File 016: THE SIX MILLION DOLLAR MAN - "The Pioneers"
Release Date: 12/26/2018
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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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 Pioneers"
Airdate: September 20, 1974
Written by Kathy Barrett (story) * Bill Svanoe (Teleplay)
Directed by Christian I Nyby II
Synopsis: Steve and Rudy go in search of a downed satellite containing two astronauts testing a suspended animation formula. But one of the two has awakened prematurely and in a manic rage, tears through the countryside with unusual strength.
John and co-host, artist Jerry Lange are joined by actor and filmmaker E. Adam Thomas. They discuss the music of this episode, the poor use of Vince Dedrick in the stunt scenes in this episode, and the ties this episode has with "The Secret of Bigfoot". Plus, Adam shares his Six Million Dollar Man lunch box from Big Bang Pow!, his Lindsay Wagner signed copy of the second season of the Bionic Woman DVD set, and his Alan Oppenheimer and Lee Majors signed copy of The Six Million Dollar Man box set. In addition, he also has a movie poster for Godzilla vs. The Bionic Monster, something Universal was diligent about suing over. In addition, we play This or That created by Jerry with a Lee/Lindsay in other projects theme.
Join us Friday nights at 10:00EST as we discuss an episode of THE SIX MILLION DOLLAR MAN with a fan as well as featuring live commentary from our viewers. This audio will be available shortly after in the OSI Files feed.
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