Amazing Spider-Man: The Deadly Dust (Part 1)

"The Deadly Dust (Part 1)" is the second episode of season one of the superhero action series The Amazing Spider-Man. It was directed by Ron Satlof with a script written by Robert Janes. It first aired on CBS on April 5th, 1978. In this episode, a group of college students steal a supply of plutonium as a form of protest. An L.A. reporter named Gale Hoffman attaches herself to Peter Parker hoping to get an interview with Spider-Man.

Notes & Trivia

 * "Spider-Man" was create by writer Stan Lee and artist Steve Ditko.


 * Executive producer Charles W. Fries is credited as Charles Fries in this episode.


 * Actress JoAnna Cameron is credited as Joanna Cameron in this episode.


 * Actor Sidney Clute is credited as Sid Clute in this episode.


 * Actor Herbie Braha is credited as Herb Braha in this episode.


 * This is the first episode of The Amazing Spider-Man directed by Ron Satlof. He directs two episodes of the series in total. His next episode is "The Deadly Dust (Part 2)".


 * This is the first episode of The Amazing Spider-Man written by Robert Janes. He writes three episodes of the series in total. His next episode is "The Deadly Dust (Part 2)".


 * This is the first appearance of reporter Gale Hoffman. She appears next in "The Deadly Dust (Part 2)".


 * Actress JoAnna Cameron is best known for playing the role of chemistry teacher Andrea Thomas, aka Isis, on the Saturday morning TV series Isis.