Radio Retropolis

Last time, we learned that Kent exposed the secret of the missing freight trains while Jimmy discovered that Kent never boarded the train as he is not there to meet him.  Commentary on the special effects used during the recording of the Superman episodes.

Friday goes deep undercover as a dealer looking to expose a drug ring working out of a high-class hotel.  Commentary on Jack Webb playing a tough con with comparisons to his previous series Pat Novak, For Hire.  Plus, a special look at the exceptional use of sound effects in this episode's opening act.

Last time, Mr. Fortune’s murder has still not been solved although Miss Bailey’s true allegiance to the mysterious crime boss is forcibly thrust upon us as she attempts to kill Superman. But Superman has a new plan to expose the scheme behind the vanishing freight car. Commentary on how Superman plays detective which is a different direction than his usual need as that usually falls on Kent.  Plus, we focus on Superman character actor Billy Nelson.

Last time, we learned that Kent exposed the secret of the missing freight trains while Jimmy discovers that Kent never boarded the train and is not there to meet him. Commentary on how those who cannot dispose of Superman by regular means still are not marveled by him yet.

Last time, Mr. Fortune’s murder has still not been solved although Miss Bailey’s true allegiance to the mysterious crime boss is forcibly thrust upon us as she attempts to kill Superman. But Superman has a new plan to expose the scheme behind the vanishing freight car. Commentary on whether Lois Lane is starting to believe in Superman.

Friday and Romero tackle forgery as someone has been successfully stealing mail and cashing other people’s checks. Commentary on the first use of a comedy routine with Friday and Romero that would be a staple in Dragnet from this point forward.  Plus Harry Morgan talks about the humor in Dragnet as well as his relationship with Jack Webb.

Kent has discovered that a bank employee is involved in the missing $5 million with another character known only as the boss.  What Kent doesn’t know is that they want to get rid of Lois and him. Commentary is on how Superman manages to intervene in the fate of Lois Lane as a common theme as well as further cementing their bond.

A young mother is shot dead in her bed while her seven-year-old son sleeps by her side. Friday and Romero received honorary Deputy Sheriff commendations in Baton Rouge which leads to a personal story from Jim about his same experience with actor Erik Estrada while working with the Bedford County Sheriff's Department.

While investigating the missing freight train, Superman discovers an emerald that had fallen out of someone’s ring.  Meanwhile Lois is at the train station with danger lurking close by. Commentary on Superman needing to changing from Clark to Superman rather quickly in a life or death situation while still staying out of sight. Plus we speak of the tremendous writing in the chess game between Kent and Fortune.

The Daily Planet gang investigates how a freight car transporting $5 million, sandwiched in between others, goes missing en route from one station to another.