How did tv make Superman fly?

In early Superman television adaptations, such as "The Adventures of Superman" in the 1950s, flight was often portrayed using a combination of practical effects, camera tricks, and wire work. Actors would be suspended from wires against blue screens, allowing for the illusion of flight when the footage was combined with background scenes. As technology advanced, later adaptations used more sophisticated special effects, including CGI, to create the iconic flying scenes we see today.