Legends of the Superheroes

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Legends of the Superheroes is a NBC live-action version of SuperFriends and was an umbrella title for two one-hour Hanna-Barbera TV specials based on the SuperFriends cartoon show that aired on NBC in January 1979.

Contents 1 The Challenge 2 The Roast 3 Cast 4 Notes 5 External links

[edit] The Challenge

In the first episode, which aired on January 18, 1979, the superheroes must race against time to stop the diabolical supervillains’ plot to destroy the world. It opens in the cavernous lair of the superheroes arch-enemies. Meanwhile a few members of the Justice League of America gather together at the Hall of Heroes to celebrate elderly retired superhero Scarlett Cyclones birthday. The party is interrupted by the Legion of Doom, who announce the spreading of deadly bombs in several places, and the heroes must follow clues to find them. It's all, actually, a trap to make the heroes drink Dr. Sivana's de-powering potion, which succeeds, but the heroes disarm the bombs and recover their powers. It is only after the whole battle is done that Scarlett Cyclone arrives to give his aid.

[edit] The Roast

In the second episode the superheroes pay tribute to Batman and Robin in the form of a roast which even the villains attend. It is hosted by Ed McMahon. What's special about this roast is that it's a bunch of people in the hot seat, not just one guy. All of the heroes from the previous episode get their turn to be ripped on.

The specials were produced like standard variety shows of the time: on videotape, and with a laugh track.

[edit] Cast

Miscellaneous Characters Gary Owens as the Narrator (voice) Ed McMahon Host Marsha Warfield as the Woman in phone booth (uncredited) June Gable as Rhoda Rooter, Reporter Esther Hall Hawkman's mother Played by: Pat Carroll Villains Mordru the sorcerer Played by: Gabriel Dell Mordru is an obscure but recurring villain from DC’s far-future LEGION OF SUPERHEROES comic book. The Weather Wizard Played by: Jeff Altman Sinestro Played by: Charlie Callas The Riddler Played by: Frank Gorshin Dr. Thaddeus Bodog Sivana Played by: Howard Morris Solomon Grundy Played by: Mickey Morton Giganta Played by: A'leisha Brevard Aunt Minerva Played by: Ruth Buzzi

Heroes Retired Man / Scarlet Cyclone Played by: William Schallert Ghetto Man Played by: Brad Sanders Captain Marvel Played by: Garrett Craig Batman Played by: Adam West Robin Played by Burt Ward Green Lantern Played by: Howard Murphy The Black Canary Played by: Danuta Wesley Hawkman Played by: Bill Nuckols The Flash Played by: Rod Haase The Huntress Played by: Barbara Joyce The Atom Played by: Alfie Wise

[edit] Notes

• Wonder Woman and Superman couldn't be used for copyright issues. Superman was in his new movie and Wonder Woman was on Television.

[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