The Mysterious Life & Death of Superman George Reeves: Story Location Tour Part One

The Mysterious Life & Death of Superman George Reeves: Story Location Tour Part One

George Reeves immortalized the role of Superman and his alter ego Clark Kent on TV's "The Adventures of Superman" (1952-1958) However he is probably most remembered for his untimely and tragic mysterious death, that to to this day still conjures up various theories. In this Story Location Tour we will look at so much more than just George's last days. In Part One, we will explore his early life beginning in Pasadena and work our way through the Pasadena College, The Pasadena Playhouse, and various studios where George worked and filmed his iconic Superman series. We will also see where he filmed his role in Gone With the Wind as well as many more fun locations.

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[MsBell-ldzr]

I am so glad that you are doing videos on old Hollywood. Don’t change a thing.❤❤❤❤❤

[WhosaidIrene]

Thank you for mentioning Matthew Robinson🙏🏼 Little know of the legend he was as was his brother Jackie❤️ I had the privilege of meeting Matthew Robinson in his late years. Very kind and thoughtful man RIP

[jimsalinassr]

The real man of steel. The real Superman George Reeves. The idol of millions of children all over the United States of America. Life taken much too soon. We remember

[sherylbartlett]

WOW...Thank you sooo much Justin for taking on the very mysterious death of my IDOL, by George Reeves. I was one of the generation that grew up during the Superman era of the 1950's. I (a girl) had a bunch of brothers & we never missed an episode of "Adventures of Superman" or the "Mickey Mouse in the day, TV was a fantistic "baby-sitter" for mom's trying to get dinner ready for hungry husbands that would arrive home at 6:00 pm. Those two shows ran a half hour and started @ 5:00 pm. Perfect for mom!! Anyway, when George's/Superman death hit the newspaper ALL over the front page, all kids were in shock-totally devastated- and the real kicker was, A Bullet from a GUN had killed Superman !?? How could this be ? Superman couldn't be killed with A lot of kids around the USA did a lot of growing up that day....We had been LIED to big time...some kids little older knew about the Myth of Santa Clause and to find out Superman was an actor & Not real was just too much for our nieave little minds to handle. For most kids it was the first time we had ever heard about someone we knew that had died. DIED ?? How could this happen. That was the first time I remember going thru depression! I was all of 10 years felt like I was in today, in my 70's, a wave of deep sadness comes over me when the Superman series shows up on ME tv. I still think the way he died was cruel, not only for George but also for all his child fans.!! I think this death was a mob hit with a female soldier. Thanks for all your great research - sorry this got so wordy. God

[lauriepearce]

Wow, you made my day!! Great to see you back...you were missed!!! WE LOVE YOU!!! YOU ARE NATURALLY GIFTED TO TELL US THE STORY!!!

[DarrylRuiz-sw]

It's sad he considered his career a failure He brought so much joy to so many His very strange death still puzzles me Hope you've found peace George

[JennyLyn]

I love your in depth location tours! I’m so happy for you that Carol Burnett saw your previous videos and that you got to meet her!

[patlabelle]

Great job Justin.. Just stumbled upon this. Best Documentary on Mr. Reeves I've ever seen. Only God knows the full truth of this story. If you havent done it yet, how about a documentary on the life and death of Carl Alfalfa Switzer. Ive seen a few, but your tale ts toward it would be amazing.

[lemorab]

Hello Justin. I loved your William Desmond Taylor videos and so here I am again. I grew up in Los Angeles and heard about the Pasadena Playhouse for years. Many of the most famous people of the 20th century sat in the audience there, watching many of the most famous actors in the U.S. get their start on that stage. Back in 2006, I took my mom there to see "The Enchanted April" one sweltering summer afternoon. We had a great time. The whole place was beautifully restored. The Carrie Hamilton Theater had just opened, I think. It's great that the theater is still open and doing well. I love seeing George Reeves' Pasadena home. I love Craftsman houses, and like you, I'd want this one to be in the hills of Marin County, with views and a pool. I'd also want at least four large, ancient oak trees around it, giving shade.

Wow! I learned a lot I didn't know. I somehow didn't note the Victor Jory bell at the Pasadena Playhouse. I didn't know that George and Victor were friends, from before "Gone With The Wind." I also was surprised to learn that George Reeves played in Shakespeare's plays at the Playhouse, and was well known as a local Shakespearean actor. I also got chills in that scene from the "Superman" TV show, where we can see the set of Tara in the distant background. I'm afraid the film "Hollywoodland" (2006) further perpetuated the myth that audiences laughed when George Reeves appeared on screen at a test screening of "From Here To Eternity." I was a huge fan of "Superman" when it first came out in the fall of 1952. It's hard to believe I was in pre-school at that time.

[barbarahudson]

I just discovered your channel! Thank you for telling George Reeve's story so fantastically! I was one of those kids who was stunned & traumatized when he died (11) and always wondered about it. I only knew there were holes in the suicide story. People are more open to talking about suicide nowadays. You really paint a vivid picture. Excellent!

[herb]

You did it again! I had no intention of spending an hour on this but got sucked into the story and locations. A real page turner. On to part two. Thanks Justin!

[judykeir]

Your stories are great You are an excellent story teller and I love the location videos. Best wishes to you. !!!!

[shosmyth]

I loved your in-depth coverage of George Reeves Life! But I kept on waiting for you to cover his years with Toni the wife of The Hollywood Fixer Maddox? That house where he died Toni bought for him.

[sharonglass]

Your research and passion is absolutely superb. Thank you and the best wishes to you.

[dianealarcon]

@Justin Root,
Your stories are fabulous! More people need to ride along.

[eviehammond]

Ive always been intrigued by George Reeves' life & mysterious death. Never did I expect to find such an indepth & detailed video on the subject.

[raymondsharpe]

So glad I found your show! Excellent 😊

[charlayned]

Please do go back and do a story of Kirk Allyn. I met him in 1980 at a small convention in Texas. I was the guest escort for that convention and got to spend a lot of time talking to him. He had some great stories about the role and even at 71, he was a very suave gentleman. George Reeves was the first TV Superman and did a good job, it's sad how that ended up.

[Linda-pwgx]

I feel lucky to have come upon this video. I really enjoy your work ❤

[kimhughes]

I found your videos watching docs about Karen Carpenter. So glad I did! Your tours are amazing and full of history and information!! Thank you so much!!