Scarecrow and Mrs. King

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A housewife, Mrs. King, is handed a package by a secret agent, Lee Stetson, who is being pursued by bad guys. Mrs. King gets a job working for Mr. Stetson's agency, doing secretarial work, as needed, but ends up working with him on his cases.
She is not really accepted by the other agents because she has... more »

A housewife, Mrs. King, is handed a package by a secret agent, Lee Stetson, who is being pursued by bad guys. Mrs. King gets a job working for Mr. Stetson's agency, doing secretarial work, as needed, but ends up working with him on his cases.
She is not really accepted by the other agents because she has no training and has a self-deprecating, ditsy style, which adds to the humor in the show.

Awards:

American Society of Cinematographers, USA -- 1988 -- Nominated

Outstanding Achievement in Cinematography in Regular Series' -- Richard L. Rawlings

Emmy -- 1986 -- Won -- Outstanding Achievement in Music Composition for a Series (Dramatic Underscore) -- Arthur B. Rubinstein (composer) [For episode "We're Off to See the Wizard"]

Emmy -- 1986 -- Nominated -- Outstanding Achievement in Costuming for a Series -- Molly Harris Campbell (women's costumer) & James Lapidus (men's costumer) [For episode "Welcome to America, Mr. Brand"] 1985 -- Nominated -- Outstanding Achievement in Costuming -- Andrea E. Weaver (women's costumer) & James Lapidus (men's costumer) [For episode "Ship of Spies"]

Emmy -- 1985 -- Nominated -- Best Performance by an Actress in a TV-Series - Drama - Kate Jackson

Golden Globe -- 1985 -- Nominated -- Outstanding Cinematography for a Series -- Edward R. Brown [For episode "D.O.A.: Delirious On Arrival"]

Young Artist -- 1988 -- Nominated -- Best Young Actor Starring in a Television Drama Series - Paul Stout

Young Artist - 1985 -- Nominated -- Best Young Supporting Actor in a Daytime or Nighttime Drama -- Paul Stout
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Release dates:
USA -- 3 October 1983 France -- 15 October 1985 West Germany -- 23 June 1986 =======================
Note: The series was referenced in the movie TRUE LIES.
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Filming Locations:

London, England, UK
(episode "Affair at Bromfield Hall")

Munich, Bavaria, Germany
(episode "The Times They Are A Changin'")

North Hollywood, Los Angeles, California, USA

Rome, Lazio, Italy
(episode "A Lovely Little Affair")

Salzburg, Austria
(episode "The Legend of Das Geisterschloss")

Salzburg, Salzburg, Austria

Tegernsee, Bavaria, Germany
(episode "Our Man In Tegernsee")

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  Simslife Last online Mar 17, 2009
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• General SMK Discussion

  I was going to start the Milestone Thread, but I don't know what number we are on, and it's not quite February yet, so I th...more »

  I was going to start the Milestone Thread, but I don't know what number we are on, and it's not quite February yet, so I thought this would do well enough. I know a lot of you like IMDB but I can't stand the set up, and some of you might not like this, but I think it is pretty darn close to PAX. In2TV put up a new SMK ep "Sour Grapes" Haven't had a chance to watch it yet. School, ya know. But tomorrow, I plan to sit down and watch it. Maybe we could start another game...and the 'who said it' thing too. I know you all can't create new topics, but just work on your profile, put your favorite shows into your favorites, create a blog, WRITE reviews! I know y'all love this show, so you should be able to write one no problem. I don't know what ep we were on either. This stinks! less «

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• Episode Trailer

  Where i can find trailers for the individual episodes?

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  eppi1977 Last online Oct 29, 2007
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  8.5 Great

  Brain surgery it wasn't, but... hide « show »

  ...when was the last time brain surgery was this much fun?
  This show was a delightfully fluffy romp through a completely implausible life, and it totally worked! I think that was in large part due to the chemistry between Bruce Boxleitner and Kate Jackson, as well as between the created chemistry of "Lee Stetson" and "Amanda King". It wouldn't work in today's steady diet of gruesome true life or the alternative low-brow comedy. But in its time this little ditty combined life, love and laughter as well as, if not better than most. Its funny how both "Lee Stetson" AND "Jethro Gibbs" work for me, and there is a lot to be said for diversity... ;o}

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  sandbur Added May 25, 2009 All my reviews
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  8.5 Great

  Sweet, funny, romantic, and dramatic. Scarecrow and Mrs. King was good entertainment. hide « show »

  I remember really enjoying this show when it aired originally, and I caught it in reruns a couple years ago and, although it seems a little dated now, it still works. The chemistry between the two stars was great. They kept you wondering when they would get together, but it was done in such a fun way that you didn't mind. The show followed a formula and you usually knew what to expect from each episode, but they surprised you every now and then. Most of the episodes were pretty light, but things turned serious every now and then. Scarecrow and Mrs. King wasn't great drama, but it was romantic and entertaining, and always fun to watch.

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  videoam Added May 22, 2009 All my reviews
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  10 Perfect

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  It is a great forum where scarecrow and mrs king fans from around the world meet and discuss this fabulous show. hide « show »

  Hello, this show was all about the relationship between Lee and Amanda for me. They had such fantastic chemistry.. and I just love the evolution of their character's relationship- it is so well thought out and doesn't cheat the audience at all.. not only sexual tension, but lots of humour too! Thanks to Kate Jackson and Bruce Boxleitner's great acting..what a team!! (not to mention extremely attractive!!) How it could be that this show hasn't been released on dvd yet is beyond me!!! but.. at this forum a few of us have the old tv tapes and can fill in the blanks for you if your interested!! Long Live SMK!!

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  iwsod Added Nov 20, 2008 All my reviews
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  10 Perfect

  It's funny, dramatic, well written, and the chemistry between these two is amazing. hide « show »

  It's funny, dramatic, well written, and the chemistry between these two is amazing.
  
  This is my all time favorite show! I was watching it between the age of ten and fifteen. I think it shaped my personality somewhat. I relate to Amanda being kind of a klutzy house wife. Not incredibly beautiful, but attractive enough. She is honest and sincere. Lee is brave, smart, and totally hot.
  It's a scenario that anyone could imagine them selves in. The episodes seem realistic and very well written. Not like today were everyone is incredibly gorgeous and the plots are way too ridiculous. I appreciated the realistic violence in the show, but also the lack of gore. No shock value here, just pure entertainment. Something the whole family could enjoy. My kids and I watch the old tapes. Some times I'll be watching some other show and recognize part of a plot from S&Mrs.K. I'll say to myself "they stole that from S&Mrs. K" They probably did, it was really great spy writing for it's time.
  I wish the series hadn't ended the way it did. They just should of ended with Lee and Amanda's wedding. It's too bad that Kate Jackson got cancer. I'm glad she is better now, but what horrible timing. I also wish they would bring it back using her sons as the main character, or maybe Lee and Amanda's child if they had had one. Kate and Bruce could still be in it, higher ups in the agency, but focus on the younger characters mostly. I think a show like that would be very successful.
  I had a pretty rough childhood and this show helped me make it through, with imagination, laughter, and romance. I'm glad I had the opportunity to see every episode.

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  Lynell101 Added Oct 2, 2008 All my reviews
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  9.2 Superb

  A housewife, a spy and a secret government instulation make a great combination find out why in this show. hide « show »

  This show is about a housewife named Amanda King , her sons, mother, spy named Scarecrow, and all the people they come into connect with. The housewife was a domestic who met a spy while at a train station. She is asked to deliver a package for this spy. The housewife was played briliantly by a Kate Jackson (Charlie's Angel Sabrina). Amanda King became a spy and partnered with another spy named Scarcrow. The spy was played by Bruce Boxleitner (voice of Babe). They are joined in the cast by Beverly Garland who plays Amanda mother. They also have many other people who cross their paths. Over the years Amanda and Lee become in love. In the last episodes they end up getting married she is shot and he helps her. It was a great show full of action and supsense.

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