Radio Retropolis

Glenn Ford stars as a man who gets involved with a deeply troubled woman harboring dangerous secrets.  Commentary on Ford's achievements and controversies.

Kent is shocked to hear of Lippy Williams murder just as he brought Sam Robbin’s mother to the Clarion with the hope of having Lippy admit that he had planted the evidence. Commentary on the passing of TV's first Lois Lane, Phyllis Coates.

A pair of car thieves have found a clever way of re-selling their stolen autos that make it difficult to trace.  Commentary on the real Hollywood police station  described.  Plus, a disappointing turn in character writing on Dragnet.

Lattimer, taking matters into his own hands, tells the governor to arrange for Robbins to be taken to an upstate jail.  What plan does Lattimer have for Robbins to keep him permanently quiet?  Commentary on how this episode focuses on hate which is still relevant today.

After a robbery-murder, two crooks encounter a mysterious man who offers to take them to a place where the police will never find them.  Commentary following episode.

A publishing firm with three partners that has one dead, one on Death Row and the third at home who has taken over the firm just as the other two were out to remove him.  Commentary on just letting the situation resolve itself. Plus, Billy Crystal's "You Look Mahvelous" is revisited.

While Superman pursues a clue that could clear Sam Robbins, Lattimer is pleased to hear that Sam Robbins might be forced out of jail by the veterans as state trooper reaction works well in his plans to rid Robbins and all foreigners once and for all.  Commentary on anti-Catholicism at this time.

Liz gets an idea for a money making scheme when she inadvertently returns a dress to a more expensive store than where she bought it.  Commentary on the household roles women played in domestic comedies.

Someone has broken into a necktie manufacturer and stole a large supply of hand painted ties.  Commentary on why Dragnet was still problematic for radio in 1955 plus a look at references made to 1955 in the episode.