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Follows

Superman and the Mole-Men (1951)

Edited into

Superman Flies Again (1954)
Superman and the Jungle Devil (1954)
Superman in Exile (1954)
Superman in Scotland Yard (1954)
Superman's Peril (1954)
Superman (1973)
Superman: The Mysterious Mr. Mist (1996) (VG)
 -  Contains footage from the animated TV series.

Referenced in

"I Love Lucy: Lucy and Superman (#6.13)" (1957)
 -  The show is mentioned by name.
"The Many Loves of Dobie Gillis: Two for the Whipsaw (#4.19)" (1963)
 -  When a crazed Chatsworth returns over the balcony, Maynard spoofs this show's famous line: "It's a bird, it's a plane, it's Super-Nut!"
Locked In! (1964)
 -  A sketch spoofs "Adventures of Superman," including the opening narration of the show.
Futureworld (1976)
 -  Harry Croft introduces his helper robot Clark, "You know, from Superman. Man of steel."
Howard the Duck (1986)
 -  Phil's line "It's a bird! It's a plane! No! It's a duck!"
"Troldspejlet: (#1.1)" (1989)
 -  Jakob Stegelmann mentions George Reeves as Superman + shows a still from the tv-series
Blobermouth (1990)
"Mystery Science Theater 3000: Santa Claus Conquers the Martians (#4.21)" (1991)
 -  "Don't call me Chief!"
"Mystery Science Theater 3000: I Accuse My Parents (#6.7)" (1993)
 -  Joel: "I'm due on the 'Superman' set now."
"Mystery Science Theater 3000: Invasion USA (#7.2)" (1994)
 -  Which Lois Lane do you like better?
Hollywood Screen Tests: Take 1 (1999) (TV)
 -  Hollywood Screen Tests: Take 1 features many clips and references from movie and television history.
Wonder Boys (2000)
Unbreakable (2000)
The Magic Behind the Cape (2001) (V)
 -  references the old superman series and it's way of making a man fly
"SpongeBob SquarePants: Mermaid Man and Barnacle Boy IV/Doing Time (#3.1)" (2002)
 -  Theme Song Heard
Added Attractions: The Hollywood Shorts Story (2002) (TV)
Return to the Batcave: The Misadventures of Adam and Burt (2003) (TV)
 -  Referenced by Adam's agent
Surge of Power (2004)
 -  Noel Neill is introduced as Lois Lane from this show
Look, Up in the Sky: The Amazing Story of Superman (2006) (TV)
 -  This show is talked about as the first appearance of Superman on the small screen
The Curse of Superman (2006) (TV)
 -  Reference to the George Reeves "Superman" show
MovieReal: Hollywoodland (2006) (TV)
 -  discussion of this program is part of the film
"The Middleman: The Ectoplasmic Panhellenic Investigation (#1.8)" (2008)
 -  Louis says "Great Caesar's Ghost", which is a phrase popularized in the 1950s television Superman series by Daily Planet editor Perry White.
Strong Bad's Cool Game for Attractive People Episode 1: Homestar Ruiner (2008) (VG)
 -  When Coach Z discovers the Total Load in Pom Pom's gym bag, he exclaims, "Great Strong Sad's ghost!", a reference to "Great Caesar's ghost!"
Jimmy on Jimmy (2008) (V)
 -  photo shots of TV series

Featured in

The Movie Orgy (1968)
 -  Several extended clips
Such Good Friends (1971)
Kisses (1976)
Superman 50th Anniversary (1988) (TV)
This Boy's Life (1993)
 -  Seen on television
Science Fiction: A Journey Into the Unknown (1994) (TV)
 -  scenes from this show are included
Comic Book Superheroes Unmasked (2003) (TV)
 -  The TV series '"Adventures of Superman" (1952)' is featured in this documentary.
Look, Up in the Sky: The Amazing Story of Superman (2006) (TV)
 -  Scenes are shown as this series is discussed
The Science of Superman (2006) (TV)
 -  Clips from various episodes showing X-ray vision and vulnerability to Kryptonite.
The Curse of Superman (2006) (TV)
 -  Clips are shown
Hollywoodland (2006)

Spoofed in

Stupor Duck (1956)
"Sanford and Son: Greatest Show in Watts (#5.15)" (1976)
 -  When introducing Lamont as Strongo, Fred spoofs the famous opening ("faster than a speeding junk truck ...).
Daffy Duck's Movie: Fantastic Island (1983)
Superior Duck (1996)
Wrongfully Accused (1998)
Rugrats in Paris: The Movie - Rugrats II (2000)
 -  Dialogue "Look, up in the sky"
The Bare Wench Project 2: Scared Topless (2001) (V)
 -  "It's a bird" "It's a plane" "It's a blue penis"
Kiss My Act (2001) (TV)
"Robot Chicken: Junk in the Trunk (#1.1)" (2005)
 -  a sketch with 'bloopers' from the show
"Robot Chicken: Tubba-Bubba's Now Hubba-Hubba (#3.15)" (2008)
 -  As part of the "Superpets" spoof
Spaceman on Earth (2009)
 -  The main character's personality also takes a poke at the George Reeves' version of Superman. Also, it is the same era.

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