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    "Finding the culture in pop culture"

    Episode 15: "The Hornet and the Firefly"


    "THE HORNET AND THE FIREFLY"

    AIRED: DECEMBER 30, 1966

    There's an arsonist on the loose in the city and the Hornet takes the case. But Mike Axford has a former police investigator with a specialty in arson that he'd like to bring in. He quickly learns that the man has more to prove than just the case. John and Jim are at odds over the merits of this episode. Take a listen and see.

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    The Green Hornet: A History of Radio, Motion Pictures, Comics and Television by Martin Grams and Terry Salomonson is a reference work we're consulting as we move through the series. Pick up your copy by clicking on the link and getting it today.

    Take a listen and then let us know what you think of the episode by writing us here or at thebatcavepodcast@gmail.com.

    Tags:

    • The Green Hornet
    • Kato
    • Bruce Lee
    • 1966
    • nostalgia
    • pop culture
    • popular culture
    • TV
    • television
    • The Hornet's Sting Podcast
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