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Discusses the Hercules legend and its treatment in films, outlines the origins of the two television series, profiles the cast and characters, and summarizes each episode of the first three seasons of "Hercules" and the first two of "Xena"
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Hercules and Xena have become the television success story of the decade. Viewers can't get enough of the bigger-than-life stars, Kevin Sorbo and Lucy Lawless. Not since Star Trek have there been such avid fans as those who tune in each week to watch Hercules: The Legendary Journeys and Xena: Warrior Princess.Who are Kevin Sorbo and Lucy Lawless? Are they really overnight stars? What are they like? Why Hercules? And, where did the idea for Xena come from? Who writes and produces the shows?The ideal collectible, this two-in-one fact-filled book includes: the genesis of Hercules from mythology to film and TV action hero, the full history behind the creation and development of these two successful shows, biographies of the stars of both series, season-by-season reviews and critiques of each episode, and color section featuring photos of Kevin Sorbo and Lucy Lawless, including pictures of them before they were stars.
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