Michael J. Hayde

Michael J. Hayde is a film, radio and television historian and author. His first book, "My Name's Friday: The Unauthorized but True Story of Dragnet and the Films of Jack Webb" was published in 2001 by Cumberland House, and was nominated for an Edgar Allan Poe award by the Mystery Writers of America. Since then, Hayde has written three additional books, all published by BearManor Media: "Flights of Fantasy: The Unauthorized but True Story of Radio & TV's Adventures of Superman" (2009); "Little Elf: A Celebration of Harry Langdon" (2012, co-authored with Chuck Harter) and "Chaplin's Vintage Year: The History of the Mutual-Chaplin Specials" (2013). Hayde is an acknowledged expert on the "Adventures Of Superman" series and the controversial death of its star, George Reeves. He has appeared on numerous radio and television programs (local and national), and has given presentations and participated in panel discussions for various nostalgia-themed conventions and events. He lives in Manassas, Virginia with his wife and four children.