Radio Retropolis

Ava Gardner plays a woman married to a prison warden who happens to pick up a hitchhiker who just escaped from prison.  Commentary on the tumultuous life of Ms. Gardner.

With Batman and Alfred’s boat being fired upon by the yacht, Batman instructs Alfred to go find Clark Kent while he will swim under water for a sneak attack.  Commentary on another popular phrase.  Plus, what makes for a good serial.

Liz goes over her budget again and George cuts off her allowance. Soon they're eating nothing but beans as Liz has several cases of those she bought "on sale".  On top of all that, the electricity and telephone have been disconnected.

A man cashing bad payroll checks all over town has been using a rented car.  Commentary on how Dragnet soundmen created the 300+ sound effects used in every episode.

With Batman and Alfred in pursuit by boat, Robin has been spotted by Marsh on the yacht and has quickly stowed away with the hopes that he will not be discovered.  Commentary on Davy Jones Locker.

A newspaper gets a new owner who decides to purge the staff, leading one columnist to commit suicide. On the drive home late one night, he finds out how his mistreatment of others comes back to haunt him.  Episode commentary to follow.

When a bookie is murdered, two rival detectives try to find the real killer.  Commentary on star Richard Conte best as Don Barzini in The Godfather.

Bruce Wayne is stunned when a messenger delivers a personal letter to him from Dick Grayson which to Bruce can only mean one thing-that Dick is alive!  Commentary on the evolution of the Bat Boat!

Liz is determined to have a new dress to wear to the Atterburys' party, even if she has to make it herself!  Episode commentary follows.

A six-year-old girl has been kidnapped off the street with a demand for $50,000 in ransom.  Commentary on larger than life, uncharacteristic performances from guest cast Webb previously would not allow.