Radio Retropolis

Horatio and Lois once again find themselves in mortal danger as the boat they're on catches fire from the strange monster…only this time Kent is with them. He can save them, but how will he do so without giving up his secret identity? JR comments on actress Joan Alexander, Lois Lane herself, who inherited $70 miilion before her death.

George gets a letter from the Army so Liz thinks he's been drafted. George, on the other hand thinks Liz is having a baby. Commentary on how one of the great radio episodes could have become a great television episode if they hadn't made one mistake.

A professional gambling ring has set up operations in the city and dozens of people are being victimized. Yet the gamblers keep on the move. Commentary on The Edgar Allan Poe Awards in which Dragnet once is a recipient for Best Mystery.

Kent begins his investigation into this strange sea monster that seems to have extraordinary powers. JR speaks on what to expect once Batman enters into the public domain.

A man on death row escapes prison with the help of a mysterious society woman who seemingly can predict every move he makes. Commentary on one of the errors of this episode with regards to the gun used. Also, actress Simone Simone's short but sweet Hollywood career. Plus, this is the last episode featuring our host Raymond.

A falsely accused spy thinks of nothing but revenge for twenty years while sitting in jail, but the man who will pardon him is in mortal danger and the Shadow must save not one life but two. Commentary on how the Shadow is not infallible and can lose a fight.

A good ex-cop gone bad who has been ordered by his boss, a gangster, to murder a policeman and former friend. JR speaks on twist ending and the strange life of William Bendix being cast against type who in his teens caused Babe Ruth to get sick and miss a game.

Superman has arrived in St. Selmo and begins his frantic search in the dark night over the water for the missing trio. JR speaks on what to soon expect for Superman when the earliest version of The Man of Steel enters the public domain.

Liz' exaggerations become so bad that George cuts off Liz's allowance until she can prove that she can consistently tell nothing but the truth. Commentary once again on the unlikable manner in which Liz has been written that is against the nature of why we love Lucille Ball. Plus commentary on Lucy favorite Shirley Mitchell who guest stars in this episode.

For more than two months a wave of safe burglaries have been well planned, well executed and there are no leads to the whereabouts of the suspects. Special commentary on the politics and business of Dragnet and Jack Webb's tough guy reputation. Plus Dragnet company actors Stacy Harris and Harry Bartell. Do not miss this podcast!