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Adventures of Superman

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Noel Neill as Lois Lane stands smiling beside George Reeves dressed as Superman, with his arm around her, from The Adventures of Superman TV series.
Superman Noel Neill and George Reeves in Adventures of Superman.

The television series Adventures of Superman (1952–1958) starred George Reeves as the Man of Steel. This live-action show was a syndicated spin-off of the theatrical film Superman and the Mole Men.1

The series brought Superman to a new medium, following his earlier debut in radio and animated shorts. During the Silver Age of comics (1956–1969), Superman remained a media star, with The Adventures of Superman being a notable example of his presence on television. The show aired during a time when superheroes were transitioning in popularity, with Superman being one of the few to maintain significant traction.12

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