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A Mrs. Putnam calls the police and tells them she is about to be murdered. Police Detectives Jeff Hanson and Ed "Porky" Lamb trace the call to the Putnam house and pay them a visit only to find that the Mrs. Putnam died two hours before the phone call was made.
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As a young woman is about to inherit her father's estate, her guardian breeds large vampire bats in order to kill the girl and gain her fortune. Commentary to follow episode.
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A distraught woman, Anna, wants her friend Helen to stay with her with the news of a serial killer called The Lipstick Killer terrorizing the town. JR comments on return to the half hour format and the new sponsor-AutoLite.
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Although Superman handily defeated the Clan of the Fiery Cross a while back, a new vigilante hate group emerges looking to follow in the Clan’s footsteps. JR comments on the controversial past serial Clan of the Fiery Cross and how this serial is connected.
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Jealous of their husbands' hobbies, Liz and Iris decide to join the boys in their favorite hobby-golf! Commentary on the LPGA which actually began shortly before this broadcast in 1950 and how the modern classic television series Everybody Loves Raymond borrowed this story line for a classic husband versus wife episode.
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One of Friday’s informants, desperate for money, claims to have information on several burglaries that he is eager to share at the risk of his own life. Commentary on the humor of Dragnet.
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Barnaby has set his escape by blowing up the Clara M, destroying the lifeboats except for his. He and Limey head for this treasure island leaving Jimmy, Pug and the men of the Clara M to sink with the ship. Superman, who is still getting the men to safety on the other two rigs many miles away, has no idea of the events on the Clara M. Commentary on the singular trait all Superman villains have in common. Plus, a discussion on Superman in flight.
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Superman has everything under control on the Clara M but sees two sinking ships in distress that he must save. While he’s away, Limey makes a deal with Barnaby if he unchains him. With Superman away, what will they do in order to get away? Who will be at risk? Commentary on how the writers choose which action sequences to showcase.
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With the map firmly in Barnaby’s possession and Clark, Jimmy, and Pug under ship arrest, Kent must think quickly as to how to stop him without revealing his secret identity. Commentary on the talent of Bud Collyer.
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Kent and Jimmy overheard Barnaby question Pug about the oil silk Kent had obtained leading Kent to inspect the silk to see why it was so valuable to Barnaby. Tonight, Kent learns Barnaby’s motives for wanting the Clara M. Commentary on a huge misfire in the script with one major character.
info_outlineA depressed businessman who recently lost his wife is suddenly missing and Friday and Romero investigate whether suicide or foul play was involved. Commentary on the Hispanic gardener in the finale scene with Friday and Romero. Plus a look at real killers who used their homes for their brutal murders.