Episodes
When one of the partners at a law firm is selected to be the next district attorney, the other partner through a fit of deadly jealousy vows to make sure that he himself shall be appointed to the position.  Commentary on the title of the episode and its clever use.  Plus Miracle on 34th street actor and star tonight Jerome Cowan.
Published 04/26/24
Published 04/26/24
Superman insists on seeing the Roz of Apollo to convince him that he is there to save the planet.  But the Roz sees Superman as an intruder and means to do them harm.  Can Superman change his mind in time? Commentary to follow continues the Top 5 Least Favorite Adventures of Superman episodes of All Time.  Today, #3
Published 04/25/24
It’s the green eyed monster versus the brown eyed beast as Liz is jealous when George’s partner at a horse-riding club is a beautiful woman-and Liz’ nemesis!  So, she decides to take up riding to keep an eye on them.  Commentary to follow.
Published 04/24/24
A drug abuser is suspected of peddling heroin at his home that appears to include members of his family.  Commentary on the Ethan Crumbley case in which his parents were sent to jail for his crime.
Published 04/23/24
Will Dr. Millicent’s conclusion that Superman will never been seen again now be coming true since Superman is on the verge of being turned into a lifeless statue of stone thanks to Apollo’s ruthless leader Roz? Commentary to follow continues the Top 5 Least Favorite Adventures of Superman episodes of All Time.  Today, #4!
Published 04/22/24
An Irish reprobate, jealous of his brother's fiancé and their mother's favoritism, plots his brother's death. Unfortunately, you can't keep a good man down-even after death. Commentary to follow.
Published 04/21/24
A woman kills her rich husband and talks another into giving her an alibi leaving her brother-in-law accused of the crime in what appears to be the perfect murder.  Commentary on radio Retropolis patreon, lost old time radio episodes, and star Lynn Bari.
Published 04/19/24
After a full week away from Earth, Superman awakens on the planet Apollo to a very unexpected and unpleasant situation.  Commentary to follow starts the Top 5 Least Favorite Adventures of Superman episodes of All Time.  Today, #5!
Published 04/18/24
George tells Liz that she needs to stand up for her rights and stop letting people push her around. So when Liz loses a penny in a broken gum machine, she vows to get her penny back no matter what the cost.  Commentary to follow.
Published 04/17/24
Friday and Smith arrest an alleged dope pusher who specializes in hooking young kids.  But the arrest may prove illegal allowing the pusher to go free. Commentary after the episode on  recent ruling that led to this episode.  Plus, how Chesterfield convinced many people to spend millions of dollars on the new Accuray "healthier" cigarette.
Published 04/16/24
At the clinic, Dr. Milicent shares with Perry, Lois and Jimmy that Clark Kent is gone forever.  Commentary to follow on the legitimacy of the doctor giving greater impact to the story.
Published 04/15/24
Two German commandos air-dropped into England to retrieve Rudolf Hess hide out in an abandoned farmhouse, yet find it occupied. They murder the inhabitants or so they think. Commentary to follow.
Published 04/14/24
Gloria Swanson stars as a mystery writer who is told that a murder has been committed in her town and decides she wants to help solve it.  Commentary on the career of Swanson.
Published 04/12/24
Jimmy shares a letter from Clark to Perry and Lois that Clark has left town and may never come back.  Commentary on why Superman didn't just eliminate the Nazis and other global threats of the 1940s.
Published 04/11/24
Liz goes to see a doctor about her absentmindedness, and then reports her car to be stolen when she forgets that George dropped her off at the doctor!
Published 04/10/24
Friday and Smith prepare to face two unruly brothers known as dope addicts and robbers are heading to the city.  Commentary on the transition in the mid 50's from drama to a new radio sensation- rock and roll!
Published 04/09/24
With Superman flying all around the warehouses looking for any clue, Herman, under Pearley’s orders, has a gun pointed at Biff, Mary and Jimmy ready to execute them.  Plus the #1 Greatest Adventures of Superman episode of all time!
Published 04/08/24
At a college, after a student is refused membership in a fraternity he decides to pay them all back. On the brink of madness, he enacts his revenge by using his scientific skills and creates a chemical that he believes can dissolve through anything-even an entire building.
Published 04/07/24
A man takes a bank job with the intent of heisting a huge sum of money.  Along the way, he meets a woman with the same plan. Commentary on character actors and stars.  Plus, featured star Alan Baxter.
Published 04/05/24
Kent is concerned that Mary and Jimmy have not communicated with him as he goes to the Dependable messenger company owned by Pearley and finds it locked and abandoned.  Instead of the usual Superman open, Bud Collyer’s voice as Superman is heard encouraging kids to remind their parents to get out and vote in the election which is to take place the next day Tuesday November 5th. Plus, the 5 Greatest Adventures of Superman episodes of all time!  Today, #2!
Published 04/04/24
When George's mother comes to visit, Liz hopes to drive her out by spreading ragweed and other allergy-inducing plants around the house, but her plan backfires when George's mother starts dating her allergist.
Published 04/03/24
Friday goes undercover as a “mark” to expose a blond swindler who conned a man out of $40,000. Commentary on racism and breaking barriers in classic radio.
Published 04/02/24
Pearley’s henchman Herman, who suspected Jimmy and Mary as spies from the beginning, nabs the kids in the fog and leads them to the river where they will soon meet their fate. Plus, The 5 Greatest Adventures of Superman episodes of all time.  Today, #3!
Published 04/01/24
While digging a hole to plant a tree, a man uncovers an ancient Roman coffin. Inside he discovers something that would have been better left forever buried.  Commentary to follow.
Published 03/31/24