Legends of the Superheroes
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[edit] Cast
It starred Adam West and Burt Ward, reprising their roles as Batman and Robin from the live-action Batman TV series. It also had a large ensemble cast of other DC Comics superheroes that included Garrett Craig as Captain Marvel, Howard Murphy as Green Lantern, Bill Nuckols as Hawkman, Barbara Joyce as The Huntress, Rod Haase as The Flash, Alfie Wise as The Atom and Danuta Wesley as the Black Canary.
Superman and Wonder Woman did not appear on the show because both of those characters were already being used elsewhere: Superman was in the beginnings of his movie franchise, and Wonder Woman still had her own live-action series.
[edit] Notable guest stars
Notable guest stars in the two specials included Frank Gorshin reprising his role as The Riddler from Batman, Howard Morris as Dr. Sivana, Gabriel Dell as Mordru, Charlie Callas as Sinestro, Jeff Altman as the Weather Wizard, Ruth Buzzi as Aunt Minerva, Mickey Morton as Solomon Grundy, June Gable as Rhoda Rooter, Pat Carroll as Hawkman's Mother, A'leshia Brevard as Giganta, William Schallert playing the Scarlet Cyclone (more commonly referred to as "Retired Man") and Brad Sanders as "Ghetto Man". Ed McMahon played himself, hosting the celebrity super-hero roast.
[edit] The Challenge
The first episode was an adventure, where The Superheroes attempt to stop Dr. Sivana's doomsday bomb, with slapstick results.
Although it aired first, "The Challenge" was produced second, in order to accommodate Frank Gorshin's schedule.
[edit] The Roast
The second episode was a celebrity roast of The Superheroes hosted by Ed McMahon.
[edit] Production credits
- Produced by Bill Carruthers
- Directed by Bill Carruthers and Chris Darley
- Written by Mike Marmer, Peter Gallay
- Associate Producer: Joel Stein
- Guest Stars: Jeff Altman (Weather Wizard), Charlie Callas (Sinestro), Gabe Dell (Mordru), Frank Gorshin (The Riddler), Howard Morris (Dr. Sivana), Mickey Morton (Solomon Grundy), William Schallert (Retired Man), Burt Ward (Robin), Adam West (Batman)
- Featuring: A'Leshia Brevard (Giganta), Gartret Craig (Captain Marvel), Danuta Wesley (Black Canary), Bill Nuckols (Hawkman), Rod Haase (Flash), Barbara Joyce (Huntress)
- Additional Material by Mort Greene, Ken Harris
- Casting Director: Lee Guardino
- Art Directors: Ed Flesh, Roger Speakman
- Costumes by Warden Neil
- Music by Fred Werner
- Stunt Coordinator: Buddy Joe Hooker
- Production Manager: Barry J. Koeb
- Associate Director: Barbara Roche
- Production Coordinator: Pamela Ryan
- Talent Coordinator: Judy Schecter
- Production Assistant: Samuel J. Baum
- Stage Managers: Arlando Smith, Kevin McDonough, Jennifer Cobb, Ed Duzik
- Technical Directors: John B. Field, Bob Kemp
- Lighting Consultant: Red McKinnon
- Lighting Director: Mark Palius
- Director of Photography: Greg Bunton
- Video: John Palacio, Victor Bagadi
- Audio: Larry Stevens, Ron Cronkhite
- Videotape Editors: Harvey W. Berger, Andy Shubert
- Cameramen: Jim Balden, Ron Brooks, Jack Denton, Dave Hilmer, Bob Keys, Bill Philbin, Ron Sheldon
- Special Character Make-up: Jack Young, SMA
- Make-up: Rudy Horvatich, SMA
- Animated Effects by Image West, Limited
- Remote Videotape Facilities by Compact Video Systems, Inc.
- Consultant: Sol Harrison
- Executive Producer: Joseph Barbera
- Executive in Charge of Production: Louis M. "Deke" Heyward
- Based upon the Characters Appearing in Justice League of America Magazines Published by DC Comics Inc.
- © 1978 DC Comics, Inc./Hanna-Barbera Productions, Inc.
[edit] External links
- Legends Of The SuperHeroes In Lurid Videotape!
- Information about the series by Comics 101
- Legends of the Superheroes at the Internet Movie Database
- Legends Of The SuperHeroes History & Pics at Legions Of Gotham
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