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The Adventures of Superman

Description

Action serial following Clark Kent, a Krypton visitor who reports for the Daily Planet and fights for truth and justice.

The Adventures of Superman is a long-running radio serial that originally aired from 1940 to 1951 featuring the DC Comics character Superman.

Wikipedia. CC BY-SA 4.0. Updated Jul 20, 2026.

Related Categories

AdventureDramaScience FictionSoap OperaChildren

Showtimes

Original schedule

  1. 1942–19435:30 PM ET
    Mutual Broadcasting System · evening
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  2. 1942–19435:30 PM ET
    Mutual Broadcasting System · evening
    SuMoTuWeThFrSa
  3. 1942–19435:30 PM ET
    Mutual Broadcasting System · evening
    SuMoTuWeThFrSa
  4. 1942–19435:30 PM ET
    Mutual Broadcasting System · evening
    SuMoTuWeThFrSa
  5. 1942–19435:30 PM ET
    Mutual Broadcasting System · evening
    SuMoTuWeThFrSa
  6. 1943–19445:45 PM ET
    Mutual Broadcasting System · evening
    SuMoTuWeThFrSa
  7. 1943–19445:45 PM ET
    Mutual Broadcasting System · evening
    SuMoTuWeThFrSa
  8. 1943–19445:45 PM ET
    Mutual Broadcasting System · evening
    SuMoTuWeThFrSa
  9. 1943–19445:45 PM ET
    Mutual Broadcasting System · evening
    SuMoTuWeThFrSa
  10. 1943–19445:45 PM ET
    Mutual Broadcasting System · evening
    SuMoTuWeThFrSa
  11. 1944–19455:30 PM ET
    Mutual Broadcasting System · evening
    SuMoTuWeThFrSa
  12. 1944–19455:30 PM ET
    Mutual Broadcasting System · evening
    SuMoTuWeThFrSa
  13. 1944–19455:30 PM ET
    Mutual Broadcasting System · evening
    SuMoTuWeThFrSa
  14. 1944–19455:30 PM ET
    Mutual Broadcasting System · evening
    SuMoTuWeThFrSa
  15. 1944–19455:30 PM ET
    Mutual Broadcasting System · evening
    SuMoTuWeThFrSa
  16. 1945–19495:15 PM ET
    Mutual Broadcasting System · evening
    SuMoTuWeThFrSa
  17. 1945–19495:15 PM ET
    Mutual Broadcasting System · evening
    SuMoTuWeThFrSa
  18. 1945–19495:15 PM ET
    Mutual Broadcasting System · evening
    SuMoTuWeThFrSa
  19. 1945–19495:15 PM ET
    Mutual Broadcasting System · evening
    SuMoTuWeThFrSa
  20. 1945–19495:15 PM ET
    Mutual Broadcasting System · evening
    SuMoTuWeThFrSa
  21. 19495:00 PM ET
    Mutual Broadcasting System · evening
    SuMoTuWeThFrSa
  22. 19495:00 PM ET
    Mutual Broadcasting System · evening
    SuMoTuWeThFrSa
  23. 19495:00 PM ET
    Mutual Broadcasting System · evening
    SuMoTuWeThFrSa
  24. 1949–19508:30 PM ET
    ABC · night
    SuMoTuWeThFrSa
  25. 19505:30 PM ET
    ABC · evening
    SuMoTuWeThFrSa
  26. 19505:30 PM ET
    ABC · evening
    SuMoTuWeThFrSa
  27. 1950–19515:30 PM ET
    ABC · evening
    SuMoTuWeThFrSa
  28. 1950–19515:30 PM ET
    ABC · evening
    SuMoTuWeThFrSa

Cast & Crew

D
Dan McCullough
Announcer
F
Frank Knight
Announcer
Abby Lewis
Cast
G
George O. Petrie
Cast
G
Gilbert 'Gil' Mack
Cast
G
Guy Sorel
Cast
James Monks
Cast
Mandel Kramer
Cast
Robert Dryden
Cast
A
Allen Ducovny
Director
G
George Lowther
Director
J
Jack Johnstone
Director
J
Jessica Maxwell
Director
M
Mitchell Grayson
Director
R
Robert Maxwell
Director
Jackson Beck
Narrator
Agnes Moorehead
Lois Lane, Superman's mother
A
Al Binnie
Sound Effects
Alexander Scourby
Jor-el
Bret Morrison
Batman
Bud Collyer
Clark Kent / Superman
C
Clayton 'Bud' Collyer
Clark Kent, Superman
Don MacLaughlin
Batman
G
Gary Merrill
Batman
J
Jack 'Jackie' Grimes
Jimmy Olsen
J
Jack Keane
Sound Effects
Jackie Kelk
Jimmy Olsen
J
Jerry Siegel
Co-creator
Joan Alexander
Lois Lane
J
Joe Shuster
Co-creator
J
John Gart
Organist
J
John Glennon
Sound Effects
J
Julian Noa
Perry White
K
Keene Crockett
Sound Effects
L
Leonard Teale
Superman
Matt Crowley
Batman
Michael Fitzmaurice
Clark Kent, Superman (1950)
M
Mitch Evans
Jimmy Olson, Robin
Ned Wever
the Wolf (and other roles)
Richard Kollmar
Batman
Ronald Liss
Robin
Stacy Harris
Batman
B
B P Freeman
Writer

References

“Radio Drama - A Comprehensive Chronicle of American Network Programs, 1932-1962.” Grams Jr., Martin, n.d.
Hickerson, Jay. The 4th Revised Ultimate History of Network Radio Programming and Guide to ALL Circulating Shows.
Paulson, Roger C. Archives of the Airwaves (7 Volumes). The Old Radio Times.
Lackmann, Ron. The Encyclopedia of American Radio.
Dunning, John. On the Air : The Encyclopedia of Old-Time Radio. Sperdvac Radiogram.
“RADIO PROGRAMS SCHEDULED FOR THE CURRENT WEEK New York.” New York Times, October 6, 1929.
“Today's Radio Program.” New York Times, January 1, 1927.

Links

Interview w/James Lantz, Superman on radio expertWikipediaSuperman in RadioThe Golden Age of Radio: Program 36 - March, 1973 - Jackson BeckJerry Haendiges' Vintage Radio LogsThe Adventures of Superman; the Early YearsSuperman Home PageIntroduction/Theme SongInterview with Barry Jacobs, Superman on radio expertThe Golden Age of Radio: Program 13 - April, 1971 - Jackie KelkLibrary FilesAudio Classics ArchiveThe Golden Age of Radio: Program 37 - April, 1973 - Mason AdamsTheme - IntroductionHe Makes Like Superman (Bud Collyer)Superman on BBC RadioSuperman Home PageAmerican Studies at the Univ. of Virginia : On the Air - 1930 SerialsAmerican Studies at the Univ. of Virginia : Superman in Identity Crisis - The Many Faces of the ManOld Time Radio Program Logs By Frank Passage and OthersThe Golden Age of Radio: Program 28 - July, 1972 - Alexander ScourbySuperman Radio Series - Story Reviews by James LantzBud Collyer: Man with an Open MindOne of the Best: The Adventures of Superman

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