The Green Hornet

S01E05: The Frog is a Deadly Weapon

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.

Overview

The Green Hornet is a television series on the ABC US television network that aired for the 1966–1967 TV season starring Van Williams as the Green Hornet/Britt Reid and Bruce Lee as Kato.

Episodes

The Silent Gun

S01E01 The Silent Gun

September 9, 1966 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...
Give 'Em Enough Rope

S01E02 Give 'Em Enough Rope

September 16, 1966 3.0 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...
Programmed for Death

S01E03 Programmed for Death

September 23, 1966 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...
Crime Wave

S01E04 Crime Wave

September 30, 1966 25 min
A scientist predicts crimes with a computer that implicates the Green Hornet.
The Frog is a Deadly Weapon

S01E05 The Frog is a Deadly Weapon

October 7, 1966 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...
Eat, Drink, and Be Dead

S01E06 Eat, Drink, and Be Dead

October 14, 1966 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...
Beautiful Dreamer (1)

S01E07 Beautiful Dreamer (1)

October 21, 1966 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...
Beautiful Dreamer (2)

S01E08 Beautiful Dreamer (2)

October 28, 1966 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...
The Ray is for Killing

S01E09 The Ray is for Killing

November 11, 1966 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...
The Preying Mantis

S01E10 The Preying Mantis

November 18, 1966 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...
The Hunters and the Hunted

S01E11 The Hunters and the Hunted

November 25, 1966 25 min
Big game hunters are using mobsters as quarry but their next target may be their most dangerous game yet, the Green Hornet.
Deadline for Death

S01E12 Deadline for Death

December 2, 1966 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...
The Secret of the Sally Bell

S01E13 The Secret of the Sally Bell

December 9, 1966 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....
Freeway to Death

S01E14 Freeway to Death

December 16, 1966 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...
May the Best Man Lose

S01E15 May the Best Man Lose

December 23, 1966 25 min
Its election time again and District Attorney Scanlon is running although someone wants to permanently remove him from the ballot.
The Hornet and the Firefly

S01E16 The Hornet and the Firefly

December 30, 1966 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...
Seek, Stalk and Destroy

S01E17 Seek, Stalk and Destroy

January 6, 1967 25 min
A tank crew who served together in Korea steal a tank to free their former captain from prison before he is executed for murder. It's up to The Green Hornet & Kato to stop them...
Corpse of the Year (1)

S01E18 Corpse of the Year (1)

January 13, 1967 24 min
As a carbon copy of the Green Hornet's Black Beauty attacks a Daily Sentinel delivery truck and terminates it's driver right in front of Britt Reid -- and Reporter Mike has an explosive visit from...
Corpse of the Year (2)

S01E19 Corpse of the Year (2)

January 27, 1967 23 min
After another death, Simon Neal, publisher/owner of the Daily Express, by the phony Green Hornet, part 2 begins with Britt Reid bringing on-board Daily Express's previous employee, Dan Scully, to help investigate Simon's termination. After...
Ace in the Hole

S01E20 Ace in the Hole

February 3, 1967 25 min
The Green Hornet uses Mike Axford in a plan to get mobsters Phil Trager & Steve Gant to take each other out. But when Axford shows up when he isn't expected to, the plan may...
Bad Bet on a 459--Silent

S01E21 Bad Bet on a 459--Silent

February 10, 1967 25 min
Britt Reid must figure out how to get medical attention for a wound he received as the Green Hornet and stop two cops who are using silent alarm calls for their own profit.
Trouble for Prince Charming

S01E22 Trouble for Prince Charming

February 17, 1967 25 min
After the Green Hornet prevents the assassination of a Prince Rafil, his blonde American fiancé, Janet Prescott is kidnapped and the prince is ordered to abdicate in order to save her.
Alias The Scarf

S01E23 Alias The Scarf

February 24, 1967 25 min
When a wax figure of The Scarf, an infamous strangler from 15 years ago, is replaced by figures of the Green Hornet & Kato, the figure seemingly comes to life and starts attacking people. Using...
Hornet Save Thyself

S01E24 Hornet Save Thyself

March 3, 1967 25 min
As a surprise birthday party begins for Britt, a gift gun given as a present to Britt, seemingly shoots by itself fatally terminating ex-employee Eddie Rech, almost puts Britt in jail.
Invasion from Outer Space (1)

S01E25 Invasion from Outer Space (1)

March 10, 1967 24 min
The arrival of visitors from outer space seemingly coincides with an Air Force convoy transporting top secret electronic equipment and an H-Bomb missile warhead. Having Britt's secretary Casey taken hostage makes the situation very touchy.
Invasion from Outer Space (2)

S01E26 Invasion from Outer Space (2)

March 17, 1967 23 min
Part 2 begins with the Green Hornet using his tracking signal to close in on the visitors from Outer Space and their mystery.

Cast

Van Williams
Van Williams
Britt Reid / The Green Hornet
Bruce Lee
Bruce Lee
Kato
Wende Wagner
Wende Wagner
Leonore "Casey" Case
Lloyd Gough
Lloyd Gough
Michael Axford
Walter Brooke
Walter Brooke
Frank P. Scanlon
William Dozier
William Dozier
Narrator

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