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Bruce the Super Hero
Bruce returns to Manila to investigate the murder of his sister, Susan Chang. On the night of her attack she was helped by an amateur-boxer, Ramon "Rocky" Roblado. Behind Susan's death is the 'Black Dragon Society', who are searching for a sacred Samurai sword hilt which contains a map leading to a hidden location of one billion in Gold. Upon the discovery that Rocky may have the artefact, the leader of the Black Dragon's orders his men to retrieve it for him at any cost.
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Plot Summary
This is a pilot episode for a proposed TV series that never got picked up. The story centers around Bruce, a mild-mannered accountant who discovers he has superpowers. He struggles to balance his ordinary life with his newfound abilities and the responsibility of being a superhero. The pilot episode sets up his initial attempts at crime-fighting and the humorous situations that arise from his inexperience.
Critical Reception
As a unaired pilot, "Bruce the Super Hero" did not receive widespread critical reception. It is primarily known among collectors of television memorabilia and fans of Norman Lear's work. The concept was considered too similar to existing superhero tropes and perhaps not suited for Lear's typical brand of social satire.
What Reviewers Say
Conceptually interesting but ultimately unproduced.
A rare Norman Lear property that didn't make it to series.
Humorous premise with potential that was never fully realized.
Google audience: Information on Google user reviews is unavailable as the pilot was never broadcast to a general audience.
Fun Fact
This pilot was intended to be a vehicle for "All in the Family" actor Rob Reiner, but he ultimately passed on the role, leading to Gabe Dell being cast.
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