#Watch legends of the superheroes 1979 tv

Comedian Jeff Altman (a variety stalwart) dressed as Flash adversary Weather Wizard to emcee and tell jokes, as the DC heroes acted in 'comedy' skits that included Robin crashing the Batmobile. Hosted by Ed McMahon, Legends of the Superheroes: The Roast was an hour long spectacle where the superheroes returned to hurl jokes at each other and do so much more. But it wasn't an ordinary special: It was a roast. This was bad news for Hanna-Barbera, primarily because they planned on airing another special the following week. Unsurprisingly, it tanked in the ratings, becoming the second least watched show of the week. It certainly wasn't a terrible special, but it lacked the action necessary for a superhero gathering of that magnitude. That doesn't stop them from diffusing the bomb, saving the day and ultimately regaining their powers. The villains then get the heroes to drink a potion that takes away their superpowers. In it, the Justice League briefly reunited for a party before the Legion of Doom announces they've hidden a deadly bomb.

The first special, titled Legend of the Superheroes: The Challenge, aired on January 18. For every Batman fan, this was must-see TV. Even Frank Gorshin reprised his role as the Riddler.

#Watch legends of the superheroes 1979 tv

What made this special even more exciting was the inclusion of Adam West and Burt Ward, who reprised their roles of Batman and Robin from the live-action TV show. Hanna-Barbera put on an amazingly bizarre live-action TV special in the 1970s