"Television's First Masterpiece" boasts A&E on the box, and I heartily concur. Patrick McGoohan stars as the unbreakable Number 6 in this highly-acclaimed and still hotly debated 1969 British series about a retired government agent secreted away to a fairy tale-like village, where he finds both his loyalties and sanity questioned. This 2-disc volume contains three 50-minute episodes (a tad stingy if you ask me, A&E), including the classic "Many Happy Returns," which asks, "If Number 6 were ever to escape, would anyone believe his story?" And by all means don't miss the bonus interview with original production manager Bernie Williams, who gives the behind-the-scenes lowdown on working with the series' enigmatic creator and star. For the third time now The Prisoner boxed set gets our highest recommendation. Editor's Choice. [Note: The Prisoner: Vol. 4 is now also available.] (S. C. Sickles)
The Prisoner: Vol. 3
A&E, 2 discs, 156 min., not rated, $39.95 Vol. 16, Issue 4
The Prisoner: Vol. 3
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