Radio Retropolis

A call comes in on a man after suffering a heart attack had died after he had fallen and fractured his skull. However, there is someone who knows more to the story that this man's death. Commentary on actor Sammy Ogg who co-starred in this episode. Plus actress June Whitley.

Last time, Kent and Lewis found themselves courting danger as they investigate a car that was pushed into the water. Little do they know that Deutch has them in his sights. Commentary on the maturity of the characters and the actors now fully understanding their roles.

Lamont and Margo investigate a mad scientist who uses a rival scientist's mechanical robot to take revenge on those who turned down his invention. Commentary on the origin of the word robot, how this episode and other works of art accurately depicted what our technical future would be. We also take a look at Fritz Lang's Metropolis.

Lois Lane is in grave danger as she types her report on Deutch not knowing there's a bomb set to explode the moment she types in the word DEUTCH. Commentary on the brief return of Lois Lane.

A man who was a witness to his friend's murder in Mexico who escaped back to the border tells Friday and Smith the shaky accounts of what he remembers. Commentary on the unusual story line not common with other Dragnet episodes. Plus a look at the tragic life of Mario Lanza who's radio show was promoted in this broadcast.

After saving the Grayson submarine, Clark is requested back to the naval base from Commander Leeds to help catch Dr. Deutch. But Deutch has other plans that puts someone at the Daily Planet in grave danger. Commentary on the evolution of Perry White.

Lamont and Margo find themselves at an old castle after having car trouble. There they meet a woman who is later threatened with being committed as mentally ill for claiming to see and hear strange things. Commentary on the comparisons between this script and the classic story Gaslight.

Deutch and Hans made their escape and now begin plans to exact their revenge. Commentary on how this serial leads into the next with Dr. Deutch.

Stolen blank business checks are being passed in supermarkets around the city by a man who died six months ago. Commentary on real check cashing schemes of the early 50s. Plus, a look at the colorful career of tonight's guest star Cliff Arquette who would become a fixture in our pop culture heritage.

Superman is on a massive search for the Grayson Submarine which is hours away but he has no idea in which direction and he must go to reach it in time to save Perry and Lois before Dr. Deutch torpedoes it. Commentary on the "super" abilities of Clark Kent.