The Adventures of Superboy (1988) s04e09 Episode Script
Hell Breaks Loose
(male narrator) Rocketed from a distant
planet, to a bold new destiny on Earth.
Found by a Kansas family,
and raised as Clark Kent.
He learned he possessed
the strength of steel
the speed of light, and the
desire to help all mankind.
He is Superboy.
[theme music]
(male #1) Then the other night,
Danny's tool started disappearing.
We figured theft, right?
Uh-hn.
We found him a pile in the
corner, twisted and mutilated.
And let me
tell you, brother
no human could have
done what we saw.
Well, what do you
think is causin' it?
Uh, phantom lights,
unexplained voices
mutilated tools,
you tell me.
I will say this,
if something happens tonight
some of these boys said
they're not coming tomorrow.
- Goodnight.
- Goodnight.
So, do you tell Jackson,
or do I?
To me it sounds like a ploy
to get hazard pay.
Well, I've had
too much fun for one day.
Don't go yet.
Afraid of ghosts?
No.
Spelling.
Can you proof me?
[creaking]
(Lana) This construction's
driving me crazy.
They're not working
upstairs.
[intense music]
[creaking continues]
Oh, it's just the wind,
I'll get it.
[intense music]
- Clark, help!
- Lana!
How did you do that?
I don't know,
must have been adrenaline.
What happened?
The wind blew me out.
It came from behind me.
From inside the building?
That's impossible.
[beeping]
I suppose the punch line is that
you haven't finished the report.
No, the punch line
is that this place is haunted.
What she's saying
is true, sir.
A jiggling picture.
Hmph, hmph.
Like you said, the wind.
Add to that all of the work
that's been rattling
this building, I'd say
ghosts are pretty far down
on the list of probable causes.
- What about--
- Wind currents are complex.
A sudden gust of wind up
this high, isn't that unusual.
From inside the room.
Look, now, how do
you explain that, huh?
Sorry, Louie's
testing the breakers.
- Breakers, huh?
- 'Yeah.'
But there is something
down here you should see.
(male #1)
It's a retaining wall.
- So?
- Well, it's not in the plans.
Must've been
added later.
It's gonna take
some time to break through.
Wonder what's
in there.
Whatever it is, it's covered
by a lot of lead paint.
(Clark)
Wait a minute.
Look at that.
I bet it's from The Trocadel.
The what?
The Trocadel, before the
government bought this place
in the 30's there was a ballroom
here called The Trocadel.
A wild place.
[trumpet music]
[applause]
(male #2)
Thank you.
Thank you.
Thank you, Capital City
we're going
to miss you.
But the night
is young and our lease
doesn't run out
until midnight.
So, we're gonna take a break
and be back in a minute.
Thank you.
[applause]
[indistinct chatter]
[instrumental music]
You meant it,
didn't you, Johnny?
We're leaving tonight
at midnight, like you promised?
I need a little time.
Jeno wants me
to do an errand.
Don't do it,
Johnny.
It's not an errand,
and it's a crime.
You're too good
for that.
Your new life starts
at midnight with me.
You're right.
Go get your things
and meet me here at midnight.
- I'm gonna go talk to Jeno.
- You'll be here when I'm back?
I'll meet you right here.
I'll wait forever,
if I have to, I promise.
[music continues]
- Clark, come here, quick.
- What?
An old 30's song
was just on.
So?
On every station,
the same song.
- Big band, like at a ballroom.
- Maybe it's just a coincidence.
No, it's more than that.
Don't you feel it?
There's something going
on here, something not right.
I just can't put
my finger on it.
Whatever it is,
you better forget it.
Jackson was
pretty adamant.
Promise me,
you'll forget about it.
[intense music]
You're not supposed
to be here until we close.
Well, we're pretty
excited about this.
And from what you said,
I think we have
a definite presence here.
- You'll have to come back.
- What's going on here?
Nothing, nothing. There couldn't
be less going on here.
I'm Dennis Jackson,
Bureau Chief.
Louise Larsen,
paranormal specialist.
And this is my
partner Ben Ransell, psychic.
That explains everything.
They're gonna take a check.
They'll work at night and--
That's not the point.
They have a research van
and they'll work for free.
For free?
Why didn't you say so?
Wellhave at it.
But there had better not be
a book, file or paper
out of place when I get back
in the morning.
No problem.
Great.
[beeping]
What's in this wall?
(Clark) That's what
we'd all like to know.
They trying to take
it down safely.
I'm sensing
something in there.
(Clark)
We already looked in there.
Looks like you
missed something.
That wasn't
there before.
Don't feel bad,
huh, I have a gift.
I wonder who
it belonged to.
[jazz music]
How's it goin', boys?
Fine. We got 20 minutes
to get in and out.
That should be easy
with the three of you.
Yeah, except the word
is Johnny's leaving town
without doing the job.
Johnny wouldn't cross me.
It's the girl.
[intense music]
I warned him
about that dame.
When's Mark going
to get here with the food?
Clark,
and he's always late.
Any idea when something
might happen?
Ghost-wise?
Well, yeah, that's
why you guys are here.
Well, gee, I don't know,
this is our first job.
[intense music]
[gunshot]
[firing continues]
All I did was touch the wall
and it tried to kill me.
No, no. It was
aiming at the wall.
Everyone wait here.
[intense music]
It was the spirit, struggling
to stay in this world.
Unwilling to leave till it got
whatever it wanted or needed.
It created a gap
between the two planes
and that's where
the energy came from
that caused those
disturbances we saw.
I don't know about that
I do know we've got
a 50 year old murder here.
Dental records match
those of a missing person.
Who was it?
Johnny Carino. He played
in a band in the ballroom.
Musician,
we found his clarinet.
Question is, who killed him?
[band music]
Johnny, Jeno wants to talk
to you. Something's wrong.
I hear you don't
wanna work for me anymore.
That's not it, Jeno.
Just that I'm starting
my life over again.
(Johnny) I gotta gal
who's nuts about me.
You understand.
Sure, but why can't
you still work for me?
She don't like
this stuff.
She wants me
to be respectable.
Could we have
a little privacy?
She wants the kinda guy
she could take home to her mom.
You know?
Sure, I know.
She makes you feel good,
doesn't she, Johnny?
Real good?
She's gonna make you go to
confession, ain't she, Johnny?
- Cleanse your soul?
- It's not like that.
And then she wants you to make
amends, won't she, Johnny?
Maybe go to the police.
[intense music]
Listen, Jeno..
you and me go
back a long time.
I'd never rat on you.
We're like family.
I guess, the only way I'll know
is if you help me tonight.
I can't.
I'm sorry.
[intense music]
Don't walk out
on me, kid.
It's me or her.
I promised her.
[music continues]
[drum music]
[melancholic music]
That's the problem
with promises.
Some get broke.
[gasping]
Lisa.
(Clark) Everybody
thought he disappeared
but he was really dead
and buried in the wall.
Yeah, but if the workers
hadn't started poking around
Johnny Carino never
would've come back.
What makes two
young people like you
mention the name
Johnny Carino?
You knew him?
Everybody knew Johnny.
He played at Trocadel,
then he disappeared.
Oh, he didn't disappear,
he was murdered.
Oh, so that's what happened.
That poor woman.
Is someone there?
Johnny.
Oh, it's you, Ernie.
Ms. Lisa, is that you?
What'chu doin' here,
this time of mornin'?
I-I'm waiting for Johnny.
He was supposed
to meet me here last night.
We're gonna be married.
Jeno told me he left, but I know
he wouldn't leave without me.
And Johnny's a straight up guy.
He'll be here.
Why don't you go on home?
I'll get you when he comes.
[melancholic music]
625, East 46 Street.
Number 201.
- Don't forget, okay, Ernie?
- I-I won't.
(Ernie) So, I told her not to
worry. I was sure he'd show up.
[jazz music]
(Lana)
Whatever became of her.
(Ernie) For a long
time she'd come around..
waiting on him.
Even after the government
bought the place.
Haven't heard
from her in years, though.
[phone ringing]
Where're you goin'?
All traces of paranormal
activity left, but the skeleton.
Our work is done.
But what has Johnny
gotten outta it?
What d'you mean?
You said the spirit
came back for a reason.
I assure you, I sense
no further presence.
The sprits are at rest.
Lana, where're you going?
(Clark) We've got
straightening up to do.
First, I have
to straighten up the past.
[melancholic music]
[computer beeping]
Quick, everybody get out.
- What's going on here?
- Please, Mr. Jackson, just--
[door closes]
[indistinct chatter]
What is goin on?
[chattering continues]
[beeping continues]
[indistinct chatter]
[intense music]
Everybody,
leave the room.
[indistinct chatter]
[intense music]
[music continues]
No, it's not safe.
Johnny.
Lisa.
[intense music]
I thought
you'd left without me.
I told you I'd wait.
Forever, if you had to.
And when you're ready,
I'll still be waiting.
[melancholic music]
He-he just wanted me
to know th-that he waited.
I'll wait forever
if I have to, I promise.
[instrumental music]
[theme music]
planet, to a bold new destiny on Earth.
Found by a Kansas family,
and raised as Clark Kent.
He learned he possessed
the strength of steel
the speed of light, and the
desire to help all mankind.
He is Superboy.
[theme music]
(male #1) Then the other night,
Danny's tool started disappearing.
We figured theft, right?
Uh-hn.
We found him a pile in the
corner, twisted and mutilated.
And let me
tell you, brother
no human could have
done what we saw.
Well, what do you
think is causin' it?
Uh, phantom lights,
unexplained voices
mutilated tools,
you tell me.
I will say this,
if something happens tonight
some of these boys said
they're not coming tomorrow.
- Goodnight.
- Goodnight.
So, do you tell Jackson,
or do I?
To me it sounds like a ploy
to get hazard pay.
Well, I've had
too much fun for one day.
Don't go yet.
Afraid of ghosts?
No.
Spelling.
Can you proof me?
[creaking]
(Lana) This construction's
driving me crazy.
They're not working
upstairs.
[intense music]
[creaking continues]
Oh, it's just the wind,
I'll get it.
[intense music]
- Clark, help!
- Lana!
How did you do that?
I don't know,
must have been adrenaline.
What happened?
The wind blew me out.
It came from behind me.
From inside the building?
That's impossible.
[beeping]
I suppose the punch line is that
you haven't finished the report.
No, the punch line
is that this place is haunted.
What she's saying
is true, sir.
A jiggling picture.
Hmph, hmph.
Like you said, the wind.
Add to that all of the work
that's been rattling
this building, I'd say
ghosts are pretty far down
on the list of probable causes.
- What about--
- Wind currents are complex.
A sudden gust of wind up
this high, isn't that unusual.
From inside the room.
Look, now, how do
you explain that, huh?
Sorry, Louie's
testing the breakers.
- Breakers, huh?
- 'Yeah.'
But there is something
down here you should see.
(male #1)
It's a retaining wall.
- So?
- Well, it's not in the plans.
Must've been
added later.
It's gonna take
some time to break through.
Wonder what's
in there.
Whatever it is, it's covered
by a lot of lead paint.
(Clark)
Wait a minute.
Look at that.
I bet it's from The Trocadel.
The what?
The Trocadel, before the
government bought this place
in the 30's there was a ballroom
here called The Trocadel.
A wild place.
[trumpet music]
[applause]
(male #2)
Thank you.
Thank you.
Thank you, Capital City
we're going
to miss you.
But the night
is young and our lease
doesn't run out
until midnight.
So, we're gonna take a break
and be back in a minute.
Thank you.
[applause]
[indistinct chatter]
[instrumental music]
You meant it,
didn't you, Johnny?
We're leaving tonight
at midnight, like you promised?
I need a little time.
Jeno wants me
to do an errand.
Don't do it,
Johnny.
It's not an errand,
and it's a crime.
You're too good
for that.
Your new life starts
at midnight with me.
You're right.
Go get your things
and meet me here at midnight.
- I'm gonna go talk to Jeno.
- You'll be here when I'm back?
I'll meet you right here.
I'll wait forever,
if I have to, I promise.
[music continues]
- Clark, come here, quick.
- What?
An old 30's song
was just on.
So?
On every station,
the same song.
- Big band, like at a ballroom.
- Maybe it's just a coincidence.
No, it's more than that.
Don't you feel it?
There's something going
on here, something not right.
I just can't put
my finger on it.
Whatever it is,
you better forget it.
Jackson was
pretty adamant.
Promise me,
you'll forget about it.
[intense music]
You're not supposed
to be here until we close.
Well, we're pretty
excited about this.
And from what you said,
I think we have
a definite presence here.
- You'll have to come back.
- What's going on here?
Nothing, nothing. There couldn't
be less going on here.
I'm Dennis Jackson,
Bureau Chief.
Louise Larsen,
paranormal specialist.
And this is my
partner Ben Ransell, psychic.
That explains everything.
They're gonna take a check.
They'll work at night and--
That's not the point.
They have a research van
and they'll work for free.
For free?
Why didn't you say so?
Wellhave at it.
But there had better not be
a book, file or paper
out of place when I get back
in the morning.
No problem.
Great.
[beeping]
What's in this wall?
(Clark) That's what
we'd all like to know.
They trying to take
it down safely.
I'm sensing
something in there.
(Clark)
We already looked in there.
Looks like you
missed something.
That wasn't
there before.
Don't feel bad,
huh, I have a gift.
I wonder who
it belonged to.
[jazz music]
How's it goin', boys?
Fine. We got 20 minutes
to get in and out.
That should be easy
with the three of you.
Yeah, except the word
is Johnny's leaving town
without doing the job.
Johnny wouldn't cross me.
It's the girl.
[intense music]
I warned him
about that dame.
When's Mark going
to get here with the food?
Clark,
and he's always late.
Any idea when something
might happen?
Ghost-wise?
Well, yeah, that's
why you guys are here.
Well, gee, I don't know,
this is our first job.
[intense music]
[gunshot]
[firing continues]
All I did was touch the wall
and it tried to kill me.
No, no. It was
aiming at the wall.
Everyone wait here.
[intense music]
It was the spirit, struggling
to stay in this world.
Unwilling to leave till it got
whatever it wanted or needed.
It created a gap
between the two planes
and that's where
the energy came from
that caused those
disturbances we saw.
I don't know about that
I do know we've got
a 50 year old murder here.
Dental records match
those of a missing person.
Who was it?
Johnny Carino. He played
in a band in the ballroom.
Musician,
we found his clarinet.
Question is, who killed him?
[band music]
Johnny, Jeno wants to talk
to you. Something's wrong.
I hear you don't
wanna work for me anymore.
That's not it, Jeno.
Just that I'm starting
my life over again.
(Johnny) I gotta gal
who's nuts about me.
You understand.
Sure, but why can't
you still work for me?
She don't like
this stuff.
She wants me
to be respectable.
Could we have
a little privacy?
She wants the kinda guy
she could take home to her mom.
You know?
Sure, I know.
She makes you feel good,
doesn't she, Johnny?
Real good?
She's gonna make you go to
confession, ain't she, Johnny?
- Cleanse your soul?
- It's not like that.
And then she wants you to make
amends, won't she, Johnny?
Maybe go to the police.
[intense music]
Listen, Jeno..
you and me go
back a long time.
I'd never rat on you.
We're like family.
I guess, the only way I'll know
is if you help me tonight.
I can't.
I'm sorry.
[intense music]
Don't walk out
on me, kid.
It's me or her.
I promised her.
[music continues]
[drum music]
[melancholic music]
That's the problem
with promises.
Some get broke.
[gasping]
Lisa.
(Clark) Everybody
thought he disappeared
but he was really dead
and buried in the wall.
Yeah, but if the workers
hadn't started poking around
Johnny Carino never
would've come back.
What makes two
young people like you
mention the name
Johnny Carino?
You knew him?
Everybody knew Johnny.
He played at Trocadel,
then he disappeared.
Oh, he didn't disappear,
he was murdered.
Oh, so that's what happened.
That poor woman.
Is someone there?
Johnny.
Oh, it's you, Ernie.
Ms. Lisa, is that you?
What'chu doin' here,
this time of mornin'?
I-I'm waiting for Johnny.
He was supposed
to meet me here last night.
We're gonna be married.
Jeno told me he left, but I know
he wouldn't leave without me.
And Johnny's a straight up guy.
He'll be here.
Why don't you go on home?
I'll get you when he comes.
[melancholic music]
625, East 46 Street.
Number 201.
- Don't forget, okay, Ernie?
- I-I won't.
(Ernie) So, I told her not to
worry. I was sure he'd show up.
[jazz music]
(Lana)
Whatever became of her.
(Ernie) For a long
time she'd come around..
waiting on him.
Even after the government
bought the place.
Haven't heard
from her in years, though.
[phone ringing]
Where're you goin'?
All traces of paranormal
activity left, but the skeleton.
Our work is done.
But what has Johnny
gotten outta it?
What d'you mean?
You said the spirit
came back for a reason.
I assure you, I sense
no further presence.
The sprits are at rest.
Lana, where're you going?
(Clark) We've got
straightening up to do.
First, I have
to straighten up the past.
[melancholic music]
[computer beeping]
Quick, everybody get out.
- What's going on here?
- Please, Mr. Jackson, just--
[door closes]
[indistinct chatter]
What is goin on?
[chattering continues]
[beeping continues]
[indistinct chatter]
[intense music]
Everybody,
leave the room.
[indistinct chatter]
[intense music]
[music continues]
No, it's not safe.
Johnny.
Lisa.
[intense music]
I thought
you'd left without me.
I told you I'd wait.
Forever, if you had to.
And when you're ready,
I'll still be waiting.
[melancholic music]
He-he just wanted me
to know th-that he waited.
I'll wait forever
if I have to, I promise.
[instrumental music]
[theme music]