Radio Retropolis

Gus must try to reconnect the beam to the rocket.  Following the episode, the first of several clips from a very exclusive NEVER BEFORE heard interview from an icon of the Superman family.

Producer/director William Asher, who is probably better known as the producer/director behind Bewitched,  ended up directing 110 of the series' 179 episodes by the time the show ended in 1957. He shares what it was really like being on that set, his initial tensions with Lucy, and directing William Frawley and Vivian Vance who did not like each other.  He also discusses directing Lucy and Desi in the later episodes when tensions were quite high.  But he also talks about how in awe he was of the magic of these four stars together and especially of the talent of Lucille Ball. 

A wave of burglaries have taken place against women all with brand new fur coats.  Commentary on guest star Carolyn Jones best known as Morticia from the Addams Family.

In our last episode, stuck in space, Jimmy sent pigeons back to earth to reach Superman with the hope of being rescued. Superman, who received the pigeon's note, must now find the tiny rocket suspended 10,000 miles above the earth.  Commentary on space exploration in the 1940s.

A widower moves back into a place he once owned with his wife who passed away and tells his landlady he just got married again yet she is nowhere to be seen.  Commentary on writer Lucille Fletcher and actor Don DeFore, best known for the TV series Hazel.

While sightseeing on a remote tropical island, Lamont and Margo come across a dark legend that summons Zanlaghora, a dwarf god who seeks murderous revenge against those who use the ring of Mahlalayee.  Commentary on the grisly tone of these recent episodes.  Plus, producer/director of The Shadow, John Cole.

A taxi driver, held at gunpoint, explores his destiny as he recounts his night after he picks up a killer who takes him on a fateful, murderous journey.  Commentary on the brilliant performance of Larry Haines and how one's fate cannot be changed.

When we last checked in on Jimmy, Poco and professor Twiddle, the Radar Rocket had fallen off the beam which left the trio suspended in outer space with limited oxygen and very little time before it’s depleted. Commentary on Jimmy’s bright idea to send his pigeons back to earth to get a note to Superman.

Keith Thibodeaux, who played Little Ricky, shares memories of working on the series, his relationship with Desi and Lucy, meeting Superman, and life after the series ended.

A gang has hijacked and robbed a bank truck that contains $100,000.  Commentary on Jack Webb friend and frequent guest star Herb Ellis.