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Did CBS Rename Hulk 'David' Because 'Bruce' Sounded Gay?
7 Sep
Summary
- CBS allegedly renamed the Hulk from Bruce to David Banner.
- The network reportedly found 'Bruce' too 'gayish.'
- Stan Lee confirmed the network's reasoning for the name change.
In the 1978 television series "The Incredible Hulk," the protagonist physician and scientist Dr. David Banner transformed into the Hulk under stress. This portrayal deviated from the original Marvel Comics, where the character is known as Bruce Banner. Actor Lou Ferrigno and creator Stan Lee confirmed that CBS executives requested the name change. The network reportedly deemed 'Bruce' to sound too 'gayish' and insisted on 'David.' Lee recalled his protests against altering a long-established name, but the network remained insistent on the change.
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