Incredible Hulk: Pilot (Part 2)

"Pilot (Part 2)" is the second part the premiere episode of the live-action superhero fantasy series The Incredible Hulk. The series is based on the Marvel Comics character of the Incredible Hulk, as first envisioned by writer Stan Lee and artist Jack Kirby back in 1962. The episode was written and directed by Kenneth Johnson and premiered on CBS on Friday, November 4th, 1977 at 9:00 pm. The series stars Bill Bixby in the role of tormented scientist Doctor David Banner, Lou Ferrigno as his muscle-bound alter ego, the Hulk, and Jack Colvin as pesky investigative reporter, Jack McGee.

Notes & Trivia

 * This is the second of five episodes of The Incredible Hulk directed by Kenneth Johnson. It is the second of eight episodes where he is credited as a writer.


 * Final appearance of Doctor Elaina Marks; dies in this episode. Elaina's death plays a pivotal role in the series as Jack McGee believes that it is the Hulk that is responsible for her death, and pursues him doggedly, searching to unveil what he believes to be the truth.

Quotes

 * The Hulk: RRRAAAAAARRGGGGGH!