Superman: The Animated Series (TV Series)

Superman's Pal (1999)

Tim Daly: Superman, Clark Kent

Quotes 

• Superman : Still kicking yourself?

  Jimmy Olsen : Why shouldn't I? I messed things up big time.

  Superman : You lived up to your press, Jimmy. You saved my life again. Here, I made you a thank-you gift.

  Jimmy Olsen : You didn't have to. I mean, you've saved my life, too. Only like a million times.

  Superman : It's not just a watch. This button emits a hypersonic signal. If I'm anywhere in the city, I'll hear it and I'll come. I figured you might need it now that everyone knows we're friends. Just don't wear it out.

• Clark Kent : The new intern's something, huh?

  Jimmy Olsen : Who, Tina? Nah, too cool for me.

  Clark Kent : Excuse me?

  Jimmy Olsen : Well, look at her. She's gorgeous. She gets to hang out with the famous Lois Lane all day. Me? I'm just a nobody.

  Clark Kent : You're selling yourself short. Ask her out.

  Jimmy Olsen : I already tried, twice. First time, she said her cat was sick.

  Clark Kent : And the second?

  Jimmy Olsen : She told me to buzz off.

  Clark Kent : She's learning from Lois already.

• Superman : [saving Jimmy from trouble]  You okay?

  Tina : Jimmy! Oh, thank god you're all right. You heard me. You really are friends with Jimmy.

  Superman : He's all right. But you better clear up this "pals" stuff. I can't be within earshot every time.

• Angela Chen : Got time for a statement, Superman?

  Superman : You wouldn't want it. Thanks for your help, Jimmy.

  Angela Chen : [as Superman flies away]  Cut. Hey, Olsen, you're friends with Superman, right? Want to do an interview?

  Jimmy Olsen : Uh, I-I don't think I'd be real comfortable with that.

  Angela Chen : Why not? Camera shy?

  Jimmy Olsen : No, but it's not like I'd call us pals or anything.

  Angela Chen : Well, you know him, right?

  Jimmy Olsen : Yeah.

  Angela Chen : That's good enough for me.

• Angela Chen : So, how would you characterize your friendship with Superman?

  Jimmy Olsen : [edited to fit the narrative]  Real comfortable. I'd call us pals.

  Angela Chen : [in the studio]  There you have it. Superman has a pal. My investigative team has uncovered link after link between the Man of Steel and James Olsen, Jr., "Jimmy" to his friends.

  [cut to interview] 

  Angela Chen : According to our research, you single-handedly saved Superman's skin from both the Parasite and Luminus. Plus, we're told you went undercover at his request to crack Intergang's connection to Apokolips. Is all of this true?

  Jimmy Olsen : Yeah.

  Lois Lane : [watching on TV at the Planet]  What? Hold it right there. First of all, Superman saved us from Luminus, not the other way around. And second, what am I, chopped liver?

  Clark Kent : Aw, I'm sure Superman likes you, too.