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Aug 9, 2023

"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

Aug 3, 2023

"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

Jul 19, 2023

"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

Jul 11, 2023

"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

Jul 2, 2023

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

Jun 19, 2023

"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

May 29, 2023

"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

May 13, 2023

"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

Apr 26, 2023

"The Deadly Missiles"
Airdate: March 3, 1976

Written by Wilton Denmark
Directed by Alan J. Levi

Synopsis: Jaime is sent to investigate an old friend suspected of developing a radar jamming device.

John and Liz are joined by our own Jerry Lange as they discuss the only crossover of the first season of the Bionic Woman, the idea of the Alex 7000 long before its premeire the next season, and a look at the Bionic Assignment legs.


Bionic Operative

Jerry Lange

Apr 2, 2023

"Claws"
Airdate: Febraury 25, 1976

Written by Sue Milburn
Directed by Phil Bondelli

Synopsis: Jaime must prove that a mountain lion on an animal reserve is not responsible for the deaths of nearby cattle.

John and Liz are joined by voice actor Julie Hoverson as they discuss the better stunt animal, the sudden appearance of an uncle of Jaime's and Tippi Heddren.


Bionic Operative

Julie HOverson

Mar 5, 2023

"A Thing of the Past"
Airdate: Febraury 18, 1976

Written by Philip DeGuere and Terrence McDonnell
Directed by Alan Crossland Jr.

Synopsis: Jaime discovers her school bus driver was an eye witness to mob activities and must protect him from a hitman.

John and Jerry are joined by fan Marianne Powers Sullivan as they discuss the guest appearance of Lee Majors with Jerry Lange, talk about Donald O'Connor, and play a game of This or That.


Bionic Operative

Marianne Powers Sullivan

Jan 7, 2023

"Angel of Mercy"
Airdate: January 28, 1976

Written by James D. Parriott
Directed by Alan J. Levi

Synopsis: Jaime poses as a nurse to rescue an American diplomat and his wife, trapped in a war-torn South American country.

John and Liz are joined by Custom Kenner Six Million Dollar Man and Bionic Woman Project moderator, David Alexander to discuss this first regular episode of the series.  In it, they talk about Andy Griffith, Jaime's abilties on a field assignment, and David's latest cutom figures.. 

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

Ken Holtzhouser

Dec 22, 2022

"Welcome Home, Jaime" Part 2
Airdate: January 21, 1976

Written by Kenneth Johnson
Directed by Alan J. Crosland

Synopsis: Jaime goes on her first solo mission, trying to determine what Carlton Harris is up to in spying on her.

John and Liz are joined by pals, author R.J. Sullivan and "The Quick and the Dad"'s Ken Holtzhouser.  Together, they discuss the banality of Donald, the plot, and the ending. 

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

Ken Holtzhouser

Nov 23, 2022

"Welcome Home, Jaime" Part 1
Airdate: January 14, 1976

Written by Kenneth Johnson
Directed by Alan J. Crosland

Synopsis: Jaime returns to Ojai after months of recovery to set up a new life, but finds an old adversary waiting to exploit her bionic abilties.

John and Liz are joined by pals, author R.J. Sullivan and "The Quick and the Dad"'s Ken Holtzhouser.  Together, they discuss the theme song, Michael Marchetti, and the confusion with this being a Six Mill episode. 

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

Ken Holtzhouser

Sep 3, 2015

The Bionic Woman

"The Ghosthunter"

May 26, 1976

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Jaime is sent to act as the governess of the daughter of an OSI scientist.  She must also ensure that the sensor device he is working on his not tampered with by any outside forces.  The wrinkle is the outside force appears to be the dead wife and mother of the two who is jealous of Jaime.

John is joined by The Bionic Book author, Herbie J. Pilato and writer/producer Joel Eisenberg to discuss this first season ending episode of The Bionic Woman.  In addition, John's special guest is Bionic Woman creator and co-writer of the episode, Kenneth Johnson.  The two discuss the episode as well as Kenny's history as a producer and writer that lead up to The Bionic Woman.

In addition, John offers a little historical and pop culture perspective of the day this episode aired.

Make sure you let us know what you think of the episode by calling us at 844-OSI-FILE or by writing director@theosifiles.com. 


OUR GUEST FOR THIS EPISODE

With his start as a producer of The Mike Douglas Show, Kenneth Johnson has had a long, impressive career as a producer, director, writer, and creator of many iconic television and movie characters.  From his "The Secret of Bigfoot" episode of The Six Million Dollar Man to his movies such as Steel and Short Circuit 2, Kenny has captured the imagination of many fans of genre television in a way that goes beyond the traditional storytelling process.  You can learn more about Kenny and his works by visiting his home page and by writing him.  (He really does reply.)


 

OUR BIONIC OPERATIVES FOR THIS EPISODE

Herbie J Pilato is a writer/producer who's worked for NBCUniversal, Syfy, A&E, Bravo; Warner Bros., and Sony, among other television networks, and studios. He is also the author of a number of media tie-in/pop-culture books, including Glamour, Gidgets and the Girl Next Door, and The Bionic Book, which features original commentary from Lee Majors, Lindsay Wagner, Harve Bennett, Kenneth Johnson, series creator (and sci-fi-novelist king Martin Caidin), and Richard Anderson (who wrote the Foreword). As the Founder of the Classic TV Preservation Society (a nonprofit organization dedicated to the positive influence of classic TV programming), Herbie J offers TV & Self-Esteem Seminars to schools, colleges, community, senior and business centers around the country.  Each week he serves as host and moderator at the Barnes & Noble Media Center in Burbank, CA for Throwback Thursdays- one of L.A.'s most unique live events where, as he says, "the past and present TV, film, publishing, music and positive-thought communities mix, mingle and meet."  For more information about Throwback Thursdays, the Classic TV Preservation Society, or any of Herbie J's books, email: classictvps@gmail.com or visit:  www.classictvps.blogspot.com.    

 

 

 

 

Joel Eisenberg is a writer and producer whose new book series, “The Chronicles of Ara”, an epic 8-volume fantasy saga written with Stephen Hillard, has been released to rave reviews by Incorgnito Publishing’s Topos Books imprint. Joel is a partner in Eisenberg-Fisher Productions and former head of EMO Films@Paramount Studios, feature film production companies. He is the co-founder of All Cities Media, an entertainment industry networking group. His events have been hosted by Warner Brothers, Paramount Studios, Sunset-Gower Studios and the Law Offices of Greenberg-Traurig, among others. Feature projects include “Unreleased” and “April Showers”, the latter based on the Columbine school shootings scenario. “January Rain” and “Assassin and Son” are presently in development, as is a new television version of an old horror comic book favorite (to be “re-announced” shortly). Joel is the writer of several award-winning independent feature films and producer of a slate of past and upcoming feature and television projects including “Mirkwood,” based on the amazon.com bestseller and the aforementioned “The Chronicles of Ara” fantasy novel series. In early 2007, Joel was fortunate to have received substantial international publicity by locating, identifying, organizing and archiving a long-considered lost handwritten John Steinbeck archive, collectively valued at nearly $1 million. Author: “How to Survive a Day Job,” “Championship Networking,” “The Mirkwood Codex” (upcoming). Contributor: “Tales of the Dead” and numerous others. Learn more about Joel and his works by visiting his website.

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