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Enjoy a series of unusual episodes of the Great Detectives of Old Time Radio including old time radio mystery movie adaptations from the Lux Radio Theater, Screen Guild Theater, and similar programs. As well as episodes Escape, Suspense, and Murder Clinic, along with some truly different programs including Roy Rogers, Mayor of the Town, Superman, and Cavalcade of America. Also comparisons of how two detective programs handle the same story.
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Cavalcade of America: The Pinkerton Man

Cavalcade of America: The Pinkerton Man

In 1859, legendary private detective Allan Pinkerton tries to solve the year-old case of a bank robbery and the murder of a guard.Original Air Date: November 18, 1946Originating in HollywoodStarring: Lee Bowman as Allan Pinkerton; William Johnstone; Wally Maher; Pinky Parker; Griff Barnett; Lois Corbett; Sarah SelbySupport the show monthly at patreon.greatdetectives.netPatreon Supporter of the Day: Jacqueline, Patreon supporter since August 2018.Support the show on a one-time basis at http://support.greatdetectives.net.Mail a donation to: Adam Graham, PO Box 15913, Boise, Idaho 83715Take the listener survey at http://survey.greatdetectives.netGive us a call at 208-991-4783Follow us on Instagram at http://instagram.com/greatdetectivesFollow us on Twitter @radiodetectives
33:1717/11/2024
Fifteen Years Ago

Fifteen Years Ago

This week, we look back at our first week of podcasts from 2009, with Adam's current extended thoughts on each episode and reaction to his own commentar. Original Podcast Release Date: October 26, 2009Dan Holiday tries to jumpstart his writing career through an ad in a newspaper. His first letter is from a woman who tells Dan she’s being blackmailed.Original Radio Air Date: October 17, 1947Originating in HollywoodStarring: Alan Ladd as Dan Holiday; Sylvia Picker as SuzieOriginal Podcast Release Date: October 27, 2009Pat Novak is hired to frighten a man named Dixie Gillian, but when an empty gun goes off, he finds himself facing a murder charge. “You couldn’t hold a moth with a searchlight.” - Pat Novak to Hellman Original Air Date: November 24, 1946 Originating in San Francisco Starring: Jack Webb as Pat Novak; Tudor Owen as Jocko Madigan Original Podcast Release Date: October 28, 2009On his first day as a private detective, George Valentine gets his first client - a famous writer who tells him he’s about to be murdered and then collapses on the spot. The body then vanishes, leaving George to find out what happened.Original Audition Date: May 14, 1946Originating in HollywoodStarring: Bob Bailey as George Valentine; Shirley Mitchell as Claire; Eddie Firestone, Jr. as Sonny; Joseph Kearns; Georgia Backus; Howard McNear; Horace Murphy Original Podcast Release Date: October 30, 2009Johnny Dollar is retained to protect a man who has threatened suicide after making a notorious gambling kingpin the beneficiary on his life insurance policy. Original Audition Date: December 7, 1948 Starring: Dick Powell as Johnny Dollar; William Conrad; Betty Lou Gerson; Joseph Kearns Guest: Andrew Rhynes of the OTR Westerns podcastThe Great Detectives Old Time Radio Volume 1 (Seasons 1-3): https://volume1.greatdetectives.net The Great Detectives of Old Time Radio Volume 2 (Seasons 4-6) https://volume2.greatdetectives.net The Great Detectives of Old TIme Radio Volume 3 (Seasons 7-9) https://volume3.greatdetectives.net The Great Detectives of Old TIme Radio Detective Compilation YouTube Playlist: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLDFIOdWlnzL-YP6EZpi6JI1nLn6Hm4tAIAlso referenced: Podcast Alley and The Radio Detective Story Hour Support the show monthly at https://patreon.greatdetectives.netPatreon Supporter of the Day: Judith, Patreon supporter since May 2021Support the show on a one-time basis at http://support.greatdetectives.net.Mail a donation to: Adam Graham, PO Box 15913, Boise, Idaho 83715Take the listener survey at http://survey.greatdetectives.netGive us a call at 208-991-4783Follow us on Instagram at http://instagram.com/greatdetectivesFollow us on Twitter @radiodetectives
03:10:5620/10/2024
Escape: The Target

Escape: The Target

Today's Mystery: An insurance investigator has tracked a man, who embezzled $100,000, to Chile.Original Radio Broadcast Date: September 18, 1954Originating in HollywoodStarring: Whitfield Connor as Vic Kennedy; Jay Novello; Mary Jane Croft; Herb Butterfield; Hans ConreidSupport the show monthly at https://patreon.greatdetectives.netPatreon Supporter of the Day: Mimi, Patreon Supporter since February 2016.Support the show on a one-time basis at http://support.greatdetectives.net.Mail a donation to: Adam Graham, PO Box 15913, Boise, Idaho 83715Take the listener survey at http://survey.greatdetectives.netGive us a call at 208-991-4783Follow us on Instagram at http://instagram.com/greatdetectivesFollow us on Twitter @radiodetectives
35:4722/09/2024
Escape: The Red Forest

Escape: The Red Forest

Special brought to you by the request of Chief of Detectives Patreon FatsToday's Story: A motorist finds himself trapped in a Western wildfire.Original Radio Broadcast Date: August 2, 1953Originating in HollywoodStarring: William Conrad as Wally; Georgia Ellis as Jan; Parley Baer; John Dehner; Jay Novello; Tom TullySupport the show monthly at https://patreon.greatdetectives.netPatreon Supporter of the Day: Fats, Patreon Supporter since May 2024Support the show on a one-time basis at http://support.greatdetectives.net.Mail a donation to: Adam Graham, PO Box 15913, Boise, Idaho 83715Take the listener survey at http://survey.greatdetectives.netGive us a call at 208-991-4783Follow us on Instagram at http://instagram.com/greatdetectivesFollow us on Twitter @radiodetectives
42:5915/09/2024
Twice Told Tales: Richard Diamond: The Simpson Case and Johnny Dollar: The Jonathan Bellows Matter

Twice Told Tales: Richard Diamond: The Simpson Case and Johnny Dollar: The Jonathan Bellows Matter

Today's First Mystery: The wife of a wealthy oil man hires Richard Diamond to protect her husband after an attempt on his life.Original Air Date: January 18, 1952Originating in HollywoodStarring: Dick Powell as Richard Diamond; Virginia Gregg as Helen; Alan Reed as Lieutenant Walt Levinson Virginia; Jeanne Bates; Herb Butterfield; Tony MichaelsToday's Second Mystery: Johnny is called in when an insured, wealthy man is shot at.Original Air Date: June 23, 1953Originating in HollywoodStarring: John Lund as Johnny Dollar; Clayton Post; Virginia Gregg; Tony Barrett; Ralph Moody; Howard McNear; Martha WentworthSupport the show monthly at https://patreon.greatdetectives.netPatreon Supporter of the Day: Lisa, patreon Supporter since July 2015Support the show on a one-time basis at http://support.greatdetectives.net.Mail a donation to: Adam Graham, PO Box 15913, Boise, Idaho 83715Take the listener survey at http://survey.greatdetectives.netGive us a call at 208-991-4783Follow us on Instagram at http://instagram.com/greatdetectivesFollow us on Twitter @radiodetectives
01:10:5801/09/2024
Molle Mystery Theatre: Corpus Delecti

Molle Mystery Theatre: Corpus Delecti

Today's Mystery: A police detective has 48 hours to find proof of the innocence of his brother, who is on death row.Original Radio Broadcast Date: January 17, 1947Originating in New YorkStarring: Ken LynchSupport the show monthly at https://patreon.greatdetectives.netPatreon Supporter of the Day: Jim, Patreon Supporter since April 2021Support the show on a one-time basis at http://support.greatdetectives.net.Mail a donation to: Adam Graham, PO Box 15913, Boise, Idaho 83715Take the listener survey at http://survey.greatdetectives.netGive us a call at 208-991-4783Follow us on Instagram at http://instagram.com/greatdetectivesFollow us on Twitter @radiodetectives
33:4427/07/2024
Lux Radio Theater: Thunder on the Hill

Lux Radio Theater: Thunder on the Hill

Today's Mystery:A nun becomes convinced that a condemned woman stranded at her Norfolk convent in the midst of torrential rains is innocent. Can the nun save her before her looming execution?Original Radio Broadcast Date: November 9, 1953Originating in HollywoodStarring: Claudette Colbert as Sister Mary; Barbara Rush as Valerie Carns; Norma Varden; Paul Frees; Mary Flynn; Herb Butterfield; Ottola Nesmith; Dan O'Herlihy; Joseph Kearns; Leo Britt; Jeanne Wood; Lois Corbett; Yvonne PeattieMy review of Thunder on the HillPurchase link for Thunder on the Hill DVD. (Affiliate link)Support the show monthly at https://patreon.greatdetectives.netPatreon Supporter of the Day: Lori, Patreon Support since April 2020Support the show on a one-time basis at http://support.greatdetectives.net.Mail a donation to: Adam Graham, PO Box 15913, Boise, Idaho 83715Take the listener survey at http://survey.greatdetectives.netGive us a call at 208-991-4783Follow us on Instagram at http://instagram.com/greatdetectivesFollow us on Twitter @radiodetectives
01:03:1826/05/2024
Old Time Radio Con Games Special

Old Time Radio Con Games Special

Today, I'm joined by Jim Grinstead of the Scams and Cons Podcast as we delve into two scam-related old time radio podcasts.Today's 1st Mystery:First up, there's no such thing as easy money. That's a lesson a rich young man learns as he's forced to lure his friends into the clutches of a big-time gambler to square his own debts. Can magician-turned-detective Mike Trent help? We find out in this episode of Easy Money, "The Gallopping Ivories"Original Radio Broadcast Date: November 14, 1954Originating in New YorkStarring: Larry Haines as Mike Trent; Ralph Bell; Peter Fernandez; Maurice TarplinToday's 2nd Mystery:Joe Friday and Ben Romero go after a gang of con-men who are victimizing the families of recently deceased people in the Big Betty.Original Air Date: November 23, 1950Originating in Los AngelesStarring: Jack Webb as Joe Friday; Barton Yarborough as Ben RomeroSupport the show monthly at patreon.greatdetectives.netPatreon Supporter of the Day: hilip, Patreon supporter since June of 2023Support the show on a one-time basis at http://support.greatdetectives.net.Mail a donation to: Adam Graham, PO Box 15913, Boise, Idaho 83715Take the listener survey at http://survey.greatdetectives.netGive us a call at 208-991-4783Follow us on Instagram at http://instagram.com/greatdetectivesFollow us on Twitter @radiodetectives
01:20:3112/05/2024
Hollywood Star Time: Hot Spot

Hollywood Star Time: Hot Spot

Today's Mystery:Based on the movie I Wake Up Screaming, a Broadway promoter is suspected of murdering an up-and-coming actress, by a dogged police officer who always gets his man.Original Radio Broadcast Date: July 27, 1946Originating in HollywoodStarring: Brian Donlevy as Frankie Christopher; Vincent Price as Ed Cornell; Lurene Tuttle; Gloria Blondell; Theodore Von Elt; Harry Bartell; David Ellis; Elliott ReidMy review of I Wake Up ScreamingSupport the show monthly at patreon.greatdetectives.netPatreon Supporter of the Day: Susan, Patreon Supporter Since October 2018Support the show on a one-time basis at http://support.greatdetectives.net.Mail a donation to: Adam Graham, PO Box 15913, Boise, Idaho 83715Take the listener survey at http://survey.greatdetectives.netGive us a call at 208-991-4783Follow us on Instagram at http://instagram.com/greatdetectivesFollow us on Twitter @radiodetectives
36:5931/03/2024
Sherlock Holmes: The Elusive Agent (Complete Adventure)

Sherlock Holmes: The Elusive Agent (Complete Adventure)

Today's Mystery:The year is 1913 and international tensions run thick. Sherlock Holmes's brother, Mycroft, calls him out of retirement to secure the return of stolen plans for an experimental tank.Original Radio Broadcast Dates: March 21, 28, and April 4, 1949Originating in New YorkStarring: John Stanley as Holmes; George Spelvin as WatsonWe're joined by special Guest Tom Fox of the Compliance Podcast Network and the Adventures in Compliance Podcast Listen to my guest appearance on the Adventures in Compliance PodcastSupport our Listener Support campaign!Support the show monthly at patreon.greatdetectives.netFill out our advertising survey at https://adsurvey.greatdetectivesSupport the show on a one-time basis at http://support.greatdetectives.net.Mail a donation to: Adam Graham, PO Box 15913, Boise, Idaho 83715Take the listener survey at http://survey.greatdetectives.netGive us a call at 208-991-4783Follow us on Instagram at http://instagram.com/greatdetectivesFollow us on Twitter @radiodetectives
01:18:4610/03/2024
Twice Told Tale - The McCoy: Three Wayward Girls and Yours Truly Johnny Dollar: The Starlet Matter

Twice Told Tale - The McCoy: Three Wayward Girls and Yours Truly Johnny Dollar: The Starlet Matter

Once again, we take a look at an old time radio script that was recycled. In this case, the script was a pilot for a new radio series, The McCoy, and then was reused as an episode of Yours Truly Johnny Dollar.The McCoy is called in by an agent who fears that one of his clients, a promising actress, will be murdered. While they're talking, a phone call comes in and they learn she was strangled to death.Originating in HollywoodAudition date: April 24, 1951Starring: Howard Duff as The McCoy; Sidney Miller; Sheldon Leonard; Cathy Lewis; Ed Max; Barton YarboroughJohnny is sent to Hollywood because an agent fears his starlet client is going to be murdered. Johnny finds she’s already been strangled to death.Originating in HollywoodOriginal Air Date: January 16, 1953Starring: John Lund as Yours Truly Johnny Dollar; Sidney Miller; Raymond Burr; Dick Ryan; John McIntire; Vic Perrin; Virginia Gregg; Jeanette NolanFill out our advertising survey at https://adsurvey.greatdetectives.netBecome one of Our Patreon Supporters at patreon.greatdetectives.netPatreon Supporter of the Day: Duane, Patreon Supporter since June 2023Support the show on a one-time basis at http://support.greatdetectives.net.Mail a donation to: Adam Graham, PO Box 15913, Boise, Idaho 83715Take the listener survey at http://survey.greatdetectives.netGive us a call at 208-991-4783Follow us on Instagram at http://instagram.com/greatdetectivesFollow us on Twitter @radiodetectives
01:13:3003/03/2024
Suspense: The Man Who Murders People

Suspense: The Man Who Murders People

Today's Mystery:The commuter train to Roseville becomes the setting for a deadly game of cat and mouse, passengers grapple with the terror of a serial killer at large. With every twist and turn of the conversation, the line between hunter and prey blurs, leading to an electrifying climax that will leave listeners in suspense!Original Radio Broadcast Date: November 13, 1960Originating in New YorkStarring: Vivian Smolen; George Petrie; Alan Manson; Maurice TarplinSupport the show monthly at patreon.greatdetectives.netPatreon Supporter of the Day: Philip, Supporting the Podcast since June 2023Support the show on a one-time basis at http://support.greatdetectives.net.Mail a donation to: Adam Graham, PO Box 15913, Boise, Idaho 83715Take the listener survey at http://survey.greatdetectives.netGive us a call at 208-991-4783Follow us on Instagram at http://instagram.com/greatdetectivesFollow us on Twitter @radiodetectives
35:4204/02/2024
Police File: Mr. One by One

Police File: Mr. One by One

he Australian Commonwealth Investigation Branch (CIB) seeks a gang of counterfeiters that are passing forged 10 pound notes.Original Radio Broadcast Date: Mid-1950sOriginating from Sydney, AustraliaAustralian Dragnet episode, "The Big Revenge" on SoundcloudSupport the show monthly at patreon.greatdetectives.netPatreon Supporter of the Day: William since July 2023Support the show on a one-time basis at http://support.greatdetectives.net.Mail a donation to: Adam Graham, PO Box 15913, Boise, Idaho 83715Take the listener survey…http://survey.greatdetectives.netGive us a call 208-991-4783Become one of our friends on Facebook.Follow us on Instagram at http://instagram.com/greatdetectivesFollow us on Twitter@radiodetectives
34:1103/12/2023
Academy Award Theatre: The Maltese Falcon

Academy Award Theatre: The Maltese Falcon

Today's Mystery: Sam Spade's search for the murderer in his partner puts him in the midst of intrigue among four dangerous characters, all trying to gain possession of an enameled jeweled falcon.Original Radio Broadcast Date: July 3, 1946Originated from HollywoodStarring: Humphrey Bogart as Sam Spade; Mary Astor as Brigid O'Shaughnessy; Sidney Greenstreet as Kasper Gutman; Gerald MohrSupport the show monthly at patreon.greatdetectives.netPatreon Supporter of the Day: Charlie, Patreon Supporter Since October 2019Support the show on a one-time basis at http://support.greatdetectives.net.Mail a donation to: Adam Graham, PO Box 15913, Boise, Idaho 83715Take the listener survey at http://survey.greatdetectives.netGive us a call at 208-991-4783Follow us on Instagram at http://instagram.com/greatdetectivesFollow us on Twitter @radiodetectives
38:1420/11/2023
Sherlock Holmes Guy Fawkes Day Special

Sherlock Holmes Guy Fawkes Day Special

Today is Guy Fawkes Day and we celebrate with two different Guy-Fawkes-related Sherlock Holmes adventures.First, in The Fifth of November, a man named James Stuart comes to Baker Street pleading for Holmes' help, as he fears his cousin, Guy Falkenberry, is going to blow him up.Original Radio Broadcast Date: November 5, 1945Originated from HollywoodStarring: Basil Rathbone as Sherlock Holmes; Nigel Bruce as Doctor Watson.Second, in The Guy Fawkes Society, Holmes and Watson find a man with his throat slit from ear to ear and it sets Holmes on the trail of a sinister conspiracy.Original Radio Broadcast Date: October 10, 1948Starring: John Stanley as Sherlock Holmes; George Spelvin as WatsonGuest introduction by Donna Fletcher Crow. You can purchase her book, Where Love Restores, on Amazon. (affiliate link)Support the show monthly at patreon.greatdetectives.netSupport the show on a one-time basis at http://support.greatdetectives.net.Mail a donation to: Adam Graham, PO Box 15913, Boise, Idaho 83715Take the listener survey at http://survey.greatdetectives.netGive us a call at 208-991-4783Follow us on Instagram at http://instagram.com/greatdetectivesFollow us on Twitter @radiodetectives
01:10:3905/11/2023
Stars in the Air: House on 92nd Street

Stars in the Air: House on 92nd Street

Today's Mystery:An FBI undercover man infilitrates a Nazi spy ring that could send the secret of Process 97 to the Nazis.Original Radio Broadcast Date: May 3, 1952Originated from HollywoodStarred: Humphrey Bogart as Inspector George Briggs, Keefe Brasselle, Betty Lou Gerson, Lou Merrill, Herb Vigran, Shepard Menken, Paul Dubov, Bob Sweeney, Frank Nelson, Walter Wolf KingSupport the show monthly at patreon.greatdetectives.netSupport the show on a one-time basis at http://support.greatdetectives.net.Mail a donation to: Adam Graham, PO Box 15913, Boise, Idaho 83715Take the listener survey at http://survey.greatdetectives.netGive us a call at 208-991-4783Follow us on Instagram at http://instagram.com/greatdetectivesFollow us on Twitter @radiodetectives
35:0708/10/2023
Twice Told Tale - Man Called X: Murder, Music, and a Blonde Madonna; Christopher London: Pattern for Murder

Twice Told Tale - Man Called X: Murder, Music, and a Blonde Madonna; Christopher London: Pattern for Murder

Today's First Episode:Ken travels to Italy to follow a composer, to find why that composer's friend was murdered in New York City.Original Radio Broadcast Date: July 10, 1944Today's Second Episode:Christopher London travels to Monaco, to find out why a composer's friend was murdered in New York City.Original Radio Broadcast Date: May 29, 1950Both Originated from Hollywood.The Man Called X starred Herbert Marshall as Ken Thurston and Hans Conreid as Egon ZellschmidtChristopher London starred Glenn Ford as Christopher London, Ben Wright, Eleanor Audley, Ramsey Hill, Jeanette Nolan, Ted de Corsia, Georgia Ellis, Rick VallinSupport the show monthly at patreon.greatdetectives.netSupport the show on a one-time basis at http://support.greatdetectives.net.Mail a donation to: Adam Graham, PO Box 15913, Boise, Idaho 83715Take the listener survey at http://survey.greatdetectives.netGive us a call at 208-991-4783Follow us on Instagram at http://instagram.com/greatdetectivesFollow us on Twitter @radiodetectives
01:10:4010/09/2023
Suspense: The High Wall

Suspense: The High Wall

Today's Mystery:A man wakes up in an insane asylum with no idea how he got there.Original Radio Broadcast Date: June 6, 1946Originated from HollywoodStarred: Robbert Young, George Zucco, Cathy Lewis, Wally MaherSupport the show monthly at patreon.greatdetectives.netSupport the show on a one-time basis at http://support.greatdetectives.net.Mail a donation to: Adam Graham, PO Box 15913, Boise, Idaho 83715Take the listener survey at http://survey.greatdetectives.netGive us a call at 208-991-4783Follow us on Instagram at http://instagram.com/greatdetectivesFollow us on Twitter @radiodetectives
36:4403/09/2023
Guest Star Detective Double Feature

Guest Star Detective Double Feature

Today's First Story: Basil Rathbone sets up an office as a radio detective, with Kenny Delmar as his bumbling sidekick.Original Radio Broadcast Date: July 24, 1947Today's Second Story: A key witness in a Distict Attorney's (Robert Preston) racketeering case is murdered on his doorstep while leaving an important clue behind.Original Radio Broadcast Date: March 18, 1951Programs Originated from New York and HollywoodStarred: Basil Rathbone, Kenny Delmar, Robert Preston, Barbara Fuller, Peter LeedsSupport the show monthly at patreon.greatdetectives.netSupport the show on a one-time basis at http://support.greatdetectives.net.Mail a donation to: Adam Graham, PO Box 15913, Boise, Idaho 83715Take the listener survey at http://survey.greatdetectives.netGive us a call at 208-991-4783Follow us on Instagram at http://instagram.com/greatdetectivesFollow us on Twitter @radiodetectives
37:1727/08/2023
Suspense: Fragile, Contents: Death

Suspense: Fragile, Contents: Death

Today's Mystery:A postmaster (Victor Perrin) gets a tip that there's a time bomb among the day's packages.Original Radio Broadcast Date: May 22, 1956Stars: Victor Perin, Herb Ellis, Frank Gershwin, Vivi Janis, Helen Kleeb, John Larkin, Leonard Weinrib, Richard Peel, and Ted Bliss,Support the show monthly at patreon.greatdetectives.netSupport the show on a one-time basis at http://support.greatdetectives.net.Mail a donation to: Adam Graham, PO Box 15913, Boise, Idaho 83715Take the listener survey at http://survey.greatdetectives.netGive us a call at 208-991-4783Follow us on Instagram at http://instagram.com/greatdetectivesFollow us on Twitter @radiodetectives
35:2713/08/2023
Lux Radio Theater: The Maltese Falcon

Lux Radio Theater: The Maltese Falcon

Today's Mystery:Sam Spade (Edward G. Robinson) tries to solve the murder of his partner and gets drawn into the intrigue over a mysterious black-enameled bird.Original Radio Broadcast Date: February 8, 1943Originated in HollywoodStarred: Edward G. Robinson as Sam Spade, Gail Patrick as Bridget O'Shaughnessy, Laird Cregar as Casper Gutman, Charlie Lung as Joel Cairo, Bea Benderret as Effie, Eddie Mars as Wilmer, Fred MacKaye, Norman Field, Warren AsheSupport the show monthly at patreon.greatdetectives.netSupport the show on a one-time basis at http://support.greatdetectives.net.Mail a donation to: Adam Graham, PO Box 15913, Boise, Idaho 83715Take the listener survey at http://survey.greatdetectives.netGive us a call at 208-991-4783Follow us on Instagram at http://instagram.com/greatdetectivesFollow us on Twitter @radiodetectives
01:13:3611/06/2023
Inheritance: The Texas Rangers (Texas Rangers Bicentenial Special)

Inheritance: The Texas Rangers (Texas Rangers Bicentenial Special)

A Texas Rangers Captain is assigned to form a group of special forces to stop rustlers stealing cattle and taking them across the Rio Grande.Original Radio Broadcast Date:June 13, 1954Guest Host: Andrew Rhynes of the OTR Westerns PodcastOriginated from Hollywood Starred: Lloyd Talbot as Captain McNallySupport the show monthly at patreon.greatdetectives.netSupport the show on a one-time basis at http://support.greatdetectives.net.Mail a donation to: Adam Graham, PO Box 15913, Boise, Idaho 83715Take the listener survey…http://survey.greatdetectives.netGive us a call 208-991-4783Become one of ourfriends on Facebook.Follow us on Instagram at http://instagram.com/greatdetectivesFollow us on Twitter@radiodetectives
58:5104/06/2023
Screen Guild Theater: A Night to Remember

Screen Guild Theater: A Night to Remember

Today's Mystery: A mystery writer (Brian Donlevy) and his wife (Lucille Ball) move into a basement apartment in the East Village one night. In the morning, they find a body in their garden.'Original Radio Broadcast Date: May 1, 1944Originated in HollywoodStars: Brian Donlevy as Jeff Troy, Lucille Ball as Nancy TroySupport the show monthly at patreon.greatdetectives.netSupport the show on a one-time basis at http://support.greatdetectives.net.'Mail a donation to: Adam Graham, PO Box 15913, Boise, Idaho 83715Take the listener survey…http://survey.greatdetectives.netGive us a call 208-991-4783Follow us on Instagram at http://instagram.com/greatdetectivesBecome one of ourfriends on Facebook.Follow us on Twitter@radiodetectives
37:2416/04/2023
Lux Radio Theater: Sorry, Wrong Number (AWR0215)

Lux Radio Theater: Sorry, Wrong Number (AWR0215)

A wealthy woman (Barbara Stanwyck) overhears two men planning a murder on the phone. (Burt Lancaster co-stars.)Original Radio Broadcast Date: January 9, 1950Go to http://amazing.greatdetectives.net to subscribe to the podcast.Brought to you by the support of our Patreon listeners…http://patreon.greatdetectives.net
01:17:5722/03/2023
Twice Told Tale: The Abbotts and It's a Crime, Mr. Collins: The Fabulous Emerald Necklace

Twice Told Tale: The Abbotts and It's a Crime, Mr. Collins: The Fabulous Emerald Necklace

Today's Mystery:Pat uses Jean as a decoy to capture a jewel robber who murdered a wealthy man.Original Radio Broadcast Date: April 3, 1955Greg uses Gail as a decoy to capture a jewel robber who murdered a wealthy manOriginal Radio Broadcast Date: September 2, 1957Support the show monthly at patreon.greatdetectives.netSupport the show on a one-time basis at http://support.greatdetectives.net.Mail a donation to: Adam Graham, PO Box 15913, Boise, Idaho 83715Take the listener survey at http://survey.greatdetectives.netGive us a call at 208-991-4783Follow us on Instagram at http://instagram.com/greatdetectives
01:06:2512/03/2023
Jack Carson Show: Sam Spade

Jack Carson Show: Sam Spade

Today's Mystery: Jack Carson calls in Sam Spade for protection after receiving a threatening telegram.Original Radio Broadcast Date: March 5, 1947Support the show monthly at patreon.greatdetectives.netSupport the show on a one-time basis at http://support.greatdetectives.net.Mail a donation to: Adam Graham, PO Box 15913, Boise, Idaho 83715Take the listener survey…http://survey.greatdetectives.netGive us a call 208-991-4783Follow us on Instagram at http://instagram.com/greatdetectivesFollow us on Twitter@radiodetectivesJoin us again tomorrow for another detective drama from the Golden Age of Radio.
35:5905/03/2023
Hollywood Sound Stage: Call Northside 777

Hollywood Sound Stage: Call Northside 777

Today's mystery:A reporter responds to the ad of a mother who wants someone to clear her son of the murder of a police officer twelve years before.Original Radio Broadcast Date: December 27, 1951Support the show monthly at patreon.greatdetectives.netSupport the show on a one-time basis at http://support.greatdetectives.net.Mail a donation to: Adam Graham, PO Box 15913, Boise, Idaho 83715Take the listener survey at http://survey.greatdetectives.netGive us a call at 208-991-4783Follow us on Instagram at http://instagram.com/greatdetectivesFollow us on Twitter @radiodetectivesJoin us again tomorrow for another detective drama from the Golden Age of Radio.
41:2126/02/2023
Lux Radio Theater: Laura

Lux Radio Theater: Laura

As he investigates the murder of a young advertising executive (Gene Tierney), a police detective (Dana Andrews) begins to fall in love with the murdered woman.Original Radio Broadcast Date: February 5, 1945Support the show monthly at patreon.greatdetectives.netSupport the show on a one-time basis at http://support.greatdetectives.net.Mail a donation to: Adam Graham, PO Box 15913, Boise, Idaho 83715Take the listener survey at http://survey.greatdetectives.netGive us a call at 208-991-4783Follow us on Instagram at http://instagram.com/greatdetectivesFollow us on Twitter @radiodetectivesJoin us back here tomorrow for another old time radio detective drama.
01:03:5219/02/2023
Burns and Allen: Gracie Sends Sam Spade to Jail

Burns and Allen: Gracie Sends Sam Spade to Jail

Today's Mystery:George Burns and Sam Spade explain to a police lieutenant how Gracie got them thrown into jail for murder.Original Radio Broadcast Date: February 10, 1949Support the show monthly at patreon.greatdetectives.netSupport the show on a one-time basis at http://support.greatdetectives.net.Mail a donation to: Adam Graham, PO Box 15913, Boise, Idaho 83715Take the listener survey at http://survey.greatdetectives.netGive us a call at 208-991-4783Follow us on Instagram at http://instagram.com/greatdetectivesFollow us on Twitter @radiodetectives
34:2018/12/2022
Suspense: Out of Control

Suspense: Out of Control

Today's Mystery:A blind former police captain finds himself in the middle of an investigation of murder and blackmail.Original Radio Broadcast Date: March 28, 1946Support the show monthly at patreon.greatdetectives.netSupport the show on a one-time basis at http://support.greatdetectives.net.'Mail a donation to: Adam Graham, PO Box 15913, Boise, Idaho 83715Take the listener survey…http://survey.greatdetectives.netGive us a call 208-991-4783Follow us on Instagram at http://instagram.com/greatdetectivesBecome one of ourfriends on Facebook.Follow us on Twitter@radiodetectivesJoin us back here tomorrow for another old time radio detective audio drama.
34:0123/10/2022
Twice Told Tale: Michael Shayne and Gunsmoke

Twice Told Tale: Michael Shayne and Gunsmoke

In the Case of the Crooked Wheel, the owner of a casino has Michael Shayne come to investigate an apparent case of fraud at his casino.Original Air Date: 1947In Mark Dillon Goes to Gougeye, the wife of a casino owner has Marshall Dillon travel to the town of Gougeye, where she fears rumors of a crooked wheel will lead to her husband getting hung.Audition Date: June 11, 1949Support the show monthly at patreon.greatdetectives.netSupport the show on a one-time basis at http://support.greatdetectives.net.Mail a donation to: Adam Graham, PO Box 15913, Boise, Idaho 83715Take the listener survey at http://survey.greatdetectives.netGive us a call at 208-991-4783Follow us on Instagram at http://instagram.com/greatdetectivesFollow us on Twitter @radiodetectives
01:07:2904/09/2022
EP3854s: Mystery Audio: First Nighter Sam Spade Spoof

EP3854s: Mystery Audio: First Nighter Sam Spade Spoof

Sam Spade is called in to protect Mister First Nighter from being killed.The real mystery is where this audio came from.Support the show monthly at patreon.greatdetectives.netSupport the show on a one-time basis at http://support.greatdetectives.net.Mail a donation to: Adam Graham, PO Box 15913, Boise, Idaho 83715Take the listener survey at http://survey.greatdetectives.netGive us a call at 208-991-4783Follow us on Instagram at http://instagram.com/greatdetectivesFollow us on Twitter@radiodetectives
32:3828/08/2022
EP3848s: Lux Radio Theatre: Deadline at Dawn

EP3848s: Lux Radio Theatre: Deadline at Dawn

A street-smart dancer with regrets tries to clear the name of a naive sailor from her hometown.Original Air Date: May 20, 1946The Suspense version of this story https://www.spreaker.com/user/13210256/ep0800s-suspense-deadline-at-dawnSupport the show monthly at patreon.greatdetectives.netSupport the show on a one-time basis at http://support.greatdetectives.net.Mail a donation to: Adam Graham, PO Box 15913, Boise, Idaho 83715Take the listener survey at http://survey.greatdetectives.netGive us a call at 208-991-4783Follow us on Instagram at http://instagram.com/greatdetectivesFollow us on Twitter @radiodetectives
01:05:1520/08/2022
EP3800s: Campbell's Playhouse: The Glass Key

EP3800s: Campbell's Playhouse: The Glass Key

The best friend of a political boss believes the boss is innocent of murdering a senator's son, but he's one of the few who do.Original Air Date: March 10, 1939Support the show monthly at patreon.greatdetectives.netSupport the show on a one-time basis at http://support.greatdetectives.net.'Mail a donation to: Adam Graham, PO Box 15913, Boise, Idaho 83715Take the listener survey at http://survey.greatdetectives.netGive us a call at 208-991-4783Follow us on Instagram at http://instagram.com/greatdetectivesFollow us on Twitter@radiodetectives
01:09:0026/06/2022
Suspense: The Hands of Mister Ottermole

Suspense: The Hands of Mister Ottermole

A London police sergeant (Claude Rains) casts suspicions on a newspaper reporter (Vincent Price) as the perpetrator of a series of murders.Original Air Date: December 2, 1948Support the show monthly at patreon.greatdetectives.netSupport the show on a one-time basis at http://support.greatdetectives.net.Mail a donation to: Adam Graham, PO Box 15913, Boise, Idaho 83715Take the listener survey at http://survey.greatdetectives.netGive us a call at 208-991-4783Follow us on Instagram at http://instagram.com/greatdetectivesFollow us on Twitter@radiodetectives
36:3501/05/2022
EP3704s: Silver Theatre: Murder Unlimited

EP3704s: Silver Theatre: Murder Unlimited

A reporter tries to track down a gang that specializes in wholesale murder.Original Air Date: March 9, 1941Support the show monthly at patreon.greatdetectives.netSupport the show on a one-time basis at http://support.greatdetectives.net.Mail a donation to: Adam Graham, PO Box 15913, Boise, Idaho 83715Take the listener survey…http://survey.greatdetectives.netGive us a call 208-991-4783Follow us on Instagram at http://instagram.com/greatdetectivesFollow us on Twitter@radiodetectives
39:0106/03/2022
Suspense: The Thirty-Nine Steps

Suspense: The Thirty-Nine Steps

A bored British businessman gets more excitement than he bargained for when he becomes wanted by the police for a murder he didn't commit and caught up in a web of international intrigue.Original Air Date: March 3, 1952Support the show monthly at patreon.greatdetectives.netSupport the show on a one-time basis at http://support.greatdetectives.net.'Mail a donation to: Adam Graham, PO Box 15913, Boise, Idaho 83715Take the listener survey…http://survey.greatdetectives.netGive us a call 208-991-4783Follow us on Instagram at http://instagram.com/greatdetectivesBecome one of ourfriends on Facebook.Follow us on Twitter@radiodetectives
37:5202/01/2022
EP3602s: Lux Radio Theater: Blueprint for Murder

EP3602s: Lux Radio Theater: Blueprint for Murder

A man’s young niece dies and he begins to suspect that the beautiful stepmother poisoned her and he’s afraid his young nephew might be next. Original Air Date: March 29, 1954 Support the show mon Read more ...
01:04:1907/11/2021
EP3554s: The Saint: The Case of the Previewed Crime and the Saint and Barrie Craig: Visitor at Midnight (Twice Told Tale)

EP3554s: The Saint: The Case of the Previewed Crime and the Saint and Barrie Craig: Visitor at Midnight (Twice Told Tale)

A man claiming to be an autho Read more ...
01:01:3712/09/2021
EP3548s: Superman: The Puzzle of the Poison Pomegranate

EP3548s: Superman: The Puzzle of the Poison Pomegranate

Clark Kent investigates when a research scientist is found dead behind a locked room from poisoning. Original Air Date: November 26, 1949 Support the show monthly at Read more ...
37:4805/09/2021
EP3542s: Mercury Theater of the Air: The Immortal Sherlock Holmes

EP3542s: Mercury Theater of the Air: The Immortal Sherlock Holmes

Sherlock Holmes tries to recover blackmail letters leading to a confrontation with the Napoleon of Crime-Professor Moriarty. Original Air Date: September 25, 1938 Supp Read more ...
01:02:2029/08/2021
EP3500s: Proudly We Hail: This Could Be Murder

EP3500s: Proudly We Hail: This Could Be Murder

A San Francisco police inspector arrives at a scene of an apparent suicide that he suspects could be murder. Original Air Date: December 3, 1950 Support the show monthly at patreon.greatdetectives.net Support the show on a one-time basis at http://support.greatdetectives.net.‘ Mail a donation to: Adam Graham, PO Box 15913, Boise, Idaho 83715 Read more ...
33:5311/07/2021
EP3452s: Escape: The Follower

EP3452s: Escape: The Follower

A husband returns early from an out of town trip to find his wife missing and a former romantic rival murdered in his home.   Original Air Date: February 18, 1951 Support the show monthly at patreon.greatdetectives.net Support the show on a one-time basis at http://support.greatdetectives.net. Mail a donation to: Adam Graham, PO Box 15913,…
33:3816/05/2021
EP3404s: Voyage of the Scarlet Queen: Queen Anne Pistols and the Dealer on King George Road and Yours Truly Johnny Dollar: The Queen Anne Pi

EP3404s: Voyage of the Scarlet Queen: Queen Anne Pistols and the Dealer on King George Road and Yours Truly Johnny Dollar: The Queen Anne Pi

Captain Philip Kearney is hired to deliver a set of Queen Anne Pistols to a gun dealer when the Scarlet Queen is in port in Australia. Original Air Date: February 18, 1948 Johnny is called in to deliver a pair of highly insured Queen Anne Pistols to a Gun Dealer in Boston. Original Air Date:…
01:03:1921/03/2021
EP3398s:Jeff Regan: The Lady with the Golden Hair and Rocky Jordan: The Make-Up Man (Twice Told Tale)

EP3398s:Jeff Regan: The Lady with the Golden Hair and Rocky Jordan: The Make-Up Man (Twice Told Tale)

In Los Angeles, Regan is hired to protect a famous Hollywood make-up man who’s been shot at. Original Air Date: July 31, 1948 In Cairo, a famous Hollywood make-up man comes to Rocky for help after being shot at. Original Air Date: May 22, 1949 Support the show monthly at patreon.greatdetectives.net Support the show on…
01:08:5114/03/2021
EP3374: Suspense: End of the Road

EP3374: Suspense: End of the Road

A model turns to the assistant district attorney for help in dealing with an abusive husband. Original Air Date: January 31, 1960 Become one of our monthly patreon supporters at patreon.greatdetectives.net Support the show on a one-time basis at http://support.greatdetectives.net. Read more ...
31:4413/02/2021
EP3368: Suspense: The Thimble

EP3368: Suspense: The Thimble

The Assistant District Attorney investigates the death of a famous painter at the request of her mentally ill daughter. Original Air Date: November 22, 1959 Become one of our monthly patreon supporters at patreon.greatdetectives.net Support the show on a one-time basis at http://support.greatdetectives.net. Read more ...
23:4106/02/2021
EP3350s: Forecast: Deductions Deluxe: The Problem of the Painted Poddle

EP3350s: Forecast: Deductions Deluxe: The Problem of the Painted Poddle

Private Detective Roger Boon is called in to find out why a wealthy woman’s poodle was painted green. Original Air Date: July 28, 1941 Support the show monthly at Read more ...
39:3417/01/2021
EP3302s: Tonight at Nine Thirty: The Black Market Murders

EP3302s: Tonight at Nine Thirty: The Black Market Murders

A San Francisco police inspector investigates the apparent murder of a shady businessman. Original Air Date: March 16, 1945 Become one of our monthly patreon supporters at patreon.greatdetectives.net Support the show on a one-time basis at http://support.greatdetectives.net. Read more ...
33:5422/11/2020
EP3254s: Command Performance: Dick Tracy in B-Flat

EP3254s: Command Performance: Dick Tracy in B-Flat

Dick Tracy (Bing Crosby) is about to wed his long-time fiancee Tess Trueheart (Diana Shore) but his wedding keeps getting interrupted by desperate gangsters Flattop (Bob Hope), the Mole (Jimmy Durante), and Shaky (Frank Sinatra) Original Air Date: February 15, 1945 Support the show monthly at patreon.greatdetectives.net Support the show on a one-time basis at…
01:04:1827/09/2020