Superman: The Animated Series (TV Series)

Superman's Pal (1999)

David Kaufman: Jimmy Olsen

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.

• Jimmy Olsen : What is going on?

  Tina : Shut up.

  Metallo : I'd like an explanation myself. You were supposed to bring Lois.

  Tina : Lane was too hard to trick. This one was easy.

  Metallo : But will Superman come for him?

  Tina : Trust me. They're good friends. I even staged a test last night.

• Tina : [a street thug threatens Jimmy]  So, how do you call Superman?

  Jimmy Olsen : I yell, same as anyone else.

• Restaurant Owner : Well, I'm glad you liked your dinner, Jimbo. But next time, come by with your buddy, Superman.

  Jimmy Olsen : You bet. Thanks again for picking up the tab.

  Tina : My subway's that way.

  Jimmy Olsen : Oh, oh, okay. Now, where was I? Oh, yeah, the Fortress of Solitude.

  Tina : You've been there?

  Jimmy Olsen : Well, I haven't been there yet, but the big guy told me all about it. He says he'll take me there one of these days.

  Tina : You must be close.

  Jimmy Olsen : Ah, save a guy's life once or twice, he sort of starts to hang on ya. I don't mind.

• Jimmy Olsen : Superman, it's a trap. It's...

  [a bus is dropped on Superman] 

  Jimmy Olsen : ...Metallo.

• 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.

• 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.

• Jimmy Olsen : You've gotta take back that story about me. I almost got killed last night.

  Angela Chen : Take it back? I make him a star, and this is the thanks I get.

• Jimmy Olsen : Call this off. Stop him.

  Tina : Me, stop him? You've got a twisted sense of who's working for whom.

  Jimmy Olsen : How could you help him? He's killing Superman.

  Tina : What can I say?

  [throwing a kick and knocking the tire iron out of Jimmy's hands] 

  Tina : I'm into metal.