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THE GREEN HORNET PHOTO GALLERY #01 |
Updated: September 30, 2023
The Green Hornet debuted shortly after the 1966 Batman TV Series and was produced by the
same company. Whereas Batman was known for its heavy camp and semi-comedic storytelling,
The Green Hornet took a more serious and realistic approach to masked crimefighting.
However, this may have hurt the show as Batman is easily recalled by many for the
outlandish villains such as the Joker and the Riddler, but The Green Hornet featured the
protagonists battling against various "normal" criminals with no odd gimmicks.
Despite only lasting one season, The Green Hornet has amassed a cult following, most likely
because of martial arts legend Bruce Lee, who made his American television debut on the show.
The Green Hornet will likely experience a resurgence in popularity in the near future. Miramax
has the rights to create a feature film version with a script from acclaimed writer/director
Kevin Smith, who recently completed the first draft. At the moment, though, nothing else is
known about the production.
"Another challenge for the Green Hornet, his aide Kato, and their rolling arsenal, the Black
Beauty. On police record, a wanted criminal, The Green Hornet is really Britt Reid, owner/publisher
of The Daily Sentinel. His dual identity known only to his secretary and to the District Attorney.
And now, to protect the rights and lives of decent citizens rides the Green Hornet!" Narration from
the opening credits.
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