Show:
Superhero Sounds
The Caped Crusader
It's Just So Easy Being Green
No Kryptonite Allowed
Potpourri
100
NAME THE SERIES ("What is ...")
What is "The Greatest American Hero?"
100
After Batman's third season of dwindling ratings, ABC planned to cut the budget Chief O'Hara and this main character, which would have made Batgirl Batman's sidekick. The producers balked at this, and the show was cancelled.
Who is Robin?
100
Dr. David Banner - physician, scientist. Searching for a way to tap into the hidden strengths that all humans have. Then an accidental overdose of this alters his body chemistry.
What is gamma radiation?
100
The opening narration for "The Adventures of Superman" presented a strange visitor from another planet who was faster than a speeding bullet. But he also more "powerful than" this.
What is a locomotive?
100
This DC comic came to small-screen life in 1990, but was swiftly cancelled after one season. John Wesley Shipp zipped by to play the title character, while Mark Hamill made guest appearances as the evil Trickster.
What is "The Flash?"
200
NAME THE SERIES ("What is ...")
What is "Smallville?"
200
This villain only had a minor role in the Batman comic books, but achieved high-profiled popularity on the show, partly thanks to the writers, and the other thanks to Frank Gorshin.
Who is The Riddler?
200
The 1970s TV version of "The Incredible Hulk" attempted to transcend its comic book origins by portaying David Banner as a latter-day Jean Valjean, and Mr. McGee as his Inspector Javert. This Victor Hugo novel helped set the tone for that dramatic conflict.
What is "Les Miserables?"
200
Actor John Shea and the "Lois and Clark" producers had a falling out early on, so that led to this character being killed off in the show's season one's finale. Serves him right for playing the character with a full head of hair.
Who is Lex Luthor?
200
Captain Marvel may have been the hero of the comic book, but the 1970s Saturday morning show that featured him had a different title - a word that sent down a lightning bolt, and a word NOT spoken by Gomer Pyle this time.
What is "Shazam!"
300
NAME THE SERIES ("What is ...")
What is "The New Adventures of Wonder Woman?"
300
Each show's part I cliffhanger ended with a closing narration encouraging viewers to tune in next week, but when a certain feline villainess was involved, the narration closed with these six words instead.
What is "Same cat time, same cat channel?"
300
In the 1960s, Bruce Lee achieved international fame as Kato, the Green Hornet's sidekick. And while this actor might not have achieved the same fame, he did -- for better or worse -- play the Green Hornet himself.
Who is Van Williams?
300
This syndicated adventure series ran from 1988-92, and was brought to life by many comic book writers. Further, executive producers Ilya and Alexander Salkind, the producers of the first three Superman movies, helped create it too -- one could say they had a youth movement.
What is "Superboy?"
300
This 2006 Spike-broadcast show was created by David S. Goyer, who also wrote the three films it was based on. The title role was to be played by Wesley Snipes before Showtime declined to produce it, so the series top-billed Kirk "Sticky Fingaz" Jones in the lead.
What is "Blade: The Series?"
400
NAME THE SERIES ("What is ...")
What is "Heroes?"
400
Many celebrities fans of the show asked to appear on it, and that included this acting crooner. He was briefly considered to play the Joker, but then he likely would have performed the part his way.
Who is Frank Sinatra?
400
An extraordinary 1966 Imperial Crown sedan was customized by vehicle designer Dean Jeffries at a cost of $50,000 and served to provide the Green Hornet with a high-powered ride. It was known by this rather unwhite nickname.
What is the Black Beauty?
400
One episode of "Lois and Clark" brought us this fifth-dimension baddie, a Superman comic book staple. As played by Howie Mandel, the villain's impish qualities were (somewhat) more subdued.
Who is Mr. Mxyzptlk?
400
The attempt to bring this wet superhero to a weekly series lasted for only the pilot episode, being a spinoff of "Smallville." The producers had also considered a Lois Lane spinoff, but instead went with this one, which also featured some coast guard characters.
What is "Aquaman?"
500
NAME THE SERIES ("What is ...")
What is "The Amazing Spider-Man?"
500
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DOUBLE
This man functioned as the shows narrator and executive producer. Curiously, he loathed comic books, and concluded the only way to make the show work was to do it as a pop art camp comedy.
500
Mr. McGee, don't make me angry, Banner warned. But Mr. McGee often made us all angry, as the abrasive character was played by this verstile actor, who appeared in over 100 hours of television programming during this Universal contract.
Who is Jack Colvin?
500
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DOUBLE
This actress took over the role of Lois Lane in the 1950s series, and then managed to play her mom in a brief, but deleted scene in the 1978 film. She even made it for a cameo in 2006 film, with a bit part on a death bed.
500
The series was set in New Gotham City, several years after it has been apparently abandoned by Batman, so his legacy was taken over by a trio of beautiful and relentless heroines. It was loosely based on the DC Comics series and the ads featured the tagline: "Batman's little girl is all grown up."
What is "Birds of Prey?"