The All-New Super Friends Hour
Description:
The All-New Super Friends Hour was a 1977 animated series that expanded on the original Super Friends cartoon by introducing the Wonder Twins, Zan and Jayna, and their monkey Gleek. The one-hour show featured a segmented format with two shorter stories, a main adventure with the full team, and shorter spots focusing on safety tips and magic tricks. The series was a success and featured guest appearances from other DC Comics heroes.
Series format and content
Segmented structure: Each episode was divided into multiple parts:
Segment 1: A team-up between two Super Friends in a mini-adventure.
Segment 2: A spotlight on the Wonder Twins, who would help teenagers with dangerous behaviors.
Segment 3: The "primary" segment of the week, featuring a longer adventure with all the Super Friends and a guest hero.
Additional shorts: In-between the main segments, there were short spots with safety lessons, first-aid advice, magic tricks, and crafts.
New additions: The series marked the debut of the Wonder Twins, Zan and Jayna, and their pet monkey Gleek.
Guest stars: The show included guest appearances from other DC Comics heroes such as Apache Chief and Black Vulcan.