Superfriends - 1973

[MultiJman69]

THIS SHOW WAS MY MAIN REASON FOR GETTING UP EARLY ON SATURDAY MORNINGS IN THE SEVENTIES AS A KID. EVERY TIME I HERE THE THEME SONG IT BRINGS BACK GREAT MEMORIES.

[MultiJman69]

@MultiJman69 THE BEST CARTOON OF THE 1970S BY FAR.IF YOU WERE A KID YOU DIDNT MISS THIS SHOW

[frosted1030]

Marvin and Wendy died of an obscure STD, it was tragic, no one came to the funeral. They were promptly forgotten about.

[srb9]

This is 1st season of Superfriends and did it ever SUCK! No supervilliansd but rather politically correct misfits. Yes they had the top 5 members of the JLA but who was this about? Wendy, Marvin and Wonder Dog: Scooby Doo wannabees.

[richardhutnik]

1973? Wow, I thought it was later than that.

[Andres21479]

Robin was only useful to ruin the Batman´s reputation.

[fishfast41]

Let me tell ya something serious about these old cartoons..No inappropiate content. Most were good clean fun for kids.This one is a great example for the formation of good values in children. Kids absolutely need good role models, and nowadays, a lot of these come from television. Who would you rather have your children emulate? Superman? or Homer Simpson?

[DavidBCusumano]

I very remember show I was a small child at the time.

[jgraz42]

whats the guys name from Caddyshack?, hes the narrator

[hulkster46a]

@jgraz42 His name was Ted Knight, he also played Ted Baxter on the Mary Tyler Moore show. He passed away some time ago. He was a big favorite in my parents house. lol

[jgraz42]

@hulkster46a good one, thnx, he also had another show with 2 daughters I think....

[hulkster46a]

@jgraz42 Yes, that one was called Two Close for Comfort. I don't remember the blonde daughters name. But I had her poster, in a bikini, in my room for the longest time. When I moved out, my mom went on a cleaning spree. Being a strict German, she didn't like women parading around in bikinis. And she refused too go in my room, lol. But with what the blonde was wearing then, they wear even less nowadays. TG!!! Lol. take care.

[joejoewest]

@hulkster46a The blond daughter's name was Lydia Cornell.

[hulkster46a]

@joejoewest Thanks, I had completely forgot her name. I always thought the character would hook up with Monroe. It turns out the actor playing Monroe was gay in real life. So they didn't really interact has far has kissing on screen, ect.

[RetroDork74]

Now I do remember this! Thought the theme music was good, too.

[bukster1]

I wonder if that was the voice of Ted Knight as the narrator? He voiced a lot of that sort of thing. He was better known as Ted Baxter on the Mary Tyler Moore show.

[JB2KSTL]

@bukster1 - Yes, indeed the narrator was Ted Knight -- prior to this (and the Mary Tyler Moore show), he did voice-over narration for cartoons produced by Filmation based on several DC Comics superheroes...

[bryant252005]

ON THE STRENGTH!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!­!!

[Sirromdzen]

I remember so well. I also watched it in L.A. Calif. broadcast on KABC-TV on Saturday mornings in the 70's.

[fijiboy68]

@Sirromdzen me too! from 7am to to about 1pm was cartoon heaven. My last shows to watch before playing outside were shazaam and Isis show. I miss the 70's

[kobakommander]

"You'll get nothing and like it!"

[extremelyequal]

Robin diddnt even get a mention. He is not even a "junior superfriend"

[EnkerZero]

The world's greatest, most legendary heroes!

And Aquaman!

[MrStarshine333]

"4 greatest heroes created from the cosmic legends of the universe" - please superman and maybe wonder woman would qualify but aquaman and batman, come one .

[EverettBurger]

Ted Knight narrating this?

[clintorium]

@EverettBurger did u ever get a answere for that ??

[EverettBurger]

@clintorium

It has to be him. Looks like someone above also stated it as well

[EverettBurger]

@EverettBurger

Yes, it was him. Got the answer

[stradag21]

Meanwhile, under Meg's bra!!!!!

[RX552VBK]

Loved the opening. Remember every saturday morning, Bronx, NY, this being broadcasted on WABC TV. RIP Ted Knight!

[novoneiro]

Wonder dog wishes he was scooby doo

[MrRobertSama]

Wow...I think this just made me gay. XD

[robkixx]

In dc comics Teen titans Marvin dies a horrible death and wendy gets all scratched and torn up but survives

[LiveWisely]

@robkixx Marvin White LIVES...well, at least when I created him for City of Heros. His backstory was that the Superfriends saw that he had what it took to be a hero and helped him get a variety of powers.

[dfri729]

This world never ceases to amaze me. Next week, the 90's version of X-Men cartoon is coing out, and they still haven't bothered to put this out on dvd. WHAT 'S THE FRICKING HOLD-UP?!

[Martialartfruituser]

Because the X-men Cartoon is awesome and respectful towards the mythology whereas the Superfriends cartoon is something to be forgotten and buried

[BeverlyBuffet]

Ya this is not on DVD which sucks...I enjoyed this old version of Super Friends as a child...If someone has the episodes please post them :).

[jody808]

yeah, i remember this one as a kid

[tornjakdaxter]

...*snorts water out her nose*

AQUAMAN! How he teamed up with Batman, Supes, and Wonder Woman, I'll never know

[oddajcieminicka]

superfriends sounds supergay :P

[WTF7176]

Now seriously, who the hell is going to mess with THAT gang?............

[penske13]

you KNOW marvin, wendy and the dog get fucking tried!!

[srdjan455]

@WTF7176 The Legion of Doom

[circuitprotector]

Remember the one with the trees stealing the air conditioning units off the buildings? Something about cooling off the inside of the Earth for the creatures living there...That was a weird one!

[rathraven1313]

No they were stealing diamonds that were near volancoes.

[snake063]

I'm sorry but Batman and Robin is so gay in that opening.

[ThundaLippz]

...lol.....Spalding!

[spongejoe]

could someone tell me why this, the first year of the series, cannot be seen on youtube? Only the opening is seen. The 73 season is also not available on dvd. Could someone post some complete episodes? I loved this when I was a kid.

[circuitprotector]

I agree. I loved these when I was a kid too.

If you ever find them available somewhere please let me know.

Thanks in advance.

[campbellc]

Yes it was.

[ThundaLippz]

was that ted knight doing the voice over?

[supa250]

yep, that's the one and only Ted Knight

[ACLTony]

Yes, it was Ted Knight. He was such a riot on the Mary Tyler Moore show.

[nemass26]

yep robin needed more respect than they gave him he wasnt a brainless character its messed up that they made him that way for that series. although with the teen titans show he really holds his own as a stronger character

[CaptainBuckRogers]

The Green Arrow appearance showed how cool he would've been in Challenge Of The Superfriends. 2 Rich Guys (Bruce Wayne/Oliver Queen). Green Arrow could buddy up with Hal Jordan Green Lantern!

[anxresi]

A DOG?! With a CAPE?! What's he supposed to, save the world from a moggy invasion?! Or fetch The Stick Of Destiny if it ever goes missing?! Also, I highly doubt the Batman and Robin I know would pick up some scummy teens in their Batmobile to give them a ride to the rollerdisco. They don't make 'em like they used to? WELL THANK F*** FOR THAT!!

[TheManiacOnWheelsUSA]

@anxresi He was pretty much like Scooby-Doo.

[CJAFTER5]

@anxresi

hahahaha u sound like such an effing nerd!!!! XD

well afterwards the used wonderdog to kill the shaggy lookin dood and i think it left the girl paraplegic so now she cant read :(

[anxresi]

@CJAFTER5 Rather be a nerd than a kid gowing up in the 70's forced to watch this sanitised nonsense. Give me the vicious, cruel, dark Gotham city anyday above the lollipops and sunshine world populated by these jokers..

[CJAFTER5]

@anxresi

AHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAAHAAHAAAA­AAAA!!!!

SO TRUE!!!!!!!! XD

NERDS FTW :D

[TheManiacOnWheelsUSA]

@anxresi That was Wonderdog. He, Wendy and Marvin were basically Superfriends-in-training. They were mostly there for comic relief, and for the Superfriends to save when needed.

[glennorange]

@TheManiacOnWheelsUSA Wendy and Marvin had no super powers. They had NO function other than comic relief.

[TheManiacOnWheelsUSA]

@glennorange But, in the storyline, they ARE Superfriends-in-training. They would get themself in trouble, similar to Scooby-Doo and Shaggy, and the Superfriends had to save them.

[hulkster46a]

@anxresi Wendy, Marvin and Wonder Dog were there too offer comic relief. They gave all the heroes double chins.

[analogcd]

The voice heard during this opening is Ted Knight (aka Ted Baxter on The Mary Tyler Moore Show). Watch closing credits to see his name listed.

[chillcity1]

Even as a kid, it always ticked me off that when they're naming off all the "Super Friends," Robin's name is never mentioned. For crying out loud, Wendy, Marvin and even that stupid Scooby-Doo wannabe rated a mention....but Robin didn't?

[bigdaddy40]

To think...73' was the final year of "The Brady Bunch" and "Bonanza". Also, I think "Night Gallery's" final season as well.

[lobsterworm]

The Hall of Justice looks like Union Terminal in Cincinnati where the Museum Center is located.

[rekcufrats]

LOL Hell yeah it does!

[gusbaker4u]

poor Robin, doesn't even get mentioned...even Wonderdog, the stupid Scooby-Doo wanna be is mentioned but no verbal recognition for the Boy Wonder.

[superman24a]

do you rember the one where wonderwoman was cought by the anti matter monster icant find it plese write back when you get this ilove wonder woman somuch thank youihave season one and two wonderwoman on dvd superman 24a

[cha5]

I always loved Alex Toths artwork in this series,

I think this series is a perfect way to introduce kids to comics, To serve as a stepping stone to say

Bruce Timm and Paul Dini's work and other things.