Summary
Lois and Clark face a new threat in the form of Diana Stride, a cunning villain who uses kryptonite lipstick to incapacitate Superman. In the episode "Top Copy," which aired on February 19, 1995, the trio of fans behind the podcast "Folks Forever" delve into the episode's plot while also reflecting on their personal experiences with the show.
The episode features a mix of humor and tension as Lois grapples with her feelings for Clark while dealing with the fallout from Superman's identity being exposed. The hosts discuss the clever use of kryptonite throughout Superman lore, highlighting its various forms—from rings and bullets to the more absurd, like kryptonite gas and lipstick. They express admiration for the episode's villain, Diana Stride, played by Raquel Welch, and her sidekick Rolf, who adds comedic relief.
As the episode unfolds, Clark's attempts to navigate his dual identity lead to humorous misunderstandings, particularly when he uses a flimsy excuse about returning a video to escape a conversation with Lois. The hosts appreciate the character dynamics and the ongoing tension between Lois and Clark, noting that it adds depth to their relationship. Overall, they rate the episode positively, celebrating its blend of action, romance, and humor while looking forward to the next installment of their rewatch.
Show Notes
Clark Kent... IS... Superman!? Top Copy journalist Diana Stride and her cameraman (and very good friend) Rolf discover Clark's secret -- and somehow DON'T die within five minutes. Luckily for Clark, the rest of the world remains oblivious thanks to Martha's latest art project, which allows her to create a hologram of her kid and project it into the Metropolitan sky. (We did always suspect she was some kind of wizard.) In other news, Lois finds a necklace, Jimmy runs into a pole, stuff blows up, Mayson doesn't share her popcorn, and Superman makes empty promises. Oh yeah, and he swallows some Kryptonite and almost dies. Our special feature this week is: The many creative uses of Kryptonite throughout Superman lore! * * * * * Top Copy first aired on February 19, 1995 Written by John McNamara Directed by Randall Zisk Starring Teri Hatcher, Eddie Jones, K Callan, Dean Cain, Justin Whalin, and Lane Smith Featuring Raquel Welch, Wayne Pére, Farrah Forke, Tom Virtue, Robert Culp, and at least 3 jokes we didn't understand when we were teenagers. * * * Tangents Include: Smallville, the everlasting enigma that is Applegate, video store rental fees, Superman's perplexing fire-rescue choices * * * Real Life People, Places & Events: Iberia, "Help Me Make It Through The Night" (Kris Kristofferson, 1970), The 3 Stooges, Omaha, Perry Mason, Diana from Greek mythology, Sunset Boulevard (1950), "I've Got You Under My Skin" (Cole Porter, 1936), Richard Nixon * * * FOLCS Forever: A Lois & Clark: The New Adventures Of Superman Rewatch Podcast Our website: https://folcsforeverpod.wixsite.com/podcast Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/folcsforever Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61575578566401 Bluesky: https://bsky.app/profile/folcsforever.bsky.social Hosted by Molly P., Julie P., and Jenn M. If you'd like to learn more about who we are, how we became fans of Lois & Clark (FOLCs), or how we became friends, check out our INTRO episode!
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