On several occasions George Reeves expressed gratitude for the adulation he received from children for being their Superman, but at the same time he also wished he had some adult fans. Well, George just didn't live long enough to see his many young admirers become the adult fans he hoped for... but someone else from the series surely knows the love and joy today's adult fans have for the Adventures of Superman. And that person is, of course, Superman's girlfriend, Miss Noel Neill.

Everywhere she goes fans wait in line (sometimes for hours) to shake her hand, see her smile, and experience her gracious nature. Along the road followed to promote her biography, Truth, Justice, & The American Way: The Life and Times of Noel Neill, the Original Lois Lane by Larry Thomas Ward, Noel left a trail of smiling fans from California to New Jersey and back again. The schedule she keeps would tire almost anyone, but Noel moves forward with unwavering energy.

Here's what some of those fans have to say:

I met Noel at the Borders Book store in Mesa, Arizona in October, 2003. It was the evening before Noel’s scheduled appearance as a speaker at graduation ceremonies at The University of the Americas in Tucson. The turnout wasn't as large as at most of her other appearances, and that made it kind of special. It was almost like being able to have a one on one with Noel and Larry! She was gracious and energetic, and the face and the voice were the same as they’ve always been... beautiful! I believe another fan, Larry Schwab, was there that evening also. Anyway, we all got pictures with Noel and autographed books. It was a special evening for all of us there. (Mike Goldman - Scottsdale, Arizona)

I met Noel last Halloween at the Chiller Theatre convention in New Jersey. This was such a special event to me that I decided to honor Noel by coming dressed at "Clark Kent". (It helped that it was Halloween day.) To the best of my ability, I wore the same kind of clothes and glasses as George had worn during the series. Noel was very pleasantly surprised by my costume and was an absolute delight to meet. She was soft-spoken and very genuine. I don't know how she does it, but she really seems interested in everyone she meets. It was a real thrill to meet her and to get my picture taken with her too.
(Steve Brant, who grew up watching The Adventures of Superman on WPIX-TV in New York City)

I met Noel Neill in New Jersey at the Chiller Theatre in November 1, 2003. It was such a honor to meet a "star" from one of my favorite childhood television shows. I had never experienced anything like that before in my life. Inside I was shaking but, after speaking with her, I quickly relaxed. She such a warm, friendly, caring, and very out going person . It's so easy to see why she is so loved by me and so many of her fans. I enjoyed reading her book Truth, Justice & The American Way, by Larry Ward. Noel has shared so much with us and is truly a one of a kind. She takes the time to write her fans. When she heard I was going to try and go to New Jersey, a week or so before the show, she took the time to e-mail me a letter and told me she would love if I could join her at dinner with Larry, Jim, and Lou after the show. How great was that?!?! Lois Lane wanted me to dine with her! You can be sure that's one e-mail message I will always keep. I wish only the best for her as she is a wonderful lady. (George McGaffin - Milford, Connecticut)

I met Noel at the November, 2003, convention in Rutherford, New Jersey. What stood out most for me was what a down to earth, personable lady Noel is. She was very friendly and interesting and I was thrilled when Larry took my picture with her. However, my real thrill came a couple of weeks later when Noel e-mailed me that she had the picture of us together and that if I gave her my address she'd mail it to me. Well, I gave it to her and a few days later I had the photo. I felt so flattered and honored. After all, how many stars out there would bother to be so nice and do that for a fan. Noel is one in a million. I am so glad I had the pleasure of meeting such a wonderful person, and it made my childhood memories even more special because now, every time I watch Superman, I will always feel lucky that I had the opportunity to meet Lois Lane herself. And she met me! So I was finally able to let her know how much she is really admired and what an inspiration she is.
(Philip Pitta - Jersey City, New Jersey)

I had the rare privilege of meeting Noel a few months back at a book signing in San Francisco. It was a fairly small shop, but a well-attended affair and you could feel the enthusiasm of everyone there. They were mostly folks in my age group, but a few younger folks as well. Noel had obviously experienced a long day what with her busy signing schedule, but being the (obvious) trooper she is, she came alive with impressive energy, enthusiasm and great charm once the proceedings got under way. I must say, there is something almost surrealistic at looking up and meeting the gaze of someone you've grown up watching for over half a century, moreover someone who is so intricately woven into the fabric of a mythology like that of the Adventures of Superman. She graciously spoke to me for a few moments, autographed my copy of her biography, and then went about the business of answering questions I'm sure she had heard a thousand times before but which she approached with freshness and enthusiasm. It was wonderful not only to meet her, but to watch her in action as well. A very memorable experience. (Bruce Dettman - San Francisco, California)

And here's Bruce in his younger days....

Between 1978 and 1983 I lived in Dubuque, Iowa. Unfortunately, I can't pinpoint the exact date other than between those years, but during that time Noel Neill was a guest in Dubuque and spoke to a group at a church in the downtown area. She was quite gracious, and her appearance, if I recall correctly, included a showing of "The Wedding of Superman." I didn't personally spend any time with her other than to say, "Hello" but I soaked in the information she presented. If I correctly recall the audience, it was largely parents with small children who obviously had no clue who this woman was or why they had been dragged to this church. I suspect the parents brought their kids along so as not to appear "foolish" to want to meet a star from a television series of their own childhood. But foolish it was not. It was a wonderful and exciting experience. (Gary Emenitove - Omaha, Nebraska)