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Superman has figured out the hideout where the freight train has been stashed and plans to expose the big boss. He also discovers the train Jimmy is on will be blown up at Rainbow Bridge. Commentary on the similarities between this episode and the Superman TV episode Ghost Wolf as well as the accident George Reeves had on set during the episode that changed a major super effect.
Last time, we learned that Kent exposed the secret of the missing freight trains while Jimmy discovered that Kent never boarded the train as he is not there to meet him. Commentary on the special effects used during the recording of the Superman episodes.
Friday goes deep undercover as a dealer looking to expose a drug ring working out of a high-class hotel. Commentary on Jack Webb playing a tough con with comparisons to his previous series Pat Novak, For Hire. Plus, a special look at the exceptional use of sound effects in this episode's opening act.
Last time, Mr. Fortune’s murder has still not been solved although Miss Bailey’s true allegiance to the mysterious crime boss is forcibly thrust upon us as she attempts to kill Superman. But Superman has a new plan to expose the scheme behind the vanishing freight car. Commentary on how Superman plays detective which is a different direction than his usual need as that usually falls on Kent. Plus, we focus on Superman character ac...
Last time, we learned that Kent exposed the secret of the missing freight trains while Jimmy discovers that Kent never boarded the train and is not there to meet him. Commentary on how those who cannot dispose of Superman by regular means still are not marveled by him yet.
Last time, Mr. Fortune’s murder has still not been solved although Miss Bailey’s true allegiance to the mysterious crime boss is forcibly thrust upon us as she attempts to kill Superman. But Superman has a new plan to expose the scheme behind the vanishing freight car. Commentary on whether Lois Lane is starting to believe in Superman.
Friday and Romero tackle forgery as someone has been successfully stealing mail and cashing other people’s checks. Commentary on the first use of a comedy routine with Friday and Romero that would be a staple in Dragnet from this point forward. Plus Harry Morgan talks about the humor in Dragnet as well as his relationship with Jack Webb.
Kent has discovered that a bank employee is involved in the missing $5 million with another character known only as the boss. What Kent doesn’t know is that they want to get rid of Lois and him. Commentary is on how Superman manages to intervene in the fate of Lois Lane as a common theme as well as further cementing their bond.
While investigating the missing freight train, Superman discovers an emerald that had fallen out of someone’s ring. Meanwhile Lois is at the train station with danger lurking close by. Commentary on Superman needing to changing from Clark to Superman rather quickly in a life or death situation while still staying out of sight. Plus we speak of the tremendous writing in the chess game between Kent and Fortune.
A young mother is shot dead in her bed while her seven-year-old son sleeps by her side. Friday and Romero received honorary Deputy Sheriff commendations in Baton Rouge which leads to a personal story from Jim about his same experience with actor Erik Estrada while working with the Bedford County Sheriff's Department.
The Daily Planet gang investigates how a freight car transporting $5 million, sandwiched in between others, goes missing en route from one station to another.
In our last episode, Clark Kent exclaims to Perry, Lois, Jimmy and Rumsen that he has the mystery solved and proves it by making himself invisible. Commentary on limitations of actually throwing your voice as with ventriloquists and how difficult it would have been for this story line to work in real life. This serial did, however, set Clark and Lois on a new path as she warms up to him.
Friday and Romero are stumped in a safe-cracking caper when after several months of stake-outs they have not been able to generate a single lead. Commentary on the change of tone in this episode that is different than other episodes. Plus the rise and fall of the phone booth. Finally, Dragnet writer James Moser wins the Edgar Award.
After the mayor and now Clark unexpectedly back away from pursuing the case of the invisible man, Lois and Perry are driving to see the governor to get his support to put away the DA for good. Little do they know the invisible man tampered with their car which will send it spiraling out of control at the 100 mile mark. Commentary on the non-stop wackiness of the episode in which everything seems to happen that could happen includin...
After Superman thwarts the bomb explosion planted by the invisible man, Clark, Perry and Lois head to see the mayor to get his cooperation to nail the corrupt District Attorney-that is until he gets a last minute call the chills him to the bone. Commentary on the ridiculous notion that Lois would turn on Clark regarding his lack of bravery and what this means for the two characters going forward. Plus we discuss rule #1 of the vill...
The Daily Planet gang receive a deadly warning from the Invisible Man that if they print the story against the District Attorney it will be the last story they print for a while which will ruin the Daily Planet. Commentary on the difficulty Clark Kent faces when he has to be Superman. Plus, a classic satirical interview with Superman co-creator Jerry Siegel by legendary comedian Fred Allen.
Friday and Romero investigate a possible suicide of a woman but quickly suspect her husband of murder. Commentary on what makes this a unique standout episode with a rare break from the usual Dragnet format.
Last time, Clark, Perry White and Lois Lane were determined to expose the crooked DA Parker only to be confronted and then threatened by an Invisible Man that there would be serious consequences if the story was made public by their paper. Commentary on Clark Kent's bravery (which is still questioned by others) and who Bud Collyer was in real life away from Superman. Plus, we'll find out what Collyer really thought of Joan Alexand...
Friday and Romero investigate the whereabouts of recently stolen vehicles that leads them to the city’s salvage yards. Commentary of how a popular saint came to be and then was demoted.
Clark, Lois and Perry investigate a crooked District Attorney who's been making deals with gangsters. They're startled to discover that the DA has an invisible, yet deadly, ally. Commentary on the public fascination of invisible men of the 30s and 40s, the problem with Perry White in this episode, and how Lois Lane starts to warm up to Clark Kent.
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