David Bruce Banner, the Lead Character in the Incredible Hulk TV Series
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David Bruce Banner: The Incredible Hulk of the 1970s and 1980s
David Bruce Banner is the lead character in "The Incredible Hulk" TV series (1978-1982). He was played by Bill Bixby. In the series, which was inspired by a Marvel comic-book character, Mr. Bixby played David Banner, a research scientist who, after being exposed to gamma radiation during a failed experiment, transforms into the powerful, green-skinned Hulk whenever he gets angry or stressed.
The Incredible Hulk TV series was a critical and commercial success. It ran for five seasons and 82 episodes. The series has been praised for its well-written storylines, its suspenseful action sequences, and its memorable characters. Bill Bixby's portrayal of David Banner has been hailed as one of the best performances in television history.
In addition to Bill Bixby, the series also starred Jack Colvin as Jack McGee, a reporter who investigates David Banner's case, and Lou Ferrigno as the Hulk. The series was created by Kenneth Johnson and produced by Universal Television.
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