[1] Super Chicken was designed as a parody of the affluent WASP archetype of the 1950s—complete with martini drinking and a sense of social obligation.
[citation needed] The character’s civilian name, Henry Cabot Henhouse III, is a nod to politician Henry Cabot Lodge Jr.[2] The character of Super Chicken is an exaggerated play on these traits, much like the crime-fighting millionaire Bruce Wayne/Batman, as well as earlier heroes like Zorro and the Scarlet Pimpernel.
The original pilot for Super Chicken included a cast featuring Don Knotts as the voice of Super Chicken and Bill Dana, but the project was shelved and eventually recast, with Bill Scott taking over the lead role, and Paul Frees, who impersonated Ed Wynn in his performance of the Fred character.
He then transforms into the superhero Super Chicken, donning a plumed cavalier's hat, cape, Wellington boots, mask, and sword.
But upon further investigation by Super Chicken and Fred, the culprit is actually Louie the Lapin, who was wearing an Easter Bunny disguise.