Radio Retropolis

Margot unknowingly purchases stolen art treasure at an auction valued at ten times more than she paid and there are some looking to kill in order to get it.  Commentary on the various Shadows.  Plus, a rare interview with the final Shadow-Bret Morrison from December 13, 1973.

An elderly woman who received a letter from a now dead man claiming she swindled him states he will return from the dead one year after his death... which is this very night.  Commentary on series creator Himan Brown, the origins and legalities surrounding the infamous creaking door.  Plus, how corporations killed the radio star.

Superman, Batman and Robin, learned the burglars are planning a $50 million heist to take place tonight yet they have no idea how or where they can pull this off.  Commentary on the value of Robin and the essentials needed for a great superhero.

Robin made radio contact with Batman and Superman only for them to hear several shots and then silence. Once they found the walkie talkie Robin was using was filled with bullet holes, their worst fears were being realized. Commentary on Superman's lightning speed of flight with Batman hanging on.

A gang of truck hijackers has stolen 14 loaded trucks as well as kidnapped and beaten one of the drivers.  Commentary on the history of color television.

Batman and Superman now on the search for Robin head to Inspector Henderson’s office for help in finding the young crimefighter.  Commentary on the problems with a very emotional Batman.

A delusional man falls for the woman of his dreams and sets a path of destruction for those who he believes keep him from that dream.  Commentary on the comparisons of this episode and the classic James Cagney film Angels With Dirty Faces.

Drama meets reality when a play about a murderer who knifes his victims is happening to the cast and crew of the play…for real.  Commentary on the continuing question "Is The Shadow really needed?"

A man who stole money from his company runs down and kills a hitchhiker who just happens to be the guy who embezzled the stolen money from him. A series of eyewitnesses seem to easily track him down everywhere he goes.  Commentary on how lack of sympathetic characters affects the drama.  Plus, actors Ted Osborne and Alice Reinheart who began as a child prodigy.

Superman saw something strange high in the air and decided to investigate.  After several minutes, with Batman and Robin fearing his doom, a large figure crashed back to earth wearing a blue costume and red cape.  Was it Superman?  Commentary on the slow pacing of this serial and why writers make the choices they do.