Lois & Clark: The New Adventures of Superman

About Lois & Clark: The New Adventures of Superman

"Lois & Clark: The New Adventures of Superman" is an American television series that aired on ABC from September 12, 1993 to June 14, 1997. The series, often referred to as simply "Lois & Clark," puts a modern spin on the timeless characters of Superman and Lois Lane. In this incarnation, Clark Kent is an earnest, mild-mannered reporter for the Daily Planet and Lois Lane is a feisty, independent journalist. The show focuses as much on their relationship as their adventures in metropolis.

Making / Production

The series was produced by December 3rd Productions and Warner Bros. Television and was created by Deborah Joy LeVine. The show featured a mix of humor, romance, and action-adventure to bring the iconic characters to a modern audience.

Actors

• Dean Cain as Clark Kent/Superman: Known for his charisma and charm, Cain brought a fresh take on the character, focusing on Kent's human side.
• Teri Hatcher as Lois Lane: Hatcher's portrayal of Lois Lane was met with critical acclaim, giving the character a strong sense of independence and bravery.
• Lane Smith as Perry White: The Editor-in-Chief of the Daily Planet, Smith played Perry with a gruff exterior but a heart of gold.
• Michael Landes and Justin Whalin as Jimmy Olsen: Landes played the role first, with Whalin taking over in later seasons, both portraying the young, eager photographer with earnestness and wit.

Trivia / Interesting Facts

• The title of every episode is based on a popular saying, but with the word 'Superman' added.
• The show's creators made a deliberate choice to have Clark Kent be the true character, with Superman being the disguise.
• Both Dean Cain and Teri Hatcher wrote episodes for the series.
• The series was one of the first to feature a take on the Superman mythos where Lois Lane knew Clark Kent's secret identity.

Awards

While "Lois & Clark: The New Adventures of Superman" didn't win any major awards, it was nominated for several, including a Primetime Emmy for Outstanding Sound Editing for a Series and a Saturn Award for Best Genre Television Series.

Quotes

• "I'm not a Superman, I'm just a working guy." - Clark Kent
• "You got a minute, Kent? Or are you too busy saving the world?" - Lois Lane

Music, Soundtrack

• The main theme for the series was composed by Jay Gruska, establishing an instantly recognizable tune that would play with variations throughout the series.
• Throughout the series, several pop songs were featured, including hits from artists like R.E.M. and Madonna.