Radio Retropolis

Two elderly women are mowed down by a hit and run driver and Friday and Romero must find him before the trail grows cold.  Commentary on Joe's mother, his relationship with her, and why this was crucial in the ongoing success of Dragnet.

Last time, Jimmy and Tumbleweed faced new obstacles in losing their horse as well as being completely lost in the middle of a blizzard with Jimmy slowly slipping into unconsciousness.  Tumbleweed must keep him alert in order to save his life while finding shelter. Commentary on the physical emergence of Superman in this episode and his interacting as Superman among other characters which is a first for the series.

Last time, Jimmy was near death and Tumbleweed Jones fighting a rough terrain and a blizzard on horseback, must get Olsen to the doctor before it’s too late. Commentary on Radio Retropolis news and why Superman takes too long to save the day.

In the last episode, Superman saved Jimmy Olsen from a fatal bullet while risking being exposed himself.  Dusty and Lawson are still determined to kill young Olsen and devise a new plan.  Commentary on where you can find great information on Superman movies, actors, and latest news.

Last time, Lawson and Dusty had it in for Comanche Joe to take over his ranch by using the legend of the Howling Coyote as incentive.  But for Jimmy Olsen, it’s about to get very dangerous and only Superman can save the day.  Commentary on how poorly the American Indian has been portrayed in the B movie westerns of the 30s and 40s.

Friday and Romero investigate the murder of an architect’s wife as both the husband and her step father blame the other for the killing.  Commentary on how Dragnet combined the styles of the procedural and of the mystery to make a really smart, not whodunit, but "whichdunit".

There is a danger for Comanche Joe, Jimmy and Clark that will once again force Clark to think quickly in saving the two without risking his secret identity as Superman. Commentary on American Indian stereotypes.

A missing boy is returned to his grandfather, but the grandfather believes there is something terribly wrong with his grandson.  Something unrecognizable. Commentary on a softer tone direction plus being fooled as to the identity of the imposter.

In a brand new serial, Perry receives a strange message of piled stones which is an Indian warning of an imminent death followed by an arrow that shatters a water glass.  Is it a threat to Perry’s life…or a plea for help? Commentary on the Comanche Indians as well as Superman'struggle to keep his heroics from being seen.

Superman has figured out the hideout where the freight train has been stashed and plans to expose the big boss.  He also discovers the train Jimmy is on will be blown up at Rainbow Bridge.  Commentary on the similarities between this episode and the Superman TV episode Ghost Wolf as well as the accident George Reeves had on set during the episode that changed a major super effect.