DONE IN VIDEO tape, rather than film, the two episodes had the appearance of a "live" program. The featuring of well known comic book characters and lesser 4 colour luminaries. VERY LIGHT AND humorously framed, the series (only 2 episodes) was more of a lampoon of the Super Hero genre rather than a genuine adaptation of the comics page to the small screen. So bad, but in a funny way, that it sets the standard that every incompetently done TV show or movie should aspire to. Somewhere in both episodes is some idiot named Retired Man. Highlight is Legion of Super-Heroes foe Mordru performing "That's Entertainment", though Batman and Robin getting into a shtick about a broken Batmobile is another classic bad moment. The second episode is (I'm not kidding) a Roast hosted by Ed McMahon both he and the villains seem to have full access to the heroes' headquarters so they can roast the heroes. A ray removes everyone's powers and even seems to affect non-powered heroes. Everyone visits the same gas station when a woman on the phone provides commentary. The Flash runs, stands still in front of picnickers for no reason, then runs again. Key details revealed here: The first episode, the Challenge has Captain Marvel being fooled into thinking he needs to see a shrink he's not suspicious with a psychiatrist office appears out of nowhere. SPOILERS! Skip to the last paragraph to avoid reading about the best bad moments. This is one of the most awful things I have ever seen, and that's a compliment. Of all the unintentionally funny things I've seen in my time, this is the only one I would actually consider to be a profound experience.
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