George Reeves News

The actress who first portrayed Lois Lane is getting her own statue. This Ohio River city of 6,500 residents is known for the giant "Man of Steel" figure that stands outside its town hall and the "Superman Celebration" it holds each June.

Today: is the 167th day of 2009. There are 198 days left in the year. On this date: In 1567, Mary, Queen of Scots, was imprisoned in Lochleven Castle in Scotland.

One of the first television shows William Rupprecht remembers watching was "The Adventures of Superman" starring George Reeves as the "Man of Steel." Rupprecht was 4 years old living on Howard Street in Pittsfield when he became enamored with the comic book character-come-to-life and the actor who portrayed him.

Ruled as a suicide, Reevesa death inspires a series of conspiracy theories and the interpretive biopic Hollywoodland, as well as a persistent urban legend, itself famously known as the Superman curse.

Ruled as a suicide, Reeves' death inspires a series of conspiracy theories and the interpretive biopic Hollywoodland , as well as a persistent urban legend, itself famously known as the Superman curse.

'TV's ' Superman ' Kills Self," blared the tabloid headlines 50 years ago this week, after actor George Reeves was found shot to death in his Hollywood home in the early hours of June 16, 1959.

Uncork the champagne, put on your best frock, and grin like the good times are never going to end.

Who do you suppose is the bigger superhero: Superman or Batman? For a long time, the answer would have been obvious.

Early on Sunday, November 20, 1988, the E.R. doors crashed open at Harbor-UCLA Medical Center in Torrance.

The Gospel of Richie Havens redeemed a capacity crowd at the Discovery Theatre on Sunday night.

"I'm touching the Bayonne Bridge right now," bellowed Peter Lutrario, sounding like he was on the roof of his building.

Heads have a long history when it comes to attire. Wearing a hat used to be a requirement for men whenever outdoors in a suit.

Features: DVD You'll believe a man can fly... and so much more... with this 8-Disc, 5 Film Collection celebrating the legacy of Christopher Reeve as Superman.