"O, Elders, whose fate is strong..." - On the fantasy adventure SHAZAM!/CBS/1974-77 Michael Gray starred as Bill Batson, a young radio station broadcaster who transformed into a superhero when he said the word Shazam! (an acronym comprised of the first letters of the ancient immortals Solomon, Hercules, Achilles, Zeus, Atlas, and Mercury who gave Billy his powers). To summoned his ancient benefactor Billy invoked "O Elders, whose fate is strong and wise, appear before my eyes."