"Shazam!" (1974) TV series 1974-1977

Popularity:

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Directors:

Robert Chenault
Robert Douglas
(more)

Writers:

Donald F. Glut
Jack Kaplan
(more)

Seasons:

1 | 2 | 3 | unknown

Release Date:

7 September 1974 (USA)

Genre:

Action | Family | Fantasy | Sci-Fi

Plot:

A young boy, able to transform into the superhero Captain Marvel, travels the country fighting evil and helping people.

Plot Keywords:

Elder | Mentor | Shazam | Superhero | Breaking The Fourth Wall

Awards:

1 nomination

Cast

Michael Gray	...	Billy Batson (28 episodes, 1974-1976)
Les Tremayne	...	Mentor (28 episodes, 1974-1976)
Jackson Bostwick	...	Captain Marvel (17 episodes, 1974-1975)
John Davey	...	Captain Marvel (11 episodes, 1975-1976)

Series Directed by
Hollingsworth Morse		(3 episodes, 1974-1976)
Robert Chenault		(unknown episodes)
Robert Douglas		(unknown episodes)
Henry J. Lange Jr.		(unknown episodes)
Arnold Laven		(unknown episodes)
Chuck Menville		(unknown episodes)
Arthur H. Nadel		(unknown episodes)

Series Writing credits
Paolo Orsini		(2 episodes, 1974-1976)
C.C. Beck		(unknown episodes)
Susan Dworski		(unknown episodes)
Donald F. Glut		(unknown episodes)
Jack Kaplan		(unknown episodes)
Jack Mendelsohn		(unknown episodes)
Chuck Menville		(unknown episodes)
Marianne Mosner		(unknown episodes)
Arthur H. Nadel		(unknown episodes)
Olga Simms		(unknown episodes)

Series Produced by
Norm Prescott	....	executive producer (28 episodes, 1974-1976)
Lou Scheimer	....	executive producer (28 episodes, 1974-1976)
Len Janson	....	associate producer (15 episodes, 1974)
Chuck Menville	....	associate producer (15 episodes, 1974)
Arthur H. Nadel	....	producer (3 episodes, 1975-1976)
Richard M. Rosenbloom	....	executive producer (3 episodes, 1975-1976)
Robert Chenault	....	producer (unknown episodes)

Series Original Music by
Ray Ellis		(28 episodes, 1974-1976)
Norm Prescott		(28 episodes, 1974-1976)

Series Cinematography by
Robert F. Sparks		(1 episode, 1976)

Series Film Editing by
Stanley Rabjohn		(unknown episodes)
Ray Williford		(unknown episodes)

Series Casting by
Meryl O'Loughlin		(unknown episodes)

Series Costume Design by
Thalia Phillips		(unknown episodes)

Series Makeup Department
Robert Sidell	....	makeup artist (unknown episodes)

Series Second Unit Director or Assistant Director
Henry J. Lange Jr.	....	assistant director (1 episode, 1976)
William McGarry	....	first assistant director (unknown episodes)

Series Art Department
Fred Westcott	....	property master (unknown episodes)

Series Sound Department
William Randall	....	sound (1 episode, 1976)

Series Stunts
Jesse Wayne	....	stunts (unknown episodes)

Series Camera and Electrical Department
Bill Kahlo	....	key grip (1 episode, 1976)
Drain M. Marshall	....	gaffer (1 episode, 1976)

Series Editorial Department
Bill Moore	....	editorial supervisor (unknown episodes)

Series Location Management
Dale Henry	....	location manager (1 episode, 1976)

Series Transportation Department
Dale Henry	....	transportation manager (1 episode, 1976)

Series Other crew
Don Christensen	....	creative director (28 episodes, 1974-1976)
Richard Briggs	....	production executive (unknown episodes)
Carmine Infantino	....	creative consultant: National Periodical (unknown episodes)
Thomas LaBelle	....	educational advisor (unknown episodes)
Gloria Powell	....	educational advisor (unknown episodes)
Marshall J. Wolins	....	script supervisor (unknown episodes)

Production Companies

• Filmation Associates

Distributors

• Columbia Broadcasting System (CBS)
• Warner Bros. Television
• Warner Home Video (2012) (USA) (DVD) (complete series) (DVD-R)
• World Beyond Video (video)

Special Effects

• Sonex International Corp. (electronic special effects)

Other Companies

• Horta-Mahana Corp.  music and sound effects
• National Periodical Publications  based on characters appearing in "Shazam" magazine, published by
• Open Road  motor home provided by
• Shermley Music Co.  music publishing

Also Known As:

Runtime:

30 min (28 episodes)

Country:

USA

Language:

English

Color:

Color

Aspect Ratio:

1.33 : 1

Sound Mix:

Mono

Filming Locations:

Warner Brothers Burbank Studios - 4000 Warner Boulevard, Burbank, California, USA

Company:

Filmation Associates

Trivia:

Jackson Bostwick said that when fired from the series, producers explained to him that since this was a kids show, most viewers would not notice another actor replacing him in the role. Bostwick believed that most kids were smart enough to tell a difference, and was largely proved to be correct.

Quotes:

[repeated line]
Billy Batson:Oh, Elders, fleet and strong and wise, appear before my seeking eyes!

Movie Connections:

Referenced in "Watchman Video Broadcast: The Comic Con: Part 2 (#1.203)" (2013)

Soundtrack:

SHAZAM

A Nice Show for Kids

I just watched an old episode and it was light hearted entertainment with nice morals and a good message. Unlike that other reviewer who is either homophobic, has a complex, or was trying to be funny, I saw the relationship between Billy Batson and Mentor as an Obi Wan and Luke thing. He was being a mentor!!! Hence the name. I don't know why people like that have to bash anything that has 2 males in it, like Batman and Robin, etc. Two men can be friends. An older men can pass on his wisdom to the young without being gay. And if anything would endanger Billy in anyway, all he had to say was SHAZAM!!!! All you haters get a life and give this nice 1974 show a break.