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EPISODE · Apr 21, 2026 · 33 MIN

The Big Story: Murder and the Frustrated Father (EP4957)

from The Great Detectives of Old Time Radio| Daily Mystery Dramas · host Adam Graham|Old Time Radio Detective Host

Today's Mystery: A jealous father's response to his daughter's surprise engagement leads to tragedy.Original Radio Broadcast: January 4, 1950Originating from New YorkStarring: Grant Richards as Sam Melnick; Melba Rae; Ethel Remey; Kathleen Nidday; Humphrey Davis; Bill Smith; Beryl FirestoneSupport the show monthly at https://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 tomorrow for another detective drama from the Golden Age of Radio.

Today's Mystery: A jealous father's response to his daughter's surprise engagement leads to tragedy.Original Radio Broadcast: January 4, 1950Originating from New YorkStarring: Grant Richards as Sam Melnick; Melba Rae; Ethel Remey; Kathleen Nidday; Humphrey Davis; Bill Smith; Beryl FirestoneSupport the show monthly at https://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 tomorrow for another detective drama from the Golden Age of Radio.

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