Superman: The Original Series

By: SolvedMystery.com
  • Summary

  • "The Adventures of Superman" was a popular radio show that aired from 1940 to 1951. The show starred Clayton "Bud" Collyer as Superman and his alter ego, the mild-mannered reporter Clark Kent. The series was based on the DC Comics character Superman, who was created by Jerry Siegel and Joe Shuster in 1938.

    The show was known for its thrilling storylines and special effects, including the iconic opening sequence that featured the famous line, "Faster than a speeding bullet! More powerful than a locomotive! Able to leap tall buildings in a single bound!" The show's writers also introduced several new characters to the Superman mythos, including Jimmy Olsen and Perry White, who would go on to become major characters in the comics.

    "The Adventures of Superman" became one of the most popular radio shows of its time, and it continued to be a hit with audiences even after it ended its run in 1951. The show was later adapted into a successful television series that ran from 1952 to 1958, and it has remained a beloved part of popular culture to this day.

    These episodes have been digitally remastered and are presented by SolvedMystery.com

    For more information about this and other old time radio programs please visit:https://www.solvedmystery.com .

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Episodes
  • Superman: Buffalo Hills - Pt 01
    Jun 15 2023

    "The Adventures of Superman" was a popular radio show that aired from 1940 to 1951. The show starred Clayton "Bud" Collyer as Superman and his alter ego, the mild-mannered reporter Clark Kent. The series was based on the DC Comics character Superman, who was created by Jerry Siegel and Joe Shuster in 1938.

    The show was known for its thrilling storylines and special effects, including the iconic opening sequence that featured the famous line, "Faster than a speeding bullet! More powerful than a locomotive! Able to leap tall buildings in a single bound!" The show's writers also introduced several new characters to the Superman mythos, including Jimmy Olsen and Perry White, who would go on to become major characters in the comics.

    "The Adventures of Superman" became one of the most popular radio shows of its time, and it continued to be a hit with audiences even after it ended its run in 1951. The show was later adapted into a successful television series that ran from 1952 to 1958, and it has remained a beloved part of popular culture to this day.

    These episodes have been digitally remastered and are presented by SolvedMystery.com

    For more information about this and other old time radio programs please visit:

    https://www.solvedmystery.com . 

    Show More Show Less
    12 mins
  • Superman: Airplane Disasters at Bridger Field - Pt 06
    Jun 14 2023

    "The Adventures of Superman" was a popular radio show that aired from 1940 to 1951. The show starred Clayton "Bud" Collyer as Superman and his alter ego, the mild-mannered reporter Clark Kent. The series was based on the DC Comics character Superman, who was created by Jerry Siegel and Joe Shuster in 1938.

    The show was known for its thrilling storylines and special effects, including the iconic opening sequence that featured the famous line, "Faster than a speeding bullet! More powerful than a locomotive! Able to leap tall buildings in a single bound!" The show's writers also introduced several new characters to the Superman mythos, including Jimmy Olsen and Perry White, who would go on to become major characters in the comics.

    "The Adventures of Superman" became one of the most popular radio shows of its time, and it continued to be a hit with audiences even after it ended its run in 1951. The show was later adapted into a successful television series that ran from 1952 to 1958, and it has remained a beloved part of popular culture to this day.

    These episodes have been digitally remastered and are presented by SolvedMystery.com

    For more information about this and other old time radio programs please visit:

    https://www.solvedmystery.com . 

    Show More Show Less
    11 mins
  • Superman: Airplane Disasters at Bridger Field - Pt 05
    Jun 13 2023

    "The Adventures of Superman" was a popular radio show that aired from 1940 to 1951. The show starred Clayton "Bud" Collyer as Superman and his alter ego, the mild-mannered reporter Clark Kent. The series was based on the DC Comics character Superman, who was created by Jerry Siegel and Joe Shuster in 1938.

    The show was known for its thrilling storylines and special effects, including the iconic opening sequence that featured the famous line, "Faster than a speeding bullet! More powerful than a locomotive! Able to leap tall buildings in a single bound!" The show's writers also introduced several new characters to the Superman mythos, including Jimmy Olsen and Perry White, who would go on to become major characters in the comics.

    "The Adventures of Superman" became one of the most popular radio shows of its time, and it continued to be a hit with audiences even after it ended its run in 1951. The show was later adapted into a successful television series that ran from 1952 to 1958, and it has remained a beloved part of popular culture to this day.

    These episodes have been digitally remastered and are presented by SolvedMystery.com

    For more information about this and other old time radio programs please visit:

    https://www.solvedmystery.com . 

    Show More Show Less
    10 mins

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