First show for my little guy

[givedaddy5]

Hello to all on this board.

I know it has been pretty quiet around here lately with not much news and I am not someone who posts a lot but I am usually check this site a few times a week.

I am asking for some assistance from experienced GAH watchers.

I have a 3 year old son who is superhero crazy. I have started to let him watch some super hero stuff. He currently loves "Spiderman and his Amazing Friends" from the 80's, Superman The Movie, and the Adam West Batman. He also liked "Batman-Brave and the Bold", and "Superman - The Animated Series" although it is a little too violent for him so I will hold off on more of that.

I started watching GAH when I was 3 so I figured now is as good of a time as ever to get him started. My question is which episode do you think would be the best for him to get started? My first thought was the pilot but I don't think he will sit through the 2 hour episode yet and there is not much "superhero stuff" in the first 45 minutes or so. Train of Thought was another option as that is the first episode I watched after not seeing an episode for 10 years and got me instantly hooked again but I just don't know.

I would love any feed back that anyone can provide.

Thanks in advance!

[MelMac]

I was 2 when the pilot aired, and remembered watching it. The other episodes I remember watching during its span were "Train of Thought" (because of the trains), "200 MPH Fastball" and "The Resurrection of Carlini" as far as clear memories. I also remember watching "Beast in the Black," but that one is a tad too scary for him I think.

I'd say "ToT" would be a good one, but you may have to explain why Ralph gets hurt.

The others would be "200 MPH Fastball," "It's All Downhill from Here" and maybe any one of the first season stories.

All of these tend to not be super violent - even Ralph's knock out in "ToT" can read a bit funny until you see he's hurt.

Of course, you could always have him watch the pilot from the first time Ralph actually uses the suit to the conclusion. I think he could work out that Ralph got the suit from aliens, and it doesn't work right because he lost an important part of the suit (the book).

[The J-Man]

"Hog Wild". Lots of frenetic visual action, and a very simple plot. Perfect for a toddler.

[The J-Man]

"The Good Samaritan" and "Captain Bellybuster and the Speed Factory". Strong, simple narratives with solid superhero action.

[HoudiniDerek]

My wife is not a fan, so I do not get to indoctrinate them on this show yet.

Good thing we have The A-Team.