Summing Up: Season Two

In his "The Man from U.N.C.L.E. Book," Jon Heitland points out that ". . . the stories of the second season stand on their own.  Though they lacked Sam Rolfe's touch, they nevertheless adhered to the U.N.C.L.E. formula of adventure with humor.  The plots were not to be taken too seriously, but the villains still exuded menace."  True enough; when it came time to list honors for this season, I found that, while not always up to the quality of Season One, Two has almost too many charms to count.  I wound up with a lot of ties!

Now, my coveted Silver Communicator Awards for Season Two.  Feel free to join in with your own winners and losers:

Best in Show: "Ultimate Computer," "Alexander the Greater," "Re-Collectors"

Best Performance by Robert Vaughn: "Nowhere"

Best Performance by David McCallum: "Ultimate Computer," "Arabian"

Most Important to the U.N.C.L.E. Universe: "Waverly Ring," "Nowhere"

Best Innocent: Buzz Conway, "Project Deephole"

Best Villains: Victor Marton ("Foxes and Hounds"), Vincent Carver ("Discotheque"), Mother Fear and Captain Jenks ("Children's Day"), Arthur Rollo ("Minus-X")

Most Delightful Stories: "Foxes and Hounds," "Ultimate Computer," "Adriatic Express," "Minus-X"

A for Atmosphere: "Very Important Zombie"
And the Tarnished Medals go to:
Dullest: "Round Table"
Silliest: "Yukon," "Foreign Legion," "Indian Affairs"

Onward to Season Three!