Written, created, and produced by Bruce Geller, the concept
of the series was heavily influenced by spy fiction (in
a flashy, fictional manner somewhat similar to the James
Bond series). Its initial premise was centered around
the existence of the "Impossible Missions Force"
(IMF), a team of secret agents employed by the United
States government, and sent on covert missions to fight
dictators, evil organizations, and crime lords. Although
a Cold War element was present throughout the series (the
idea of the United States working from behind the scenes
to further its agenda across the nations of the world
is common among many conspiracy theorists), the actual
"Cold War" between the United States and the
Soviet Union was not directly mentioned or referenced
over the course of the series.
|
