Since I WAS 6 YEARS old, I have been a comics and superhero buff. I saw this TV show when I was 11 years old. I have been looking ever since! I was too young to commit to memory any of the actors names. Recently, I saw an old photo of Frank Gorshin. That photo sparked a memory that HE was in fact in this production. That memory led me to this discovery!!! You can't imagine my delight in FINALLY reaching this point. My siblings were too young to remember seeing this. My parents said maybe I imagined this because of all my other comic/movie collector paraphernalia. I will soon GLADLY purchase a copy of this for my collection. One way or another, this will be mine... ;o)
20 Reviews
Hilarious!
Thanosied7908702 May 2008
Warning: Spoilers
This show consisted of two hour-long episodes: The first one being an adventure story, the second one is a roast featuring Ed McMahon. Be warned- if you think that superhero movies should be serious and realistic, this is even cheesier than the Batman show with Adam West,(I didn't know that was possible either) who, along with Burt Ward plays his most famous role. Anyway the story is that the villains(who include Frank Gorshin as the Riddler and Howard Morris as Dr. Sivana) plan to destroy the world using the bomb, not bothering to demand any ransom money or realizing that they have no escape plan. Each of the heroes attempt to stop the evildoers,and eventually have a brawl with the villains at their secret hideout("Hidden Island Lake!"). The fighting itself is pathetic, and just not the same without the "POW!" sfx. Obviously, the good guys win. Enter Part 2: The Roast. Basically a number of skits,which include Batman and Robin playing charades(I am not making this up) and an appearance by Ghetto man. Again, I am not making this up.If you like awful, obscure, low budget movies, this one's perfect for you. And even if you don't like those kinds of flicks, watch this anyway. 'Cause this stuff's soooo unbelievably bad,it's good.
A very hilarious parody of superheroes!
Thanos617 August 2001
I saw both episodes, the normal episode and the roast, on a tape you can buy at many large comic conventions (so to everyone who wants a copy, that's how you can find one).
These things were flat out funny. They appeal to both the lifelong comics-lover and the person whose only experience with comics were the Batman movies.
The acting ranged from horrible (Charlie Callas) to the mediocre (Jeff Altman) to the great (William Schallert, Garrett Craig). The jokes were great.
Together, these are two very entertaining hours you won't forget. The tape should only cost around $20, and I highly recommend it!
These things were flat out funny. They appeal to both the lifelong comics-lover and the person whose only experience with comics were the Batman movies.
The acting ranged from horrible (Charlie Callas) to the mediocre (Jeff Altman) to the great (William Schallert, Garrett Craig). The jokes were great.
Together, these are two very entertaining hours you won't forget. The tape should only cost around $20, and I highly recommend it!
Bottom of the Barrel, Z Grade Irritating, the Farthest from Funny
nafps13 January 2022
Written in five minutes by hacks who said, "Oh it's for little kids, so it doesn't have to be good or even make sense."
Take Adam West, Frank Gorshin, a couple of fourth rate vaudeville comedians in their 70s, and bodybuilders who can't act to save their lives. Put them in costumes cheaper than a kid's homemade Halloween costume.
Then film in a public park, a gas station, and the cheapest soundstage you ever saw. Have the ancient vaudeville hacks crack attempts at unfunny jokes.
Then toss in a screamingly racist routine by "Ghetto Man." You can't make this up.
Plan Nine at least had a few good scenes by comparison.
Take Adam West, Frank Gorshin, a couple of fourth rate vaudeville comedians in their 70s, and bodybuilders who can't act to save their lives. Put them in costumes cheaper than a kid's homemade Halloween costume.
Then film in a public park, a gas station, and the cheapest soundstage you ever saw. Have the ancient vaudeville hacks crack attempts at unfunny jokes.
Then toss in a screamingly racist routine by "Ghetto Man." You can't make this up.
Plan Nine at least had a few good scenes by comparison.
Thank God I'm Not Crazy
gurochuck27 July 2005
You can't imagine how relieved I feel to know that I'm in good company with others who have seen this before. Like one other person indicated, I was beginning to think I dreamed this up. I've always been into comics so when I talk to people today (who claim to be even more into them)about these episodes, they say they never heard of them.
I remember seeing them when I was about 7 years old and thought they were extremely funny and entertaining. That's why I can't understand why some of the other reviews are so critical. Isn't this show SUPPOSED to be campy and cheesy? I find it amazing that so many people who crave the substantial often times don't know where to look for it. And to add insult to injury, they look for it in places it OBVIOUSLY can't be found. C'mon guys, I got the humor when I was 7!! Lighten up a bit.
I've recently ordered a brand new copy in DVD format off eBay.
I remember seeing them when I was about 7 years old and thought they were extremely funny and entertaining. That's why I can't understand why some of the other reviews are so critical. Isn't this show SUPPOSED to be campy and cheesy? I find it amazing that so many people who crave the substantial often times don't know where to look for it. And to add insult to injury, they look for it in places it OBVIOUSLY can't be found. C'mon guys, I got the humor when I was 7!! Lighten up a bit.
I've recently ordered a brand new copy in DVD format off eBay.
You won't believe what you're seeing...
kolchak12 April 2011
I recently acquired this DVD release with the added bonus of the SUPERHERO CELEBRITY ROAST...
I knew watching this would be a challenge, though despite warnings from a friend, nothing could have prepared me for just how bad it was! It was 90 minutes of my life wasted that I will never get back, and would be worthy of inclusion if any city was going to put on a CRINGE FESTIVAL.
If you think you are up to the challenge and brave enough, order it online and see if you can get through it in one sitting.
... Be afraid... Be very afraid...
I knew watching this would be a challenge, though despite warnings from a friend, nothing could have prepared me for just how bad it was! It was 90 minutes of my life wasted that I will never get back, and would be worthy of inclusion if any city was going to put on a CRINGE FESTIVAL.
If you think you are up to the challenge and brave enough, order it online and see if you can get through it in one sitting.
... Be afraid... Be very afraid...
Tongue In Cheek (Super) Hero Worship
redryan6423 January 2015
VERY LIGHT AND humorously framed, the series (only 2 episodes) was more of a lampoon of the Super Hero genre; rather than a genuine adaptation of the comics page to the small screen. The featuring of well known comic book characters and lesser 4 colour luminaries.
DONE IN VIDEO tape, rather than film, the two episodes had the appearance of a "live" program. The use of special effects was added and dressed up things to appear as much like a real comic book as could possibly be. Sound effects enhanced the precedents, completely immersing our senses in every area.
AS THIS WAS rendered in a very humorous manner, one might expect that the costuming, casting and characterizations to be of a lesser grade than more "serious" films and TV Series. Well, it wasn't so.
IT IS INDEED ironic that such a strange hybrid and difficult to classify series would be the first to bring so many characters (both Heroes and Villains) to "life" on the screen. Among those premiering in the medium of TV were:
Green Lantern (Howard Murphy), Black Canary (Danuta Rylko
Soderman), Hawkman (Bill Nuchols) and The Flash (Rod Haase).
AND THE VILLAINS:
Weather Wizard (Jeff Altman), Sinestro (Charlie Callas), Mordru
(Gabriel Dell), Dr. Sivana (Howard Morris) and Solomon Grundy
(Mickey Morton).
BECAUSE THE SCREEN Rights to DC's number one super-hero, Superman, were tied up in the productions of SUPERMAN: THE MOVIE and SUPERMAN II, the Man of Steel wasn't present in these two productions. In his place was Captain Marvel (Garret Craig). It is interesting that the former real rival to Superman, adversary in the Courts and copyright feature of Fawcett Comics would be "substituting". But the rights to "the Big Red Cheese" had been purchased by DC several years prior.
OUR FAVOURITE ASPECT of these two "specials" was their part in bringing back some folks to reprise roles that they made famous. We are referring to casting Adam West and Burt Ward as Batman & Robin; which of course, they had done over a decade earlier.
JOINING IN WITH the original "Dynamic Duo" of Television was Mr. Frank Gorshin, returning as Edward Nigma, better known as the Riddler.
ALTHOUGH THESE TWO programs were well received and served to indoctrinate a new generation of young 'uns in the tradition of the Comic Book Super Hero, two was their critical mass; as the idea self-destructed, never to be resurrected.
BOTH MY BUDDY, Schultz and me liked it! So what was the problem with you other Bozos?
DONE IN VIDEO tape, rather than film, the two episodes had the appearance of a "live" program. The use of special effects was added and dressed up things to appear as much like a real comic book as could possibly be. Sound effects enhanced the precedents, completely immersing our senses in every area.
AS THIS WAS rendered in a very humorous manner, one might expect that the costuming, casting and characterizations to be of a lesser grade than more "serious" films and TV Series. Well, it wasn't so.
IT IS INDEED ironic that such a strange hybrid and difficult to classify series would be the first to bring so many characters (both Heroes and Villains) to "life" on the screen. Among those premiering in the medium of TV were:
Green Lantern (Howard Murphy), Black Canary (Danuta Rylko
Soderman), Hawkman (Bill Nuchols) and The Flash (Rod Haase).
AND THE VILLAINS:
Weather Wizard (Jeff Altman), Sinestro (Charlie Callas), Mordru
(Gabriel Dell), Dr. Sivana (Howard Morris) and Solomon Grundy
(Mickey Morton).
BECAUSE THE SCREEN Rights to DC's number one super-hero, Superman, were tied up in the productions of SUPERMAN: THE MOVIE and SUPERMAN II, the Man of Steel wasn't present in these two productions. In his place was Captain Marvel (Garret Craig). It is interesting that the former real rival to Superman, adversary in the Courts and copyright feature of Fawcett Comics would be "substituting". But the rights to "the Big Red Cheese" had been purchased by DC several years prior.
OUR FAVOURITE ASPECT of these two "specials" was their part in bringing back some folks to reprise roles that they made famous. We are referring to casting Adam West and Burt Ward as Batman & Robin; which of course, they had done over a decade earlier.
JOINING IN WITH the original "Dynamic Duo" of Television was Mr. Frank Gorshin, returning as Edward Nigma, better known as the Riddler.
ALTHOUGH THESE TWO programs were well received and served to indoctrinate a new generation of young 'uns in the tradition of the Comic Book Super Hero, two was their critical mass; as the idea self-destructed, never to be resurrected.
BOTH MY BUDDY, Schultz and me liked it! So what was the problem with you other Bozos?
This is when I got cynical
BandSAboutMovies5 May 2022
Warning: Spoilers
January 18, 1979: I was six years old and in pure comic book mania, as Superman had come out, there was a DC ski stunt show at Sea World, The Incredible Hulk was on CBS, the Captain America TV movie would be airing the very next day and there had already been a few Spider-Man TV movies. It was an amazing time to be a kid and get free superhero stuff sent over the airwaves and often, we'd have no idea what we were about to get other than what TV Guide told us.
The Justice League of America were all showing up on my TV! And not just Batman and Robin, played by Adam West and Burt Ward, but the deep cut heroes I loved, like Hawkman (Bill Nuckols, Wally from Supertrain), Captain Marvel (Garrett Craig, the third man to play the man who says "Shazam!" in the 70s after Jackson Bostwick and John Davey), Huntress (Barbara Joyce) and Black Canary (Danuta Wesley, who took over as the Tea Time Matinee Lady on The Tonight Show after the death of Carol Wayne), plus more well-known ones like Flash (Rod Haase, Candy Stripe Nurses, If You Don't Stop It... You'll Go Blind!!! And the sequel Can I Do It 'Till I Need Glasses?) and Green Lantern (Howard Murphy, the gardener in Young Lady Chatterley II, which would become another important memory in my young life for different reasons).
A party for the retirement of Scarlet Cyclone (William Schallert from Inner Space and In the Heat of the Night) when the Legion of Doom spoils everyone's fun by announcing they've hidden a bomb, so everyone must get de-powered, split into smaller teams and save the day. If that seems like a Gardner Fox story, it's not a bad thing. The bad guys are Riddler (Frank Gorshin, who else?), Weather Wizard (Jeff Altman, who a year after this would star in one of the most baffling TV shows in broadcast history, The Pink Lady and Jeff), Sinestro (comedian Charlie Callas), Mordru (yes, a Legion of Superheroes villain! He's played by Gabriel Dell, doubling down on oddball kids shows, as he had just been the voice of Boba Fett on The Star Wars Holiday Special), Doctor Sivana (Howard Morris, whose voice was all over the cartoons I grew up on), Giganta and Solomon Grundy (Mickey Morton, who was also in the aforementioned Star Wars nightmare, playing Chewbacca's wife Malla).
While the show looked cheap and kind of silly, I was six. So I was beyond excited because there was another episode the very next week.
The next week is why I grew up to be the cynical person who will go on at length about why I hate Wed Craven or how no good slasher has been made with minor exceptions after 1984. All my pain came from this show, in which the adventure format was ditched to instead present a celebrity superhero roast of the superheroes hosted by Ed McMahon.
Now, I love celebrity seventies roasts.
I love Ed McMahon.
But I had been laughed at - and would be laughed at my entire life - for knowing too much about comic books.
Now, even comic books were abandoning me to the void of ennui. Yes, I was the kind of six year old that often asked for an Anacin because I claimed life was giving me a migraine.
Anyways...
New characters were added, including stand-up comic black hero Ghetto Man (Brad Sanders), Captain Marvel's Aunt Minerva (Ruth Buzzi), Hawkman's mother (Pat Carroll, the voice of Ursula in The Little Mermaid) and superhero reporter Rhoda Rooter (June Gable, Estelle on Friends) who lets the world know that Giganta (early trans actor Aleshia Brevard, who played one of the female creatures in Bigfoot) was marrying The Atom (Alfie Wise, who was Batman in Cannonball Run).
If it sounds horrible, well - it was. And it still is.
I mean, didn't the producers realize that Captain Marvel lived on Earth-S, I wondered? Yet even I knew that this was above Wonder Woman, who had her own show, and Superman, who at one point eclipsed Batman, who bided his time and worked with the right directors obviously.
In his book Back to the Batcave, Adam West said that he regretted doing these shows. They couldn't even get his Batman costume right.
But hey! Gary Owens showed up!
The Justice League of America were all showing up on my TV! And not just Batman and Robin, played by Adam West and Burt Ward, but the deep cut heroes I loved, like Hawkman (Bill Nuckols, Wally from Supertrain), Captain Marvel (Garrett Craig, the third man to play the man who says "Shazam!" in the 70s after Jackson Bostwick and John Davey), Huntress (Barbara Joyce) and Black Canary (Danuta Wesley, who took over as the Tea Time Matinee Lady on The Tonight Show after the death of Carol Wayne), plus more well-known ones like Flash (Rod Haase, Candy Stripe Nurses, If You Don't Stop It... You'll Go Blind!!! And the sequel Can I Do It 'Till I Need Glasses?) and Green Lantern (Howard Murphy, the gardener in Young Lady Chatterley II, which would become another important memory in my young life for different reasons).
A party for the retirement of Scarlet Cyclone (William Schallert from Inner Space and In the Heat of the Night) when the Legion of Doom spoils everyone's fun by announcing they've hidden a bomb, so everyone must get de-powered, split into smaller teams and save the day. If that seems like a Gardner Fox story, it's not a bad thing. The bad guys are Riddler (Frank Gorshin, who else?), Weather Wizard (Jeff Altman, who a year after this would star in one of the most baffling TV shows in broadcast history, The Pink Lady and Jeff), Sinestro (comedian Charlie Callas), Mordru (yes, a Legion of Superheroes villain! He's played by Gabriel Dell, doubling down on oddball kids shows, as he had just been the voice of Boba Fett on The Star Wars Holiday Special), Doctor Sivana (Howard Morris, whose voice was all over the cartoons I grew up on), Giganta and Solomon Grundy (Mickey Morton, who was also in the aforementioned Star Wars nightmare, playing Chewbacca's wife Malla).
While the show looked cheap and kind of silly, I was six. So I was beyond excited because there was another episode the very next week.
The next week is why I grew up to be the cynical person who will go on at length about why I hate Wed Craven or how no good slasher has been made with minor exceptions after 1984. All my pain came from this show, in which the adventure format was ditched to instead present a celebrity superhero roast of the superheroes hosted by Ed McMahon.
Now, I love celebrity seventies roasts.
I love Ed McMahon.
But I had been laughed at - and would be laughed at my entire life - for knowing too much about comic books.
Now, even comic books were abandoning me to the void of ennui. Yes, I was the kind of six year old that often asked for an Anacin because I claimed life was giving me a migraine.
Anyways...
New characters were added, including stand-up comic black hero Ghetto Man (Brad Sanders), Captain Marvel's Aunt Minerva (Ruth Buzzi), Hawkman's mother (Pat Carroll, the voice of Ursula in The Little Mermaid) and superhero reporter Rhoda Rooter (June Gable, Estelle on Friends) who lets the world know that Giganta (early trans actor Aleshia Brevard, who played one of the female creatures in Bigfoot) was marrying The Atom (Alfie Wise, who was Batman in Cannonball Run).
If it sounds horrible, well - it was. And it still is.
I mean, didn't the producers realize that Captain Marvel lived on Earth-S, I wondered? Yet even I knew that this was above Wonder Woman, who had her own show, and Superman, who at one point eclipsed Batman, who bided his time and worked with the right directors obviously.
In his book Back to the Batcave, Adam West said that he regretted doing these shows. They couldn't even get his Batman costume right.
But hey! Gary Owens showed up!
Hysterically Brilliant
androidprincesst29 March 2005
Hysterically Brilliant, to me anyway. It is in the same vein as the 60's Batman show/movie and Super Friends, but there was possibly less money put towards effects. If you ever wanted to see Sinestro in drag, Solomon Grundy in "disguise", Hawkman not flying or speaking, Adam West staring at Black Canary's butt, and Huntress adding nothing constructive to the plot, this show is for you. Get some popcorn, but no milk in case you laugh at the unintentional funny. But if you like well-made movies with complex interesting plot lines and fine acting, you might want to buy Citizen Kane or something because you won't enjoy this.
Profoundly Unintentionally Funny
AndyEN8 August 2002
Warning: Spoilers
Of all the unintentionally funny things I've seen in my time, this is the only one I would actually consider to be a profound experience. This is one of the most awful things I have ever seen, and that's a compliment.
SPOILERS! Skip to the last paragraph to avoid reading about the best bad moments. Key details revealed here:
The first episode, the Challenge has Captain Marvel being fooled into thinking he needs to see a shrink; he's not suspicious with a psychiatrist office appears out of nowhere. The Flash runs, stands still in front of picnickers for no reason, then runs again. Everyone visits the same gas station when a woman on the phone provides commentary. A ray removes everyone's powers and even seems to affect non-powered heroes.
The second episode is (I'm not kidding) a Roast hosted by Ed McMahon; both he and the villains seem to have full access to the heroes' headquarters so they can roast the heroes. Highlight is Legion of Super-Heroes foe Mordru performing "That's Entertainment", though Batman and Robin getting into a shtick about a broken Batmobile is another classic bad moment.
Somewhere in both episodes is some idiot named Retired Man.
So bad, but in a funny way, that it sets the standard that every incompetently done TV show or movie should aspire to.
SPOILERS! Skip to the last paragraph to avoid reading about the best bad moments. Key details revealed here:
The first episode, the Challenge has Captain Marvel being fooled into thinking he needs to see a shrink; he's not suspicious with a psychiatrist office appears out of nowhere. The Flash runs, stands still in front of picnickers for no reason, then runs again. Everyone visits the same gas station when a woman on the phone provides commentary. A ray removes everyone's powers and even seems to affect non-powered heroes.
The second episode is (I'm not kidding) a Roast hosted by Ed McMahon; both he and the villains seem to have full access to the heroes' headquarters so they can roast the heroes. Highlight is Legion of Super-Heroes foe Mordru performing "That's Entertainment", though Batman and Robin getting into a shtick about a broken Batmobile is another classic bad moment.
Somewhere in both episodes is some idiot named Retired Man.
So bad, but in a funny way, that it sets the standard that every incompetently done TV show or movie should aspire to.
I didn't dream it
arrisr1113 February 2007
Warning: Spoilers
When I was 11 I remember seeing this TV movie and for many years later I asked people my same age who had my same interest if they ever saw it. For awhile, I thought I dreamed that I saw this TV movie. Everyone either said they never heard of it or that it was a cartoon. I told them I cannot believe that I am the only one in the world who has seen this.
When I was young I would watch any superhero show or movie. This was a great TV movie of its time. It was entertaining and it had lots of villain's and heroes. One of my favorite heroes was Green Lantern in this TV movie.
If you ever get the chance to see this movie, I highly recommend it.
Thanks, Stacey
When I was young I would watch any superhero show or movie. This was a great TV movie of its time. It was entertaining and it had lots of villain's and heroes. One of my favorite heroes was Green Lantern in this TV movie.
If you ever get the chance to see this movie, I highly recommend it.
Thanks, Stacey
I'm glad someone else saw this besides me! :-)
wonderbrat9927 December 2000
I swear, I thought I had dreamed this show up! I absolutely remember watching it as a kid, because I loved the old Batman show and I thought it was great that he and Burt Ward and Frank Gorshin and all these guys were playing their old characters again.
I saw the show where they roasted Batman and Robin, and the only part I really remember is that Robin had somehow managed to wreck the Batmobile, and they got called to go fight a crime, and Batman of course said, "To the Batmobile!" and Robin replied, "Why don't we just walk this time, Batman?"
And Batman stared at him incredulously and said, ".....WALK to a crime scene, Robin???" It was hilarious.
If anybody has any info on how to obtain a copy of these shows I'd be all over it! :-)
~The Mighty Wonder-Brat
I saw the show where they roasted Batman and Robin, and the only part I really remember is that Robin had somehow managed to wreck the Batmobile, and they got called to go fight a crime, and Batman of course said, "To the Batmobile!" and Robin replied, "Why don't we just walk this time, Batman?"
And Batman stared at him incredulously and said, ".....WALK to a crime scene, Robin???" It was hilarious.
If anybody has any info on how to obtain a copy of these shows I'd be all over it! :-)
~The Mighty Wonder-Brat
Not To Be Missed!
exchronos27 January 2009
Warning: Spoilers
Now "Legends Of The Superheroes" is broken down into two episodes, "The Challenge" and "The Roast". Here's a breakdown of why neither should be missed by any DC Comics fan.
For "The Challenge": Not only do we get a reunion of Adam West, Burt Ward, and Frank Gorshwin from the 1960s Batman TV series and feature film, but we get a multitude of heroes and villains making their live action debuts! The Huntress wouldn't see another live action portrayal until the 2003 series "Birds Of Prey" and unfortunately she is quite underused just like the Flash is, of whom eventually got his own live action TV show in the 1990s.
The super villain roll call in itself is worth the watch, just to see every villain try out their powers on Gorshwin's Riddler while he attempts to conduct the roll call! The actor who portrays Solomon Grundy is perfect for the role, and his best performance is in "The Roast" where he single fistedly makes Ed McMahon sorry for ever hosting the show! In possibly one of his finest performances Frank Gorshwin pretends to be a psychiatrist for Captain Marvel, and gives an incredibly fine example of multiple personality disorder from an actor's...and an arch-villain's perspective! Then the actor who plays Sinestro is a hoot disguised as a gypsy, and the ring fight between Green Lantern and his traitorous nemesis (for the first time ever in live action spectacle!) is not to be missed, even if the special effects aren't much more than green and yellow laser beams (what'd you expect, it was only two years after "Star Wars", geesh! No constructs for those who love seeing things built out of green energy.). The actor who plays Dr. Silvana, the super nemesis of Captain Marvel, is hilarious as heck when he opens up a lemonade stand with lemonade mixed with a potion that takes away super powers! Seriously, the villains really steal the shows from the heroes! For "The Roast": The actor who plays the Weather Wizard has great comedic timing, but you may not know what weather conditions he was referring to, if you weren't around or were too young to remember weather prior to 1979. Again the actor who plays Dr. Silvana is an utter show stopper, and puts in a fine performance that's highly enjoyable. The Atom makes an appearance, and Frank Gorshwin is absent this time around. Batman and Robin's role is highly diminished, except for when Robin plays charades with Batman trying to explain that he totaled the Batmobile while trying to park it! The humor tends to be a bit more adult, but it's not like today's entertainment...this is still child friendly. Then we get a song and dance number from DC's evil wizard Mordru who does a super villainous rendition of "My Favorite Things/That's What I Call Entertainment"! These are definitely a must see if you get the chance, they are hilarious, and may even appeal to those who love "so bad they're good" films! Sincerely, Exchronos
For "The Challenge": Not only do we get a reunion of Adam West, Burt Ward, and Frank Gorshwin from the 1960s Batman TV series and feature film, but we get a multitude of heroes and villains making their live action debuts! The Huntress wouldn't see another live action portrayal until the 2003 series "Birds Of Prey" and unfortunately she is quite underused just like the Flash is, of whom eventually got his own live action TV show in the 1990s.
The super villain roll call in itself is worth the watch, just to see every villain try out their powers on Gorshwin's Riddler while he attempts to conduct the roll call! The actor who portrays Solomon Grundy is perfect for the role, and his best performance is in "The Roast" where he single fistedly makes Ed McMahon sorry for ever hosting the show! In possibly one of his finest performances Frank Gorshwin pretends to be a psychiatrist for Captain Marvel, and gives an incredibly fine example of multiple personality disorder from an actor's...and an arch-villain's perspective! Then the actor who plays Sinestro is a hoot disguised as a gypsy, and the ring fight between Green Lantern and his traitorous nemesis (for the first time ever in live action spectacle!) is not to be missed, even if the special effects aren't much more than green and yellow laser beams (what'd you expect, it was only two years after "Star Wars", geesh! No constructs for those who love seeing things built out of green energy.). The actor who plays Dr. Silvana, the super nemesis of Captain Marvel, is hilarious as heck when he opens up a lemonade stand with lemonade mixed with a potion that takes away super powers! Seriously, the villains really steal the shows from the heroes! For "The Roast": The actor who plays the Weather Wizard has great comedic timing, but you may not know what weather conditions he was referring to, if you weren't around or were too young to remember weather prior to 1979. Again the actor who plays Dr. Silvana is an utter show stopper, and puts in a fine performance that's highly enjoyable. The Atom makes an appearance, and Frank Gorshwin is absent this time around. Batman and Robin's role is highly diminished, except for when Robin plays charades with Batman trying to explain that he totaled the Batmobile while trying to park it! The humor tends to be a bit more adult, but it's not like today's entertainment...this is still child friendly. Then we get a song and dance number from DC's evil wizard Mordru who does a super villainous rendition of "My Favorite Things/That's What I Call Entertainment"! These are definitely a must see if you get the chance, they are hilarious, and may even appeal to those who love "so bad they're good" films! Sincerely, Exchronos
And you thought the 60's version of Batman was campy...
Dougie B5 November 2000
Here's an idea...
Let's take all of DC Comics' top Super-heroes... and make a sitcom out of them!
That's exactly what this was, laughtrack and all. Think 'Superfriends' in live action form. This series contained a total of two episodes, the first one being all of the heroes trying to spoil a plot of world domination against a number of villians. And it all took place between a park, a gas station, a dirt road, and their headquarters.
The second episode was a roast hosted by Ed McMahon, where all of the heroes were humiliated by former friends and family members. Just plain painful to watch.
Let's take all of DC Comics' top Super-heroes... and make a sitcom out of them!
That's exactly what this was, laughtrack and all. Think 'Superfriends' in live action form. This series contained a total of two episodes, the first one being all of the heroes trying to spoil a plot of world domination against a number of villians. And it all took place between a park, a gas station, a dirt road, and their headquarters.
The second episode was a roast hosted by Ed McMahon, where all of the heroes were humiliated by former friends and family members. Just plain painful to watch.
I SWEAR I VAGUELY REMEMBER THIS DRIVEL...
spriforever20 November 2001
When I was young, this was the greatest thing to ever happen to me because I was so into comic books. It's like a blur now, but I would love to see it again. It sucked, but in such a cool way. If I didn't meet up with someone else who remembers it as a blur, but knew that Adam West played the Batman role, I'd have never known the name of the movie.
Mind-Blowing Show I Never Knew About
StuOz25 March 2010
Australia calling. I never knew this even existed until just hours ago when, by chance, I bumped into on YouTube. Amazing! When I saw Batman and Robin talking like the 1960s B&R my jaw hit the ground! How could this have been made without anybody ever talking about it over the last three decades? A live action Adam West/Burt Ward Batman show in 1979!
I have read so many things about Batman/Adam West, I have seen a few television shows on Adam West, but no mention of this??
This is eleven years after Batman (1966-68) ended but Adam and Burt look just great! And they are sometimes with my other caped friend Captain Marvel which makes it even better!
You can say what you like about the bad jokes, and I admit the non-Batman parts of this show are mostly unwatchable, but hey, when B&R are present the whole thing is well worth watching...and I want it on DVD.
I have read so many things about Batman/Adam West, I have seen a few television shows on Adam West, but no mention of this??
This is eleven years after Batman (1966-68) ended but Adam and Burt look just great! And they are sometimes with my other caped friend Captain Marvel which makes it even better!
You can say what you like about the bad jokes, and I admit the non-Batman parts of this show are mostly unwatchable, but hey, when B&R are present the whole thing is well worth watching...and I want it on DVD.
Do I remember the Flash stopping at a hot dog stand?
Psykotik Rex28 January 2001
I think I had to sneak watch this because I was not allowed to watch TV the night this was on. I am interested in getting a copy of this bizarre bit of remembered childhood, so if any info is available, please e-mail me. As to the show, I was 5-7 years old at the time, but I loved it. And I am not much more mature now, so...
I love this movie!
tie_basser26 June 2002
I own a copy of this and it's hilarious. Watching it nowadays, it's so comical. I love the riddler! He's perfect and Frank Gorshin does him beautifully! I think everyone should see this movie! Even if it is just for a laugh!
One of my favorite super-hero shows of all time!
Mad Dog-316 February 1999
I saw this show for the first time when I was 5 or 6 years old and I still remember it from then. I thought it was amazing because it had SO many heroes and villains...it introduced me to the whole world of comic books. Is it possible to get a copy of this? It was very tongue-in-cheek but, I still love it.
The DVD Now!
AMysticSeer24 March 2005
Warning: Spoilers
Legends of the Superheros now has a DVD! It contains both episodes and a trailer-style preview.
In the first episode the heroes get a random message from the "Riddler" explaining that they have "50" minutes to answer all the riddles ahead of them. The Villains have a dooms day device that has a "60" minute timer that is soon to go off. "Solomon Grundy" gets a hat that can hide who he is and unleashes the first sinister plot as a gas station attendant! Oh, my! He tricks Batman and Robin, The Black Canary, and a few others. He has them tied up in the back! At the same time "Dr. Thaddeus Bodog Sivana" has a power removing chemical that he tricks the heroes into drinking, but the plan back fires when "Solomon Grundy" gives the villains some of the chemical also...
Anyways! Watch the new "Legends of the Superheroes" Special Edition DVD! I'd have to say this is the best comic superheroes joke movie ever made! and now that its digitally re-mastered its even better!
In the first episode the heroes get a random message from the "Riddler" explaining that they have "50" minutes to answer all the riddles ahead of them. The Villains have a dooms day device that has a "60" minute timer that is soon to go off. "Solomon Grundy" gets a hat that can hide who he is and unleashes the first sinister plot as a gas station attendant! Oh, my! He tricks Batman and Robin, The Black Canary, and a few others. He has them tied up in the back! At the same time "Dr. Thaddeus Bodog Sivana" has a power removing chemical that he tricks the heroes into drinking, but the plan back fires when "Solomon Grundy" gives the villains some of the chemical also...
Anyways! Watch the new "Legends of the Superheroes" Special Edition DVD! I'd have to say this is the best comic superheroes joke movie ever made! and now that its digitally re-mastered its even better!
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