Radio Retropolis

A flower shop is robbed and the hold-up men shot and killed...but the bodies disappear.  Commentary on how the crime witnesses have a formula to how they are written.

Scotland Yard detective Herbert Cawkins is about to prove Kent is Superman and offers one simple test.  Prick Kent's finger with a pin.  Commentary on the method Kent uses to try and avoid being revealed as Superman.

Stan accepts an invitation from his friend Eric to go to Eric’s mountain cabin for a hunting trip despite their tumultuous past.  When Stan comes across a series of notes about the cabin exploring several ways to commit a murder, he is convinced Eric plans to kill him.  Commentary on the other programs in the competing time period to Suspense.  Plus our actors step out of character in the tag.

A mystery man wants to meet with Kent because he knows without a shadow of a doubt who Superman is-Clark Kent!  Commentary on why this is going to be a great and most anticipated serial.

Novak’s old friend Sam Tolliver pays him a visit looking for a quick favor. When the deal goes bad, Novak must track down Sam to clear his own name of murder.  Commentary on Novak having a friend, why "style" is important in this series, and the Top 5 Pat Novak Zingers!

A man has been found beaten to death in bed. The next-door neighbor may provide a clue as to who might have murdered him.  Commentary on former Dragnet writer James Moser and his falling out with Jack Webb.

Dictator Rex is headed to the United States for a surprise atom bomb attack. Will the answer solve the mystery of Sturgeon’s whereabouts?  And will Superman be able to stop the attack before it’s too late?  Commentary on the television series Lois and Clark: The New Adventures of Superman.  Plus, why Superman had to exclaim "Up, Up and Away!" each time he flew.

After a small argument, a man’s wife storms out and presumably heads to her mother’s house.  She never arrives and is nowhere to be found.  Commentary on the dark side of actor Robert Young who stars in this episode.

Perry White goes into action rigging a Daily Planet contest to find any connection to the word Zaluto which is their only clue to locate Atomic Bomb specialist Dr. Alonzo Sturgeon who is current under the control of the evil Bolimar dictator.  Commentary on the difference between Perry White on radio with John Hamilton's performance on the television series.

A concerned priest hires Novak to pick up a prison escapee once under his care. A small pit stop before bringing the prisoner back to the priest leads to big trouble for Novak.  Commentary on the symbolic value of the priest for Novak.  Plus Raymond Burr who plays Hellman.  And the Top 5 Pat Novak Zingers!