Clan Of The Fiery Cross Part 16: The Adventures of Superman (July 1, 1946)

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“Clan Of The Fiery Cross Part 16” is an episode of The Adventures of Superman, the old-time radio show, first broadcast July 1, 1946. Listen free on Stupid Potato: no sign-up, no app.

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What happens

Superman works to stop Matt Riggs, a fanatic who has escaped the arrest of his hate-group associates and plans to shoot Chuck Ringo, Perry White and Jimmy Olsen during the boys' baseball championship at Metropolis. Riggs and his henchman Lou take position on a high roof overlooking the field, waiting for the three targets to be clear of the crowd so they can be shot in quick succession. Clark Kent is nervous about Riggs' presence, and the game continues as the players gather around the pitcher's mound. Part of the story is told in this episode, which is from The Adventures of Superman radio series first broadcast on July 1, 1946.

Metropolis, at the unity house baseball field and on a high roof overlooking the stadium

Characters: Matt Riggs, Lou, Chuck, Perry White, Jimmy Olsen, Clark Kent, Superman, Tommy Lee

Listen for: Matt Riggs' plan to shoot his three targets at once, and Superman's interception of the bullets in mid-air

Written from the episode itself; it never gives away the ending. Every recording is remastered for the stream: cleaned of rumble, hiss and mains hum (and the old TV whine where we found it), then levelled in two passes to steady broadcast loudness, so one show is never quieter than the next.