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NARRATOR: The Adventures of Superman.

Faster than a speeding bullet.

More powerful than a locomotive.

Able to leap tall buildings at a single bound.

MAN: Look! Up in the sky! MAN 2: It's a bird!

WOMAN: It's a plane! MAN 3: It's Superman!

NARRATOR: Yes, it's Superman,

strange visitor from another planet

who came to Earth with powers and abilities

far beyond those of mortal men.

Superman, who can change the course of mighty rivers,

bend steel in his bare hands,

and who, disguised as Clark Kent,

mild-mannered reporter for a great metropolitan newspaper,

fights a never-ending battle

for truth, justice and the American way.

[♪♪♪]

[♪♪♪]

Is it nearly time, grandpa?

No, we've still got 10 minutes, sweetheart.

And that can be a long time.

Not to say goodbye to Joey.

Well, you know, I don't want to sell Joey

anymore than you do, Alice.

But we just have to, honey.

We have other horses back at the farm.

Why does it have to be Joey, grandpa?

Joey is a thoroughbred.

His father was a great racehorse.

And Joey's gonna be a great racehorse too.

That's what makes him so valuable.

I don't care if he's valuable.

I love him.

You love the old farm too, don't ya?

It's the best farm in the whole world.

And I wish we were back there right now.

And everything was like it used to be,

before those men from the bank came.

It's not their fault our crops dried up, honey.

Now I have to give them a lot of money,

or they have to take the farm.

But how can I explain it to Joey?

He'll think we don't love him anymore.

I think Joey understands. Don't ya, boy?

That's all right, Joey.

You're a big horse now,

and big horses aren't supposed to cry,

at least not too much.

[SOBBING] Unless... Unless...

I'm gonna have to take Joey away pretty soon, honey.

And you don't want him to remember you

with those big tears in your eyes.

Goodbye, Joey.

I wasn't prepared for anything like this

at a horse auction, chief.

You women are too sentimental.

Come on, I'll introduce you.

[CLEARS THROAT]

Perry.

Perry White, you old reprobate.

So you did get my letter.

That's why we're here, Pete.

Lois, this is Pete Thomas.

We went to school together 40 years ago.

Pete, this is Miss Lane.

How are ya?

Perry always was popular

with the pretty girls, Miss Lane.

Oh, excuse me.

This is my granddaughter, Alice.

Alice, this is Mr. White.

Hello. And Miss Lane.

Hello, Alice.

How do you do?

Well, you do all right

with pretty girls yourself, Pete.

This is my little darling.

You promised it would be a long 10 minutes, grandpa.

I have an idea, Alice.

As soon as the auction is over,

how would you like to go shopping with me

for a beautiful new dress

with lace and pearl buttons

and a satin belt?

No, thank you.

Joey likes me in Levi's.

[JOEY WHINNIES]

Goodbye, Joey.

[JOEY WHINNIES]

[SPEAKING INAUDIBLY]

What are they talking about?

I don't know, sweetie.

LOIS: Chief, you didn't!

I did.

The Daily Planet has purchased a racehorse.

And who was it said women are too sentimental?

Grandpa, do they own Joey now?

That's right, sweetheart.

And they're gonna race him.

And all the money that Joey wins

goes to a children's charity

to help little boys and girls just like you.

Now, isn't that wonderful?

I...

I guess so.

Joey likes children.

Well, Pete, I think I have to be going.

I'll walk out with you.

And I'll stop by your office later

to make the arrangements.

Fine, fine, Pete.

Well, goodbye, Alice.

I'll see you later, Lois. Right.

All right.

Goodbye.

I'll... I'll think of you every day, Joey.

Don't worry, Alice.

We'll take good care of him.

I'll write you letters all about him,

and sometimes maybe you can pay him a visit.

All right?

I know you'll take good care of him.

But he's gonna miss me so much.

I'm sure he will, Alice.

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Now, chief, let me get this straight.

You mean to tell me that the Daily Planet

actually bought itself a racehorse?

What's wrong with that, Mr. Kent?

Sure, we wouldn't want to be known

as the only newspaper without a horse.

Olsen.

Yes, sir.

Oh, uh, what I meant was the...

No, that would only get me into more trouble.

Let's face it, Clark.

The chief's heart of ice just melted all over the place.

Nothing of the sort.

It would be a great promotional stunt for the Planet.

And think of all the money we'd be donating to charity.

Yes, provided someone's taught that horse to run.

You know, just because a horse has four legs

doesn't make him a winner, chief.

Mr. Kent, I have engaged one of the best trainers

in the country.

And he assures me that Joey can win

the Jupiter Stake race.

I hope you remember to tell Joey.

Oh, Clark, now you're just being nasty.

No, Lois, just practical.

After all, horseracing can be a good, clean sport.

But there's liable to be a rotten apple in any barrel.

If you think there might be some dirty work afoot,

why don't you ask Superman to keep an eye on things?

For your information, Jim,

Superman manages to keep pretty busy.

And he also only happens to have two eyes.

Yeah, but what eyes!

Sometimes I wonder why Superman picked you for a friend.

He's not afraid of anything.

You're afraid of everything.

Well, Lois, perhaps that's the reason.

The only thing that's going to happen in this race

is that Joey is going to win it.

Period.

Now, if you don't mind,

we have a 50-page edition

of a metropolitan newspaper to get out.

Y-yes, sir.

Come on, Jim.

And Mr. Kent. Sir.

Pardon me if I'm wrong,

but don't you work here too?

Oh, yes, chief, um...

Yes?

I hope you're right too,

about Joey.

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Long distance, operator.

Long distance, give me Detroit, please.

Ambroy, six, eight, five, two.

And make it snappy, eh?

Hello, Maury?

Luke Palmer.

Yeah. Swell.

Listen, Maury,

I wanna get a bet on the Jupiter Stakes tomorrow.

How much can you handle on Rover Girl?

Ten thousand?

Okay, book me.

[CHUCKLES]

Sure, she's gonna win.

So long, chump.

[DOOR OPENS]

Honey, get me Las Vegas.

Granite, five, eight, two, six.

Hello, Homestretch Harry?

Luke Palmer.

Yeah. I wanna lay 20 grand on Rover Girl

in the Jupiter tomorrow.

[WHISPERS] Psst. No.

Yeah, more if you want it.

Psst. No.

Yeah, okay, Harry. Thanks.

If you don't stop spinning that,

you know, someday you're gonna take off,

just like an airplane.

Luke, we got trouble.

You better cancel them bets.

What for?

To keep out of the poorhouse.

What's the matter?

Rover Girl didn't bust a leg, did she?

Worse. Two legs?

Luke, the competition has suddenly got serious.

Who's worried about competition?

Don't forget, we got an added little gimmick

workin' between Rover Girl and us.

Oh, yeah?

Take a look.

Put that thing away, will ya?

These notes are on a horse named Joey.

He was entered an hour ago in the Jupiter.

Works a half-mile in less than 47?

Right.

I personally had a telescope and a stopwatch on this animal.

And look at the ancestry.

By War King out of Sally Bee.

[WHISTLES]

Boy, this Joey really comes from the right side

of the tracks, don't he?

Sure, some guy by the name of Thomas

just sold him to the Daily Planet.

The Planet?

What do they want with horses?

They just got one: Joey.

And that's all they need.

And you think maybe this Joey might beat us

in spite of the circumstances?

He's got a good chance

in spite of the circumstances.

And I got a fortune bet on Rover Girl.

And I never gamble.

That is, I don't gamble if there's any gamble involved.

So, what do we do?

So, what do we do?

You and me are gonna pay Joey a visit tonight.

And tomorrow he ain't gonna feel so much like running.

That's crazy, Luke.

We could get into deep trouble.

Forget it.

We gotta take care of this Joey.

There ain't no other way.

Hey, Luke, you think they'll let me keep this

in the penitentiary?

Oh, come on.

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Hold it. We got company.

You know, this could ruin my reputation.

Getting caught sneakin' up on the horse.

Shut up and listen.

Well, if there's nothing wrong with him like the vet said,

why doesn't he get up?

Please, Joey,

it could mean so much to a lot of little children.

Maybe he's just tired.

No, Jimmy, he'd be sleeping on his feet.

I'm afraid only Joey knows the answer.

Well, whatever it is,

there goes the Jupiter Stake Race.

And that makes Rover Girl a lead pipe cinch.

And we don't have to do nothin' about Joey.

Looks like he did it all by himself.

Come on, let's blow. Shh.

Well, all I can say, Joey, is that little Alice

would be mighty disappointed in you right now.

Aw, chief, you can't blame the horse.

Wait a minute.

I think I've got it.

Chief, did you notice anything when you said her name?

Name? What name? When?

Stand back, I want to try something.

Oh, Miss Lane, it won't work.

You can't hypnotize a horse.

I know, Jim.

Just be quiet a minute.

Listen to me, Joey.

[SLOWLY] Do you miss Alice?

Alice, Joey?

Is that who you want? Alice?

[JOEY GRUNTS]

That's it.

He's homesick for Alice!

Well, it does make sense, chief.

Lots of horses have mascots,

particularly racehorses.

Usually they're animals, like a dog or a chicken.

But they can be people.

In this case, it is a person.

I've watched them together.

Why it's almost like they could talk to each other.

Jeepers, a talkin' horse.

Now what do we do?

Depends on what they do.

Well, what are we gonna do about it?

Chief, why don't you let me go and...

I've got it, chief.

There's just enough time for Jim and me

to drive up to the farm.

Yeah, and bring Alice back.

Uh, that's just what I was about to suggest, chief.

Only, you see, I could do it without, uh...

Without what, Mr. Kent?

Well, I was just trying to say is...

I can drive just as well as you can, Mr. Kent.

And, besides, someone must stay with Joey.

Someone who really understands horses.

How they need a mascot,

how they sleep standing up and so forth.

[SIGHS]

Okay, chief, you win.

All right, Lois, that gives you about 12 hours

before the race starts.

That's an hour to spare.

We'll make it.

Come on, Jim.

No chance to use this.

Not with them hangin' around all night.

We don't have to.

You know where this farm is, don't ya?

Sure, Green Grass County.

Okay, by using my private plane

you can beat 'em there easy.

Let's go.

Well, I don't know why I'm always the one

to straighten everything out.

Good night, Mr. Kent.

Good morning, Mr. White.

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Hello, Joey.

I'm Clark Kent.

Now what was it you wanted to talk about, boy, huh?

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How's the time, Jim?

Right on the button, Miss Lane.

Are you sure this is the right road?

Well, let's put it this way:

if we don't come to a bridge pretty soon,

we're lost.

Oh, golly, we just can't be.

We'll never make it in time.

There's a man on the road up ahead.

Why don't you pull over and ask him.

Good idea.

Can I help you, miss?

We're looking for the Thomas farm.

Is this the right road?

It sure is, lady.

It's about four furlongs...

I mean, it's, uh...

It's a half-mile up.

Thank you very much.

But you can't drive to it.

The bridge is out.

Oh, dear.

Well, I guess we'll have to leave the car here and walk.

Come on, Jim.

You can't walk it either.

This is private property.

Yeah, but we're friends of the owner, Mr. Thomas.

He don't own it anymore.

Sold out yesterday.

But that's impossible.

He sold his prize horse to keep the farm.

I can't help it, lady.

The new owner's one of them eccentric guys.

Don't want nobody on his property.

Well, we'll see about that.

At least we can find out where the Thomases went.

I don't advise it, lady.

From this point on, things get awful dangerous around here.

Why...?

Buddy, are you threatening us?

I wouldn't say that.

Well, I would.

Come on, Miss Lane, let's get out of here.

Guess there's nothing else we can do.

But I just don't understand it.

That's life.

Just full of little mysteries.

Each day, a new adventure.

Every hour, a twist of fate.

The cracker-barrel philosophy

and the gun just don't go together.

Speaking about going, where do we go?

Home, I guess, Jim.

Too late now even if we knew where Alice was.

But what I don't understand is why the new owners

should post an armed guard?

Clark, if we knew the answers

we wouldn't be here without Alice.

And if we'd asked many more questions,

we wouldn't be here at all.

Well, Pete knew I bought Joey to help him save the farm.

Now I feel that he cheated me.

I wouldn't say that exactly, boss.

I think that maybe we're looking at this whole thing backwards.

What do you mean?

I think it's only fair

to consider the possibility

that Pete didn't sell the farm at all.

If he didn't, then how come there's a new owner?

Maybe there isn't.

Which is what I'm going to find out.

Hello, operator, will you get me Peter Thomas

at RFD 30, Pine Road, Green Grass Country, right?

Yes, thank you, I'll wait.

What good will it do anyway, Clark?

That's right.

We couldn't get Alice here in time no matter what.

Oh, I wouldn't be too sure of that, Jimmy.

Oh, hello, Mr. Thomas?

Why sure, this is me, Mr. Kent.

Well, then you, uh, still live on the farm?

Well, tarnation, where else you think I'd be living?

Hey, wait a minute,

is this one of Perry's jokes?

You know, he was always a great one for that.

Mr. Thomas, I can assure you it's no joke.

Is Alice there?

Well, yeah, she's here.

But she's not feelin' too well.

I'll have to explain all this to you later.

I don't want you to leave the house or let anyone in.

All right. Goodbye.

[DOG BARKS]

Right now, I feel awfully foolish.

I don't know why you should, Lois.

You shouldn't be expected to cope with a man with a rifle.

Kent, I have a hunch

you're thinking about Superman right now.

Can you get a hold of him?

Yes, chief, I think I know exactly where he is.

Jeepers, where?

Well, I can tell you where I hope he'll be

in the next few minutes: at the stables.

Now if you'll excuse me.

If he knew where to contact Superman,

why didn't we follow him?

Yeah, I'd like to know how he does that.

Could he have got an elevator that fast?

Maybe the storeroom.

[WIND WHOOSHING]

He's not in there.

[♪♪♪]

[WIND WHOOSHING]

I, uh, beg your pardon,

is this the way to the Thomas farm?

Yeah, yeah, sure.

Well, is it all right if I go right on through?

Who cares where you go?

Beat it. I'm sleepin'.

Well, I just thought with the gun and everything...

Look, buddy, I don't care who goes in there now.

I'm just waitin' for some friends to pick me up.

Oh, I see.

Well, thank you.

Thank you very much.

Hey, what's the big idea...

Oh!

Does this look like Joey, grandpa?

Hey, that sure does.

But, sweetheart, you're gonna have to stop

thinking of Joey.

I can't, grandpa, I just can't.

[KNOCK ON DOOR]

Could that be that Kent fellow already?

Good afternoon.

Superman!

This has sure got the best of me.

My friend, Clark Kent, will call a little later

and explain everything, Mr. Thomas.

But right now, I have a favor to ask.

May I have your permission to take Alice with me?

Well, I reckon I can trust a Superman.

Thank you, sir.

Alice, how would you like me to take you to see Joey?

To see Joey?

Oh, yes, yes, Superman.

I've missed him so much.

And he's missed you too.

Has he really?

Oh, yes, he has. Really.

Come on, now.

You're not gonna be frightened, are ya?

I'll just close my eyes

and think about seeing Joey all the way.

That a girl.

Oh, goodbye, Mr. Thomas.

Goodbye.

Goodbye, sweetheart.

[WIND WHOOSHING]

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There's barely time to get him up and saddled.

Maybe Mr. Kent couldn't contact Superman after all.

Oh, I wouldn't say that, Jimmy.

Joey.

Joey, I'm here.

Are you all right, Joey?

He knows me. He knows I'm here.

Please get up, Joey.

I'll never leave you again. Never.

[JOEY WHINNIES]

ALICE: That's the way.

You can do it. You can do it.

He's better. He's all right now.

Good boy, Joey.

We knew you could do it.

Now get out there and win that race.

Where's Superman?

We didn't even get a chance to thank him.

Joey can do that by winning the race.

Can't you, Joey?

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[INDISTINCT CROWD CHATTER]

[BUGLE PLAYS "FIRST CALL"]

Your attention, ladies and gentlemen.

The horses are at the gate.

He's got to win. He's got to.

He will, now that I'm here.

Ah, just in time.

Where have you been?

I've been pretty busy, chief.

But let's watch the race, shall we?

Boss, I don't get it.

I thought you said Joey wasn't gonna run.

That's what I said.

Wait till I get my hands on Sully.

[BELL RINGS] ANNOUNCER: They're off and running.

[CROWD CHEERS]

It's Dodger breaking on top.

Lady Jane second. Joey third.

Sir Duke fourth. Red Apple fifth.

Rover Girl is sixth.

Passing the grandstand for the first time,

it's Dodger on top, Joey second,

and here comes Rover Girl.

It's Dodger, Joey, Rover Girl.

Into the clubhouse turn,

it's Dodger, Rover Girl and Joey.

Dodger's dropping back.

It's Rover Girl, Joey second,

Dodger third, Lady Jane fourth,

and Red Apple.

Going down the back stretch,

it's Rover Girl by two,

Joey second by five,

Lady Jane third,

Dodger and Red Apple.

[CROWD CHEERING]

Turning for home, it's Rover Girl,

Joey second,

Dodger third,

Lady Jane and Red Apple.

They're into the stretch.

It's Rover Girl on top by three.

And here comes Joey

moving up on the inside.

It's Rover Girl by two, Joey second.

It's Rover Girl by one, Joey second, still moving.

It's Rover Girl by a half a leg, then Joey.

It's Rover Girl and Joey, head and head.

At the wire, it's Rover Girl, the winner.

Joey second, Dodger third.

We done it, boss, we done it.

Naturally.

I wasn't a bit worried.

Especially with this.

He did his best, dear.

I thought he'd win...

for me.

Here comes Rover Girl in the winner's circle now.

Jeepers, I don't even wanna watch.

Evidently Clark does.

[♪♪♪]

Excuse me, I'll see you all back at the office.

Always was a poor loser.

But I'll feel a lot better when they make it official.

Relax.

It's in the bag.

[WIND WHOOSHING]

If you'll examine that saddle,

you'll find it's wired to give electric shocks to the horse.

It's operated by remote control from the stands.

Oh, incidentally,

this jockey and the owners are in the clear.

If that's true, it's a very serious matter.

What's Superman doing down there?

Your attention, ladies and gentlemen,

a foul has been declared.

Superman has ruined us.

Let's get out of here.

ANNOUNCER: Rover Girl has been disqualified.

The new winner:

Joey.

[CHEERING]

He did it for you, after all.

Joey's the best horse in the whole world.

[WIND WHOOSHING]

I, um, heard about the disqualification,

so I came right over.

And missed the excitement

by about 10 minutes, as usual.

Well, you're just in time to hear what I have to say.

Joey won what I paid for him,

plus enough to make a nice donation

to the Children's Charity.

Well, that's great, chief.

So I think he should go right back

to his rightful owner.

Alice.

He's all yours.

Joey, did you hear what Mr. White said?

We're gonna be together again.

For ever and ever, just like I promised you.

[WHINNIES]

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NARRATOR: Don't miss the next thrill-packed episode

in the amazing Adventures of Superman.

Superman is based on the original character

appearing in Superman magazine.