The History of Doom (23 Dec. 1978)

Three aliens arrive on Earth after it has been destroyed and learn the origins of the SuperFriends and the Legion of Doom.

Directors:

Ray Patterson, Carl Urbano

Writer:

Jeffrey Scott

Stars:

Jack Angel, Marlene Aragon, Lewis Bailey

Cast

Episode credited cast:
Jack Angel	...	(voice) (credit only)
Marlene Aragon	...	Cheetah (voice)
Lewis Bailey	...	(voice) (credit only)
Michael Bell	...	Young Lex Luthor (voice)
William Callaway	...	Aquaman / Bizarro (voice) (as Bill Callaway)
Ted Cassidy	...	Brainiac / Black Manta (voice)
Melanie Chartoff	...	(voice) (credit only)
Henry Corden	...	(voice) (credit only)
Danny Dark	...	Superman (voice)
Al Fann	...	(voice) (credit only)
Shannon Farnon	...	Wonder Woman (voice)
Ruth Forman	...	Giganta (voice)
Bob Hastings	...	(voice) (credit only)
Bob Holt	...	(voice) (credit only)
Buster Jones	...	(voice) (credit only)

Storyline

The Earth appears to be deserted and everything in ruins. Three aliens land on Earth and try to piece together what has happened. They play back history tapes in the Hall of Justice and learn the origin of the Legion of Doom. When they play back the Legion's history tapes they discover that Luthor launched an Ion powered rocket at the sun creating a solar flare which the Superfriends were unable to stop. The aliens must decide whether they should use their powers to help avert this disaster.

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Plot Keywords:

disaster | rocket | solar flare | hero worship | magic powder | 

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Genres:

Animation | Action | Family | Sci-Fi

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Details

Language:

English

Release Date:

23 December 1978 (USA)

Company Credits

Production Co:

Hanna-Barbera Productions

Technical Specs

Runtime:

30 min

Sound Mix:

Mono

Color:

Color

Aspect Ratio:

1.33 : 1

Did You Know?

Quotes

[first lines]
Sooba: I wonder what happened to this planet.

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Connections

Features Challenge of the SuperFriends: The Giants of Doom (1978)

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