The Adventures of Aggie

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The Adventures of Aggie
GenreSitcom
Directed byJohn Guillermin
Henry Kaplan
StarringJoan Shawlee
Country of originUnited Kingdom
Original languageEnglish
No. of episodes26
Production
ProducerMichael Sadlier
Running time30 minutes
Original release
NetworkITV
Release17 September 1956 (1956-09-17) –
18 March 1957 (1957-03-18)

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]

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.

Several episodes were directed by John Guillermin.[3]

Cast[edit]

Main cast[edit]

Guest cast[edit]

Plot[edit]

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.

References[edit]

  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
  3. ^ Vagg, Stephen (17 November 2020). "John Guillermin: Action Man". Filmink.

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