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{{Infobox episode | {{Infobox episode | ||
|image= [[File:Mole Man pushes lever.png|300px]] | |image= [[File:Mole Man pushes lever.png|300px]] | ||
|caption= | |caption= If we don't look down, the laws of gravity don't apply. | ||
|prodno= | |prodno= | ||
|premiere= September 9, 1967 | |premiere= [[September 9]], [[1967]] | ||
|run_time= | |run_time= | ||
|writers= [[Phil Hahn]] | |cast= [[Gerald Mohr]]<br />[[Jo Ann Pflug]]<br />[[Jac Flounders]]<br />[[Gerald Mohr]]<br />[[Jack DeLeon]]<br />[[Paul Frees]] | ||
|directors= [[William Hanna]] | |music= [[Ted Nichols]] | ||
|writers= [[Phil Hahn]]<br />[[Jack Hanrahan]] | |||
|directors= [[William Hanna]]<br />[[Joseph Barbera]] | |||
|previous= Menace of the Mole Men | |previous= Menace of the Mole Men | ||
|next= Diablo (episode) | |next= Diablo (episode) | ||
|title_card= [[File:FF 101 title card.png|300px]] | |title_card= [[File:FF 101 title card.png|300px]] | ||
}} | }} | ||
'''"Menace of the Mole Men"''' is the first episode of ''[[Fantastic Four (TV series)|Fantastic Four]]'' season one. It aired on September 9, 1967 on [[ABC]]. It was produced and directed by [[William Hanna]] and [[Joseph Barbera]], | '''"Menace of the Mole Men"''' is the first episode of ''[[Fantastic Four (TV series)|Fantastic Four]]'' season one. It aired on [[September 9]], [[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]]. | ||
While looking for an island to conduct Reed's experiments without disturbing their neighbors, the Fantastic Four are led to a remote island too good to be true by the Mole Man. | While looking for an island to conduct Reed's experiments without disturbing their neighbors, the Fantastic Four are led to a remote island too good to be true by the Mole Man. | ||
==Detailed summary== | ==Detailed summary== | ||
==Memorable quotes== | ==Memorable quotes== | ||
==Characters== | ==Characters== | ||
{{CastTop}} | {{CastTop}} | ||
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|- | |- | ||
|style="background-color:#d2d2ff"| [[Invisible Girl|Invisible Girl/Sue Richards]] | |style="background-color:#d2d2ff"| [[Invisible Girl|Invisible Girl/Sue Richards]] | ||
|style="background-color:#aaffaa"| [[Jo Ann | |style="background-color:#aaffaa"| [[Jo Ann Pflug]] | ||
|- | |- | ||
|style="background-color:#d2d2ff"| [[Mister Fantastic|Mister Fantastic/Reed Richards]] | |style="background-color:#d2d2ff"| [[Mister Fantastic|Mister Fantastic/Reed Richards]] | ||
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==Locations== | ==Locations== | ||
* [[New York City]] | * [[Earth]] | ||
** [[Manhattan]] | ** [[United States]] | ||
*** [[Baxter Building]] | *** [[New York City]] | ||
**** [[Manhattan]] | |||
***** [[Baxter Building]] | |||
** [[Subterranea]] | |||
* [[Moon]] | * [[Moon]] | ||
==Objects== | ==Objects== | ||
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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: September 7, 1967 on ABC | |||
==Behind the scenes== | ==Behind the scenes== | ||
* The | * This episode is an adaptation of "The Return of The Mole Man!" in ''Fantastic Four'' #22 (January, 1964); written by Stan Lee and illustrated by Jack Kirby. | ||
==Errors== | ==Errors== | ||
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* When Reed brings in Johnny, Susan's insignia is missing. | * When Reed brings in Johnny, Susan's insignia is missing. | ||
* When Susan points to the Mole Man, her insignia is missing. | * When Susan points to the Mole Man, her insignia is missing. | ||
==Everlasting influence== | |||
The Mole Man returns in the aptly named "[[Return of the Mole Man]]." | |||
==Critical reception== | ==Critical reception== | ||
==In other languages== | ==In other languages== | ||
{| class="wikitable" | {| class="wikitable" | ||
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==Home availability== | ==Home availability== | ||
* Warner Bros. | * Warner Bros. owns the show, while Disney own the characters, making it difficult to release this episode on any kind of 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 Hanrahan]] | |||
Latest revision as of 21:46, 18 March 2024
| Menace of the Mole Men | |
|---|---|
 If we don't look down, the laws of gravity don't apply. | |
| Premiere date | September 9, 1967 |
| Starring | Gerald Mohr Jo Ann Pflug Jac Flounders Gerald Mohr Jack DeLeon Paul Frees |
| Music composed by | Ted Nichols |
| Writer(s) | Phil Hahn Jack Hanrahan |
| Director(s) | William Hanna Joseph Barbera |
| Episode navigation | |
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"Menace of the Mole Men" is the first episode of Fantastic Four season one. It aired on September 9, 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.
While looking for an island to conduct Reed's experiments without disturbing their neighbors, the Fantastic Four are led to a remote island too good to be true by the Mole Man.
Detailed summary
Memorable quotes
Characters
In order of appearance: | ||||||||||||||
| ||||||||||||||
Organizations
Locations
Objects
- None
Vehicles
Production
Development
Filming
Music
The music was composed by Ted Nichols.
Release
Dates are in order of release:
- United States: September 7, 1967 on ABC
Behind the scenes
- This episode is an adaptation of "The Return of The Mole Man!" in Fantastic Four #22 (January, 1964); written by Stan Lee and illustrated by Jack Kirby.
Errors
- When Johnny refers to the island as looking like the dark side of the moon, Reed's hair is blond.
- When Reed brings in Johnny, Susan's insignia is missing.
- When Susan points to the Mole Man, her insignia is missing.
Everlasting influence
The Mole Man returns in the aptly named "Return of the Mole Man."
Critical reception
In other languages
| Language | Name | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
Home availability
- Warner Bros. owns the show, while Disney own the characters, making it difficult to release this episode on any kind of physical media.
