Radio Retropolis

A tramp steamer captain rescues a man lost at sea who says he abandoned the ship because they were attacked by some sea monster that turned the water to blood with the crew started disappearing one by one. Commentary on the Manhattan Project which coincided with this day in history. Plus, actor Arthur Vinton who starred.

After a professor is fired dishonorably from the faculty, he seeks revenge by planning to set off a bomb at the chapel during graduation day. The countdown to the last of the Orson Welles episodes continues with four more to go.

A worried mother has a son with a severe life-threatening fever. Because of a widespread flu epidemic, she has to face the problems alone. JR speaks on actress Martha Scott.

Kirby's smear campaign framing the two players depends upon Jimmy calling in the gambling story to the Planet. When Jimmy refuses, Kirby threatens a brutal response unless he complies. JR speaks on Candy Meyers and the infamous Stolen Costume episode from The Advetures of Superman television series.

Liz inadvertently returns a dress to a more expensive store than where she bought it, and makes money on the deal. So she decides to go into business buying dresses at one store and returning them at the other. Commentary tonight on how this episode was remade on radio and adapted for I Love Lucy. Plus a look at how Lucille Ball redefined her comedic image from the early stages of radio into the clown she became.

Two convicts escape from a nearby penitentiary. According to reports they are heading towards Los Angeles and are both armed and dangerous. In the meantime, Friday is given some shattering news. His partner of 11 years Ben Romero died that morning of a massive heart attack. As Romero's portrayer, Barton Yarborough, died in the same manner just a week before this episode, Jack Webb wanted an episode to pay tribute to his close friend.

Superman is worried about the whereabouts of Jimmy and Jack who are now held captive by Vincent Kirby the head of the Knights of the White Carnation. Commentary on Jimmy's real age discovered here.

A doctor visits Africa to catch a large gorilla to bring him back to New York with them to go in a zoo. The gorilla, however, seems to take an unusual dislike in the doctor as if he had known him from somewhere. Commentary on the real evolution of man and gorilla that mirrors the plot line of this episode. Plus guest star Anne Seymour.

During a cave tour, several students fall down a pit when the rail gives way. When a rescue team goes down, they find no bodies. The Shadow and Margot Lane investigate and discover a secret mine deep below the caverns and much more horrifying unearthing.

A two-timing wife thinks that her meek, bank-teller husband is planning to kill her. JR comments on the difference between misunderstandings in the style of drama versus comedy.