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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 Shopkeeper's Gun (EP4473)
Today's Mystery: A storekeeper is suspected of murdering a conman after confronting him with the gun that was used in the murder.Original Radio Broadcast Date: April 15, 1951Originating from New YorkStarring: Les Damon as The Falcon; Ken Lynch as Sergeant Corbett; Larry Haines; Bill ZuckertSupport the show monthly at patreon.greatdetectives.netPatreon Supporter of the Day: Judith, Patreon supporter since May 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.
37:2418/08/2024
Dragnet: The Big Grab (1950) (EP4472)
Today's Mystery: The wife of a college professor is kidnapped.Original Radio Broadcast Date: June 29, 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: Bernie, Patreon supporter since June 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.
32:5017/08/2024
Yours Truly Johnny Dollar: The Wayward Truck Matter (EP4471)
Today's Mystery: Johnny investigates when a truck hauling a shipment of copper tubing, and its driver, go missing.Original Radio Broadcast Date: May 26, 1958Originating from HollywoodStarring: Bob Bailey as Johnny Dollar; Forrest Lewis; John Dehner; Junius Matthews; Stacy Harris; Jack KruschenWhen 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: Eliza, Patreon Supporter since July 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.
36:5916/08/2024
Mr. Chameleon: The Unwanted Child Murder Clue (EP4470)
Today's Mystery: A man is murdered after having a fight with his wife over their child.Original Radio Broadcast Date: October 19, 1949Originating from New York CityStarring: Karl Swenson as Mister Chameleon; Frank Butler as Sergeant Dave ArnoldSupport the show monthly at https://patreon.greatdetectives.netPatreon Supporter of the Day: Maurice, Patreon Supporter since January 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.
37:5315/08/2024
Broadway's My Beat: The Paul Thomas Murder Case (EP4469)
Today's Mystery: A young man, whom Danny had gotten a job as a delivery boy, disappears with a shipment of jewels, and is then found dead.Original Radio Broadcast Date: July 28, 1949Original Release Date: August 14, 2024Originating in HollywoodStarring: Larry Thor as Lieutenant Danny Clover; Charles Calvert as Sergeant Gino Tartaglia; Wally Maher; Roy GlennSupport the show monthly at https://patreon.greatdetectives.netPatreon Supporter of the Day: Greg, Patreon supporter since January 2023.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.
38:2514/08/2024
Bulldog Drummond: Appointment with Murder (EP4468)
Today's Mystery: A man in a hotel room calls Captain Drummond for help and is murdered while on the phone.Original Radio Broadcast Date: October 29, 1945Original Release Date: August 13, 2024Originating 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: Stephen, Patreon supporter since March 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.
39:1513/08/2024
The Falcon: The Case of the Carved Ham (EP4467)
Today's Mystery:A racketeer's henchman is murdered after disfiguring an actor's face.Original Radio Broadcast Date: April 8, 1951Originating from New YorkStarring: Les Damon as the Falcon; Ken Lynch as Sergeant Corbett; Mandel Kramer; Jackson BeckSupport 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.
33:3612/08/2024
Dragnet: The Big Mink (EP4466)
Today's Mystery: Joe Friday and Ben Romero search for the murderer of the owner of a small fur shop.Original Radio Broadcast Date: June 22, 1950Originating from HollywoodStarring: Jack Webb as Sergeant Joe Friday; Barton Yarborough as Sergeant Ben Romero; Herb Butterfield; Virginia GreggSupport the show monthly at patreon.greatdetectives.netPatreon Supporter of the Day:Gary, 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 on Monday for another detective drama from the Golden Age of Radio.
36:5210/08/2024
Yours Truly Johnny Dollar: The Michael Meany Mirage Matter (EP4465)
Today's Mystery: Johnny Dollar is in Mississippi and has 48 hours to locate $20,000 in stolen Ambergris.Original Radio Broadcast Date: May 19, 1957Originating from HollywoodStarring: Bob Bailey as Johnny Dollar; Virginia Gregg; Jeanette Nolan; G. Stanley Jones; Junius Matthews; Gil Stratton; Richard Crenna; John DehWhen 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: Yigal, Patreon supporter since March 2023Take 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.
51:2109/08/2024
Mr. Chameleon: The Murder Clue of the Rope Ladder (EP4464)
Today's Mystery: A wealthy man's wife is found murdered.Original Radio Broadcast Date: October 12, 1949Originating from New York CityStarring: Karl Swenson as Mister Chameleon; Frank Butler as Sergeant Dave ArnoldSupport the show monthly at https://patreon.greatdetectives.netPatreon Supporter of the Day: Joel, Patreon Supporter since August 2015Support the show on a one-time basis at http://support.greatdetectives.net.Mail a donation to: Adam Graham, PO Box 15913, Boise, Idaho 83715Take the listener survey at http://survey.greatdetectives.netGive us a call at 208-991-4783Follow us on Instagram at http://instagram.com/greatdetectivesFollow us on Twitter @radiodetectivesJoin us again tomorrow for another detective drama from the Golden Age of Radio.
38:3808/08/2024
Broadway's My Beat: The Otto Prokosh Murder Case (EP4463)
Today's Mystery: Danny investigates the murder of a hated acrobat in a vaudeville theater.Original Radio Broadcast Date: July 21, 1949Originated in HollywoodStars: Larry Thor as Lieutenant Danny Clover, Charles Calvert as Sergeant Gino Tartaglia, Jack Kruschen as Sergeant MuggavanSupport the show monthly at https://patreon.greatdetectives.netPatreon Supporter of the Day: Marla, Patreon supporter since January 2018Support the show on a one-time basis at http://support.greatdetectives.net.Mail a donation to: Adam Graham, PO Box 15913, Boise, Idaho 83715Take the listener survey…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.
41:0607/08/2024
Bulldog Drummond: Escape Into Death (EP4462)
Today's Mystery: A man in a speeding car is stopped by a phony barricade and then murdered.Original Radio Broadcast Date: September 24, 1945Originating 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: Philip, 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.
37:4506/08/2024
The Falcon: The Case of the Worried Wife (EP4461)
Today's Mystery:A woman hires The Falcon after an old flame of her husband's tried to kill him.Original Radio Broadcast Date: April 1, 1951Originating from New YorkStarring: Les Damon as The Falcon; Ken Lynch as Sergeant Corbett; William ZuckertSupport the show monthly at patreon.greatdetectives.netPatreon Supporter of the Day: Lisa, 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.
34:4105/08/2024
Dragnet: The Big Purse (EP4460)
Today's Mystery: Joe Friday and Ben Romero invesitgate a series of purse snatchings.Original Radio Broadcast Date: June 15, 1953Originating 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:Colleen, Patreon Supporter since March 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 on Monday for another detective drama from the Golden Age of Radio.
40:2303/08/2024
Yours Truly Johnny Dollar: The Peerless Fire Matter (EP4459)
Today's Mystery: Johnny investigates an arson in a junkyard bordering three residential homes.Original Radio Broadcast Date: May 5, 1957Originating from HollywoodStarring: Bob Bailey as Johnny Dollar; Virginia Gregg; Peggy Webber; John Stephenson; Herb Vigran; Hans Conried; Forrest Lewis; Parley BaerWhen 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: Chris, Patreon Supporter since August 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.
36:1202/08/2024
Mr. Chameleon: The Suspicious Father Murder Case (EP4458)
Today's Mystery: A man is killed after announcing to his children that he is going to change his will.Original Radio Broadcast Date: October 5, 1949Originating from New York CityStarring: Karl Swenson as Mister Chameleon; Frank Butler as Sergeant Dave ArnoldSupport the show monthly at https://patreon.greatdetectives.netPatreon Supporter of the Day: Lisa, Patreon Supporter since April of 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 tomorrow for another detective drama from the Golden Age of Radio.
34:5701/08/2024
Broadway's My Beat: The Jimmy Dorn Murder (EP4457)
Today's Mystery: An ex-circus performer who won $17,000 in an Irish Sweepstakes supposedly committed suicide but Danny suspsects murder.Original Radio Broadcast Date: July 7, 1949Originating in HollywoodStarring: Larry Thor as Lieutenant Danny Clover; Wally Maher; Howard McNearSupport the show monthly at https://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 tomorrow for another detective drama from the Golden Age of Radio.
38:0631/07/2024
Bulldog Drummond: Death on the Diamond (EP4456)
Today's Mystery: A pitcher is shot and killed during a critical game with thousands of fans looking on.Original Radio Broadcast Date: September 17, 1945 Originating 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: Liz, 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 tomorrow for another detective drama from the Golden Age of Radio.
44:2530/07/2024
The Falcon: The Case of the Talented Texan (EP4455)
Today's Mystery: A woman in a love triangle, who is suspected of murdering her husband, comes to the Falcon for help.Original Radio Broadcast Date: March 25, 1951Originating from New YorkStarred: Les Damon as the FalconSupport the show monthly at patreon.greatdetectives.netPatreon Supporter of the Day: Ken, Patreon Supporter since January 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 208-991-4783Become 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.
34:2829/07/2024
Molle Mystery Theatre: Corpus Delecti (EP4454s)
Today's Mystery: A police detective has 48 hours to find proof of the innocence of his brother, who is on death row.Original Radio Broadcast Date: January 17, 1947Originating in New YorkStarring: Ken LynchSupport the show monthly at https://patreon.greatdetectives.netPatreon Supporter of the Day: Jim, Patreon Supporter since April 2021Support the show on a one-time basis at http://support.greatdetectives.net.Mail a donation to: Adam Graham, PO Box 15913, Boise, Idaho 83715Take the listener survey at http://survey.greatdetectives.netGive us a call at 208-991-4783Follow us on Instagram at http://instagram.com/greatdetectivesFollow us on Twitter @radiodetectivesJoin us again tomorrow for another detective drama from the Golden Age of Radio.
33:4428/07/2024
Dragnet: The Big Smart Guy (EP4454)
Todays Mystery: A woman is murdered in the apartment she shares with her husband.Original Radio Broadcast Date: June 8, 1950Originating from HollywoodStarred: 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:Teresa, Patreon Supporter since October 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 208-991-4783Become 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.
32:1927/07/2024
Yours Truly Johnny Dollar: The Melancholy Memory Matter (EP4453)
Today's Mystery:Johnny is called in to investigate the disappearance of a major league pitcher.Original Radio Broadcast Date: April 28, 1957Originating from HollywoodStarring: Bob Bailey as Johnny Dollar; Virginia Gregg; Lillian Buyeff; Richard Beals; Barney Phillips; Frank Nelson; Harry Bartell; Richard Crenna; Lawrence Dobkin; Tom HanleyWhen 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: Gregory, Patreon Supporter since April 2024Take 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.
42:0526/07/2024
Mr. Chameleon: The Murder Clue of the Embalmed Body (EP4452)
Today's Mystery:An embalmed body is found in the back of a speeding station wagon.Original Radio Broadcast Date: September 14, 1949Originating from New York CityStarring: Karl Swenson as Mister Chameleon; Frank Butler as Sergeant Dave ArnoldSupport the show monthly at https://patreon.greatdetectives.netPatreon Supporter of the Day: Jeff, 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.
34:4125/07/2024
Broadway's My Beat: Ruth Jennings (EP4451)
Today's Mystery:Danny has to mediate between a young woman who wants to find her father, and her ex-convict father, who wants the state to tell her that he's dead.Original Radio Broadcast Date: May 22, 1949Originating in New York CityStarring: Anthony Ross as Lieutenant Danny Clover; Art Carney; Jean Carson; Nancy Franklin; Charles Penman; Julian Noa; Paul LutherSupport the show monthly at https://patreon.greatdetectives.netPatreon Supporter of the Day: James, Patreon Supporter since June 2023Support the show on a one-time basis at http://support.greatdetectives.net.Mail a donation to: Adam Graham, PO Box 15913, Boise, Idaho 83715Take the listener survey at http://survey.greatdetectives.netGive us a call at 208-991-4783Follow us on Instagram at http://instagram.com/greatdetectivesFollow us on Twitter @radiodetectivesJoin us again tomorrow for another detective drama from the Golden Age of Radio.
36:4724/07/2024
Bulldog Drummond: Murder in the Death House (EP4450)
Today's Mystery: Bulldog Drummond goes to visit a man he sent to death row, who has information he wants to trade for clemency. Drummond finds him dead in his cell.Original Radio Broadcast Date: September 10, 1945Originating 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: GbO, Patreon Supporter Since December 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 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.
36:2323/07/2024
The Falcon: The Case of the Witty Widow (EP4449)
Today's Mystery:A blackmailer is murdered and suspicion falls on the woman he was blackmailing.Original Radio Broadcast Date: March 18, 1951Originating from New YorkStarring: Les Damon as the Falcon; Ken Lynch as Sergeant CorbettSupport the show monthly at patreon.greatdetectives.netPatreon Supporter of the Day: Mike, 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.
34:2122/07/2024
Dragnet: The Big Fake (EP4448)
Today's Mystery: A man accuses a police officer of robbing and beating him.Original Radio Broadcast Date: June 1, 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: Jim, Patreon Supporter Since January 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 on Monday for another detective drama from the Golden Age of Radio.
32:4720/07/2024
Yours Truly Johnny Dollar: The Ming Toy Murphy Matter (EP4447)
Today's Mystery: Johnny is called in by an eccentric insured man to find his missing "talking" Pekinese dog.Original Radio Broadcast Date: April 14, 1957Originating from HollywoodStarring: Bob Bailey as Johnny Dollar; Virginia Gregg; G. Stanley Jones; Herb Ellis; Joseph Kearns; Jay Novello; Bill James; Howard McNearWhen 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: Alana, Patreon Supporter since September 2015Take 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.
36:4119/07/2024
Mr. Chameleon: The Case of the Snarling Corpse (EP4446)
Today's Mystery: Mr. Chameleon is called in when a doctor suspects that a man who died of lockjaw was actually murdered.Original Radio Broadcast Date: September 7, 1949Originating from New York CityStarring: Karl Swenson as Mister Chameleon; Frank Butler as Sergeant Dave ArnoldSupport the show monthly at https://patreon.greatdetectives.netPatreon Supporter of the Day: Diane, Patreon Supporter since July 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 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.
40:2118/07/2024
Broadway's My Beat: The Rita Rondell Murder Case (EP4445)
Today's Mystery: A young businessman from Arkansas reports that a woman tried to blackmail him. Then she's found dead.Original Radio Broadcast Date: May 1, 1949Originating in New York CityStarring: Anthony Ross as Lieutenant Danny Clover; Jeanne Carson; John ForsythSupport the show monthly at https://patreon.greatdetectives.netPatreon Supporter of the Day: Harold, Patreon Supporter since September 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 tomorrow for another detective drama from the Golden Age of Radio.
41:3417/07/2024
Bulldog Drummond: Help Wanted (EP4444)
Today's Mystery:Captain Drummond leaves town on a train. A man dies while asking him to be paged at the train station. Denny hires his own valet and sets out to solve the case himself.Original Radio Broadcast Date: August 13, 1945Originating in New YorkStarring: Luis Van Rooten as DennySupport the show monthly at https://patreon.greatdetectives.netPatreon Supporter of the Day: Cathy, Patreon Supporter since February 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.
39:1316/07/2024
The Falcon: The Case of the Unsilent Butler (EP4443)
Today's Mystery:Mike has to protect a model for a new oil detector from an unscrupulous private investigator.Original Radio Broadcast Date: March 11, 1951Originating from New YorkStarring: Les Damon as the Falcon; Ralph Bell; Maurice Tarplin; Elspeth EricSupport the show monthly at patreon.greatdetectives.netPatreon Supporter of the Day: Steve, Patreon Supporter since May 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.
35:5515/07/2024
Ellery Queen: The Vanishing Magician (Encore) (EP4442e)
An old vaudeville magician makes a wager for $25,000 that he can disappear from a house under the nose of New York’s finest.Original Air Date: November 6, 1943Originating in New YorkStarring Sidney Smith as Ellery QueenSupport 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…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.
36:5314/07/2024
Ellery Queen: Adventure of the Circus Train (Encore) (EP4442)
A long-time circus owner is murdered on a train.Original Air Date: March 27, 1943Originated in New YorkStars: Carleton Young as Ellery QueenSupport 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…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.
38:1213/07/2024
Yours Truly Johnny Dollar: The Alvin Summers Matter Omnibus (Encore) (EP4441)
Today's Mystery:Johnny goes to Mexico in search of a man who embezzled $75,000Original Radio Broadcast Dates:October 24-28, 1955Originated from HollywoodStars: Bob Bailey as Johnny Dollar, Virginia Gregg, Marvin Miller, Don Diamond, Tony Barrett, Parley BaerIncludes portion of interview with John Abbott.Listen to the full interview here.When making your travel plans, remember http://johnnydollarair.comBecome one of our Patreon Supporters at https://patreon.greatdetectives.netTake 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.
01:23:2612/07/2024
Yours Truly Johnny Dollar: The Valentine Matter Omnibus (Encore) (EP4440)
Today's Mystery: Johnny initially comes to New Orleans to investigate a hotel theft but becomes involved in finding out who’s making attempts on life of a retired Prohibition-era RacketeerOriginal Radio Broadcast Dates: October 31-November 4, 1955Originated from HollywoodStars: Bob Bailey as Johnny Dollar, Lillian Buyeff, Betty Lou Gerson, Barney Phillips, Will Wright, Forrest Lewis, Marvin Miller, Jay Novello, Jack MoylesWhen making your travel plans, remember http://johnnydollarair.comBecome one of our Patreon Supporters at https://patreon.greatdetectives.netTake 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.
01:13:5911/07/2024
Forecast: Deductions Deluxe: The Problem of the Painted Poddle (Encore) (EP4439)
Private Detective Roger Boon is called in to find out why a wealthy woman’s poodle was painted green.Originated in HollywoodStarring: Adolphe Menjou, Verree TeasdaleOriginal Air Date: July 28, 1941Support the show monthly at patreon.greatdetectives.netSupport the show on a one-time basis at http://support.greatdetectives.net.Mail a donation to: Adam Graham, PO Box 15913, Boise, Idaho 83715Take the listener survey…http://survey.greatdetectives.netGive us a call 208-991-4783Become one of our friends on Facebook.Follow us on Twitter@radiodetectives
40:0910/07/2024
The Thin Man: Nora's Night Out (Encore) (EP4438)
Nora is out all night, breaks a mirror, and asks another man to marry her. Nick suspects she's been drugged. Things get even more serious when they find a corpse.Original Air Date: October 6, 1944Originating in New YorkStarring David Gothard as Nick Charles, Claudia Morgan as Nora CharlesSupport 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.
28:5309/07/2024
The Thin Man: The Case of the Wandering Corpse (Encore) (EP4437)
A corpse disappears along with a necklace, Nick bought for Nora as an anniversary present, and its place is another corpse.Original Air Date: October 10, 1943Originating in New YorkStarred: Les Damon as Nick Charles, Claudia Morgan as Nora CharlesSupport 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.
32:5208/07/2024
Lux Radio Theater: The Thin Man (Encore) (EP4436e)
Nick Charles, a retired private detective, is drawn back to detection with the insistence of his wife, Nora, when a former client is suspected of several murders.Original Air Date: June 8, 1936Originating in HollywoodStarring: William Powell as Nick Charles; Myrna Loy as Nora CharlesSupport 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.
01:08:2207/07/2024
Dragnet: The Big Key (EP4436)
Todays Mystery:The big clue to who left a woman's body in a churchyard is a key found near her body.Original Radio Broadcast Date: May 25, 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: Shannon, Patreon Supporter since August 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.
35:4806/07/2024
Yours Truly Johnny Dollar: The Clever Chemist Matter (EP4435)
Today's Mystery:Johnny is sent to New Jersey to investigate an allegation by an insured's daughter that her father, a famous chemist, was pressured into changing his beneficiary to his research partner.Original Radio Broadcast Date: March 17, 1957Originating from HollywoodStarring: Bob Bailey as Johnny Dollar; Virginia Gregg; Harry Bartell; Howard McNear; Forrest Lewis; Jack Kruschen; Russell Thorson; Frank Gerstle; Bob BruceWhen making your travel plans, remember http://johnnydollarair.comBecome one of our Patreon Supporters at patreon.greatdetectives.netThank you to our Patreon Supporter of the Day: Bill, Patreon Supporter since November 2020Take 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.
36:5105/07/2024
Mr. Chameleon: The Mistreated Wife Murder Case (EP4434)
Today's Mystery:Mr. Chameleon investigates the murder of a wealthy abusive husband.Original Radio Broadcast Date: August 31, 1941Originating from New York CityStarring: Karl Swenson as Mister Chameleon; Frank Butler as Sergeant Dave ArnoldSupport the show monthly at https://patreon.greatdetectives.netPatreon Supporter of the Day: Loren, Patreon Supporter since September 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.
41:5604/07/2024
Broadway's My Beat: A Fixed Prize Fight (EP4433)
Today's Mystery:Danny suspects a prize fight involving a promising young boxer is going to be fixed.Original Radio Broadcast Date: March 27, 1949Originating in New York CityStarring: Anthony Ross as Lieutenant Danny Clover; Gilbert Mack; Jean Carson; Julie Stevens; William Quinn; James Goss; Peter Capell; Paul Luther; Ted JewettSupport the show monthly at https://patreon.greatdetectives.netPatreon Supporter of the Day: Lisa, 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.
39:5603/07/2024
Bulldog Drummond: The Dinner of Death (EP4432)
Today's Mystery:The District Attorney is poisoned with a cocktail before a banquet honoring a crusading reporter.Original Radio Broadcast Date: April 23, 1945Today’s program was provided by Radio Archives. Email [email protected] to get a free audiobook, a free ebook, and free old time radio collection.Originating in New YorkStarring: Ned Wever as Bulldog Drummond; Luis Van Rooten as Denny; Larry HainesSupport the show monthly at https://patreon.greatdetectives.netPatreon Supporter of the Day: Jovan, Patreon supporter since November 2018Support the show on a one-time basis at http://support.greatdetectives.net.Mail a donation to: Adam Graham, PO Box 15913, Boise, Idaho 83715Take the listener survey at http://survey.greatdetectives.netGive us a call at 208-991-4783Follow us on Instagram at http://instagram.com/greatdetectivesFollow us on Twitter @radiodetectivesJoin us again tomorrow for another detective drama from the Golden Age of Radio.
38:1302/07/2024
The Falcon: The Case of the Gangster's Girl (EP4431)
Today's Mystery:The girlfriend of a man in the numbers racket hires The Falcon to get her boyfriend sent to prison so she can get away from him.Original Radio Broadcast Date: March 4, 1951Originating from New YorkStarring: Les Damon as The Falcon; Jan Miner; Larry Haines; Bill ZuckertSupport the show monthly at patreon.greatdetectives.netPatreon Supporter of the Day: Ken, Patreon Supporter since November 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.
31:2701/07/2024
Yours Truly Johnny Dollar: The Chesapeake Fraud Matter Omnibus (Encore) (EP4430e)
Today's Mystery:Johnny goes to Baltimore to investigate a credible report of an allegedly dead man, whose insurance policy was paid out, being seen alive in Denver.Original Release Date: September 7, 2014Original Radio Broadcast Dates: October 17-21, 1955Originating from HollywoodStarring: Bob Bailey as Johnny Dollar; Jeanne Bates; D. J. Thompson; Hy Averback; Will Wright; John Dehner; Tony Barrett; Paul Dubov; Forrest LewisWhen making your travel plans, remember http://johnnydollarair.comBecome one of our Patreon Supporters at patreon.greatdetectives.netTake 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.
01:09:3630/06/2024
Dragnet: The Big Pug (EP4430)
Today's Mystery:Joe Friday and Ben Romero search for two men who robbed and beat an elderly cafe owner.Original Radio Broadcast Date: May 18, 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: SarahSupport 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.
36:3129/06/2024
Yours Truly Johnny Dollar: The Suntan Oil Matter (EP4429)
Today's Mystery:Johnny goes to Palm Springs to investigate the theft of a $75,000 necklace owned by the wife of a wealthy wildcat oilman.Original Radio Broadcast Date: March 10, 1957Originating from HollywoodStarring: Bob Bailey as Johnny Dollar; Barbara Eiler; Paula Winslowe; Forrest Lewis; Frank Nelson; Sam Edwards; Austin Green; Shepard MenkenWhen making your travel plans, remember http://johnnydollarair.comBecome one of our Patreon Supporters at patreon.greatdetectives.netThank you to our Patreon Supporter of the Day: Robert, Patreon Supporter Since July 2022Take 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.
37:1928/06/2024
Mr. Chameleon: The Vacation Murder Case (EP4428)
Today's Mystery:While on vacation, Mr. Chameleon is called on to investigate a murder and the theft of a $100,000 diamond brooch at a resort.Original Radio Broadcast Date: August 24, 1949Originating from New York CityStarring: Karl Swenson as Mister ChameleonSupport the show monthly at https://patreon.greatdetectives.netPatreon Supporter of the Day: Mimi, Patreon Supporter since February 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 tomorrow for another detective drama from the Golden Age of Radio.
41:5027/06/2024