EPISODE · Nov 1, 2025 · 47 MIN

Sam Spade: The Soap Opera Caper

from Sam Spade Presented by the Great Detectives of Old Time Radio · host Adam Graham Radio Detective Podcasts

Original Release Date: August 28, 2023Today's Mystery:Sam is hired by a soap opera queen to find her husband, and discover why he's so distraught over a telegram from Mexico City.Original Radio Broadcast Date: February 16, 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 @radiodetectives

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