Here was another series from that late 1960's to early 1970's period of inspirational television creation.
The lead character, 'Tarot', was a handsome young bloke who was gifted in the art of conjuring and 'magic'. Each week, assisted by his charming associate Lulu (or something similar) he found his peculiar talents called into service to deal with a variety of suspicious and seemingly supernatural issues.
Although it was very entertaining, I don't think the idea was explored half as far as it might have been. He really could have engaged with a supernatural world and become a kind of 'Dr Who', of the paranormal, an 'Amazing Mr Blunden' for the 20th century. When you think how long the 'Timelord' has lasted, with his now international fan base, it gives some idea of how successful 'Tarot' and the 'Ace Of Wands' might have been if only it had caught on. I suspect a serious anti-hero was lacking.
But production values were, as usual, telly-tacky, and the idea badly conceived. It lasted for less than a year. What could have been a megabuck franchise in the long-term, with a universally popular hero, faded into obscurity instead. Such is the British way.
It had a catchy little theme tune too.
The lead character, 'Tarot', was a handsome young bloke who was gifted in the art of conjuring and 'magic'. Each week, assisted by his charming associate Lulu (or something similar) he found his peculiar talents called into service to deal with a variety of suspicious and seemingly supernatural issues.
Although it was very entertaining, I don't think the idea was explored half as far as it might have been. He really could have engaged with a supernatural world and become a kind of 'Dr Who', of the paranormal, an 'Amazing Mr Blunden' for the 20th century. When you think how long the 'Timelord' has lasted, with his now international fan base, it gives some idea of how successful 'Tarot' and the 'Ace Of Wands' might have been if only it had caught on. I suspect a serious anti-hero was lacking.
But production values were, as usual, telly-tacky, and the idea badly conceived. It lasted for less than a year. What could have been a megabuck franchise in the long-term, with a universally popular hero, faded into obscurity instead. Such is the British way.
It had a catchy little theme tune too.