Radio Retropolis

Friday and Smith investigate a series of burglaries that is taking place at new housing developments. The burglar kills pet birds whenever he can.  Commentary on why this is such a great episode and a throwback to Dragnet's classic first season.

Kent, desperately trying to find Perry White, finally gets through to John Grayson who in his weakened state is trying to tell Kent the real story.  Commentary on Smith's confrontation with Kent.

Hume Cronyn plays a bank employee who blackmails a coworker to help him murder his wife.  Commentary on the decades long love story between Cronyn and Jessica Tandy.

Superman, who was able to get to Grayson before he perished on the boat,  must get him medical aid quickly or he will die.  Commentary on who was the BEST actor to portray Superman.

Novak’s old flame Georgie Lampson hires him to take her out in his boat to meet a freighter with an important package.  Commentary on Webb's other radio series Johnny Madero Pier 23 and Jeff Regan, Investigator. Plus, the Pat Novak Top 5 Zingers!

Friday and Smith are assigned the case of a man posing as an actor who has been successfully passing forged checks over the past several months.  Commentary on Frank's "sugar" diet.  Plus, check forgery through the centuries.

Clark received some devastating news by phone that the odds of saving Perry and the World Peace Organization are now a near impossibility against tremendous odds.  Commentary on the Superman Legacy timeline.

A man who wants his freedom from his estranged wife and will do anything to get it. Even murder.  Commentary on why humans making animal sounds does not work on radio.  Plus, star Jack Carson.

After finally making an appearance and saving Jimmy's life, Superman gets a tip from one of the henchmen that Joe Barton, the man who abducted Perry, is at the Miller hotel which may be where he is holding Perry.  Commentary on why this is a good plotline.

Novak is hired to follow a large woman from a bowling alley and steal her green bag. Unfortunately for him, many are after the bag and will kill to get it.  Commentary on William Conrad filling in for Raymond Burr as Hellman.  Plus, the Pat Novak Top 5 Zingers.