Wow, talk about a blast from the past! When a copy of The All New Super Friends Hour Season One Volume Two (yes, it's a mouthful!) arrived in my mailbox, I eagerly tore into the first disc and watched some of the episodes that night. While the animation isn't quite what they're showing these days on Saturday mornings, the reunion of Superman, Batman, Robin, Wonder Woman, Aquaman, and a mixed bag of others (like Zima and Samurai) brighten my day the same way that they did back in the 1980s.

The episodes are set up in four shorter "episodes" per hour with extras in between. Some of the best moments in the series involve these moments like safety tips, health moments from various heroes, and puzzles and games (like the magic trick Aquaman teaches, making a dime disappear).

While they seem pretty goofy to me, the Wonder Twins, Zan and Jayne, plus their space-monkey Gleek, are involved in teen-related issues at least once an hour, making their inclusion relevant for the age groups watching. For instance, the Twins tackle a dangerous "Initiation" and equally problematic "Game of Chicken" that teach children and youth to make wise decisions even when pressured by their peers.

In more standard storylines, like the alien invaders in "Coming of the Anthropods," these Superfriends battle forces that threaten the peaceful existence of Earth's population. Along the way, we're treated to "Holy Henchmen!" moments like we experienced during the Adam West-Burt Ward Batman series, and silly exchanges amongst our beloved heroes.

For those of you interested in some nostalgia, these tales from our youth (okay, my youth) are spirited representations of an age when truth, justice, and the American Way stood for the best life for everyone. And good people stood united against common threats. But the series also shines some light back on a few voices you've heard before&ellips; even if you didn't know they were Super Friends.

In the villain department, Ted Cassidy (The Addams Family's Lurch) voices Mantra, while heroic Superman is voiced by Danny Dark, who has done plenty of NBC voiceovers. The phrase "Meanwhile, at the Hall of Justice" still gives me shivers, and that's the voice of William Woodson... who Minnesota Twins fans probably recognize for some comedic promotions. And lastly, I'll mention Ryan Seacrest's predecessor, Casey Kasem, who voiced both Robin and Shaggy from Scooby Doo!

Overall, it's a fun jaunt down memory lane. And you could certainly do worse when showing your kids what heroes stand for and how to behave when facing difficult choices. Maybe they'll grow up loving heroes too, and exhibit actions that would make the Super Friends proud.

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