![]() ![]() Due to the series' budget limitations, comic book panels were interspersed through each skit in lieu of special effects. Unlike other live-action and cartoon productions of Spider-Man, this version of the web-slinging hero did not speak out loud, instead communicating only with word balloons (having a similar role to Clarabell the Clown of Howdy Doody), in order to encourage young viewers to practice their reading skills. In many of these sketches, in keeping with Stan Lee's writing style, viewers were addressed as "true believers". Spidey defeats him, but the victory is bittersweet: A wall got spoiled when Spidey knocks the Spoiler through it. Spidey links clues to the Spoiler (Skip Hinnant), a mischievous villain who aims to spoil peoples fun. The cast of The Electric Company played the roles of the various characters in each story, with another serving as narrator. 1 Spidey Meets the Spoiler Octo5m The first 'Spidey Super Stories' segment. Stories involved the masked superhero foiling mischievous characters who were involved in petty criminal activities, although sometimes the crooks would commit more serious crimes such as assault or larceny. The Electric Company season 5 opening titles
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