Radio Retropolis

As Lois and Bucky face an uncertain fate as prisoners of The Man without a Face, Kent makes the discovery that two world peace organization leaders on the hit list are to appear at a state department reception ending at midnight. JR speaks on if James Gunn's Superman (2025) is now a financial success.

George has invited ten dinner guests on Katy's day off, and Liz is determined to prove to George's mother that she can prepare a dinner for twelve without any help. Commentary on who Liz Cooper really is and the fact that we don't really know much about her. Also listen for a young Richard Crenna who plays a young delivery boy infatuated by Liz.

A woman disappears and her husband, Chester Abbott, becomes suspect. The man's stepson then disappears. Commentary on similar plot lines in previous episodes. Plus, an inside look at the producer/director side of Jack Webb and his big gamble for television.

When Superman finds the two photographs of major world leaders in the possession of the Man Without a Face, he realizes the dire situation for all involved, including the now missing Lois and Bucky. JR speaks on the end of the movie going experience as we know it and what many will pay a fortune to see that will replace it.

A voice on the phone and a strange melody warn a woman that she will die at midnight. Commentary on new sponsor Colgate Tooth Powder.

Pirates sink their boat on purpose in order to fool another ship to "rescue" them. The ruse works and with Cranston and Margot Lane on board, the hi-jacked ship sets sail to a small island where the pirates harbor an even deadlier purpose. Commentary of the real Pirates of the Caribbean and the eerie foreshadowing of the 1962 Cuban Missile Crisis.

Lucille Ball returns to Suspense playing a con artist who preys on strange men for financial gain until one day she targets a man who happens to be a serial killer. Commentary on Lucy's hit comedy series My Favorite Husband and the chance of luck that changed television forever.

Herbert Calkins of Scotland Yard provided a tip for Lois, but has put both Lois and Bucky in danger as the house they are staking out belongs to The Man Without a Face. JR speaks on Kellogg's Rice Krispies as a sponsor. Plus why villains feel they need to disclose their entire plan to their captives.

Liz thinks George's Christmas stag party is just an excuse to ditch the wives and hang with the boys. Not letting that sit well, Liz decides to crash the party in disguise. Commentary on why a certain joke got a huge laugh plus musical conductor Wilbur Hatch.

A trail of pornography infiltrating Los Angeles high schools leads to a run-down Hollywood studio and a movie has-been. Commentary on sexuality and the law in the 1950s. Plus, guest star Ralph Moody.