Stan Lee on Alan Thicke’s TV talk show "Thicke of the Night," January 17, 1984.

Lee discusses the "comic-book revolution" and defend comics against criticism about violence. He argues that Marvel's comics are educational publications that encourage reading among television-obsessed children, explaining how Marvel's characters have human flaws that make them relatable to readers. He discusses Marvel's use of college-level vocabulary, his transition from writer to publisher, and his efforts to adapt Marvel properties for film and television. The interview demonstrates Lee's role as both creator and advocate for elevating comics as a legitimate art form.