Isis: Funny Gal

"Funny Gal" is the twelfth episode of season one of the superhero action series Isis. It was directed by Hollingsworth Morse with a script written by Sid Morse. It first aired on CBS on Saturday morning on November 22nd, 1975. In this episode, a woman named Carrie Anson steals Rick Mason's boat as a publicity stunt. She runs into engine trouble in the middle of the ocean and Isis must swoop in to save the day. She calls upon another superhero, Captain Marvel, to help pull the ailing vessel back to shore.

Notes & Trivia

 * Isis was created by Russell Bates and developed by Marc Richards. It was produced by Norm Prescott and Lou Scheimer of Filmation Associates.


 * Some websites title this episode "Funny Girl", but it is actually "Funny Gal" according to the DVD menu.


 * This episode is included on disc two of the Secrets of Isis: The Complete Series DVD collection by BCI. This disc contains isolated music and effects soundtrack for this episode.


 * Executive producer Richard M. Rosenbloom is credited as Dick Rosenbloom in this episode.


 * Writer Sidney Morse is credited as Sid Morse in this episode.


 * Actor John Davey is given a "Special Guest Star" credit in this episode.


 * This is the first appearance of Captain Marvel on Isis. Captain Marvel is the central protagonist from the show's companion series Shazam!. Actor John Davey makes three appearances on Isis. He makes one appearance in season one and two appearances in season two. He appears next in "Now You See It...". He appeared last in "The Odd Couple" episode from season two of his own series.

Quotes

 * Cindy Lee: You know something Mr. Mason, I think you ought to get married.
 * Rick Mason: I'm going to.
 * Andrea Thomas: You are?... When?
 * Rick Mason: As soon as I find someone who looks like Isis, and cooks like you.

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