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The Thrilling Adventures of Superman, Episode 59

February 21st, 2012 Posted at The Thrilling Adventures of Superman

Clark Kent, Daily Planet, Golden Age, Jerry Siegel, Lois Lane, Ned Wever, Newspaper Daily Strip, Paul Cassidy, Paul J. Lauretta, Podcast, Spotlight, Superman, Wayne Boring

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The Thrilling Adventures of Superman

Welcome to episode 59 of The Thrilling Adventures of Superman. The show’s mission is to explore the history and development of the Superman in his formative years by chronicling the Man of Steel’s Golden Age adventures in comics, radio and film.

It’s back to the newspapers this time as Michael looks at the 14th storyline from the Superman daily newspaper strip, which finds a fallen crime boss trying to reclaim his glory. Will he make it back on top? Not if Superman has anything to say about it. Plus, Michael presents a Spotlight on radio’s Ned Wever, the first actor to portray Jor-L!

QUOTABLE:
Super-hearing, do your stuff!
–Superman

This looks like a job...

Pinelli

Superman SMASH!

Lois -- rescued!

Intertitles for this story:
Lois Scents a Story
Behind the Door–??
Clip Joint.
Hot on the Trail
Can Pinelli Stage a Come-Back?
Caught in the Act!
Lois In a Jam
That Man’s Here Again
A Woman’s Proper Place
An Uninvited Guest
It’s a Game!
He Likes Company
Human Tornado!
Leave It to Lois!
Escape?
The Wrong Guy to Peeve!
Exit Pinelli!
Can It Be–Love?

Links mentioned in the episode:
– Newspaper dailies at DCComics.com

Songs included in the episode (all written or co-written by Ned Wever):
– Benny Goodman and His Orchestra, “I Can’t Resist You”
– Benny Goodman and His Orchestra, “Sweet Stranger”
– Walter Feldkamp Orchestra, “Trouble in Paradise”
– Mildred Bailey, “Trust in Me”

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The Thrilling Adventures of Superman, Episode 58

February 14th, 2012 Posted at The Thrilling Adventures of Superman

Clark Kent, Daily Planet, George Taylor, Golden Age, Jack Burnley, Jerry Siegel, Lois Lane, Maureen Reynolds, New York World's Fair Comics, Podcast, Ray Middleton, Superboy, Supergirl, Superman, William Aronis

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Welcome to episode 58 of The Thrilling Adventures of Superman. The show’s mission is to explore the history and development of the Superman in his formative years by chronicling the Man of Steel’s Golden Age adventures in comics, radio and film.

The Man of Tomorrow returns to the once-called “World of Tomorrow” as Michael looks at the Superman story from the 1940 issue of NEW YORK WORLD’S FAIR COMICS. It’s a quintessential story of the Golden Age Superman, with jewel thieves, Lois in trouble and Superman flying — yes, flying — in for the save. Also, Michael looks at other events from the World’s Fair Superman, including Superman Day and the first public appearance of Superman himself in the flesh! Plus, a special cameo by the Golden Age Michael Bailey!

QUOTABLE:
Haven’t I warned you before about your habit of always getting into dangerous scrapes?
–Superman

The cover to the 1940 issue of NEW YORK WORLD'S FAIR COMICS by Jack Burnley

Lois Lane

Superman

Superman vs. thugs

Blackie Sarto

Behold the Superman!

The World's Fair Superman

Maureen Reynolds and William Aronis

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The Thrilling Adventures of Superman, Episode 57

February 7th, 2012 Posted at The Thrilling Adventures of Superman

Federal Men, Golden Age, Jerry Siegel, Joe Shuster, Jor-L, Major Malcolm Wheeler-Nicholson, New Adventure Comics, Podcast, Superman

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Welcome to episode 57 of The Thrilling Adventures of Superman. The show’s mission is to explore the history and development of the Superman in his formative years by chronicling the Man of Steel’s Golden Age adventures in comics, radio and film.

Michael pauses for another Fifth Week installment this episode and rewinds the clock for a look at a story featuring Jor-L. But not the Jor-L we know! This is the story of Jor-L as seen in the pages of a Federal Men story from NEW ADVENTURE COMICS #12 from 1936 — a year and a half prior to the publication of Superman!

QUOTABLE:
You martian idiot! I want him — alive!
–Nira-Q

The cover to NEW ADVENTURE COMICS #12 by F. Whitney Ellsworth

Showdown

Space pirates!

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The Thrilling Adventures of Superman, Episode 56

January 31st, 2012 Posted at The Thrilling Adventures of Superman

Allen (Duke) Ducovny, Arthur Vinton, Bud Collyer, Clark Kent, Daily Planet, Frank Chase, George Ludlam, Jackie Kelk, Jimmy Olsen, Julian Noa, Perry White, Podcast, Robert Maxwell Joffe, Superman, Superman (radio)

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The Thrilling Adventures of Superman

Welcome to episode 56 The Thrilling Adventures of Superman. The show’s mission is to explore the history and development of the Superman in his formative years by chronicling the Man of Steel’s Golden Age adventures in comics, radio and film.

Charlie Niemeyer is back as he and Michael look at the seventh storyline from the Superman radio serial. Clark Kent is enlisted to aid in solving the mystery of some airplane disasters — and when Jimmy Olsen tags along, both our favorite cub reporter and the Man of Steel get much more than they bargained for! It’s a fun (if not somewhat maddening) six-episode tale as Superman deals with feral gorillas, rock slides, confused writers and more!

And be sure to check out Charlie’s podcast, Superman in the Bronze Age! A huge thanks once more to Mr. Niemeyer for coming on the show.

QUOTABLE:
Gosh, Mr. Kent! Don’t tell me you licked the strongman!
–Jimmy Olsen

The Thrilling Adventures of Superman is also a proud member of the Superman Podcast Network. And don’t forget to check out the Superman Homepage!

The Thrilling Adventures of Superman, Episode 55

January 24th, 2012 Posted at The Thrilling Adventures of Superman

Burt Mason, Clark Kent, Daily Planet, F. Whitney Ellsworth, George Taylor, Golden Age, Jerry Siegel, Joe Shuster, Lois Lane, Luthor, Morning Pictorial, Pat the cop, Paul Cassidy, Paul J. Lauretta, Podcast, Superman, Superman (comic), Wayne Boring

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The Thrilling Adventures of Superman

Welcome to episode 55 of The Thrilling Adventures of Superman. The show’s mission is to explore the history and development of the Superman in his formative years by chronicling the Man of Steel’s Golden Age adventures in comics, radio and film.

Michael is joined by J. David Weter for a look at four thrilling Superman tales from SUPERMAN #5. Follow along as Superman smashes and trashes a variety threats from slot machine rackets, crooked newspapermen, life-giving drugs and an incense menace, courtesy of the nefarious Luthor! Plus, more of Superman’s powers bubble to the surface and the guys uncover helpful hints on how to take over the world! (Hint: It involves not making statues of yourself to be use in your schemes.)

Be sure to check out J. David Weter’s solo show, PADsmash: An Incredible Hulk Podcast, and catch him regularly on Green Lantern’s Light with this podcast’s host and Jeffrey Taylor, Superman in the Bronze Age with Charlie Niemeyer and The New 52 Adventures of Superman with Jon Wilson and Michael Kaiser. A huge thanks once more to Mr. Weter for coming on the show.