Adventures of Superman
Superman on Earth
Season 1, Episode 1 · Aired 1952-09-19
Synopsis
Jor-El sends his infant son to Earth in a rocket just as the planet explodes. The rocket is found by the Kents, and they get the infant out before the craft explodes. Years later, Clark Kent is aware of his powers and moves to Metropolis.
In the series
This episode is part of Adventures of Superman (1952–1958) on Syndication.
Faster than a speeding bullet — George Reeves in the cape that defined TV heroes.
Key cast
- George Reeves as Superman / Clark Kent
- Phyllis Coates as Lois Lane
- Noel Neill as Lois Lane
- Jack Larson as Jimmy Olsen
- John Hamilton as Perry White