Radio Retropolis

Things are looking bad for Lois and Jimmy as they have been sentenced to death for not telling the whereabouts of Kent and White. Meanwhile, Kent and White headed back to the cell to find the cell empty.  Commentary on a warmer Lois Lane and her prophetic speech for harmony of all races, creeds and cultures.  Plus, our WWII timeline alert.

Two newlyweds set sail for England for their honeymoon.  Soon afterwards, the husband disappears and the cabin they checked into does not exist.  Commentary on "husband and wife passports".  Plus the career and scandal of star Margo.

A sentimental Christmas tale in which Lamont helps a couple of children look for their father who went missing after he had been cheated out of his company by an unscrupulous business partner. Commentary on guest star Keenan Wynn who may not have lived up to dad Ed's legacy, but was a great character actor on his own.

Inner Sanctum host Raymond becomes the subject matter in a story about a man named Gideon Blake who was burned to death ten years ago and just happens to show up on Raymond’s door. Commentary on the falling out between series producer Himan Brown and Raymond Edward Johnson who played Raymond the host.

To get back to their cell before they are discovered missing, Perry White stumbles and twists his ankle.  Will they get back to their cell before the tribal leaders arrive? Commentary on the purpose of transitional episodes and how vital they are to the story being told.  Plus, our WWII timeline alert.

Clark hadn’t anticipated the real Inca leader's return which turned Clark’s genius opportunity into a hostage situation where they are all being taken to some imprisonment or possible execution.  Commentary on the similarities between these episode and other episodes like this which dealt with tribal leaders.  Plus, our WWII timeline alert.

After a fellow employee gets a promotion Henry Wilson believes was meant for him, Henry decides to kill him and take his place with what he believes is the perfect alibi. Commentary on the psychoanalytical plotline and how we may react if found in the same situation.  Plus, a look at the career of star Gene Lockhart who turns in a magnificent performance.

A murder and a suicide, and a beautiful portrait behind black curtains is the key.  Commentary on a Pittsburgh Press article from September 27, 1942 about the change in tone of the show for the new 42-43 season.  Plus, Lamont Cranston's sexuality and his relationship with Margot Lane.

Peter Lorre here plays an unattractive comedian in love from afar with his best friend's fiancé, and through an odd series of circumstances involving murder, with a twist, that leads him to act in a way he would never have otherwise contemplated.  In this version, the man who introduces our host Raymond just happens to be Peter Lorre.  Commentary on the dramatic twists upon twists in this episode.

With Clark and Jimmy dressed as Incas, they come across the rest of the tribe who eye them curiously.  Clark grabs the flute and plays it which could mean certain death for our two adventurers or salvation.  Commentary on the the days leading to WWII.

A woman kills herself after her fiance’, a serial swindler, has disappeared with her $10,000. Commentary on this being the first broadcast in which Dragnet experienced technical difficulties.  Listen for the announcement and then the show in progress.  Plus, the Dragnet phenomenon from 1950-1970 and if the LAPD used the series as a propaganda tool to dispel complaints of brutality which eventually led to the Watts Riots in 1965.

Last time, Jimmy accidentally pulled the wrong level which opened the emergency drop hatch sucking him out of the plane in which Clark jumped out after him. Commentary on how Clark could possibly explain his jumping out of the plane to save a falling Jimmy Olsen.  Plus, an additional comment on Superman's brutality in a couple of moments in this episode.

A wealthy man whose son was killed under suspicious circumstances in an elevator accident invites the survivors to a dinner party.  Commentary on star Otto Kruger. Plus, Alfred Hitchcock's Saboteur.

A man prepares for his death while someone is killing those who are suspected to be named in his will. Commentary on the rationing of resources and the issuing of cards and stamps for goods. Blue Coal's public service announcements on conservation during WWII are now a mainstay of the episodes.

A woman is a suspect in a murder case in which three men have been strangled and pushed over a cliff.  Commentary on Mary Astor's wild backstory.  Plus, silent superstar Roscoe "Fatty" Arbuckle's  scandalous trial of rape and murder that cost him his career.