Mystery In Arabia Part 02: The Adventures of Superman (September 30, 1942)

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“Mystery In Arabia Part 02” is an episode of The Adventures of Superman, the old-time radio show, first broadcast September 30, 1942. Listen free on Stupid Potato: no sign-up, no app.

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What happens

Superman, disguised as Clark Kent, and his young friend Jimmy Olsen search the busy streets of Arabia for Lois Lane, who has vanished after visiting a fortune teller. The fortune teller, who refuses to say much, gives only a cryptic message about music and a minaret. Clark and Jimmy then encounter a theatrical Shakespearean actor who has been caught in a street riot over a dispute about dates, and they follow the clues as the search continues. This is part two of The Adventures of Superman, a radio series; the original air date given is September 30, 1942.

The streets and markets of Arabia

Characters: Clark Kent, Superman, Jimmy Olsen, Lois Lane, The fortune teller, Cloth Bittest

Listen for: The fortune teller's riddle about the minaret and the music, and where that music leads

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.