Pioneers of Television  Lou Ferrigno and Burt Ward on Childhood Dreams

These actors fulfilled their dreams of becoming a superhero. Details

 

Program: Pioneers of Television

Episode: Lou Ferrigno and Burt Ward on Childhood Dreams

As a child, Lou Ferrigno read Hulk comic books and wished he could be like The Hulk, which he accomplished when he won the role on "The Incredible Hulk." Burt Ward's childhood dream was to become "Superboy" --- instead, he beat out more than 1,000 other actors to become Robin, Batman's young sidekick on the series "Batman."

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Duration: (2:05)
Premiere Date: 01/29/2013
Episode Expires: Never
TV Rating: NR


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