013 Super Friends: Meanwhile, Back At The Hall Of Justice...

Saturday mornings in the 1970s weren’t complete without a bowl of cereal and Super Friends on TV. This week, Michelle and Cherie revisit the classic Hanna-Barbera cartoon that introduced Superman, Batman, Wonder Woman, and… Aquaman (yeah, about that) to a generation of kids.

From Wonder Woman’s invisible jet (how does she park it?!) to the Wonder Twins and their surprisingly useless powers, the sisters look back on the show’s lighter, PSA-filled take on superheroes. They talk about Saturday morning rituals, the toned-down violence compared to the comics, and why Aquaman never stood a chance at being anyone’s favorite.

Along the way, Michelle shares a real-life discovery: Cincinnati’s Union Terminal was the inspiration for the Hall of Justice. Plus, there’s a detour into Schoolhouse Rock, Big Bang Theory, and even Adam West and Burt Ward.

Highlights include:

• Why Christopher Reeve will always be the true Superman
• Saturday morning cartoon traditions of the 70s
• Aquaman’s PR problem (and why even the Big Bang Theory roasted him)
• The Wonder Twins and their monkey sidekick, Gleek
• Those unforgettable PSA moments (“Don’t play with knives, kids!”)
• The Hall of Justice’s surprising real-world inspiration
• A Comic Con story involving Adam West, Burt Ward, and a Robin costume

If you grew up with Saturday morning cartoons, this one’s a nostalgia trip you won’t want to miss.