D. J. David B. Spins Comics-Tunes: The Green Hornet
I have to admit, I’ve watched the trailer for the new Green Hornet movie a few times. Of course, so have 1,035,813 other people (and counting!). It’s pretty darn cool. See for yourself!
The Green Hornet was a radio character who appeared in movies, comic books, and later on TV. Inspired by the Batman craze - in the brief mid-Sixties era when super heroes were temporarily “in” - the Green Hornet only lasted one season. It had none of the camp appeal of the Batman show; the series took itself seriously. Perhaps that was its downfall.
But as we can see from the trailer, Seth Rogen doesn’t take the Green Hornet so seriously. And neither did Jimmy Bowen when his orchestra and chorus recorded their version of “The Green Hairnet” circa 1966. Yes, that’s Gary Owens announcing.
Click the link below and enjoy.
Green Hairnet - Jimmy Bowen Orch & Chorus
— DJ David B.
