Superman Vs. Kryptonite - Part 03: The Adventures of Superman (May 16, 1947)

“Superman Vs. Kryptonite - Part 03” is an episode of The Adventures of Superman, the old-time radio show, first broadcast May 16, 1947. Listen free on Stupid Potato.

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What happens

Superman visits Latimer's home and finds the crooked former political boss holding the last piece of Kryptonite, the substance that weakens him. Latimer has challenged the Man of Steel to appear before a crowd and deny that he framed the evidence that sent Latimer to prison. Superman tries to explain his position to Perry White, the editor of the Daily Planet, who begins to doubt him. The story continues as Superman prepares to face the audience at the Metropolis auditorium.

Metropolis, including Latimer's stone house, Perry White's suburban home, and the Metropolis auditorium

Characters: Superman, George Latimer, Perry White, Clark Kent, Lois Lane

Listen for: Latimer's threat to use the Kryptonite against Superman and the doubt that begins to form in Perry White's mind

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.