George Reeves' Adventures of Superman for Beginners

[Hedji]

We started recording Superman II Movie Minute last week
Chris

I can't wait! If anyone hasn't listened to the Superman Movie Minute podcast, what are you waiting for? It'll uplift your day.

[PNGwynne]

Enjoyed the podcast immensely. Thanks for the link, Chris.

[Brue]

^Larson recanted that later in life, unfortunately. In the documentary, "Look Up in the Sky", he says he does believe George killed himself. Unfortunately that documentary is now fairly uncomfortable to watch, because it is produced by Bryan Singer, narrated by Kevin Spacey, and features on-screen interviews with comic writer/historian, Gerard Jones. Yeesh.

On most days, I honestly don't believe Reeves committed suicide. It just doesn't quite add up to me. In addition to the Mannix and Lemon theories, there's also the angle that Reeve had a really bad car accident just a few days prior, and was on strong pain medication, either of which may have put him out of his mind. So even if he did...he may not have meant to under normal circumstances. This was DC editor and Superman TV producer Whitney Ellsworth's theory.

Not to always pimp my podcasts, but Rob Kelly and I discussed Hollywoodland and the mystery around George's death on an episode of The Film and Water Podcast. It may be worth a listen to those interested. http://fireandwaterpodcast.com/podca...hollywoodland/

On suicide: there are people who die from overdose, or other improper prescription drug use who didn't intend die. This is accidental, but still suicide.
I like that hollywoodland explored possibilities and left it open. It was a well done movie.
Not knowing what happened is frustrating, but better than creating a fantasy.

[Mikey]

I still remember growing up in the 70's and believing George Reeves died jumping off a building thinking he could really fly.

That rumor was as huge as Cass Elliot choking to death on a ham sandwich

[ODBJBG]

Hollywoodland was a big part of why I wanted to see DC do a retro Superman film. I tend to think Superman works better in the 40s and 50s than he does in modern times. Make it more pulp than modern, depower him a bit and it presents a lot of interesting ideas.

Perhaps someday WB will explore it, especially if the WW84 does good.

Jack Larson seemed to change his opinion on George's death but his story about Toni and the circumstances are all still very odd. That didn't' change.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yDLeGum6elg

[Earth 2 Chris]

I still remember growing up in the 70's and believing George Reeves died jumping off a building thinking he could really fly.

That rumor was as huge as Cass Elliot choking to death on a ham sandwich

The mother of my two best friends swore that was how Reeves died, but I knew better, and actually argued with her about it. She got so mad she was ready to ban me from their house! She believed it totally.

Chris

[EmergencyIan]

^ I laughed when you told that story in the podcast! Sounded like you were an inch away from never being allowed in that house again!

- Ian

[Earth 2 Chris]

^I forgot I brought it up there! Yes, she was TICKED!!! She had a short temper, but man, I set it off.

Chris

[EmergencyIan]

^ Oh man, it sounded like it! You really painted a picture of that scene for me. Yikes! lol Personally, I probably would have avoided that home for a few months after that incident.

- Ian

[Mr.Marion]

I'm planning on doing a watch through of this series myself. I will take my time and not watch more than an episode or 2 a day.

I watched this show when I was really young I remember an episode where the criminals had kryptonite and Clark Kent was in the room and had to no sell that it was affecting him.

There is a good podcast special on this series. You can really tell Bob Fisher's love for this show.

http://twotruefreaks.com/shows.php?show=53

[Mr.Marion]

I'm like 8 episodes in it's nice to turn off my phone and enjoy how 50's television was.

The standouts for me have been
"Through the Time Barrier"
"Great Caesar's Ghost"
"Test of a Warrior"

[Hedji]

^ That's awesome. Exactly what I plan to do. I just devoured the Adventures of Captain Marvel 1941 serial, which was itself very entertaining.

[apes3978]

I haven't seen an episode of "Superman" since probably the 80s when the local independent TV station aired it... (They no longer exist, they've been a Fox affiliate for years now...)

[Megotastrophe]

H&I was running GR Superman on Saturday mornings along with Batman 66 and Green Hornet. Very saddened to see that lineup stop.

[EmergencyIan]

H&I was running GR Superman on Saturday mornings along with Batman 66 and Green Hornet. Very saddened to see that lineup stop.

Followed by Tarzan with Ron Ely. That was a fun Saturday morning line-up. It just went “poof.”

- Ian