Radio Retropolis

Assigned to Robbery Detail, Friday and Smith are on the case of a strong arm hold up man who has been terrorizing the downtown area for the last three weeks.  Commentary on the brand new invention-The Phone-a-Deck speakerphone used for the first time by the Dragnet team.

Perry and Clark, after getting confirmation from publisher Grayson that Homer Smith is in charge, must now figure out how to stop this takeover from succeeding withdrawing its support of World Peace Federation.  Commentary on possible source of evil influence in the story.

A meek henpecked husband fantasizes that he is the screen persona of Edward G. Robinson so he can muster the courage to kill his wife.  Commentary on the Robinson's dual role and production process of this episode.  Plus, a look at Robinson himself.

Perry White is confronted by a new threat within the Planet that threatens the World Peace Federation as well as the Daily Planet itself.  Commentary on how this story serves as a cautionary tale to today's political divide.

When Novak inadvertently gets another customer's laundry, he tracks down the other customer to swap packages and soon finds himself mixed up in trouble and murder.  Commentary on how unaffected the characters are by violence and murder.  Plus, the Top 5 Novak Zingers!

A man is the prime suspect in a series of burglaries and car thefts. Is he the right guy?  Commentary on Dragnet's television budget, Jack Webb's cut, and why he was forever angry with NBC.  Plus a look at another popular series earnings by comparison.

With Bruce Wayne drugged, Cawkins can now get back to snooping around the secret closet where he would discover Superman’s costume.  Will Superman get back in time to divert Cawkins for good?  Commentary on why the serial had to end as it did.

A soldier returning from overseas learns his girlfriend is marrying a very rich man and tricks her into letting him help her murder him all the while planning to frame her for the crime as his revenge.  Commentary on the short lived career of star John Lund.

Cawkins while rummaging through Kent’s apartment is about to find the one thing that will expose Kent as Superman.  Commentary on The Adventures of Superman season 1 episode The Stolen Costume, violence on the series, and why Bruce Wayne here is a failure.

Novak is hired to keep tabs on a woman named Wendy Morris by a man who suspects that her husband who has returned from military duty overseas is an imposter.  Commentary on how not having Hellman, aka Raymond Burr, hurts the series dynamic.  Plus the Novak Top 5 Zingers!