Marvel's First Live-Action Thor Also Starred In A Hit TV Show
Long before Chris Hemsworth picked up Thor's mighty hammer, Mjölnir, in the Marvel Cinematic Universe, the first live-action Thor made his debut in a 1988 TV movie. "The Incredible Hulk Returns" continued the television series "The Incredible Hulk," starring Lou Ferrigno and Bill Bixby as the Hulk and David (not Bruce) Banner, respectively. In the film, Marvel's jade giant crosses paths with Banner's former student, Donald Blake, who comes into possession of Thor's hammer. By speaking the name of Odin, Blake is able to summon Thor, portrayed by "The Hughleys" star Eric Allan Kramer.
"The Hughleys" ran from 1998 to 2002, initially