Since CGI didn't exist, the Hulk's massive size was achieved by Lou Ferrigno’s physique and green makeup that took three hours to apply. For transformation scenes, Bill Bixby wore green contact lenses and small facial prosthetics.
The show follows Dr. David Banner, a scientist who, due to exposure to gamma radiation, transforms into the Incredible Hulk, a giant green-skinned monster with incredible strength and durability. Banner, played by Bill Bixby, tries to find a cure for his condition while on the run from authorities and confronting various villains. the incredible hulk -1978 tv series-
The of the green makeup and practical effects Since CGI didn't exist, the Hulk's massive size
After an accident exposes him to gamma radiation and the tragic death of his wife in a car accident—events that haunt him—David finds that extreme anger transforms him into a massive, green-skinned creature. After an explosion destroys his lab, the world believes David Banner is dead, prompting him to live a nomadic life under assumed names, searching for a cure while helping people in trouble along the way. David Banner, a scientist who, due to exposure
The Incredible Hulk ran for five seasons and spawned three subsequent television movies. It proved to a skeptical Hollywood that comic book properties could be treated with prestige and intellectual weight. It bridged the gap between comic book fandom and mainstream audiences, appealing to viewers who would never otherwise pick up a comic book.