Adventures of Superman (1952)

It's a bird! It's a plane! It's a syndicated TV adaptation of the beloved DC Comics superhero! You know the drill: When he isn't fighting for truth, justice and the American way, the man in tights dons a suit and glasses for his secret identity as Daily Planet newspaper reporter Clark Kent, who works alongside friends Lois Lane and Jimmy Olsen for gruff boss Perry White.

Genres: Action & Adventure, Sci-Fi & Fantasy, Drama, Comedy, Family

What to watch after Adventures of Superman

• MacGyver (1985) — Two steps away in the credits
• The A-Team (1983) — Two steps away in the credits
• Batman (1966) — Same subject: superhero, super power
• The Flintstones (1960)
• Gilligan's Island (1964) — Two steps away in the credits
• Hogan's Heroes (1965) — David T. Chantler wrote for both