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| − | In a remote island hideaway, the new [[Legion of Doom]] are scheming up a plan to destroy the world. They are [[Solomon Grundy]], [[Sinestro]], [[Dr. Sivana]], [[Mordru]], [[Riddler]], [[Giganta]] and the [[Weather Wizard]]. The villains are engaged in heavy conversation and Mordru is having a hard time getting their attention, so he uses his [[magic]] powers to create lightning so as to get all of their attention. After all of them are finally attentive toward him, he tells them they shall proceed, and that the secretary, who is the [[Riddler]], is going to do a roll call. He then does so in the form of Riddles, only to find that each of the [[supervillain]]s keep using their powers on him, and he begins to think that his job as a secretary is a thankless one. After the roll call, Sivana introduces his incredible [[Sivana's Doomsday Machine|Doomsday Machine]], which he then activates and tells the other villains that in one hour all life on [[earth]], with the exception of their own, will be wiped out. The other villains are amazed by the device. He then tells them that they will leave clues that will lead the [[Superfriends]] to their lair. [[Giganta]] asks why they would lead them there, and he says just to delay them, so that they will lead to believe they can stop them. Mordru then elects the Riddler to be the one to drop some clues for the [[Superfriends]]. So Mordru asks what clues Riddler has in mind, and he tells him not to rush him, even though he is a genius, because even [[Rome]] wasn't built in a day. Mordru then reminded him that he only had an hour. Riddler tells him he understands but it wouldn't be his best work. He tells him he needs a moment to think. Then it hit him, and he tells them it's a beautiful plan, and that if [[William Shakespeare|Shakespeare]] had had his mind there's no telling how far he would have gone. |
+ | In a remote [[Hidden Island|island]] hideaway, the new [[Legion of Doom]] are scheming up a plan to destroy the world. They are [[Solomon Grundy]], [[Sinestro]], [[Dr. Sivana]], [[Mordru]], [[Riddler]], [[Giganta]] and the [[Weather Wizard]]. The villains are engaged in heavy conversation and Mordru is having a hard time getting their attention, so he uses his [[magic]] powers to create lightning so as to get all of their attention. After all of them are finally attentive toward him, he tells them they shall proceed, and that the secretary, who is the [[Riddler]], is going to do a roll call. He then does so in the form of Riddles, only to find that each of the [[supervillain]]s keep using their powers on him, and he begins to think that his job as a secretary is a thankless one. After the roll call, Sivana introduces his incredible [[Sivana's Doomsday Machine|Doomsday Machine]], which he then activates and tells the other villains that in one hour all life on [[earth]], with the exception of their own, will be wiped out. The other villains are amazed by the device. He then tells them that they will leave clues that will lead the [[Superfriends]] to their lair. [[Giganta]] asks why they would lead them there, and he says just to delay them, so that they will lead to believe they can stop them. Mordru then elects the Riddler to be the one to drop some clues for the [[Superfriends]]. So Mordru asks what clues Riddler has in mind, and he tells him not to rush him, even though he is a genius, because even [[Rome]] wasn't built in a day. Mordru then reminded him that he only had an hour. Riddler tells him he understands but it wouldn't be his best work. He tells him he needs a moment to think. Then it hit him, and he tells them it's a beautiful plan, and that if [[William Shakespeare|Shakespeare]] had had his mind there's no telling how far he would have gone. |
Meanwhile, at the [[Hall of Heroes]], the [[Superfriends]] are honoring one of the first [[superheroes]] there ever was: [[Retired Man]]. The heroes attending the celebration are [[Batman]], [[Robin]], [[Flash]], [[Green Lantern]], [[Hawkman]], [[Huntress]], [[Captain Marvel]] and [[Black Canary]]. Batman gives him a watch as a token for their appreciation. And [[Retired Man]] tells him he wishes he would call him by his old name, the [[Scarlet Cyclone]]. But he really hasn't been the same since he tried to stop a speeding bullet, and because of that, he's a bit too decrepit to be a [[superhero]], and that's apparently why his name was changed. Just then, a message came in over the Message center. Robin hands the message to Batman and he reads it. And it reads: '''The buttons in a secret room, find it and you're free from doom. You'll never make it is what we're betting, 'cause 50 minutes is all you're getting.''' Batman and Robin then try to decipher the riddle, and Batman finally figures it out, and he thinks that if Shakespeare had Riddler's mind there's no telling how far he'd go. Captain Marvel asks what it all means. Batman tells him that the [[Legion of Doom]] has apparently set off a Doomsday Device and they only have 50 minutes to save the world. The [[Huntress]] asks where the Doomsday Device is, and Batman says he doesn't know, but they have to find it. Batman tells them all to split up and search the globe, and that if they have anything to report to the others while they are separated then leave the necessary information at the gas station just down the road. The [[superheroes]] then disperse, and start searching for the Doomsday Device. |
Meanwhile, at the [[Hall of Heroes]], the [[Superfriends]] are honoring one of the first [[superheroes]] there ever was: [[Retired Man]]. The heroes attending the celebration are [[Batman]], [[Robin]], [[Flash]], [[Green Lantern]], [[Hawkman]], [[Huntress]], [[Captain Marvel]] and [[Black Canary]]. Batman gives him a watch as a token for their appreciation. And [[Retired Man]] tells him he wishes he would call him by his old name, the [[Scarlet Cyclone]]. But he really hasn't been the same since he tried to stop a speeding bullet, and because of that, he's a bit too decrepit to be a [[superhero]], and that's apparently why his name was changed. Just then, a message came in over the Message center. Robin hands the message to Batman and he reads it. And it reads: '''The buttons in a secret room, find it and you're free from doom. You'll never make it is what we're betting, 'cause 50 minutes is all you're getting.''' Batman and Robin then try to decipher the riddle, and Batman finally figures it out, and he thinks that if Shakespeare had Riddler's mind there's no telling how far he'd go. Captain Marvel asks what it all means. Batman tells him that the [[Legion of Doom]] has apparently set off a Doomsday Device and they only have 50 minutes to save the world. The [[Huntress]] asks where the Doomsday Device is, and Batman says he doesn't know, but they have to find it. Batman tells them all to split up and search the globe, and that if they have anything to report to the others while they are separated then leave the necessary information at the gas station just down the road. The [[superheroes]] then disperse, and start searching for the Doomsday Device. |
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Revision as of 20:24, 24 February 2011
Peter Gallay
Chris Darley
Joel Stein
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.
The Challenge
thumb|250px|left|Legends of the Superheroes: The Challenge In a remote island hideaway, the new Legion of Doom are scheming up a plan to destroy the world. They are Solomon Grundy, Sinestro, Dr. Sivana, Mordru, Riddler, Giganta and the Weather Wizard. The villains are engaged in heavy conversation and Mordru is having a hard time getting their attention, so he uses his magic powers to create lightning so as to get all of their attention. After all of them are finally attentive toward him, he tells them they shall proceed, and that the secretary, who is the Riddler, is going to do a roll call. He then does so in the form of Riddles, only to find that each of the supervillains keep using their powers on him, and he begins to think that his job as a secretary is a thankless one. After the roll call, Sivana introduces his incredible Doomsday Machine, which he then activates and tells the other villains that in one hour all life on earth, with the exception of their own, will be wiped out. The other villains are amazed by the device. He then tells them that they will leave clues that will lead the Superfriends to their lair. Giganta asks why they would lead them there, and he says just to delay them, so that they will lead to believe they can stop them. Mordru then elects the Riddler to be the one to drop some clues for the Superfriends. So Mordru asks what clues Riddler has in mind, and he tells him not to rush him, even though he is a genius, because even Rome wasn't built in a day. Mordru then reminded him that he only had an hour. Riddler tells him he understands but it wouldn't be his best work. He tells him he needs a moment to think. Then it hit him, and he tells them it's a beautiful plan, and that if Shakespeare had had his mind there's no telling how far he would have gone.
Meanwhile, at the Hall of Heroes, the Superfriends are honoring one of the first superheroes there ever was: Retired Man. The heroes attending the celebration are Batman, Robin, Flash, Green Lantern, Hawkman, Huntress, Captain Marvel and Black Canary. Batman gives him a watch as a token for their appreciation. And Retired Man tells him he wishes he would call him by his old name, the Scarlet Cyclone. But he really hasn't been the same since he tried to stop a speeding bullet, and because of that, he's a bit too decrepit to be a superhero, and that's apparently why his name was changed. Just then, a message came in over the Message center. Robin hands the message to Batman and he reads it. And it reads: The buttons in a secret room, find it and you're free from doom. You'll never make it is what we're betting, 'cause 50 minutes is all you're getting. Batman and Robin then try to decipher the riddle, and Batman finally figures it out, and he thinks that if Shakespeare had Riddler's mind there's no telling how far he'd go. Captain Marvel asks what it all means. Batman tells him that the Legion of Doom has apparently set off a Doomsday Device and they only have 50 minutes to save the world. The Huntress asks where the Doomsday Device is, and Batman says he doesn't know, but they have to find it. Batman tells them all to split up and search the globe, and that if they have anything to report to the others while they are separated then leave the necessary information at the gas station just down the road. The superheroes then disperse, and start searching for the Doomsday Device.
Meanwhile, outside the Hall of Heroes, Sinestro is sabotaging the Batmobile. He runs off unseen before the Dynamic Duo arrive, and they get in their car and drive off. All the other Justice League members leave as well. Black Canary leaves in her motorcycle. Green Lantern teleports himself with his Power Ring. Captain Marvel flies off.
Meanwhile, back at the lair of the Legion, they are monitoring the Justice League's progress from a oval view screen on the floor. Sinestro says that in a few moments Batman and Robin should be looking for some roadside service. Then Mordru tells Grundy that it's he who will see that they get it. And he magically disguises him as a mechanic and his hat keeps his identity safe. They then teleport Grundy down.
Meanwhile, at service station, which is right across the street from Sagebrush Cantina, Batman and Robin pull up in the Batmobile, and a woman is talking to her friend Alice on the phone and tells her that she sees some weird dudes in capes just pull in. She tells her that one of them has funny Leprechaun shoes. Just then Solomon Grundy disguised as a mechanic asks the Caped Crusader and The Boy Wonder if he could help them. Batman asks him to fix the Batmobile because they are in a hurry. Grundy tells him he'll fix it, he reaches in under the hood and rips out what he refers to as "loose parts." Batman then asks him if he's sure he's a licensed mechanic. Grundy takes off his hat and points to it and says "Sure, it says so right here." Just then Batman and Robin recognize him, and a fight begins, but they realize they are no match for his might, so they leave. (Recap incomplete)
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.
The Roast
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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.
Cast
Miscellaneous Characters
Villains
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Heroes
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Notes
- Wonder Woman and Superman couldn't be used for copyright issues. Superman was in his new movie and Wonder Woman was on Television.
- This series reveals that Captain Marvel (and apparently all Fawcett characters) co-exist with the other heroes all on one earth. In the comics, the DC characters were part of Earth-One and the Fawcett characters were part of Earth-S. That is, until the Crisis on Infinite Earths, when all the earths were merged into one.