Shazam! was Filmations first live-action television series that ran from 1974 to 1976.
The show spawned a spin-off, The Secrets of Isis, and in 1975 the two paired up together, becoming The Shazam/Isis Hour.
The series featured youngBilly Batson (Michael Gray) and his elderly guardian, known only as Mentor (Les Tremayne). Together they traveled across 1970's California in an RV, righting wrongs and helping those in need. Gone is any reference to his home town of Fawcett City. When trouble arose, Billy exited the RV, spoke the magic word "Shazam". He was instantly struck by a magic lightning-bolt and transformed via animation and special effects into the World's Mightiest Mortal, Captain Marvel.
Since the 1960’s superhero cartoons had received good ratings there was interest in the early 1970’s in creating a new series; despite interest groups protesting alleged violent content.
Debuting on ABC on September 8th, 1973, the Super Friends concept would go through various incarnations providing DC Comics fans adventures through 1985 on ABC.
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