DEADLIER THAN THE MALE

All too often the lethal lovelies of spydom are ignored so I thought they should have their own page.

Sorry, this isn't an Avengers record. Please go to the T.V.Spies page for music to "The Avengers".

"Honey West" (1965-66) played by Anne Francis was first introduced on an episode of "Burke's Law" (Who Killed The Jackpot) in 1965. Technically she was a private detective, but with martini olive radio transmitters, a secret office behind a fake living room wall, and specially modified lipstick tubes, not to mention her pet ocelot, she certainly deserves mention here. The album has a catchy theme by Mullendore. It's on on CD on the Harkit label!

April Dancer was introduced during the second season of "The Man From UNCLE" (The Moonglow Affair) and was played by Mary Ann Mobley with Norman Fell as her partner Mark Slate. On September 13, 1966 'The Girl From Uncle' (1966-67) premiered with Stephanie Powers and Noel Harrison in the roles. For info on the U.N.C.L.E. soundtracks please go to the T.V.Spies page

Johnny Dankworth scored both "Modesty Blaise" (1966) starring Monica Vitti and "Fathom" (1967) starring Raquel Welch. Harkit Records The Modesty Blaise music is kind of fun, but "Fathom" is very un-spy-like. Watching Raquel Welch though, you probably don't notice. (Harkit has released Modesty Blaise on CD and promises a Fathom CD soon)

'Operation Lady Chaplin' (1966) was one of the many spy films Daniela Bianchi appeared in. The theme was performed by Bobby Solo, the "Italian Elvis" and was released on 45 only in Europe and Brazil.

Is it odd to have a crush on a puppet? Lady Penelope Creighton Ward was the elegant and sophisticated secret agent who along with her butler and a lethal pink Rolls Royce helped the International Rescue team save the world on TV's "Thunderbirds" (1964-66) and in two feature films, "Thunderbirds Are Go" (1966) and "Thunderbird Six" (1968).

The "Thunderbirds" theme as well as the incredible "Parker, Well Done" can be found on several collections both on album and CD.

Silva Screen has released two volumes of music from the show and there is a CD with the music from "Thunderbird 6" out. (images coming soon)

There have been a few incarnations of the "Thunderbirds Are Go" soundtrack, but the one to look for has four additional songs by the Shadows from a rare EP that includes "Shooting Star" with Cliff Richard.

"Fanderson", the official Gerry Anderson fan club has put out a number of great albums over the years. This 7-inch has a nine-minute suite of music from "Thunderbird Six".

Their fantastic CD of music from "Supercar" and "Fireball XL5" has music later used in "Thunderbirds" and other Supermarionation series.

Century 21 produced a number of 7-inch records of music and adventures in the 60's. Most were adapted from the TV show, but "F.A.B." was an original story with Penny and Parker in the Himalayas investigating the Abominable Snowman.

The score to the live action "Thunderbirds" by Hans Zimmer is available, ...but don't bother.