Radio Retropolis

$80,000 in uncut diamonds are stolen which may be connected to a murdered woman.  Commentary on why Webb chose to make Dragnet's violence occur "off-microphone".

Superman found a car at the bottom of the river that just may be the car that abducted Grayson.  But will it give him the clues he needs to save both Grayson and Perry White from sure death?  Commentary on the sudden Inspector Henderson/Superman buddy-buddy relationship.

Johnny, an ex-con just released from prison, is consumed with revenge after his partner Gordon Fitzroy double crossed him in a botched jewelry heist in which the dynamite blast severely disfigured him.  Commentary on the convoluted plot.  Plus, star Chester Morris.

Kent, who raced back to Grayson’s house after being duped by Smith, realizes he is too late and that two men kidnapped the publisher.  Commentary on why Peli's plan makes no sense and why violent conflict will always exist.

FINAL EPISODE! After a priest asks Novak to meet him at the church, a shot is fired and for the final time in this series, things look bad for Novak.  Commentary on the seriousness of the episode in which Novak does have a heart.  Plus we learn Hellman's true motives.  Finally, the last Pat Novak Top 5 Zingers of the Week!

Friday and Smith are assigned to take down a phony emerald ring when a man gets swindled out of $1500.  Commentary on why Dragnet is first and foremost a drama series.  Plus, a look at the state of smog in 1955 Los Angeles.

Kent has an idea how to trap Smith and needs Planet publisher Grayson’s assistance.  But Smith may have a plan of his own to thwart Kent’s trap.  Commentary on the tragic events of the 1946 Calcutta Killings that occurred on this day.

Judy Garland makes her Suspense debut tonight as a fast food car hop who must catch her bus for her ride home and accepts a ride to the depot from her last customer of the evening which leads to unfortunate circumstances.  Commentary on the tragic life of Garland.

As Smith is about to roll the presses on the anti-World Peace Federation front page story, Kent has seconds to find a way to stop him without revealing his super strength.  Commentary on the production of newspapers in the 1940s and the art of war.

Two gunmen are looking for Joe Dineen and since Dineen was last seen in one of Novak’s boats, they think Novak knows where he is. Commentary on the clues between Hellman and Novak that they enjoy being a team.  Plus the Pat Novak Zingers of the Week!