Arguably the most iconic old radio show of all time, The Adventures of Superman is one of the longest running programs in the history of American radio. This series spanned over 11 years from the time it was first syndicated as a radio show at WOR station in New York on February 12, 1940. Adapted from a DC comic book series created by Jerry Siegel and Joe Shuster, Superman later became one of the most popular action hero’s of the century. Although it was originally positioned as a radio program that would target the teen and the juvenile sector, many of the shows listeners were actually adults! What set this old time radio show apart from others like it was that it merged reality and science fiction. In fact, it was the first program to feature an alien hero fighting criminals in society for the sake of planet earth. A testament to its popularity is that it is one of the few shows during the golden age of radio to reach over a thousand episodes. Add to that a stirring cast of characters brought to life by talented voice actors like Budd Collyer (Clark Kent/ Superman), Joan Alexander (Lois Lane), and Jackie Kelk (Jimmy Olsen) and a sure-fire hit was born. Enjoy the thrilling adventures of Superman as he pits wits against his nemesis Lex Luthor, and battles the forces of evil. Click here to read more about Superman, The Adventures Of
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Please enjoy these 1211 old time radio episodes:
Air Date | Title | Synopsis | Rating |
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N/A | tao superman the origin of superman (audition pt 02) |
+ Faster than a speeding bullet! More powerful than a locomotive! Able to leap tall buildings at a s... | |
N/A | tao superman the shark (audition pt 01) |
+ Faster than a speeding bullet! More powerful than a locomotive! Able to leap tall buildings at a s... | |
N/A | tao superman the origin of superman (audition pt 01) |
+ Faster than a speeding bullet! More powerful than a locomotive! Able to leap tall buildings at a s... | |
02.12.1940 | taos (0001) the baby from krypton |
+This broadcast is considered the first show of the series heard on the If this and the following s... | |
02.14.1940 | taos (0002) clark kent, mild mannered reporter |
+ Superman flies with Commander Richards to prevent "The Shark" from sabotaging the launching of the... | |
02.16.1940 | taos (0003) keno's landslide |
+ "The Wolf" and Keno Carter (his henchman) try to de-rail "The Limited" by dynamiting a landslide o... | |
02.19.1940 | taos (0004) clark kent captured by the wolf |
+ "The Wolf" threatens to make "The Silver Clipper" disappear and then captures Clark Kent! Faster t... | |
02.21.1940 | taos (0005) clark kent imprisoned |
+Clark is captured, but Superman escapeFaster than a speeding bullet! More powerful than a locomotiv... | |
02.23.1940 | taos (0006) menace to the silver clipper |
+Superman saves "The Silver Clipper" as bullets bounce off him! The end of the adventure of "The Wol... | |
02.26.1940 | taos (0007) dr. dahlgren's atomic beam machine |
+ Professor Dahlgren's atomic beam has been stolen by "The Yellow Mask," who plans to blow up the Da... | |
02.28.1940 | taos (0008) atomic fuel cylinders stolen |
+ Dr. Dahlgren's Atomic Beam fuel cylinders have been stolen by "The Yellow Mask." Faster than a spe... | |
03.01.1940 | taos (0009) threat to the planet building |
+Lois is thrown out of an airplane, but is rescued by Superman as he foils the plans of "The Yellow ... | |
03.04.1940 | taos (0010) fire in the sterling building |
+ Superman rescues a woman from the burning Sterling Building. Faster than a speeding bullet! More p... | |
03.06.1940 | taos (0011) stabbing of june anderson |
+The witness to the Sterling Tower fire is stabbed while in the hospital...while Clark Kent awaits o... | |
03.08.1940 | taos (0012) north star mining company |
+ June Anderson has given proof of the North Star mine fraud to her brother on a freighter. Dr. Ambr... | |
03.11.1940 | taos (0013) aboard the steamship madison |
+There is a fire aboard the freighter "Madison." Randy and his stepmother are aboard the luxury stea... | |
03.13.1940 | taos (0014) the plane to canyon city |
+ Enroute to Idaho, Clark Kent falls off an airplane wing while trying to free it from ice. Faster t... | |
03.15.1940 | taos (0015) left to die |
+June Anderson is left at the bottom of the North Star mine...which is about to explode! The end of ... | |
03.18.1940 | taos (0016) the prison riot |
+The start of a new adventure. The prisoners are rioting at San Miguel prison, and Lois is in danger... | |
03.20.1940 | taos (0017) the steam plant |
+ "The Wolf" and his henchman Keno are barricaded in the prison's steam plant...with Lois Lane as th... | |
03.22.1940 | taos (0018) wolf vs. the yellow mask |
+"The Mask" kills "The Wolf" and makes plans with Keno, while another earthquake strikes Dyerville! | |
03.22.1940 | mystery of dyerville ep01of04 |
+ Faster than a speeding bullet! More powerful than a locomotive! Able to leap tall buildings at a s... | |
03.25.1940 | taos (0019) the secret empire |
+The open and close were added locally. Superman saves the Dyerville bridge and a barge-full of gaso... | |
03.25.1940 | mystery of dyerville ep02of04 |
+ Faster than a speeding bullet! More powerful than a locomotive! Able to leap tall buildings at a s... | |
N/A | the origin of superman audition ep02of02 |
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