"Say Jim! That's a bad outfit! Whooooaa!"
From George Reeves’ classic TV look, to Christopher Reeve’s timeless movie costume, through to the modern designs worn by Brandon Routh, Henry Cavill, and Tyler Hoechlin, we are diving deep into the evolution of one of the most important aspects of the Man of Steel myth, the suit itself!
This week Rob and Alan are joined by Rob’s old friend and Superman expert Parker Johnson for the first episode of a two-part special where we discuss and rank every live-action Superman suit put to screen.
Which designs stand the test of time? Which ones took bold risks? And how have these costumes reflected the changing times and changing interpretations of Superman himself?
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TIMECODES:
00:17:55 - New York World's Fair Parade Costume
00:23:42 - Kirk Alyn Serial suit
00:27:53 - George Reeves Black and White Suit
00:33:45 - George Reeves Color Suit
00:39:37 - Bob Holiday 1966 Broadway Musical Suit
00:47:10 - David Wilson 1975 TV musical Suit
00:57:10 - Christopher Reeve Suit
01:10:45 - John Haymes Newton Superboy #1 Suit
01:18:00 - Gerard Christopher Superboy #2 Suit
01:24:30 - Dean Cain Lois & Clark Pilot episode Suit
01:29:18 - Dean Cain early season one episodes suit
01:30:40 - Dean Cain really low neckline suit
01:32:00 - Dean Cain main Lois & Clark series suit
01:43:20 - Dean Cain Lois & Clark BLACK suit
01:47:30 - Nicolas Cage Superman Lives/The Flash suit
01:58:45 - Joey Tribbiani Rubies Superman Halloween costume
Thanks to Shawn Allen for our music. Editing & Show Notes by Alan Burke. Timecodes, additional editing and social media by Rob O'Connor.
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