Radio Retropolis

One of Friday's informants, desperate for money, claims to have information on several burglaries that he is eager to share at the risk of his own life. Commentary on the humor of Dragnet.

JR pops in to share what to expect on the upcoming Sesaon 11 of radio Retropolis beginning September 15th!

Barnaby has set his escape by blowing up the Clara M, destroying the lifeboats except for his.  He and Limey head for this treasure island leaving Jimmy, Pug and the men of the Clara M to sink with the ship.  Superman, who is still getting the men to safety on the other two rigs many miles away, has no idea of the events on the Clara M.  Commentary on the singular trait all Superman villains have in common.  Plus, a discussion on Superman in flight.

Superman has everything under control on the Clara M but sees two sinking ships in distress that he must save.  While he’s away, Limey makes a deal with Barnaby if he unchains him.  With Superman away, what will they do in order to get away?  Who will be at risk?  Commentary on how the writers choose which action sequences to showcase.

With the map firmly in Barnaby’s possession and Clark, Jimmy, and Pug under ship arrest, Kent must think quickly as to how to stop him without revealing his secret identity. Commentary on the talent of Bud Collyer.

Kent and Jimmy overheard Barnaby question Pug about the oil silk Kent had obtained leading Kent to inspect the silk to see why it was so valuable to Barnaby.  Tonight, Kent learns Barnaby’s motives for wanting the Clara M. Commentary on a huge misfire in the script with one major character.

A grandmother and her 9 year old grandson are struck down and killed by a hit and run truck driver. Commentary on how the excellent performances turned this average plot line into a magnificent episode with an unexpected conclusion. Plus, Yogi Berra's malapropisms.

In our last episode, the whistler is heard once again in the fog.  Tonight,  Jimmy and Kent seek to uncover the truth behind its haunting call. Commentary on Churchill and the status of America on the war in Europe.

Jimmy and Pug, the stowaway, were rescued by Superman, unbeknownst to them as they were near drowned.  When they recovered Pug proclaims he pretended to be the whistler but warned the real whistler was still haunting the ship. Commentary on a poll taken on this date as to whether the people of the US should Help England in its fight against the Nazis.

A depressed businessman who recently lost his wife is suddenly missing and Friday and Romero investigate whether suicide or foul play was involved.  Commentary on the Hispanic gardener in the finale scene with Friday and Romero.  Plus a look at real killers who used their homes for their brutal murders.