Original glossy 8 x 10 photo of Green Hornet and Kato actors Van Williams and Bruce Lee showing their character masks to the show’s creator, George W. Trendle. The reverse is numbered in pencil, “9804-225.” In fine condition. Encapsulated by PSA as an authentic 'Type I' photograph.
George Trendle (1884–1972) is best known for the characters the Lone Ranger, the Green Hornet, and Sgt. Preston of the Yukon, all of which he co-created with Fran Striker.
Per a 1995 interview with Van Williams: ‘Bruce (Lee) and I went to his (George Trendle’s) penthouse before the show aired. He actually did have all the stuff; basically, Britt Reid was modeled after him. He owned a television station and a newspaper there. He was quite old, but his mind was very sharp. I was quite impressed with the guy.’
The Marc and Mary Perkins Collection.
