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| − | |channel = [[ |
+ | |channel = [[American Broadcasting Company | ABC]] |
| aired = 9/8/1984 to 10/29/1984 |
| aired = 9/8/1984 to 10/29/1984 |
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|episodes = 16 |
|episodes = 16 |
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| − | |writer = Alan Burnett <br> Gerry Conway <br> Rich Fogel <br> Cynthia Friedlob <br> Glenn Leopold <br> William M. Marston <br> Al Milgrom <br> John Semper <br> Joe Shuster <br> Jerry Siegel <br> Jeff Segal <br> Marc Scott Zicree |
+ | |writer = [[Alan Burnett]] <br> [[Gerry Conway]] <br> [[Rich Fogel]] <br> [[Cynthia Friedlob]] <br> [[Glenn Leopold]] <br> [[William M. Marston]] <br> [[Al Milgrom]] <br> [[John Semper]] <br> [[Joe Shuster]] <br> [[Jerry Siegel]] <br> [[Jeff Segal]] <br> [[Marc Scott Zicree]] |
| − | |director = Oscar Dufau <br> Gordon Hunt (recording director) |
+ | |director = [[Oscar Dufau]] <br> [[Gordon Hunt]] (recording director) |
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|cdirector = |
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| − | |produced = [[Hanna-Barbera]] <br> DC Comics |
+ | |produced = [[Hanna-Barbera]] <br> [[DC Comics]] |
|execproducers = [[Joseph Barbera]] <br> [[William Hanna]] |
|execproducers = [[Joseph Barbera]] <br> [[William Hanna]] |
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|prevseries = [[1983 Shorts]] - Did not air in the USA (1983) |
|prevseries = [[1983 Shorts]] - Did not air in the USA (1983) |
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|nextseries = [[The Super Powers Team: Galactic Guardians]] (1985) |
|nextseries = [[The Super Powers Team: Galactic Guardians]] (1985) |
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+ | The [[American Broadcasting Company|ABC Network]] corrected their goof of the previous year and returned the ''SuperFriends'' to its 8am slot on Saturday mornings. The ''Super Friends: The Legendary Super Powers Show'' was the first [[Super Friends!|Super Friends]] [[Super Friends (TV Series)|series]] in a new format since 1979’s [[The World’s Greatest Super Friends]]. |
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It ran from September 8, 1984 to October 29, 1984. |
It ran from September 8, 1984 to October 29, 1984. |
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| − | This series was more in line with the very popular [[Challenge of the SuperFriends]] series, in that it also featured actual [[DC]] super-villains from the comics as regular adversaries. Such as, [[Brainiac]], [[Lex Luthor]], [[Mirror Master]] and [[Mr. Mxyzptlk]], as well as [[Darkseid]] and his henchmen from [[Apokolips]]. |
+ | This series was more in line with the very popular [[Challenge of the SuperFriends]] series, in that it also featured actual [[DC]] [[supervillain|super-villains]] from the [[DC Comics|comics]] as regular adversaries. Such as, [[Brainiac]], [[Lex Luthor]], [[Mirror Master]] and [[Mr. Mxyzptlk]], as well as [[Darkseid]] and his henchmen from [[Apokolips]]. |
| − | This series is noteworthy, in that, it introduced a new '' |
+ | This series is noteworthy, in that, it introduced a new ''Superfriends team member'', [[Firestorm]] ([[Ronald Raymond]] / [[Professor Stein]]). |
==Toyline tie-in== |
==Toyline tie-in== |
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| − | Unlike previous series, this one was produced as a tie-in with the [ |
+ | Unlike previous series, this one was produced as a tie-in with the [[Kenner]] ''[[Super Powers toyline and products| Super Powers line]]''. These action figures were sculpted perfectly, had power action and contained a [[List of Super Powers Minicomics|mini comic book]] and a file card. |
===Notes=== |
===Notes=== |
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| − | * This series is perhaps best known for introducing the ''first animated version'' of [[Firestorm]] (we see him in his two secret identities quite a bit). |
+ | * This series is perhaps best known for introducing the ''first animated version'' of [[Firestorm]] (we see him in his two [[Secret Identity|secret identities]] quite a bit). |
* [[Olan Soule]] (formerly [[Batman]]) voiced over [[Firestorm |Professor Stein]] in this one season when [[Adam West]] took over as [[Batman]]. |
* [[Olan Soule]] (formerly [[Batman]]) voiced over [[Firestorm |Professor Stein]] in this one season when [[Adam West]] took over as [[Batman]]. |
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* [[Superman]], [[Batman]], [[Robin]] and [[Wonder Woman]] were in the lineup. |
* [[Superman]], [[Batman]], [[Robin]] and [[Wonder Woman]] were in the lineup. |
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| − | * For some odd reason, despite his appearance in the intro riding his seahorse [[Storm]], [[Aquaman]] does not appear in any episodes of this series. |
+ | * For some odd reason, despite his appearance in the intro riding his [[seahorse]] [[Storm]], [[Aquaman]] does not appear in any episodes of this series. |
* The, [[Flash]], [[Hal Jordan|Green Lantern]], and [[Hawkman]] were reduced to one cameo. |
* The, [[Flash]], [[Hal Jordan|Green Lantern]], and [[Hawkman]] were reduced to one cameo. |
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| − | * [[Shannon Farnon]] after 10 yrs. as the voice of [[Wonder Woman]] was also re-cast in favor of the new voice, [[Connie Cawlfield]]. Connie ended up voicing [[Wonder Woman]] in this series only.<ref>It has been commonly believed that Connie got the role because she was dating the voice director, probably due to the [http://www.wonderwomancollectors.com/interviews-1.html Shannon Farnon interview]. This is not correct. The casting director was a |
+ | * [[Shannon Farnon]] after 10 yrs. as the voice of [[Wonder Woman]] was also re-cast in favor of the new voice, [[Connie Cawlfield]]. Connie ended up voicing [[Wonder Woman]] in this series only.<ref>It has been commonly believed that Connie got the role because she was dating the voice director, probably due to the [http://www.wonderwomancollectors.com/interviews-1.html Shannon Farnon interview]. This is not correct. The casting director was a woman and Connie was married at the time and still is. She auditioned along with over 300 other actresses. They sent her audition to the networks and ended up casting her because they "liked the little crinkle in her voice."</ref> |
* The four ethnic heroes, [[Black Vulcan]], [[Samurai]], [[Apache Chief]], and [[El Dorado]] were major players in this series and for the most part were usually the heroes who saved the day in the end. |
* The four ethnic heroes, [[Black Vulcan]], [[Samurai]], [[Apache Chief]], and [[El Dorado]] were major players in this series and for the most part were usually the heroes who saved the day in the end. |
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| − | * According to DC writer/historian [[Mark Waid]], [[Aquaman]]'s sole appearance |
+ | * According to DC writer/historian [[Mark Waid]], [[Aquaman]]'s sole appearance during this season comes via his appearance within the ''opening credits''.{{Fact|}} |
| − | *This season also marks the first time Wonder Woman was animated with the =w= symbol on her costume instead of the eagle design, this carried over into the final series Galactic Guardians, which led to Justice League in 2001, where she wears a modified version of the =w= symbol. |
+ | *This season also marks the first time Wonder Woman was animated with the =w= symbol on her costume instead of the [[eagles|eagle]] design, this carried over into the final series Galactic Guardians, which led to Justice League in 2001, where she wears a modified version of the =w= symbol. |
| − | *This season also marks a series first, by replacing [[Olan Soule]] with the well-known [[Adam West]] as the voice of [[Batman]]. West would continue through the subsequent [[Season |
+ | *This season also marks a series first, by replacing [[Olan Soule]] with the well-known [[Adam West]] as the voice of [[Batman]]. West would continue through the subsequent [[Season 9|Galactic Guardians]] series. |
* We are treated to a ''new'' [[Brainiac]] (despite him appearing in his original form in the opening credits) |
* We are treated to a ''new'' [[Brainiac]] (despite him appearing in his original form in the opening credits) |
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* [[Wikipedia: Hanna-Barbera|Hanna-Barbera]] made new episodes for two more years which not only kept to tradition, but tied into the [[Super Powers toyline and products|Super Powers toyline]]. |
* [[Wikipedia: Hanna-Barbera|Hanna-Barbera]] made new episodes for two more years which not only kept to tradition, but tied into the [[Super Powers toyline and products|Super Powers toyline]]. |
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* With the introduction of [[Darkseid]] the Super Friends series finally had some genuine conflict. |
* With the introduction of [[Darkseid]] the Super Friends series finally had some genuine conflict. |
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| − | * Other than [[ |
+ | * Other than [[NBC#NBC in the real world|NBC]] airing reruns of [[Wikipedia: Spider-Man and His Amazing Friends|Spider-Man and His Amazing Friends]] and the [[Wikipedia: Incredible Hulk (1982 animated TV series)|animated adventures of the Incredible Hulk]] by [[Wikipedia: Kid Marvel Productions|Marvel/Sunbow Productions]], this SuperFriends series had no serious competition on the other networks. |
* These three episodes from the [[Super Friends: The Shorts, Part Three, The Lost Episodes |1983 ''lost episodes'']] aired in 1984 as part of the ''Legendary Super Powers Show'' the following year: |
* These three episodes from the [[Super Friends: The Shorts, Part Three, The Lost Episodes |1983 ''lost episodes'']] aired in 1984 as part of the ''Legendary Super Powers Show'' the following year: |
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** [[Mxyzptlk's Revenge]] |
** [[Mxyzptlk's Revenge]] |
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==Cast== |
==Cast== |
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* [[Narrator]] – voiced by [[William Woodson]] |
* [[Narrator]] – voiced by [[William Woodson]] |
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| − | * [[Narrator|Announcer]] - [[ |
+ | * [[Narrator|Announcer]] - [[Dick Tufeld]] |
=== SuperFriends Cast === |
=== SuperFriends Cast === |
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*[[Super Powers Collection]] |
*[[Super Powers Collection]] |
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| + | [[File:New Teen Titans Anti Drug Commercial Footage 1984|thumb|300px|right|New Teen Titans Anti-Drug Commercial (1984)]] |
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| + | This show had a number of marketing tie-ins, such as the [[Super Powers Collection]] [[action figure]] line. There was also a program used by schools that [[DC Comics]] used to promote vehicle safety, and abstaining from drugs, and helping kids with issues such as child abuse and teenage pregnancy. |
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| + | A commercial of it was made which featured some footage of the [[Anti-drug commercial (1983-1984)|Anti-drug commercial]] with the [[New Teen Titans]]. |
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== [[DVD / Media info]] == |
== [[DVD / Media info]] == |
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| − | Warner Home Video released '''''The Complete Series of Super Friends: The Legendary Super Powers Show''''' on DVD<ref>[http://animated-views.com/2007/super-friends-the-legendary-super-powers-show-the-complete-series/ The Sweatbox Review]</ref> on August 7, 2007. |
+ | Warner Home Video (via DC Entertainment, Hanna-Barbera Cartoons and Warner Bros. Family Entertainment) released '''''The Complete Series of Super Friends: The Legendary Super Powers Show''''' on DVD<ref>[http://animated-views.com/2007/super-friends-the-legendary-super-powers-show-the-complete-series/ The Sweatbox Review]</ref> on August 7, 2007. |
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Revision as of 02:21, 22 June 2019
Season Eight
SuperFriends:
The Legendary Super Powers Show (1984)
The Legendary Super Powers Show (1984)
Channel:
Aired:
9/8/1984 to 10/29/1984
Episodes:
16
Production
Writer(s):
Alan Burnett
Gerry Conway
Rich Fogel
Cynthia Friedlob
Glenn Leopold
William M. Marston
Al Milgrom
John Semper
Joe Shuster
Jerry Siegel
Jeff Segal
Marc Scott Zicree
Gerry Conway
Rich Fogel
Cynthia Friedlob
Glenn Leopold
William M. Marston
Al Milgrom
John Semper
Joe Shuster
Jerry Siegel
Jeff Segal
Marc Scott Zicree
Director(s):
Creative Director:
Produced by:
Executive Producers:
Chronology
Season 8, Introduction
Season 8, Introduction
Series Summary
Episode Lengths: 30 minutes
The ABC Network corrected their goof of the previous year and returned the SuperFriends to its 8am slot on Saturday mornings. The Super Friends: The Legendary Super Powers Show was the first Super Friends series in a new format since 1979’s The World’s Greatest Super Friends.
Format
This incarnation consisted of 16 short episodes and ran for thirty minutes - treating us to two 11-minute stories weekly.
It ran from September 8, 1984 to October 29, 1984.
This series was more in line with the very popular Challenge of the SuperFriends series, in that it also featured actual DC super-villains from the comics as regular adversaries. Such as, Brainiac, Lex Luthor, Mirror Master and Mr. Mxyzptlk, as well as Darkseid and his henchmen from Apokolips.
This series is noteworthy, in that, it introduced a new Superfriends team member, Firestorm (Ronald Raymond / Professor Stein).
Toyline tie-in
Unlike previous series, this one was produced as a tie-in with the Kenner Super Powers line. These action figures were sculpted perfectly, had power action and contained a mini comic book and a file card.
Notes
- This series is perhaps best known for introducing the first animated version of Firestorm (we see him in his two secret identities quite a bit).
- Olan Soule (formerly Batman) voiced over Professor Stein in this one season when Adam West took over as Batman.
- Superman, Batman, Robin and Wonder Woman were in the lineup.
- For some odd reason, despite his appearance in the intro riding his seahorse Storm, Aquaman does not appear in any episodes of this series.
- The, Flash, Green Lantern, and Hawkman were reduced to one cameo.
- Shannon Farnon after 10 yrs. as the voice of Wonder Woman was also re-cast in favor of the new voice, Connie Cawlfield. Connie ended up voicing Wonder Woman in this series only.[1]
- The four ethnic heroes, Black Vulcan, Samurai, Apache Chief, and El Dorado were major players in this series and for the most part were usually the heroes who saved the day in the end.
- According to DC writer/historian Mark Waid, Aquaman's sole appearance during this season comes via his appearance within the opening credits.[?]
- This season also marks the first time Wonder Woman was animated with the =w= symbol on her costume instead of the eagle design, this carried over into the final series Galactic Guardians, which led to Justice League in 2001, where she wears a modified version of the =w= symbol.
- This season also marks a series first, by replacing Olan Soule with the well-known Adam West as the voice of Batman. West would continue through the subsequent Galactic Guardians series.
- We are treated to a new Brainiac (despite him appearing in his original form in the opening credits)
- There were vehicles of the Supermobile and the Batmobile, Lex Luthor had his own vehicle, the Lex Soar 7.
- The Super Powers was so successful that several comic book mini series were spawned and in 1984, it caused a resurgence of popularity with the Super Friends.
- Hanna-Barbera made new episodes for two more years which not only kept to tradition, but tied into the Super Powers toyline.
- With the introduction of Darkseid the Super Friends series finally had some genuine conflict.
- Other than NBC airing reruns of Spider-Man and His Amazing Friends and the animated adventures of the Incredible Hulk by Marvel/Sunbow Productions, this SuperFriends series had no serious competition on the other networks.
- These three episodes from the 1983 lost episodes aired in 1984 as part of the Legendary Super Powers Show the following year:
Cast
- Narrator – voiced by William Woodson
- Announcer - Dick Tufeld
SuperFriends Cast
- Superman – voiced by Danny Dark
- Batman – voiced by Adam West
- Robin – voiced by Casey Kasem
- Wonder Woman – voiced by Connie Cawlfield
- Firestorm – voiced by Mark L. Taylor
- Samurai – voiced by Jack Angel
- Black Vulcan – voiced by Buster Jones
- El Dorado – voiced by Fernando Escandon
- Apache Chief – voiced by Michael Rye
Also starring
- Wonder Twin, Jayna – voiced by B.J. Ward
- Wonder Twin, Zan – voiced by Michael Bell
- Gleek – voiced by Michael Bell
- Desaad – voiced by Rene Auberjonois
- Darkseid – voiced by Frank Welker
- Kalibak – voiced by Frank Welker
Cameo Appearances
- Hawkman – voiced by Jack Angel
- Green Lantern – voiced by Michael Rye
- Flash – voiced by Jack Angel
- Lois Lane voiced by Mary McDonald Lewis
- Brainiac – voiced by Stanley Ralph Ross
- Lex Luthor – voiced by Stan Jones
- Riddler – voiced by Michael Bell
Villains:
- Mirror Master (One Appearance, Reflections in Crime)
Episode List:
| Ep # | Full Length Episodes | The Shorts | Air Date |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | The Bride of Darkseid (Part One) | The Bride of Darkseid (Part Two) | September 8, 1984 |
| 2 | The Wrath of Brainiac | Reflections in Crime | September 15, 1984 |
| 3 | No Honor Among Thieves | Mr. Mxyzptlk and the Magic Lamp | September 22, 1984 |
| 4 | The Case of the Shrinking Superfriends | The Mask of Mystery | October 1, 1984 |
| 5 | Darkseid's Golden Trap (Part One) | Darkseid's Golden Trap (Part Two) | October 8, 1984 |
| 6 | The Island of the Dinosoids | Uncle Mxyzptlk | October 15, 1984 |
| 7 | The Case of the Dreadful Dolls | The Royal Ruse | October 22, 1984 |
| 8 | The Village of Lost Souls | The Curator | October 29, 1984 |
See Also
Marketing
New Teen Titans Anti Drug Commercial Footage 1984
New Teen Titans Anti-Drug Commercial (1984)
This show had a number of marketing tie-ins, such as the Super Powers Collection action figure line. There was also a program used by schools that DC Comics used to promote vehicle safety, and abstaining from drugs, and helping kids with issues such as child abuse and teenage pregnancy.
A commercial of it was made which featured some footage of the Anti-drug commercial with the New Teen Titans.
DVD / Media info
Warner Home Video (via DC Entertainment, Hanna-Barbera Cartoons and Warner Bros. Family Entertainment) released The Complete Series of Super Friends: The Legendary Super Powers Show on DVD[2] on August 7, 2007.
| DVD Name | Ep # | Release Date |
|---|---|---|
| The Complete Series | 16 | August 7, 2007 |
This DVD series is available through Amazon – The Super Friends: The Legendary Super Powers Show - The Complete Series (DVD - 2007).
External links
- Super Friends: The Legendary Super Powers Show at The Big Cartoon DataBase
- Super Friends: The Legendary Super Powers Show entry at the Internet Movie Database (IMDB)
- Super Friends: The Legendary Super Powers Show entry at TV.com (episode titles)
Videos
References
- ↑ It has been commonly believed that Connie got the role because she was dating the voice director, probably due to the Shannon Farnon interview. This is not correct. The casting director was a woman and Connie was married at the time and still is. She auditioned along with over 300 other actresses. They sent her audition to the networks and ended up casting her because they "liked the little crinkle in her voice."
- ↑ The Sweatbox Review