File 012: THE SIX MILLION DOLLAR MAN: "The Last of the Fourth of Julys"
Release Date: 08/30/2018
FILE 79: THE SIX MILLION DOLLAR MAN - "The Most Dangerous Enemy"
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John and Jerry Lange are back on Sunday night with “The Most Dangerous Enemy,” which first aired October 17, 1976, and is one of John’s all-time favorites. Steve and Rudy fly to a remote island research station after a primate researcher stops checking in. When Rudy is bitten by one of her test subjects, he gains incredible strength, and he isn’t willing to give it up, even if it means turning on the man he made bionic. Joining them for his first on-camera appearance is longtime bionic fan and regular chat participant Keith Lewis. Welcome Back: Jerry returns after a two-week break and...
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FILE 078: THE BIONIC WOMAN - "Assault on the Princess"
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John Drew and Liz Goddard set sail with "Assault on the Princess," which first aired October 6, 1976. Jaime goes undercover as a blackjack dealer aboard the Princess Louise, a floating casino run by a charming rogue named Lucky. Her mission is to find a double agent known only as "the Iceman" and recover a stolen energy cell that could turn the ship into a floating bomb. Their guest is , ocean liner enthusiast, and the man behind Lido Deck: A Love Boat Podcast (and its now-legendary April Fool's 200th episode). He's the right person to sort out which ship is which in this one. OSI...
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FILE 077: THE SIX MILLION DOLLAR MAN - "Double Trouble"
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John and co-host Jerry Lang are back on Sunday night to open the file on "Double Trouble," which first aired October 3, 1976. Comedy star Flip Wilson guest-stars as Billy Parker, a small-time nightclub comic who happens to look like a visiting African prime minister. A brain implant turns him into a remote-controlled pawn in an assassination plot. Guest Rob Silva rescheduled twice to be here, which meant watching this one three times. That's either true fandom or masochism. He'll let you decide. Ranking the Guest Stars: The hosts start by placing this episode in the series' history of...
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File 076: THE BIONIC WOMAN - In This Corner, Jaime Sommers
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The OSI Files relaunch continues as John and co-host Liz Goddard open the file on the second episode of The Bionic Woman's second season, originally airing September 29, 1976. Just one week after tangling with Bigfoot, Jaime trades the forest for the canvas when Oscar sends her undercover into the world of women's professional wrestling at a rough Washington, D.C. arena. Joining them is writer, editor, pro wrestling announcer, and He's the man behind the classic track's Lindsay Wagner and Lee Majors appearances, and he brings some ringside expertise to the table. Joe's Instant Six: As a...
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FILE 075: THE SIX MILLION DOLLAR MAN - "Nightmare in the Sky"
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"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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"The Last of the Fourth of Julys"
Airdate: April 5, 1974
Written by Richard Landau
Directed by Reza Badiyi
Synopsis: Steve is sent on a mission to a remote island to stop the use of a laser system on a conference of world leaders.
John is joined by bionic action figure reconstruction artist David Alexander and fan Kevin Durkee to discuss this tenth episode of the series. They discuss how this episode goes back to the "spy" elements the movies tried to portray, how this could have worked as a two-part story, and how this is not an episode one would share to the non-bionic fan. Plus, John shares his talking Viewmaster reels that used this episode to showcase, David explains the making of some of his custom action figures, including a Rudy Wells figure, and we play a "spy" themed game of This or That.
It's the return of the podcast as a Facebook Live show. Join us Friday nights at 9:30EST as we discuss an episode of THE SIX MILLION DOLLAR MAN's first season with two fans as well as featuring commentary from our viewers. This audio will be available shortly after in the OSI Files feed.
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David Alexander - Bio forthcoming.
Kevin Durkee -
Bio: Most of the time: Water Treatment for Heat Transfer Specialist
Some of the time: Michigan Air National Guard
Hobbies include: Antique Stores, Collecting way too many vinyl records, View Masters with reels. Running 5k's with my wife.
Throwback TV favorites: Six Million Dollar Man, Bionic Women, Twilight Zone, Batman, X-Files, Battlestar Galactica and many more.
Current TV favorites: Westworld, Man in the High Castle, The Walking Dead, Lost In Space.