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|name= Galactus | |name= Galactus | ||
|image= [[File:Sue blocks Galactus.png|300px]] | |image= [[File:Sue blocks Galactus.png|300px]] | ||
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|prodno= | |prodno= | ||
|premiere= December 16, 1967 | |premiere= [[December 16]], [[1967]] | ||
|run_time= | |run_time= | ||
|writers= [[Phil Hahn]] | |cast= [[Gerald Mohr]]<br />[[Jo Ann Pflug]]<br />[[Jac Flounders]]<br />[[Paul Frees]]<br />[[Vic Perrin]]<br />[[Ted Cassidy]] | ||
|directors= [[William Hanna]] | |music= [[Ted Nichols]] | ||
|writers= [[Phil Hahn]]<br />[[Jack Hanrahan]] | |||
|directors= [[William Hanna]]<br />[[Joseph Barbera]] | |||
|previous= Rama-Tut (episode) | |previous= Rama-Tut (episode) | ||
|next= The Micro World of Dr. Doom | |next= The Micro World of Dr. Doom | ||
|title_card= [[File:FF 114 title card.jpg|300px]] | |title_card= [[File:FF 114 title card.jpg|300px]] | ||
}} | }} | ||
'''"Galactus"''' is the fourteenth episode of ''[[Fantastic Four (TV series)|Fantastic Four]]'' season one. It aired on December 16, 1967 on [[ABC]]. It was produced and directed by [[William Hanna]] and [[Joseph Barbera]], | '''"Galactus"''' is the fourteenth episode of ''[[Fantastic Four (TV series)|Fantastic Four]]'' season one, and the fifteenth episode overall. It aired on [[December 16]], [[1967]] on [[ABC]]. It was written by [[Phil Hahn]] and [[Jack Hanrahan]], and produced and directed by [[William Hanna]] and [[Joseph Barbera]], the founders of [[Hanna-Barbera Productions]]. | ||
The Watcher makes first contact with the Fantastic Four to assist them in saving the planet before Galactus absorbs it completely, while the Invisible Girl pleads with the Silver Surfer, Galactus's herald, to spare their world. | The Watcher makes first contact with the Fantastic Four to assist them in saving the planet before Galactus absorbs it completely, while the Invisible Girl pleads with the Silver Surfer, Galactus's herald, to spare their world. | ||
==Detailed summary== | ==Detailed summary== | ||
==Memorable quotes== | ==Memorable quotes== | ||
'''Johnny:''' How about throwing in with us? I'd like to try that fancy surfboard myself.<br> | '''Johnny:''' How about throwing in with us? I'd like to try that fancy surfboard myself.<br> | ||
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'''Silver Surfer:''' I shall not forget [[Invisible Girl|you]]. All of you. But now there are new planets to explore, new wonders to discover, and then one day when my | '''Silver Surfer:''' I shall not forget [[Invisible Girl|you]]. All of you. But now there are new planets to explore, new wonders to discover, and then one day when my wander lust is stilled, then perhaps, I shall return. | ||
==Characters== | ==Characters== | ||
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|style="background-color:#clear"| [[Jac Flounders]] | |style="background-color:#clear"| [[Jac Flounders]] | ||
|- | |- | ||
|style="background-color:#clear"| [[ | |style="background-color:#clear"| [[The Watcher]] | ||
|style="background-color:#clear"| Paul Frees | |style="background-color:#clear"| Paul Frees | ||
|- | |- | ||
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==Locations== | ==Locations== | ||
* [[New York]] | * [[Earth]] | ||
** [[New York City]] | ** [[United States]] | ||
*** [[Baxter Building]] | *** [[New York]] | ||
**** [[New York City]] | |||
***** [[Manhattan]] | |||
****** [[Baxter Building]] | |||
* [[Moon|The Moon]] | * [[Moon|The Moon]] | ||
* Galactus's home station | * Galactus's home station | ||
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==Objects== | ==Objects== | ||
* Silver Surfer's board | * Silver Surfer's board | ||
* Ultimate Nullifier | |||
==Vehicles== | ==Vehicles== | ||
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==Production== | ==Production== | ||
===Development=== | ===Development=== | ||
===Filming=== | ===Filming=== | ||
==Music== | |||
The music was composed by [[Ted Nichols]]. | |||
==Release== | |||
Dates are in order of release: | |||
* United States: December 16, 1967 on ABC | |||
==Behind the scenes== | ==Behind the scenes== | ||
* This episode is an adaptation of "The Galaxtus Trilogy" storyline from from ''Fantastic Four'' #48-50 ([[March]] – [[May]] [[1966]]), which consist of "The Coming Of Galactus!", "If This Be Doomsday!" and "The Startling Saga Of The Silver Surfer!"; it was written by Stan Lee, and illustrated by [[Jack Kirby]]. | |||
** In the original storyline, Alicia Masters—a blind sculptor and Ben's love interest—was the person who had given the Silver Surfer human emotions. Sue was given Alicia's role in the adaptation. | |||
* In the comics published by [[Marvel Comics]], the Watcher's real name is Uatu, although he isn't named that in this episode. | * In the comics published by [[Marvel Comics]], the Watcher's real name is Uatu, although he isn't named that in this episode. | ||
==Errors== | ==Errors== | ||
* Sue and Silver Surfer's kiss is inappropriate, especially since the Thing | * The teleportation device the Watcher uses looks similar to the Ultimate Nullifer. | ||
* Sue and Silver Surfer's kiss is rather inappropriate, especially since the Thing makes a whistle about it. Her husband, Reed, doesn't seem to mind. | |||
==Critical reception== | ==Critical reception== | ||
==In other languages== | ==In other languages== | ||
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==Home availability== | ==Home availability== | ||
* Warner Bros. | * Warner Bros. owns the show, while Disney owns the characters, making it difficult to release this episode on any physical media. | ||
==References== | ==References== | ||
<references/> | <references/> | ||
[[Category:1967]] | |||
[[Category:ABC]] | |||
[[Category:Directed by Joseph Barbera]] | |||
[[Category:Directed by William Hanna]] | |||
[[Category:Episodes]] | [[Category:Episodes]] | ||
[[Category:Hanna-Barbera]] | |||
[[Category:Fantastic Four (series)]] | |||
[[Category:Fantastic Four episodes]] | [[Category:Fantastic Four episodes]] | ||
[[Category:Written by Jack Hanrahan]] | |||
[[Category:Written by Phil Hahn]] | |||
Latest revision as of 22:39, 18 March 2024
- This article is about the episode. For the character, see Galactus.
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| Premiere date | December 16, 1967 |
| Starring | Gerald Mohr Jo Ann Pflug Jac Flounders Paul Frees Vic Perrin Ted Cassidy |
| Music composed by | Ted Nichols |
| Writer(s) | Phil Hahn Jack Hanrahan |
| Director(s) | William Hanna Joseph Barbera |
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"Galactus" is the fourteenth episode of Fantastic Four season one, and the fifteenth episode overall. It aired on December 16, 1967 on ABC. It was written by Phil Hahn and Jack Hanrahan, and produced and directed by William Hanna and Joseph Barbera, the founders of Hanna-Barbera Productions.
The Watcher makes first contact with the Fantastic Four to assist them in saving the planet before Galactus absorbs it completely, while the Invisible Girl pleads with the Silver Surfer, Galactus's herald, to spare their world.
Detailed summary
Memorable quotes
Johnny: How about throwing in with us? I'd like to try that fancy surfboard myself.
The Thing: How about it? You can bunk in with old Ben?
Silver Surfer: Thank you, my friends. I was born to soar, ride the currents of space. My place is still in the skies above.
Silver Surfer: I shall not forget you. All of you. But now there are new planets to explore, new wonders to discover, and then one day when my wander lust is stilled, then perhaps, I shall return.
Characters
In order of appearance: | ||||||||||
Organizations
Locations
Objects
- Silver Surfer's board
- Ultimate Nullifier
Vehicles
Production
Development
Filming
Music
The music was composed by Ted Nichols.
Release
Dates are in order of release:
- United States: December 16, 1967 on ABC
Behind the scenes
- This episode is an adaptation of "The Galaxtus Trilogy" storyline from from Fantastic Four #48-50 (March – May 1966), which consist of "The Coming Of Galactus!", "If This Be Doomsday!" and "The Startling Saga Of The Silver Surfer!"; it was written by Stan Lee, and illustrated by Jack Kirby.
- In the original storyline, Alicia Masters—a blind sculptor and Ben's love interest—was the person who had given the Silver Surfer human emotions. Sue was given Alicia's role in the adaptation.
- In the comics published by Marvel Comics, the Watcher's real name is Uatu, although he isn't named that in this episode.
Errors
- The teleportation device the Watcher uses looks similar to the Ultimate Nullifer.
- Sue and Silver Surfer's kiss is rather inappropriate, especially since the Thing makes a whistle about it. Her husband, Reed, doesn't seem to mind.
Critical reception
In other languages
| Language | Name | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
Home availability
- Warner Bros. owns the show, while Disney owns the characters, making it difficult to release this episode on any physical media.
