| "Girl Driver" | |
|---|---|
| Series Isis Season 1, Episode 13 | |
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| Air date | November 29th, 1975 |
| Writers | David Wise; Kathleen Barnes |
| Director | Arnold Laven |
| Producers | Norm Prescott; Lou Scheimer; Dick Rosenbloom; Arthur H. Nadel |
| Starring | JoAnna Cameron; Brian Cutler; Joanna Pang |
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"Girl Driver" is the thirteenth episode of season one of the superhero action series Isis. It was directed by Arnold Laven with a script written by David Wise and Kathleen Barnes. It first aired on CBS on Saturday morning on November 29th, 1975. In this episode, a jerk named Mac Lennard taunts a tomboy named Freddie Charleton for being a car mechanic. Mac's reckless nature cause a fire at the garage and Isis has to put it out. Mac and Freddie later engage in a driving competition, but Mac cheats and ends up getting a nail in his tire. Isis telekinetically moves his car to safety before he can endanger his life any further. Mac learns his lesson, and Freddie and he become friends.
Cast[]
Principal Cast[]
| Actor | Role |
|---|---|
| JoAnna Cameron | Isis, Andrea Thomas |
| Brian Cutler | Rick Mason |
| Joanna Pang | Cindy Lee |
Guest Stars[]
| Actor | Role |
|---|---|
| Susan Lawrence | Freddie Charleton |
| Steve Doubet | Mac Lennard |
| Albert Reed | Dr. Barnes |
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.
- This episode is included on disc two of the Secrets of Isis: The Complete Series DVD collection by BCI.
- Executive producer Richard M. Rosenbloom is credited as Dick Rosenbloom in this episode.
- This is the fifth episode of The Secrets of Isis directed by Arnold Laven. He directs six episodes of the series in total. He previously directed "The Show-Off". His next episode is "Scuba Duba".
- This is the second and final episode of The Secrets of Isis co-written by David Wise. She previously worked on "The Show-Off".
- This is the second and final episode of The Secrets of Isis co-written by Kathleen Barnes. She previously worked on "The Show-Off".
- Scenes of Andrea Thomas transforming into Isis and scenes of her flying are stock footage that is recycled in nearly every episode.
- This is the first work in episodic television for actor Steve Doubet.
- This is the first work in episodic television for actress Susan Lawrence.
Story notes[]
- Isis uses the powers of Invocation, Transformation, Elemental control, Flight, Telekinesis, and Remote viewing in this episode.
- Andrea Thomas actually transforms into Isis three times in this episode. In most episodes of the series, she only transforms into Isis twice.
- Cindy Lee does not wear her true traditional blue overalls in this episode.
- The license plate on Cindy Lee's car is 004 EJS.
- This is the first time that Dr. Barnes is shown outside of school grounds. It is also the first time that he is wearing something other than traditional school attire.
- Mac Lennard drives a black Camaro. Freddie Charleton drives a red convertible.
- Tut the bird makes an appearance in this episode. Andrea Thomas feeds him a piece of a cookie.
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Keywords[]
Amulet of Hatshepsut | Birds | California | Elemental control | Flight | High school | Invocation | Isis | Larkspur | Larkspur High School | Super-hero | Telekinesis | Transformation