This is a reference book about the TV series The Green Hornet, which ran for 26 episodes from 1966-1967, starring Van Williams as The Green Hornet and Bruce Lee as his assistant Kato. The book include all episodes in date order, numerous photographs, complete cast listing, directorial credits, and a story synopsis for each episode. It also includes two serialized films, The Green Hornet (1940) and The Green Hornet Strikes Again (1941). The character was created in 1936 for the radio. Britt Reid, a wealthy young publisher of a newspaper called The Daily Sentinel, is the Green Hornet's alter ego. Reid fights crime as the mysterious vigilante known as The Green Hornet, and is accompanied by his loyal and similarly masked partner Kato. Kato dives the Hornet's car, which is called The Black Beauty. In the series, The Green Hornet and his aide Kato face numerous challenges, assisted in their rolling arsenal, The Black Beauty. On police record, the Hornet (and Kato) are wanted criminals, but in actual fact fight against criminals and are supporters of the law. Reid's dual identity is known only to his secretary, Lenore Case, and District Attorney Frank Scanlon. They know that The Green Hornet is out there to protect the lives of decent citizens.

It was the series that presented a beloved radio hero in living color on the small screen - and at the same time introduced a martial arts legend-in-the-making, Bruce Lee. It was "The Green Hornet," produced by the team that brought you the 1966 "Batman" series and starring Van Williams as the emerald-clad avenger secretly posing as a criminal to bring down the most notorious gangsters, racketeers and wrongdoers. The ABC series lasted only one TV season, 1966-67, but a wealth of information still exists on it. Now, in this guide released just as the show turns 50, BRBTV chronicles it all, from the planning of the series in the mid-'60s, as shepherded by character co-creator George W. Trendle and executive producer William Dozier, through each and every episode, to the fandom beyond. Author and journalist Billie Rae Bates talked with series star Van Williams and other members of the cast and crew, as well as writers and other industry professionals who have been involved with the show's lore over the decades. In "Let's Roll, Kato: A Guide to TV's Green Hornet," you'll find lots of facts and fun surrounding this classic TV show: - A history of the development of the series, as well as background on each of the principal stars - Cast list and character guide - Episode synopses, plus background on the storylines and scripts - A look at the Black Beauty car, with input from owners of both screen-used and replica vehicles - A listing of the many gadgets used by the Hornet, both inside the car and out - An in-depth look at the books and comics that sprung from the series, with input from the writers and artists who helped produce them - Detailed guide to the vast and varied merchandise celebrating the series, with plenty of photos The sixth big book in the BRBTV fact book series, with beautiful cover art by Baltimore artist Dale Cuthbertson, "Let's Roll, Kato" is jam-packed -- more than 480 pages! BRBTV has been a solid source of information on classic 1980s TV shows since 1998. You can learn more about the author and her other fun-fact reference guides, which focus on "Dallas," "Dynasty," "The Dukes of Hazzard," "Wonder Woman" and "The Secrets of Isis," at BRBTV.com. Also check out the BRBTV Reports in Kindle format on Amazon, quick and snappy feature stories for several classic animated shows.

In 1967, television history was made when two masked crime fighters met in a historic crossover. Now, superstar filmmaker Kevin Smith and actor/comedian Ralph Garman join forces with artist Ty Templeton (BATMAN '66) to bring these two iconic characters and their famous partners together again. Set in the continuity of that earlier team-up, Batman, The Green Hornet, Robin and Kato must go up against a very different General (formerly Colonel) Gumm. What crime could be so deadly as to force these rivals to put aside their differences and join forces again? And what surprise does Gumm have up his sticky sleeve? Collects Batman '66/Green Hornet #1-6

The first 12 issues of the Green Hornet comic book in one volume. It relates the complete history of the Green Hornet and his sidekick Kato, beginning with the original story as told on the radio. Introduced by Van Williams, TV's original Green Hornet.

"A tale of super-heroics and family that has taken eighty years to be told, uncovering The Lone Ranger's familial link to the emergence of The Green Hornet! What is the blood connection that unites two masked heroes, separated by generations? What intense rift tears a family apart just when America desperately needs a great champion of justice?"--Publisher's description.

Britt Reid Jr., the scion of the Daily Sentinel publishing empire, vanishes during a wild party on his friend’s yacht. Meanwhile, crime spikes in the streets of Century City with the mysterious criminal/secret vigilante the Green Hornet absent. It’s only a matter of time before SOMEONE puts two and two together, and it’s up to Kato, former partner of Britt’s father, and his daughter Mulan to protect the city AND the Green Hornet legacy, while finding out what happened to Britt. Amy Chu (Red Sonja, Poison Ivy, KISS) picks up where Kevin Smith left off with an action packed mystery.

Collecting issues #22-27 of the Green Hornet series. The legacies of their fathers may still cast long shadows, but the new Green Hornet and Kato have come into their own in Century City. The young heroes are busy putting away the last of the city's criminal gangs, but they haven't planned on a new threat -- the city itself! The "Outcast" arc sees a new power rising in Century City. A bureaucrat has seized control of the entire city, and to cement his position, he enlists the help of a killer who wears the Green Hornet costume. Now, Britt Reid, Jr. must fight for his life, and for his father's legacy. The Green Hornet and Kato will have to get as down and dirty as their new foes to preserve everything their fathers left as legacy. In the end, nothing will ever be the same in Century City.