BULLET THE BLUE SKY TOPIC SERIAL
BULLET THE BLUE SKY TOPIC SERIES

The radio series' influence also extended to the big screen. He also regularly teamed up with Batman and Robin on radio before the trio joined forces in the comic books. Superman first discovered his greatest weakness, Kryptonite, in his radio adventures long before it appeared within the pages of the Superman comics. Daily Planet characters such as Perry White and Jimmy Olsen, along with Inspector Bill Henderson, were originally created for the radio series.

We all know that Superman first appeared in 1938 within the pages of Action Comics #1, but much of the mythology associated with Superman and many of the supporting cast of characters originated in his radio adventures.

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What most people don't know, is that this widely recognised opening did not originate from the 4-color pages of Superman comics, but rather on the long-running adventures serial that was one of the hallmarks of the Golden Age of Radio. The above signature was heard in many variations over the airwaves, and has become as much a part of the public's perception of Superman as his blue, red and yellow costume. champion of equal rights, valiant, courageous fighter against the forces of hate and prejudice, who disguised as Clark Kent, mild-mannered reporter for a great metropolitan newspaper, fights a never-ending battle for truth, justice and the American way.' 'Yes, it's Superman - strange visitor from another planet who came to Earth with powers and abilities far beyond those of mortal men.

'Faster than a speeding bullet! More powerful than a locomotive! Able to leap tall buildings at a single bound!'

BULLET THE BLUE SKY TOPIC SERIES

June 1950 to March 1951: A transcribed, 30-minute children's series that aired twice a week over the ABC. October 1949 to January 1950: A transcribed, 30-minute series, targeted to adults, which aired on Saturday evenings on the American Broadcasting Company (ABC). Initially broadcast three times a week (up until May 1941), then five times a week (from August 1941).Īugust 1942 to February 1949: A live, 15-minute children's serial that aired Monday through Friday over the Mutual Broadcasting System (MBS).įebruary 1949 to June 1949: A transcribed, 30-minute children's series that aired over the MBS three times a week. Superman on Radio The Superman radio series consisted of five distinct eras:įebruary 1940 to February 1942: A syndicated transcribed (recorded in advance), 15-minute children's serial.

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