Radio Retropolis

A man is driven to kill as he is forced to share a life boat with a composer humming the same tune every day.  Commentary on songs that drove some to kill.  Plus a look at new host Paul McGrath.

As Nita was giving commands to u-boats of the locations of American oil tankers, Kent, Campbell and some armed agents were surrounding her house.  Does she have one final trick up her sleeve?  Commentary on the impact of the suicide explosion for the young audience.  Plus the disappointing change of character for Nita.

A professional gambling ring has set up operations in the city and dozens of people are being victimized. Yet the gamblers keep on the move.  Commentary on The Edgar Allan Poe Awards in which Dragnet once is a recipient for Best Mystery.

Kent and Lois escape the prison cell, thanks to Kent using his super force to pry two bars apart.  Lois heads to Major Campbell’s office while Kent, as Superman, races to save the oil tanker.  Commentary on Superman's use of his powers in this episode.

A mad poisoner who poses as a chef to kill her employers for their money is hired to cook for a wealthy man’s ill wife.  Commentary on author Dorothy L. Sayers and the popularity of this episode which had greater success on television.

Following the murder of a pet shop owner, Lamont and Margot end up at the home of a famous explorer whose daughter thinks she is turning into a giant cat.  Commentary on the return of Bret Morrison, the new challenges facing the series from activist groups.  Plus, the many Margot Lanes.

A married couple murder an elderly man for the money he has hidden in a pillowcase and now have to cover their tracks as investigators close in. Commentary on the great twisty reminiscent of The Twilight Zone.  Plus, actors Santos Ortega and his one day of infamy and Elspeth Eric.  Also, Paul McGrath officially takes over as our ghoulish host.

Clark was sure an ad in the paper for a leopard skin was a secret message for Nita. He and Lois decide to pose as husband and wife to catch her.  But, they are about to be in for a real surprise. Commentary on #1 movie and song of the week.

For more than two months a wave of safe burglaries have been well planned, well executed and there are no leads to the whereabouts of the suspects.  Special commentary on the politics and business of Dragnet and  Jack Webb's tough guy reputation.  Plus Dragnet company actors Stacy Harris and Harry Bartell.  Do not miss this podcast!

Kent and Major Campbell, guarded closely by armed operatives, are approaching the house Nita The Leopard Woman has just entered it what sounds like a very dangerous trap.  Commentary on the origins of the Third Degree.

A woman buys a coffin and tells the funeral home to hold it for three weeks. She just happens to have a sister who is a madwoman living in the attic.  One of them will die. Commentary on star Ida Lupino, a pioneer for women in show business,  who went on to become a successful writer and director.

Several people have been robbed by an invisible man and Commissioner Weston suspects The Shadow.  Commentary on John Archer's career, his famous daughter, and the real reason Bret Morrison came back to the Shadow.

A man on death row escapes prison with the help of a mysterious society woman who seemingly can predict every move he makes. Commentary on one of the errors of this episode with regards to the gun used.  Also, actress Simone Simone's short but sweet Hollywood career. Plus, this is the last episode featuring our host Raymond.

With Nita fearing that Heller would recover and spill her secrets, she took drastic measures which this time allowed her to get in his room alone with him.  Commentary on Clark Kent's slur against the Japanese.

A dead woman has been left in the hospital elevator.  There's no lead to the identity of the corpse and there's no apparent cause of death.  Commentary on the curve ball in the act.  Plus actress Gwen Delano.