Lou, Two winners. I really like the approach you took on the Memphis appearance and the small victory George and the "gang" made for equality. Nicely tied in with the jet crash too.

Serena's article is impressive to say the least. Good comments about George's acting and career. A splendid reminder that he had a fine artistic, creative life long before he slipped into his woolies.

Good job!
Randy Garrett

Lou, The article by Serena is a portrait of beauty on canvass She has painted a complete full orbed picture of George Reeves. Serena has proved there is so much more to learn about the multi-talented George Reeves. It is my hope that other researcher's who are sincerely interested in the life and legacy of George Reeves will take time to read this.

Thanks Lou, Serena and "The Adventures Continue..."

Carl Glass, Glass House Presents

Lou, My sincerest thanks to you for presenting this informative and moving article on the events that took place during the the Memphis 54 appearance of TAOS cast. A brilliant account of why we love George
Reeves, not simply for the actor, but for the man of steel he was in life as well as on the screen. Truly a heartwarming story of the cast that we have admired for decades and continue to love and respect to
this very day. Counting the days to Noel's arrival in New York.

Best wishes to you and yours, Gail McIntyre

Lou, please pass on a well done to Serena, for the wonderful article done on George and comparing his pre films vs Hollywood land . it was really enjoyable to read and very well written.

thom

Serena, May I first extend a hearty welcome on behalf of the fans on both boards. Your article on Recovering George Reeves was so comprehensive and I am so pleased that you gave such wonderful attention to his film roles! I was pleasantly surprised that you delved into his time with the Pasadena Playhouse, as we've gotten snippets here and there, but Serena really touched on some of the threads that were uniquely George, and which we would see throughout the rest of his career in film and television.

In the Yellow Jack segment, I admire the amount of research that Serena has done. Not only has she managed to follow a very winding path of this play, she has also given us an incredible trip down Memory Lane. Again, thanks for a most informative piece.

The last two parts of the article manage to take George's acting career in film and television and point back like a neon arrow to the Pasadena Playhouse. It is here that I had long suspected George worked with so many up and coming actors who ended up making it to the big time. Having done the "Ladies of TAOS" articles on GHP, I couldn't agree with her more - that it is George's connection with the Playhouse, and the producers of The Adventures of Superman who were able to have so many notable guest stars throughout the series.

Articles like Lou's of the Memphis, Tennessee appearance of the TAOS cast bring home the fact that a democracy is not perfect. I am proud of the cast for their stand in not appearing in a segregated environment. It is one more reason why we should applaud their belief in equality. In that same generation we also found Rosa Parks refusing to give up her seat on a bus. Little did that pixie of a woman realize the ripples that would be felt to this day by that action. It is in that spirit that I can only imagine how the kids must have felt in seeing George, Noel, Jack and John in their town that day.

My thanks to Serena, Lou and Jim for bringing this wonderful piece to the readers!

Colete

Lou; I have just finished reading Serena Enger's detailed, well-researched, and exhaustive article on the film, stage, and television career of George Reeves and I say 'bravo' to this impressive authoress. I discovered for the first time many fascinating new things about George Reeves as well as old Broadway and Hollywood! Please have Serena Enger continue adding new articles or updating this one. Ms. Enger is a true detective/writer who scours the vaults of Broadway and Hollywood and finds hidden treasures to share with us. Please have her highlight the new film and television credits that she discovered on George Reeves.

Your article Standing Against Segregation is outstanding as well as being informative. I was deeply moved by this article which is a lesson for all of us. One person can make a difference if they stand up for what they believe in. Talk is cheap especially in current Hollywood, but we have George Reeves, Noel Neill, Jack Larson, and John Hamilton fighting and winning a small battle against segregation and racism when it might have cost them plenty.

When I first started reading it I feared that all the children would suffer if the show was cancelled because they wouldn't get to see their favorite hero Superman. I should have known better as George Reeves and company appeared anyway, and spent hours signing autographs instead of doing a single show. No matter what race, every child who showed up got to meet their hero (and his friends) in person and none were turned away!

After reading this article I will never forget their courage, and their love towards their little fans.

Thanks for the great work. Ralph Schiller

Lou, Kudos to both you and Serena on the superb wealth of George Reeves information. It's like " 7 layers of togetherness" between George and other splendid actors of that period pooled their vast talents together in one seamless connection, the connection being the SUPERMAN series. The more we learn about George Reeves and his marvelous background, the more we appreciate and miss him as the supreme unappreciated talent he was in his time.

Susan Schnitzer

I recall those days. Segregation. George the hero. It took nerve and conviction to go against the "prevailing modes" of the time. Nice article ! Good pictures, too. -- Stargazer

The Memphis trip was barely on my radar. Thanks so much. -- Alfred

Lou, The Serena Enger and Memphis articles were truly outstanding....really outstanding pieces. The attention to detail and thoroughness of the research is excellent.

You and Jim have set the bar incredibly high as it relates to how you present any information on George Reeves' life....it's too bad current journalists don't aspire to such high standards.

Keep up the good fight. All the best.........
Phil Gallo

Hi Lou, You've written a wonderful and important article. Since the 1950s is often characterized by the media and sometimes, historians, as a period of complacency, your article contributes a piece that shows that the cast of one of the most popular shows on tv, a very influential medium, supported civil rights at a critical time. I hope someone will come forward after the article is published with photos of the cast with African-American children.

Wonderful video clip. Mr. Larson looks terrific. You situated the event very nicely into the historical context. (I've wondered whether George Reeves got the tv appearance on the Tony Bennett Show due to any civil rights connection. Bennett was (and continues to be) an early supporter of civil rights and African-American rights.

If you have the opportunity, please tell Mr. Larson how pleased I was with his oral history of the Memphis event, and my respect for him and the cast (as a teenager, not knowing his connection, I was very influenced by The China Syndrome and The Paper Chase). I hope he writes a memoir. He's a very intelligent and warm person, who led an interesting life.

Thanks again, Lou, for your support and enthusiasm.

take care,
Serena

To those above who responded, your words are greatly appreciated. Thank you for recognizing the hard work that goes into bringing you new information. Lou

The Blue Angles have grounded Superman.

Because of the air show, he’ll appear at the Mid-South Navy Festival only in his other role, that of newspaperman Clark Kent.

“It’s too bad, but of course Superman must respect the Navy’s wishes.” Said George Reeves, the actor who plays both roles on television to the immense satisfaction of millions of youngsters.

Mr. Reeves and the other major cast are making their the first personal appearance to help Naval Relief, which sponsors the festival annually. They’ll appear today, Saturday and Sunday at 2 p.m. and 8 p.m.

This morning the group were on stage at the Malco, and are slated for a return show at 8:30 a.m. tomorrow. Admission is by donation to help swell the festival’s proceeds for charity.

Reeves with Noel Neill, who plays Lois Lane, Jack Larson who does Jimmy Olsen and John Hamilton, who is Editor Perry White in the tv series, seen locally on WMCT at 6:30 p.m. Wednesdays.

“How do you fly?” is the first question fans ask. Reeves says, “I tell the smaller ones it’s a secret.” He added, his eyes twinkling.

“I also tell them that only Superman flies, and please, not to try it by jumping out of a window, even if they are wearing Superman magic capes.

This morning at breakfast at Hotel Gayoso, where the group is staying, a small boy approached Reevesm stopped stock still and exclaimed, “Gosh, it really is him!” It was Fred Goldsmith III, age 7, an ardent admirer.