Tuesday Night Detectives - The New Adventures of Sherlock Holmes (The Night Before Christmas) & Rocky Fortune (The Plot to Murder Santa starring Frank...

Welcome to this week's "Tuesday Night Detectives" on Vintage Classic Radio, where we're celebrating the holiday season with two classic episodes just in time for Christmas! First up, we revisit "The New Adventures of Sherlock Holmes," starring the incomparable Basil Rathbone as Sherlock Holmes and Nigel Bruce as Dr. John Watson. In the episode "The Night Before Christmas," originally broadcast on December 24th, 1945, our intrepid detectives find themselves embroiled in a Yuletide mystery. On Christmas Eve, Holmes and Watson are visited by a worried father whose priceless diamond, the "Blue Carbuncle," has been stolen. As they delve into the case, they uncover a tale of intrigue and deceit, all set against the festive backdrop of Victorian London. This episode also features notable performances by Mary Gordon as Mrs. Hudson, and Edwin Bruce as Inspector Lestrade, among others. Next, we turn the dial to "Rocky Fortune," starring the legendary Frank Sinatra in the leading role. In the episode "The Plot to Murder Santa Claus," which first aired on December 22nd, 1953, Rocky finds himself in a holiday-themed adventure. Hired as a department store Santa Claus, Rocky stumbles upon a sinister plot to commit a heist during the holiday rush. With his characteristic wit and charm, Rocky navigates the dangerous world of thieves and scoundrels to save Christmas. Alongside Sinatra, the episode features Barney Phillips as Sgt. Hamilton J. Finger and Gloria Blondell in a supporting role. Join us as we step back in time to experience these thrilling holiday mysteries, filled with suspense, humor, and the spirit of the season. It's a Christmas celebration, detective style, on "Tuesday Night Detectives"!