The New Adventures of Superman

The Ape Army of the Amazon (1x16)

Air date: Oct 29, 1966

A scientist is using a sonic machine to control apes in the Amazon. He wants to build an army. When Lois and Clark crash their plane in the Amazon, Clark changes into Superman and rescues Lois from the ape army. Eventually, he is also able to put an end to the scientists work by capturing him while he is attempting to rob a temple.