Britt Reid (Van Williams), daring young owner/publisher of “The Daily Sentinel,” dons a mask and fights crime as The Green Hornet. While the police and public believe the Hornet to be a ruthless criminal, the District Attorney knows Reid’s secret identity, and welcomes his assistance in fighting racketeers and criminals.

Also assisting Reid in his crusade are his secretary, Lenore Case (Wende Wagner), and his faithful valet, Kato (Bruce Lee in the role that started his path to stardom), who is a kung fu expert and who drives the sleek “Black Beauty,” the Hornet’s well armed car.

The Green Hornet debuted shortly after the 1966 Batman TV Series and was produced by the same company. Whereas Batman was known for its heavy camp and semi-comedic storytelling, The Green Hornet took a more serious and realistic approach to masked crimefighting.