The Green Hornet
In the pilot for “The Green Hornet” series, Bruce Lee was invited to portray Kato alongside Van Williams. His role introduced the art of Kung Fu to Western media for the first time, captivating audiences in the U.S. and Hong Kong with his exceptional physical abilities. Bruce Lee reprised his role in three crossover episodes of “Batman” and made appearances in other TV series, including “Ironside,” “Blondie,” and “Here Come the Brides.”