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(male narrator) Chosen from among all others by the Immortal Elders

Solomon, Hercules, Atlas

Zeus, Achilles, Mercury

Billy Batson and his Mentor

travel the highways and byways of the land

on a never-ending mission

to right wrongs, to develop understanding

and to seek justice for all.

In time of dire need, young Billy has been granted

the power by the immortals

to summon awesome forces

at the utterance of a single word..

Shazam!

[thunderclap]

[instrumental music]

A word which transforms him in a flash

into the mightiest of mortal beings

Captain Marvel!

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[dog barking in distance]

Chores all done, mom.

Okay, Larry, you're coming back for lunch?

Yeah, and with any luck I'll have some fresh fish.

Well, just in case your luck doesn't hold out.

I'll have some hotdogs on standby.

Okay, mom.

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Oh, this place hasn't changed a bit

since my younger days, Billy.

Quiet, peaceful.

Yeah, but there's been one big change

hasn't there, Mentor?

- What do you mean? - Dinosaurs are gone.

Oh!

Very funny.

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Well, it's nearly lunch time and we're out of groceries.

I'll flip you to see who does the shopping.

- You're on. - Call it.

- Heads. - What is it?

I should've known better after that crack about your age.

[laughing]

Don't forget the mayonnaise.

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Craig.

Oh, your Fred Burns kid, aren't you?

Yeah.

Well, listen, do me a favor, will you?

Don't tell anybody you saw me here, okay?

But why?

[Mentor groans]

Listen, you just do as I tell you.

Keep quiet, alright.

[dramatic music]

Who's in there?

(Mentor) 'Uh, help.'

'Billy!'

Hold it. What's going on here?

My.. My wallet's been stolen.

I got a glimpse of the thief but..

he was about twice the size of this young man.

(Billy) 'Are you okay?'

Well, I got a pretty hard hit.

Let go of my bike. I didn't do anything.

You were standing right here.

Didn't you see anybody suspicious?

No.

- What's your name, son? - Larry Burns.

(Billy) 'Well, you know we'd like to believe you, Larry'

but you've gotta admit it's awful strange

you were standing so close

and you didn't see anything.

Try to think back very carefully.

'See whether you rember, any little thing'

'that might help us, hmm?'

I'm sorry. But I can't help you.

I think he knows a lot more than he's letting on, Mentor.

Yes, well, perhaps.

But there's no way of proving it.

Yeah, well, that's what I'm concerned about.

[beeping]

Oh, there's a more immediate concern for you.

The Elders.

[beeping]

Oh, Elders, fleet and strong and wise

appear before my seeking eyes.

Billy, we can appreciate your concern

over this unpleasant incident.

But as it must be with all things which concern you

you must translate your concern into fitting and proper action.

Remember, Billy, the tiniest ball of snow

once it starts rolling downhill

can grow to become an avalanche.

And so it is with problems that are ignored.

Consider carefully what we have said, Billy.

'And good luck.'

[beeping]

You know, Mentor, The Elders are right.

It's one thing to sit back and be concerned

and another to do something about it.

Yes, and I think the first thing to do

is to report this theft to the police, hmm?

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- Oh, here he comes. - Finally.

Hey, Larry.

Man, you're really in a hurry to go fishing, aren't you?

You guys aren't gonna believe what just happened.

- Try us. - You know who Ron Craig is?

Ron Craig?

Oh, yeah, you mean that creep, big guy.

Yeah. Well, I saw him rob a motor home

on the other side of the park.

He conked a guy in the head and everything.

Are you kiddin'? What'd you do?

Well, nothing. He told me to keep quiet about it.

I shouldn't even be telling you guys.

Man, I'd hate to be in your shoes.

If a guy Craig's size ever get mad at you..

Oh, man..

Yeah, but don't you think I oughta report it

to the police or something?

What he did was wrong.

Hey, Larry, he already conked a guy today.

- You wanna be next? - 'Yeah, man.'

'You better not get involved.'

Yeah.

Yeah, I guess you're right.

Hey, where are you going?

(Larry) 'Home. I don't feel much like fishing today.'

Oh..

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[indistinct chatter on radio]

Thank you.

Well, now that the police are on the case

why don't we have our much delayed lunch, huh?

What's the matter? Aren't you hungry?

Oh, yeah, but I..

I still think that kid could help clear things up.

But as it must be with all things which concern you

you must translate your concern into fitting and proper action.

You know, Mentor, I think we oughta try to find Larry.

In a town this size it shouldn't be

that hard to find out where he lives.

Yeah, but what about lunch?

Well, we can eat later.

[instrumental music]

[chuckles]

[car horn honking]

- Hi, kid. - Hi.

Those other kids in the park

'did you tell them what you saw?'

I didn't tell them anything.

I don't believe you.

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I wanna know what you said to those kids.

Now!

I'll see you later.

Hey, Mentor, isn't that Larry up ahead?

Yes, it sure is.

Hi, Larry. We were just on our way to see you.

Well, what for?

I've already told you everything I know.

That fellow who just drove off. Is he a friend of yours?

- Well, sort of. - Well, I'll tell you what.

We're already headed towards your house

why don't you toss your bike and we'll give you a lift?

That's okay.

Well, maybe I will ride with you.

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[dog barking]

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Thanks for the ride.

Larry?

These men wanna talk to you, mom.

Hello, Mrs. Burns. My name is Mentor.

- This is Billy Batson. - How do you do?

Are you friends of Larry's?

(Mentor) 'Well, more like acquaintances.'

(Billy) 'You see our motor home was robbed this morning'

'and we think Larry maybe a witness.'

'But seems afraid to talk about it.'

Afraid? Of what?

Oh, the thief, perhaps.

Larry won't say.

That's why we came to see you.

Well, my husband and I will certainly

talk to Larry about it.

We'd appreciate that.

The police need all the evidence they can get.

Thank you. Good day.

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Larry, if you didn't see anything at the park today

then I wish you'd tell us what is bothering you

'because you're acting very strangely.'

I don't know.

Maybe I'm catching a cold or something.

I'm gonna go lie down.

[instrumental music]

Oh, hello.

- Hi. - Ron Craig, isn't it?

Y-yes, ma'am.

I cut some wood for you once, didn't I?

Of course. Can I help you with something?

Uh, I just wanted to see your boy for a minute.

Oh, sure. Come on. I'll get him for you.

(Molly) 'Larry, Ron Craig is here to see you.'

'Larry.'

I'm sure he'll be right out.

[instrumental music]

Let me see what's keeping him.

Larry is gone. I don't know--

Gone? I thought he went to his room.

[instrumental music]

Ron, you know something we don't?

Why'd Larry take off like that

when he heard you wanted to talk to him?

- I gotta get outta here. - 'Wait a minute.'

You were the one that broke into

the motor home today, weren't you?

Who told you that?

We didn't have to be told.

It's pretty obvious now.

'And Larry saw you do it.'

Alright. So you know.

I gotta get away from here.

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- Let's go. - Wait a minute.

What do you think you're doing?

I'm not gonna hurt you, Mr. Burns.

But I gotta get outta here fast.

And you're gonna help me.

Come on.

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Checkmate.

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Billy. Mr. Mentor.

Larry, what's wrong?

You gotta help me. Ron Craig's at my house.

And I'm afraid for my parents.

Who's Ron Craig?

The guy that robbed you.

We better call the police.

Go ahead, Mentor. I'll contact Captain Marvel.

Captain Marvel? Do you know him?

Yes, we see him from time to time.

Come on, Larry.

Shazam!

[thunderclap]

[instrumental music]

Move this thing.

Take it up. Take it up!

[helicopter whirring]

[instrumental music]

[wind whooshing]

I sure do hope my folks are okay.

Well, if it's any consolation, Larry

both the police and Captain Marvel

are on their way to help.

[instrumental music]

Oh, Captain Marvel, Ron Craig and my husband

took off in the helicopter.

- Which way? - Towards the mountains.

I've already called the police.

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[helicopter whirring]

There's my dad's copter.

And Captain Marvel's bringing it down.

What's wrong? Take it up.

Take it up.

[helicopter whirring]

[tires screeching]

[instrumental music]

Get back in there.

- Are you alright? - Sure. Fine.

[dramatic music]

Come on, can't you get any more speed on this thing, chief?

Frankly, I'm amazed it's doing this well.

What's that?

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[tires screeching]

Okay, Mentor. Come out.

Come on, Larry.

[siren blaring]

Alright, Craig. Come on out. It's all over.

I don't want any trouble, Captain Marvel.

I sure am glad you stopped us, Captain Marvel.

I was really scared.

[chuckles] You weren't the only one, Larry.

You know, Larry

this whole situation could've been avoided

if you'd have reported what you saw

to the proper authorities when it happened.

Yeah. I know that now.

I was afraid to get involved.

I guess I was really stupid.

No, it wasn't stupidity, Larry. You simply made a mistake.

That's something we're all guilty of from time to time.

Yeah. Well, I sure won't make that mistake again.

I don't know if this means anything now, Larry.

But I'm sorry all this happened.

'I never meant to hurt anybody.'

I just needed the money.

I think you and Larry both made

the same mistake today, Craig.

You both had a problem and neglected to taking it

to someone who could help you.

I, uh, I think I made a big mistake today too.

What was that, Mentor?

I didn't eat lunch.

[laughing]

Hi.

You know, someday you may see somebody

do something wrong just as Larry did today.

If you don't know what to do about it.

Just rember, when a problem has you stumped

it's a good idea to talk it over

with a grown up you can trust.

It could save you a lot of trouble in the long run.

See you next week.

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