In episode 41 of The Man of Screen podcast, Mike Zummo has reached the end of season 2 of The Adventures of Superman with the final 2 episodes of the season.
First, lets check in with Uncle Oscar. What has he been up to since weve seen him last? What first-world problem is he trying to solve and why will the secretaries of America erect him a statue? What wrecks his lab? And just what does his bird know?
And why is it whistling at beautiful women?
Come join Uncle Oscar, you might just be embarrassed by “The Whistling Bird”.
Then, were going to finish the season with a contest. The winner gets a free trip around the world while being carried by Superman. Whose name did this little girl write on the letter? And why doesnt she want to go around the world?
Who is this doctor that is violating HIPAA laws to tell Clark Kent about Anns condition? And why doesnt she believe in Superman?
Watch the Daily Planet staff try to fix a family while the daughter goes “Around the World with Superman”.
And then a special bonus. Mike will cover the PSA urging kids in the 1950s to buy U.S. Treasury savings stamps. You dont see much about that these days, but do the lessons on saving your money hold up today?
Youll want to check out “Stamp Day for Superman” to at least get a look at Jimmys “cute” portable typewriter.
Next time, Mike will welcome Bob Fisher back to the show as they march bravely forward into the color episodes, starting with Season 3s “Through the Time Barrier” and “The Talking Clue”.
In episode 40 of The Man of Screen podcast, its the penultimate episode of Mike Zummos coverage of the second season of The Adventures of Superman. First, Jimmy is going […]
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