Incredible Hulk The complete Third Season
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The Incredible Hulk's third season (1979-1980) continued to
cultivate the intriguing mix of melancholy drama and room-wrecking
action that initially attracted its audience, while exploring new
ways to tell the story of David Banner (Bill Bixby) and his quest to
tame the monster (Lou Ferrigno) inside him. Most of the episodes
follow the Fugitive-like framework of the previous seasons, with
Banner becoming entangled in dramas both big and small on his lonely
journey; over the course of the third season, he rescues a glam rock
singer (Mackenzie Phillips) in the season opener "Metamorphosis",
gets blackmailed by mobsters in "Nine Hours," and winds up on a
chain gang in "The Slam" (actor Charles Napier, who provided the
growls for the Hulk in later seasons, is among the episode's guest
stars). But the creators also stepped away from the formula for
several episodes, including "Proof Positive," which gives a back
story to dogged reporter Jack McGee and a terrific showcase for
actor Jack Colvin; "Homecoming" also fleshes out Banner's history by
introducing his family in a Thanksgiving setting, which is naturally
disrupted by the arrival of the Hulk. The season is not without its
false notes ("Behind the Wheel" has Banner turning into the Hulk
while attempting to deliver a baby), but for the most part, it's one
of the show's most solid seasons, anchored as always by Bixby's
enormously empathetic performance. The five-DVD set includes all 23
episodes of The Incredible Hulk's third season, as well as an
informative featurette, "Remembering The Incredible Hulk: An
American Classic." The 18-minute extra includes interviews with
series creator Kenneth Johnson and several of the show's writers and
producers, who discuss the challenges of keeping the show fresh in
its third season, as well as the personal tragedies incurred by
Bixby during its production. A brief promotion for the Incredible
Hulk theatrical release, which includes clips from the movie and a
chat with star Edward Norton, rounds out the extras. --Paul Gaita
Product Description
Primetime Emmy® Award Nominee Bill Bixby and the iconic Lou Ferrigno
return as The Incredible Hulk in Season Three of the action-packed,
unforgettable series! Rejoin heroic scientist David Banner (Bixby)
as he continues his quest to find a cure that will stop his
transformations into the enraged Hulk (Ferrigno). This 5-disc set
includes all 23 exciting episodes and all-new bonus content
featuring show creator Kenneth Johnson. Joining The Hulk on his
mysterious journeys are impressive guest stars, including Fred Ward
(Tremors) and Robert Davi (Profiler). Don't make him angry—take home
Season Three today!