ShaZam, Bam, Thank you Mam!
Born in 1971....he's our age ladies!
Let's Roll Pillsbury!
The Secrets of Isis (also called simply, "Isis") starred JoAnna Cameron as Andrea Thomas, a high school science teacher who found an ancient mystical amulet on an archeological dig in Egypt. The amulet belonged to Hatshepsut, an ancient Egyptian Queen and it gave the wearer the powers of Isis. Andrea, by virtue of being able to open the casing in which the amulet rested, was recognized as an heir to Isis's secrets. Whenever Isis was needed, Andrea would reveal the amulet and incite an incantation ("Oh, mighty Isis!") and she would be transformed into the goddess Isis.
As Isis she was given great strength, the ability to move inanimate objects, and the power to fly and run at super speed. To invoke her powers, she intoned rhythmic rhyming chants, such as Oh zephyr winds which blow on high, lift me now, so I can fly, which enabled her to fly. Isis used her powers for good by capturing criminals, righting wrongs, and helping anyone who was in danger. Unlike other superheroes who responded when people called their name, Isis often came to the rescue of people who didn't call for her, arriving in the nick of time and encouraging the wrongdoer to see the error of their ways through self-reflection. Even without the help of Isis, Andrea Thomas demonstrates high intellect (in the episode "The Sound of Silence", she invents a force field powered by a uranium pellet), and also has some abilities even when not in the guise of Isis, such as in "Sound of Silence" when she gives telepathic instructions to her pet mynah bird.
The show co-starred Brian Cutler as Rick Mason and Joanna Pang as Cindy Lee and Albert Reed. In Season 2, Ronalda Douglas joined as Renee Carroll, replacing Cindy. Guest stars on the show included Mike Lookinland, Debralee Scott, Leigh McCloskey, Phil Bruns, Mark Lambert, Steven Paul, Thomas Carter, Johnny Doran, William Engesser, Tommy Norden, Russ Marin and Christopher Norris.
A romantic attraction between Rick and Andrea (and between Rick and Isis herself) is suggested in numerous episodes; in his interview on the 2007 DVD release, Cutler likens his character to a male version of Superman's Lois Lane. Commentary on the DVD release also indicates that Cindy Lee's actual function at the high school was never defined, with episodes varyingly showing her as a student and a teacher's assistant, as well as sometimes a subordinate of Andrea's and in other episodes she is shown socializing with both Andrea and Rick. Renee, by contrast, is clearly defined as Andrea's assistant; in the episode "The Cheerleader", for example, she is shown preparing the answer key for an exam (however, she is also shown cavorting with students). The abbreviated second season saw some cosmetic changes to the character of Andrea Thomas/Isis, with an attempt to soften her look with increased make-up and a new hairstyle for Isis. Her performance as Isis is also somewhat more subdued than in the first season (as can be seen when comparing her reciting of the "zephyr winds" chant in both seasons).
Three episodes of the series featured crossover appearances by Captain Marvel of the show's companion series, Shazam! and Cameron likewise appeared as Isis in three episodes of the other series. (As of 2007, however, only a single episode of Shazam! has been released to DVD in North America).
History
Isis aired on CBS from September 6, 1975 to September 3, 1977 (15 episodes in first season, seven in the second, totaling 22 original episodes) as part of the Shazam/Isis Hour. The success of the show led to her own series the following year as The Secrets of Isis, but this was just reruns of the 22 previously-produced episodes (no additional new episodes were made). The character (played by the same actress) also appeared in three episodes of Shazam! Isis later appeared in animated form (voiced by Diane Pershing rather than Joanna Cameron) on Filmation's Tarzan and the Super 7 show in 1980, as part of a segment called The Freedom Force, as well as a guest appearance on the cartoon Hero High.
The series spun-off a comic book produced by DC Comics. Although Isis is often cited as a DC creation, the series is one of the very few Filmation originals (most of their creations were adaptations of previously existing material); the character was created specifically for the television series and was only later adapted for comics. The TV character later appeared in animated form on other series. A considerably reworked version of the character (though still connected with Captain Marvel and given the name Adrianna Tomaz in honor of the television character's secret identity) was introduced in the 2006 comic series 52 and its novelization by Greg Cox.
Introducing Queen Bunko!
Be ready for a Tiarra to be worn by Ms. Bunko. Everytime a Bunko is rolled, the Tiarra will be passed around!
Thank You Ladies for making our first Bunko meeting tons of fun! We all had a blast!
Congrats to Amy who won the door prize and the most Bunco Wins!
Congrats to Dana for winning Big Bunko
Congrats to Sheri for winning the Boobie Prize!
Everyone drew for their Secret Bunkette! Try to be the best Secret Bunkette you can be. Try to be creative. This is not meant to be an extra expense in your life! As, it's meant to be a way to show that person you are thinking of them!
We all decided on
Who What Month!
Month / Where / Prize Theme
September 18th/ Dana's House / Boozin Around!
October / Keri's House / Pig Out
November / Michelle's House / Merry Bunkette Christmas
December / Amy's House / I love my House
January / Joan's House / Naughty Girls/ Possible Fun Party
February / Sheri's House / Pamper Me
March / Julie's House / I'm too Lazy to Shop/ Gift Cards!
August Bunkette Loverboys!
Born in 1971....he's our age ladies!You can't just say it...you have to sing it!
OH OH, OH ... The Right Stuff......
Who's your New Kids Man!
We can't forget about little Joey!
I mean Stud Man Joey!
I mean Stud Man Joey!Who Said it!!!! And it was funny enough to make the blog!
You know the people at the new video store really like Scooby Doo
You really think they like Scooby....they drive around in the Mystery Van!
Let's Roll Pillsbury!
The Secrets of Isis (also called simply, "Isis") starred JoAnna Cameron as Andrea Thomas, a high school science teacher who found an ancient mystical amulet on an archeological dig in Egypt. The amulet belonged to Hatshepsut, an ancient Egyptian Queen and it gave the wearer the powers of Isis. Andrea, by virtue of being able to open the casing in which the amulet rested, was recognized as an heir to Isis's secrets. Whenever Isis was needed, Andrea would reveal the amulet and incite an incantation ("Oh, mighty Isis!") and she would be transformed into the goddess Isis.
As Isis she was given great strength, the ability to move inanimate objects, and the power to fly and run at super speed. To invoke her powers, she intoned rhythmic rhyming chants, such as Oh zephyr winds which blow on high, lift me now, so I can fly, which enabled her to fly. Isis used her powers for good by capturing criminals, righting wrongs, and helping anyone who was in danger. Unlike other superheroes who responded when people called their name, Isis often came to the rescue of people who didn't call for her, arriving in the nick of time and encouraging the wrongdoer to see the error of their ways through self-reflection. Even without the help of Isis, Andrea Thomas demonstrates high intellect (in the episode "The Sound of Silence", she invents a force field powered by a uranium pellet), and also has some abilities even when not in the guise of Isis, such as in "Sound of Silence" when she gives telepathic instructions to her pet mynah bird.
The show co-starred Brian Cutler as Rick Mason and Joanna Pang as Cindy Lee and Albert Reed. In Season 2, Ronalda Douglas joined as Renee Carroll, replacing Cindy. Guest stars on the show included Mike Lookinland, Debralee Scott, Leigh McCloskey, Phil Bruns, Mark Lambert, Steven Paul, Thomas Carter, Johnny Doran, William Engesser, Tommy Norden, Russ Marin and Christopher Norris.
A romantic attraction between Rick and Andrea (and between Rick and Isis herself) is suggested in numerous episodes; in his interview on the 2007 DVD release, Cutler likens his character to a male version of Superman's Lois Lane. Commentary on the DVD release also indicates that Cindy Lee's actual function at the high school was never defined, with episodes varyingly showing her as a student and a teacher's assistant, as well as sometimes a subordinate of Andrea's and in other episodes she is shown socializing with both Andrea and Rick. Renee, by contrast, is clearly defined as Andrea's assistant; in the episode "The Cheerleader", for example, she is shown preparing the answer key for an exam (however, she is also shown cavorting with students). The abbreviated second season saw some cosmetic changes to the character of Andrea Thomas/Isis, with an attempt to soften her look with increased make-up and a new hairstyle for Isis. Her performance as Isis is also somewhat more subdued than in the first season (as can be seen when comparing her reciting of the "zephyr winds" chant in both seasons).
Three episodes of the series featured crossover appearances by Captain Marvel of the show's companion series, Shazam! and Cameron likewise appeared as Isis in three episodes of the other series. (As of 2007, however, only a single episode of Shazam! has been released to DVD in North America).
History
Isis aired on CBS from September 6, 1975 to September 3, 1977 (15 episodes in first season, seven in the second, totaling 22 original episodes) as part of the Shazam/Isis Hour. The success of the show led to her own series the following year as The Secrets of Isis, but this was just reruns of the 22 previously-produced episodes (no additional new episodes were made). The character (played by the same actress) also appeared in three episodes of Shazam! Isis later appeared in animated form (voiced by Diane Pershing rather than Joanna Cameron) on Filmation's Tarzan and the Super 7 show in 1980, as part of a segment called The Freedom Force, as well as a guest appearance on the cartoon Hero High.
The series spun-off a comic book produced by DC Comics. Although Isis is often cited as a DC creation, the series is one of the very few Filmation originals (most of their creations were adaptations of previously existing material); the character was created specifically for the television series and was only later adapted for comics. The TV character later appeared in animated form on other series. A considerably reworked version of the character (though still connected with Captain Marvel and given the name Adrianna Tomaz in honor of the television character's secret identity) was introduced in the 2006 comic series 52 and its novelization by Greg Cox.
And when a 6 wasn't rolled ShaZAM.....quickly turned into SHITZAM!
Introducing Queen Bunko!
Be ready for a Tiarra to be worn by Ms. Bunko. Everytime a Bunko is rolled, the Tiarra will be passed around! Looking forward to September 18th. .. Dana's House. I think 7PM and theme is Boozin Around!
