[intense music]
(male #1) 'It's out here.'
[detector beeping]
[indistinct chatter]
[beeping faster]
[music continues]
[indistinct chatter]
[beeping faster]
Come here.
[music continues]
[clang]
(male #2) 'Be careful now.'
[laughing]
(Bill Church Jr.) 'Yes. Yes, I saw it, dad.'
Well, of course I'm upset.
No. No, it's not good.
How's your golf score?
Oh, sorry I asked.
Well, you know how windy it is at Kapalua.
Okay, talk to you soon.
Mm-hmm, bye.
[sighs]
One of these days, I am going to get you, Perry.
Then we'll see who's smiling.
[knock on door]
Come.
This better be good. I'm in a bad mood.
Uh, Mr. Church..
...as you know, over a year ago
your father commissioned my team
to try to find some Kryptonite.
Ah, I know.
Now, using the data
we recovered from Bureau 39
we knew approximately where Superman's spaceship crashed.
And last night, we found this
12.7 kilometers
from the ship's estimated point of impact.
From what I can tell by my experiments
what you are looking at is..
'...Kryptonite.'
(Bill) 'Kryptonite?'
I thought it was green. This is red.
Is there a difference? What can it do?
- Can it kill Superman? - I don't know.
All I do know is its atomic weight and structure
are just slightly different from green Kryptonite.
So...what we need is a field test.
Of course, that means we'll have to send someone expendable.
Someone we at Intergang won't miss if they wind up in jail.
How about you, Gene?
[dramatic music]
My pleasure, sir.
So, how was your date with Agent Scardino?
Now, there's one of my favorite sights in the whole world.
The truck that delivers our payroll checks.
Lois, if you don't want to talk about it I understand.
[sighs]
It was okay.
And you talked about..
Things.
Lots of things.
At least he stuck around long enough
to have a conversation.
Unlike some people I know
who are always running off.
Lois, I'm not always running off.
(male #3) 'Alright, get your hands in the air.'
Nobody moves, nobody gets hurt.
I'll call the cops.
Uhh! Unbelievable!
Help! They're robbing the truck!
Don't worry, Lois.
They'll be in jail before you can say cappuccino.
[whoosh]
I'm afraid you'll have to take a rain check
on those checks, boys.
Oh, really?
Well, uh, what if we don't want to?
[intense music]
Well...maybe nothing.
I mean, they'll just have to reissue the checks.
So, what do I care?
Uh, right. Come on.
Alright, let's go! Let's go!
We're out of here.
Come on! Get in, get in!
Superman, you let them get away.
It's no big deal, Lois.
Most criminals are repeat offenders.
I'll probably just catch them again later.
What?
And if I don't, well...see ya.
[wind buzzing]
Hey, come back here!
[theme music]
[music continues]
I mean, I kept thinking I was gonna wake up
and it was all gonna be some terrible nightmare.
You know, he just stood there
and let them drive right off.
Well, you know, Lois, there is such a thing
as individual responsibility.
What does that mean?
Well, the payroll company was responsible
for the safety of the checks, not Superman.
Let them deal with it.
Well, what about the individual's responsibility
to society as a whole?
The social contract that obligates one person
to help another for the benefit of everyone?
Well, if that's the way you feel about it, great.
Otherwise, I say kick back, enjoy, do your own thing.
- Clark, donut? - Are you serious?
As a bear claw
or would you prefer chocolate-covered?
[chuckles]
(Gene) 'Now, right here, that's where Superman comes in.'
Now, I talk to him and then.. Bang!
We open the box and look at him.
'He gets within 10 feet of that thing'
'his whole mood changes'
'it's like he doesn't even care.'
[laughing]
Well, this is better than killing him.
He just doesn't care.
That was the problem with that green Kryptonite.
It always ticked him off.
But no. No, this is perfect.
For operation Nirvana to succeed
it's essential we control the media
and that means the "Daily Planet."
And if Franklin Stern
won't sell the "Planet" to me..
...then we'll just have to do things
the old-fashioned way.
And Perry White's pal Superman
won't be able to do a thing about it.
[laughing]
CK, I-I-I got those photographs you wanted
from the Quine project.
What? Oh, uh, sorry.
I was just wondering about
why Superman let those crooks go today.
Yeah, that was wild, huh?
I mean, what was he thinking?
I don't know. I..
He just, he didn't seem to...care.
Well, those are the luckiest crooks
in Metropolis, huh?
Not for long.
Because when Superman makes up his mind to do something
he doesn't just stand around.
Excuse me.
Lois lane?
- 'Ma'am?' - 'Ohh.'
Sign here, please.
- Thanks. - Let me guess.
Agent Scardino's on a stakeout in a florist's shop.
Jealousy is so unbecoming, don't you think?
I wouldn't exactly call it jealousy, Lois.
But maybe we can talk about it Saturday night
over dinner or after a movie?
I have plans Saturday.
Look, Lois, I know that I sometimes seem to dart away
just when things start to get serious
but right now I feel like you're the one
who's backing away.
Oh, look, a note.
"Dear Lois, sorry, but I need to reschedule lunch.
"Have to go out of town.
"should be back by Saturday.
"Can't wait.
Yours in tulips, Dan."
"Yours in tulips."
You know, maybe Scardino has finally realized
that he's just no good for you
and now he's gonna start avoiding you.
Was that a joke?
Kind of.
Look, seriously, Lois..
[sighs]
Maybe you and I are just both afraid of the same thing.
Of being completely intimate
with each other.
Well, thank you for your analysis, Dr. Freud.
Now maybe you could turn that power of analysis
to the robbery.
Did you find anything out from the cops yet?
No, nothing.
(Perry) 'Now, listen, Franklin'
'just don't do anything drastic.'
I know things haven't gone the way we'd all like.
I wonder how Mr. Stern's taking it.
Judging by the way Perry's pacing
I'm going to have to say not good.
(Perry) 'No, no, no, Franklin, I disagree.'
The "Planet" is more hard-hitting than ever.
We're the lead man in the fight for justice
the last bastion of truth in Metropolis
'the lighthouse of.. Oh.'
Alright, uh, uh, call me when you get to Paris.
'Yeah. You, too.'
Alright, uh, my best to Muriel.
[sighs]
Am I losing my edge?
No. Why do you ask?
Ah...no reason.
So what did Mr. Stern have to say?
Mr. Stern...has an offer on the table.
and he's thinking about ...selling the "Planet"
to Multiworld Communications.
What? Not to Intergang!
Now, Lois, we have no proof that Intergang runs--
Everybody on the street knows it.
Bill Church ran Intergang
and then when he retired his son took over.
Alright let's just put a brake on that wagon
right here and now.
Now, I know you've been working on this story
since November
but now you're talking about Bill Church Jr.
And I've known him ever since he was old enough
to spit up on me.
Oh, and that makes him innocent?
Billy used to caddy for me and his dad.
And the only thing he took over from Bill, Sr.
was Costmart stores.
And he's doubled the stock and he's become
one of the biggest
philanthropists in the whole world!
And one of the biggest fakes.
[sighs]
So, chief, what did Mr. Stern say
he was going to do about the offer?
Well, between this printers' strike
and now the delivery boys' sickout
and this payroll thing
he was having, he was this close to selling the "Planet."
But I talked him out of it.
- Great. - 'At least for the time being.'
We've got 72 hours and then we're goners.
Unless...you can convince Mr. Stern and me
that Bill Jr. runs intergang.
Seventy two hours?
Chief, it'll take us that long
just to organize our research.
Hey, you going to run with the billionaires
you got to run fast.
Alright, let's break for lunch.
You can bring me up to speed on what you got so far.
Chief, it's 9:15 in the morning.
So what?
Am I in charge here?
Oh, man, you know
I got so much on my mind
I left my wallet in the car.
Be right back.
I can hardly wait to have some nice fat pastrami
at 9:30 in the morning.
Yeah, yahoo.
But if it helps keep us from being sold to
Multiworld Communications
I'm all for it.
What, you don't want to write articles like
"my stepmother was an alien go-go dancer?"
(Perry) 'Hey! Get the hell away from me!'
Hey! Hey!
Stay the hell away from me!
Clark! Oh.
- Hey! - Perry!
(Perry) 'My arm!'
Let go of my arm!
That was a big mistake.
[dramatic music]
Gentlemen.
Oh.
'Lucky for you Superman showed up.'
[intense music]
I was just about to do a tap dance on your heads.
Go ahead.
- What? - Go ahead.
Tap dance or Conga.
'Do whatever you want.'
I mean, what would you do
if I wasn't here?
Superman?
What?
Hey, you can't. Oh!
Uhh.
Go! Move it!
Unh.
[dramatic music]
[dog barking]
Come on.
So is that Tiffany with an "I" or a "Y?"
Oh, Superman, Perry's just been kidnapped!
With an "I."
I didn't want to seem cliched, you know.
Well, go get 'em! Go stop the truck!
Lois, don't have a stroke.
What do you think police are for?
[dog barking]
So, do you, like, have to workout and stuff?
Nope. It's all natural.
You want to feel?
I'm going to go call the cops.
Cool.
Wow!
[laughs]
So how long have you been in the canine personal-care industry?
Oh, this isn't my normal job.
I'm really an actress.
No! Really?
[dog barks]
...more time in jail than a cat with nine lives.
Need anything, just pick up the phone.
Yeah, I'd be picking up the phone to my lawyer
if I were you.
[clapping]
Bravissimo.
I would expect nothing less
from the crusading Perry White.
Billy?
Ha. They..
They got you, too?
Actually, they work for me.
So, in effect, I've got you.
Care to run that by me again?
Intergang. I run it.
Now do the pieces fit?
Yeah, like horns on a June bug.
So you were behind Multiworld Communications'
offer to buy the "Planet," huh?
Of course.
You see, I not only took over dad's legit businesses
I also took over Intergang as well.
Kind of a two-for-one deal.
Unfortunately
you made Mr. Stern hesitate on our bid
'so I thought this might tip the scales a bit.'
Perry, I brought you here
because I want to make you an offer.
I want you to be part of the Intergang family.
'Why, you and Alice will be taken care of for life.'
We got a great medical program
and a terrific retirement plan.
Anyway...I know this is a lot to absorb.
Think about it.
We'll talk again and then, uh
we'll see.
[door closes]
A cave?
Ah.
Superman, where are you when I need you?
Superman, Perry was being kidnapped
and you just stood there.
'What's going on?'
I honestly don't know.
You don't know.
Well, who do I call who does know.
Miss Cocker Spaniel?
Lois, it's difficult to explain
but it's like suddenly I just don't care.
You don't care?
How could you not care?
Perry is gone
and the "Planet" is practically sold!
Here. Maybe this will help.
[buzzing]
I should have thought of this sooner.
No kidding.
- Jimmy? - Yeah?
I want you to fax this to the police.
Get a copy of it to everybody we know on the street
especially Bobby Bigmouth.
Somebody's got to know this guy.
You got it.
Uh, Superman..
...have you ever had these...moods before?
Never.
And now all of a sudden for no particular reason
you're feeling kind of down.
'Kind of like, what's the point of everything?'
Exactly.
Hmm. Well..
...I think you should call this number.
She did wonders for my sister Lucy.
"Dr. Friskin?"
She's a psychotherapist.
A shrink?
[buzzing]
Ahem.
Alright.
Uh-huh. No permanent address.
'No social security number'
and no medical insurance.
I assume you'll be paying in cash?
Well, uh--
Superman? I'm Dr. Friskin.
I haven't been myself lately.
I've been feeling
apathetic toward
everything.
And this worries you.
Dr. Friskin, every day I make choices
that affect the lives of millions of people.
Life and death, good and evil.
Sometimes the fate of the whole world
depends on the things that I do
or the choices that I make
so, yes, this worries me.
So...you're-you're feeling stressed?
So, have you thought any more about my offer?
Your offer.
Hmm.
Let's see, uh..
All I have to do..
'...to take you up on your offer'
'is, uh, what...give up my pride..'
...my integrity..
Throw away the public trust
that I've earned through 35 years of hard work?
Just to back off my responsibility
to the American people to give them the truth?
Basically.
Yeah, well, I won't do it!
Then instead of stopping the kidnappers
I was...talking to a girl.
Did you find this girl attractive?
Yes.
But I-I should have been helping Perry.
Hmm...do you have a girlfriend right now?
Yes.
[sighs]
'No.'
It's kind of complicated.
I haven't exactly...told her everything about me.
And I'm afraid that that is..
Well, it's making her drift toward this other guy.
Does he have superpowers, too?
You know, Perry, I talked to your mom today.
- My mom? - Mm-hmm.
Love the rest home. Very tasteful.
You know?
She's in great shape for a woman her age.
She cheats at bridge but she's in great shape.
She sends her love.
My mother would twist your head off
if she'd known what you'd done.
No doubt.
Oh and Alice says to say hello, too.
Though...don't you think she deserves a new car?
You know, after a few years
things start to go wrong..
...like brakes.
[intense music]
Now look...Billy..
I want you to, uh
put our differences aside here.
We go back a long time.
Think of what you're saying, son.
This is Alice.
This is Alice you're talking about!
- Perry, please-- - Please, please, not Alice!
Perry, get a grip on yourself.
Don't worry.
I'm a very patient man.
To a point.
[intense music]
[door closes]
Mr. Stern, Lois Lane here.
Well, no, Perry isn't in right now
because he had to, uh
had to meet a source
that would only talk to him.
Uh, no, we haven't got any more
on the Intergang connection
but we're working on it.
Well, yes, I know I speak for Perry
when I say that it would be
a bad idea to sell.
Oh, sure, no problem.
Well, say hello to the Eiffel Tower for me.
Oh, you're in Rome now.
Ciao.
Why didn't you tell him Perry'd been kidnapped?
Because that's the one thing that would make him sell.
One more crisis and boom.
We're all gonna be writing headlines
about Oprah's latest diet.
We got to keep this thing quiet.
Okay, okay. Bali or Seychelles?
Uh, Perry isn't here now, Karl.
Oh, I need an answer now.
The Sunday mag closes in five.
Well...run both.
That means I need more copy.
Oh, God!
(Superman) 'Sometimes, you know'
I-I think about taking on a secret identity.
I'm speaking hypothetically, of course.
You see, that way, I could--
(Dr. Friskin) 'Oh, I'm sorry.'
We're gonna have to stop.
Stop?
Uh, my next appointment's here.
Um, we can continue tomorrow.
Say, uh, 10:00 a.m.?
Uh, yeah, sure
as long as I'm not out
saving the world or something.
Fine.
[telephone ringing]
Uh, doctor, may I?
Sure. Go right ahead.
[intense music]
[music continues]
All done.
Thank you.
[intense music]
[door opens]
Hey, Billy
'you run a first-class prison here.'
Oh, Perry, don't think of it as a prison.
I'd like you to think of this place
'as your future corporate headquarters.'
Hah! I'll never join Intergang.
Heh...perhaps you don't
fully understand the situation.
You see, if you work for me
you get rich beyond your wildest dreams.
If, on the other hand
you continue to cling to your misguided morality
you die.
Now, at Harvard Business School
uh, we'd call that a no-brainer.
[door opens]
It's alright.
Whatever you have to say, you can say in front of Perry
'because he's either going to be part of our team'
or he'll soon be playing for the angels.
Oh, I've put the red Kryptonite in Dr. Friskin's office.
Red Kryptonite?
What in Sam Hill is that?
Well, we discovered it by accident
but, uh, we're very pleased with its effects on Superman.
See, evidently, it makes him very apathetic about his work.
So that's why he didn't try to save me, huh?
But he thinks he's having
some kind of nervous breakdown.
[laughs]
See, it's perfect.
Superman is going to a shrink to get well
but all he'll get
is more exposure to the red Kryptonite.
My scientists tell me that
his condition could become permanent.
Permanent?
Oh, by the way
send a nice little gift off to Friskin's receptionist
for tipping us off.
something along the lines of.. A Mercedes.
Already handled, Mr. Church.
You know..
...I'm ashamed I ever let you spit up on me.
Do I really want to continue being Superman?
Of course.
Why?
Well, because...people need me.
So you see being Superman
as your job.
Well, everybody needs a break from their job.
To gain some perspective and avoid burnout.
When was the last time you had a vacation?
'I mean, really, just-just got away from Metropolis?'
I spent some time in London last year.
Well, that sounds wonderful.
How long were you there?
About two minutes.
I was diverting a wayward nuclear missile.
How relaxing.
No, Mr. Stern, I haven't seen Perry this morning.
Well, maybe he had car trouble.
Yes, I realize Multiworld Communications
needs an answer in 48 hours.
You know, you might want to reconsider your position on..
Oh, of course.
Well, I'll tell him to call you as soon as I see him.
Again, where have you been?
I had a...dentist appointment.
You got your teeth cleaned at a time like this?
Lois, I wouldn't be too concerned about the paper.
When Stern sells, we're all going to be out of a job anyway.
Any word from the police on Perry?
Nothing.
Don't worry. He'll show up.
"He'll show up?"
This is Perry we're talking about
not some lost poodle.
I know, Lois, but there's no need to get upset
about things that you can't control.
In fact, I was talking to Superman this morning.
He's said that he's thinking about taking a vacation.
A vacation? Now?
Dr. Friskin's supposed to be helping him
not encouraging him to take a cruise.
Well, I think it's a pretty good idea.
Well, it's almost time for lunch.
Want to try that new Italian place around the corner?
How can you be thinking about lunch?
You're right. It's too early.
Maybe I'll just grab a Danish and a cappuccino.
Here you go.
I got to go out for a while.
Jimmy, hold down the fort.
Isn't that what they said to Jim Bowie at the "Alamo?"
Doctor, I need Superman back to his old self right away
and you've got him taking a vacation.
Oh, well, these things don't happen overnight.
'It could take years'
'to get him back on the road to recovery.'
Years?
If ever.
See, he's in the process
of making some very critical life decisions at this juncture.
Well, what's to decide?
He's Superman.
Well, he may be Superman to you
but, first and foremost, he's a person
a very complex person.
How would you describe your relationship with him?
Well, it's complicated.
I, uh, Superman is wonderful and..
Well, we just haven't been able to..
Oh, and then there's Clark, and..
You know, Superman's attitude
seems to be rubbing off on him, too.
Oh and then there's Dan.
He's very.. Well, you know.
So two of the men in your life
are suffering from the same malaise.
Well...yes.
'Wait a minute.'
Well, you don't think that's because of me, do you?
What do you think?
Well, no offense
but I-I haven't had the greatest luck
with psychiatrists.
Oh? You've spent some time in therapy?
Oh, no.
Uh, just that the last
psychiatrist that I saw..
Well, he had an exact double of me made
and-and tried to kill me.
And how did that make you feel?
Um...Perry went to an executive retreat. You know?
One of those places where they
talk about the future of the world
play a little golf.
When's he coming back?
Um, I'm not exactly sure but...soon.
I am sitting on a major story.
I just got word that a certain aide to the mayor
has been the unwilling recipient
of her Honor's sexual advances.
What?
Do you have a witness?
I got an eyewitness
but she's not due back in town till tomorrow.
Wally, gosh.. I don't know.
You don't know?
Who cares if you don't know?
I need Perry's approval to go with this now.
Well, I'll call him and run it by him.
You do that.
I'm gonna go finish the story.
Alright.
(Zina) 'Psychic counselors.'
Uh, yeah, hello. Is this Zina?
(Zina) 'Yes. Of course.'
You gotta help me.
[indistinct chatter]
Lois, I'm sorry about my attitude earlier.
- It's just that-- - Bobby Bigmouth called.
He-he ID'd that picture. Gene Newtrich.
He's a soil engineer.
A soil engineer and part-time kidnapper.
We even got a working address.
Well, what're we waiting for? Let's jump on this now.
Well, I guess that Danish and cappuccino did the trick.
[intense music]
There it is.
There must be a zillion combinations to that thing.
Let me give it a try. You keep watching the hallway.
[beep]
How'd you do that?
I...I-I don't know.
What exactly are we looking for?
I have no idea
but hopefully we'll find it.
[whirring]
Lois, what about Saturday night?
Let's just stick to the problem at hand, okay?
Yeah, fine.
Still, I don't understand
why a soil engineer would be involved
with a plot to kidnap Perry.
Well, that's the $64,000 question.
Newtrich has got to be tied to some larger organization.
Uhh.
You're probably right, Lois.
But, then again, why should we even care?
Oh, no. Is Mr. Hyde back again?
We're wasting our time here.
You know, if we hurry we can still make a 9:00
movie at the multiplex.
Look at this.
These are the substructure plans for Costmart.
- That's nice. - Newtrich worked for Costmart.
Costmart is run by Bill Church Jr.
Which means that Newtrich might work for Intergang.
What should we do?
Get caught in the act, I guess.
Shh!
[instrumental music]
Come on, we got to get out of here.
Great. We can still make it to that movie.
Easy, Jimmy.
Olsen!
I'm meeting that eyewitness tonight.
Okay. Um..
[telephone rings]
Hold on a sec.
Mr. White's office.
Yes, uh, Mr. Stern.
Yeah, uh, Perry's not in right now.
Where is he?
He's getting his hair cut, I think.
Thought you said he was at a retreat.
Uh, I talked to him this morning, Wally
and he was getting his haircut at the retreat.
They've got this great barber there and..
Yes, Mr. Stern. I-I'll have him call you as soon as he gets in.
Okay. Bye
Look, I need an answer now.
I've already lost one day.
Perry says that until you've talked to the witness
and we've got her checked out, the story's on hold.
Damn.
At least that's what he would've said.
I hope.
I love being Superman.
Fighting crime, helping people.
It's what I live for.
'Or it's what I used to live for.'
Now I don't know.
It's just all so frustrating.
Th-th-that's good. That's good.
Can you stay with that emotion?
I'm frustrated because
Lois is going out with this other guy
'and there's nothing that I can do to stop it.'
I'm frustrated because every single time
I try and talk to her
'I have to dash off and save someone.'
I'm frustrated because I'm the strongest man in the world
and everything feels like it's spiraling out of my control
and that just makes me mad.
[grunts]
Really mad.
[gasp]
[gasps]
You see, Bob
he's in touch with his feelings.
Uh, sorry about the wall. I just--
No, no, no. It's alright.
I'd have gone with a primal scream, though.
(Superman) 'What is that?'
I have no idea.
[dramatic music]
(Superman) 'It's got all the properties of Kryptonite'
but it's red.
Did you plant this here?
I've no idea how it got there, really.
I-I don't even understand what this is all about.
Oh, really.
On second thought
maybe it doesn't even matter.
That rock seems to have a calming influence on you.
Would you like to talk about what just...happened?
Yes. Sorry about the window.
This isn't exactly easy to explain
but when the planet Krypton exploded
fragments from that planet crashed into Earth
and we call that Kryptonite.
Hell, green Kryptonite can kill me
but I've never seen this red variety before.
So, if green Kryptonite affects you physically
then it's possible red kryptonite
has been affecting you mentally.
If I had to guess
I would say that it has unleashed deep feelings
that you've been harboring.
And now that I am aware of them
it's up to me to figure out how to deal with them.
Exactly.
[dramatic music]
Lunchtime.
Caviar, smoked Salmon and a petite filet.
[chuckling]
A man could get used to this.
Mr. Church has his own chef.
Bon appetit.
'Hey!'
[thump]
[intense music]
(male #4) 'Where's Artie?'
(male #5) 'He's giving Mr. White his dinner.'
[indistinct chatter]
(male #6) 'Hey, Clark.'
How was the movie?
Oh. I never made it.
I just ended up walking aimlessly around the city.
Well, if you're back in the land of the living
you could help me out by taking a look at these.
(Clark) This might be something.
There are two full basements in these plans.
They need a lot of room for excess merchandise?
The-the loading docks line up to this first-level basement
but the second-level basement is only accessed
by one small passenger elevator.
Which means they don't use the sub-basement for storage.
What do you think's down there?
[telephone rings]
- Lois Lane. - 'Lois.'
Perry? It's Perry.
- Are you alright? - I'm fine. I'm a prisoner.
Bill Church Jr. has me.
He's head of Intergang.
I knew it. I knew it.
Bill Church is the head of Intergang.
He's holding Perry prisoner.
That's great. Ask him where he is.
Oh. Perry, where are you?
Perry?
[intense music]
We got disconnected.
You want to take a look at this sub-basement?
It's our only shot.
Let's go.
Did you bring your "mission impossible" toolbox?
I'm traveling a little bit light today.
Mm.
[dramatic music]
[lock beeps]
I'm good.
Yes, you are.
Okay. You go left.
I'll go right.
Be careful.
[intense music]
[automated message] 'All files deleted.'
There.
The computers are wiped clean as a newborn.
Now if we have any unpleasant visits
from the authorities
there will be nothing for them to find about Intergang
and by this time tomorrow
Multiworld Communications will own the "Daily Planet."
How far is that landfill site?
About a half hour out of town.
Ready for a little investigative...digging?
[intense music]
Lois! Run, honey! Run!
Stay where you are!
Miss Lane, your timing couldn't have been worse.
Is there room for two in that landfill?
I think so.
I think we'll skip the tour of the landfill...Church.
Ah, Superman.
How nice to see you.
This little situation is really no concern of yours.
[intense music]
Fight it, Superman.
'Don't give in.'
"Don't give in?" What's going on?
Alright now, Superman
time to be on your way.
Maybe you're right.
Then again, maybe it's not.
[instrumental music]
Huh! Ugh!
[grunts]
- Ha! - Unh!
Nobody get excited and Miss Lane may live to see another sunset.
'Perry, put the gun down.'
[dramatic music]
'Don't move, Superman.'
This gun has a very delicate trigger mechanism.
I wouldn't want it to go off..
Oh, accidentally.
'You just stay right there.'
How about over here?
[groaning]
Lois, why don't you go call the police
while I keep Bill here and his friends company?
It's great to be back.
[instrumental music]
[Perry laughing]
(Perry) 'Lois, Clark, come in here.'
Well, I was just telling Jimmy
how I stopped one of Church's henchmen
with a karate chop.
You know, Elvis is into karate.
It was impressive.
Almost as impressive as your story, chief.
(Perry) 'Well, you know..'
'...I haven't had a byline in 17 years.'
It's nice to know I've still got the juice.
Nice to know Mr. Stern's not selling the paper.
Oh, I think we're safe for a while.
Jimmy, I heard you were running the show while I was gone.
Well, not exactly.
You see, um--
Now, now, now, son, you did a good job.
Now, Wally's eyewitness turned out to be a world-class liar.
If we'd gone with that story
the Mayor would've sued our butts off.
Well, I just did what you always taught me, chief.
Went with my gut.
Uh-huh. I only have one question.
What's this, uh, "Call Zina?"
Isn't that-that number you call
for personal psychic guidance?
I can explain that.
[laughing]
I think we'd better go now.
I can.
Really.
Here you go, Lois.
Thanks.
Bad news?
Oh, Dan called.
He won't be back in town till Monday.
Which means that you're free tonight
so you could go out with me.
These two situations are mutually exclusive.
Dan's availability, or lack thereof
has nothing to do with our relationship
and your continual disappearing act.
Look, Lois, I'm not going to try to stop you
from going out with Dan.
That's your choice.
But I've given this a lot of thought
and I realize that instead of dancing around
my feelings for you
that I have to meet them head-on
and verbalize my emotions.
And your going out with Dan
it does upset me.
[dramatic music]
I don't know what to say.
Say you'll go out with me tonight
and I promise you I will not disappear.
Alright.
You can pick me up at 7:00.
Okay.
But you got to promise you won't disappear.
And you'll be there at 7:00?
And 7:01.
[music continues]
And 7:02.
And 7:03.
And 7:04.
And 7:05.
[music continues]
[theme music]