by Hal Erickson
synopsis
The title refers to a terrifyingly efficient team of professional assassins. Headquartered on the Riviera, the killers welcome a new member to their fold -- John Steed. But despair not, Avengers fans: Steed is merely trying to catch the villains "in the act." Unfortunately, Steed's assistant Venus Smith (Julie Stevens) misunderstands the situation, thereby putting both her life and Steed's in jeopardy. Originally broadcast November 3, 1962, "The Removal Men" was written by Roger Marshall and Jeremy Scott. The episode remained unseen in America until February 1, 1961.
