Seasons & episodes
S0 · E1Unaired Test Pilot 1966-09-01 · 25 min
The Green Hornet was created by Fran Striker and George W. Trendle for a radio program in the 1930's, the plot centres around Britt Reid that is an vigilante known as the green hornet. In 1966, William Dozier succesfully brought the green hornet character to the small screen (after two failed attempts, one in 1952 and appearantly one in 1958). This is the test pilot for the green hornet, it stars Jay Murray in the role made famous by Van Williams.
S0 · E2Bruce Lee Screen Test 1966-09-02 · 25 min
International actors such as Bruce Lee are given screen tests to demonstrate that they were sufficiently articulate in the relevant language. In Lee's case, for the role of Kato in The Green Hornet, he was asked to converse about Chinese culture in English to judge his grasp of the language, then to demonstrate some martial art moves to show off his physical skills.
S0 · E3The Green Hornet (1974) 1974-10-14 · 90 min
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S0 · E4Fury Of The Dragon (1976) 1976-10-14 · 89 min
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S0 · E5Documentary: History Of The Black Beauty 1977-09-01 · 25 min
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S0 · E6Episode 6 1967-03-01 · 25 min
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S0 · E7Episode 7 1967-03-02 · 25 min
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S0 · E8Episode 8 1966-09-28 · 25 min
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S1 · E1The Silent Gun 1966-09-09 · 24 min
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.
S1 · E2Give 'Em Enough Rope 1966-09-16 · 25 min
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.
S1 · E3Programmed for Death 1966-09-23 · 25 min
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.
S1 · E4Crime Wave 1966-09-30 · 25 min
A scientist predicts crimes with a computer that implicates the Green Hornet.
S1 · E5The Frog is a Deadly Weapon 1966-10-07 · 25 min
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.
S1 · E6Eat, Drink, and Be Dead 1966-10-14 · 25 min
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.
S1 · E7Beautiful Dreamer (1) 1966-10-21 · 25 min
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.
S1 · E8Beautiful Dreamer (2) 1966-10-28 · 25 min
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.
S1 · E9The Ray is for Killing 1966-11-11 · 25 min
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.
S1 · E10The Preying Mantis 1966-11-18 · 25 min
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.
S1 · E11The Hunters and the Hunted 1966-11-25 · 25 min
Big game hunters are using mobsters as quarry but their next target may be their most dangerous game yet, the Green Hornet.
S1 · E12Deadline for Death 1966-12-02 · 25 min
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.
S1 · E13The Secret of the Sally Bell 1966-12-09 · 25 min
""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.
S1 · E14Freeway to Death 1966-12-16 · 25 min
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.
S1 · E15May the Best Man Lose 1966-12-23 · 25 min
Its election time again and District Attorney Scanlon is running although someone wants to permanently remove him from the ballot.
S1 · E16The Hornet and the Firefly 1966-12-30 · 25 min
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.