A number of years ago I tried to run a 1960s type spy campaign using SR3 rules. I had all sorts of silly rules, like there were only light pistols, and that it was not possible to reload them in combat, but instead when your pistol was empty you had to fling it at your opponent in frustration. There was also a James Bond Sexual Harassment rule that was so powerful it imploded the whole campaign.

A big part of my research was watching episodes of "The Man From UNCLE" at the Museum of Television and Radio in New York City. It's what gave me the idea for the mandatory pistol-flinging.

A few years ago 60s spy spoofs were really popular due to Austin Powers and we saw a few like-themed games emerge such as No One Lives Forever. My only recommendation if anyone wants to run a spy campaign today set in the 60s is that they must watch a few episodes of "The Man From UNCLE" which are, again, available at the Museum of Television and Radio in New York City.

Wikipedia entry: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/The_Man_From_UNCLE

Mission Impossible > Man from U.N.C.L.E.

Wikipedia Says

they were aired at the same time in the late 60s.

I think throwing your gun at your opponent is a requirement in everything except an action movie. It is also really popular when fighting super heros. "Superman may be able to stop the bullets from this gun... but not the gun itself! Oh... crud..."

Let's not forget I Spy, The Avengers, The Saint, Danger Man & The Prisoner, Honey West, and Get Smart. All are excelent examples of the genre and the era (though Honey West was more of a crime drama).

Ever notice that Superman always ducks the gun instead of just letting it bounce off his face?

For me, 60's spy television shows will always pale in comparison with The Prisoner. Can't help it, it got to me early.