The show is off beat and is somewhat based the “Super Friends” cartoon series. It is the title for these 2 one hour TV specials under the Hanna–Barbera team known for their children’s TV show work. So what is this and why should you care? The “Legends of the Superheroes” is not really a movie. And if that isn’t enough you have actor Frank Gorshin replaying “his” role as “The Riddler”.
In fact it actually has actors Adam West and Burt Ward reprising their classic suits and roles for a authentic “Batman and Robin” appearance. No really,…it’s really bad cheesy early Batman kind of stuff. Now before you run out and spend your good money, you should know it’s 100% cheese. The funny thing is, is that while you can grab a copy now, you couldn’t for over 30 years (unless you count bootlegged TV to VHS copies). I was able to obtain a long lost copy for the purpose of this review, though you can actually purchase this now from this link. Why? because back then it was uncommon to see your comic book heroes presented on the screen (big or small). I can honestly say, I caught this upon debut in 1979 and anticipated with full excitement.
There’s a good reason you’ve probably never heard of this movie/2part-TVspecial series? There is also a good reason why you “should” (if at least) for comparison nostalgia. Who knew DC Super Heroes and villains packed as much verbal wit as physical grit when not locked in mortal combat? These Legends will leave you laughing. The Legion’s ultimate gambit: trick the heroes into downing a diabolical depowering drink! The Roast: Poking fun beats swapping punches when celebrity host Ed McMahon emcees a rowdy rave-up. The Challenge: Batman and Robin (Adam West and Burt Ward of the live-action Batman TV series) lead The Flash, Green Lantern and more JLA members against The Riddler (Frank Gorshin reprising his TV role), Mordru, Weather Wizard and other Doom-dealers. Heroes and villains of DC Comics square off in the two-part, live-action, made-for-TV (with a laugh track!) smackdowns of Legends of the Super Heroes.
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