Shazam!

TV-G1974•22m•6.2/10

Sci-Fi & FantasyAction & Adventure

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6.2/10(25)

The live-action adventures of Captain Marvel! By uttering a single magic word young Billy Batson transforms himself into the world's mightiest mortal, Captain Marvel. The acronym of the first letters of the names of the six elders who train Billy with their respective special gifts: Solomon, wisdom; Hercules, strength; Atlas, stamina; Zeus, power; Achilles, courage; and Mercury, speed, in a word ... SHAZAM!

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Production

Filmation Associates, Warner Bros. Television, DC

Language

Status

Ended

First Aired

September 7, 1974

Last Aired

October 16, 1976

Networks

CBS

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Seasons & Episodes

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Season

The Joyriders

Air date: 1974-09-07

Chuck Wagner tended to "go along with the crowd" rather than speak up for what he believed in, where his buddies were concerned. However, when Chuck's buddies decided to steal cars and ride around in them for fun, Chuck and his buddies learned a valuable lesson in honesty with the aid of Captain Marvel.

The Brothers

Air date: 1974-09-14

Billy must reveal his identity as Captain Marvel in order to save the life of Danny Martin, who has been bitten by a rattle snake and is lost in the wilderness. The only person who can "show" Captain Marvel the way to the stricken boy is Danny's younger brother, Chad Martin, who is blind.

Thou Shalt Not Kill

Air date: 1974-09-21

Billy and Mentor try to help a girl who wants to protect a horse she loves from it's owner who wants to put it down.

The Lure of the Lost

Air date: 1974-09-28

A woman is concerned about her brother, Gary, when he seems to have fallen in with the wrong crowd: a drug dealer named Brock. Billy and Mentor must help Gary break free of his connections with Brock.

The Road Back

Air date: 1974-10-05

Gary, the man who works for a drug dealer agrees to testify against his boss, Brock. While his friend, Mark decides not to. They were being brought to the D.A. in a police car but Brock helps them escape. Now Gary decides to turn to Billy and Mentor for help. They decide to go into Brock's office to get the evidence they need to use against him. But Mark might not be on their side.

The Athlete

Air date: 1974-10-12

Kellie has her mind set on being a part of the all-boys Varsity Team. But there are two boys who will do anything in order to get her off the team - perhaps even by planting test answers in her locker.

The Treasure

Air date: 1974-10-19

Valuable Indian artifacts are being pilfered by a couple of unsavory characters until an Indian boy and his grandfather combine forces with Billy, Mentor and Captain Marvel. The joint efforts of our group result in the apprehension of the thieves and the restoration of the artifacts.

The Boy Who Said "No"

Air date: 1974-10-26

Rather than "get involved," Larry Burns claims to have seen nothing when questioned about the robbery he has seen Ron Craig commit. However, Larry soon discovers that he is "involved" a good deal more than he cares to be when Craig threatens Larry's parents and Larry appeals to Billy and Mentor for assistance.

The Doom Buggy

Air date: 1974-11-02

Don has dropped out of school to be a mechanic. But when he and Billy get lost in the desert, he sees that he doesn't know as much as he thought he did.

E10

The Brain

Air date: 1974-11-09

Billy must help a nerdy newcomer to the community who will do anything to be accepted, including taking foolish risks.

E11

Little Boy Lost

Air date: 1974-11-16

The love that 9-year-old Howard feels for a puppy helps the boy to understand the love his father, Sam, feels for Howard. The faint glimmerings of this understanding enable Howard to find the help necessary--Billy, Mentor and Captain Marvel--to save his father's life.

E12

The Delinquent

Air date: 1974-11-23

Billy persuades Frank Carlin, a dedicated camp counselor, to let Billy teach a survival course to the boys at camp. The plan is devised to enable Billy to "draw out" Norm, a smart-alecky 13-year-old with low self-esteem and no friends, and, hopefully, help Norm like himself enough to begin to like others.

E13

The Braggart

Air date: 1974-11-30

Alan Chandler is a likeable boy of 14, but feels inferior to his peers unless he gains the center of attention by telling one of his fantastic tales. Most of the lies Alan tells seem small and harmless. However, Billy demonstrates to Alan the truth in these words of a wise man: “If a person makes one mistake, then lies to hide it, he has made two.”

E14

The Past Is Not Forever

Air date: 1974-12-07

Poor Jackie is being accused of robbing the gas station he works at because he has a criminal record. Plus it was done using the keys. Tough guy Vinnie doesn't want Jackie hanging around his sister, Mellie.

E15

The Gang's All Here

Air date: 1974-12-14

Vinnie is out on bail and ready to get even with that rat-fink Jackie. Billy tries to talk to Vinnie, but ends up being bound and gagged. Vinnie and Jackie's confrontation at the oil refinery almost takes one of their lives.