Radio Retropolis

Captain Hawkins finally found an experienced crew headed by a top notch first mate-Mr. Barnaby- the same man who threatened Perry White to sell him the Clara M.

In a brand new 20 episode adventure, Clark and Jimmy begin a high seas adventure as a publicity campaign for the Daily Planet, after they purchased the last of the Clipper ships, that starts to turn deadly by what many sailors claim is due to an old haunting curse. Commentary on the Cutty Sark-the actual last clipper ship in existence.

It’s down to the wire for Superman to catch Hoffman, save Lois, and retrieve the priceless jade. Commentary on Black Sunday-the great dust storm of April 14, 1935 which mostly likely was the basis for this dramatic ending. Plus, a recent dust storm causing tremendous damage in Utah, where this story takes place, is shared.

Two armed bandits invade the home of an elderly couple in which the husband is tortured unmercifully before he reveals the hiding place of his valuables. The two home invaders take the jewels and make their escape.

It’s an action paced episode as Superman rockets across the country to reach San Francisco before the train arrives to rescue Lois, but Hoffman may have a surprise or two up his sleeve that takes this story into hyper drive. Commentary on Kirk Alyn who played Superman in the theatrical serials of 1948 and 1950 and how he almost became the TV Superman when George Reeves was holding out for more money.

Lois Lane’s peril was deepened in the last episode as Hoffman made her a more impactful part of his plan which is now about to take its final turn in their escape to China. Tonight, Lois’ outlook seems hopeless as her very sanity is questioned.

Last time, instead of keeping her cards close to her chest, Lois Lane let on far too much to Walter Hoffman now putting her in grave danger with Superman now many miles away back in Metropolis. Will Kent figure it out in time to have Superman race back to save her? And will he know where to find her even if he did? Commentary tonight on the evolution of Perry White, much to the credit of its portrayer Julian Noa, from a second banana supporting character to the loud, blustery, comical version that became the template for all Perry Whites for several generations.

In the last episode, Hoffman tried to frame Superman for the murder of Chi Wan when in fact he needed the 48 hours to board a plane to California to catch a freighter to China with the stolen jade. Tonight, Clark and Lois are on their way to stop him. Commentary on the growing relationship between Lois and Clark. Plus, see why we discuss the ironic connection between this episode and how gunpowder was invented.

Last episode, Lois and Perry are waiting for the arrival of whom they believe to be Superman in the Carson mansion to answer what he knows about Chi Wan’s murder. Will Superman show up and if so will his anonymity be blown forever?

In our last episode, Lois Lane was convinced that this Superman was connected in some way to Chi Wan’s death and decides to force him to appear publicly to answer these accusations by placing an open letter on the front page of the Daily Planet. Will Superman take the bait?

Last time, Lois and Jimmy decided to track Clark and Perry’s path to Chi Wan’s house in which their result is about to be the same as Perry White’s as Lois is offered the poisoned tea? Commentary on the momentous meeting of two great characters Superman fans have been waiting an entire year to hear.

In our last episode, Perry White is poisoned after drinking the tainted tea and Clark must act quickly to save his life. And what about Chi Wan? Did he poison Perry White? Or is there a threat even greater? Commentary tonight on the return of Joan Alexander as Lois Lane.

If the past 156 episodes were rehearsal, then this serial is opening night because new truths will be realized as we welcome the entire gang –Clark, Jimmy, Perry White and Lois Lane- for this thrilling new adventure. Tonight’s adventure is all about an ancient Chinese manuscript describing the secret to everlasting life that one man will do anything, including murder, to get it. This exciting adventure is a race to the finish for Superman from one end of the country to the other. Commentary on the derogatory use of "Oriental' and the prejudice against the Chinese until 1941 when they became America's staunchest allies against the Japanese during WWII.

As our serial concludes, things are not looking good for our heroes as Humi is set to kill each one of them which means Clark must think fast to have Superman show up and not give away his secret. But this time, he may have to tempt fate and the limits of his own superpowers. Commentary on how this episode might have been different with respect to the Egyptians featured had this been produced today given the state of mind in America in 1941.

Merchandise trucks are being hijacked all over the city. There are no fingerprints and little evidence, yet Friday and Romero must take whatever they can get to find its source.

We left Clark, Jimmy and Tumbleweed in front of the theatre with Clark seemingly in the cat bird seat about to unravel this whole sordid mystery once and for all. So are you ready to find out why Clark and Jimmy were in an abandoned theatre? Are you ready to find out who the whisperer really is? Are you ready to find out who is the real Sydney Rycroft? Then here we go.

Last time, another mysterious stranger entered the scene who only spoke in a whisper yet somehow saved Tumbleweed from Humi’s abduction. So what is the whisperer’s plan?

In our last episode, Sleepy abducted Tumbleweed for reasons unknown to us at the moment and locked Jimmy in a closet. What does all of this mean? Superman saved Tumbleweed before, but now he’s on his way to the Planet so how will he save him this time? Commentary on the many layers of mystery this serial provides. Plus a look at the year 1941 and how the Superman comics and radio show were going to deal with what was to come.

Tumbleweed and his abductor crash through the parapet into the raging river below as Superman fails to arrive in time to save them from the impact of the crash. Did both survive? Will Superman make it in time in case one or both survived?

Superman once again saves Miss Wycroft but not before Tumbleweed Jones got a bullet in his leg. At the hospital, Tumbleweed is being visited by a mysterious stranger. Commentary on Radio Retropolis.