The Green Hornet

On January 31st in 1936, "The Green Hornet" was introduced by its famous theme song, "The Flight of the Bumble Bee". The George W. Trendle radio production was first heard on WXYZ radio in Detroit, the same radio station where "The Lone Ranger" was performed. You may remember that the title character in "The Green Hornet" was really named Britt Reid. He was, in fact, supposed to be the great nephew of John Reid, the Lone Ranger. The Hornet stayed on the air for 16 years. Wikipedia: American radio and television masked vigilante created by George W. Trendle and Fran Striker, with input from radio director James Jewell, in 1936. More. | SHOP The Green Hornet