Zeroman

Premise

The Zerosuit grants its wearer invulnerability, though the weave is thinner in areas like the solar plexus, and flight achieved with a cry of "Out, Out and Away!" apparently through super-flatulence. It also provides superhuman strength and the ability to shoot sticky glue-like super-mucus from the nose during allergies. However, the suit is susceptible to anti-static sheets, which incapacitate the wearer and cause the suit to bulge uncontrollably.

Characters

Les Mutton, also known as Zeroman, is an absent-minded and mild-mannered postman who still lives with his mother at age sixty-three. He gains superpowers from an alien supersuit and fights crime in Fair City, maintaining a secret identity in reverse of Superman: Les does not wear glasses, but Zeroman does, and the Zero-Specs serve as a communication system with his ally Ty. Despite the obvious resemblance, only Ty and Gary recognize the connection.

Les's secret hideout is under his mother's house, accessed via a toilet that scans his bum print. He has romantic feelings for co-worker Sally but cannot express them, and he is neurotic, clumsy, and cheerful, though brave and good-hearted. His mother Jaundice Mutton, voiced by Doris Roberts, is a cruel, bitter woman who loathes her son but is Zeroman's biggest fan, once taking him hostage in an episode reminiscent of Misery.

Episodes

Thirteen episodes were produced, with a second season announced but unlikely after Leslie Nielsen's death. The complete series was released on DVD in North America on June 2, 2009. Episode titles include "Crack of Doom" (written by J.D. Smith), "Smotherly Love" (David Finley), "Hamsassin" (Dale Schott), "Super Suit and Ty Required" (J.D. Smith), "Artificial Intolerance" (David Finley), "Mutton In Common" (Peter Sauder), "Peace Off" (Simon Racioppa, Richard Elliott, J.D. Smith), "Son of Zeroman" (J.D. Smith), "The Hummidifier" (David Finley), "Z-Man of Alcatruss" (David Finley), "Disorder in the Court" (Peter Sauder), "Alpha Beta VH Les" (Jonathan Wiseman, Chris Roy, Andrew King), and "Les Than Zero" (Peter Sauder).