File 001: The Six Million Dollar Man - "Doomsday, and Counting" with Jane Merrow
Release Date: 08/07/2015
FILE 075: THE SIX MILLION DOLLAR MAN - "Nightmare in the Sky"
The OSI Files podcast
"Nightmare in the Sky" Airdate: September 26, 1976 Written by Tim Carlson and Terrence McDonnell Directed by Alan Crosland Synopsis: Kelly Wood/Woods returns as she is accused of stealing an experimental aircraft. John and Jerry are joined by writer/podcaster R.J. Sullivan. Together, they discuss Farrah Fawcett's final appearance on the show, John's freaking out over the disappeance scene, and the Farrah figure. Bionic Operative R.J. Sullivan
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FILE 074: THE BIONIC WOMAN - The Return of Bigfoot, Part 2
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"The Return of Bigfoot, Part 2" Airdate: September 22, 1976 Written by Kenneth Johnson Directed by Barry Crane Synopsis: Jaime searches for the alien complex in order to obtain a cure for Steve's radiation sickness. John and Liz are joined by Satin Tights host, Paul K. Bisson. Together, they discuss the music of Joe Harnell, Jaime's first real fight, and the thrill of seeing three bionic beings on one show. Bionic Operative Paul K. Bisson
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FILE 073: THE SIX MILLION DOLLAR MAN - "The Return of Bigfoot, Part 1"
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"The Return of Bigfoot, Part 1" Airdate: September 19, 1976 Written by Kenneth Johnson Directed by Barry Crane Synopsis: Steve is accused of a series of roberies based on the damage that looks to be caused by a bionic operative. John and Liz are joined by Satin Tights host, Paul K. Bisson. Together, they discuss the thrill of having a crossover story, the music of the episode, and the performance of Sandy Duncan. Bionic Operative Paul K. Bisson
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FILE 071 - THE BIONIC WOMAN - "Mirror Image"
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"Mirror Image" Airdate: May 19, 1976 Written by James D. Parriott Directed by Alan J. Levi Synopsis: Jaime is kidnapped and replaced with a duplicate operative who is trying to kill Oscar. John and Liz are joined by Mission Log Podcast host John Champion. Together, they discuss Lindsay Wagner's performance in the dual role, the return of Don Porter to the bionic universe, and the return of Russ. Bionic Operative John Champion
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FILE 070: THE BIONIC WOMAN - "The Jailing of Jaime"
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"The Jailing of Jaime" Airdate: May 12, 1976 Story by Bruce Shelly Directed by Alan Crosland Jr. Synopsis: Jaime is framed for the theft of a decoding device. John and Liz are joined by actor/filmmaker E. Adam Thomas. Together, they discuss the actual crime that took place, how much Oscar has changed in that he stood by Jaime through it all, and the application of bionic strength to open a safe door. Bionic Operative E. Adam Thomas
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FILE 069: THE BIONIC WOMAN - "Fly, Jaime"
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"Fly, Jaime" Airdate: April 14, 1976 Story by Mann Rubin, Teleplay by Mann Rubin and Authur Rowe Directed by Barry Crane Synopsis: Jaime poses as a flight attendant to protect Rudy Wells' life as he transports an energy formula. John and Liz discuss the similarities this episode has with the first season Six Million Dollar Man episode, Survival of the Fittest. Bionic Operative None
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FILE 068 - THE BIONIC WOMAN - "Canyon of Death"
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Canyon of Death" Airdate: April 14, 1976 Written by Stephen Kandel Directed by Jerry London Synopsis: Jaime protects the life of a Native American boy when he wanders inti a top secret testing site. John and Liz are joined by fan Rob Silva as they discuss the depiction of Native Americans in 70s television, Gary Collins return to the world of bionics and the concept of a flying suit.. Bionic Operative ob Silva
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FILE 067: THE BIONIC WOMAN - "Winning is Everything
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"Winning is Everything" Airdate: April 7, 1976 Written by James D. Parriott Directed by Phil Bondelli Synopsis: Jaime acts as navigator in a cross-coutry race in order to retrieve a list of OSI agents that were stolen. John and Liz are joined by author Bobby Nash as they discuss Oscar's last name, the stunt work in the cantena, and Jaime's attraction to our protagonist. Bionic Operative Bobby Nash
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FILE 066: THE BIONIC WOMAN - "Jaime's Mother"
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"Jaime's Mother" Airdate: March 24, 1976 Written by Arthur Rowe (teleplay) and Worley Thorne (story) Directed by Leo Penn Synopsis: Jaime learns her mother was a secret agent for the governent when a woman who looks exactly like her shows up at her doorstep. John and Liz are joined by fan Sarah Wiedemann as they discuss Jaime's history, Jaime's PTSD from her accident, and Jaime's relationship with Helen. Bionic Operative Sarah Wiedemann
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FILE 065 - THE BIONIC WOMAN - Bionic Beauty
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"Bionic Beauty" Airdate: March 17, 1976 Written by James D. Parriott Directed by Alan Crossland Jr. Synopsis: Jaime must find a vital Falcon Circuit by posing as a beauty contestant. John and Liz are joined by Second Union's Jeff Andrew as they discuss Lindsay's singing, Helen as a den mother, and Jeff's bionic collectables. Bionic Operative Jeff Andrew
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The Six Million Dollar Man
"Doomsday, and Counting"
March 1, 1974
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Steve tries to help his Russian cosmonaut friend, Vasily (Gary Collins), when a earthquake disrupts a remote Russian base. Vasilly's fiance is trapped beneath the surface and only the power of a bionic man can save her.
John is joined in the first episode of this new podcast series by fans Eric Cone and Davis Lawson to discuss the episode. In addition, John's guest is actor Jane Merrow who played Irina, the fiance of Vasily. They discuss the episode as well as the state of television production today compared to how it was back in 1974.
In addition, John offers a little historical and pop culture perspective of the day this episode aired.
Make sure you let us know what you think of the episode by calling us at 844-OSI-FILE or by writing [email protected].
From Jane Merrow's website - "I have been acting since I was 8 years old, showing off at any opportunity (all actors are show offs, let them not tell you any differently) However I couldn’t start calling myself a professional until 1960, when I started earning my livelihood at it, with my first job as an ASM and understudy in the Lillian Hellman play TOYS IN THE ATTIC, directed by the talented, irascible John Dexter, who told me that the only reason he hired me, was because he could hear me, not true of my contemporaries, according to him.
Suffice it to say, I have been quite successful as an actor, and able to support myself reasonably well along the way. I loved my career, love my career and will keep at it as long as I am physically and mentally able!
I am not planning to lay out my entire career and life here, I will do that over the life of this site and hope it keeps your interest. Suffice it to say, I have been quite successful as an actor, and able to support myself reasonably well along the way. I loved my career, love my career and will keep at it as long as I am physically and mentally able! Born in England of a German refugee father and an English mother, both artistic, both wonderful, but not with each other, I have divided my life pretty equally between the US and the UK, having had or acquired family in both countries along the way. I have received a few awards, including a Golden Globe nomination and had some nice comments about my work and a few miserable ones. So that’s me for a start."
Eric Cone - Long time bionic fan, he can remember watching the pilot episode with his father. Was recently reunited with his Steve Austin "Action Figure" and is a much happier man for it.
David Lawson - Long time fan. Moderator of the Bionic Toy Action Page on Facebook.