tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4234186212443451984.post6346689793786327623..comments2023-10-22T06:40:50.595-04:00Comments on MONSTER DAD: The Incredible Hulk (1977)Glenhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16729869327075752532noreply@blogger.comBlogger1125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4234186212443451984.post-65937097141721486112015-02-09T13:18:47.718-05:002015-02-09T13:18:47.718-05:00MonsterDad:
I too grew up watching the 1970-80...MonsterDad:<br /><br />I too grew up watching the 1970-80's version of the Incredible Hulk on T.V.. I also recently discovered the series again on Netflix. I originally got a chuckle when I saw it in the queue, and figured it'd be good for a laugh. Most of what I grew up watching was pretty hokey (Munsters, I dream of Jeanie, etc..) So, admittedly the bar was quite low. <br /><br />I was completely blown away by the pilot. It was nothing like I remembered the series to be, and nothing like I expected. The quality of that two part pilot got me going on what would eventually become a journey through the entire series. Some were better than others, and I did eventually hit some pretty bad episodes. But I was amazed at the quality of the series overall. <br /><br />The attempt to make it about David Banner's "condition" and treat him like a real character and not a comic book was, I think, the genius of the show.<br /><br />I know a lot of the comic book fans hate the show because the Hulk was played by Ferrigno and just not comic book enough. I think they hate the fundamental concept of the story being about Dr. David Banner trying to find a cure, and the effects of his transformation on his life.<br /><br />Personally, I think there's room enough in the universe for the Bixby-Johnson interpretation and the big budget marvel movies. They're just so different that it's easy to accept each for what it is.<br /><br />Anyway, great blog and thanks for letting me share my story.<br /><br />Also, I'd be interested to hear what you think of my impressions on some of the better episodes. I wrote about them here: http://mbeck.hubpages.com/hub/The-Incredible-Hulk-Classic-TV-Series-1978-11-Best-Episodes<br /><br />M. Beckhttp://mbeck.hubpages.comnoreply@blogger.com