Short-lived hero show with outsized impact via Lee's Kato and Black Beauty cool.
Why it matters
Episode guide
27 episodes across 1 seasons — titles, air dates, and synopses.
At a glance
Publisher Britt Reid fights crime as the Green Hornet with partner Kato and the Black Beauty car. Gas gun, martial arts, and two-fisted pulp. Superhero TV adjacent to Batman mania — with a legend in the passenger seat.
Network & studio
- ABC — broadcast network
Why watch now
Watch for the cultural DNA of the 1960s — and the star power that made living rooms feel like red carpets.
Cultural impact
Short-lived hero show with outsized impact via Lee's Kato and Black Beauty cool.
Creators
George W. Trendle · Fran Striker
Key cast
- Van Williams as Britt Reid / Green Hornet
- Bruce Lee as Kato
- Wende Wagner as Lenore Case
Flash facts
- ABC action series aired 1966–1967 (1 season, 26 episodes).
- Bruce Lee's Kato became a breakout international martial-arts showcase.
- Shared a TV universe moment with the Adam West Batman series via crossover cameos.
FAQ
What network aired The Green Hornet?
The Green Hornet is associated with ABC (1966–1967).
Why is The Green Hornet in the TV Flash top 100 for the 1960s?
Short-lived hero show with outsized impact via Lee's Kato and Black Beauty cool.
Who are the key names behind The Green Hornet?
Creators and principals include George W. Trendle, Fran Striker.
Official & further reading
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