He was also in Ice Station Zebra and also Braveheart. He will most definitely be missed. RIP Patrick.

Rich

Grand Bob · 01-14-2009, 05:35 PM

One of my favorite McGoohan roles was Dr. Syn, aka "The Scarecrow of Romney Marsh", which was broadcast on Walt Disney's Wonderful World of Color in 1964(?). It was one of the first color TV broadcasts (other than football) that I remember.

lobo81865 · 01-14-2009, 05:37 PM

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Originally Posted by Grand Bob

One of my favorite McGoohan roles was Dr. Syn, aka "The Scarecrow of Romney Marsh", which was broadcast on Walt Disney's Wonderful World of Color in 1964(?). It was one of the first color TV broadcasts (other than football) that I remember.

Ditto that. I just bought it on DVD after waiting for years for it to released.

Grand Bob · 01-14-2009, 05:58 PM

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Originally Posted by lobo81865

Ditto that. I just bought it on DVD after waiting for years for it to released.

Same here. It was nice for Disney to issue it as a Collector's Edition, but I would like to see it on blu-ray.

Secretagentnumber6 · 01-14-2009, 06:05 PM

Horrible News. I guess he will never see the remake of the show on AMC.

EricJ · 01-14-2009, 08:50 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by DigitalfreakNYC

Holy crap! He was born where I live!

No idea who he was though.

Shame, sir--

Here's the hint:
And here's the rental:
...Now report back in three days with your essay.

(And for everyone else, McGoohan's last major film role, that we're probably guessing nobody knew about... [at 9:02] )

fletchlives · 01-15-2009, 01:31 AM

Definitely one of my all time favorite shows that had me hooked first time I saw it as a kid. He was just cool as Number 6.

He was also so great in Braveheart and Escape From Alcatraz. He'll be missed.

Ofcrlunchbox14 · 01-15-2009, 01:34 AM

"I am not a number, I'm a free man!"

Clark Kent · 01-15-2009, 01:41 AM

"The Prisoner" is simply one of the greatest television shows of all-time. It really was years ahead of its time and was a forerunner to more modern fare. He will be missed.

darkpoet25 · 01-15-2009, 02:05 AM

Iron Maiden performing the Prisoner based on the show.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LXsP8z9enEU

Heart&Soul · 01-15-2009, 02:24 AM

Great show. Needs to be on Blu-ray.

Grubert · 01-15-2009, 09:38 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by doctorsteve

Wasn't that Grubert's AV for a while???

Still is.

I am a big fan of the series and rarely have I seen anything like it. Although it is frustrating that a TV series can ask so many questions and leave them unanswerered (but hey, Lost is a big hit so what do I know).

Rest in peace.

witheygull · 01-15-2009, 10:13 AM

"I will not be pushed, filed, stamped, indexed, briefed, debriefed, or numbered! My life is my own."
-No. 6

Paddy Fitz, you will be missed.

01-14-2009, 04:48 PM	#1
Quad Expert Member Member since:Oct 2007	‘Prisoner’ star Patrick McGoohan dies at 80 The Prisoner was the first TV series (or mini-series) I remember watching and a brilliant one at that. Rest in Peace. http://www.msnbc.msn.com/id/28657018/ "‘Prisoner’ star Patrick McGoohan dies at 80 Actor gained fame as ex-spy Number Six on 1960s British TV series LOS ANGELES - Patrick McGoohan, an Emmy-winning actor who created and starred in the cult classic television show "The Prisoner," has died. He was 80. McGoohan died Tuesday in Los Angeles after a short illness, his son-in-law, film producer Cleve Landsberg, said Wednesday. McGoohan won two Emmys for his work on the Peter Falk detective drama "Columbo," and more recently appeared as King Edward Longshanks in the 1995 Mel Gibson film "Braveheart." But he was best known as the title character Number Six in "The Prisoner," a surreal 1960s British series in which a former spy is held captive in a small village and constantly tries to escape."

01-14-2009, 05:25 PM	#5
naturephoto1 Blu-ray Ninja Top ranked HT gallery Member since:Oct 2008 Location:Breinigsville, PA Home Theater Gallery:260 4K collection:21 Blu-ray collection:263	I am sorry to hear that. I used to enjoy him in the Danger Man series, renamed in the US as Secret Agent. The well known song Secret Agent Man was the theme and intro to the show. He was also in Ice Station Zebra and also Braveheart. He will most definitely be missed. RIP Patrick. Rich Last edited by naturephoto1; 01-15-2009 at 12:42 PM.

01-14-2009, 05:35 PM	#6
Grand Bob Blu-ray Samurai Member since:Oct 2007 Location:Seattle Area Home Theater Gallery:9 Blu-ray reviews:1	The Scarecrow One of my favorite McGoohan roles was Dr. Syn, aka "The Scarecrow of Romney Marsh", which was broadcast on Walt Disney's Wonderful World of Color in 1964(?). It was one of the first color TV broadcasts (other than football) that I remember.

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01-14-2009, 05:04 PM	#2
doctorsteve Blu-ray Samurai Member since:Apr 2007 Location:Tonawanda, NY Home Theater Gallery:15 Blu-ray collection:188 Blu-ray reviews:16	Wasn't that Grubert's AV for a while???

01-14-2009, 05:06 PM	#3
DigitalfreakNYC Banned Member since:Feb 2008 Location:Astoria, NY Trading Score:9	Holy crap! He was born where I live! No idea who he was though.

01-14-2009, 05:10 PM	#4
P@t_Mtl Blu-ray Duke Member since:Sep 2008 Location:Montreal Home Theater Gallery:4 Blu-ray collection:452 DVD collection:513 Trading Score:3	That is very sad news, loved The Prisoner, such a different type of show. God Speed To You Sir!

01-14-2009, 06:05 PM	#9
Secretagentnumber6 Blu-ray Guru Member since:Mar 2008 Location:St Louis Area Home Theater Gallery:15 Blu-ray collection:212 Trading Score:4	Horrible News. I guess he will never see the remake of the show on AMC.

01-15-2009, 01:31 AM	#11
fletchlives Active Member Member since:Apr 2008 Location:Detroit, Michigan 4K collection:231 Blu-ray collection:789 DVD collection:531 Blu-ray reviews:4	Definitely one of my all time favorite shows that had me hooked first time I saw it as a kid. He was just cool as Number 6. He was also so great in Braveheart and Escape From Alcatraz. He'll be missed.

01-15-2009, 01:34 AM	#12
Ofcrlunchbox14 Active Member Member since:Oct 2008 Location:Tampa	"I am not a number, I'm a free man!"

01-15-2009, 01:41 AM	#13
Clark Kent Blu-ray Prince Top contributor Member since:Oct 2007 Location:Metropolis Blu-ray reviews:2 Trading Score:184	"The Prisoner" is simply one of the greatest television shows of all-time. It really was years ahead of its time and was a forerunner to more modern fare. He will be missed.

01-15-2009, 02:05 AM	#14
darkpoet25 Blu-ray Samurai Member since:Feb 2007 Location:Indianapolis, IN Home Theater Gallery:45 4K collection:50 Blu-ray collection:297 Blu-ray reviews: 4	Iron Maiden performing the Prisoner based on the show. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LXsP8z9enEU

01-15-2009, 02:24 AM	#15
Heart&Soul Senior Member Member since:Dec 2007 Location:Oregon 4K collection:167 Blu-ray collection:725 Blu-ray reviews:50	Great show. Needs to be on Blu-ray.

01-15-2009, 10:13 AM	#17
witheygull Special Member Top contributor Member since:Feb 2008 Location:northwest GA, U.S.A. 4K collection:445 Blu-ray collection:2231 DVD collection:965 Blu-ray reviews:2 Trading Score:1	"I will not be pushed, filed, stamped, indexed, briefed, debriefed, or numbered! My life is my own." -No. 6 Paddy Fitz, you will be missed.

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