Radio Retropolis

James Cagney stars as a man who is about to be awarded the "Safest Driver in the State" only to be responsible for a multiple fatality car accident on his way to the ceremony. JR speaks on the Auto-Lite inspired plot intended for driver safety awareness, yet the deeper context revolves around psychological trauma and guilt.

Zaram and his soldiers are on their way to invade Earth, while Superman is hurtled into space with Jimmy and Poco in dire straits as Planet Utopia begins to crumble. JR speaks on important milestones that occurred on this day including major Superman news.

Liz is determined to play the lead in the women's club play, even if she has to keep the leading lady from showing up. Commentary on this being the first My Favorite Husband episode that reflected the overall theme of of the Lucy character in I Love Lucy. Plus, we feature guest actress Mary Shipp.

Friday investigates an experienced confidence man who targets elderly widows for their money has already conned his first two victims of more than $8,000. Commentary on the departure of Barney Phillips as Ed Jacobs and the introduction of Ben Romero's nephew Bill Lockwood. Plus, actor Martin Milner and how Jack Webb guided his career.

As Zaram is about to expose Kent as being actually Superman having never left the cell, the planet Utopia suffers a strong earthquake signaling the pending doom of the planet. JR speaks on how much Superman radio and TV actors were really paid.

A clock maker is in possession of a cursed clock that only operates when using the original 30 pieces of silver given to Judas Iscariot. Any man who has come in contact with this clock has died a violent death. With this information, the clock maker seeks the man who murdered his father. Commentary on tonight's guest star Berry Kroeger. Plus, we look at the different views of Judas Iscariot.

A young man is about to inherit his parents estate until his evil uncle gets involved by placing a hypnotic spell on him which could mean his death. Commentary on why this episode was a misfire for the series.

Two sisters find their lives unraveling inside a lonely seaside mansion when one of the sisters decides to buy a casket for someone who will die in three weeks. But which one? JR speaks on star Rosalind Russell's combative career against the studios.

After it is revealed that Clark Kent has "replaced" Superman in the cell, Zaram places Jimmy in with him while he bugs the cell hoping that Kent will tip his hand. JR speaks on the popularity of Superman through the decades.

Liz fakes an illness in order to get George to buy her a mink coat. George is on to her and brings in a real doctor to give her fake diagnosis that Liz thinks is very real. Commentary on the I Love Lucy episode "Lucy fakes an Illness" from which this script was adapted.