cm> This might be due to bad memory, but I've just watched the
 cm> tape of "Blake":

 cm> As the screen faded to black, we see Avon surrounded and
 cm> then hear shots fired.  I thought that when I saw the
 cm> episode all those years ago, the screen faded to black with
 cm> Avon's laughter - no shots.

 cm> Or is it my memory failing me?

your memory is failing..

i still have the original ep. taped off tv all those years ago..

avon stands over blakes body, grins.. raises his rifle.. screen fades to
black.. single shot (assume avon fired) followed by many shots (assume lots
of return fire)

ag

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