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Wilfred Bailey Everett Bixby III (January 22, 1934–November 21, 1993) was an American actor, director, and producer. His career spanned more than three decades, during which he became well-known for a variety of television roles. Bixby achieved early popularity starring as Tim O'Hara in the CBS sitcom "My Favorite Martian" (1963-1966), and he later played the widowed father Tom Corbett in the ABC sitcom "The Courtship of Eddie's Father" (1969-1972). He was also recognized for his role as stage magician and detective Anthony Blake in "The Magician" (1973-1974). Bixby's most iconic role came in the late 1970s when he portrayed Dr. David Banner in the CBS science-fiction drama "The Incredible Hulk," a role he reprised in three television movies. In addition to acting, he directed numerous episodes of shows throughout his career. Bixby was nominated for three Emmy Awards. He passed away from complications of prostate cancer on November 21, 1993, at age 59. His enduring legacy is marked by his kind and compassionate portrayals and the versatility he brought to his work across television and film.
Bill Bixby
Bruce Banner
for Bruce Banner in 1970s Avengers T.V. movie plot, and cast.
Suggested by wolverine
Plot: Nick fury learns about a god-like being that will terrorize New York. He realizes that he has to assemble a team of earth's mightiest heroes. Being the head of S.H.I.E.L.D, he has files of every superhero. He then contacts the F.B.I., saying that he wants to speak to Steve Rogers,, or Captain America. Rogers arrives at the military museum in New York, where he meets Nick Fury. Nick Explains to Steve about the team he's forming. Steve decides to be recruited and help fend off Loki. Loki finally arrives in new york. The reason he's there is so that he can take revenge oh his half brother, Thor. he attacks almost every street, and the police cannot stop his destruction. That's when they called Nick Fury. Nick decided to let this be their first mission. Nick called Tony Stark( Iron Man), Dr. David Banner, Thor, and Hawkeye. He had them to go to to the centre of New York and fend off attacks. Loki later came to the Stark Tower, and was threatening Tony Stark. Tony replies to the threats with just one line:" We have a hulk". Loki pushes Tony off the ledge to kill him, but his Iron Man suit puts itself together on tony, saving his life, and having Iron Man flying through the air. David Banner later shows up, asking what's going on. Captain America explains, while Hawkeye is shooting down Loki's goons. David banner later gets knocked over, then transforms to the Hulk. Hulk, by then, is jumping on to buildings and destroying the goons. Thor all of a sudden shows up, and tries to negotiate to Loki. It doesn't work. They hac]ve an all out war. And later, it is the Avengers that win. they decided to remain a team. cast Reb Brown as Captain America/ Steve Rogers Burt Reynolds as Iron Man/ Tony Stark Bill Bixby and Lou Ferrigno as David Banner/ Hulk Warren Beatty as Thor Charles Heston as Nick Fury Gene Wilder as Hawkeye/ Clint Barston
