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| '''''Birdman and the Galaxy Trio''''' was an ] ] series created by ] for ]. It debuted on ] on ], ], and ran until ], ]. Contrary to what the title suggests, the Birdman and the Galaxy Trio never appeared together in any of the episodes; rather, NBC ran two new installments of ''Birdman'' each Saturday, separated by an episode of ''The Galaxy Trio''. | '''''Birdman and the Galaxy Trio''''' was an ] ] series created by ] for ]. It debuted on ] on ], ], and ran until ], ]. Contrary to what the title suggests, the Birdman and the Galaxy Trio never appeared together in any of the episodes; rather, NBC ran two new installments of ''Birdman'' each Saturday, separated by an episode of ''The Galaxy Trio''. | ||
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| ==Birdman== | ==Birdman== | ||
| '''Ray Randall/Birdman''' (voiced by ]), an ordinary human endowed by the ] ] with the ability to shoot solar rays from his fists and project |
'''Ray Randall/Birdman''' (voiced by ]), an ordinary human endowed by the ] ] with the ability to shoot solar rays from his fists and project “solar shields” to defend himself against attacks. Soon after acquiring his super powers, he was recruited by a top secret government agency and now works full-time fighting crime, assisted by his eagle sidekick '''Avenger'''. In addition to the abilities he received from Ra, Birdman also possesses the power of flight, thanks to the giant wings which sprout from his back. His sole weakness is the fact that he must periodically recharge his super powers through exposure to the sun’s rays. | ||
| '''Falcon 7''' (]), |
'''Falcon 7''' (]), Birdman’s contact with the government agency that employs him, and the person from whom Birdman typically receives his missions. | ||
| '''Birdboy''' (]), another sidekick of Birdman. The two first met when Birdman happened upon a shipwreck, of which Birdboy was the only survivor. Since the boy was near death from exposure, Birdman transferred some of his own super energy to him, reviving him and giving powers similar to |
'''Birdboy''' (]), another sidekick of Birdman. The two first met when Birdman happened upon a shipwreck, of which Birdboy was the only survivor. Since the boy was near death from exposure, Birdman transferred some of his own super energy to him, reviving him and giving powers similar to Birdman’s. Birdboy lacks the natural feathered wings sported by Birdman, however, and is only able to fly with the assistance of the mechanical wings which he always wears strapped to his back. | ||
| ==Galaxy Trio== | ==Galaxy Trio== | ||
| The '''Galaxy Trio''' is a group of three ] superheroes, Vapor Man, Meteor Man, and Gravity Girl, who patrol space in their cruiser ''Condor One'' maintaining order and fighting evildoers in the name of the Galactic Patrol law enforcement agency. |
The '''Galaxy Trio''' is a group of three ] superheroes, Vapor Man, Meteor Man, and Gravity Girl, who patrol space in their cruiser ''Condor One'' maintaining order and fighting evildoers in the name of the Galactic Patrol law enforcement agency. | ||
| '''Vapor Man''' (]) has the ability to transform part or all of his body into gaseous form (a power possessed by all residents of his home planet of Vaporus), enabling him to fly, escape from physical bonds, and squeeze through very small spaces. |
'''Vapor Man''' (]) has the ability to transform part or all of his body into gaseous form (a power possessed by all residents of his home planet of Vaporus), enabling him to fly, escape from physical bonds, and squeeze through very small spaces. | ||
| '''Meteor Man''' (]), a native of the planet Meteorus, is distinguished by his ability to increase or decrease the size of virtually any part of his body. He gains superhuman strength in any limb that he chooses to enlarge. |
'''Meteor Man''' (]), a native of the planet Meteorus, is distinguished by his ability to increase or decrease the size of virtually any part of his body. He gains superhuman strength in any limb that he chooses to enlarge. | ||
| '''Gravity Girl''' (]) has the ability to bend the laws of gravity to her will, and can fly, lift very heavy objects with her mind, or pin enemies to the ground by increasing their personal gravity. The daughter of the king of the planet Gravitas, she left her luxurious home and life of privilege at an early age to fight crime with the Galactic Patrol and was subsequently assigned to the Galaxy Trio team, with whom she has served ever since. |
'''Gravity Girl''' (]) has the ability to bend the laws of gravity to her will, and can fly, lift very heavy objects with her mind, or pin enemies to the ground by increasing their personal gravity. The daughter of the king of the planet Gravitas, she left her luxurious home and life of privilege at an early age to fight crime with the Galactic Patrol and was subsequently assigned to the Galaxy Trio team, with whom she has served ever since. | ||
| The Trio also appeared in ''Hanna-Barbera Super TV Heroes'' issue #2 (September 1968). | The Trio also appeared in ''Hanna-Barbera Super TV Heroes'' issue #2 (September 1968). | ||
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| Birdman appeared in issues 1-7 (] ]-] 1969) of the ''Hanna-Barbera Super TV Heroes'' ]. He was joined in issue 2 by the Galaxy Trio (their first appearance together). | Birdman appeared in issues 1-7 (] ]-] 1969) of the ''Hanna-Barbera Super TV Heroes'' ]. He was joined in issue 2 by the Galaxy Trio (their first appearance together). | ||
| Birdman and a number of other characters from ''Birdman and the Galaxy Trio'' were later reused in the ] ] series '']'', in which Birdman, now retired from superhero work, is employed as an attorney at a law firm managed by a character heavily based on Falcon 7 (or Phil Ken Sebben, as he is called in the show). Many secondary characters from the original ''Birdman'' series make recurring appearances on ''Harvey Birdman'', including Birdboy (or |
Birdman and a number of other characters from ''Birdman and the Galaxy Trio'' were later reused in the ] ] series '']'', in which Birdman, now retired from superhero work, is employed as an attorney at a law firm managed by a character heavily based on Falcon 7 (or Phil Ken Sebben, as he is called in the show). Many secondary characters from the original ''Birdman'' series make recurring appearances on ''Harvey Birdman'', including Birdboy (or “Peanut”), Birdgirl, and Birdman’s nemesis Mentok the Mind Taker. The show also frequently features other Hanna-Barbera cartoon characters in guest roles. | ||
| Warner Home Video will release Birdman & The Galaxy Trio on DVD on July 17th, 2007. | Warner Home Video will release ''Birdman & The Galaxy Trio'' on DVD on July 17th, 2007. | ||
| ==''Birdman and the Galaxy Trio'' in other languages== | ==''Birdman and the Galaxy Trio'' in other languages== | ||
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Birdman and the Galaxy Trio was an animated science fiction series created by Alex Toth for Hanna-Barbera. It debuted on NBC on September 9, 1967, and ran until September 6, 1969. Contrary to what the title suggests, the Birdman and the Galaxy Trio never appeared together in any of the episodes; rather, NBC ran two new installments of Birdman each Saturday, separated by an episode of The Galaxy Trio.
Main characters
Birdman
Ray Randall/Birdman (voiced by Keith Andes), an ordinary human endowed by the sun god Ra with the ability to shoot solar rays from his fists and project “solar shields” to defend himself against attacks. Soon after acquiring his super powers, he was recruited by a top secret government agency and now works full-time fighting crime, assisted by his eagle sidekick Avenger. In addition to the abilities he received from Ra, Birdman also possesses the power of flight, thanks to the giant wings which sprout from his back. His sole weakness is the fact that he must periodically recharge his super powers through exposure to the sun’s rays.
Falcon 7 (Don Messick), Birdman’s contact with the government agency that employs him, and the person from whom Birdman typically receives his missions.
Birdboy (Dick Beals), another sidekick of Birdman. The two first met when Birdman happened upon a shipwreck, of which Birdboy was the only survivor. Since the boy was near death from exposure, Birdman transferred some of his own super energy to him, reviving him and giving powers similar to Birdman’s. Birdboy lacks the natural feathered wings sported by Birdman, however, and is only able to fly with the assistance of the mechanical wings which he always wears strapped to his back.
Galaxy Trio
The Galaxy Trio is a group of three alien superheroes, Vapor Man, Meteor Man, and Gravity Girl, who patrol space in their cruiser Condor One maintaining order and fighting evildoers in the name of the Galactic Patrol law enforcement agency.
Vapor Man (Don Messick) has the ability to transform part or all of his body into gaseous form (a power possessed by all residents of his home planet of Vaporus), enabling him to fly, escape from physical bonds, and squeeze through very small spaces.
Meteor Man (Ted Cassidy), a native of the planet Meteorus, is distinguished by his ability to increase or decrease the size of virtually any part of his body. He gains superhuman strength in any limb that he chooses to enlarge.
Gravity Girl (Virginia Eiler) has the ability to bend the laws of gravity to her will, and can fly, lift very heavy objects with her mind, or pin enemies to the ground by increasing their personal gravity. The daughter of the king of the planet Gravitas, she left her luxurious home and life of privilege at an early age to fight crime with the Galactic Patrol and was subsequently assigned to the Galaxy Trio team, with whom she has served ever since.
The Trio also appeared in Hanna-Barbera Super TV Heroes issue #2 (September 1968).
Birdman and the Galaxy Trio in other media
Birdman appeared in issues 1-7 (April 1968-October 1969) of the Hanna-Barbera Super TV Heroes comic book. He was joined in issue 2 by the Galaxy Trio (their first appearance together).
Birdman and a number of other characters from Birdman and the Galaxy Trio were later reused in the Adult Swim comedy series Harvey Birdman: Attorney at Law, in which Birdman, now retired from superhero work, is employed as an attorney at a law firm managed by a character heavily based on Falcon 7 (or Phil Ken Sebben, as he is called in the show). Many secondary characters from the original Birdman series make recurring appearances on Harvey Birdman, including Birdboy (or “Peanut”), Birdgirl, and Birdman’s nemesis Mentok the Mind Taker. The show also frequently features other Hanna-Barbera cartoon characters in guest roles.
Warner Home Video will release Birdman & The Galaxy Trio on DVD on July 17th, 2007.
Birdman and the Galaxy Trio in other languages
- Portuguese: Homem-Pássaro e o Galaxy Trio
- Spanish: Birdman y el Trío Galaxia
- French: Solaris