The Green Hornet (1936-1952)

One of the most thrilling and popular superhero radio dramas, The Green Hornet followed the daring exploits of Britt Reid, owner and publisher of The Daily Sentinel newspaper.

By day, Reid was an upstanding citizen in the city. But by night, he took on the secret identity of The Green Hornet, a vigilante who fought the criminal underworld alongside his multi-talented valet Kato. Together, they battled a revolving lineup of mobsters, gangsters, and villains plaguing the city streets.

With Kato's martial arts skills and The Green Hornet's array of gas guns and other technology, they left behind only their calling card - a green hornet image burned into something at the crime scene. Their battles for justice were aided by The Green Hornet's ultra-cool vehicle, The Black Beauty, a sleek car outfitted with rockets and other gadgets.

While the police worked tirelessly but struggled, The Green Hornet and Kato dished out their own unique brand of punishment to the city's worst criminals, all while trying to protect their secret identities. The Green Hornet's lines like "Another night's work disintegrated!" made him an icon of the airwaves.