Radio Retropolis

Abby and her grandfather, while trying to save the box containing Superman, they both lose their footing and drift under the waves of the riptide.  But they did manage to free Superman.  Commentary on the real post war situation between the Nazis and the Jewish survivors and the shocking stance on U.S. immigration.

A middle-aged robber wearing a black mask has hit a string of supermarkets with one locking the market employees in the deep freezer!  Also, a rare and final interview with NBC announcer Bill Roddy who was Jack Webb's roommate early in their careers.

The chest with the unconscious Superman resurfaced and lodged into a sandbar that just happened to be spotted by a fisherman and his daughter.  Commentary on the terrific teamwork between the actors and the sound effects technicians.

An American traitor on trial tells of photo taken of Nazi’s in Lisbon that proved to be worth a fortune to those that would murder others to get it.  Commentary on stars John Hodiak and Cathy Lewis both whose lives were cut tragically short.

Commissioner Weston suspects vandalism in the cemetery until a series of gruesome grave robberies includes the murder of the cemetery caretaker.  Commentary on actor Santos Ortega who took over the role of Commissioner Weston.

A man and his sister take refuge in a house when their road is blocked by a giant tree that has been deliberately cut.  At this house resides an eccentric blind man, his handy man, and his imprisoned brother with one of them being a murderer.  Commentary on the common mistakes in recreating animal sounds for radio.

Last time, Superman, unconscious from the influence of Kryptonite, was placed in a chest box and dumped into the sea to be buried under the waves forever.  How, will he get out of this one?  Commentary on the comedy of Perry White in this episode..

While waiting to make a narcotics buy, Sergeants Friday and Smith overhear a man tearfully admit that he had committed murder. Listen for the interrogation scene.  Plus lots of Jack Webb trivia!

Superman underestimated the trap set for him by the Scarlet Widow and succumbed to the influences of the Kryptonite leaving him completely vulnerable for ultimate destruction.  Commentary on the powers of Superman under the influence of Kryptonite.

An insurance salesman who has racked up thousands of dollars in gambling debt, murders his wife to steal her safety deposit box key to get their life savings only to find out afterwards that he just came into the winnings of a lifetime.  Commentary on the humor of this episode using a very famous good news/bad news skit as a basis.  Plus trivia on star Gene Kelly.

Captain Josiah Blake, a notorious pirate who was hanged over a hundred years ago, is said to be responsible for two murders in a lighthouse he claims is his.  Commentary on new announcer Andre Baruch.

A man with a year to live accidentally runs over a man with his car, killing him, and leaves the scene for fear of spending his last days in prison.  But things take a nasty turn when a lone witness decides to blackmail him.  Commentary on how fate is a given when one chooses a path.

Superman receives a cryptic message from the Scarlet Widow on instructions he must follow if he is to obtain the Kryptonite.  But what other plan does she have for the Man of Steel?  Commentary on people not making the connection between Kent and Superman.

A burglary in a dry goods store is the latest in a series of similar crimes. The burglar has a most unusual secret!  Commentary on the hilarious sidebar with the two women in scene one.  Plus actors Gwen Delano and Paul Richards.  Also, the rise and fall of Michelob Beer.

The Scarlet Widow is about to announce her plan with four major partners whose union, along with the Kryptonite, could prove to be too formidable for Superman to defeat.  Commentary on the villain all stars who appear in this episode.