"Super Chicken" was a segment that ran on the animated television series George of the Jungle. It was produced by
Jay Ward and Bill Scott, who earlier had created the Rocky and Bullwinkle cartoons. It debuted September 9, 1967
on ABC.
Super Chicken (voiced by Bill Scott) and his dimwitted lion sidekick Fred (voiced by Paul Frees) who wore a
sweatshirt with a backwards "F" on the front, and had an exaggerated New York Jewish accent, would usually begin
their adventures with the battle cry that went something like: "Quick, Fred, to the 'Super Coupe,'" which was an
egg-shaped air vehicle in which Super Chicken and Fred would fly to the rescue of innocent victims of crime.
His secret identity was well-to-do Henry Cabot Henhouse III (whose name was a play on Henry Cabot Lodge, Jr.);
Fred acted as his butler/servant, etc. When danger reared its ugly head, he would take his "Super Sauce" (often
from a martini glass) and don his "Super Suit," which consisted of a plumed cavaliers hat, cape, Wellington boots,
mask and a sword.
In 1970/71, my father was stationed aboard the USCG Cutter Resolute. Unbeknown to me, or at least long since
lost in the fragmented part of my brain, I was at a very young age, a fan of the "Super Chicken" cartoon show. In his
own right, the Commanding Officer of the Resolute at the time, was, as I understand it, rather "Chicken" about taking
the ship out in bad weather and fog. Both of which were a bad thing, as the ship was stationed out of San
Francisco. My mother, being the very creative person that she was, hand stitched a Super Chicken patch that the
crewmen aboard the vessel sewed onto their jackets. The Super Chicken logo became the unofficial mascot of the
crew of the Resolute. It is my understanding that the Commanding Officer never caught on to the pun. Sadly, my
mother passed away in 2003, following a very brief illness.
In tribute to my mom, albeit just a small one, the nickname "Super Chickens" was given to 311th Raptor Squadron
aboard the Hyperion. My mom was a very special lady who touched more people then the family ever really knew. It
is my hopes that this keeps just a little piece of her memory with me on a day to day basis. Now you know the
meaning behind the name. The photos below show a picture of the patch and the lady responsible for them.
To the pilots that fly the Raptors for the 311th, be proud of the name. Know that when you fire up the birds, you
have a sweet lady and a bunch of sailors watching your six. Good Hunting!
Respectfully,
J. S. Foulger
Commanding Officer
Battlestar Hyperion
Jay Ward and Bill Scott, who earlier had created the Rocky and Bullwinkle cartoons. It debuted September 9, 1967
on ABC.
Super Chicken (voiced by Bill Scott) and his dimwitted lion sidekick Fred (voiced by Paul Frees) who wore a
sweatshirt with a backwards "F" on the front, and had an exaggerated New York Jewish accent, would usually begin
their adventures with the battle cry that went something like: "Quick, Fred, to the 'Super Coupe,'" which was an
egg-shaped air vehicle in which Super Chicken and Fred would fly to the rescue of innocent victims of crime.
His secret identity was well-to-do Henry Cabot Henhouse III (whose name was a play on Henry Cabot Lodge, Jr.);
Fred acted as his butler/servant, etc. When danger reared its ugly head, he would take his "Super Sauce" (often
from a martini glass) and don his "Super Suit," which consisted of a plumed cavaliers hat, cape, Wellington boots,
mask and a sword.
In 1970/71, my father was stationed aboard the USCG Cutter Resolute. Unbeknown to me, or at least long since
lost in the fragmented part of my brain, I was at a very young age, a fan of the "Super Chicken" cartoon show. In his
own right, the Commanding Officer of the Resolute at the time, was, as I understand it, rather "Chicken" about taking
the ship out in bad weather and fog. Both of which were a bad thing, as the ship was stationed out of San
Francisco. My mother, being the very creative person that she was, hand stitched a Super Chicken patch that the
crewmen aboard the vessel sewed onto their jackets. The Super Chicken logo became the unofficial mascot of the
crew of the Resolute. It is my understanding that the Commanding Officer never caught on to the pun. Sadly, my
mother passed away in 2003, following a very brief illness.
In tribute to my mom, albeit just a small one, the nickname "Super Chickens" was given to 311th Raptor Squadron
aboard the Hyperion. My mom was a very special lady who touched more people then the family ever really knew. It
is my hopes that this keeps just a little piece of her memory with me on a day to day basis. Now you know the
meaning behind the name. The photos below show a picture of the patch and the lady responsible for them.
To the pilots that fly the Raptors for the 311th, be proud of the name. Know that when you fire up the birds, you
have a sweet lady and a bunch of sailors watching your six. Good Hunting!
Respectfully,
J. S. Foulger
Commanding Officer
Battlestar Hyperion
