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Jan 14, 2024

"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

Aug 6, 2023

"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

Apr 11, 2023

"Big Brother"
Airdate: March 7, 1976

Written by Kenneth Johnson
Directed by Cliff Bole

Synopsis: Steve helps a street kid overcome his gambling addiction by becoming his Big Brother.

John and Jerry are joined by voice actor Julie Hoverson as they discuss the music in the episode, the Big Brother program, and the third season over as it comes to a conclusion


Bionic Operative

Julie HOverson

Mar 12, 2023

"The Bionic Badge"
Airdate: Febraury 22, 1976

Written by Wilton Denmark
Directed by Cliff Bole

Synopsis: Steve goes undercover as a cop to find the ring that is stealing the parts to a nuclear weapon.

John and Jerry are joined by fan Mike Nelli as they discuss how Steve works as a cop, the actor Noah Berry and play a game of This or That.


Bionic Operative

Mike Nelli

Feb 13, 2023

"Love Song for Tanya"
Airdate: Febraury 15, 1976

Written by David H. Balkan and Alan Lynn Folsom
Directed by Phil Bodelli

Synopsis: Steve must protect a Russian Olympic gymnast who is targeted by her own people while dealing with her amorous feelings.

John and Jerry are joined by fan Kevin Durkee as they discuss the guest appearance of Lindsay Wagner with Liz Goddard, talk about the popularity of the Olympics, and play a game of Bionic Squares.


Bionic Operative

Kevin Durkee

Jan 29, 2023

"The Golden Pharaoh"
Airdate: Febraury 8, 1976

Written by Margaret and Paul Schneider
Directed by Cliff Bole

Synopsis: Steve has to recover a stolen statue before a visiting dignitary arrives to inspect it.

John and Jerry are joined by writer R.J. Sullivan as they discuss the differences in Farrah Fawcett's characters, the story of Wheels Jackson, and the familiar looking embassy.  Join us once a month as we continue to explore the bionic universe in our Facebook Live show.  Follow our page for more details. 


Bionic Operative

R.J. Sullivan

Jan 18, 2023

"The Secret of Bigfoot, Part 2"
Airdate: Febraury 4, 1976

Written by Kenneth Johnson
Directed by Alan Crossland Jr.

Synopsis: Steve must stop the aliens from setting off a device that will create a devastating earthquake.

John and Jerry are joined by...YOU!  In this special episode, we turned things over to various viewers of the show and gave them a chance to talk about the impact the Bigfoot episode had on their lives.

Join us once a month as we continue to explore the bionic universe in our Facebook Live show.  Follow our page for more details. 


Bionic Operative

YOU

Jan 15, 2023

"The Secret of Bigfoot"
Airdate: February 1, 1976

Written by Kenneth Johnson
Directed by Alan Crossland Jr.

Synopsis: Steve encounters the creature of legend when he searches the woodlands for missing scientists and their equipment.  But what is the secret of Bigfoot?

John and Jerry are joined by Geek Radio Daily's Billy Flynn and artist Pete Wallbank to discuss this fan favorite episode.  In it, they talk about how the first episode is one of the best setups in all of television, the impact Bigfoot had in 70s culture, and the battle scene.  Plus, Liz shows up for a cameo to share her thoughts.

Join us once a month as we continue to explore the bionic universe in our Facebook Live show.  Follow our page for more details. 


Bionic Operative

Billy Flynn

Pete wallbank

Dec 4, 2022

"Hocus Pocus"
Airdate: January 18, 1976

Written by Richard Carr (story) and James Schmerer
Directed by Barry Crane

Synopsis: Steve recruits Audrey Moss to help him recover a stolen code book by a paranoid ganster.

John and Jerry are joined by pal, Sarah Wiedemann.  Together, they discuss the return of Audrey Moss, the awesomeness that is Jack Colvin, and bionic breakdown with the cold. 

Join us once a month as we continue to explore the bionic universe in our Facebook Live show.  Follow our page for more details. 


Bionic Operative

Sarah Wiedemann

Nov 20, 2022

"The Winning Smile"
Airdate: December 21, 1975

Written by Gustave Field and Richard Carr
Directed by Arnold Laven

Synopsis: Steve helps Callahan prove her innocence when it appears she may be acting as a spy and selling secrets to the enemy.

John and Jerry are joined by pal, Second Union's Jeff Andrews.  Together, they discuss the old look for Callahan, the focus on her love life and Jeff's bionic collection.  

Join us once a month as we continue to explore the bionic universe in our Facebook Live show.  Follow our page for more details. 


Bionic Operative

Jeff Andrews

Nov 13, 2022

"Clark Templeton O'Flaherty"
Airdate: December 14, 1975

Written by Frank Dandrige and Dennis Pryor
Directed by Ernest Pintoff

Synopsis: Steve must find who is stealing OSI secrets. Could it be the janitor?

John and Jerry are joined by pal, Geek Radio Daily's Billy Flynn.  Together, they discuss the potential for more stories with the OGA, Louis Gossett Jr., and play a game of This or That.  

Join us once a month as we continue to explore the bionic universe in our Facebook Live show.  Follow our page for more details. 


Bionic Operative

Jeff Andrews

Oct 30, 2022

"Divided Loyalty"
Airdate: November 30, 1975

Written by Jim Carlson and Terrence McDonnell
Directed by Alan Crossland Jr.

Synopsis: Steve must rescue a defecting scientist, but he has a reluctant son to deal with.

John and Jerry are joined by pal Second Union's Jeff Andrews.  Together, they discuss the unique opening for the episode, the actor Ned Romero and play a game of This or That.  Note, the original 

Join us Sunday nights at 7:00ET as we discuss an episode of THE SIX MILLION DOLLAR MAN and Wednesday nights at 7:00ET as we discuss an episode of THE BIONIC WOMAN with a fan as well as featuring live commentary from our viewers. 


Bionic Operative

Jeff Andrews

Oct 3, 2022

"The White Lighting War"
Airdate: November 23, 1975

Written by Wilton Denmark
Directed by Phil Bondelli

Synopsis: Steve is sent to Georgia to find the underworld connection to a moonshine ring with ties to the US government.

John and Jerry are joined by pal Mike Nelli.  Together, they discuss the unusual cases the OSI takes on, the backgrounds of some of the actors in the episode and play a game of This or That.  Note, the original 

Join us Sunday nights at 7:00ET as we discuss an episode of THE SIX MILLION DOLLAR MAN and Wednesday nights at 7:00ET as we discuss an episode of THE BIONIC WOMAN with a fan as well as featuring live commentary from our viewers. 


Bionic Operative

Mike Nelli

Sep 19, 2022

"The Blue Flash"
Airdate: November 16, 1975

Written by Sheridan Gibney and Sidney Field
Directed by Cliff Bole

Synopsis: Steve becomes a dockworker in order to find a missing OSI Agent and a shipment of computer micorchips.

John and Jerry are joined by pal Todd Wiedemann.  Together, they discuss Rodney Allen Rippey, the technical side of bionic implants and play a game of This or That.  Note, the original 

Join us Sunday nights at 7:00ET as we discuss an episode of THE SIX MILLION DOLLAR MAN and Wednesday nights at 7:00ET as we discuss an episode of THE BIONIC WOMAN with a fan as well as featuring live commentary from our viewers. 


Bionic Operative

Todd Wiedemann

Sep 4, 2022

"The Bionic Criminal"
Airdate: November 9, 1975

Written by Richard Carr (teleplay) and Peter Allan Fields (story)
Directed by Leslie H. Martinson

Synopsis: Barney Hiller is reactived as part of an OSI experiment, but Steve is wary of Barney's motives in agreeing to it in the first place.

John and Jerry are joined by pal E Adam Thomas.  Together, they discuss the return of Barney Miller/Hiller, the lack of energy in this sequal script, and play a game of This or That.

Join us Sunday nights at 7:00ET as we discuss an episode of THE SIX MILLION DOLLAR MAN and Wednesday nights at 7:00ET as we discuss an episode of THE BIONIC WOMAN with a fan as well as featuring live commentary from our viewers. 


Bionic Operative

E. Adam Thomas

Aug 21, 2022

"One of Our Running Backs is Missing"
Airdate: November 2, 1975

Written by Kenneth Johnson & Elroy Schwartz
Directed by Lee Majors

Synopsis: Steve finds that his friend, a professional football player, is being hunted by a group of former players who have a lot of money riding on the outcome of a particular game.

John and Jerry are joined by pal Todd Wiedemann.  Together, they discuss Lee Majors' directing style, the choice of slow motion for bionic action, and play a game of This or That.

Join us Sunday nights at 7:00ET as we discuss an episode of THE SIX MILLION DOLLAR MAN and Wednesday nights at 7:00ET as we discuss an episode of THE BIONIC WOMAN with a fan as well as featuring live commentary from our viewers. 


Bionic Operative

Todd Wiedemann

Aug 7, 2022

"Target in the Sky"
Airdate: October 26, 1975

Written by Larry Alexander
Directed by Jerry London Synopsis: Steve goes undercover as a lumberjack to find a missing OSI Agent.

John and Jerry are joined by writer Dayton Ward.  Together, they discuss the music of the episode, the actor Denny Miller, and play a game of This or That.

Join us Sunday nights at 7:00ET as we discuss an episode of THE SIX MILLION DOLLAR MAN and Wednesday nights at 7:00ET as we discuss an episode of THE BIONIC WOMAN with a fan as well as featuring live commentary from our viewers. 


Bionic Operative

Dayton Ward

Jul 24, 2022

"The Deadly Test"
Airdate: October 19, 1975

Written by James D. Parriott
Directed by Christian I Nyby II Synopsis: Steve takes over as head of a pilot school that features students from all over the world in order to protect a Middle Eastern prince

John and Jerry are joined by guest Rob Silva.  Together, they discuss Steve's own career as a pilot, the lack of bionic action in the episode, and play a game of This or That.

Join us Sunday nights at 7:00ET as we discuss an episode of THE SIX MILLION DOLLAR MAN and Wednesday nights at 7:00ET as we discuss an episode of THE BIONIC WOMAN with a fan as well as featuring live commentary from our viewers. 


Bionic Operative

Rob Silva

Jul 10, 2022

"The Wolf Boy"
Airdate: October 12, 1975

Written by Jerry London
Directed by Judy Burns Synopsis: Steve travels into the wild with his friend Kurota to find a feral child believed to be the son of a dead diplomat.

John and Jerry are joined by guest Julie Hoverson 19 Nocturne Boulevard.  Together, they discuss the phenomenon of finding feral children in media including Lucan, the continuing story of Fujiota, and play a game of This or That.

Join us Sunday nights at 7:00ET as we discuss an episode of THE SIX MILLION DOLLAR MAN and Wednesday nights at 7:00ET as we discuss an episode of THE BIONIC WOMAN with a fan as well as featuring live commentary from our viewers. 


Bionic Operative

Julie Hoverson

 

 

 

Jun 26, 2022

"The Son & Dance Spy"
Airdate: October 5, 1975

Written by Jerry Devine
Directed by Dick Moder Synopsis: Steve attempts to prove his msucian friend is innocent of espionage.

John and Jerry are joined by guest John Champion of the Mission Log Podcast.  Together, they discuss the merits of having Sonny Bono in the episode, the musical choices used, and play a game of This or That.

Join us Sunday nights at 7:00ET as we discuss an episode of THE SIX MILLION DOLLAR MAN and Wednesday nights at 7:00ET as we discuss an episode of THE BIONIC WOMAN with a fan as well as featuring live commentary from our viewers. 


Bionic Operative

John Champion

 

 

 

Jun 12, 2022

"The Price of Liberty"
Airdate: September 28, 1975

Written by Kenneth Johnson and Justin Edgerton
Directed by Dick Moder Synopsis: Steve must rescue the Liberty Bell after it is stolen and threatened with destruction.

After the two-part "Return of the Bionic Woman", this is an interesting and more thoughtful and lowkey episode in terms of bionics. Fan Kevin Durkee joins John and Jerry to discuss the importance of the Liberty Bell as a symbol and the slower pacing of this story and how it works out well.

Join us Sunday nights at 7:00ET as we discuss an episode of THE SIX MILLION DOLLAR MAN and Wednesday nights at 7:00ET as we discuss an episode of THE BIONIC WOMAN with a fan as well as featuring live commentary from our viewers. 


Bionic Operative

Kevin Durkee

 

 

 

May 29, 2022
"The Return of the Bionic Woman, Part 2"
Airdate: September 21, 1975

Written by Kenneth Johnson
Directed by Dick Moder Synopsis: Jaime goes on a mission with Steve and it almost ends in disaster.

The third season of reviews kicks off with a highly anticipated episode. Fan Elizabeth Goddard joins John and Jerry to break it all down and to play some fun games.  Plus, we talk about the impact having Lindsay back on the show had for the series.

Join us Sunday nights at 7:00ET as we discuss an episode of THE SIX MILLION DOLLAR MAN and Wednesday nights at 7:00ET as we discuss an episode of THE BIONIC WOMAN with a fan as well as featuring live commentary from our viewers. 


Bionic Operative

Elizabeth Goddard

 

 

 

May 22, 2022
"The Return of the Bionic Woman"
Airdate: September 14, 1975

Written by Kenneth Johnson
Directed by Dick Moder Synopsis: Steve learns that Jaime Sommers is alive and he demands answers.

The third season of reviews kicks off with a highly anticipated episode. Fans Rod DeLuca and Marianne Powers Sullivan join John and Jerry to break it all down and to play some fun games.  Plus, we talk about the impact having Lindsay back on the show had for the series.

Join us Sunday nights at 7:00ET as we discuss an episode of THE SIX MILLION DOLLAR MAN and Wednesday nights at 7:00ET as we discuss an episode of THE BIONIC WOMAN with a fan as well as featuring live commentary from our viewers. 


Bionic Operative

Rod De Luca

Marianne Powers Sullivan

 

 

 

May 1, 2022

"Steve Austin, Fugitive"
Airdate: April 27, 1975

Written by Mark Frost and Richard Carr (teleplay) and Wilton Denmark (story)
Directed by Russ Mayberry Synopsis: Steve is accused of a murder orchestrated by a man out for revenge. We come to the end of the second season of reviews with our look at "Steve Austin, Fugitive". Steve is accused of the murder of an OSI technician and it's up to Callahan to help him. David Alexander joins John and Jerry to break it all down and to showcase his latest custom action figures.

Join us Sunday nights at 7:00ET as we discuss an episode of THE SIX MILLION DOLLAR MAN and Wednesday nights at 7:00ET as we discuss an episode of THE BIONIC WOMAN with a fan as well as featuring live commentary from our viewers. 


Bionic Operative

David Alexander

 

 

 

Apr 15, 2022
"Outrage in Balinderry"
Airdate: April 20, 1975

Written by Paul and Margaret Schneider
Directed by Earl Bellamy Synopsis: Steve comes to the aid of a US ambassador to the country of Balinderry when the ambassador's wife is kidnapped by terrorists.

John and co-host, artist Jerry Lange, are joined by artist Pete Wallbank to discuss the political implications of this episode, especially in Pete's country of England.

Join us Sunday nights at 7:00ET as we discuss an episode of THE SIX MILLION DOLLAR MAN and Wednesday nights at 7:00ET as we discuss an episode of THE BIONIC WOMAN with a fan as well as featuring live commentary from our viewers. 


Bionic Operative

Pete Wallbank

 

 

 

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