Spider-Man (1960s animation)

Spider-Man is an animated television series that ran from 1967 to 1970, originally produced in Canada, that was the first animated adaptation of the Spider-Man comic book series. It first aired on September 9, 1967 on the ABC television network in the United States.

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Animated television series - 1967 - 1970 - Canada - Spider-Man - Comic book - September 9 - ABC - Television network - United States

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It featured the adventures of Marvel Comics most famous character and it has proven to be the most famous, as well as the final, production by Grantray-Lawrence Animation. This season followed the comics with some fidelity with at least two direct adaptations of stories by Stan Lee and Steve Ditko.

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Marvel Comics - Grantray-Lawrence Animation - Stan Lee - Steve Ditko

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The second and third seasons were produced at a dramatically reduced budget by Krantz Films under Ralph Bakshi. This cost cutting is most apparent with two episodes reusing almost the entire footage from two Rocket Robin Hood episodes as well as remaking previous episodes with minimal changes. In addition, the episodes took a darker tone with darkly colored settings and atmospheric music.

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Krantz Films - Ralph Bakshi - Rocket Robin Hood

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In particular, the theme song of the show has become a popular standard. It is believed to be recognized by nine out of ten Americans.

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