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Are you ready for a mystery? Get ready to unleash your inner sleuth. Every day Monday-Saturday, we feature a different detective audio drama from the Golden Age of Radio. Our current mystery-solving line-up of radio detectives includes The Adventures of the Falcon, Bulldog Drummond, Broadway's My Beat, Mr. and Mrs. North, Yours Truly Johnny Dollar, and Dragnet.Whether you want to listen to a mystery before going to sleep or enjoy some drama while driving, or just feel nostalgia for old-school radio fiction, we have you covered with six audio dramas every week.Podcast Award finalist Host Adam Graham has been your guide through dozens of old-time radio detective series since 2009. He provides insightful commentary and humor after each episode and responds to listener questions and feedback. You can subscribe to the Great Detectives of Old Time Radio from your favorite podcast app or by visiting our website at http://www.greatdetectives.net.We are currently in our fifteenth season of provided suspenseful mystery dramas. Our podcast feed captures the last 1,000 episodes we've released including all of seasons thirteen and fourteen, and part of season twelve. We have created two archive feeds: Volume 1, which features our first three seasons and Volume 2, which features seasons four-six, and Volume 3 which will feature Seasons Seven through Nine.Our feed includes old time radio recorded in Los Angeles, New York, and also Australia. The current actors featured in our old time radio detective podcast include Les Damon, Bob Bailey, Anthony Ross, Alice Frost and Joseph Curtin, Ned Wever, and Jack Webb. Other actors featured within the past 1,000 include Howard Duff, Glenn Langan, Herbert Marshall, Gerald Mohr, Joel McCrea, Les Tremayne, Jackson Beck, Santos Ortega, Karl Swenson, and more.
The Falcon: The Case of the Loose Lip (EP4557)
Today's Mystery:A shooting of an underworld character by a racketeer's thug sets off a string of double-crosses that leads to murder.Original Radio Broadcast Date: August 15, 1951Originating from New YorkStarring: Les Damon as The Falcon; Chuck Webster as Sergeant Corbett; Mandel Kramer; Bill ZuckertSupport 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.
34:5325/11/2024
Casey, Crime Photographer: After Turkey, the Bill (Encore) (EP4556e)
Casey and Ann look into a Thanksgiving Day hold-up.Original Air Date: November 27, 1947Originating in New YorkStarring: Staats Cotsworth as Flash CaseySupport the show monthly at https://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.
37:2324/11/2024
Dragnet: The Big .38 (EP4556)
Today's Mystery: Joe Friday and Ben Romero search for an armed robber who shot and killed a clerk.Original Radio Broadcast Date: October 5, 1950Originating from HollywoodStarring: Jack Webb as Sergeant Joe Friday; Barton Yarborough as Sergeant Ben Romero; Herb Butterfield; Jack KruschenSupport the show monthly at patreon.greatdetectives.netPatreon Supporter of the Day: Maggi, Patreon supporter since January 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 @radiodetectivesJoin us again on Monday for another detective drama from the Golden Age of Radio.
31:4023/11/2024
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00:0023/11/2024
Yours Truly Johnny Dollar: The Charmona Matter (EP4555)
Today's Mystery: Johnny goes to Buffalo to investigate the sinking of a $100,000 yacht and the loss of its owner.Original Radio Broadcast Date: September 8, 1957Originated from HollywoodStarring: Bob Bailey as Johnny Dollar; Les Tremayne; Mary Jane Croft; Harry Bartell; Vic Perrin; Bob BruceWhen making your travel plans, remember http://johnnydollarair.comBecome one of our Patreon Supporters at https://patreon.greatdetectives.netThank you to our Patreon Supporter of the Day: Rosa, Patreon supporter since January 2020.Take the listener survey at http://survey.greatdetectives.netGive us a call at 208-991-4783Follow us on Twitter @radiodetectivesJoin us again tomorrow for another detective drama from the Golden Age of Radio.
31:3422/11/2024
Mr. and Mrs. North: The Norths Get Wired for Sound (EP4554)
Today's Mystery: For a lark, the Norths record a record, and then someone tries to kill them in the cab on the way home.Original Radio Broadcast Date: July 19, 1944Originating from New York CityStarring: Joseph Curtain as Jerry North; Alice Frost as Pamela NorthSupport the show monthly at https://patreon.greatdetectives.netPatreon Supporter of the Day: Jim, Patreon supporter since April 2021.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 @radiodetectivesJoin us again tomorrow for another detective drama from the Golden Age of Radio.
29:3821/11/2024
Broadway's My Beat: The Joan Gale Murder Case (EP4553)
Today's Mystery: A woman is found murdered in a flower shop.Original Radio Broadcast Date: January 21, 1950Originating in HollywoodStarring: Larry Thor as Lieutenant Danny Clover; Charles Calvert as Sergeant Gino Tartaglia; Jack Kruschen as Sergeant Mugovin; Irene Tedrow; Edgar Barrier; Herb Vigran; Jerry HausnerSupport the show monthly at https://patreon.greatdetectives.netPatreon Supporter of the Day: Joey, Patreon Supporter since June 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 @radiodetectivesJoin us again tomorrow for another detective drama from the Golden Age of Radio.
33:4120/11/2024
Bulldog Drummond: Porcelain Ming Cat (EP4552)
Today's Mystery: A woman says her brother's life depends on her delivering a porcelain Ming cat, and asks Captain Drummond for protection.Original Radio Broadcast Date: UnknownOriginating in New YorkStarring: Ned Wever as Bulldog Drummond; Luis Van Rooten as DennySupport the show monthly at https://patreon.greatdetectives.netPatreon Supporter of the Day: Alexandra, Patreon supporter since September 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 @radiodetectivesJoin us again tomorrow for another detective drama from the Golden Age of Radio.
40:1619/11/2024
The Falcon: The Case of the Hypocritical Hypo (EP4551)
Today's Mystery: A woman hires The Falcon to find her missing hypochondriac husband.Original Radio Broadcast Date: August 1, 1951Originating from New YorkStarring: Les Damon as The Falcon; Chuck Webster as Sergeant Corbett; Jackson Beck; Mandel KramerSupport the show monthly at patreon.greatdetectives.netPatreon Supporter of the Day: Pam, Patreon supporter since February 2024.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 @radiodetectivesJoin us again tomorrow for another detective drama from the Golden Age of Radio.
39:4518/11/2024
Cavalcade of America: The Pinkerton Man (EP4550s)
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 @radiodetectivesJoin us again tomorrow for another detective drama from the Golden Age of Radio.
33:1717/11/2024
Dragnet: The Big Death (EP4550)
Today's Mystery: A man reports that his ex-boss tried to hire him to murder his wife.Original Radio Broadcast Date: September 28, 1950Originating from HollywoodStarring: Jack Webb as Sergeant Joe Friday; Barton Yarborough as Sergeant Ben RomeroSupport the show monthly at patreon.greatdetectives.netPatreon Supporter of the Day:Stephen, Patreon supporter since July 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 @radiodetectivesJoin us again on Monday for another detective drama from the Golden Age of Radio.
30:2416/11/2024
Yours Truly Johnny Dollar: The Poor Little RIch Girl Matter (EP4549)
Today's Mystery: Johnny goes to Los Angeles to investigate a wealthy woman's suspicious application for $200,000 in life insurance on her husband that she wants to keep secret from him.Original Radio Broadcast Date: September 1, 1957Originating from HollywoodStarring: Bob Bailey as Johnny Dollar; Virginia Gregg; Herb Ellis; Frank Nelson; Marvin Miller; Peter LeedsWhen making your travel plans, remember http://johnnydollarair.comBecome one of our Patreon Supporters at https://patreon.greatdetectives.netThank you to our Patreon Supporter of the Day: Louis, Patreon Supporter since March 2018Take the listener survey at http://survey.greatdetectives.netGive us a call at 208-991-4783Follow us on Twitter @radiodetectivesJoin us again tomorrow for another detective drama from the Golden Age of Radio.
41:4215/11/2024
Mr. and Mrs. North: The Wilbur Wills Matter (EP4548)
Today's Mystery: A man invites the Norths to his house to solve a murder that hasn't happened yet - his own.Original Radio Broadcast Date: May 24, 1944Originating from New York CityStarring: Joseph Curtain as Jerry North; Alice Frost as Pamela NorthSupport the show monthly at https://patreon.greatdetectives.netPatreon Supporter of the Day: J. Marcus, Patreon Supporter since November 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 @radiodetectivesJoin us again tomorrow for another detective drama from the Golden Age of Radio.
35:4914/11/2024
Broadway's My Beat: The Mary Murdoch Murder Case (EP4547)
Today's Mystery:The wife of an old-time bootlegger dies in Danny's office.Original Radio Broadcast Date: January 7, 1950Originating in HollywoodStarring: Larry Thor as Lieutenant Danny Clover; Charles Calvert as Sergeant Gino Tartaglia; Jack MoylesSupport the show monthly at https://patreon.greatdetectives.netPatreon Supporter of the Day: Stephen, Patreon supporter since July 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 @radiodetectivesJoin us again tomorrow for another detective drama from the Golden Age of Radio.
38:0413/11/2024
Bulldog Drummond: Death Under the Big Top (EP4546)
Today's Mystery: A beautiful woman at the circus asks Captain Drummond to embrace her, and gives him a gun that leads him to investigate a murder in a high-wire act.Original Radio Broadcast Date: July 7, 1948Originating in New YorkStarring: Ned Wever as Bulldog Drummond; Luis Van Rooten as DennySupport the show monthly at https://patreon.greatdetectives.netPatreon Supporter of the Day: Jack, Patreon supporter since November 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@radiodetectivesJoin us again tomorrow for another detective drama from the Golden Age of Radio.
34:0412/11/2024
Falcon: The Case of Plenty Twenty (EP4545)
Today's Mystery:An engraver, who has created high-quality counterfeit plates, is murdered.Original Radio Broadcast Date: July 25, 1951Originating from New York Starring: Les Damon as The Falcon; Chuck Webster as Sergeant Corbett; Bill Zuckert; Ralph BellSupport the show montly at patreon.greatdetectives.netPatreon Supporter of the Day: David, Patreon supporter since August 2017.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.
35:5711/11/2024
Pat Novak for Hire: John St. John (Encore) (EP4544e)
An old man is killed and with his dying last word, he asks Novak to deliver a letter to John St. John.Original Air Date: October 13, 1946Originating in San FranciscoStarring: Jack Webb as Pat Novak; Tudor Owen as Jocko MadiganSupport the show monthly at https://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.
35:2910/11/2024
Dragnet: The Big Pair (EP4544)
Today's Mystery: A twelve-year-old and a grandfather return from a trip to Indiana to find all their belongings from their home stolen.Original Radio Broadcast Date: September 21, 1950Originating from HollywoodStarring: Jack Webb as Sergeant Joe Friday; Barton Yarborough as Sergeant Ben RomeroSupport the show monthly at patreon.greatdetectives.netPatreon Supporter of the Day: Michael, Patreon Supporter since August 2016Support 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 on Monday for another detective drama from the Golden Age of Radio.
33:0909/11/2024
Yours Truly Johnny Dollar: The Smokey Sleeper Matter (EP4543)
Today's Mystery: Johnny is sent to Vineland, New Jersey to find out if a fire that destroyed $80,000 in mattresses was arson.Original Radio Broadcast Date: August 25, 1957Originating from HollywoodStarring: Bob Bailey as Johnny Dollar; Russell Thorson; Jack Edwards; Will Wright; Paul Dubov; Lawrence DobkinWhen making your travel plans, remember http://johnnydollarair.comBecome one of our Patreon Supporters at https://patreon.greatdetectives.netThank you to our Patreon Supporter of the Day:Take the listener survey at http://survey.greatdetectives.netGive us a call at 208-991-4783Follow us on Twitter @radiodetectivesJoin us again tomorrow for another detective drama from the Golden Age of Radio.
38:2208/11/2024
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00:0008/11/2024
Mr. and Mrs. North: The Little Man Who Wasn't There (EP4542)
Today's Mystery: A little man dies on the Norths' door as a warning that someone wants to kill Pamela North.Original Radio Broadcast Date: April 12, 1944Originating from New York CityStarring: Joseph Curtain as Jerry North; Alice Frost as Pamela NorthSupport the show monthly at https://patreon.greatdetectives.netPatreon Supporter of the Day: Ben, Patreon Supporter Since September 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…http://survey.greatdetectives.netGive us a call 208-991-4783Follow us on Instagram at http://instagram.com/greatdetectivesBecome one of our friends on Facebook.Follow us on Twitter@radiodetectivesJoin us again tomorrow for another detective drama from the Golden Age of Radio.
35:0507/11/2024
Broadway's My Beat: The John Lomax Murder Case (EP4541)
Today's Mystery: Around New Year's Eve, a drunk in a skid row hotel claims to be a man who was supposed to have died in a hit-and-run.Original Radio Broadcast Date:December 31, 1949Originating in HollywoodStarring: Larry Thor as Lieutenant Danny Clover; Charles Calvert as Sergeant Gino Tartaglia; Jeanette Nolan; Jay Novello; Leo Penn; Fred Howard; Bob Bruce; Barton YarboroughSupport the show monthly at https://patreon.greatdetectives.netPatreon Supporter of the Day: Candyce, Patreon Supporter since October 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 @radiodetectivesJoin us again tomorrow for another detective drama from the Golden Age of Radio.
35:2506/11/2024
Bulldog Drummond: The Case of the Dead Beat (EP4540)
Today's Mystery: A ex-con trying to go straight claims that someone's trying to kill him and asks Captain Drummond for help.Original Radio Broadcast Date: June 30, 1948Originating in New YorkStarring: Ned Wever as Bulldog Drummond; Luis Van Rooten as DennySupport the show monthly at https://patreon.greatdetectives.netPatreon Supporter of the Day: Dr. Joseph, Patreon supporter since August 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 @radiodetectivesJoin us again tomorrow for another detective drama from the Golden Age of Radio.
33:5005/11/2024
The Falcon: The Case of the Cautious Cousin (EP4539)
Today's Mystery: A man is poisoned in the presence of the Falcon and the finger of suspicion is pointed at his cousin.Original Radio Broadcast Date: July 18, 1951Originating from New YorkStarred: Les Damon as the Falcon, Chuck Webster as Sergeant CorbettSupport the show monthly at patreon.greatdetectives.netPatreon Supporter of the DaySupport 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@radiodetectivesJoin us again tomorrow for another detective drama from the Golden Age of Radio.
30:4204/11/2024
Pat Novak for Hire: Sam Toliver (Encore) (EP4538e)
Pat Novak does a favor for a friend who has just gotten out of prison - he picks up a package. He returns to his office to find a cop standing over a dead body.Original Air Date: April 23, 1949Originating in HollywoodStarring: Jack Webb as Pat Novak; Raymond Burr as Inspector Hellman; and Tudor Owen as Jocko MadiganSupport the show monthly at https://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.
38:4203/11/2024
Dragnet: The Big Make (EP4538)
Today's Mystery: Friday and Romero investigate a robbery and shooting at a bakery.Original Radio Broadcast Date: September 14, 1950Originating from HollywoodStarring: Jack Webb as Sergeant Joe Friday; Barton Yarborough as Sergeant Ben Romero; Herb ButterfieldSupport the show monthly at patreon.greatdetectives.netPatreon Supporter of the Day: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 @radiodetectivesJoin us again on Monday for another detective drama from the Golden Age of Radio.
31:3702/11/2024
Yours Truly Johnny Dollar: The Killers Brand Matter (EP4537)
Today's Mystery: Johnny goes to a small town celebrating frontier days, where an insured promoter has had an attempt on his life.Original Radio Broadcast Date: August 11, 1957Originating from HollywoodStarring: Bob Bailey as Johnny Dollar; Mary Jane Croft; Harry Bartell; Joseph Kearns; Lawrence Dobkin; Frank Gerstle; Barney PhillipsWhen making your travel plans, remember http://johnnydollarair.comBecome one of our Patreon Supporters at https://patreon.greatdetectives.netThank you to our Patreon Supporters of the Day: Jack, Jennifer, Bruce, Patreon Supporters since November 2019Take the listener survey at http://survey.greatdetectives.netGive us a call at 208-991-4783Follow us on Twitter @radiodetectivesJoin us again tomorrow for another detective drama from the Golden Age of Radio.
34:0301/11/2024
Mr. and Mrs. North: The Norths Go to the Dogs (EP4536)
Today's Mystery: The Norths go to the dog show, where Pam is mistaken for a countess, and she and Jerry are both kidnapped.Original Radio Broadcast Date: February 2, 1944Originating from New York CityStarring: Joseph Curtain as Jerry North; Alice Frost as Pamela NorthSupport the show monthly at https://patreon.greatdetectives.netPatreon Supporter of the Day:Sergey, Patreon supporter since May 2020.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 @radiodetectivesJoin us again tomorrow for another detective drama from the Golden Age of Radio.
33:1931/10/2024
Broadway's My Beat: The Henry Baker Murder Case (EP4535)
Today's Mystery: A little man, who is trying to give away his fortune, is murdered.Original Radio Broadcast Date: December 17, 1949Originating in HollywoodStarring: Larry Thor as Lieutenant Danny Clover; Charles Calvert as Sergeant Gino Tartaglia; Jerry Hausner; Rolfe Sedan; Byron Kane; Lou Merrill; Joan BanksSupport the show monthly at https://patreon.greatdetectives.netPatreon Supporter of the Day: Bruce, Patreon Supporter since March 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 @radiodetectivesJoin us again tomorrow for another detective drama from the Golden Age of Radio.
39:4330/10/2024
Bulldog Drummond: Death Has a New Look (EP4534)
Today's Mystery: Captain Drummond and Denny are summoned to a Carribean island to take on a devil-worshipping cult.Original Radio Broadcast Date: June 23, 1948Originating in New YorkStarring: Ned Wever as Bulldog Drummond; Luis Van Rooten as DennySupport the show monthly at https://patreon.greatdetectives.netPatreon Supporter of the Day: Eliza, Patreon Supporter since July 2021.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 @radiodetectivesJoin us again tomorrow for another detective drama from the Golden Age of Radio.
38:4529/10/2024
The Falcon: The Case of Vanishing Varmit (EP4533)
Today's Mystery: A criminal with a grudge against The Falcon escapes prison.Original Radio Broadcast Date: July 11, 1951Originating from New YorkStarring: Les Damon as The Falcon; Chuck Webster as Sergeant Corbett; Ralph Bell John GibsonSupport the show monthly at patreon.greatdetectives.netPatreon Supporter of the Day: Donna, Patreon Supporter since March 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 @radiodetectivesJoin us again tomorrow for another detective drama from the Golden Age of Radio.
35:2028/10/2024
Lux Radio Theater: The War of the Worlds (AWR0261)
Today's story: Martians invade the Earth in the mid-1950s.Original Air Date: February 8, 1955Originating in HollywoodStarring: Dana Andrews as Dr. Clayton Forrester; Pat Crowley as Sylvia Van Buren; Les Tremayne as Major General Mann; Herb Butterfield; Bill Bouchey; Parley Baer; Paul Frees; Ken Peters; Howard McNear; William Conrad; George Neise; Bob Bailey; Herb Ellis; Irene Tedrow; Don Diamond; Jack Kruschen; Frank Gerstle; George Baxter; Truda Marson; Edward MarrGo to http://amazing.greatdetectives.net to subscribe to the podcast.Brought to you by the support of our Patreon listeners…http://patreon.greatdetectives.netSupport the show monthly at patreon.greatdetectives.netPatreon Supporter of the Day:Rebecca, Patreon Supporter since February 2021Support the show on a one-time basis at http://support.greatdetectives.net.
01:13:2227/10/2024
Dragnet: The Big Poison (EP4532)
Today's Mystery: Joe Friday and Ben Romero are called in when an elderly couple disappears.Original Radio Broadcast Date: September 7, 1950Originating from HollywoodStarring: Jack Webb as Sergeant Joe Friday; Barton Yarborough as Sergeant Ben RomeroSupport the show monthly at patreon.greatdetectives.netPatreon Supporter of the Day: Hilve, Patreon Supporter since December 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 @radiodetectivesJoin us again on Monday for another detective drama from the Golden Age of Radio.
32:4626/10/2024
Yours Truly Johnny Dollar: The Wayward Widow Matter (EP4531)
Today's Mystery: Johnny is called in to protect an insured wealthy widow and a statue she's taking to her summerhouse.Original Radio Broadcast Date: August 4, 1957Originating from HollywoodStarring: Bob Bailey as Johnny Dollar; Virginia Gregg; Harry Bartell; Eric Snowden; Frank GerstleWhen making your travel plans, remember http://johnnydollarair.comBecome one of our Patreon Supporters at https://patreon.greatdetectives.netThank you to our Patreon Supporter of the Day: Lisa, Patreon supporter since May 2021Take the listener survey at http://survey.greatdetectives.netGive us a call at 208-991-4783Follow us on Twitter @radiodetectivesJoin us again tomorrow for another detective drama from the Golden Age of Radio.
38:2825/10/2024
Mr. and Mrs. North: The Literary Murder (EP4530)
Today's Mystery: Pam loses the phone number of an author who called Jerry, and a criminal becomes convinced that Jerry and the author are in a conspiracy to commit murder.Original Radio Broadcast Date: January 26, 1944Originating from New York CityStarring: Joseph Curtain as Jerry North; Alice Frost as Pamela North; Frank Lovejoy as Lieutenant Bill WeigandSupport the show monthly at https://patreon.greatdetectives.netPatreon Supporter of the Day: Jan, Patreon since December 2019.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 @radiodetectivesJoin us again tomorrow for another detective drama from the Golden Age of Radio.
35:2724/10/2024
Broadway's My Beat: The Tori Jones Murder Case (EP4529)
Today's Mystery: A model calls Danny fearing for his life. Danny finds her dead.Original Radio Broadcast Date: December 10, 1949Originating in HollywoodStarring: Larry Thor as Lieutenant Danny Clover; Charles Calvert as Gino Tartaglia; Jack Kruschen as Detective Muggavan; Virginia Gregg; Ed Begley; Elliott Reid, ichael Ann Barrett. and Jay NovelloSupport the show monthly at https://patreon.greatdetectives.netPatreon Supporter of the Day:J. Marcus, Patreon Supporter since November 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 @radiodetectivesJoin us again tomorrow for another detective drama from the Golden Age of Radio.
35:4523/10/2024
Bulldog Drummond: Death in the Deep (EP4528)
Today's Mystery:While deep-sea fishing, Captain Drummond and Denny find a man who was shot to death more than 60 miles from land.Original Radio Broadcast Date: June 16, 1948Originating in New YorkStarring: Ned Wever as Bulldog Drummond; Luis Van Rooten as DennySupport the show monthly at https://patreon.greatdetectives.netPatreon Supporter of the Day: Tom, Patreon Supporter Since December 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 @radiodetectivesJoin us again tomorrow for another detective drama from the Golden Age of Radio.
32:0822/10/2024
The Falcon: The Case of Everybody's Gun (EP4527)
Today's Mystery: Mike is hired to investigate a charity grifter, and then his client is murdered.Original Radio Broadcast Date: July 4, 1951Originating from New YorkStarring: Les Damon as The Falcon; Chuck Webster as Sergeant Corbett; Mandel KramerSupport the show monthly at patreon.greatdetectives.netPatreon Supporter of the DaySupport 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.
40:3821/10/2024
Fifteen Years Ago (EP4526s)
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 @radiodetectivesJoin us again tomorrow for another detective drama from the Golden Age of Radio.
03:10:5620/10/2024
Dragnet: The Big Check (EP4526)
Today's Mystery: Joe Friday and Ben Romero search for a check forger who's been passing checks at small businesses.Original Radio Broadcast Date: August 31, 1950Originating from HollywoodStarring: Jack Webb as Sergeant Joe Friday; Barton Yarborough as Sergeant Ben Romero; Peggy Webber; Herb ButterfieldSupport the show monthly at patreon.greatdetectives.netPatreon Supporter of the Day: April, Patreon supporter since February 2017.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 @radiodetectivesJoin us again on Monday for another detective drama from the Golden Age of Radio.
34:2119/10/2024
Yours Truly Johnny Dollar: The Confederate Coinage Matter (EP4525)
Today's Mystery: Johnny goes to Birmingham, Alabama to investigate the theft of a rare Confederate coin.Original Radio Broadcast Date: July 28, 1957Originating from HollywoodStarring: Bob Bailey as Johnny Dollar; Virginia Gregg; Eleanor Audley; Herb Ellis; Herb Vigran; Forrest Lewis; Vic PerrinWhen making your travel plans, remember http://johnnydollarair.comBecome one of our Patreon Supporters at https://patreon.greatdetectives.netThank you to our Patreon Supporter of the Day: Kellie, Patreon Supporter since September 2018Take the listener survey at http://survey.greatdetectives.netGive us a call at 208-991-4783Follow us on Twitter @radiodetectivesJoin us again tomorrow for another detective drama from the Golden Age of Radio.
36:2918/10/2024
Mr. and Mrs. North: The Missing Sparkler (EP4524)
Today's Mystery: While on a train, a beautiful bracelet appears in the Norths' compartment, and then disappears.Original Radio Broadcast Date: Sometime in 1943Originating from New York CityStarring: Joseph Curtain as Jerry North; Alice Frost as Pamela NorthSupport the show monthly at https://patreon.greatdetectives.netPatreon Supporter of the Day: Sergey, Patreon Supporter since May 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 @radiodetectivesJoin us again tomorrow for another detective drama from the Golden Age of Radio.
36:2017/10/2024
Broadway's My Beat: The Sherman Gates Murder Case (EP4523)
Today's Mystery: Danny investigates when a man is found dead in a movie theater seat.Original Radio Broadcast Date: December 3, 1949Originating in HollywoodStarring: Larry Thor as Lieutenant Danny Clover; Charles Calvert as Gino Tartaglia; Junius Matthews; Mary Jane Croft; Paul Dubov; Herbert Rawlinson; Joyce McCluskey; Joe ForteSupport the show monthly at https://patreon.greatdetectives.netPatreon Supporter of the Day: Stephen, Patreon Supporter since July 2024.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 @radiodetectivesJoin us again tomorrow for another detective drama from the Golden Age of Radio.
36:4816/10/2024
Bulldog Drummond: Death Uses Disappearing Ink (EP4522)
Today's Mystery: Captain Drummond tries to remember how he got into a dangerous situation with a life on the line. It all started with a mysterious woman showing up in his compartment on an East-bound train.Original Radio Broadcast Date: June 9, 1948Originating in New YorkStarring: Ned Wever as Bulldog Drummond, Luis Van Rooten as DennySupport the show monthly at https://patreon.greatdetectives.netPatreon Supporter of the Day: Alana, Patreon supporter since September 2015.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…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@radiodetectivesJoin us again tomorrow for another detective drama from the Golden Age of Radio.
40:0315/10/2024
The Falcon: The Case of the Nervous Shakedown (EP4521)
Today's Mystery: A blackmailer is killed after the fiancé of a victim confronts him.Original Radio Broadcast Date: June 27, 1951Originating from New YorkStarred: Les Damon as the Falcon, Chuck Webster as Sergeant Corbett, Mandel Kramer, Maurice TarplinSupport the show monthly at patreon.greatdetectives.netPatreon Supporter of the Day: Greg, Patreon supporter since February 2024.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…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@radiodetectivesJoin us again tomorrow for another detective drama from the Golden Age of Radio.
32:2914/10/2024
Murder Clinic: The Tragedy at Marsden Manor (Encore) (EP4520e)
Poirot is called upon by the insurance to investigate the apparent natural death of a wealthy man who just passed a physical for a life insurance policy for his young wife.Original Air Date: October 6, 1942Originated in New YorkStarring: Maurice Tarplin as PoirotSupport 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.
33:1813/10/2024
Dragnet: The Big Chance (EP4520)
Todays Mystery: Joe Friday and Ben Romero join an inter-agency search for a missing Highway Patrol Officer.Original Radio Broadcast Date: August 24, 1950Originating from HollywoodStarred: Jack Webb as Sergeant Joe Friday, Barton Yarborough as Sergeant Ben Romero, Raymond Burr, Herb Butterfield, Stacy HarrisSupport the show monthly at patreon.greatdetectives.netPatreon Supporter of the Day: Mark, Patreon Supporter since January 2016Support 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@radiodetectivesJoin us again on Monday for another detective drama from the Golden Age of Radio.
32:4312/10/2024
Yours Truly Johnny Dollar: The Yours Truly Matter (EP4519)
Today's Mystery: Johnny and Buster Favor are carjacked on a desert road on a hot night.Original Radio Broadcast Date: July 21, 1957Originated from HollywoodStars: Bob Bailey as Johnny Dollar. Virginia Gregg, Lawrence Dobkin, Barney Phillips, Chester Stratton, Junius MatthewsWhen making your travel plans, remember http://johnnydollarair.comBecome one of our Patreon Supporters at https://patreon.greatdetectives.netThank you to our Patreon Supporter of the Day: Helen Patreon supporter since June 2015.Take the listener survey…http://survey.greatdetectives.netGive us a call 208-991-4783Become one of our friends on Facebook.Follow us on Twitter @radiodetectivesJoin us again tomorrow for another detective drama from the Golden Age of Radio.
44:2011/10/2024
Mr. and Mrs. North: The Norths Buy a Letter (EP4518)
Today's Mystery: A perjurer whose testimony got a friend of the Norths' convicted of murder is offering them a chance to buy a letter that clears their friend's name.Original Radio Broadcast Date: October 6, 1943Originated from New York CityStarred: Joseph Curtain as Jerry North, Alice Frost as Pamela NorthSupport 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…http://survey.greatdetectives.netGive us a call 208-991-4783Follow us on Instagram at http://instagram.com/greatdetectivesBecome one of our friends on Facebook.Follow us on Twitter@radiodetectivesJoin us again tomorrow for another detective drama from the Golden Age of Radio.
37:5010/10/2024
Broadway's My Beat: The Mary Gilbert Murder Case (EP4517)
Today's Mystery: At the request of the mother of a condemned man, Danny re-investigates the murder of a jeweler's daughter.Original Radio Broadcast Date: November 26, 1945Originated in HollywoodStars: Larry Thor as Lieutenant Danny Cloverk, Charles Calvert as Sergeant Gino Tartaglia, Lillian Buyeff, Parley Baer, Tony Barrett, David Ellis, Vivian BaylorSupport the show monthly at https://patreon.greatdetectives.netPatreon Supporter of the Day: Michelle, Patreon Supporter since January 2022Support 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 our friends on Facebook.Follow us on Twitter@radiodetectivesJoin us again tomorrow for another detective drama from the Golden Age of Radio.
39:1209/10/2024