Bill Bixby (THE MAGICIAN) is still the best .

Was part of a live chat commentary for this tonight at mixlr.com/goliverse/

This is the pilot episode for the Bill Bixby "Hulk" series- one of those shows that was a big part of my childhood. I almost know this by heart so I didn't even need to watch it.

Perfectly fine for a 70s TV movie that's the origin story of a superhero. But it's very slow going in spots for modern viewers.

Hey, they condensed almost everything here into a few minutes over the credits of the last movie- just saying.

I totally didn't realize how much they talk about donuts in this until tonight.

It's easy to look back on the 1977 feature-length pilot of the the Incredible Hulk television series, also titled The Incredible Hulk and dismiss it for looking a bit naff. In truth it is, but that's because we've been spoiled by 42 years worth of advances in serialised storytelling as well as astonishing advances in technology just to bring the eponymous character to life.

There's too much science, not enough Hulk and I'm not sure if the dystopian feeling that this 'film' has was a smart move for the pilot. However, given that this is still considered the definitive screen version of the Hulk, I'm looking forward to making my way through this series.

Hulk films ranked
Hulk actors ranked

man, why is this deadass the best Hulk movie

A great start to a show that I've been really falling in love with and it's the Best Hulk movie we've ever gotten!

"Der unglaubliche Hulk"

Der erste Pilotfilm zur Kultserie mit Lou Ferrigno und Bill Bixby. In der Serie löst Hulk, bzw. David (nicht Bruce) Banner im Endeffekt Kriminalfälle, wie das bei Superhelden auf dem Bildschirm damals Usus war. Der Pilotfilm behandelt aber eigentlich ausschließlich die Origin-Story, natürlich um ein paar Details abgeändert, mit einem relativ tragischen Unterton und mit ganz putzigen Frankenstein Reminiszenzen. Lou Ferrignos Maske und MakeUp sind ziemlich schlecht gealtert und sehen einfach nur cheesy und trashig aus. Aber ich sehe ihm trotzdem gern zu, wenn er Dinge kaputthaut, Leute durch die Gegend wirft und dabei brüllt wie King Kong. Ein gewisser Nostalgiebonus ist daran sicherlich nicht ganz unbeteiligt.

Short tempered Dr. David Banner must not only endure a dead wife that still causes him grief a year on, but now contends with a beastly alter ego that only comes out when he gets upset. Kenneth Johnson’s reimagining of the Hulk for TV successfully turns the comic book premise into a tragedy. Where the temptation may be to resort to camp when a green monster is involved, Johnson instead opts for complete seriousness. In fact, stretches of the film are downright melancholy, as Joe Harnell’s sad, but memorable theme, would attest. It’s an approach that works well. Also, for a TV movie from 1977, there is some actual bona fire artistry in the way the film is edited and paced. The way some flashbacks are presented are striking displays of directorial prowess. Bill Bixby is great as Dr. David Banner, communicating well his character’s vulnerability and Everyman appeal. Susan Sullivan is solid in support.

hell yeah!!!!

I have nostalgia for these movies so here 5 stars i love this film

SHITTY SUPERHERO MONTH #18

This gets the Hulk. It’s more tragic than epic. It’s more sad than exciting (although it is a little exciting at times). I like the Lou Ferrigno approach to the Hulk. I like Bill Brixby as David Banner. I like the 1970s Incredible Hulk. Wow. SHITTY SUPERHERO MONTH is a miraculous time indeed.

man, why is this deadass the best Hulk movie

Langatmiger Pilotfilm zur Hulk-Serie.

Visual á parte, o roteiro é bem construído e os personagens estão decentes. Apesar da trama enrolar demais em alguns momentos, realmente não parece ter sido feito nos anos 70, algumas soluções são plausíveis. Um bom telefilme que encabeçou a série clássica do Incrivel Hulk, que foi um sucesso.

Really great film!

Really great film!

First of two pilots for the television series that ran for 82 episodes over 5 seasons.
Well made adaptation, certainly for its time, of the comic character Hulk into a live-action tv show. With Bill Bixby as Dr Banner and Lou Ferringo as the Hulk.

The show was created by Kenneth Johnson who later on would make the sci-fi series "V".
Some elements from the comic were changed, with approval of Stan Lee, like the Hulk having lesser strength and can't speak. In Kenneth Johnson's opinion this would work better in a live-action format.
After the series was cancelled three tv-movies were made.

Don’t make me angry you’re wouldn’t like me when I angry

This was actually really enjoyable. Though the acting isn’t great and the editing can be terrible at times, this was still a really entertaining film. It isn’t so bad it’s good, but there are still some unintentionally funny moments in it and the make up on the Hulk is actually really good. At first I thought it was going to be awful but as the film continued I started to like it more and more. Overall, it isn’t a great film, but it is definitely an entertaining one.