The Green Hornet was created as a radio series by George W. Trendle and Fran Striker, debuting on January 31, 1936. It introduced the character Britt Reid, a newspaper publisher who fights crime as the masked vigilante The Green Hornet.
The Green Hornet character made his first appearance to the public in the radio series, establishing the foundation for all subsequent adaptations.
The Green Hornet was adapted into a live-action television series starring Van Williams as Britt Reid and Bruce Lee as Kato. The series aired from September 9, 1966 to May 17, 1967.
A theatrical film adaptation of The Green Hornet was released, starring Seth Rogen as Britt Reid. The film aimed to reintroduce the character to modern audiences.