The Tin Men Part 02: The Adventures of Superman (January 5, 1943)

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“The Tin Men Part 02” is an episode of The Adventures of Superman, the old-time radio show, first broadcast January 5, 1943. Listen free on Stupid Potato: no sign-up, no app.

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What happens

Clark Kent and Lois Lane visit the Metropolis Aircraft plant to witness a test of a mechanical robot pilot designed by Dr. Liverite, after the earlier disappearance of a first mechanical man. Lois nearly meets disaster in a wind tunnel when a fan is switched on, and Superman rescues her and Professor Jorgerson. Afterward, Lois and Clark hear Peterson and Dr. Liverite discussing a rushed plan to finish a second mechanical man, and Clark grows suspicious that the two men are concealing something. The episode is part two of the 1943 Superman serial storyline, first broadcast on January 5, 1943.

Metropolis Aircraft plant in Metropolis, including its wind tunnel and office

Characters: Clark Kent, Lois Lane, Perry White, Superman, Dr. Liverite, Professor Jorgerson, Mr. Peterson, Half-pint

Listen for: The wind tunnel rescue of Lois Lane and Professor Jorgerson, and the overheard phone call between Peterson and Dr. Liverite

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.