From the creator of Batman; The Green Hornet prowls the city streets looking to put an end to criminal activity!
Accompanied by his aide Kato, the Green Hornet -- himself considered a criminal -- exists to fight against crime.
THE LEGACY:
Although "The Green Hornet" has been presented as a radio show, two movie serials, and countless comic books, the television show stands as the most fondly remembered incarnation of the hero, thanks in no small part to the stars.
FURTHER READING:
James Van Hise's The Green Hornet Book (published in 1989) covers all incarnations of the Green Hornet, with a focus on the television series. Each episode is discussed in detail. Information on the serials and the radio show is also provided. The book is out of print but can be acquired through auction sites.
THEME MUSIC:
Jazz great Al Hirt performed "Flight of the Bumblebee" for the theme music. His 1966 album, The Horn Meets the Hornet featured the theme as well as Hirt and Van Williams on the cover.
Recaps
1x26: Invasion from Outer Space (2) recap: Mabouse tells the colonel to confirm that the arming device is working. The colonel is satisfied, but warns Mabouse that he’s crazy to think he can get away with his plan. Varna stuns the colonel and his aide unconscious..
read more.1x25: Invasion from Outer Space (1) recap: Britt is dictating a letter to Casey while preparing for a night out. He pours a drink and says that he and his date are having a late dinner. As they talk, the radio announces that a UFO has crashed in a field outside the city. Britt calls Kato in as they listen to a report that the UFO exploded, but not before several individuals fled the saucer. Mike calls and reports that there are rumors of invasion, and people are fleeing the city. Suddenly there’s a burst of smoke and silver-clad figures burst in through the balcony. They subdue Kato with a burst of electricity, and then address Britt by name...
read more.1x24: Hornet Save Thyself recap: Britt arrives home and finds Kato and the others have thrown him a surprise party. Editor Dale Hyde organized the party, and gives Britt a present: a revolver. As Britt turns, he sees a man there: former employee Eddie Rech. The two have a long history. Dale tries to get them to make up, but Britt refuses. The revolver suddenly goes off and Eddie collapses, dead...
read more.1x23: Alias The Scarf recap: At the Willman Wax museum, Green Hornet and Kato statues are the new exhibits in the Chamber of Evil. Mike Axford is there and congratulates the sculptor, Peter Willman, on his talent. The owner and Wellman’s partner, James Rancourt, comes in and shows the reporters exhibits on the various evil doers, including The Scarf, identity unknown. Before the Green Hornet arrived, The Scarf was the master villain of the city and used a white scarf as a garotte. Twenty years ago he disappeared without a trace. Rancourt leaves to prepare his notes on the exhibit, leaving the reporters to take photos...
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