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Isis
"The Class Clown"
September 25, 1976
Isis tries to convince a young man that while his practical jokes may be humorous and have no malicious intent, they can lead to disaster.
We have to ask, didn't we cover this story in the last season? And didn't the previous story, "Funny Gal" do it better? John and Richard sit down to discuss what is a technically proficient story that hits all the beats, but in the end feels like a retread of themes from the previous season. In addition, they also talk about the unlikability of the guest character.
It's all here and we want to hear from you on what you think of the episode. Write us as ShazamIsisPodcast@gmail.com.
Moral: "Practical jokes may have no harmful intent, but when not thought out can lead to disaster."
Guest Cast
Alvin Kupperman as Rudy
David Cole as Stanley
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Albert Reed as Dr. Barnes
Shazam!
"Ripcord"
September 25, 1976
Bill is a young boy who is in a hurry to grow up so that he too can skydive like his older brother. The problem is, he's in so much of a hurry, he doesn't always think and gets himself and his brother into trouble. Can Billy help Bill see how wrong he is or will it take an act that gets his brother in danger for him to see the error of his ways?
John and Richard discuss the Mego line of toys that features Captain Marvel, the brevity of the episode in terms of length of story time, and John's horrible flashbacks to Jaime Sommers' skydiving accident.
It's all here and we want to hear from you on what you think of the episode. Write us as ShazamIsisPodcast@gmail.com.
Moral: “Sometimes there are things that a kid wants to do but he's too young for. Be patient. We grow up a lot sooner than we think."
Guest Cast
James Daughton as Larry Sherwood
Patrick Labyorteaux as Bill Sherwood
Susan Pratt as Dorothy Kaufman
William Bryant as Harry Miller
Isis
"The Hitchhikers"
September 18, 1976
Isis must convince two teens about the dangers of hitchhiking because the reckless activity costs them their lives.
We're back to our reviews of Isis with a look at the second episode of the second season. John and Richard discuss how this episode might play out if it were produced today, they argue over whether or not hitchhiking is relevant today in an Uber society, and the film techniques used to make this episode.
It's all here and we want to hear from you on what you think of the episode. Write us as ShazamIsisPodcast@gmail.com.
Moral: "Hitchhiking is a dangerous activity. You should never get in a car unless you absolutely know and trust the person driving the vehicle."
Guest Cast
Jewel Blanch as Hope
Barry Miller as Charlie
Lynn Tufeld as Joanne Clayton
Brad David as Steve
Shazam!
"Bitter Herbs"
September 18, 1976
Yale is a teen who wants to join an outdoor group called "The Overlanders". But one of the leaders has a problem with this because Yale and his family are Jewish. What he doesn't know is that Yale's father is also helping Mexican authorities with smuggling of religious artifacts across the border.
We're back with our first review in over a year and we start off with one of the best episodes in the series. John and Richard discuss the stunt flying that reminded John of Jackson Bostwick's work in the first season, how this episode stands out for how it handles the theme of tolerance compared to other shows of the 70s, and the unprecedented three appearances of Captain Marvel in this episode.
It's all here and we want to hear from you on what you think of the episode. Write us as ShazamIsisPodcast@gmail.com.
Moral: “Prejudice and bigotry are two words that mean not liking somebody, calling them names because they different somebody. It's pretty silly. In some ways, all of us are different, in others, we're all the same. The important thing about a person is not the color of his hair or his skin, or his religion, whether he's tall of short, skinny or fat. What is important is something called character. Ask yourself is he honest? Does he care about others? Is he good? If the answers yes, call him friend."
Guest Cast
Lindin Chiles as Orin Clyde
Milt Kogan as Jack Michaels
James Van Patten as Harry
David Gruner as Yale Michaels
Darel Glaser as Joe Olveira
After a near year-and-a-half absence, the podcast returns. Before John and Richard set off once again in the RV to travel the highways and the byways of the land discussing those two iconic shows we love so much, they need to do a little house cleaning, or RV cleaning, if you will.
They discuss DC's decision to cancel a planned release of the classic Monster Society of Evil, Shazam! in HD on DC Universe, the fate of DC Universe, the fate of Isis in a modern world, and the recent Shazam movie.
It's all here and we want to hear from you on what you think of the episode. Write us as ShazamIsisPodcast@gmail.com.