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Legends of the Superheroes

DC Comics' greatest superheroes join forces in two special episodes: a high-stakes race to thwart the united supervillains' plan to destroy the Earth, followed by a hilarious tribute roast hosted by Ed McMahon.

The adventures of many of DC Comics greatest superheroes and villains unfold in this series. The first episode, "The Challenge," features a thrilling race against time as the heroes work to thwart the diabolical plot of the supervillains to destroy the world. In the second episode, "The Roast," the superheroes pay tribute to Batman and Robin with a humorous roast, even inviting the villains to attend.

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

Production Country: United States

Genres:Comedy, Adventure, Sci-Fi, Action