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The Green Hornet

The Green Hornet
★ 7.4/10•1966•25m•TV-PG•Action & Adventure•Crime•Sci-Fi & Fantasy
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The Green Hornet is a television series on the ABC US television network that aired for the 1966–1967 TV season starring Van Williams as the Green Hornet/Britt Reid and Bruce Lee as Kato.

StatusCanceled
Runtime25m
LanguageEN
First Air DateSep 9, 1966

Episodes

Episode 1 - The Silent GunE124m

The Silent Gun

In this premier episode, Dave Bannister is shot at funeral with 20 witnesses present and not a shot was heard, not even from the Green Hornet's friend, the District Attorney, who was also attending. A messenger from a Brokerage House, carrying $5000 in negotiable bonds, is the SILENT GUN's second victim. The Green Hornet and Kato respond in the infamous Black Beauty and hit the streets to track down this villainous culprit.

Sep 9, 1966

Episode 2 - Give 'Em Enough RopeE225m

Give 'Em Enough Rope

After Joe Sweek is murdered by a hood swinging from a rope in a nearby warehouse, the Green Hornet plans an unscheduled visit to racketeer boss Alex Colony to propose a partnership with him in his ""accident"" racket.

Sep 16, 1966

Episode 3 - Programmed for DeathE325m

Programmed for Death

After reporter Pat Allen is killed at the Daily Sentinel by a leopard, Britt Reid finds a transmitter in a cigarette box. Later, D.A. Scanlon informs Britt of the discovery of a perfect diamond on Allen's desk. Digging around, Reid discovers that the gemologist had been working on producing synthetic diamonds.

Sep 23, 1966

Episode 4 - Crime WaveE425m

Crime Wave

A scientist predicts crimes with a computer that implicates the Green Hornet.

Sep 30, 1966

Episode 5 - The Frog is a Deadly WeaponE525m

The Frog is a Deadly Weapon

Private Investigator Nat Pyle informs Brit that he has proof, for a story, that presumed dead racketeer Glen Connors, is still alive. Shortly later, Nat is found floating dead in the harbor from a possible boating accident. The Green Hornet thinks otherwise and finds a special interest, because..... Glen Connors framed the Green Hornet's real father.

Oct 7, 1966

Episode 6 - Eat, Drink, and Be DeadE625m

Eat, Drink, and Be Dead

An illegal bootleg liquor ring devised by Dirk forces a stronghold on bars in the town to buy from them. As reporter Mike tries to follow a lead to the racketeers, he becomes kidnapped. Don't look up or you'll spot Dirk in his helicopter dropping bombs on his non-conformants, his preferred method.

Oct 14, 1966

Episode 7 - Beautiful Dreamer (1)E725m

Beautiful Dreamer (1)

Seems that wealthy and prominent members of the community have been executing crimes and then forgetting that they ever happened. Eventually the District Attorney and The Green Hornet find that Peter Eden, owner of the Vale of Eden, has been leaving ""suggestions"" in these people's subconscious dreams after receiving treatments from the Vale of Eden.

Oct 21, 1966

Episode 8 - Beautiful Dreamer (2)E825m

Beautiful Dreamer (2)

Part two picks up with a GREEN HORNET visit and proposition for Peter Eden, owner of the Vale of Eden. After Peter uses Vanessa Vane to double-cross the Hornet, the Hornet re-visits Peter and uses his own dream machine on Peter to foil the last crime for the evening.

Oct 28, 1966

Episode 9 - The Ray is for KillingE925m

The Ray is for Killing

A charity art auction of fine paintings at Britt Reid's home is interrupted on live television by three masked, gun toting criminals. The police, nearby, manage to wound one of the thieves, but before they can arrest the other two, a laser ray is unleashed on their squad car with devastating results. The Green Hornet and Kato find themselves in quite a confrontation against this roving killing machine.

Nov 11, 1966

Episode 10 - The Preying MantisE1025m

The Preying Mantis

Organized crime's ""Protection"" Boss Duke Slate decides it's time to acquire the oriental businesses in town and uses Low Sing's gang to handle his influence. Low Sing, a martial arts professional, instructs his craft to his gang using the actions of a caged Preying Mantis, analogizing its intricate moves to proper Kung-Fu application. After a kidnapping, engineered by Low Sing, a challenge between Low Sing & Kato results in an interesting result.

Nov 18, 1966

Episode 11 - The Hunters and the HuntedE1125m

The Hunters and the Hunted

Big game hunters are using mobsters as quarry but their next target may be their most dangerous game yet, the Green Hornet.

Nov 25, 1966

Episode 12 - Deadline for DeathE1225m

Deadline for Death

After a rash of wealthy homes are burglarized, Reporter Mike Axford becomes so suspicious he places himself at the next possible home to be targeted, only to find himself being arrested, behind bars, for suspicion of murder.

Dec 2, 1966

Episode 13 - The Secret of the Sally BellE1325m

The Secret of the Sally Bell

""The Sally Bell"" a cargo ship with $2 million in narcotics en route to the U.S. from Hong Kong, is initially lost with her crew at sea, now mysteriously shows up at a salvage yard. The only survivor, Gus Wander, knows ""The Secret"" of her special cargo with only one big problem -- he's currently unconscious.

Dec 9, 1966

Episode 14 - Freeway to DeathE1425m

Freeway to Death

Britt Reid orders Mike Axford to team up with the Green Hornet to uncover the ringleader in a insurance scam. Mike reluctantly agrees, but later tries to expose the ringleader alone, leaving it up to the Green Hornet & Kato to save him before it is too late.

Dec 16, 1966

Episode 15 - May the Best Man LoseE1525m

May the Best Man Lose

Its election time again and District Attorney Scanlon is running although someone wants to permanently remove him from the ballot.

Dec 23, 1966

Episode 16 - The Hornet and the FireflyE1625m

The Hornet and the Firefly

An arsonist wreaks havoc setting fire to buildings at the stroke of midnight. The Green Hornet and the District Attorney work behind the scenes to aid the Commissioner to put a stop to this HOT situation. Throughout the arsonist's reign, Reporter Mike is kidnapped.

Dec 30, 1966

Episode 17 - Seek, Stalk and DestroyE1725m

Seek, Stalk and Destroy

A tank crew who served together in Korea steal a tank to free their former captain from prison before he is executed for murder. It's up to The Green Hornet & Kato to stop them before they can accomplish their goal.

Jan 6, 1967

Episode 18 - Corpse of the Year (1)E1824m

Corpse of the Year (1)

As a carbon copy of the Green Hornet's Black Beauty attacks a Daily Sentinel delivery truck and terminates it's driver right in front of Britt Reid -- and Reporter Mike has an explosive visit from a Green Hornet impostor, leads the real Hornet on a cat and mouse chase of his shadow car disrupting Sentinel deliveries.

Jan 13, 1967

Episode 19 - Corpse of the Year (2)E1923m

Corpse of the Year (2)

After another death, Simon Neal, publisher/owner of the Daily Express, by the phony Green Hornet, part 2 begins with Britt Reid bringing on-board Daily Express's previous employee, Dan Scully, to help investigate Simon's termination. After finding out from Sabrina Bradley, Managing Editor of the Daily Express, that a copy Black Beauty was produced for the Press Club's Masquerade Ball, the real Green Hornet sets a trap with her help.

Jan 27, 1967

Episode 20 - Ace in the HoleE2025m

Ace in the Hole

The Green Hornet uses Mike Axford in a plan to get mobsters Phil Trager & Steve Gant to take each other out. But when Axford shows up when he isn't expected to, the plan may fail and cost him, the Green Hornet, and Kato their lives.

Feb 3, 1967

Episode 21 - Bad Bet on a 459--SilentE2125m

Bad Bet on a 459--Silent

Britt Reid must figure out how to get medical attention for a wound he received as the Green Hornet and stop two cops who are using silent alarm calls for their own profit.

Feb 10, 1967

Episode 22 - Trouble for Prince CharmingE2225m

Trouble for Prince Charming

After the Green Hornet prevents the assassination of a Prince Rafil, his blonde American fiancé, Janet Prescott is kidnapped and the prince is ordered to abdicate in order to save her.

Feb 17, 1967

Episode 23 - Alias The ScarfE2325m

Alias The Scarf

When a wax figure of The Scarf, an infamous strangler from 15 years ago, is replaced by figures of the Green Hornet & Kato, the figure seemingly comes to life and starts attacking people. Using a manuscript about the Scarf, the Green Hornet & Kato attempt to snare the killer before he claims any more victims.

Feb 24, 1967

Episode 24 - Hornet Save ThyselfE2425m

Hornet Save Thyself

As a surprise birthday party begins for Britt, a gift gun given as a present to Britt, seemingly shoots by itself fatally terminating ex-employee Eddie Rech, almost puts Britt in jail.

Mar 3, 1967

Episode 25 - Invasion from Outer Space (1)E2524m

Invasion from Outer Space (1)

The arrival of visitors from outer space seemingly coincides with an Air Force convoy transporting top secret electronic equipment and an H-Bomb missile warhead. Having Britt's secretary Casey taken hostage makes the situation very touchy.

Mar 10, 1967

Episode 26 - Invasion from Outer Space (2)E2623m

Invasion from Outer Space (2)

Part 2 begins with the Green Hornet using his tracking signal to close in on the visitors from Outer Space and their mystery.

Mar 17, 1967

Actors

Van Williams

Van Williams

Britt Reid / The Green Hornet

Bruce Lee

Bruce Lee

Kato

Wende Wagner

Wende Wagner

Leonore "Casey" Case

Lloyd Gough

Lloyd Gough

Michael Axford

Walter Brooke

Walter Brooke

Frank P. Scanlon

William Dozier

William Dozier

Narrator

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