This is remarkable given that its lead, who presented a Super Boy Scout image, had in fact been outed as quite the colorful character, engaged in a sordid affair when he was found dead, allegedly by his own hand. Still, “The Adventures of Superman “ (along with I Love Lucy) was the longest running series of the fifties, and maintained its popularity for another three decades in syndication. The cast still has charisma, but even they can’t save the worst episodes, many of which are excruciating and virtually unwatchable. Alas, like its star, it was not afforded a happy ending. However, Reeves’ premature death put an end to a series which began high and should have bowed out on a better note. Although officially cancelled, “The Adventures of Superman” had been picked up for a seventh season with star George Reeves coming in as director (he helmed three episodes late in season six) and, reportedly, more money was going to be spent on better scripts. The series’ decline continued until its final, sixth season. The third season is an entirely different series than the first two and, with few exceptions, it’s a dreadful affair. In this, Kellogg’s was ahead of its time, realizing that color, being inevitable, would assure the series a long run in syndication.
Oddly, it was only aired in black and white, not having its color premier for another decade.
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It was also shot in color, which made it an expensive production, with less money allocated for actors or professional writers. By the third season, the show was aimed almost solely at the pubescent. Under Kellogg’s sponsorship, the second season of “The Adventures of Superman” had already began steering away from an adult audience. This article originally appeared in a slightly different form at Alfred Eaker’s The Blue Mahler. Previous installments of “The Adventures of Superman” episode guide : Season, 1, Part I – Season 1, Part II – Season 2.
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