Columbia Pictures has optioned the rights to The Green Hornet, the classic crime-fighting hero whose adventures were chronicled over the generations on radio, television, and in comic books. The studio will adapt "The Green Hornet" into a feature film.

The Green Hornet made his debut on January 31, 1936 on WXYZ Detroit, the creation of the station's George W. Trendle and Fran Striker, who also created the Lone Ranger. The series, which ran until 1952 on the Mutual and NBC Blue networks, followed the adventures of Britt Reid, a bored playboy whose life is changed when he inherits his f...

Happy Birthday to singer Fefe Dobson (1985), operatic singer Josh Groban (1981), TLC member Rozonda "Chilli" Thomas (1971), actor Donal Logue (1966), actress Mary Frann (1943; d. 1998), consumer advocate/politician Ralph Nader (1934), prolific actress Elizabeth Taylor (1932), TV actor Grant Show (1962), actor Adam Baldwin (1962), Iron Maiden guitarist Adrian Smith (1957), Journey guitarist Neal Schon (1954), "WKRP in Cincinnati" star Howard Hesseman (1940), TV and film actress Barbara Babcock (1937), "The Green Hornet" actor Van Williams (1934), Oscar winning actress Joanne Woodward (1930),...

Happy Birthday to singer Fefe Dobson (1985), operatic singer Josh Groban (1981), TLC member Rozonda "Chilli" Thomas (1971), actor Donal Logue (1966), actress Mary Frann (1943; d. 1998), consumer advocate/politician Ralph Nader (1934), prolific actress Elizabeth Taylor (1932), TV actor Grant Show (1962), actor Adam Baldwin (1962), Iron Maiden guitarist Adrian Smith (1957), Journey guitarist Neal Schon (1954), "WKRP in Cincinnati" star Howard Hesseman (1940), TV and film actress Barbara Babcock (1937), "The Green Hornet" actor Van Williams (1934), Oscar winning actress Joanne Woodward (1930),...