Radio Retropolis

An eight-month-old baby is stolen from its mother. It's the third case of child stealing reported in less than three weeks. Commentary on the versatility of Virginia Gregg in dual roles, plus, we discuss the real reason why Dragnet wins Best Mystery program by The American Weekly.

Lois and Horatio are minutes away from death sealed in the submarine at the bottom of the sea just as Superman spots the flare signal sent by Horatio. Will he get there in time? JR counts down "The 13 Things You Might Not Know from the The Adventures of Superman Radio Show" compiled by 13thdimension.com. Plus, JR comments on the limits of Superman's strength as heard in this episode.

A man stumbles into a pawn shop, where he sees a decrepit old man playing chess. Unbeknownst to him, the old man is a sociopath playing with real human lives where murder is the win. Commentary on the legendary Cold War chess match between Bobby Fischer and Boris Spassky in 1972 in Iceland. Plus actors Raymond Massey and Jackson Beck.

A mobster plunges the city into darkness for one night by planting explosive light bulbs everywhere. Once darkness falls he plans a personal reign of terror. Commentary on the contentious relationship Lamont Cranston has with Commissioner Weston which is a new dynamic the writers are trying out. Also discussed is the lack of the Shadow himself in recent episodes being used only when absolutely necessary.

A high-flying circus trapeze act featuring a man, his best friend, and the woman they both love. One man decides to kill his friend and rival during their performance—in front of thousands of people—making it look like a tragic accident. JR speaks on "haunted" star Dana Andrews chilling performance and how this plotline resembles a recurring theme on Suspense.

Frustrated that Superman cannot find Lois and Horatio, he flies back to the inn hoping they would be there. But before giving up his search for good, he spots a small fishing trawler that may provide more clues to Lois, Horatio, and the sea monster. JR speaks on recent spocial media comments about the Superman radio series.

The Atterburys overhear the Coopers in what they believe is a violent argument. Their suspicions are confirmed when Liz appears with a fresh black eye. Commentary on the Rule of Three in Comedy that all the great comedies have used and still use to this day.

An informant notifies the LAPD about an extortion racket going on in the area by what victims claim is by a police officer. Commentary on assailants who faked being the police in order to commit the the most heinous attacks.

Superman is now aware that Horatio and Lois are missing. In the meantime, Barnaby decides at gunpoint to put them in the belly of that monster. JR speaks on the uniqueness of Superman's Golden Age.