Legends of the Superheroes

1979 NR 1h 40m 5.4

A teamup of some of DC Comics' greatest superheroes together, for 2 specials: a race to stop the united supervillains' plot to destroy the earth, then later a roast in tribute to all of the heroes hosted by Ed McMahon.

The adventures of many of DC Comics greatest superheroes and villains. In the first episode, The Challenge (1979), the superheroes must race against time to stop the diabolical supervillians' plot to destroy the world. In the second episode, The Roast (1979), the superheroes pay tribute to Batman and Robin in the form of a roast which even the villains attend.

Legends of the Superheroes background

Episodes:

Episode 1 The Challenge

1. The Challenge

Aired: Jan 17, 1979

The superheroes only have one hour to find Dr. Silvana's Doomsday Machine bef...

Episode 2 The Roast

2. The Roast

Aired: Jan 24, 1979

Ed McMahon hosts this special gathering in which the greatest DC heroes are r...

Info about Legends of the Superheroes

Current Status: Ended

Network: NBC

Genres: Comedy, Adventure, Sci-Fi, Action