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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.
Philo Vance: The Argyle Murder Case (EP4152)
Today's Mystery:An actor is found murdered on a ferry boat wearing a pair of argyle socks that doesn't match the rest of his outfit.Original Radio Broadcast Date: June 27, 1950Originated in: New York CityStarred: Jackson Beck as Philo Vance, George Petrie as District Attorney MarkhamToday's program was provided by Radio Archives.Email [email protected] to get a free audiobook, a free ebook, and free old time radio collection.Listerners to the GDOTR can get 50% off on a subscription to receive 600 transcription transfers per month for the next five years through Radio Archives. You can try a sample month for $59.98 (proceeds go to the Great Detectives of Old Time Radio) and support the Great Detectives of Old Time Radio at this 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 Instagramat http://instagram.com/greatdetectivesFollow us on Twitter @radiodetectivesJoin us again tomorrow for another detective drama from the Golden Age of Radio.
32:3710/08/2023
Dangerous Assignment: Epidemic-Needle in a Haystack (EP4151)
Today's Mystery: Steve is sent to a U.S.-occupied town in West Germany to find the source of an epidemic that's making everyone sick.Original Radio Broadcast Date: May 11, 1951Originated in HollywoodStars: Brian Donlevy as Steve Mitchell, Herb Butterfield as the CommissionerSupport 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.
40:3709/08/2023
Yours Truly Johnny Dollar: The LaMarr Matter, Episodes One and Two (EP4150)
Today's Mystery: Johnny meets a beautiful woman while on vacation and falls for her. Her insured father dies and Johnny is assigned to investigate.Original Radio Broadcast Dates: March 26 and 27, 1956Originated from HollywoodStars: Bob Bailey as Johnny Dollar, Virginia Gregg, Harry Bartell, Lawrence Dobkin, Eric Snowden, Howard McNear, John Dehner, Jeanne Tatum,Joseph Kearns, Paul Richards, Jack MoylesWhen making your travel plans, remember http://johnnydollarair.comTake 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.
41:0308/08/2023
Sam Spade: The Chateau McCloud Caper (EP4149)
Today's Mystery:Sam is hired by a man who received a threat after scheduling a ski weekend with a bunch of volatile guests.Original Radio Broadcast Date: January 26, 1951Originated from HollywoodStarred Steven Dunne as Sam Spade, Lurene Tuttle as Effie, William Conrad, Jay NovelloSupport 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.
36:1507/08/2023
Voice of the Army: The Flying Dutchman (Old Time Radio Snack Wagon Sneak Preview)
In this episode of Voice of the Army, Jimmy Stewart narrates the story of an ill-fated plane in the Pacific Theater during World War II...and a legend that goes along with it.Original Radio Broadcast Date: June 1, 1949Originated from HollywoodAlso featured: Jeff Chandler and Sam EdwardsSupport the show on a One-Time basis at https://support.greatdetectives.netand become one of our Patreon Supporters at https://patreon.greatdetectives.netSubscribe to the Podcast at http://www.snackwagon.net or wherever you download your podcasts from.
23:4506/08/2023
Crime Fighters: A New England Detective (EP4148)
Today's Mystery:A New England detective is also a parole officer for a young man who was convicted of theft. Does the ex-convict really want to go straight and will he actually be allowed to?Original Radio Broadcast Date: January 9, 1950Originated in New YorkStarred: Raymond Edward Johsnon, Alan Stevenson, Ian Martin, Abby Lewis, and Rock RogersSupport 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 @radiodetectivesJJoin us again Monday for another detective drama from the Golden Age of Radio.
36:2505/08/2023
Yours Truly Johnny Dollar: The Jolly Rogers Fraud Matter, Episodes Three, Four, and Five (EP4147)
Today's Mystery:The only witness who could have told Johnny about the explosion of a yacht owned by an infamous international figure died before Johnny could talk to him, but Johnny's not giving up yet.Original Radio Broadcast Dates: March 21-23, 1956Originated from HollywoodStars: Bob Bailey as Johnny Dollar, Jeanette Nolan, Lucille Meredith, Carleton Young, Herb Ellis, Jack Petruzzi, Bob Bruce, Herb Butterfield, Paul Richards, Edgar Barrier, Russell Thorson, Jack Moyles, Frank GerstleWhen making your travel plans, remember http://johnnydollarair.comTake 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.
49:3304/08/2023
Philo Vance: The Prize Ring Murder Case (EP4146)
Today's Mystery:A boxer's manager is killed during a prize fight.Original Radio Broadcast Date: June 20, 1950Originated in: New York CityStarred: Jackson Beck as Philo Vance, George Petrie as District Attorney MarkhamToday's program was provided by Radio Archives. Email [email protected] to get a free audiobook, a free ebook, and free old time radio collection.Listeners to the GDOTR can get 50% off on a subscription to receive 600 transcription transfers per month for the next five years through Radio Archives. You can try a sample month for $59.98 (proceeds go to the Great Detectives of Old Time Radio) and support the Great Detectives of Old Time Radio at this 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 @radiodetectivesJoin us again tomorrow for another detective drama from the Golden Age of Radio.
38:2103/08/2023
Dangerous Assignment: Find Rudolf Karpel (EP4145)
Today's Mystery:Steve goes to Rotterdam, Netherlands on a tip from a female track athlete who claims to have seen a Nazi war criminal at a china shop. The problem? The china shop has disappeared and everyone claims it was never there.Original Radio Broadcast Date: May 4, 1951Originated in HollywoodStars: Brian Donlevy as Steve Mitchell, Herb Butterfield as the Commissioner, Martha Wentworth, Sidney Miller, Barney Phillips, Tony Barrett, Virginia GreggSupport 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.net\Give 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.
40:4402/08/2023
Yours Truly Johnny Dollar: The Jolly Rogers Fraud Matter, Episodes One and Two (EP4144)
Today's Mystery: Johnny goes to San Diego to investigate a $460,000 claim on a Yacht and finds the local adjuster has been fatally wounded.Original Radio Broadcast Dates: March 19 and 20, 1956Originated from HollywoodStars: Bob Bailey as Johnny Dollar, Virginia Gregg, Forrest Lewis, Paul Frees, Jay Novello, Harry Bartell, Don Diamond, Vic PerrinWhen making your travel plans, remember http://johnnydollarair.comTake 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.
37:3401/08/2023
Sam Spade: The Cloak and Dagger Caper (EP4143)
Today's Mystery :A mysterious woman comes to Sam Spade's apartment dressed as a harem girl, tries to poison Spade, and accidentally kills herself.Original Radio Broadcast Date: January 19, 1951Originated from HollywoodStarred Steven Dunne as Sam Spade, Lurene Tuttle as EffieSupport 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.
37:1631/07/2023
Tales of the Texas Rangers: Drive In (EP4142)
Today's Mystery:A couple are held up by a teenage boy at a drive in theater.Original Radio Broadcast Date: September 14, 1952Originated from HollywoodStarred: Joel McCrea as Jace Pearson, Tony BarrettBecome one of our monthly patreon supporters 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 on Monday for another detective drama from the Golden Age of Radio.
41:2129/07/2023
Yours Truly Johnny Dollar: The Clinton Matter, Episodes Three, Four, and Five (EP4141)
Today's Mystery:Johnny is convinced that there was fraud in the fire that burned down a school in a small town, but everyone's afraid to talk.Original Radio Broadcast Dates: March 14-16, 1956Originated from HollywoodStars: Bob Bailey as Johnny Dollar. Jeanette Nolan, Lucille Meredith, Carleton Young, Herb Ellis, Jack Petruzzi, Bob Bruce, Herb Butterfield, Paul Richards, Edgar Barrier, Russell Thorson, Jack Moyles, Frank GerstleWhen making your travel plans, remember http://johnnydollarair.comTake 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.
46:5428/07/2023
Philo Vance: The Full Dress Murder Case (EP4140)
Today's Mystery:A homeless woman is found murdered in full evening dress.Original Radio Broadcast Date: June 13, 1950Originated in: New York CityStarred: Jackson Beck as Philo Vance, George Petrie as District Attorney MarkhamSupport 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.
34:4126/07/2023
Dangeorus Assignment: Outlaw Radio Station (EP4139)
Today's Mystery:Steve is called in to a Balkan country to stop an American who is running an illegal radio station broadcasting anti-American propaganda.Original Radio Broadcast Date: April 28, 1951Originated in HollywoodStars: Brian Donlevy as Steve Mitchell, Herb Butterfield as the Commissioner, Paul Frees, Jeanne Bates, Don Diamond, Stacy Harris, Tim Graham, Shepard MenkenSupport 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.
39:0626/07/2023
Yours Truly Johnny Dollar: The Clinton Matter, Episodes One and Two (EP4138)
Today's Mystery: Johnny goes to a small Colorado town to investigate reports that a new school building is structurally unsound. Johnny arrives to find it on fire.Original Radio Broadcast Dates: March 12 and 13, 1956Originated from HollywoodStars: Bob Bailey as Johnny Dollar. Jeanette Nolan, Lucille Meredith, Carleton Young, Herb Ellis, Jack Petruzzi, Bob Bruce, Herb Butterfield, Paul Richards, Edgar Barrier, Russell Thorson, Jack Moyles, Frank GerstleWhen making your travel plans, remember http://johnnydollarair.comTake the listener survey…http://survey.greatdetectives.netGive us a call 208-991-4783ecome one of our friends on Facebook.Follow us on Twitter @radiodetectivesJoin us again tomorrow for another detective drama from the Golden Age of Radio.
38:0525/07/2023
Sam Spade: The Red Star Caper (EP4137)
Today's Mystery:A foreign correspondent, whom Sam was hired to bodyguard, is murdered while giving a lecture.Original Radio Broadcast Date: January 12, 1951Originated from HollywoodStarred Steven Dunne as Sam Spade, Lurene Tuttle as Effie, Wally Maher, William ConradSupport 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.
38:1324/07/2023
Tales of the Texas Rangers: Alibi (EP4136)
Today's Mystery:An elderly store owner is beaten and robbed.Original Radio Broadcast Date:September 7, 1952Originiated from HollywoodStarred: Joel McCrea as Jace Pearson, Tony Barrett, Herb Vigran, Betty Lou Gerson, Paul Frees, Dan RissBecome one of our monthly patreon supporters 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 on Monday for another detective drama from the Golden Age of Radio.
37:1822/07/2023
Yours Truly Johnny Dollar: The Plantagent Matter, Episodes Three, Four, and Five (EP4135)
Today's Mystery:Johnny has a clue to the identity of a dead woman: her purse, with a recently-fired gun inside of it.Original Radio Broadcast Dates: March 7, 8, and 9, 1956Originated from HollywoodStars: Bob Bailey as Johnny Dollar.Michael Ann Barrett, Jeanne Bates, Marvin Miller, Frank Gerstle, Lawrence Dobkin, Jack Kruschen, Ken Peters, Herb ButterfieldWhen making your travel plans, remember http://johnnydollarair.comTake 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.
57:0521/07/2023
Philo Vance: The Alibi Murder Case (EP4134)
Today's Mystery:Vance and Markham investigate the murder of a man after they hear the murder over the phone.Original Radio Broadcast Date: June 6, 1950Originated in: New York CityStarred: Jackson Beck as Philo Vance, George Petrie as District Attorney MarkhamToday’s program was provided by Radio Archives. Email [email protected] to get a free audiobook, a free ebook, and free old time radio collection.Listerners to the GDOTR can get 50% off on a subscription to receive 600 transcription transfers per month for the next five years through Radio Archives. You can try a sample month for $59.98 (proceeds go to the Great Detectives of Old Time Radio) and support the Great Detectives of Old Time Radio at this link.Link to YouTube Video demonstrating Magic Moneymaker Machine.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 @radiodetectivesJoin us again tomorrow for another detective drama from the Golden Age of Radio.
43:1020/07/2023
Dangerous Assignment: Retrieve Gouczek (EP4133)
Today's Mystery:On the French Riviera, the life of a key scientist, who wants to defect, depends on Steve solving the murder of a famous writer.Original Radio Broadcast Date: April 21, 1951Originated in HollywoodStars: Brian Donlevy as Steve Mitchell, Herb Butterfield as the Commissioner, Betty Lou Gerson, Don Diamond, Hal Girard, Lynn Allen, Fitz FeldSupport 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.
38:1119/07/2023
Yours Truly Johnny Dollar: The Plantagent Matter, Episodes One and Two (EP4132)
Today's Mystery:While in Virginia on an easy case, Johnny is asked for help by a young woman asks Johnny who then dies suddenly.Original Radio Broadcast Dates: March 5 and 6, 1956Originated from HollywoodStars: Bob Bailey as Johnny Dollar, Michael Ann Barrett, Jeanne Bates, Marvin Miller, Frank Gerstle, Lawrence Dobkin, Jack Kruschen, Ken Peters, Herb ButterfieldWhen making your travel plans, remember http://johnnydollarair.comTake 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.
43:5118/07/2023
Sam Spade: The Biddle Riddle Caper (EP4131)
Today's Mystery:Spade is called in by the producer of a true crime radio program to find a witness who claims to know who committed an unsolved murder.Original Radio Broadcast Date: January 5, 1951Originated from HollywoodStarred Steven Dunne as Sam Spade, Lurene Tuttle as Effie, William ConradSupport 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.
37:0617/07/2023
Boston Blackie: Murder at the Movies (Encore) (EP4130)
Originally Released 3,500 days after the Podcast Launched (May 27, 2019)Today's Mystery:Blackie agrees to be a technical adviser on a crime film and then has to solve a murder.Original Radio Broadcast: December 13, 1945Originated from New YorkStarred: Richard Kollmar as Boston Blackie, Maurice Tarplin as Inspector FarradayCheck out all of our past series at https://biglist.greatdetectives.netSubscribe to our Boston Blackie feedSubscribe to our Listener's Choice FeedBecome one of our monthly patreon supporters 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 on Monday for another detective drama from the Golden Age of Radio.
34:2215/07/2023
Yours Truly Johnny Dollar: The Wrong Sign Matter (Encore) (EP4129)
Originally Released 3,500 days after the Podcast Launched (January 12, 2018)Today's Mystery: Johnny investigates the death of an ill woman who made a sudden change in her will.Original Radio Broadcast Date: April 2, 1961Originated from New YorkStarred Bob Readick as Johnny DollarCheck out all of our past series at https://biglist.greatdetectives.netSubscribe to our Yours Truly Johnny Dollar Feed,Become one of our monthly patreon supporters 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.
31:3914/07/2023
The Line Up: Kastro’s Cop Killing Karnage Case (Encore) (EP4128)
Originally Released 2,500 days after the Podcast Launched (August 30, 2016)Today's Mystery: Guthrie looks for the master planner behind a bank robbery during which a police officer was killed.Original Radio Broadcast Date: April 1, 1952Originated from HollywoodStars: William Johnstone as Lieutenant Ben Guthrie and Jack Moyles as Sergeant Pete KargerCheck out all of our past series at https://biglist.greatdetectives.netSubscribe to our Line Up Podcast FeedBecome one of our monthly patreon supporters 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.
31:5213/07/2023
Dragnet: The Big Book (Encore) (EP4127)
Originally Released 2,000 days after the Podcast Launched (April 18, 2015)Today's Mystery:Friday and Romero investigate the distribution and sale of pornography in public schools.Original Air Date: April 6, 1950Originated from HollywoodStarred: Jack Webb as Joe Friday, Barton Yarborough as Ben RomeroCheck out all of our past series at https://biglist.greatdetectives.netSubscribe to our Dragnet Podcast Feed.Become one of our monthly patreon supporters 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.
32:5912/07/2023
Nick Carter: Drums of Death (Encore) (EP4126)
Originally Released 1,501 days after the Podcast Launched (December 5, 2013)Today's Mystery:A wealthy woman comes to Nick because she has a problem with her doctor - who is a witch doctor.Original Radio Broadcast Date: March 25, 1945Originated from New YorkStarred Lon Clark as Nick CarterCheck out all of our past series at https://biglist.greatdetectives.netSubscribe to our Nick Carter podcast feed.Become one of our monthly patreon supporters 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.
33:4811/07/2023
Frank Race: The Adventure of the Hackensack Victory (Encore) (EP4125)
Originally Released 1,001 days after the Podcast Launched (July 23, 2012)Today's Mystery:Frank is brought in when a freight company belonging to a wealthy family has an undue disappearance.Audition Date: February 1949Originated from HollywoodStarred: Tom Collins as Frank Race, Tony Barrett as Mark DonovanCheck out all of our past series at https://biglist.greatdetectives.netSubscribe to our Frank Race podcast feed.Become one of our monthly patreon supporters 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.
36:3410/07/2023
Sherlock Holmes: The Singular Affair of the White Cockerel (Encore) (EP4124x)
Originally released 500 days after the podcast Launched (March 26, 2011)Today's Mystery:While Sherlock Holmes is retired on his bee farm, he is asked to investigate a missing chicken. He finds that the case is far more serious than he first thought, as a human life is at stake.Original Radio Broadcast Date: December 28, 1946Originated from HollywoodStarred: Tom Conway as Sherlock Holmes, Nigel Bruce as Doctor WatsonCheck out all of our past series at https://biglist.greatdetectives.netSubscribe to our Sherlock Holmes feedBecome one of our monthly patreon supporters 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.
35:3309/07/2023
Tales of the Texas Rangers: Displaced Person (EP4124)
Today's Mystery:A mother and her son find an unidentified woman dead in the woods.Original Radio Broadcast Date: August 31, 1952Originated from HollywoodStarred: Joel McCrea as Jace Pearson, Tony Barrett, Virginia Gregg, Richard Beals, Herb Ellis, Henry Roland, Dan RissBecome one of our monthly patreon supporters 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 againtomorrow for another detective drama from the Golden Age of Radio.
41:5008/07/2023
Yours Truly Johnny Dollar: The Fathom Five Matter, Episodes Three, Four, and Five (EP4123)
Today's Mystery: Johnny is convinced that a struggling businessman, who disappeared after a boat caught fire and sunk, is alive.Original Radio Broadcast Dates: February 29, March 1 and 2, 1956Originated from HollywoodStars: Bob Bailey as Johnny Dollar. Mary Jane Croft, Barney Phillips, Carleton Young, Eleanor Audley, Sam Edwards, Shepard Menken, John DehnerWhen making your travel plans, remember http://johnnydollarair.comTake 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.
49:1407/07/2023
Philo Vance: The Whirlaround Murder Case (EP4122)
Today's Mystery:Philo investigates the murder of a carnival concessions operator.Original Radio Broadcast Date: May 30, 1950Originated in: New York CityStarred: Jackson Beck as Philo Vance, George Petrie as District Attorney MarkhamToday's program was provided by Radio Archives. Email [email protected] to get a free audiobook, a free ebook, and free old time radio collection.Listerners to the GDOTR can get 50% off on a subscription to receive 600 transcription transfers per month for the next five years through Radio Archives. You can try a sample month for $59.98 (proceeds go to the Great Detectives of Old Time Radio) and support the Great Detectives of Old Time Radio at this 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 @radiodetectivesJoin us again tomorrow for another detective drama from the Golden Age of Radio.
45:2906/07/2023
Dangerous Assignment: Stolen UN Documents (EP4121)
Today's Mystery:Steve goes to the Middle East to find out how sensitive diplomatic information disappeared from an official's home, and finds himself investigating the official's wife's murder.Original Radio Broadcast Date: April 14, 1951Originated in HollywoodStars: Brian Donlevy as Steve Mitchell, Herb Butterfield as the Commissioner, Jan Arvan, Don Diamond, Wally Maher, Paul DubovSupport 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.
37:4005/07/2023
Yours Truly Johnny Dollar: The Fathom Five Matter, Episodes One and Two (EP4120)
Today's Mystery:Johnny goes to Miami to find out if an insured man died in a boat fire, and, if so, whether it was an accident, murder, or suicide.Original Radio Broadcast Dates: February 27 and 28, 1956Originated from HollywoodStars: Bob Bailey as Johnny Dollar. Mary Jane Croft, Barney Phillips, Carleton Young, Eleanor Audley, Sam Edwards, Shepard Menken, John DehnerWhen making your travel plans, remember http://johnnydollarair.comTake 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.
38:4804/07/2023
Sam Spade: The Prodigal Panda Caper (EP4119)
Today's Mystery:Sam is hired by a 9 year-old who claims to have been robbed of a toy pandaOriginal Radio Broadcast Date: December 29, 1950Originated from HollywoodStarred Steven Dunne as Sam Spade, Lurene Tuttle as Effie, William Conrad, Wally Maher, Tommy Cook, Cathy Lewis, Sidney Miller, Tony BarretSupport 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.
37:2503/07/2023
Tales of the Texas Rangers: Three Victims (EP4118)
Today's Mystery: A middle-aged husband and wife are found dead with their son surviving as the witness.Original Radio Broadcast Date: August 24, 1952Originated from HollywoodStarred: Joel McCrea as Jace Pearson, Ken Christy, Roy Glenn, Tony Barrett, Virginia GreggBecome one of our monthly patreon supporters 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 our friends 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.
39:2701/07/2023
Yours Truly Johnny Dollar: The Bennett Matter, Episodes Three, Four, and Five (EP4117)
Today's Mystery: The insurance company presses the case against a building owner they're convicted had his own building set on fire.Original Radio Broadcast Dates: February 22, 23, and 24, 1956Originated from HollywoodStars: Bob Bailey as Johnny Dollar, Lillian Buyeff, Stacy Harris, Chester Stratton, Will Wright, Marvin Miller, Hans Conried, Edgar Barrier, Parley BaerWhen making your travel plans, remember http://johnnydollarair.comTake 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.
51:1830/06/2023
Philo Vance: The Money Machine Murder Case (EP4016)
Today's Mystery: A man who created a fake money-making machine was murdered.Original Radio Broadcast Date: May 23, 1950Originated in: New York CityStarred: Jackson Beck as Philo Vance, George Petrie as District Attorney MarkhamToday's program was provided by Radio Archives. Email [email protected] to get a free audiobook, a free ebook, and free old time radio collection.Listerners to the GDOTR can get 50% off on a subscription to receive 600 transcription transfers per month for the next five years through Radio Archives.You can try a sample month for $59.98 (proceeds go to the Great Detectives of Old Time Radio) and support the Great Detectives of Old Time Radio at this 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…http://survey.greatdetectives.netGive us a call 208-991-4783Follow us on Instagram at http://instagram.com/greatdetectivesBecome one of ourfriends on FacebookFollow us on Twitter@radiodetectivesJoin us again tomorrow for another detective drama from the Golden Age of Radio.
38:1529/06/2023
Dangerous Assignment: File 72 (EP4115)
Today's Mystery: Steve goes to the Balkans to recapture a stolen top-secret file from an official of a Balkan Country who offers to return it...for a price.Original Radio Broadcast Date: April 7, 1951Originated in HollywoodStars: Brian Donlevy as Steve Mitchell, Herb Butterfield as the Commissioner, Tony Barrett, Raymond Burr, Paul Dubov, Don DiamondSupport 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 again tomorrow for another detective drama from the Golden Age of Radio.
36:1028/06/2023
Yours Truly Johnny Dollar: The Bennett Matter, Episodes One and Two (EP4114)
Today's Mystery: Johnny's sent to San Francisco to investigate a fire at a building owned by a ruthless financier.Original Radio Broadcast Dates: February 20 and 21, 1956Originated from HollywoodStars: Bob Bailey as Johnny Dollar.Lillian Buyeff, Stacy Harris, Chester Stratton, Will Wright, Marvin Miller, Hans Conried, Edgar Barrier, Parley BaerEpisode concludes on Friday in EP4117When making your travel plans, remember http://johnnydollarair.comTake 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.
41:0627/06/2023
Sam Spade: The 25-1235679 Caper(EP4113)
Today's Mystery: A friend of Sam's asks him to find out why a street musician was nearly brained to death.Original Radio Broadcast Date: December 15, 1950Originated from HollywoodStarred Steven Dunne as Sam Spade, Lurene Tuttle as EffieSupport 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.
48:2326/06/2023
Tales of the Texas Rangers: Cover Up (EP4112)
Today's Mystery:A man shows up at his best friend's house to find blood on the floor and a stranger claimed to have been hired to take care of the house.Original Radio Broadcast Date: August 17, 1952Originiated from HollywoodStarred: Joel McCrea as Jace Pearson, Paul Frees, Dolly Major, Lamont Johnson, Leo Curley, Lou KrugmanBecome one of our monthly patreon supporters 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 our friends 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.
36:1724/06/2023
Yours Truly Johnny Dollar: The Cui Bono Matter. Episodes Three, Four, and Five (EP4111)
Today's Mystery: Johnny continues his investigation into the killing of a county attorney by his daughter. Was it really an accident or something else? A lot of townspeople don't like him asking. Original Radio Broadcast Dates: February 15, 16, and 17, 1956Originated from HollywoodStars: Bob Bailey as Johnny Dollar.D. J. Thompson, Mary Jane Croft, Forrest Lewis, Byron Kane, Russell Thorson, Sam Edwards, Dal McKennon, Howard McNearWhen making your travel plans, remember http://johnnydollarair.comTake the listener survey…http://survey.greatdetectives.netGive us a call 208-991-4783Become one of our friends on Facebook.Follow us on Twitter @radiodetectives
48:2823/06/2023
Philo Vance: The Manicure Murder Case (EP4110)
Today's Mystery: A dying chemistry Professor requests a manicure even though he'd been fatally wounded.Original Radio Broadcast Date:May 16, 1950Originated in: New York Citytarred: Jackson Beck as Philo Vance, George Petrie as District Attorney MarkhamToday's program was provided by Radio Archives.Email [email protected] to get a free audiobook, a free ebook, and free old time radio collection.Listerners to the GDOTR can get 50% off on a subscription to receive 600 transcription transfers per month for the next five years through Radio Archives. You can try a sample month for $59.98 (proceeds go to the Great Detectives of Old Time Radio) and support the Great Detectives of Old Time Radio at this 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…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.
37:5922/06/2023
Dangerous Assignment: Atomic Fisson Formula (EP4109)
Today's Mystery: Steve goes to Java to make himself a target for someone who's stolen half of a top-secret formula...and killed the person who had it.Original Radio Broadcast Date: March 31, 1951Originated in HollywoodStars: Brian Donlevy as Steve Mitchell, Herb Butterfield as the CommissionerSupport 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 again tomorrow for another detective drama from the Golden Age of Radio.
36:1421/06/2023
Yours Truly Johnny Dollar: The Cui Bono Matter, Episodes One and Two (EP4108)
Today's Mystery: Johnny goes to a small Virginia town to investigate the death of his district attorney in what's been called an accidental shooting by his daughter who is the beneficiary of his insurance policy.Original Radio Broadcast Dates:February 13 and 14, 1956Continued on Friday in EP4111Originated from HollywoodStars: Bob Bailey as Johnny Dollar,D. J. Thompson, Mary Jane Croft, Forrest Lewis, Byron Kane, Russell Thorson, Sam Edwards, Dal McKennon, Howard McNearWhen making your travel plans, remember http://johnnydollarair.comTake 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.
36:5820/06/2023
Sam Spade: The Dry Gulch Caper (EP4107)
Today's Mystery:Sam is summoned to a ghost town by an elderly man, who believes Sam is a California Marshal, to help him fight an outlaw.\Original Radio Broadcast Date: December 8, 1950Originated from HollywoodStarred Steven Dunne as Sam Spade, Lurene Tuttle as Effie, Wally Maher as Buck, Alan ReedSupport 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.
36:2719/06/2023
Yours Truly Johnny Dollar: The Froward Fisherman Matter (EP4106a)
Today's Mystery:Johnny is called in to find a missing insured retired businessman who spends all his time fishing.Original Radio Broadcast Date: June 1, 1958\Originated from HollywoodStars: Bob Bailey as Johnny Dollar.Byron Kane, Virginia Gregg, Harry Bartell, Will Wright, Forrest Lewis, Howard McNearBuy the Who is Johnny Dollar Matter by John Abbott (Affiliate link)When making your travel plans, remember http://johnnydollarair.comTake 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.
26:5618/06/2023
Yours Truly Johnny Dollar: The Fire in Paradise Matter (EP4106)
Today's Mystery:Sam is sent to a town in New Jersey where an insured man has filed a claim for an accident that occurred when his house burned down.Original Radio Broadcast Date: January 26, 1958Originated from HollywoodStars: Bob Bailey as Johnny Dollar, Vic Perrin, Forrest Lewis, Virginia Gregg, Will Wright, Parley BaerBuy the Who is Johnny Dollar Matter by John Abbott (Affiliate link)When making your travel plans, remember http://johnnydollarair.comTake 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.
24:3317/06/2023