Episode 48: SHAZAM! - "Bitter Herbs"

Shazam! "Bitter Herbs" September 18, 1976

Yale is a teen who wants to join an outdoor group called "The
Overlanders".  But one of the leaders has a problem with
this because Yale and his family are Jewish.  What he
doesn't know is that Yale's father is also helping Mexican
authorities with smuggling of religious artifacts across the
border.


We're back with our first review in over a year and we start off
with one of the best episodes in the series.  John and
Richard discuss the stunt flying that reminded John of Jackson
Bostwick's work in the first season, how this episode stands out
for how it handles the theme of tolerance compared to other
shows of the 70s, and the unprecedented three appearances of
Captain Marvel in this episode.


​It's all here and we want to hear from you on what you think of
the episode.  Write us as ShazamIsisPodcast@gmail.com.


​Moral: “Prejudice and bigotry are two words that mean not
liking somebody, calling them names because they different
somebody.  It's pretty silly.  In some ways, all of us
are different, in others, we're all the same.  The important
thing about a person is not the color of his hair or his skin, or
his religion, whether he's tall of short, skinny or fat. 
What is important is something called character.  Ask
yourself is he honest? Does he care about others?  Is he
good?  If the answers yes, call him friend."


 


Guest Cast


Lindin Chiles as Orin Clyde


Milt Kogan as Jack Michaels


James Van Patten as Harry


David Gruner as Yale Michaels


Darel Glaser as Joe Olveira