"THE RAY IS FOR KILLING"
AIRED: NOVEMBER 11, 1966
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John and Jim are excited to be talking about this episode as it's another high concept episode that manages to work in the Hornet's usual angle of getting inside the criminal organization for a "piece of the action". A group of thieves have stolen a cache of artwork which they wish to ransom. They have everyone at bay though because they carry with them a powerful laser weapon. While Britt negotiates for the release, the Hornet goes inside to learn about who is holding the artwork. It's a tight, well-written adventure and has a great deal going for it as John and Jim discuss. Plus, we've got listener mail. We also introduce The Green Hornet: A History of Radio, Motion Pictures, Comics and Television by Martin Grams and Terry Salomonson. We'll be referring to this extensive tome from time to time in our discussions. Pick up your copy by clicking on the link and getting it today.
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Jim spoke about the ray looking familiar in the episode. Here's a screen grab of the ray with a screen grab of the magnet gun from "The Bookworm Turns" episode of Batman. They are clearly different. The final image is from Batman's trophy case in "Batman's Anniversary" where we can see the magnet gun.