Radio Retropolis

In part 2, Kristoff talks about the visionary that Bill Bell was, the death threats he had received from one on camera interracial relationship and his disappointment in fully telling that story. He also talks about judgement and criticism within the black community, his love for Victoria Rowell and the anger and frustration he felt when he could no longer work with her on the show, and, finally, the one thing that never came to be-life and career after Neil Winters.

Sergeant Friday sets out to break a racket that consists of requests for contributions to phony charities.  Commentary on the new Dragnet comic strip.  Plus, the word "crippled" and trying to find the least offensive path to righteousness.

With Jimmy and Alfredo bound in a burning cabin and Kent trying to quickly put the pieces together about who’s responsible for the ghost car means that time is about to run out. Commentary on the ore bauxite and how this story point is on point with the realities of 1942.

Uncle Clarence, who is a master mind reader and hypnotist, has a agenda that involves his niece, her daughter and the husband who is powerless to stop him.  Commentary on the career and tragic life of star Laird Cregor.

A brutal gang forces society women to report their jewelry items as stolen and then give the insurance money to the gang to pay their gambling debts.  Victims who do not pay are threatened with a beauty treatment that consists of flesh-eating acid.  Commentary on the types of acid the gang most likely used.  Plus, the vivid details of horror in this episode which is unlike previous seasons.

A smart lawyer who successfully defended a murderer in court demands a very high fee-one that may be too costly.  Commentary on the fascinating career of tonight's star Joseph Julian who starred in radio but also did special effects.  In addition, he was a foreign correspondence reporter who went to Hiroshima following the atomic bomb drop.

With several accidents plaguing the ranch, Clark and Lois worry that Jimmy is out on the ranch somewhere with Alfredo who is very insistent that Jimmy stay with him. Commentary on the stretching of the rubber band in drama.

Friday investigates an unidentified woman who is found chloroformed to death!  Commentary on real deaths by chloroform.  Plus, why people make false murder confessions.

Last time, Lois made an important discovery about ranch hand Alfredo’s saddle showing signs that his horse most likely pulled the timber down in the caves entrapping them.  But this information could prove costly.  Commentary on our newest suspect Alfredo.

An ex-con is given a job in a defense attorney’s office following his release form prison only to find himself facing another murder rap he didn’t commit.  Commentary on  how this episode rates as a "Suspense" episode.  Plus, Alan Ladd's tragic life and legendary character actor Wil Wright who was best known for playing Ben Weaver on The Andy Griffith Show.

A stage actor slashes his wrists while telling a stagehand that he will return from the dead to haunt the theater. Commentary on a common writer's device called The Rule of Three.

A man believes he is someone else yet he sees himself dead and buried.  Or is he?  Commentary on the convoluted plot which was saved by the incredible talent of actor Myron McCormick.

As Clark, Jenks and Lois investigate the old mine, it mysteriously collapses around them further implicating the mystery man as the culprit.  Will they escape while their air holds out? Commentary on Lois Lane and the discussion of likely suspects.

In a rare never before heard interview from 2013, Kristoff St. John discusses his life, career and his future. He also talks about the difficulties and challenges he faced being an African American actor and role model.  This is an intimate informal interview of Kristoff St. John just letting loose!  You don't want to miss it!

An eight-month-old baby is stolen from its mother. It's the third case of child stealing reported in less than three weeks. Commentary on the versatility of Virginia Gregg in dual roles, plus, we discuss the real reason why Dragnet wins Best Mystery program by The American Weekly.