The Green Hornet
originally aired on ABC
The Green Hornet is a masked vigilante who fights crime with the help of his martial arts expert partner, Kato. The single-season series premiered September 9, 1966, and ran through March 17, 1967, lasting 26 episodes. The character originated as the star of a radio series (1930s to 1950s), and it had previously been adapted to movie serials, comic books, and other media. It was canceled after one season, Lee became a major star of martial arts movies.