August 16, 2025Aug 16 The movie Superman now winding down it's theatrical run in America. ....................................................IMDB FAN RATINGS: 1 superman......................1948.............6.7...movie.....kirk alyn 2 atom man v superman...1950............6.3...movie....kirk alyn 3 superman & mole men..1951.............5.5...movie.....george reeves 4 adventures of superman.1952-1958..7.7.TV SERIES..george reeves 5 superman the movie ......1978...........7.4 movie.......christopher reeve 6 superman II.....................1980..........6.8 movie.......christopher reeve 7 superman III....................1983..........5.0..movie.....christopher reeve 8 superman IV....................1987.........3.8..movie.....christopher reeve 9 superboy ........................1988-1992..6.0.TV SERIES. j.h. newton & gerard christopher 10 lois and clark...............1993-1997.. 6.8..TV SERIES...dean cain 11 smallville......................2001-2011..7.5...TV SERIES...tom welling 12 superman returns........2006..........6.1...movie........brandon routh 13 man of steel.................2013.........7.1...movie........henry cavill 14 supergirl......................2015-2021..6.2 ..TV SERIES.melissa benoist.(supergirl)...tyler hoachlin (superman)*** 14 batman v superman....2016..........6.4...movie.......henry cavill 15 justice league.............2017..........6.0..movie.........ben aflec (batman) henry cavill (superman)*** 16 superman and lois....2021-2024..7.8..TV SERIES..tyler hochlin 17 black adam..............2022..........6.2...movie.....dwayne johnson (black adam)........henry cavill (superman)...*** 18 the flash...................2023.......6.6..movie...ezra miller.(flash) (christopher reeve,.george reeves,.nicholas cage.(superman)*** 19 superman..................2025........7.5..movie.......david corenswet *** = superman is not the main character 5800X3D, RTX4070, 600 Watt, one or two 1440p 32" screens, 64 GB RAM, 4 TB PCle 3 NVMe, Warthog throttle, VKB NXT EVO stick, Honeycomb Alpha yoke, CH quad, 3 Logitech panels, 2 StreamDecks, Desktop Aviator Trim Panel. Crystal Light VR.
August 16, 2025Aug 16 Author As the chart shows, the two most popular were these: ---------- Superman and Lois: Superman and his bride Lois Lane leave Metropolis / New York City and return to Clark's hometown in Smallville, Kansas to raise their two sons. 5800X3D, RTX4070, 600 Watt, one or two 1440p 32" screens, 64 GB RAM, 4 TB PCle 3 NVMe, Warthog throttle, VKB NXT EVO stick, Honeycomb Alpha yoke, CH quad, 3 Logitech panels, 2 StreamDecks, Desktop Aviator Trim Panel. Crystal Light VR.
August 16, 2025Aug 16 I agree that my favorite version was the TV series with George Reeves. I posted this within the last year or two in another thread about how when I was around 4 or 5 yrs old I would freak out when he would bust through a wall and would run out of the room with our dog yelling “Run, it’s Superman!” I was afraid that he would eventually smash through one of our walls. Curiosity prompted me to ask the AI search agent on DuckDuckGo if anyone else experienced this, and this is what it replied: Audience Reactions to George Reeves' Superman Impactful Scenes Many viewers found certain scenes in the "Adventures of Superman" series, particularly those where George Reeves' Superman would burst through walls, to be quite intense. The special effects of the time, combined with Reeves' portrayal, created a dramatic impact that could be startling. Viewer Experiences Childhood Fear: For many children watching the show, the suddenness of Superman's explosive entrances could be frightening. The combination of sound effects and visual surprises contributed to this reaction. Memorable Moments: Fans often recall specific episodes where these dramatic moments stood out, enhancing the excitement and tension of the storyline. Nostalgic Reflections Even decades later, fans reflect on their childhood experiences with the series. The show's ability to evoke strong emotions, including fear and excitement, is part of its lasting legacy. Many viewers appreciate how these moments added to the thrill of watching Superman in action. I also dug up this nugget: There was an uptick in child injuries The Adventures of Superman, 1952-58. (Photo Credit: ABC Photo Archives / Disney General Entertainment Content / Getty Images) Children have long wished to be like their heroes, and watching Superman on TV only made this dream stronger. When stores began selling Superman capes, kids really started to believe that, once they tied it around their shoulders, they’d be able to fly like their hero. Unfortunately, the accessory didn’t give children the ability to fly, and some sustained serious injuries. Learning of this, George Reeves begged the capes be taken off the market, and he even starred in a public service announcement, warning kids that “no one, but no one can do the things Superman does. And that goes especially for flying!” https://www.thevintagenews.com/2024/04/11/the-adventures-of-superman-facts/
August 16, 2025Aug 16 Author Animals must be smarter. When you tie a Halloween cape on a dog, they don't sometimes start to sing "Speed of Lightning, Roar of Thunder" and jump off the roof. 5800X3D, RTX4070, 600 Watt, one or two 1440p 32" screens, 64 GB RAM, 4 TB PCle 3 NVMe, Warthog throttle, VKB NXT EVO stick, Honeycomb Alpha yoke, CH quad, 3 Logitech panels, 2 StreamDecks, Desktop Aviator Trim Panel. Crystal Light VR.
August 16, 2025Aug 16 Author Men aren't supposed to like soap operas, but I get a kick out of Lois and Clark, even if it isn't rated so high. Edited August 16, 2025Aug 16 by Fielder 5800X3D, RTX4070, 600 Watt, one or two 1440p 32" screens, 64 GB RAM, 4 TB PCle 3 NVMe, Warthog throttle, VKB NXT EVO stick, Honeycomb Alpha yoke, CH quad, 3 Logitech panels, 2 StreamDecks, Desktop Aviator Trim Panel. Crystal Light VR.
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