Episode 7: Shazam! - "The Athlete"

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Shazam!

"The Athlete"

October 12, 1974

 

 

After the dark themes of the previous two episodes, John and Richard tackle the ideas of equality and realizing your dreams in "The Athlete".  Is this a tale that still needs to be told today?  What is it about the "utterance of a single word" that lends such credibility to the show?  Would this story need to be altered as we've discussed with previous stories in order to work for a modern audience?  Are the stunts seen in this episode the best in the entire series? 

 

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Moral: “Everyone should be given a chance to prove his or her abilities."

 

Guest Cast

 

William Kirby Cullen as Tommy

Marcia Mae Jones as Mrs. McGill 

Stephen Liss as Bob 

Butch Patrick as Jack 

Stephanie Steel as Kellie