Radio Retropolis

Last time, the pilot Elliott saw a pair of eyes staring at him from the cargo area that he believed could be an unfriendly stowaway.  He grabbed his gun with plans to shoot the intruder before he sabotages the plane.  Commentary, on why Clark Kent gives detailed descriptions of the Amazon and the Panama Canal.  Plus, our countdown to WWII continues.

A woman reports her brother missing and although it's only been just two days, his disappearance was in an unusually suspicious way. Friday’s investigation comes to a startling revelation. Commentary on the inflation crisis of 1951 and how the recession of 1953 was created from this inflationary period.

After Ives berates Clark and sends him back to Metropolis for wasting his time on this flute, he realizes from Dr. Coleson that Clark made a huge discovery that the flute is actual Inca relic that may signify that the ancient Inca civilization still exists. Commentary on the historically significant, foreshadowing dialogue between Clark and Jimmy.  Plus, the Junior Defense League was created from this episode.

A man who was dead for four minutes suddenly awakens and realizes that he cannot only just read minds. He also cannot lie. Commentary on Hans Conried's career plus his connection with another classic Suspense episode.

When cowardly crook Eddie the Rabbit Burke is told that he has only six months to live, he goes on a killing spree with plans to include Lamont Cranston and Margot Lane as his final targets. Commentary on the origin of a racist phrase used quite often in the 1940's.  Plus, guest stars Arthur Vinton and Alan Reed.

The controls in Perry and Lois’ plane are jammed causing the aircraft to go into a deep tailspin.  Will Perry’s SOS call reach Clark in time? Commentary on the Inca Empire and the Countdown to WWII continues.

Friday and Jacobs are in court as a suspect for robbery and murder is put on trial. But they are concerned the case has too many loose ends that may result in acquittal.  Commentary on the brilliance of Dragnet with sound, realism, and showing us who represents the audience in the cast.

With several expeditions lost, Perry White and Lois Lane take an experimental, unregistered stratoplane, which can fly at higher altitudes, to the mountains to investigate the unusual events. Meanwhile, Clark is called to Washington to work with the government.  Commentary on Lois Lane's feelings towards Clark as referenced by the dialogue in this episode.

A couple married for a month move into a love cottage.  Upon accidentally reading her husband’s diary, the wife learns that her new husband is planning to murder her.  Tonight.  At exactly 6pm.  Commentary on the short story written by Agatha Christie.  Plus, the sordid legend of Philomela from which this name is derived.

A scientist discovers a solution that keeps one living forever and someone is willing to kill him because of it.  Commentary on the God complex theme in many Shadow episodes.  Plus, Blue Coal sponsor speaks of infantile paralysis, better known as polio, which was quite the epidemic of the day.

A gypsy violinist warns a newly married woman of a melody she must not hear as bad luck or she must hear it forever and be forced to do what the music tells her to do.  Even kill.   Commentary on sponsor Palmolive Soaps, gas rationing during WWII, Mussolini and Hitler, and the #1 song on this day.

To build a highway that will link North and South America, two expeditions of engineers have disappeared in the Andes Mountains and the team at the Daily Planet investigates.  Commentary on Perry White's driving ability and the real life illness of Bud Collyer that affected the first six episodes of this serial.

Two rival gangs are planning to rumble and Friday must stop it from happening in spite of a naive mother of the gang leader who refuse to believe her kid is involved.  Commentary on how gangs evolved and operated during the 1950's which wasn't much different than West Side Story.  Plus guest stars Charles Smith and Eddie Firestone.

Mary and Jimmy alone in the hotel notice that the painting on the wall has eyes watching their every move.  But does Mary know more than she’s revealing?  Commentary on the lack of Superman and the rise of Super Kent.  Plus, our countdown to WWII inches closer.

A train and its cargo mysteriously vanish baffling Scotland Yard as there is no clue upon examination of the tracks how it was even possible.  Commentary on the Armed Forces Radio Service which re-broadcasts many classic radio shows. Plus, Sir Arthur Conan Doyle who wrote the original short story.