Once upon a time, Eddie Murphy was slated to star as the "Number One Super Guy," but the movie was canceled quicker than the human eye.
"Hong Kong Phooey" was a 1974 Saturday morning cartoon produced by Hanna-Barbera. Voiced by Scatman Crothers ("Chico and the Man," The Shining), Hong Kong Phooey was a police station janitor (who happens to be a dog) who would jump into a file cabinet to become his alter ego, a kung fu expert and "number one super guy."
HKP lasted only half a season in 1974, so I was shocked to learn that a live-action movie project starring Eddie Murphy was announced in 2011. I was delighted to find out that there is leaked test footage of this ill-fated venture.
It looks awful, with rock-bottom CGI animation, toilet and urinal jokes.
Here is the opening theme song for the original TV show, but I will warn you, as I was not warned as a '70s kid: Once you hear the song, it may live in your head for the rest of your life.
Previously:
• That time Sublime covered the 'Hong Kong Phooey' theme
