The Cisco Kid: Black Lightning
Originally broadcast in first-run syndication on Monday, November 19, 1951.
Plot: Cisco and Pancho fight to save the life of a wild stallion accused of making off with nearby mares.
Analysis: This is such a marked improvement over the last episode, I cannot believe this is the same series. Toward the end, there are moments of real suspense and drama, making for a very refreshing change given the last episode seemed to be such a clunker. This may be what drives me crazy about Cisco Kid is that the quality of the show is so inconsistent. It is near Gene Autry levels one episode, the next has me rolling my eyes. Clearly, modern eyes will be more demanding than early 50s eyes and I should be a bit more understanding of the limitations, but I also have to be aware that the people reading the blog will not be as forgiving as I will be.
As usual, in order to recreate the 1950s experience more closely, turn off the color on your television while watching the episode since, while the televisions were predominately black and white, Cisco Kid was shot in color.
The Bottom Line: This is actually a quality episode of Cisco and one I have no issue recommending. Some really suspenseful moments toward the end and an intriguing plot line, even if they give away who is really behind the plot early in the episode. Still, the show never has been designed for deep plots, so it is unfair to demand one.
Black Lightning is included on The Cisco Kid: Collection Two (http://www.amazon.com/Cisco-Kid-Collecti....86758713&sr=1-3).
Next time, more laughs with Lucy.
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