Green Lantern
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Season 1:
Ended on August 24, 1968 -
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"A campy, rare glimpse into the first live-action Hal Jordan, capturing the quirky energy of late seventies superhero television."
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Series Deep Dive:
The 1979 live-action appearance of Green Lantern on CBS, via the Legends of the Superheroes specials, remains a curious relic of television history. Portrayed by Howard Murphy, this version of Hal Jordan reflected the campy, variety-show aesthetic of the late seventies rather than the cosmic scale of the comics. While the production lacked the budget for sophisticated ring effects, its existence marked a significant moment for DC Comics characters on a major network. These specials served as a bridge between the 1960s Batman era and the more serious adaptations of the 1990s. Today, it is remembered as a nostalgic experiment that attempted to bring the Emerald Knight into living rooms through a blend of comedy and low-fi heroism.
Season: 1
| Watched? | # | Air Date | Episode Name |
|---|---|---|---|
| E1 | Jul 15, 1968 | Evil is as Evil Does | |
| E2 | Aug 04, 1968 | The Vanishing World | |
| E3 | Aug 24, 1968 | Sirena, Empress of Evil |
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Technical Details
- Network: CBS
- Seasons: 1
- Years: 1968 - 1968
- Genre: Action, Animation, Children, Fantasy
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