39 years ago today....Shazam

[madmarva]

I read on Facebook that today is the 39th anniversary of the debut of Shazam TV show on CBS.

Loved the show as a kid and surprisingly I can still watch the episodes today, which I can't say about all of my childhood cartoon favorites.

I always wanted to see more of the Elders.

So here's a salute to the World's Mightiest Mortal.

[The Toyroom]

This show definitely has held up well. It's still a good fun half hour. So glad they released this on DVD.

[Earth 2 Chris]

Kid's TV could definitely use a show with strong moral lessons like this one. Heck, shows where all the adults aren't totally clueless goofballs would be a welcome change.

It was a real pleasure meeting and talking to Jackson Bostwick earlier this year in Lexington, KY. He was a very genuine and friendly person.

Chris

[UnderdogDJLSW]

My kids love the DVD. One of my Saturday morning must sees!

[MegoSteve]

I got the DVD set for Christmas and it was very strange the first time I played it because all of that incidental music on the show was instantly familiar. It really does hold up pretty well for being almost four decades years old.

[MIB41]

I was in fourth grade... Gosh I feel old. But I felt like that kid again when Chris and I met Mr. Bostwick in Lexington. A true gentleman that delivered all the dignity and good manners one would hope to experience from a childhood hero.

[Marvelmania]

Bostwick really looked the part. Still love that show!

[mego73]

That's a good picture!

[Random Axe]

I think this my earliest memory of television. I might have watched Super Friends or a Kroft show (Electrawoman and Dynagirl?) before this, but this one truly sticks out. My first Mego was Shazam, so I think it was an easy connection. Others may scoff, but I think this show is a valuable piece of television history.

[enyawd72]

Yep, a truly great show!

[mego73]

The incidental music was used on many other 70's Filmation shows such as Star Trek TAS, Isis, Tarzan, Batman, etc.

I got the DVD set for Christmas and it was very strange the first time I played it because all of that incidental music on the show was instantly familiar. It really does hold up pretty well for being almost four decades years old.

[mego73]

Not to toot my own horn (but I would if I could)

[Bruce Banner]

Awesome show. One of my favourites.

[shazam7208]

Alway's LOVED the Shazam/ISIS Hour...the Saturday morning's were a lot better when we were kids....Shazam/ISIS Hour, Superfriends, Krofft Super Show and the list goes on and on!

[newlyknighted]

Great show! Really enjoyed the Billy's adventures! Bring on the Captain Marvel movie! We deserve it. Haven't we been patient long enough?