Stan Lee interview, Chicago PBS station WTTW, 1978.

In this PBS television segment, critic Johanna Steinmetz interviews Stan Lee, who discusses creating realistic, flawed superheroes who face everyday problems, Marvel's approach emphasizing satire over violence, and characters like Spider-Man and Silver Surfer as complex figures. Following the interview, Steinmetz discusses the comic industry's societal value with hosts John Callaway and Jim Reynold, including perspectives on comic content and impact on young readers. Footage runs about 8 minutes.