BONUS - Super Summer: Superman vs. Kryptonite (Part 5)

Summary

Down These Mean Streets (Old Time Radio Detectives)

BONUS - Super Summer: Superman vs. Kryptonite (Part 5)

Episode Date: July 8, 2026
Featured Cast: Superman/Bud Smith, George Latimer, Lois Lane, Jimmy Olsen, Announcer/Narrator, Candy Myers
Main Theme: Superman, suffering from amnesia induced by liquid kryptonite at the hands of his enemy George Latimer and a Nazi doctor, is pursued through a suspenseful journey as a minor league baseball hero, Bud Smith. The episode follows his struggle to recall his true identity while Latimer orchestrates increasingly dangerous plots to destroy him and those close to him.

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Episode Overview

This installment plunges Superman (believing himself to be "Bud Smith") into peril as Latimer closes in, determined to prevent Superman from regaining his memory. The plot hurtles through train confrontations, attempted abductions, and a deadly automobile setup—all while Bud’s friends, Lois Lane and Jimmy Olsen, begin to suspect his incredible secret. The themes of identity, bigotry, corruption, and memory intertwine as the story advances toward a tense baseball game and a showdown with Latimer's deadly plans.

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Key Discussion Points & Story Arc

1. Superman’s Amnesia and New Identity (Bud Smith)

• Superman suffers from memory loss due to liquid kryptonite poisoning (03:36, 17:03).
• Using the identity “Bud Smith,” he becomes a star pitcher, drawing the attention of the Metropolis Titans baseball team and of George Latimer.

2. Latimer and McGuire’s Plot Aboard the Train

• Latimer and the private detective, Al McGuire, scheme to kidnap or destroy Superman before his memory returns (03:29–08:48).

• Tense blackmail negotiations between McGuire and Latimer reveal McGuire’s realization of “Bud Smith’s” true identity.

  “I can think of only one man in the world who can twist iron bars into pretzels and play ball like that. You know who I mean, Mr. Latimer. His name is—”
  — McGuire, 04:57

• Latimer intends to use kryptonite to weaken Superman and throw him off the train to his death (08:28–10:00).

3. The Kryptonite Attack & Narrow Escape

• Latimer exposes Superman to kryptonite, instantly sapping his strength (12:13–12:28).
• Their scheme is foiled when the conductor intervenes (18:25–21:54). Latimer is forced off the train, and the threat is temporarily averted.

4. Lois and Jimmy’s Suspicions

• Lois Lane and Jimmy Olsen meet Bud Smith and are struck by his uncanny resemblance to Clark Kent.

• Suspense builds as they compare voices and mannerisms, debating if Bud could actually be the missing Kent (36:39–38:59).

  “You look exactly like a friend of ours, Bud. Exactly!”
  — Lois Lane, 37:23

• Bud admits to strange gaps in his memory:

  “Except for the last few weeks when I’ve been with you and the Colts, my whole life is a blank in my mind.”
  — Bud Smith, 33:56

5. Latimer’s Deadly Road Ambush

• Latimer orchestrates a plan to isolate and destroy Superman, Lois, and Jimmy via a fake road closure and an ambush using a large truck (46:57–55:19).

• The trio is nearly driven off the road; Superman instinctively pushes the truck away with superhuman strength, saving everyone, though he doesn't realize his own power (61:18–62:28).

  “At the thrust of Superman’s hand...the giant truck rocks back violently on two wheels, almost overturns. And in the instant before it careens back, Lois’s car sweeps safely past and speeds away up the road.”
  — Narrator, 61:18

6. Aftermath and Renewed Investigations

• Lois and Jimmy are shaken by their miraculous escape. Jimmy is injured, and questions swirl about Bud’s mysterious capabilities.

• They report to private detective Candy Myers, laying out their suspicions and evidence that Bud Smith may indeed be Clark Kent (64:38–66:03).

  “And if he has lost his memory, well...maybe he is Clark.”
  — Lois Lane, 65:31

• Candy promises to confirm Bud’s true identity at that night’s big baseball game.

7. Latimer’s Final Scheme

• In his Metropolis mansion, Latimer, emboldened by hatred and bigotry, plans a "foolproof" plot to recapture Superman and complete the destruction with the Nazi doctor Dr. Marsh (69:00–69:58).

  “By midnight tonight, I’ll have Superman in my hands again. By midnight tomorrow, he’ll be a broken wreck.”
  — George Latimer, 69:53

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Notable Quotes & Memorable Moments

• McGuire confronts Latimer over Superman’s identity:
  "A guy who can bust out of jail by bending iron bars three inches thick, like they're putty..." (04:27)
• Latimer’s political evil:
  “By midnight tomorrow, he’ll be a broken wreck...no Jew or Catholic or Negro or anybody of foreign extraction will be able to hold public office in this state.”
  (George Latimer, 69:30)
• Lois’s realization:
  “You look exactly like a friend of ours, Bud. Exactly!” (37:23)
• Bud’s memory trouble:
  “No, Shorty, really. I never heard of him. Where have you been all your life? I wish I knew, Shorty.” (33:56)
• Superman’s misplaced strength saves the day:
  “At the thrust of Superman’s hand...the giant truck rocks back violently on two wheels...Lois’s car sweeps safely past…” (61:18)
• Episode ends with call against bigotry:
  “Let’s judge our neighbors by the character of their lives alone and not on the basis of their religion or origin.”
  (Vincent Price, 73:22, closing PSA)

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Timestamps for Key Segments

• Latimer & McGuire Confrontation: 03:29–07:00
• Kryptonite Attack on Train: 12:10–12:40
• Latimer’s Ejection from Train: 18:48–21:54
• Lois & Jimmy Meet Bud: 36:39–38:59
• Latimer Plots Car Ambush: 46:57–55:19
• Superman Subconsciously Uses Powers to Save Group: 61:18–62:28
• Post-Escape, Lois & Jimmy Suspect Truth: 64:38–66:03
• Latimer’s Final Plan & Political Motives: 69:00–69:58
• Closing Call Against Prejudice (Vincent Price): 73:22–73:25

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Tone and Style

The episode preserves the pulpy, suspenseful style of late-Golden Age radio adventure: fast dialogue, cliffhangers, moral threats, and urgent narration, enriched with strong moral lessons about prejudice and justice.

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Conclusion

This gripping episode escalates the central conflict between Superman (as Bud Smith) and his foes. Layers of suspense and identity confusion intertwine with a dramatic rescue and a climactic promise of the “truth” at the big game. Latimer’s sinister motives are made explicit, and the call to reject prejudice brings a poignant moral message to a breathless detective-adventure drama.

Next episode preview: Will Candy Myers unmask Superman at the ballpark? Can Superman’s memory be restored before Latimer’s final trap is sprung? Tune in for a “thrill a minute” continuation of the saga!

Transcript

[Superman/Bud Smith]

This looks like a job for Superman. Faster than a speeding bullet. More powerful than a locomotive. Able to leap tall buildings at a single bound. Look. Up in the sky.

[Announcer/Narrator]

It's a bird.

[Superman/Bud Smith]

It's a plane. It's Superman.

[Announcer/Narrator]

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[Superman/Bud Smith]

The sunshine cereal presents the adventures of Superman. Today, Superman comes face to face with George Latimer, his arch and sole possessor of the deadly kryptonite.

[Announcer/Narrator]

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[Superman/Bud Smith]

And now, the adventures of Superman. Suffering from complete loss of memory brought on by doses of liquid kryptonite fed him by big George Latimer, a crooked politician and his arch enemy Superman became the star pitcher for a little minor league baseball team. Using the name of Bud Smith. He played so sensationally that he was purchased by the big league Metropolis Titans for $100,000. As Superman boarded the train for Metropolis that night, Latimer and Al McGuire, a private detective who had been hunting relentlessly for him, boarded the same train. As we continue now, Superman is in his compartment preparing for bed. In the deserted corridor outside his door, stand Maguire and Latimer. The politician carries the lead box containing the deadly kryptonite. Drawing a deep breath, the burly Latimer places his hand on the doorknob and slowly turns it. Wait, Mr. Latimer. Somebody's coming.

[George Latimer]

But, oh, the water. Quick, inquire back to the smoking room. We'll wait till he's gone.

[Superman/Bud Smith]

Picking up the purse in the compartment next to Bud Smith's.

[George Latimer]

I wish you'd hurry.

[Superman/Bud Smith]

We might as well sit down and relax, Mr. Latimer. He'll be out of there in a few minutes.

[George Latimer]

I suppose so. Bastard. Have a cigar.

[Superman/Bud Smith]

Thanks. Don't care if I do, but thanks. Say, Mr. Latimer.

[George Latimer]

Yes?

[Superman/Bud Smith]

This might be a good time to tell me what I'm supposed to do when we get into Bud Smith's compartment.

[George Latimer]

Told you before to stop crying, Maguire. You're getting paid to do as you're told and keep your mouth shut. Incidentally, you're getting paid very well, I might add.

[Superman/Bud Smith]

Maybe I'm not getting paid enough. I mean, for a job this size.

[George Latimer]

Just what are you driving at?

[Superman/Bud Smith]

Well, I've been doing a little thinking, Mr. Latimer, and, well, I think I can guess who Bud Smith really is and why you've been so all fired anxious to find him.

[George Latimer]

I don't like guessing games, Maguire.

[Superman/Bud Smith]

This isn't exactly a guessing game, Mr. Latimer. You see, I've been thinking. Thinking about a guy who can bust out of jail by bending iron bars 3 inches thick, like their putty.

[George Latimer]

You're making that sound too important. I told you this, man. But Smith is very strong.

[Superman/Bud Smith]

You're not kidding. He pitches a ball so fast nobody can see it. 26 strikeouts in one game. 4 no hit, no run games in a row. A home run each time at bat. That guy ain't human, Mr. Latimer.

[George Latimer]

Well?

[Superman/Bud Smith]

Well, I can think of only one man in the world who can twist iron bars into pretzels and play ball like that. You know who I mean, Mr. Latimer. His name is.

[George Latimer]

Shut up.

[Superman/Bud Smith]

Now listen, Mr. Latimer.

[George Latimer]

No, you listen to me, Maguire. I want you before to keep your notes out of my business. And what I told you about curiosity killing a cat?

[Superman/Bud Smith]

Uh huh.

[George Latimer]

But the same thing applies to men, too. And that could mean. You understand?

[Superman/Bud Smith]

Look, save the tough stuff for your political ward heelers, Mr. Latimer. You don't scare me, you know. I got too much on you.

[George Latimer]

You have, eh?

[Superman/Bud Smith]

You bet. I got this whole setup figured out now, too.

[George Latimer]

Really? Suppose you tell me what you think you know.

[Superman/Bud Smith]

Okay, here it is. As I. After you got out of jail, where Superman put you. You built yourself back into political power by claiming Superman framed the evidence against you. Because you said you wouldn't let him blackmail you.

[George Latimer]

That's right and it's true.

[Superman/Bud Smith]

Baloney. Superman's no crook and you know it.

[George Latimer]

And why didn't he meet me face to face in the Metropolis Auditorium and deny my charges?

[Superman/Bud Smith]

My guess is it was because he didn't dare get close to the stuff you got in that lead box.

[George Latimer]

What?

[Superman/Bud Smith]

Yeah, that's kryptonite, that's what it is. Stuff that makes him weak when he comes close to it.

[George Latimer]

All the nonsense.

[Superman/Bud Smith]

Listen, I remember now. Reading all about it. The time it was stolen from the Metropolis Muse. I got a look at it before when you were opening the catch on the box. It glows with a green light, just

[Announcer/Narrator]

like the paper said.

[George Latimer]

Pretty clever, aren't you?

[Superman/Bud Smith]

Kinda. But you're not so dumb yourself, Mr. Latimer. You knew Superman would trip you up eventually unless you got rid of him for good. So I figure you doped out some way to wipe him out. But he must have scrammed somehow before you could finish the job. He lost his memory. But you're afraid he might recover it and come after you. So you hired me to find him so you could finish the job. And I did find him.

[George Latimer]

Will you be quite. You fool?

[Superman/Bud Smith]

Yeah, I'll be quiet if you declare me in.

[George Latimer]

How much, you blackmailer?

[Superman/Bud Smith]

Look who's calling who a blackmail.

[George Latimer]

Come on, talk. How much do you want to keep your big mouth shut?

[Announcer/Narrator]

Well, let's see.

[Superman/Bud Smith]

I'd say a quarter of a million dollars is fair.

[George Latimer]

Quarter of a million dollars?

[Superman/Bud Smith]

Why you don't tell me you haven't got it, Mr. Lad.

[George Latimer]

Why you dirty, double crossing gun shoe. You think you can hold me up?

[Superman/Bud Smith]

Take your hands off me. What are you trying to teach? You to try to blackmail me?

[Announcer/Narrator]

I'll fix your wagon.

[George Latimer]

Right.

[Announcer/Narrator]

Let go, I said.

[Superman/Bud Smith]

I got a gun and if you make me use it, I can fix the layout. What's going on in here, Porter?

[George Latimer]

Nothing, Porter, nothing at all.

[Superman/Bud Smith]

Yeah, that's right. We just fooling around. Looked to me like you two gentlemen were trying to kill each other. Ridiculous.

[George Latimer]

I was just showing my friend a few. Few jiu Jitsu tricks, that's all.

[Superman/Bud Smith]

Sure, sure, that's all. Well, if you say so. By the way, you gentlemen have reservations in this car?

[George Latimer]

Why, no, we don't.

[Superman/Bud Smith]

No, we. We're in the car up ahead.

[George Latimer]

That's Right. We were just walking through from the club car and we stopped to smoke cigar before turning in.

[Superman/Bud Smith]

I see. Well, sorry I bothered you.

[George Latimer]

That's perfectly all right. Good night.

[Superman/Bud Smith]

Good night.

[George Latimer]

Watch where he goes, McGuire.

[Superman/Bud Smith]

Never mind him. We got some business to finish. And this time I'd suggest you take it easy because I'm holding a gun in my pocket.

[George Latimer]

You won't need it.

[Superman/Bud Smith]

Okay. Now, how about our deal?

[George Latimer]

I still say it's a hold up. Well, I guess I can afford it.

[Superman/Bud Smith]

I'm sure you can.

[George Latimer]

All right, then it's a deal. Now let's get to work. Portagon.

[Superman/Bud Smith]

Wait. I'll see. Well, I can't see him. And that compartment door is closed. He must have left the car.

[George Latimer]

Good. Let's go.

[Superman/Bud Smith]

No, wait. What are we gonna do?

[George Latimer]

Get Super. Let Smith off the train.

[Superman/Bud Smith]

Get him off the train?

[George Latimer]

Yes. I can't let him get to Metropolis because he's too well known there. He may be recognized and taken to a doctor. Might be able to restore his memory.

[Superman/Bud Smith]

I understand. But suppose he doesn't want to get off the train? We can't handle Superman.

[George Latimer]

Yes, we can. This piece of kryptonite.

[Superman/Bud Smith]

Oh, yeah, I forgot that. But even so, how can we get him off the train? We'll be seen and stopped.

[George Latimer]

I thought of that. I'll put the kryptonite in his pocket to keep him from moving. Then we'll smash a window in his compartment, drop them out just before we stop the next town, get off the train for a steepoe and go back for him.

[Superman/Bud Smith]

Ah, it's risky.

[George Latimer]

I know that. But I'm playing for big stakes, Maguire. For my life. Come on now. Let's go. Are you sure this is Superman's compartment bladder?

[Superman/Bud Smith]

Yeah, yeah.

[Announcer/Narrator]

3B.

[Superman/Bud Smith]

See if the door's unlocked, Mr. Lennon. Yes. It's locked.

[George Latimer]

Hang it.

[Lois Lane/Jimmy Olsen]

Uh, o.

[Superman/Bud Smith]

What do we do now?

[George Latimer]

Knock, of course.

[Superman/Bud Smith]

Oh, wait. Doesn't he know you, Mr. Ludwig?

[George Latimer]

Not anymore. He's lost his memory, you know.

[Superman/Bud Smith]

Oh, yeah, that's right.

[George Latimer]

Well, here he goes.

[Superman/Bud Smith]

Maybe he's asleep.

[George Latimer]

I'll wake him up.

[Superman/Bud Smith]

Yes? Who is it?

[George Latimer]

I have to see you, Mr. Smith.

[Superman/Bud Smith]

Okay, just a minute.

[George Latimer]

Don't worry. I've got it. Ready? Get set. He's unlocking the door.

[Superman/Bud Smith]

His eyes burning under their shaggy brows, Big George Latimer waits for the unsuspecting Superman to open the door, ready to snap open the lead box in which rests the jagged, deadly kryptonite that will render the man of Steel helpless. What will happen? We'll be Back in a moment to find out. So keep listening.

[Announcer/Narrator]

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[Superman/Bud Smith]

And now back to the Adventures of Superman. As we continue now, Superman has just opened the door of his compartment on the limited train and admitted big George Latimer and his henchman, Detective Al McGuire. Swiftly, McGuire closes the door behind and locks it as Latimer, holding the lead box containing the piece of deadly kryptonite, faces the man of Steel, who stares back at him blankly. You wanted to see me?

[George Latimer]

That's right, Smith. Remember me?

[Superman/Bud Smith]

I know I afraid I don't. Who are you? What do you want to see me about?

[George Latimer]

Maybe this will remind you.

[Superman/Bud Smith]

What? What's that? What's that green glowing stuff?

[George Latimer]

Don't you recognize it?

[Announcer/Narrator]

No.

[Superman/Bud Smith]

I look at him.

[George Latimer]

Maguire. How they stand up.

[Announcer/Narrator]

Holy smokes.

[Superman/Bud Smith]

This is unbelievable.

[George Latimer]

What's the matter, Mid?

[Superman/Bud Smith]

I don't know. I. I feel so weak suddenly. Hi. Ah, well, I'll be better. Stuff works. He went down like a log.

[George Latimer]

Quick now, Maguire. Smash the window. We'll be getting into Phillipstown a few minutes. Get set to dump Superman out just before we get into town.

[Superman/Bud Smith]

Hurry. Shaking his head in wonder, Al Maguire moves to the compartment window while Superman lies on the floor, helpless under the strange spell of the jagged piece of green glowing kryptonite. While big George Latimer gloats, his lips curled back in a wolfish smile. Once more, Superman is in the hands of his arch enemy, who is this time determined to complete the job of making the man of Steel helpless forever. Will his fiendish plot work? We'll know tomorrow, gang. So whatever you do, don't miss the next excitement packed episode. Be sure to tune in tomorrow, same time, same station.

[Announcer/Narrator]

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[Superman/Bud Smith]

For excitement, the Adventures of Superman.

[Announcer/Narrator]

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[Superman/Bud Smith]

Faster than a speeding bullet, more powerful than a locomotive. Able to leap tall buildings at a single bound. Look up in the sky.

[Announcer/Narrator]

It's a bird.

[Superman/Bud Smith]

It's a plane. It's Superman.

[Announcer/Narrator]

Kellogg's Pep. E. P Pep. Kellogg's Pep.

[Superman/Bud Smith]

The sunshine cereal presents the adventures of Superman. Today, Superman faces a supreme test as evil George Latimer focuses the jagged piece of deadly kryptonite on the helpless man of steel.

[Announcer/Narrator]

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[Superman/Bud Smith]

And now, the adventures of Superman. Suffering from loss of memory caused by doses of liquid kryptonite forcibly fed to him by Big George Latimer, a dishonest politician, Superman became the star pitcher for a little minor league baseball team using the name Bud Smith. He played so sensationally that his contract was purchased by the big league Metropolis Titans. But as he and Shorty Taylor, his manager, boarded a train for Metropolis, Latimer and Al McGuire, a crooked private detective, boarded the same train late at night. Carrying a lead box about 10 inches square and accompanied by McGuire, Latimer rapped at the door of Superman's compartment and was admitted by the man of Steel, who failed to recognize his arch enemy. Latimer opened the lead box revealing the jagged green glowing kryptonite which, when brought close to Superman, robs him of all his strength. Affected by the rays, the man of Steel staggered then fell to the floor, unable to move. As we continue. Now Superman lies helpless. His eyes blazed as Latimer snaps an order to Maguire.

[George Latimer]

Break the window. Maguire? Just before we reach the next town. Then get off in town and go back for him.

[Superman/Bud Smith]

Okay, Mr. Latimer. I'll use my gun. Fighter happened. I feel so strange.

[George Latimer]

Very require Hurry.

[Superman/Bud Smith]

Okay, here goes. Run.

[George Latimer]

Break it.

[Superman/Bud Smith]

This shatterproof glass is awful strong. I'll bust it this time. Oh, help.

[George Latimer]

Somebody's at the door. Oh.

[Superman/Bud Smith]

Oh. Straight. Help me up, please. Somebody must have heard me banging at the window.

[George Latimer]

Yes. Hang it, please. I figured the sound of the train would cover that.

[Superman/Bud Smith]

Keep quiet.

[George Latimer]

He might go away.

[Superman/Bud Smith]

Mr. Smith. Oh, Mr. Smith, wake up, please. This is the conductor. Wake up, Mr. Smith. Hear that, Mr. Lich?

[George Latimer]

The conductor. This isn't so good.

[Superman/Bud Smith]

Somebody. He's not going away. What do we do?

[George Latimer]

Only one thing to do. We've got to let him in.

[Superman/Bud Smith]

No, we can't.

[George Latimer]

We've got to. Otherwise you think something is wrong, you break In.

[Superman/Bud Smith]

Watch it. Quiet.

[George Latimer]

One moment, Mr. Conductor. One moment. Crypto knife back in its box and shut the lid. Listen, do as I say and leave this to me.

[Superman/Bud Smith]

Hurry. Okay, but be careful.

[George Latimer]

That kryptonite burns there.

[Superman/Bud Smith]

Anything wrong?

[George Latimer]

Coming, Conductor. Let him in, Squire.

[Superman/Bud Smith]

Let me do the talking.

[George Latimer]

You're the doctor.

[Superman/Bud Smith]

But I don't like this. Well, hi.

[George Latimer]

Feeling better, Smith?

[Superman/Bud Smith]

Yes, yes, much better.

[George Latimer]

Oh, that's fine. Here, let me help you out.

[Superman/Bud Smith]

Thanks. I'm all right now. Thanks. Hey, what happened, Mr. Smith? I don't know exactly.

[George Latimer]

We had a sort of painting spell, conductor.

[Superman/Bud Smith]

Painting spell.

[George Latimer]

Fortunately, we were here at the the time and could help him. How are you feeling now?

[Superman/Bud Smith]

Fine. I can't understand what came over me. All my strength seemed to drain away suddenly and everything went sort of blank.

[George Latimer]

Poor chap. I'm certainly glad Mac and I were here.

[Superman/Bud Smith]

Good thing we were here. Who are you two gentlemen, may I ask?

[George Latimer]

My name is Latimer. George Latimer, Metropolis. You probably heard of me.

[Superman/Bud Smith]

Can't say that I have.

[George Latimer]

And this is Mr. Maguire. He's a business associate of mine.

[Superman/Bud Smith]

Hi. These men friends of yours, Mr. Smith? Why, no. At least I don't think so.

[George Latimer]

You see, Conductor.

[Superman/Bud Smith]

Just a minute. May I see your tickets, please, Mr. Lenimer?

[George Latimer]

Tickets?

[Superman/Bud Smith]

Yes, your reservations on this train.

[George Latimer]

Why, we don't have any.

[Superman/Bud Smith]

I thought not. You're the two we're looking for.

[George Latimer]

What do you mean?

[Superman/Bud Smith]

The porter on this car reported seeing two men fighting in the smoking room a little while ago. Oh, no, we weren't fighting.

[George Latimer]

Of course not.

[Superman/Bud Smith]

You told him your compartment was in the car forward of this one. It so happens this is the front car, the only thing forward of it. So the mail and baggage cars and the engine.

[George Latimer]

Oh, well, listen.

[Superman/Bud Smith]

We knew you didn't belong on this train. We've been hunting you ever since. Now you'll have to get off the next stop. That's Phillipsburg. Get off.

[George Latimer]

Just a moment, conductor. We didn't have time to buy tickets in Gainesville. We barely caught the train. But I'll be happy to purchase tickets and reservations from you.

[Superman/Bud Smith]

Sure, sure. Any price. I can't do that. This train filled. Help. I'll be glad to put them up in my compartment, conductor. They can have my bunk. I won't mind sitting up. Oh, I think.

[George Latimer]

Oh, say, that's mighty decent of you, Mr. Smith. Not at all.

[Superman/Bud Smith]

Sorry, gentlemen. Can't do that. Unlimited. Company rules say no passenger may ride unless there's sleeping accommodation for him.

[George Latimer]

Oh, but see here, conductor, it's important that Mr. McGuire and I get the Metropolis as soon as possible.

[Superman/Bud Smith]

I'll pay our fares.

[George Latimer]

I'll even pay extra.

[Superman/Bud Smith]

That ought to do it. Sorry, Mr. Latimer, but rules are rules. There's a. A train carrying coaches following us an hour back. You can get on that in Philipsburg.

[George Latimer]

Oh, but I can't be delayed an extra hour.

[Superman/Bud Smith]

I must get to Metropolis as soon

[Announcer/Narrator]

as possible on this street.

[Superman/Bud Smith]

I'm sorry.

[George Latimer]

Oh, now see here, conductor. I told you who I was, mister,

[Superman/Bud Smith]

I don't care who.

[George Latimer]

I happen to be the head of the political party now in power in the state. I have friends on the governing board of this railroad. I warn you, if you put me off this train, it'll mean your job.

[Superman/Bud Smith]

Better think that over, Mr. Conductor, I'm not paid to think like that. My job's obeying the rules. And they say nobody rides on the Limited without a sleeping accommodation, no matter who they are.

[George Latimer]

What's up?

[Superman/Bud Smith]

Getting into Phillipsburg. Now, you and your friend will have to get off, Mr. Latimer, or it'll be the duty of myself and my crew to put you off. Now, what shall it be? Guess we'll have to get off, Mr. Latimer.

[George Latimer]

All right, we'll get off. But you'll regret this, conductor. Come on, McGuire. I'll see you again, Mr. Smith.

[Superman/Bud Smith]

I hope so. Awfully sorry, Mr. Latimer.

[Lois Lane/Jimmy Olsen]

What?

[Superman/Bud Smith]

Well, there goes the limited in Superman, Mr. Latimer. What do we do now?

[George Latimer]

We've got to get to the Metropolis first. Maguire. Superman is well known there. He's recognized and taken a brain specialist that might be able to restore his memory. That happens. My goose is cooked.

[Superman/Bud Smith]

Yeah, but how are we going to get the Metropolis ahead of him?

[George Latimer]

I don't know yet. We'll get there. We've got to. Come on.

[Superman/Bud Smith]

Where?

[George Latimer]

I want to talk to that cab driver. Cabby.

[Superman/Bud Smith]

Yes, sir? Where to, sir?

[George Latimer]

Is there an airport in this town?

[Superman/Bud Smith]

Sure, we got one.

[George Latimer]

Good.

[Superman/Bud Smith]

There are no flights scheduled until 6 o' clock in the morning, though. Eastbound.

[Announcer/Narrator]

Uh, that's too late.

[George Latimer]

I'll wait. McGuire. Look, cabby, do you know if we could charter a plane to take us to Metropolis?

[Superman/Bud Smith]

Well, I wouldn't know. Small town, you know. Pretty small setup out there at the airport.

[George Latimer]

Take us to the field. Run choir and hurry, please.

[Superman/Bud Smith]

Okay.

[George Latimer]

The Limited gets to Metropolis at 8 o' clock in the morning. It's worth a thousand dollars to me if you can get us there ahead of the Limited.

[Superman/Bud Smith]

Thousand dollars, huh?

[George Latimer]

Here's what he say.

[Superman/Bud Smith]

You got a deal, Mr. Latimer. There's my crate over there.

[Lois Lane/Jimmy Olsen]

Come on.

[Superman/Bud Smith]

Smiling triumphantly, big George lettermer and Al McGuire climb into the charted plane behind the pilot. Apparently, Superman's escape from Latimer and the kryptonite was only short lived. What will happen now? We'll be back in a moment for the tense climax of today's episode, so stand by.

[Announcer/Narrator]

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[Superman/Bud Smith]

And now back to the adventures of Superman. In his compartment on the limited en route to Metropolis, Superman, garbed in pajamas and bathrobe, sits on the edge of his bunk, a deep frown on his face. Shorty Taylor, stocky gray haired manager and part owner of the Gainesville Co. Who is escorting the sensational pitcher to his new team in Metropolis, has just entered. When the porter told me I had a fitness bell, I came in on double. You sure you're okay now, Bud? What? Oh, yes, yes, I'm fine, Shorty. You must have had too much sun yesterday. It was hot on that old ball field. No, I don't think it was the sun. You don't, eh? No, I think it had something to do with.

[George Latimer]

With what?

[Superman/Bud Smith]

That green glowing stuff those men had.

[Announcer/Narrator]

Green glowing, huh? What are you talking about, Bud?

[Superman/Bud Smith]

I know it was about the size of a large piece of coal and it glowed with a strange, deep green light.

[Announcer/Narrator]

What?

[Superman/Bud Smith]

I've seen it before, Shorty.

[George Latimer]

Somewhere.

[Superman/Bud Smith]

Look, maybe I'd better try to find a doctor, huh? There may be one on the train. You just. No, no, wait a minute. I don't need a doctor, Shorty. I've just got to remember. If I could, I'd. I'd know. You'd know what? Everything. Where I came from and.

[Announcer/Narrator]

Wait.

[Superman/Bud Smith]

That strange green glow. I have seen it before. I saw it. I saw it, Shorty. I think.

[Announcer/Narrator]

I think.

[Superman/Bud Smith]

You think what now? Wait. Head. Wait a minute. Please. Don't talk to me. I've almost. I've almost got it. His fists knotted, beads of perspiration standing out on his face Superman hovers on the brink of memory on the verge of recalling his name and his past. Will he succeed? If he does, he may save himself from the destruction planned by Big George Latimer who is speeding closer and closer to Metropolis with the deadly kryptonite. What will happen? Whatever you do, gang, don't miss tomorrow's exciting episode. Yes, be sure to tune in again tomorrow. Same time, same station.

[Announcer/Narrator]

And remember, for breakfast, it's Kellogg's Pep.

[Superman/Bud Smith]

For excitement. The Adventures of Super.

[Announcer/Narrator]

Superman is a copyrighted feature appearing in the Superman DC comic magazines and is

[Superman/Bud Smith]

brought to you Monday through Friday at

[Announcer/Narrator]

this same time by Kellogg's Pep the Sunshine Cereal. How'd you like to learn about the birds that are around now that the weather is warmer? Like the fly catcher and the warbler? Well, start collecting the full color bird pictures that come one in every package of Kellogg's Crumbles. Get set to collect all 24 in the series and swap duplicates with your friends. And get a colorful album, too, so that you can paste in your collection. Full instructions for sending in are on the side of every Crumbles package. Just ask mom for Crumbles, those crinkly sort of sweet and metal rich shreds of whole wheat. Kellogg's Crumbles. And be sure to be with us tomorrow for the thrilling adventures of Superman. This is the Mutual Broadcasting System.

[Superman/Bud Smith]

Faster than a speeding bullet, more powerful than a locomotive.

[Announcer/Narrator]

Able to leap tall buildings at a single bound.

[Superman/Bud Smith]

Look up in the sky. It's a bird. It's a plane. It's Superman.

[Announcer/Narrator]

Kellogg's Pep. Pep, Pep. Kellogg's Pep the Sunshine Serial presents the Adventures of Superman.

[Superman/Bud Smith]

Today, as the famous Bud Smith arrives in Metropolis, Lois Lane and Jimmy Olsen await him as well as Big George Latimer, who carries the deadly Kryptonite.

[Announcer/Narrator]

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[Superman/Bud Smith]

You got that?

[Announcer/Narrator]

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[Superman/Bud Smith]

And now, the Adventures of Superman. When Superman lost his memory from the effect of liquid kryptonite fed to him forcibly by Big George Latimer, his arch enemy, he became a pitcher for a little minor league baseball team and under the assumed name of Bud Smith, performed so sensationally that he was sold to the big league Metropolis Titans. Fearing that Superman might recover his memory, Latimer, after an unsuccessful attempt to capture him on a train, flew to Metropolis by plane, planning to intercept the man of Steel and then complete the destruction of his mind and body. But meanwhile, in his compartment on the Limited, Superman, en route to Metropolis, is making a terrific effort to recover his lost memory. The jagged piece of green glowing kryptonite which he had seen again that evening in the hands of Big George Latimer, has jogged his mind, half lifting the thing thick fog which clouds it. Leaning forward tensely, he speaks to Shorty Taylor, his manager, who believes him to be Bud Smith. That, that green glowing thing. I've seen it before. Somewhere. Not long ago, I, I. What are you talking about? Wait a minute, Shorty. I think I'm starting to remember. Oh, now listen. I see a man. Yes, he's wearing a strange costume. His face. His face.

[Announcer/Narrator]

Oh, why can't I see his face now.

[Superman/Bud Smith]

Look, look, but try to calm down. He's in a barn. That green glowing thing is right near him. And it's cheap as. You.

[Lois Lane/Jimmy Olsen]

You.

[Superman/Bud Smith]

You've got it bad. Listen, fella, I think I better. He's trying to move, but he can't. Another man. Oh, no. It's going away. Oh, I can't see it at all anymore. You can't, huh?

[Announcer/Narrator]

No.

[Superman/Bud Smith]

Can't see anything anymore. Ah, forget it. Go to bed and get some sleep. You've got to be in good shape when we hit Metropolis. Okay, Shorty. I might as well. For a minute, I was sure I was going to remember everything. I'll wake you up before we get to Metropolis.

[Lois Lane/Jimmy Olsen]

Good night. Night.

[Superman/Bud Smith]

Morning, B. Huh? Good morning, Shorty. Time to get up. Yeah, we'll be in Metropolis in 20 minutes. Oh, good. Yeah. Look, one of papers came aboard the last time. Oh, take a gander at your handsome face on page one.

[Lois Lane/Jimmy Olsen]

See?

[Superman/Bud Smith]

You're famous. But. Famous. Look at that headline. Bart Smith joins Titans today. Baseball's new Superman may pitch against Dodgers this afternoon. How do you like that? Calling you Superman. Superman? Who's that? Look at you. Kidding me? No, Shorty, really. I never heard of him. Where have you been all your life? I wish I knew, Shorty. You wish it? Go on. You're a great kiddo, bud. You know, I'll just wisen up to it. No, I'm serious, Shorty. Except for the last few weeks when I've been with you and the Colts, my whole life is a blank in my mind. Cut it out, will you? Come on now, get dressed. Make yourself look sharp. We'll be able to drop this in a few minutes. Unless I miss my guest. Every reporter in town and half the fans will be at the station to meet you. Okay, I'll be ready for them. Take it easy. Let's got to use that on today.

[Announcer/Narrator]

And I.

[Superman/Bud Smith]

Wait, guys, wait. Sure, sure. Just quit pushing. Give us a little roll, please. As Superman and Shorty Taylor stand in the milling throng of reporters, cameramen and admiring baseball fans. Big George Latimer's hat, brim snap, blow over his eyes, stands at the edge of the crowd with Al McGuire, his private detective at Henry. And under Latimer's arm is the lead box containing the jagged piece of deadly green glowing kryptonite. Wow, look at that crowd around Smith. No chance to get at him here, Mr. Latimer.

[George Latimer]

I'm afraid you're right, Maguire. We've got to get at him, and soon. Or somebody realizes he is Superman.

[Superman/Bud Smith]

Relax. There's not much chance of that. Superman always wore a costume and red cape. Now he's wearing an ordinary business suit like everybody else.

[George Latimer]

Yes, but this is the city where he's best known. So there's still the chance that somebody might recognize him. Someone? Maybe like his friends Batman and Robin. They get to talking to him and realize he's lost his memory. It'll be all over for me.

[Superman/Bud Smith]

Hey, I never thought of that.

[George Latimer]

Well, I have. That's why we've got to get hold of him and feed him the rest of the liquid kryptonite.

[Superman/Bud Smith]

Boy, what a shame we couldn't get him on the train last night, huh?

[George Latimer]

Yes, but there's no use crying over sprout milk. You've got to wait.

[Superman/Bud Smith]

McGuire, what's the matter?

[George Latimer]

Look, that girl over there.

[Superman/Bud Smith]

What about her?

[George Latimer]

That's Lois Lane. She's a reporter on the Daily Planet.

[Superman/Bud Smith]

Oh, so wack.

[George Latimer]

Well, the Planet's supposed to have some sort of official contact with Superman. Now do you see why I'm worried? Suppose Ms. Lane recognizes him?

[Superman/Bud Smith]

Ah, relax. I still say without his costume there isn't much chance.

[George Latimer]

You hope? Let's not take chances, McGuire. Keep your eyes on that girl.

[Lois Lane/Jimmy Olsen]

Good heavens, Jim, he does look like Clark.

[Announcer/Narrator]

Didn't I tell you, Ms. Lane? I know it sounds crazy, but.

[Lois Lane/Jimmy Olsen]

But I still say he is, mister. Oh, nonsense, Jim. This Bud Smith is a great baseball pitcher. Clark isn't an athlete, not by a long shot. Just the same. Well, the longer I look at him. Come on, Jim. I want to talk to him.

[Announcer/Narrator]

That's the only thing that stops me. His voice isn't like Mr. Kent.

[Lois Lane/Jimmy Olsen]

It isn't? No, it's deeper.

[Superman/Bud Smith]

Oh, here he is now.

[Announcer/Narrator]

Mr. Smith, I am Jim Olson, reporter for the Daily Planet. I met you down in Gainesville, remember?

[Superman/Bud Smith]

Yes, I think I do. How are you?

[Lois Lane/Jimmy Olsen]

Fine, thanks.

[Superman/Bud Smith]

Thanks.

[Announcer/Narrator]

This is Ms. Lane. She's a reporter on the Planet too.

[Superman/Bud Smith]

How do you do, Ms. Lane?

[Lois Lane/Jimmy Olsen]

Amazing. Absolutely amazing.

[Superman/Bud Smith]

Beg your pardon? Come on, Bud, let's get moving. Wait a minute, Shorty. What were you saying, Ms. Lane?

[Lois Lane/Jimmy Olsen]

Well, you look exactly like a friend of ours. But. Exactly. Didn't I tell you?

[Superman/Bud Smith]

I do. Now, look what we gotta get. We gotta call it. Shorty. Who is this friend I look like, Ms. Lane?

[Lois Lane/Jimmy Olsen]

Clark Kent. He was a reporter too.

[Superman/Bud Smith]

Was? You mean he passed away?

[Lois Lane/Jimmy Olsen]

Oh, gosh, I hope we don't know what happened to him, Mr. Smith. He. Well, he just disappeared.

[Superman/Bud Smith]

Disappeared, you say?

[Lois Lane/Jimmy Olsen]

Yes. For a moment I was sure you were Clark, but. Well, now I see. I was mistaken.

[Superman/Bud Smith]

Sure. Sure, you weren't.

[Lois Lane/Jimmy Olsen]

His voice is different from his, only.

[Superman/Bud Smith]

Only what we say.

[Lois Lane/Jimmy Olsen]

Well, there's something very familiar about your voice. Have you noticed it, Jim?

[Superman/Bud Smith]

Well, yes, now that you mention it.

[Lois Lane/Jimmy Olsen]

Mr. White noticed it, too.

[Superman/Bud Smith]

Bud, will you please come out? We got it up, Shorty. Wait. This is very interesting. Who does my voice remind you of, Miss Lane?

[Lois Lane/Jimmy Olsen]

Well, I. I can't quite place it, Mr. Smith. It's very familiar, though. Tell me, have you ever lived in Metropolis?

[Superman/Bud Smith]

Why, I don't know.

[Lois Lane/Jimmy Olsen]

Huh? You don't know?

[Superman/Bud Smith]

No, for the last time. But come on, we got to get

[Announcer/Narrator]

up to the ballpark.

[Superman/Bud Smith]

Okay, Shorty. Sorry, Ms. Lane. I've got to go to the ballpark and have some pictures taken in my new uniform. I'd like to see you again, though.

[Lois Lane/Jimmy Olsen]

Why, thank you. Look, look, Mr. Smith, I have my car outside. Jim and I can drive you to the ballpark. I'm sure if we talk some more, I'll be able to place your voice.

[Superman/Bud Smith]

Swell idea. How about it, Mr. Smith? Sounds fine to me. What do you say, Shorty? Well, it's mighty kind of you, miss, but our bank. We'll go get them.

[Lois Lane/Jimmy Olsen]

Swell. We'll meet you outside the main entrance of the station in five minutes.

[Superman/Bud Smith]

Good. We'll be there, Ms. Lane. Let's go, Shorty.

[Lois Lane/Jimmy Olsen]

Okay. Come on, Jim.

[Announcer/Narrator]

Isn't he a dead ringer for Mr. Candy?

[Lois Lane/Jimmy Olsen]

Certainly is. And his voice. If only I could remember where I heard it.

[Superman/Bud Smith]

Yeah, I know that voice, too.

[Lois Lane/Jimmy Olsen]

And that strange thing he said, Jim. About not knowing whether he lived in Metropolis or not. Jimmy, I have a feeling this is going to be a very interesting ride.

[Superman/Bud Smith]

Her cheeks flushed with excitement, Lois Lane hurries from the station to her car with Jimmy Olsen. Failing to notice that she is passing within a foot of a big man. She would have recognized a man who stares after her sharply. Big George Latimer. We'll be back in a moment with the tense climax of today's episode, so keep listening.

[Announcer/Narrator]

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[Superman/Bud Smith]

Now back to the Adventures of Superman.

[George Latimer]

Hey, you hear what Ms. Lane said, McGuire? But she and that young fellow are going to drive Superman to the ballpark in their car. Yeah, I heard him. Mr. Latimer, this is the chance we're waiting for. Bring your car to the main entrance of the station and wait there for me.

[Superman/Bud Smith]

What are you gonna do?

[George Latimer]

I'm gonna make a phone call. When I'm through, Ms. Wayne and that kid will never see the ballpark or any place else again. And what's more important, I'll have Superman under my thumb where I can finish him.

[Superman/Bud Smith]

But what are you gonna do?

[George Latimer]

Don't waste time asking questions, McGuire. Get the car while I make me a phone call. Yes, sir. This works out perfectly.

[Superman/Bud Smith]

Perfectly. His cold eyes gleaming under their shagg, Big George Latimer hurries into a phone booth and a moment later is issuing rapid instructions over the wire. How does he plan to arrange for Lois and Jimmy never to see the ballpark or any place else again? Just as Lois Lane seems on the way to discover who Bud Smith really is. Are she and Jimmy Olsen and Superman 2 doomed to disaster by Big George Latimer what will happen? Monday's exciting thrill packed episode tells the story, fellows and girls, so don't miss it. Be sure to tune in again Monday, same time, same station.

[Announcer/Narrator]

And remember, for breakfast, it's Kellogg's Pep.

[Superman/Bud Smith]

For excitement, the Adventures of Superman.

[Announcer/Narrator]

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[Superman/Bud Smith]

Faster than a speeding bullet. More powerful than a locomotive. Able to leap tall buildings at a single bo. Look up in the sky. It's a bird. It's a plane. It's Superman.

[Announcer/Narrator]

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[Superman/Bud Smith]

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[Announcer/Narrator]

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[Superman/Bud Smith]

Now, the adventures of Superman. As you Remember a dishonest politician named Big George Latimer who hates and fears Superman, conspired with a former Nazi concentration camp doctor to cripple the mind and body of the man of Steel, Liquefying a small portion of kryptonite, a strange metallic substance which robbed Superman of all his strength. Latimer and the German doctor fed it to him. And although Superman managed to escape after only two treatments, he had lost his memory. Believing his name was Bud Smith, he became a sensational baseball pitcher and was purchased by the Metropolis Titans. Latimer, however, feared Superman might recover his memory and he laid plans to abduct him and complete the man of Steel's destruction. As we continue now, the famous Budsmith has just arrived in Metropolis and is being driven to the ballpark by Lois Lane and Jimmy Olsen, who are fascinated by his amazing resemblance to their missing reporter friend, Clark Kent, who, as we know, is really Superman. Following them in another car are latimer and Al McGuire, an unscrupulous private detective. Listen,

[George Latimer]

get too close to the McGuire. I don't want them to suspect they're being followed.

[Superman/Bud Smith]

Don't worry, Mr. Letterman. My business is trailing people. Now tell me what you got in mind. Who did you phone back there in the railroad station?

[George Latimer]

Blake, my secretary told him to have a few of the boys in the big truck on Dunnell Road. That's the direct road to the ballpark.

[Superman/Bud Smith]

Yeah, I know. What's that got to do with Ms. Lane and Bud Smith? I mean, Superman told Blake to have

[George Latimer]

everyone cleared off Dunnell Road except a few of our own boys and close it to traffic. That means all cars will have to detour around it except Ms. Lane's car

[Announcer/Narrator]

and ours, I think.

[George Latimer]

I see down the road was built over the old Shore railroad tracks, but

[Superman/Bud Smith]

there's no houses on it.

[George Latimer]

Just right. Now, wait a minute.

[Superman/Bud Smith]

If the road is closed, how's Ms. Lane's car gonna get on it?

[George Latimer]

Easy. I ordered all approaching cars to be flagged to a stop at this end of the road and then directed to the detour. Blake and Gus will be there. Both know Superman. When they see him in Ms. Lane's car, they'll say the road work was just finished and send the car through on Dunnell.

[Superman/Bud Smith]

I get it. And there's a little hold up or accident or something, huh?

[George Latimer]

Something is right. He'll be right behind him. And I've got the piece of kryptonite with me to weaken Superman so we won't have to worry about. Hey, watch that turn.

[Superman/Bud Smith]

I see it. Look, I can figure out what happens to Superman, all right. We load him into the truck, take him to some nice quiet place where you and that Nazi doctor finish up the job you started on right this time.

[George Latimer]

He won't get away until the job is finished.

[Superman/Bud Smith]

Well, that part's okay, Mr. Latimer. But what about the other two in the car? Ms. Lane and the kid? You can't just let them go after they see what happens.

[George Latimer]

Naturally not. We'll take care of them.

[Superman/Bud Smith]

What do you mean, take care of them? That's what worries me.

[George Latimer]

You'll see when the time comes.

[Superman/Bud Smith]

Now, wait, Mr. Latimer. I said I'd go along with you on the Superman angle. But I don't want to get mixed up in any more kidnappings or killings or anything like that.

[George Latimer]

What's the matter, Maguire, Getting chicken hearted?

[Superman/Bud Smith]

No, just careful. But I got a business, Mr. Latimer, and a family.

[George Latimer]

You should have thought of that before you pulled that blackmail on me. Now, you're in this up to your neck, Maguire, and you're gonna win with me or hang with me, understand?

[Superman/Bud Smith]

Sure, sure.

[George Latimer]

But look, getting close to Dunhill Road. And I want to be right behind Ms. Lane and Superman when Blake and Gus flag them down.

[Superman/Bud Smith]

Okay, Mr. Latimer. Hang on. You've been listening to Jim and me talk for quite a while Now, Ms. Lane. Have you been able to identify my voice yet?

[Lois Lane/Jimmy Olsen]

Frankly, No, I haven't, Mr. Smith. I know I've heard it before. I'm positive I have, but I can't quite place it. Can you, Jim?

[Superman/Bud Smith]

No.

[Announcer/Narrator]

What bothers me most is how. Buddy.

[Lois Lane/Jimmy Olsen]

You mean Mr. Smith. Jim.

[Superman/Bud Smith]

Oh, I'm sorry, Mr. Smith. That's okay. You can call me Bud, Jim. Most of the players and fans do. Now, what are we going to say?

[Announcer/Narrator]

Well, I can't understand how you can look so much like Clark Kent. His twin brother couldn't look more like him.

[Superman/Bud Smith]

Really?

[Lois Lane/Jimmy Olsen]

Yeah.

[Announcer/Narrator]

And you move just like he does

[Lois Lane/Jimmy Olsen]

and seem exactly like him.

[Announcer/Narrator]

And yet you're not he.

[Lois Lane/Jimmy Olsen]

It is remarkable. I wonder if the only thing different is your voice.

[Announcer/Narrator]

Yes. If not for that, nobody could make

[Superman/Bud Smith]

me believe you weren't Mr. Kent. As a matter of fact, I still

[Announcer/Narrator]

can't make myself believe it.

[Superman/Bud Smith]

I wonder if it could be possible that.

[Lois Lane/Jimmy Olsen]

What?

[Superman/Bud Smith]

Well, I don't know if you'll understand this. I can't quite understand it myself, but. Well, they call me Bud Smith, but I'm not altogether sure.

[Lois Lane/Jimmy Olsen]

Excuse me. I'm sorry, Mr. Smith. I just noticed another difference.

[Superman/Bud Smith]

What's that, Ms. Lane?

[Lois Lane/Jimmy Olsen]

Clark wore glasses. Mr. Smith doesn't say. That's right.

[Superman/Bud Smith]

Well, I guess that ends that possibility then. I don't think I ever wore glasses.

[Lois Lane/Jimmy Olsen]

You don't think?

[Superman/Bud Smith]

Well, I'm. I'm not sure. I. I don't remember.

[Lois Lane/Jimmy Olsen]

You don't remember?

[Superman/Bud Smith]

My eyes seem quite strong, So I don't.

[Announcer/Narrator]

Mr. Kent's eyes couldn't have been weak, Ms. Link. I tried his glasses on once when he forgot them on his desk and they were just like window glass.

[Lois Lane/Jimmy Olsen]

They were? Are you sure, Jim?

[Announcer/Narrator]

I couldn't even tell I had him on.

[Lois Lane/Jimmy Olsen]

Oh, look, Mr. Smith, you said something very strange just now.

[Superman/Bud Smith]

Strange? What do you mean?

[Lois Lane/Jimmy Olsen]

Well, a little while ago I asked you if you'd ever lived in Metropolis and you said you didn't remember.

[Superman/Bud Smith]

That's right. I don't remember, Ms. Lane. You don't?

[Lois Lane/Jimmy Olsen]

But how could that be? And how could you not remember if you ever had to wear glasses?

[Superman/Bud Smith]

Well,

[Announcer/Narrator]

you see.

[Superman/Bud Smith]

Look, I haven't known you too long. At least I don't think I have. But. Well, I like you.

[Announcer/Narrator]

We like you too, bud.

[Lois Lane/Jimmy Olsen]

Yes, we do.

[Superman/Bud Smith]

What's more, I feel I can trust you.

[Lois Lane/Jimmy Olsen]

Of course you can. What are you driving at?

[Superman/Bud Smith]

Well, you may be able to help me. Help you?

[Announcer/Narrator]

What do you mean?

[Superman/Bud Smith]

I'll tell you. You've got to tell somebody. So here it is, you see?

[Lois Lane/Jimmy Olsen]

Wait a minute, Mr. Smith.

[Announcer/Narrator]

What's up?

[Lois Lane/Jimmy Olsen]

There's something wrong up ahead. We're being flagged down.

[Superman/Bud Smith]

Huh? Oh, yes. Looks as if the road we're coming to is closed.

[Announcer/Narrator]

That's Dunhill Road, the direct way. Now I'll have to detour about five miles.

[Lois Lane/Jimmy Olsen]

What's the matter, mister? Is Dunhill closed?

[Superman/Bud Smith]

Why?

[Lois Lane/Jimmy Olsen]

Well, is it or isn't it? I can see the roadblock, but I don't see any men working on the road.

[Superman/Bud Smith]

What are you staring at me for? Answer the lady. Oh, excuse me. The road was closed, lady, but it's open again now. You can go through. I'll pull the block out of your way.

[Lois Lane/Jimmy Olsen]

Well, thank you.

[Announcer/Narrator]

Gee, that swirl.

[Superman/Bud Smith]

It's odd the way that fell. Stared at me, wasn't it? As if he knew me.

[Announcer/Narrator]

You must have seen your picture in the papers part.

[Lois Lane/Jimmy Olsen]

Yes. You are a celebrity, you know.

[Superman/Bud Smith]

Oh, yes. Maybe that was it. Okay, lady, go ahead.

[Lois Lane/Jimmy Olsen]

Thank you. Here we go. Now you can go on with what you started to say, Mr. Smith.

[George Latimer]

Everything okay, Gus?

[Superman/Bud Smith]

Yes, sir. The car with the diamond. You know who just went through? Mr. Lman.

[George Latimer]

Fine. Get that road black back as soon as we pass.

[Superman/Bud Smith]

Now, you bet Mr. Lman.

[George Latimer]

Okay, Maguire, get going. This is it.

[Superman/Bud Smith]

Shifting into high gear, Al McGuire drives onto the block off Dunhill Road after Lois Lane, Jimmy Olsen and Superman and Gus, big George Latimer's henchman, quickly closes the road behind them. What will happen? We'll return in a moment to find out, so keep listening.

[Announcer/Narrator]

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[Superman/Bud Smith]

Now back to the Adventures of Superman. Unaware that she is headed for danger, Lois Lane, accompanied by Jimmy Olsen and Bud Smith is driving on Dunhill Road en route to the Metropolis ballpark. Following in another car 50 yards behind are big George Latimer and Al McGuire.

[George Latimer]

Good. Just close the road behind us. And it's blocked at the other end too. Everything's all set, McGuire.

[Superman/Bud Smith]

What's the play, Mr. Latimer?

[George Latimer]

You'll see in a moment, as soon as we get around the turn. There. See that big truck moving up the road? That is Lane's car?

[Superman/Bud Smith]

Yep.

[George Latimer]

Keep your eyes on it. And in just about a minute, it you'll see the end of Ms. Lane and that youngster with her and the beginning of the end for Superman.

[Lois Lane/Jimmy Olsen]

Please, Mr. Smith, go on with what you were telling Jim and me.

[Superman/Bud Smith]

Oh, yes, Ms. Lane. But as I say, I like you and Jim and I feel I can trust you. And, well, maybe you can help me. We'll sure try.

[Announcer/Narrator]

What's on your mind, Mr. Smith?

[Superman/Bud Smith]

Well, it's like this. I'm known as Bud Smith, but I'm not at all sure that's my name. What do you mean, for this past month? As you know, until I was sold to the Metropolis Titans the other day, I've been pitching for the Gainesville Colts. And I mean pitching more. No hit, no run.

[Lois Lane/Jimmy Olsen]

Go on, Mr. Smith.

[Superman/Bud Smith]

Well, everything that's happened in this past month is clear to me. But I have absolutely no recollection of anything that happened.

[Announcer/Narrator]

Ms. Lane.

[Superman/Bud Smith]

Watch the truck ahead, Ms. Lane. It's cutting in front of us.

[Lois Lane/Jimmy Olsen]

I can get by.

[Superman/Bud Smith]

No.

[George Latimer]

No.

[Superman/Bud Smith]

Look out.

[Lois Lane/Jimmy Olsen]

Give you a horn, Ms. Lane. They're trying to push us off the road into the ditch.

[Superman/Bud Smith]

Swing hard. They're going to hit it.

[Lois Lane/Jimmy Olsen]

Look out. Look.

[Superman/Bud Smith]

Frantically blowing her horn, Lois Lane swings her car to the very edge of the road, sees the huge truck loom upon her and realizes that she, Jimmy Osin and Blood Smith are about to be rammed and hurled into the ditch below. Superman could save Lois and Jimmy in this scant second remaining and save himself. But Superman, his memory lost, believes he is Bud Smith and is unaware of his extraordinary strength and power. Can anything save our friends now? What will happen? We'll find out in tomorrow's thrilling and surprising episode. So be sure to listen. Tune in same time, same station.

[Announcer/Narrator]

And remember, for breakfast, it's Kellogg's Pep.

[Superman/Bud Smith]

For excitement. The Adventures of Super.

[Announcer/Narrator]

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[Superman/Bud Smith]

Faster than a speeding bullet. More powerful than a locomotive. Able to leap tall buildings at a single bound. Look up in the sky. It's a bird. It's a plane. It's Superman.

[Announcer/Narrator]

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[Superman/Bud Smith]

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[Announcer/Narrator]

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[Superman/Bud Smith]

And now the Adventures of Superman. Suffering from complete loss of memory caused by doses of liquid kryptonite which were forcibly fed to him by Big George Latimer. Superman became a sensational baseball pitcher under the assumed name of Bud Smith and was purchased by the big league Metropolis Titans. On his arrival in Metropolis, he was met by reporters Lois Maine and Jimmy Neill o' who were fascinated by his amazing resemblance to their missing friend, Clark Kent, who, as we know, is really Superman. Lois offered to drive him to the ballpark, unaware that Latimer, fearing that Superman might recover his memory, was following in another car and had arranged for an accident to happen to them. As Lois, with Jimmy and Bud Smith beside her, drove her car along deserted Dunhill Road, a heavy truck suddenly swung in front of them, crowding them toward a deep ditch and threatening to smash the car like an eggshell slay look out.

[Announcer/Narrator]

We're gonna be killed.

[Superman/Bud Smith]

Seeing instant death loom over them, Lois is frozen with terror as Jimmy cries out an hour budsmith, having forgotten he is Superman, instinctively thrusts out a hand to ward off the huge truck which is about to crush them. At the thrust of Superman's hand, propelled by the strength which can move mountain mountains, the giant truck rocks back violently on two wheels, almost overturns. And in the instant before it careens back, Lois's car sweeps safely past and speeds away up the road. Pale and shaken after their miraculous escape, Lois and Jimmy cannot speak. Bud Smith, not realizing that it was his superhuman strength that saved them, finds his voice first. Was that close?

[Lois Lane/Jimmy Olsen]

Oh dear. That's Putting it mildly, Mr. Smith.

[Announcer/Narrator]

And how.

[Lois Lane/Jimmy Olsen]

I thought sure we were done for.

[Superman/Bud Smith]

Frankly, so did I, Jim.

[Lois Lane/Jimmy Olsen]

One moment that truck was practically on top of us and then it. Then it just seemed to tip backwards and let us pass before dropping again. Yeah.

[Announcer/Narrator]

I wonder what did happen.

[Superman/Bud Smith]

I don't know. Except, well, maybe I guess the driver just managed to swing away in time.

[Lois Lane/Jimmy Olsen]

But the way the truck tipped back as if a pile driver or something had hit it. Why I.

[Superman/Bud Smith]

What's the matter with your forehead, Jim?

[Lois Lane/Jimmy Olsen]

Know why there's a lump on it as big as an egg. Jim, you're hurt.

[Announcer/Narrator]

I am?

[Superman/Bud Smith]

Watch the road, Ms. Lane. Here, let's have a look at you, son. I. I do feel kind of groggy.

[Announcer/Narrator]

I think I must have bumped my head on the windshield back there.

[Lois Lane/Jimmy Olsen]

Oh, Jimmy.

[Superman/Bud Smith]

It be all right, Ms. Lane. We better get him to a doctor for a checkup. Step on him.

[Lois Lane/Jimmy Olsen]

All right.

[Announcer/Narrator]

Oh dear.

[Superman/Bud Smith]

As our friend friends speed away, the car carrying big George Latimer and Al McGuire has jolted to a skidding stop. Not far behind at the wheel, Maguire mops his pale face with trembling hands. Impatient, Latimer frets at the delay. What did you stop for, McGuire? Go after them. No, sir, not.

[Announcer/Narrator]

Not me.

[Superman/Bud Smith]

Mr. Latimer. Do you see what happened? Yes.

[Announcer/Narrator]

I don't, Judge Smith.

[Superman/Bud Smith]

I mean Superman just stuck out his hand and pushed that truck away as if. As if it were made out of cardboard.

[George Latimer]

Yes, I swear.

[Announcer/Narrator]

Blast him.

[George Latimer]

Go after him, you fool.

[Superman/Bud Smith]

This is our chance to get him. Oh no, nothing doing, Mr. Latimer. I'm not tangling with guys who juggle 10 ton trucks like cardboard box. But I have the kryptonite with me. He loses strength when it's brought within 10ft of him. Maybe so, but anyhow, it's too late. We'll never catch up to them now.

[George Latimer]

Why, you you sickly cod.

[Superman/Bud Smith]

I ought to take it easy, Mr. Latimer. You're not Superman, you know. I'm not afraid of you. In case you've forgotten, I got a gun.

[George Latimer]

I haven't forgotten, Maguire, and I won't forget. It's your fault that Superman got away from me again, either.

[Superman/Bud Smith]

Now, listen.

[George Latimer]

I hope he recovers his memory. I'm done for. My only chance is to make sure he never recovers his memory. I can do that with the liquid kryptonite. I've got to get hold of him again.

[Superman/Bud Smith]

Okay, now if you'll listen to me, I think I've got it. Oh, yeah? How?

[George Latimer]

I'll tell you at my house, right back there. But look, get started. We've got to work fast.

[Superman/Bud Smith]

Okay, you're the boss. Making a U turn now, Maguire heads the car back toward big George Latimer's house. A short time later, wearing a strip of adhesive tape across his forehead, but otherwise none the worse for his recent experience, cub reporter Jimmy Olsen, accompanied by Lois Lane, enters the office of Candy Myers, their private detective friend. Quickly, Lois brings Candy up to date.

[Lois Lane/Jimmy Olsen]

And just before that truck almost hit us, this Budsmith said something very interesting. Candy.

[Superman/Bud Smith]

Yeah. What was that, Ms. Lane?

[Lois Lane/Jimmy Olsen]

He said he isn't sure his name is Budsmith.

[Announcer/Narrator]

Huh?

[Superman/Bud Smith]

He isn't sure.

[Announcer/Narrator]

That's right, Karen.

[Lois Lane/Jimmy Olsen]

Yes. And he went on to say that he remembers perfectly everything that happened during the last month. That is, while he was pitching for the Gainesville Colts.

[Announcer/Narrator]

Then the truck cut across in front of us.

[Lois Lane/Jimmy Olsen]

Yes, and that, of course, stopped him. But I think he was going to say that he couldn't remember anything before last month.

[Announcer/Narrator]

Are you kidding? Well, I don't know if he was

[Superman/Bud Smith]

going to say that, Ms. Lane.

[Lois Lane/Jimmy Olsen]

I'm sure he was. Jim. Don't you remember how he said he couldn't remember if he'd ever worn glasses or if he'd been in Metropolis before today?

[Superman/Bud Smith]

Well, yes, but all the time. Jim, didn't you ask him more about this later, Ms. Lane?

[Lois Lane/Jimmy Olsen]

I didn't get the chance. First, we had to rush Jim to a doctor. And as soon as the doctor said Jim would be okay, Mr. Smith had to rush off to the ballpark because his manager and the photographers and a lot of people were waiting there for him.

[Announcer/Narrator]

I see.

[Lois Lane/Jimmy Olsen]

Look, I know it sounds crazy, Candy, but this Bud Smith looks exactly like Clark. Ken.

[Announcer/Narrator]

He's a dead ringer for it.

[Lois Lane/Jimmy Olsen]

And if he has lost his memory, well. Well, maybe. Maybe he is Clark.

[Superman/Bud Smith]

Could be. Could be.

[Announcer/Narrator]

Sometimes I'm sure He is, but then when I hear it.

[Superman/Bud Smith]

Wait, Jim, you both said his voice was different from Kent's.

[Announcer/Narrator]

Isn't that so?

[Lois Lane/Jimmy Olsen]

Yes, it's much deeper. But in every other way, he seems just like Clark. The way he walks, all his mannerisms. And if he's got amnesia, well. Well, maybe whatever caused it, a shock or an accident, affected his voice too.

[Announcer/Narrator]

Jeepers, maybe that's it.

[Superman/Bud Smith]

I never heard anything like that.

[George Latimer]

But.

[Superman/Bud Smith]

Well, it could be, I guess.

[Lois Lane/Jimmy Olsen]

Certainly it could. Nobody knows very much about amnesia.

[Superman/Bud Smith]

Candy, what about the glass? Can't always warm. But you say Smith doesn't.

[Lois Lane/Jimmy Olsen]

No, but listen, he couldn't be the

[Superman/Bud Smith]

great ball player he is playing without specs.

[Announcer/Narrator]

If his eyes are weak.

[Superman/Bud Smith]

I'll take my word for him.

[Lois Lane/Jimmy Olsen]

But listen to this, Candy. Jim said he tried on Clark's glasses once and they were like window glass. Didn't you, Jim?

[Superman/Bud Smith]

Is that so, Jim?

[Announcer/Narrator]

Yeah, you wouldn't even know you had glasses on.

[Superman/Bud Smith]

Then why would Kent wear them?

[Lois Lane/Jimmy Olsen]

Well, Clark had a lot of eccentricities, Candy. Like. Well, like disappearing suddenly without telling anyone where he was going.

[Announcer/Narrator]

Yeah, and then popping up again where you never expected him to be.

[Superman/Bud Smith]

Yeah, but how could Kent be a terrific pitcher and hitter like this Smith when we know he couldn't even throw a bean?

[Announcer/Narrator]

B. Yeah, that bothers me too.

[Lois Lane/Jimmy Olsen]

I don't know about that, but. Well, if you just see Bud Smith for yourself.

[Superman/Bud Smith]

Candy, don't worry.

[Announcer/Narrator]

I'm gonna see him.

[Superman/Bud Smith]

I'm gonna find out if he's Kent or not.

[Announcer/Narrator]

Tonight you are.

[Lois Lane/Jimmy Olsen]

What's your plan, Candy?

[Superman/Bud Smith]

There's one showway that can't miss.

[Announcer/Narrator]

Bud Smith is gonna pitch for the

[Superman/Bud Smith]

Titans tonight against the Dodgers.

[Lois Lane/Jimmy Olsen]

Yes.

[Superman/Bud Smith]

We three will be at the game, and right after it, I'll prove without question whether or not Bud Smith is CL. Tonight. Private detective Candy Myers promises he will prove definitely whether or not Bud Smith is the missing Clark Kent. Will he be successful? We'll be back in a moment for the tense climax of today's episode, so keep listening.

[Announcer/Narrator]

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[Superman/Bud Smith]

Got that?

[Announcer/Narrator]

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[Superman/Bud Smith]

And now back to the adventures of Superman as we continue. Now our scene is the library of Big George Latimer's palatial estate in Metropolis Heights. The burly politician is questioning Blake, his slight bald headed secretary.

[George Latimer]

Well Blake, what about that blackmailing Gumpcha McGuire?

[Superman/Bud Smith]

Oh, he'll never try to blackmail you again, Mr. Latimer. Not in this world anyhow.

[George Latimer]

Good. Imagine his trying to hold me up for a quarter of a million dollars and getting yellow and refusing to go after Superman today. I told him he'd pay for it.

[Superman/Bud Smith]

Oh he paid all right, Mr. Latimer, in full.

[George Latimer]

Good. Now what about Bud Smith? Superman? Is it definite he's going to pitch tonight?

[Superman/Bud Smith]

Well the Titans manager announced it to the press, so it's pretty definite.

[George Latimer]

How about our box? You got that, didn't you?

[Superman/Bud Smith]

Oh yes sir. Your name carries a lot of weight in this town, Mr. Latimer.

[George Latimer]

Gonna carry a lot more as soon as I'm through with Superman. Mark my words, Blake, side of six months, no Jew or Catholic or Negro or anybody of foreign extraction will be able to hold public office in this state.

[Superman/Bud Smith]

If you say so, Mr. Latimer.

[George Latimer]

I do say so. What about Dr. Marsh? Get hold of him.

[Superman/Bud Smith]

He's standing by.

[George Latimer]

And that.

[Superman/Bud Smith]

Yes, he's got his card and papers. I thought I'd play safe and send Joe along with him just in case.

[George Latimer]

Good idea. And we're all set.

[Superman/Bud Smith]

Well, I've checked and double checked every detail, Mr. Latimer. I don't see how we can miss.

[George Latimer]

We won't Miss Blake. This plan is foolproof. By midnight tonight, I'll have Superman in my hands again. By midnight Tomorrow you'll be a broken wreck.

[Announcer/Narrator]

Out of my way.

[Superman/Bud Smith]

For rapper. Lovingly Big George Latimer sounds the knell of doom for Superman. What is his foolproof plan to trap the man of steel and deliver him again into the hands of Dr. Marsh, the former German concentration camp physician. Tonight is also the night that Candy Myers promised Lois Lane and Jimmy Olsen he would prove whether or not Bud Smith is Block Kent, who, as we know, is Superman. Will Candy and our friends win and so help to serve Superman and restore his memory? Or will Big George Latimer, the vicious, bigoted political chieftain, conquer tomorrow's suspenseful episode? Carries a thrill a minute, fellows and girls, so be sure to listen. Tune in again tomorrow, same time, same station.

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And remember, for breakfast, it's Kedog's pet

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for excitement, the adventurers of Superman.

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Superman is a copyrighted feature appearing in Superman DC comic magazines that is brought to you Monday through Friday at this same time by Kellogg's Pap the Sunshine cereal. Say, what goes with the kids in other countries? What do they look like and how do they dress? Well, Kellogg has the answer. With a cutout dolls of all nations on packages of Kellogg's Crumbles. It's well fun cutting them out and changing their costumes, collecting all six countries in the series like Norway and. And Holland and China. Two cutout dolls with native costumes on every package and only on packages of Kellogg's Crumbles, the only cereal made in crinkly sort of sweet and mellow rich shreds of real whole wheat. Ask mom for Kellogg's Crumbles and be sure to be with us tomorrow for the thrilling adventures of Superman. This is the Mutual broadcast. Now here is our star, Vincent Price, Ladies and gentlemen. In a prejudice filled America, no one would be secure in his job, his business, his church or his home. Yet racial and religious antagonisms are exploited daily by quacks and adventurers whose followers make up the irresponsible lunatic fringe of American life. Refuse to listen to or spread rumors against any race or religion. Help to stamp out prejudice in our country. Let's judge our neighbors by the character

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of their lives alone and not on

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the basis of their religion or origin.