Action & Adventure
United States of America
I Spy was unique at the time of its run because it was one of the first television shows to feature a black actor in a lead role. Cosby's portrayal of Alexander Scott, an educated and sophisticated agent, was groundbreaking and helped to break down racial barriers in television. The show also featured prominent African American guest stars such as Eartha Kitt and Sammy Davis Jr.
The show was filmed on location in various international locations, including Hong Kong, Tokyo, and Acapulco, which gave it a sense of realism and excitement. The show's theme song, composed by Earle Hagen, became a hit and is still recognizable to many fans of the show.
I Spy was a critical and commercial success and won several Emmy Awards, including Outstanding Drama Series and Outstanding Performance by an Actor in a Leading Role for Culp. The show's legacy influenced many later spy and action shows such as Mission: Impossible and The Man from U.N.C.L.E.
