Review - S 1 Ep 1 Superman on Earth This initial episode of the series, save The Unknown People, is my favorite by far, as it introduces all the recurring characters, making a smooth transition from the origins of the characters, the familiar sets we will view on a continuum and the plausibility of the main character. The adage for television is 'buy the premise, and you will buy the program' in addition to good acting, acceptable story lines in the context of the premise. It can be so cumbersome, and oft times sloppy, when the transition of the initial story is not done to near perfection. Consider this was early 1950's television, a limited budget, and an audience geared to children, it was special to see the first showing as comprehensive, and fulfilling all at the same instance. George Reeves was Superman, there were no others afterward, and there will never be. I bought the premise immediately, and did not balk at any of the stories throughout its run. There was a change to the formatting post Phyllis Coates, and even later in the beginning season, in order to gear to the children. Watching the three phases of this story, Krypton, Kent's farm and Metropolis, all were synched perfectly for the half-hour format. Watch and enjoy viewers, as there will never be another series like this, no matter how they try.
Review of Superman on Earth
