"Stranger in Broken Fork"
Airdate: December 13, 1974
Written by Bill Svanoe (story), Wilton Denmark (teleplay)
Directed by Christian Nyby
Synopsis: Steve survives a crash of his plane but is left with amnesia. He struggles to learn who he is while dealing with a town of mistrusting folks.
John and co-host, artist Jerry Lange, are joined by writer/editor Glenn Greenberg as they discuss how the episode feels more like a Bionic Woman story, should this have been a two-parter, and how this story shows Steve as the hero when he is under stress.
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Glenn Greenberg
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"Act of Piracy"
Airdate: November 29, 1974
Written by David Ketchum (story), Peter Allan Fields (teleplay)
Directed by Christian I. Nyby II
Synopsis: Steve and an oceanographic expedition are seized by a ruthless dictator to be used as pawns.
John and co-host, artist Jerry Lange, are joined by artist Pete Wallbank as they discuss the more lighthearted aspects of this episode, the flirtatious nature of Steve Austin, and Pete's artistic endeavors with the bionic shows.
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Pete Wallbank
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"The Deadly Replay"
Airdate: November 22, 1974
Written by Wilton Denmark
Directed by Christian I. Nyby II
Synopsis: Steve gets the chance to "climb back on the horse" by test piloting the very landing craft that caused him to become bionic.
John and co-host, artist Jerry Lange, joined by fan Rob Silva as they discuss the retcon of Steve's past flight with the addition of new characters and the wrinkle that his accident was more deliberate than was originally shown. Does it work here? Is it all necessary?
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Rob Silva
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"The Midas Touch"
Airdate: November 15, 1974
Written by Donald L Gold & Lester Wm. Burke (story) and Lester Wm. Burke and Peter Allan Fields (teleplay)
Directed by Bruce Bilson
Synopsis: Steve investigates a shady mining operation that Oscar is apparently fronting. John and co-host, artist Jerry Lange, joined by fan Kevin Durkee as they discuss Steve's characterization, the lost potential of this story, and John's issues with this particular episode.
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Kevin Durkee
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"Straight on Til Morning"
Airdate: November 8, 1974
Written by D.C. Fonatana
Directed by Lawrence Doheny
Synopsis: Steve tries to help an alien family trapped on Earth from being captured by a fearful public and a curious Oscar Goldman.
John and co-host, artist Jerry Lange, are on their own for this episode as they discuss character motivations from episode to episode, the actor Cliff Osmond, and the novelization of this episode
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None
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"The Seven Million Dollar Man"
Airdate: November 1, 1974
Written by Peter Allan Fields
Directed by Dick Moder
Synopsis: Steve discovers that Oscar has authorized the creation of another bionic operative. The problem is, Barney Miller, the second bionic man, is not handling his implants as well as Steve.
John and co-host, artist Jerry Lange, are joined by the Fortress of Baileytude host, Michael Bailey. They discuss the retcon of Steve's origins, the fighting styles of 70s TV, and the thinking behind choosing an unstable person for a medical experiment. In addition, we play This or That with a director Dick Moder theme.
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"The Pal-Mir Escort"
Airdate: October 4, 1974
Written by Margaret and Paul Schneider
Directed by Lawrence Dobkin
Synopsis: When the Prime Minister of a small country has a heart attack while negotiating a peace treaty with neighboring countries, she is selected to receive the first bionic heart. Steve is assigned to protect her while she is transported to the secret hospital where the procedure will take place.
John and co-host, artist Jerry Lange, are joined by longtime fan Elizabeth Goddard. They discuss the changing of country names in the political climate of the 70s and Anne Revere's performance. In addition, we play This or That with a focus on those targeted by the Red Scare of the 50s.
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"Pilot Error"
Airdate: September 27, 1974
Written by Edward J. Lasko
Directed by Jerry Jameson
Synopsis:A plane carrying Steve, a senator, and the senator's aides crashes in the desert. Steve must lead the others to safety despite being blinded in the crash.
John and co-host, artist Jerry Lange, are joined by longtime fan Mike Nelli. They discuss the more serious tone to this episode and the lack of bionics used, especially to resolve the situation. Plus, we discuss the novelization of this episode, the only one, besides "The Secret of Bigfoot" to get a solo adaptation. In addition, we play This or That with a focus on the writers of the two series.
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