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'''"The Power Pirate"''' is the first episode of ''[[Super Friends (1973 TV series)|Super Friends]]'' season one. It aired on September 8, 1973 on [[ABC]]. It was produced by [[Iwao Takamoto]], and directed by [[Charles A. Nichols]].
'''"The Power Pirate"''' is the first episode of ''[[Super Friends (1973 TV series)|Super Friends]]'' season one. It aired on [[September 8]], [[1973]] on [[ABC]]. It was produced by [[Iwao Takamoto]], and directed by [[Charles A. Nichols]].


The Super Friends investigate a sudden power drop across the city caused by a mysterious alien.
The Super Friends investigate a sudden power drop across the city caused by a mysterious alien.


==Detailed summary==
==Detailed summary==
==Memorable quotes==
==Memorable quotes==
==Characters==
==Characters==
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==Production==
==Production==
===Development===
===Development===
===Filming===
===Filming===
==Music==
The score was composed by [[Hoyt Curtin]].


==Release==
Dates are in order of release:


==Music==
* United States: September 8, 1973 on ABC
The music was composed by [[Hoyt Curtin]].


==Behind the scenes==
==Behind the scenes==
* Although this is the first time Batman and Robin are appearing in a full DC-themed series, they had previously appeared in ''[[The New Scooby-Doo Movies]]'' episodes "[[The Dynamic Scooby-Doo Affair]]" and "[[The Caped Crusader Caper]]".
* Although this is the first time Batman and Robin are appearing in a full DC-themed series, they had previously appeared in ''[[The New Scooby-Doo Movies]]'' episodes "[[The Dynamic Scooby-Doo Affair]]" and "[[The Caped Crusader Caper]]".
* Bill and Joe are named after [[William Hanna]] and [[Joseph Barbera]], the co-founders of [[Hanna-Barbera]].
* Bill and Joe are named after [[William Hanna]] and [[Joseph Barbera]], the founders of [[Hanna-Barbera]].


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==Critical reception==
==Critical reception==
==In other languages==
==In other languages==
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==Home availability==
==Home availability==
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* In the United States:
** [[January 5]], [[2010]]: [[Warner Home Video]] releases ''[[Super Friends!: Season One, Volume One]]'' on DVD.


==References==
==References==
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Revision as of 14:02, 7 October 2021

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Premiere date September 8, 1973
Director(s) Charles A. Nichols
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"The Power Pirate" is the first episode of Super Friends season one. It aired on September 8, 1973 on ABC. It was produced by Iwao Takamoto, and directed by Charles A. Nichols.

The Super Friends investigate a sudden power drop across the city caused by a mysterious alien.

Detailed summary

Memorable quotes

Characters

Legend
Character debut Speaking debut Ep. debut No lines Mentioned

In order of appearance:

Character Actor
Sir Cedric Cedric John Stephenson
Anthro John Stephenson
Superman Danny Dark
Marvin White Franklin Welker
Wonder Woman Shannon Farnon
Batman Olan Soule
Robin Casey Kasem
Aquaman Norman Alden
Narrator (voice only) Ted Knight
Wendy Harris Sherry Alberoni
Wonder Dog Franklin Welker
Jack Casey Kasem
Joe Unavailable
Bill Franklin Welker
First mate Unavailable
Captain Unavailable
TV reporter Casey Kasem
Ceremony host Unavailable


Organizations

Locations

Objects

Vehicles

Production

Development

Filming

Music

The score was composed by Hoyt Curtin.

Release

Dates are in order of release:

  • United States: September 8, 1973 on ABC

Behind the scenes

Errors

Critical reception

In other languages

Language Name Meaning

Home availability

References