I don't know if this was actually in the ep itself, but from the script of Man of Steel Bars:

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MCKEE

Superman is taking a super hike and not soon enough as far as this reporter's concerned. Not only is he responsible for baking Metropolis, but rumor has it that his force field is the real reason the Metropolitans lost the pennant this year.
That's right before Lois grabs the mike away from the sleazeball reporter to appeal to Superman to come back and save Metropolis from nuclear meltdown.

Hope that helps. smile

Hazel

Lois: You know the deal.
Clark: Superman gets the guys in capes, Lois and Clark get the guys in suits.

-- Action Comics 827