The Disappearance of Clark Kent - Part 13: The Adventures of Superman (November 22, 1946)

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“The Disappearance of Clark Kent - Part 13” is an episode of The Adventures of Superman, the old-time radio show, first broadcast November 22, 1946. Listen free on Stupid Potato: no sign-up, no app.

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What happens

Superman rescues the planet Apollo from destruction, then returns to the village where he left Thane and Lalo, only to learn that they have been seized by soldiers of the tyrant Raz. In the council chamber, Raz condemns the pair to be turned to stone with a drink. Superman fights his way through a hundred giant guards and urges the people of Apollo to hold a fair trial and establish a free government. Before leaving, he worries that his secret identity may already be exposed. The Adventures of Superman aired on 1946-11-22.

The planet Apollo, including the village, the palace council chamber of Raz, and the rebellious streets of the city; then Metropolis and the offices of the Daily Planet.

Characters: Superman, Clark Kent, Thane, Lalo, Raz, Zama, Perry White, Dr. Miller

Listen for: Superman's fight with the giant guards in the council chamber, and the arrival at the Daily Planet of Dr. Miller with a sealed envelope from Superman.

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.