Radio Retropolis

On a rainy Saturday afternoon, a proper English family finds itself debating what to do with an uninvited guest on the sun porch. Focus on legendary stage actor Clarence Derwent who stars in tonight's episode.

A friend of Lamont’s is alarmed when a strange man breaks in and attempts to strangle a servant, leaving behind a note that possibly refers to his shady past. Commentary on an inconsistency with the Commissioner Weston character and how this episode was save by its final scene.

When we last checked in, Jimmy and Pug decided to sneak below and check out this mystery cargo which collapsed over Pug suffocating him. Commentary on Clark's patriotism as well as Superman always needing to save Jimmy from certain death. Plus, a warning about nitrates in our every day life.

Liz is determined to play the lead in the women's club play, even if she has to keep the leading lady from showing up. Commentary on this being the first My Favorite Husband episode that reflected the overall theme of of the Lucy character in I Love Lucy. Plus, we feature guest actress Mary Shipp.

A woman is found murdered in her apartment and the only clue is a trunk that she never opened. Commentary on while people kill, plus some fun Jack Webb facts including a famous skit with Johnny Carson.

With the saga of the treasure map officially over, Clark, Jimmy and Pug embark om a new ship headed for Metropolis. But before they board, Clark has been given a stern warning that he should get off this ship for his own good. Commentary on Gallop Poll on this day regarding Americans position on war in Europe.

This is the actual first episode of the Suspense series which is the story of a man who believes his own wife is a murderer and a writer who attempts to solve the mystery. Commentary on why this episode above all others was chosen to begin the series as well as a quick focus on guest star Charles Ruggles.

Lamont goes undercover in the city’s prison when an executioner is purposely electrocuted instead of Killer Goran who proclaims that they will never kill him as bigger powers will take the warden down. Commentary on the different versions of Margot Lane over the years and why she was needed in the series.

As Jimmy and Pug climb aboard Carlos’ fishing boat to steal back the treasure map, the boys find that time ran out for them as the boat disembarks for the island. Will they get the map and escape a horrible fate? Will they just stay lost at sea? Or will Superman save the day?

Liz fakes an illness in order to get George to buy her a mink coat. George is on to her and brings in a real doctor to give her fake diagnosis that Liz thinks is very real. Commentary on the I Love Lucy episode "Lucy fakes an Illness" from which this script was adapted.

While Friday and Romero investigate a man who was pulled from his car on a deserted street who was also robbed and severely beaten , the police duo encounter an unexpected tragic event. Commentary on the dramatic turn of events before Act 2 and the creative choice Dragnet made for the rest of the episode.

Pug had grand illusions to steal the map from Kent as a gag. But unbeknownst to him, others are planning to do the same thing at the same time which puts Pug’s life in dire straits. Commentary on the derogatory term half breed used against the villain.

Our very first Suspense Classic Radio Podcast is about an unknown killer of five women is terrorizing 1888 London while a mysterious man rents a room from a couple who soon believe he may be the killer. Commentary on the special stars featured in this audition episode as well as an overall introduction into this series that ran for twenty years!

Three night watchmen have been murdered at Barton's warehouse by a monstrous cat and The Shadow goes undercover, as the next watchman. Commentary on some problems with the episode. Plus writer George Lowther who also produced and wrote Superman for radio.

Clark, Jimmy and young Pug prepare to head back to Metropolis by ship after their harrowing experience with the Clara M and the treasure map. But they are once again in serious danger when two nefarious fellows learn Kent has a valuable treasure map in his possession and make plans to steal it. Pug also has plans which puts him in great danger.