Pioneers of Television: Superheroes

KTTZ | By Editor

Published January 28, 2013 at 9:00 AM CST

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Lynda Carter’s portrayal of “Wonder Woman” was a breakthrough for female superheroes on TV. ";s:3:

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Adam West enjoys his morning coffee before a day of shooting on the 1960s Batman television series.

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Lynda Carter prepares for a stunt on TV’s “Wonder Woman.”";s:3:

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A studio carpenter modifies the set as Adam West and Burt Ward (Batman and Robin) rehearse a scene in the 1960s Batman television series.

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“Superheroes” crosses many eras: “Superman” in the 1950s, “Batman” in the ’60s, “Wonder Woman” and “The Incredible Hulk” in the ’70s and “The Greatest American Hero” in the ’80s. The episode features in-depth interviews with Adam West, Burt Ward, Julie Newmar, Lynda Carter, Lou Ferrigno, William Katt and others. It also includes comments from Robert Culp, about his show “The Greatest American Hero,” recorded just days before he passed away.

Airs Tuesday, January 29, at 7pm on Channel 5.

http://video.pbs.org/video/2326690372