1966 Captain America Spouting Shakespeare in Marvelese

In this commercial/bumper for the 1966 Marvel Superheroes cartoon shows, we see a poorly dressed Captain America spouting Shakespearean Marvel lingo at its audience.  According to YouTuber TheHoldingCoat, "Shot off the TV with Super 8mm camera, audio recorded on a reel-to-reel by placing the microphone near the TV's speaker, this is Captain America (played by Arthur Pierce) on WNAC-TV, Ch. 7"

One commenter even goes further, noting, "According to the new book "Super Boys" by Brad Ricca, this wild rant by a poorly costumed Captain America -- a local TV preview to the Captain America cartoons -- was written by none other than Jerry Siegel, co-creator of Superman."

THAT... is wierd...

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TV Review: Marvel's Agents of S.H.I.E.L.D. Season 1 Episode 3

By: Chris "Sledge" Douglas

Episodes 1, 2

So yeah, my apologies for being so late with this. The thing is... this week's show left me with very little excitement... and that's saying something. Even though the show has had it's detractors, I had been one of the few people enjoying it for what it is (a spy show set in the Marvel Cinematic Universe with perhaps some occasional cameos), rather than what everyone else wanted it to be (straight up superhero action show).

This week though... well, read on. Of course, spoiler warnings are in effect.

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TV Review - Marvel's Agents of S.H.I.E.L.D. Season 1 Episode 2

Marvel's Agents of S.H.I.E.L.D.
Produced By: ABC Studios

By: Chris "Sledge" Douglas

For Episode 1

As I mentioned in last week's review, I thought the premiere episode was a fine show. It served it's purpose, and was perfectly acceptable telivision. I fully enjoyed it.

However, much like Man of Steel, the people I talked to were sorely divided, with some saying they liked it, while others insisting it was a grave disappointment.

Will this week's episode garner that same response?

Again, read with caution, and prepare for more spoilers.

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TV Review - Marvel's Agents of S.H.I.E.L.D. Season 1 Episode 1

Marvel's Agents of S.H.I.E.L.D.
Produced By: ABC Studios

By: Chris "Sledge" Douglas



So tonight was the night for the Marvel Cinematic Universe to come to TV... and how was it?

Well, prepare for some spoilers!

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