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The Great Detectives of Old Time Radio| Daily Mystery Dramas
by Adam Graham|Old Time Radio Detective Host
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, Charlie Chan, Broadway's My Beat, 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 <a href="https://www.greatdetectives.net" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer
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The Saint: Dossier on a Doggone Dog (EP5041)
Today's Mystery: When Simon Templar finds a lost Pekingese and follows her home, he walks straight into a wealthy family's uproar over a missing fortune in jewels. A suspicious butler, an argumentative family, and a precocious young would-be detective soon leave The Saint wondering how a simple good deed became such a complicated affair.Original Radio Broadcast Date: September 24, 1950Originating from HollywoodStarring: Barry Sullivan as The Saint; Myra Marsh; Tom Tully; Ted Osborne; Lamont Johnson; Jeffrey Silver; Lawrence DobkinSupport the show monthly at patreon.greatdetectives.netPatreon Supporter of the Day: Sean, Patreon supporter since December 2016Support the show on a one-time basis at http://support.greatdetectives.netMail 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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999
Counterspy: Hot Car Killer (A0114)
Today's Adventure: David Harding investigates an interstate stolen-car racket after a detective working undercover is murdered. The trail leads to a former race-car driver with a dangerous reputation and a criminal organization determined to keep its operation - and the identity of its leader - hidden.Original Radio Broadcast: September 15, 1949Originating from New YorkCast:Don MacLaughlin as David HardingMandel Kramer as Harry PetersDirected by William M. SweetsMusic by Jesse CrawfordA Phillips H. Lord production for Pepsi-ColaTo subscribe to this podcast and, go to https://greatadventures.info/Become one of our ongoing Patreon supporters at https://patreon.greatdetectives.netPatreon supporter of the Day: Dinah, Patreon supporter since October 2025.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 @radiodetectives
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998
Yours Truly Johnny Dollar: The Frantic Fisherman Matter (EP5940)
Today's Mystery: Johnny Dollar welcomes an excuse to visit an old friend at a Lake Mojave fishing resort, but the vacation quickly becomes an investigation when a recently released convict is spotted using some very unusual fishing equipment. Johnny sets out to discover what the man is really searching for beneath the lake.Radio Broadcast Date: July 12, 1959Originated from HollywoodCast:Bob Bailey as Johnny DollarBarney PhillipsSam EdwardsBartlett RobinsonForrest LewisRalph MoodyWritten, produced, and directed by Jack JohnstoneWhen 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:John and Christine, Patreon supporters since March 2018.Take 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.
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997
Dragnet: The Big Gamble (EP5039)
Todays Mystery: Sergeant Joe Friday and his partner Bill Lockwood investigate a professional gambling ring that keeps its games moving from place to place. A tip finally gives police the opportunity they've been waiting for, but what begins as a vice investigation suddenly becomes a far more serious case.Original Radio Broadcast Date: May 8, 1952Originating from HollywoodCast:Jack Webb as Sergeant Joe FridayMartin Milner as Officer Bill LockwoodAlso featuring Eddie Firestone and Whit ConnorScript by Jim MoserMusic by Walter SchumannTechnical advisors: Captain Jack Donahoe, Sergeant Marty Wynn, and Sergeant Vance BrasherSupport the show monthly at patreon.greatdetectives.netPatreon Supporter of the Day: Lovingly, Patreon supporter since November 2024.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…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 tomorrow for another detective drama from the Golden Age of Radio.
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996
Broadway's My Beat: The Irene Hall Murder Case (EP5038)
Today's Mystery: Detective Danny Clover investigates the strangling of a Broadway entertainer whose body is discovered by a frightened out-of-town businessman. His insistence that he heard the woman scream long after she apparently died presents Clover with a puzzling contradiction—and the case soon takes an even darker turn.Original Radio Broadcast Date: May 17, 1952Originated in HollywoodCast:Larry Thor as Detective Danny CloverCharles Calvert as Sgt. Gino TartagliaJack Kruschen as Detective MuggavanHy Averback as Russ FieldHerb Butterfield as Myron LehighFeatured: Martha Wentworth, Ed Max, and Junius MatthewsWritten by Morton Fine and David FriedkinProduced and directed by Elliott LewisMusical score composed and conducted by Alexander CourageSupport the show monthly at https://patreon.greatdetectives.netPatreon Supporter of the Day:Todd, Patreon supporter since July 2025.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…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.
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995
The Big Story: The Man Who Wanted What He Couldn't Have (EP5037)
Today's Mystery: Salt Lake City Tribune reporter Cluster M. Nielsen investigates the murder of a young traveler whose final journey ends on a lonely Utah highway. As the evidence begins to conflict, Nielsen races to uncover the truth before an innocent man pays the price.Original Radio Broadcast: November 14, 1951Originating from New YorkCast:Francis DeSales as Cluster M. NielsenCharita BauerMickey O'DayBruce GordonOwen GordonAlan StevensonSupport 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.
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994
The Saint: The Ghost That Giggled (EP5036)
Today's Mystery: When an eccentric woman asks Simon Templar to investigate the ghost that has been haunting her wealthy brother, the Saint expects to expose a harmless superstition. Instead, he finds himself unraveling a murder, a missing safe deposit box key, and a web of deception in which nearly everyone seems to be searching for the same elusive prize.Original Radio Broadcast Date: September 17, 1950Originating from HollywoodCast:Barry Sullivan as Simon Templar, The Saint (substituting for Vincent Price)Also featuring Ann Doran, Lurene Tuttle, Jack Moyles, Larry Dobkin, and Parley BaerBased on characters created by Leslie CharterisDirected by Helen MackMusic composed and conducted by Van DexterProduced by James L. SaphierAnnounced by Don StanleySupport the show monthly at patreon.greatdetectives.netPatreon Supporter of the Day: Steven, Patreon supporter since July 2024.Support the show on a one-time basis at http://support.greatdetectives.netMail 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@radiodetectives
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993
Counterspy: Flatbush Fagin (A0112)
Today's Adventure: Counterspy chief David Harding tackles a different kind of threat when a juvenile court official asks for help breaking the grip of violent street gangs on Brooklyn's youth. Undercover operative Harry Peters infiltrates one of the toughest gangs, hoping to expose its ruthless leader before more impressionable boys are drawn into a life of crime.Original Radio Broadcast:Septemnber 13, 1949Originating from New YorkCast:Don MacLaughlin as David HardingMandel Kramer as Harry PetersDirected by Leonard L. BassDramatized by Edward AdamsonMusic by Jesse CrawfordA Philip H. Lord production for Pepsi-ColaTo subscribe to this podcast and, go to https://greatadventures.info/Become one of our ongoing Patreon supporters at https://patreon.greatdetectives.netPatreon Supporter of the Day: Steve, Patreon supporter since May 2019.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 @radiodetectives
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992
Yours Truly Johnny Dollar: The Only One Butt Matter (EP5035)
Today's Mystery: Johnny Dollar accepts an unusually lucrative assignment to locate the runaway daughter of one of the insurance company's wealthiest clients. But when he finds the missing heiress in New York, his search abruptly becomes a murder investigation in which two of her closest companions each have reason to want her deadOriginal Radio Broadcast Date: July 5, 1959Originated from HollywoodStars:Bob Bailey as Johnny DollarVirginia GreggLes TremayneHerb VigranAlan ReedFrank GerstleJack EdwardsJack GrimesWritten, produced, and directed by Jack JohnstoneWhen 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: James, Patreon supporter since April 2016.Take 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.
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991
Dragnet: The Big Safe (EP5034)
Todays Mystery: Sergeant Joe Friday and his temporary partner investigate a string of expertly planned safe burglaries that has baffled the Los Angeles Police Department for months. After eliminating one suspect after another, a seemingly minor lead from a neighborhood repair shop finally gives the detectives the break they've been waiting for.Original Radio Broadcast Date: May 1, 1952Originating from HollywoodCast:Jack Webb as Sergeant Joe FridayHarry BartellStacey HarrisJack KruschenScript by Jim MoserMusic by Walter SchumannTechnical advice from the Office of Chief of Police, W. H. Parker, Los Angeles Police DepartmentTechnical advisors: Captain Jack Donohoe, Sergeant Marty Wynn, and Sergeant Vance BrasherSupport the show monthly at patreon.greatdetectives.netPatreon Supporter of the Day: Jeffrey, Patreon Supporter since October2023Support 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 tomorrow for another detective drama from the Golden Age of Radio.
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990
Broadway's My Beat: The Lois Conrad Murder Case (EP5033)
Today's Mystery: Detective Danny Clover investigates the murder of a young secretarial school student whose glamorous lifestyle concealed a complicated personal life. As conflicting stories emerge from those closest to her, an unexpected confession seems to close the case—until Clover discovers the truth is far more complicated.Original Radio Broadcast Date: April 12, 1952Originated in HollywoodCast:Larry Thor as Detective Danny CloverCharles Calvert as Sgt. Gino TartagliaJack Kruschen as Detective MuggavanPaula Winslow as Sylvia HewittTed Osborne as Carl HewittLou Merrill as Mr. ConradFeatured: Truda Marson and Shep MenckenWritten by Morton Fine and David FriedkinProduced and directed by Elliott LewisMusical score composed and conducted by Alexander CourageSupport the show monthly at https://patreon.greatdetectives.netPatreon Supporter of the Day:Jeff, Patreon supporter since May 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…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.
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989
The Big Story: Forty Minutes to Meet a Deadline (EP5032)
Today's Story: Cleveland Press reporter Bus Bergen believes he has an open-and-shut murder case wrapped up in just forty minutes. But as the trial unfolds, a nagging doubt - and an unlikely four-legged witness - forces him to reconsider everything he thought he knew.Original Radio Broadcast: July 25, 1951Originating from New YorkStarring Nat Polen as Bus BergenAlso featuring Kathleen Nadeau, Brad Barker, Mel Ruick, Phil Sterling, Larry Robinson, Court Benson, and Les Darcy (unconfirmed)Based on the true experiences of Cleveland Press reporter Bus Bergen.Support the podcast monthly at https://patreon.greatdetectives.netPatreon Supporter of the Day: Jeff, Patreon supporter since May 2023Platinum Patreon Supporters: Ian, Michael, Gary, and Robert, supporting the podcast since August 2016Support the show on a one-time basis at https://support.greatdetectives.netMail a donation to:Adam GrahamPO Box 15913 Boise, ID 83715Take our listener survey at https://survey.greatdetectives.netGive us a call: 208-991-4783Follow us on Instagram at https://instagram.com/greatdetectivesFollow us on Twitter/X at @radiodetectives
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988
The Saint: The Horrible Hamburger (EP5031)
Today's Mystery: After a wrong turn leaves Simon Templar and taxi driver Louie dining at a lonely roadside restaurant, a flat tire leads them to discover a corpse in the trunk of Louie's cab. When the body mysteriously disappears, the Saint sets out to uncover the truth behind the "Happy Hamburger."Original Radio Broadcast: September 10, 1950Originating from HollywoodStarring Vincent Price as Simon Templar, The Saint. Also featuring Louise Erickson, Noreen Gammill, Arthur Q. Bryan, Dave Light, and Larry Dobkin as Louie. Written by Louis Vittes. Music composed and conducted by Van Dexter. Directed by Helen Mack.Announced by Don Stanley.Based on characters created by Leslie Charteris. A James L. Saphier production.Support the podcast monthly at https://patreon.greatdetectives.netPatreon Supporter of the Day: Martin, Patreon supporter since September 2017.Support the show on a one-time basis at https://support.greatdetectives.netMail a donation to:Adam GrahamPO Box 15913Boise, ID 83715Take our listener survey at https://survey.greatdetectives.netGive us a call at 208-991-4783Become one of our friends on Facebook at https://www.facebook.com/radiodetectivesFollow us on Instagram at https://instagram.com/greatdetectivesFollow us on Twitter/X at @radiodetectivesJoin us again next time for another adventure of The Saint.
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987
Counterspy: The Courageous Come-On (A0110)
Today's Adventure: Counterspy chief David Harding investigates a charity that claims to help disabled veterans and workers prepare for new careers. When a courageous insider exposes the organization's true purpose, Harding devises a plan to protect the legitimate cause while bringing a confidence man to justice.Original Radio Broadcast: September 8, 1949Originating from New YorkStarring Don MacLaughlin as David Harding and Mandel Kramer as PetersAlso featuring Virginia GreggDirected by William M. SweetsDramatized by Palmer ThompsonMusic by Jesse CrawfordA Philip H. Lord production for Pepsi-ColaThe program concludes with a special message prepared by Vice President Alvin W.Barkley regarding employment opportunities for disabled veterans and workers.Support the podcast monthly at https://patreon.greatdetectives.netPatreon Supporter of the Day: David, Patreon supporter since January 2019Support the show on a one-time basis at https://support.greatdetectives.netMail a donation to:Adam GrahamPO Box 15913Boise, ID 83715Take our listener survey at https://survey.greatdetectives.netGive us a call: 208-991-4783Follow us on Instagram at https://instagram.com/greatdetectivesFollow us on Twitter/X at https://twitter.com/radiodetectivesJoin us again next time for another adventure on Counterspy.
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986
Yours Truly Johnny Dollar: The Mei-Ling Buddha Matter (EP5030)
Today's Mystery: Insurance investigator Johnny Dollar is sent to Boston after a priceless jade statue known as the Mei-Ling Buddha is reportedly spotted for sale in a Paris antique shop—even though it should still be locked inside the home of its late owner. Johnny soon discovers that an impossible theft demands an equally unexpected solution.Original Radio Broadcast: June 28, 1959Originating from HollywoodStarring Bob Bailey as Johnny DollarAlso featuring Virginia Gregg, Paul Dubov, Will Wright, and Boris AplonWritten, produced, and directed by Jack JohnstoneSupport the podcast monthly at https://patreon.greatdetectives.netPatreon Supporter of the Day: NoneSupport the show on a one-time basis at https://support.greatdetectives.netMail a donation to:Adam GrahamPO Box 15913Boise, ID 83715Take our listener survey at https://survey.greatdetectives.netGive us a call: 208-991-4783Follow us on Instagram at https://instagram.com/greatdetectivesFollow us on Twitter/X at https://twitter.com/radiodetectivesJoin us again next time for another adventure with Yours Truly, Johnny Dollar.
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985
Dragnet: The Big Elevator (EP5029)
Today's Mystery:Joe Friday and Bill Lockwood investigate the body of an unidentified woman which has been found abandoned in a hospital elevator. With no obvious cause of death and only a mysterious phone call to point them in the right direction, the detectives race to determine whether they're dealing with murder—or something entirely different.Original Radio Broadcast: April 24, 1952Originating from HollywoodStarring Jack Webb as Sergeant Joe Friday and Barton Yarborough as Sergeant Ben Romero's successor, Bill LockwoodAlso featuring Martin Milner, Vic Perrin, and Gwen DelanoScript by Jim MoserMusic by Walter SchumannTechnical advice from the Office of Chief of Police, W. H. Parker, Los Angeles Police Department, with technical advisors Captain Jack Donohoe, Sergeant Marty Wynn, and Sergeant Vance BrasherSupport the podcast monthly at https://patreon.greatdetectives.netPatreon Supporter of the Day: Damien, Patreon supporter since March 2024Support the show on a one-time basis at https://support.greatdetectives.netMail a donation to:Adam GrahamPO Box 15913Boise, ID 83715Take our listener survey at https://survey.greatdetectives.netGive us a call: 208-991-4783Follow us on Instagram at https://instagram.com/greatdetectivesFollow us on Twitter/X at https://twitter.com/radiodetectivesJoin us again next time for another case from the files of Dragnet.
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984
Broadway's My Beat: The John Elgin Murder Case (EP5028)
Today's Mystery: Detective Danny Clover reopens what appeared to be a straightforward suicide after a former bookie claims he witnessed the victim being pushed from a rooftop. When the eyewitness is murdered before he can identify the killer, Clover must untangle a web of jealousy, blackmail, and deception.Original Radio Broadcast: April 5, 1952Originating from HollywoodStarring Larry Thor as Detective Danny Clover. Also featuring Charles Calvert as Sgt. Gino Tartaglia, Jack Kruschen as Detective Muggavan, Louise Lewis as Margaret Elgin, Bill Bouchey as Ray Ford, Charlotte Lawrence, Billy Halop, and Steve RobertsWritten by Morton Fine and David FriedkinProduced and directed by Elliott LewisMusical score composed and conducted by Alexander CourageSupport the podcast monthly at https://patreon.greatdetectives.netPatreon Supporter of the Day: Catherine, Patreon supporter since November 2025Support the show on a one-time basis at https://support.greatdetectives.netMail a donation to:Adam GrahamPO Box 15913Boise, ID 83715Take our listener survey at https://survey.greatdetectives.netGive us a call: 208-991-4783Follow us on Instagram at https://instagram.com/greatdetectivesFollow us on Twitter/X at https://twitter.com/radiodetectives
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983
The Big Story: More Tragic than Murder (EP5027)
Today's Mystery: When rumors spread through rural Kansas that a woman has concealed her mother's death for years, Hiawatha Daily World reporter Virgil Hill uncovers a heartbreaking truth that proves far more tragic than murder.Original Radio Broadcast: April 25, 1951Originating from New YorkStarring Bill Lipton as Virgil HillAlso featuring Agnes Young, Ethel Owen, James Stevens, Bill Smith, Charles Eggleston, Bill Griffiths, and Jason JohnsonSupport the podcast monthly at https://patreon.greatdetectives.netPatreon Supporter of the Day: Stuart, Patreon supporter since November 2022Support the show on a one-time basis at https://support.greatdetectives.netMail a donation to:Adam GrahamPO Box 15913Boise, ID 83715Take our listener survey at https://survey.greatdetectives.netGive us a call: 208-991-4783Follow us on Instagram at https://instagram.com/greatdetectivesFollow us on Twitter/X at https://twitter.com/radiodetectivesJoin us again next time for another true newspaper story on The Big Story.
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982
The Saint: The Baseball Murder (EP5026)
Today's Mystery: Simon Templar investigates rumors that a minor league baseball team is about to throw an important game. His inquiry leads him to a beautiful woman, a dangerous fixer, and a young pitching phenom whose promising career may be destroyed before he ever reaches the major leagues.Original Radio Broadcast: September 17, 1950Originating from HollywoodStarring Vincent Price as Simon Templar, The SaintAlso featuring Gloria Blondell, Jack Moyles, Hal March, Ed Max, Bob Clark, and Larry DobkinBased on characters created by Leslie Charteris Written by Dick PowellMusic composed and conducted by Van Dexter, Directed by Helen Mack Produced by James L. SaphierSupport the podcast monthly at patreon.greatdetectives.netPatreon Supporter of the Day: Jay, Patreon supporter since April 2024Support the podcast on a one-time basis at support.greatdetectives.netMail donation to:Adam GrahamPO Box 15913 Boise, ID 83715Take our listener survey at survey.greatdetectives.netGive us a call: 208-991-4783Follow us on Instagram at instagram.com/greatdetectivesFollow us on Twitter/X at twitter.com/greatdetectivesJoin us again next time for another adventure with The Saint.
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981
Counterspy: The Arrogant Arsonist (A0108)
Today's Mystery: An international smuggling ring is threatened when a federal grand jury closes in on one of its American front companies. To cover their tracks, the organization's ruthless mastermind summons a professional arsonist to destroy the evidence before Counterspy agents can stop them.Original Radio Broadcast: March 14, 1950Originating in New YorkStarring Don MacLaughlin as David Harding and Mandel Kramer as Harry Peters. Also featuring Jesse Crawford (music). Written by Edward J. Adamson. Directed by Leonard L. Bass. Produced by Phillips H. Lord.Support the show monthly at patreon.greatdetectives.netSupport the show on a one-time basis at support.greatdetectives.netMail a donation to:Adam GrahamPO Box 15913Boise, ID 83715Take the listener survey at survey.greatdetectives.netGive us a call: 208-991-4783Become one of our friends on Facebook at facebook.com/radiodetectivesFollow us on Instagram at instagram.com/greatdetectivesFollow us on Twitter/X at twitter.com/radiodetectivesJoin us again next time for another exciting case from Counterspy.
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980
Yours Truly Johnny Dollar: The Life at Steak Matter (EP5025)
Today's Mystery: Johnny r is summoned by the eccentric Alvin Peabody Cartwright, who insists the matter is urgent. But when Johnny arrives, Cartwright has vanished, blood is found in the garage, and every clue points to murder—unless appearances are deceiving.Original Radio Broadcast: June 20, 1959Originating in HollywoodStarring Bob Bailey as Johnny Dollar. Also featuring Virginia Gregg, Gene Tatum, Howard McNear, Forrest Lewis, Joseph Kearns, and Paul Dubov.Written, produced, and directed by Jack Johnstone.Remember to make your travel plans by visiting JohnnyDollarAir.com first.Support the show monthly at patreon.greatdetectives.netPatreon Supporter of the Day: Christine, Patreon supporter since March 2018.Support the show on a one-time basis at support.greatdetectives.netMail a donation to: Adam Graham, PO Box 15913, Boise, Idaho 83715Take the listener survey at survey.greatdetectives.netGive us a call: 208-991-4783Follow us on Twitter/X at twitter.com/radiodetectivesFollow us on Instagram at instagram.com/greatdetectivesBecome one of our friends on Facebook at facebook.com/radiodetectivesJoin us again next Friday for another adventure with Yours Truly, Johnny Dollar.
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979
Dragnet: The Big Bunco (EP5024)
Today's Mystery: An experienced confidence man returns to Los Angeles with the same polished investment scam, cheating trusting victims out of thousands of dollars. As Sergeant Joe Friday begins breaking in a new partner, the detectives race to stop the swindler before he can disappear with another fortune.Original Radio Broadcast: April 17, 1952Originating in HollywoodStarring Jack Webb as Sergeant Joe Friday.Also featuring Martin Milner as Officer Bill Lockwood, Marian Richman, and Vic Rodman.Script by Jim Moser. Music by Walter Schumann.Support the show monthly at patreon.greatdetectives.netPatreon Supporter of the Day: Pam, Patreon supporter since February 2024.Support the show on a one-time basis at support.greatdetectives.netMail a donation to: Adam Graham, PO Box 15913, Boise, Idaho 83715Take the listener survey at survey.greatdetectives.netGive us a call: 208-991-4783Become one of our friends on Facebook at facebook.com/radiodetectivesFollow us on Instagram at instagram.com/greatdetectivesFollow us on Twitter/X at twitter.com/radiodetectivesJoin us again tomorrow for another detective drama from the Golden Age of Radio.
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978
Broadway's My Beat: The John Mooney Murder Case (EP5023)
Today's Mystery: When a man unknowingly passes a stolen thousand-dollar bill from a long-unsolved payroll robbery, Detective Danny Clover follows a trail that leads from Broadway's underworld to a string of murders. As more bodies fall, Danny races to uncover who has been hiding the stolen money for the past five years.Original Radio Broadcast: March 22, 1952Originating in HollywoodStarring Larry Thor as Detective Danny Clover.Also featuring Charles Calvert, Jack Kruschen, Charlotte Lawrence, Anthony Barrett, Georgia Ellis, Howard McNear, and Leo Cleary.Written by Morton Fine and David Friedkin. Produced and directed by Elliott Lewis.Music composed by Alexander Courage and conducted by Marlon Skiles.Support the show monthly at patreon.greatdetectives.netPatreon Supporter of the Day: Ron, Patreon supporter since January 2026.Support the show on a one-time basis at support.greatdetectives.netMail a donation to: Adam Graham, PO Box 15913, Boise, Idaho 83715Take the listener survey at survey.greatdetectives.netGive us a call 208-991-4783Become one of our friends on Facebook at facebook.com/radiodetectivesFollow us on Instagram at instagram.com/greatdetectivesFollow us on Twitter/X at twitter.com/radiodetectivesJoin us again tomorrow for another detective drama from the Golden Age of Radio.
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977
The Big Story: Poker Game Ends in Death (EP5022)
Today’s Mystery: When a suburban poker game ends in a deadly holdup, veteran Chicago reporter Bill Doherty becomes intrigued by the teenage brother of one of the dead gunmen.As evidence mounts against the youth, Doherty sets out to determine whether the frightened suspect is a killer—or another victim of the crime.Original Radio Broadcast: March 21, 1951Originating in New YorkStarring John Larkin as Bill Doherty.Also featuring Joseph Julian, Jack Grimes, Larry Haines, Bryna Raeburn, and Parker Fennelly. Based on the reporting of William Doherty of the Chicago Sun-Times.Support the show monthly at patreon.greatdetectives.netPatreon Supporter of the Day: Brent, Patreon supporter since January 2020.Support the show on a one-time basis at support.greatdetectives.netMail a donation to: Adam Graham, PO Box 15913, Boise, Idaho 83715Take the listener survey at survey.greatdetectives.netGive us a call 208-991-4783Follow us on Instagram at instagram.com/greatdetectivesBecome one of our friends on Facebook at facebook.com/radiodetectivesFollow us on Twitter/X at twitter.com/radiodetectivesJoin us again tomorrow for another detective drama from the Golden Age of Radio.
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976
The Saint: Cupid and Corpse (EP5021)
Today's Mystery:Simon Templar's plans for a carefree day with Ann Morley are interrupted when the murder of a ticket broker draws them into a dangerous mystery. Pursued by hired gunmen and faced with a growing list of suspects, The Saint follows a twisting trail that seems to center on a prominent warehouse owner.Original Radio Broadcast Date: August 20, 1950Originating from HollywoodStarring: Vincent Price as Simon TemplarAlso featuring Shirley Mitchell, Barbara Eiler, Jack Moyles, Tom Brown, Edmund MacDonald, and Anthony BarrettScript by Louis VittesMusic composed and conducted by Vaughn DexterProduced by James L. SaphierDirected by Helen MackAnnouncer: Don StanleySupport the show monthly at patreon.greatdetectives.netPatreon Supporter of the Day: James, Patreon supporter since June 2015Support the show on a one-time basis at support.greatdetectives.netMail a donation to: Adam Graham, PO Box 15913, Boise, Idaho 83715Take the listener survey at survey.greatdetectives.netGive us a call at 208-991-4783Follow us on Instagram at instagram.com/greatdetectivesFollow us on Twitter/X at twitter.com/radiodetectivesJoin us again tomorrow for another detective drama from the Golden Age of Radio.
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975
Philip Marlowe: Heir for G-String (Encore) (EP5020s)
Marlowe goes searching in the seedy part of town for an heir to $5,000.Original Air Date: August 25, 1951Starring Gerald Mohr as Philip MarloweSupport the show monthly at https://patreon.greatdetectives.netMail a donation to: Adam Graham, PO Box 15913, Boise, Idaho 83715Take the listener survey…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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974
Words at War: The Ship (Encore) (A0106)
Today's Adventure: A British light cruiser escorts a desperately needed convoy to Malta when the Italian fleet appears on the horizon, threatening to overwhelm the outnumbered Allied force. As the officers and crew of the HMS Artemis face impossible odds, courage, discipline, and tactical ingenuity are put to the ultimate test.Original Radio Broadcast: July 24, 1943Originating from New YorkProgram: Words at WarBased on the novel The Ship by C. S. Forester.Starring House Jameson, Alan Bunce, Victor Beecroft, Sid Cassel, Humphrey Davis, Eon McAllister, Shirley Oliver, and Alfred ShirleyAdapted for radio by Edmund BernbreierOriginal music by Frank BlackDirected by Joseph LoseyTo subscribe to this podcast and hear more World War II stories, go to greatadventures.infoSupport the show on a one-time basis at support.greatdetectives.netMail a donation to: Adam Graham, PO Box 15913, Boise, Idaho 83715Take the listener survey at survey.greatdetectives.netGive us a call at 208-991-4783Follow us on Instagram at instagram.com/greatdetectivesFollow us on Twitter/X at twitter.com/radiodetectives
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973
Philip Marlowe: Young Man's Fancy (Encore) (EP5020)
Today's Mystery: Marlowe becomes concerned with the strange behavior of the man who runs the neighborhood fruit stand.Original Air Date: July 28, 1951Starring Gerald Mohr as Philip MarloweSupport the show monthly at https://patreon.greatdetectives.netMail a donation to: Adam Graham, PO Box 15913, Boise, Idaho 83715Take the listener survey…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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972
Philip Marlowe: The Long Way Home (Encore) (EP5019)
Today's Mystery: An older man hires to Marlowe to find his pretty young wife.Original Air Date: August 4, 1951Starring Gerald Mohr as Philip MarloweSupport the show monthly at https://patreon.greatdetectives.netMail 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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971
Philip Marlowe: The Good Neighbor Policy (Encore) (EP5018)
Today's Mystery: A mix-up with his phone lines leads Marlowe to a snippy neighbor and a gun at his back.Original Air Date: July 28, 1951Starring Gerald Mohr as Philip MarloweSupport the show monthly at https://patreon.greatdetectives.netMail 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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970
Philip Marlowe: Life Can Be Murder (Encore) (EP5017)
Marlowe meets a beautiful woman at an English pub, drops her off at a ritzy house, and is called when a dead body is found at that house.Original Air Date: July 21, 1951Support the show monthly at https://patreon.greatdetectives.netMail 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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969
Philip Marlowe: The Dear Dead Days (Encore) (EP5016)
Marlowe is hired by an elderly widow to find her ex-chauffeur and ends up in a case involving a missing art collection.Original Air Date: July 14, 1951Starring Gerald Mohr as Philip MarloweSupport the show monthly at https://patreon.greatdetectives.netMail 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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968
Philip Marlowe: The Seaside Sabbatical (Encore) (EP5015e)
Today's Mystery: Marlowe travels thirty miles to find that a client changed his mind. But then things get complicated.Original Air Date: July 7, 1951Originating from HollywoodStarring Gerald Mohr as Philip MarloweSupport the show monthly at https://patreon.greatdetectives.netMail 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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967
Counterspy: The Cold Blooded Professor, Part Two (A0104)
Today's Adventure: After the notorious Professor Emery Horn escapes from death row through an astonishing feat of planning and deception, David Harding and Harry Peters launch a nationwide hunt for the brilliant killer. Realizing conventional police methods won't be enough, Harding instead searches for the one clue Horn can't disguise—his own mind.Original Radio Broadcast: September 1, 1949Originating from New YorkStarring Don McLaughlin as David Harding and Mandel Kramer as Harry Peters. Also featuring Ralph Bell as Professor Emery HornDirected by William M. SweetsMusic by Jesse CrawfordProduced by the Phillips H. Lord ProductionsTo subscribe to this podcast, go to greatadventures.infoBecome one of our ongoing Patreon supporters at patreon.greatdetectives.netPatreon Supporter of the Day: Jim, Patreon supporter since October 2020Support the show on a one-time basis at support.greatdetectives.netMail a donation to: Adam Graham, PO Box 15913, Boise, Idaho 83715Take the listener survey at survey.greatdetectives.netGive us a call at 208-991-4783Follow us on Instagram at instagram.com/greatdetectivesFollow us on Twitter/X at twitter.com/radiodetectives
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966
Yours Truly Johnny Dollar: The Wayward Sculptor Matter (EP5015)
Today's Mystery: When an insurance company begins receiving anonymous monthly payments for a $50,000 fraudulent claim, Johnny Dollar is assigned to identify the mysterious sender. His investigation into a suspicious insurance payout leads him to the widow of a famous sculptor—only to discover that she died months earlier.Original Radio Broadcast Date: June 14, 1959Originating from HollywoodStarring: Bob Bailey as Johnny DollarAlso starring Herb Vigran, Edgar Barrier, Carlton G. Young, Will Wright, and Lawrence DobkinWritten, produced, and directed by Jack JohnstoneAnnouncer: Dan CubberlyWhen making your travel plans, remember johnnydollarair.comBecome one of our Patreon Supporters at patreon.greatdetectives.netThank you to our Patreon Supporter of the Day: Brenda, Patreon supporter since September 2025Take the listener survey at survey.greatdetectives.netGive us a call 208-991-4783Become one of our friends on Facebook at facebook.com/radiodetectivesFollow us on Twitter/X at twitter.com/radiodetectivesFollow us on Instagram at instagram.com/greatdetectivesJoin us again tomorrow for another detective drama from the Golden Age of Radio.
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965
Dragnet: The Big Show (EP5014)
Today's Mystery: When a seven-week-old baby is abandoned in a downtown bus depot, Joe Friday and Ed Jacobs begin searching for the missing mother. But as they retrace her journey to Los Angeles, small inconsistencies in a witness's story lead the detectives to suspect the truth is far more complicated than anyone first believed.Original Radio Broadcast Date: April 10, 1952Originating from HollywoodStarring: Jack Webb as Sergeant Joe Friday and Barney Phillips as Sergeant Ed JacobsAlso featuring Virginia Gregg, Harry Bartell, and Helen KleebScript by Jim MoserMusic by Walter SchumannAnnouncer: Hal GibneyTechnical advice from the Los Angeles Police DepartmentSupport the show monthly at patreon.greatdetectives.netPatreon Supporter of the Day: Brenda, Patreon supporter since September 2025Support the show on a one-time basis at support.greatdetectives.netMail a donation to: Adam Graham, PO Box 15913, Boise, Idaho 83715Take the listener survey at survey.greatdetectives.netGive us a call at 208-991-4783Follow us on Instagram at instagram.com/greatdetectivesFollow us on Twitter/X at twitter.com/radiodetectivesJoin us again tomorrow for another detective drama from the Golden Age of Radio.
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964
Broadway's My Beat: The Gordon Merrick Murder Case (EP5013)
Today's Mystery: Broadway producer Gordon Merrick is found murdered in his penthouse apartment just as he was preparing for a champagne supper with actress Carol Royce. As Danny Clover investigates, suspicion falls on the jealous man who loves her—but a second murder soon raises troubling questions about whether the obvious suspect is really the killer.Original Radio Broadcast Date: March 15, 1952Originating from HollywoodStarring: Larry Thor as Lieutenant Danny Clover, Charles Calvert as Sergeant Gino Tartaglia, and Jack Kruschen as Sergeant MuggavanFeatured in the cast were Rita Johnson as Carol Royce, Herb Butterfield as Jackie Scarn, Martha Wentworth as Mrs. Polk, and Paul Richards as Vic KaneProduced and directed by Elliott LewisMusical score composed and conducted by Alexander CourageSupport the show monthly at patreon.greatdetectives.netPatreon Supporter of the Day: Ian, Patreon supporter since August 2016Support the show on a one-time basis at support.greatdetectives.netMail a donation to: Adam Graham, PO Box 15913, Boise, Idaho 83715Take the listener survey at survey.greatdetectives.netGive us a call at 208-991-4783Follow us on Instagram at instagram.com/greatdetectivesFollow us on Twitter/X at twitter.com/radiodetectivesJoin us again tomorrow for another detective drama from the Golden Age of Radio.
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963
The Big Story: The Case of the Cautious Killer (EP5012)
Today’s Mystery:Freshly hired cub reporter Ed Neumeier expects to spend his first day covering routine local stories while the veteran reporters chase a sensational double murder. Instead, a chance encounter with a nervous stranger thrusts the inexperienced reporter into the biggest story of his young career.Original Radio Broadcast: March 14, 1951Originating from New YorkStarring Russell Thorson as Ed NeumeierAlso featuring Melba Rae, Amzie Strickland, Chet Stratton, William Keene, and Joe HelgesonBased on the reporting of Ed Neumeier of the Humboldt TimesSupport the show monthly at patreon.greatdetectives.netPatreon Supporter of the Day: Glenn, Patreon supporter since March 2025Support the show on a one-time basis at support.greatdetectives.netMail a donation to: Adam Graham, PO Box 15913, Boise, Idaho 83715Take the listener survey at survey.greatdetectives.netGive us a call at 208-991-4783Follow us on Instagram at instagram.com/greatdetectivesBecome one of our friends on Facebook at facebook.com/radiodetectivesFollow us on Twitter/X at twitter.com/radiodetectivesJoin us again tomorrow for another detective drama from the Golden Age of Radio.
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962
The Saint: Reflection on Murder (EP5011)
Today's Mystery: After actress Betty Ames witnesses a publisher's murder, Simon Templar appoints himself her unofficial bodyguard. When a second attempt is made on Betty's life during a stage rehearsal, the Saint realizes the killer is determined to silence the one witness who may hold the key to the case.Original Radio Broadcast Date: August 13, 1950Originating from HollywoodStarred: Vincent Price as Simon Templar.Also featuring Francis Cheney, Barbara Eiler, Eleanor Audley, Frank Gerstle, Stanley Farrar, and Arthur Q. Bryan.Script by Louis Vittes.Music composed and conducted by Vaughn Dexter.Produced by James L. Saphier.Directed by Helen Mack.Announcer: Don Stanley.Support the show monthly at patreon.greatdetectives.netPatreon Supporter of the Day: Lisa, Patreon supporter since August 2025.Support the show on a one-time basis at support.greatdetectives.netMail a donation to: Adam Graham, PO Box 15913, Boise, Idaho 83715Take the listener survey at survey.greatdetectives.netGive us a call 208-991-4783Become one of our friends on Facebook at facebook.com/radiodetectivesFollow us on Instagram at instagram.com/greatdetectivesFollow us on Twitter/X at twitter.com/radiodetectivesJoin us again tomorrow for another detective drama from the Golden Age of Radio.
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961
Counterspy: The Cold-Blooded Professor, Part One (A0102)
Today's Adventure: Professor Emery Horn has spent years cultivating the reputation of a brilliant but reclusive scientist. When a Counterspy agent arrives to question him about a daring bank robbery, Horn launches an elaborate escape that sets David Harding and Harry Peters on the trail of one of the most dangerous and ingenious criminals they've ever faced.Original Radio Broadcast: August 30, 1949Originating in New YorkStarring Don McLaughlin as David Harding and Mandel Kramer as Harry Peters. Also featuring Ralph Bell as Professor Emery Horn and Maurice Tarplin. Music by Jesse Crawford. Produced by the Phillips H. Lord Productions.To subscribe to this podcast, go to greatadventures.infoBecome one of our ongoing Patreon supporters at patreon.greatdetectives.netPatreon Supporter of the Day: Emmett, Patreon supporter since March 2018.Support the show on a one-time basis at support.greatdetectives.netMail a donation to: Adam Graham, PO Box 15913, Boise, Idaho 83715Take the listener survey at survey.greatdetectives.netGive us a call at 208-991-4783Follow us on Instagram at instagram.com/greatdetectivesFollow us on Twitter/X at twitter.com/radiodetectives
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960
Yours Truly Johnny Dollar: The Wayward Heiress Matter (EP5010)
Today's Mystery: When an old college friend asks Johnny Dollar to protect her husband from a former sweetheart she fears is bent on murder, Johnny finds himself caught in the middle of a tangled love triangle. But as he digs deeper, he begins to suspect that not everyone is telling the truth about the danger they're facing.Original Radio Broadcast Date: June 7, 1959Originated from HollywoodStars: Bob Bailey as Johnny Dollar.Also starring Virginia Gregg, Les Tremayne, Sam Edwards, and James McCallion.Written, produced, and directed by Jack Johnstone.Announcer: Dan Cubberly.When making your travel plans, remember johnnydollarair.com Become one of our Patreon Supporters at patreon.greatdetectives.netThank you to our Patreon Supporter of the Day: Bailey, Patreon supporter since April 2023.Take the listener survey at survey.greatdetectives.netGive us a call 208-991-4783Become one of our friends on Facebook at facebook.com/radiodetectivesFollow us on Twitter/X at twitter.com/radiodetectivesFollow us on Instagram at instagram.com/greatdetectivesJoin us again tomorrow for another detective drama from the Golden Age of Radio.
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959
Dragnet: The Big Streetcar (EP5009)
Today's Mystery: After a man is gunned down outside his home following a bitter domestic argument, Joe Friday and Ed Jacobs launch a search for the shooter's wife, who has vanished after warning that she'll kill anyone who tries to capture her. With the suspect making taunting phone calls while remaining one step ahead of police, the detectives race against time to track her down before violence erupts again.Original Radio Broadcast Date: April 3, 1952Originating from HollywoodStarred: Jack Webb as Sergeant Joe Friday and Barney Phillips as Sergeant Ed Jacobs. Also featuring Herb Ellis, Jack Kruschen, and Helen Kleeb. Script by Jim Moser.Music by Walter Schumann.Announcer: Hal Gibney. Technical advice from the Los Angeles Police Department.Support the show monthly at patreon.greatdetectives.netPatreon Supporter of the Day: Rochelle, Patreon supporter since April 2025.Support the show on a one-time basis at support.greatdetectives.netMail a donation to: Adam Graham, PO Box 15913, Boise, Idaho 83715Take the listener survey at survey.greatdetectives.netGive us a call 208-991-4783Become one of our friends on Facebook at facebook.com/radiodetectivesFollow us on Instagram at instagram.com/greatdetectivesFollow us on Twitter/X at twitter.com/radiodetectivesJoin us again tomorrow for another detective drama from the Golden Age of Radio.
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958
Broadway's My Beat: The Eve Hunter Murder Case (EP5008)
Today’s Mystery:When a beautiful young woman is found murdered in a room rented by the sword carrier of Spain’s greatest matador, Danny Clover discovers the killing may be tied to a dangerous love triangle. As another victim falls before he can identify the killer, Clover races to uncover the motive behind the murders.Original Radio Broadcast Date: March 8, 1952Originated in HollywoodStars: Larry Thor as Lieutenant Danny Clover, Charles Calvert as Sergeant Gino Tartaglia, and Jack Kruschen as Sergeant Muggavan.Featured in the cast were Paul Frees as Cadiz, Whitfield Connor as Ted Hunter, Virginia Gregg, Edgar Barrier, Anthony Barrett, and Harry Bartell. Produced and directed by Elliott Lewis. Musical score composed and conducted by Alexander Courage.Announcer: Bob Stevenson.Support the show monthly at patreon.greatdetectives.netPatreon Supporter of the Day: Maurice, Patreon supporter since January 2024.Support the show on a one-time basis at support.greatdetectives.netMail a donation to: Adam Graham, PO Box 15913, Boise, Idaho 83715Take the listener survey at survey.greatdetectives.netGive us a call 208-991-4783Become one of our friends on Facebook at facebook.com/radiodetectivesFollow us on Instagram at instagram.com/greatdetectivesFollow us on Twitter/X at twitter.com/radiodetectivesJoin us again tomorrow for another detective drama from the Golden Age of Radio.
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957
The Big Show: Dictionary and a Telephone Line Lead to a Killer (EP5007)
Today’s Mystery:When a young wife disappears from a Colorado mountain town, reporter Bernard Beckwith notices inconsistencies in her husband’s story that no one else seems to question. As he quietly follows one clue after another, what begins as a routine missing persons case slowly develops into a murder investigation.Original Radio Broadcast: December 6, 1950Originating in New YorkStarring Benton Hayworth as Bernard Beckwith.Also featuring Adrian Byan, Scott Tennyson, John McQuade, Nat Polen, and Jason Johnson.Based on the reporting of Bernard Beckwith of the The Denver Post.Support the show monthly at patreon.greatdetectives.netPatreon Supporter of the Day: Bueno, Patreon supporter since March 2023.Support the show on a one-time basis at support.greatdetectives.netMail a donation to: Adam Graham, PO Box 15913, Boise, Idaho 83715Take the listener survey at survey.greatdetectives.netGive us a call 208-991-4783Follow us on Instagram at instagram.com/greatdetectivesBecome one of our friends on Facebook at facebook.com/radiodetectivesFollow us on Twitter/X at twitter.com/radiodetectivesJoin us again tomorrow for another detective drama from the Golden Age of Radio.
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956
The Saint: The Corpse Said Ouch (EP5006)
Today's Mystery: A frantic young woman arrives at Simon Templar's apartment in the middle of the night insisting she's dead—and the morning newspaper appears to prove it. When The Saint discovers a murdered woman wearing her distinctive coat, he sets out to learn who the victim really was and whether the killer's intended target is still alive.Original Radio Broadcast Date: August 6, 1950Originating from HollywoodStarring: Vincent Price as Simon TemplarAlso featuring Shirley Mitchell, Viola Vaughn, Larry Dobkin, Lou Merrill, Anthony Barrett, and Jack MoylesScript by Louis VittesMusic composed and conducted by Vaughn DexterProduced by James L. SaphierDirected by Helen MackAnnouncer: Don StanleySupport the show monthly at patreon.greatdetectives.netPatreon Supporter of the Day: Adrian, Patreon supporter since January 2020Support the show on a one-time basis at support.greatdetectives.netMail a donation to: Adam Graham, PO Box 15913, Boise, Idaho 83715Take the listener survey at survey.greatdetectives.netGive us a call at 208-991-4783Follow us on Instagram at instagram.com/greatdetectivesFollow us on Twitter/X at twitter.com/radiodetectivesJoin us again tomorrow for another detective drama from the Golden Age of Radio.
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955
Counterspy: Murdering Messenger (A0100)
Today's Adventure: After an undercover counterspy agent narrowly survives an assassination attempt, David Harding sends Harry Peters to assume his identity and infiltrate a dangerous espionage ring. As Peters follows a trail of coded messages from Detroit to Memphis and on to New Orleans, he finds himself surrounded by people who may be allies—or assassins.Original Radio Broadcast: August 25, 1949Originating from New YorkStarring Don McLaughlin as David Harding and Mandel Kramer as Harry PetersDirected by William M. SweetsMusic by Jesse CrawfordProduced by the Phillips H. Lord ProductionsTo subscribe to this podcast, go to greatadventures.infoBecome one of our ongoing Patreon supporters at patreon.greatdetectives.netPatreon Supporter of the Day: Doc, Patreon supporter since May 2019Support the show on a one-time basis at support.greatdetectives.netMail a donation to: Adam Graham, PO Box 15913, Boise, Idaho 83715Take the listener survey at survey.greatdetectives.netGive us a call at 208-991-4783Follow us on Instagram at instagram.com/greatdetectivesFollow us on Twitter/X at twitter.com/radiodetectives
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954
Yours Truly Johnny Dollar: The Big H Matter (EP5005)
Today's Mystery: After receiving a cryptic phone call from an elderly fan who fears for her life, Johnny Dollar flies to the California coast to investigate. What begins as a seemingly confused plea for help soon leads him into a dangerous operation involving smugglers, heroin traffickers, and a determined old woman who knows far too much.Original Radio Broadcast Date: May 31, 1959Originated from HollywoodStars: Bob Bailey as Johnny Dollar.Also starring Peggy Weber, Virginia Gregg, Bartlett Robinson, Joseph Kearns, and Russell Thorson.Written, produced, and directed by Jack Johnstone. Announcer: Dan Cubberly.When making your travel plans, remember johnnydollarair.com Become one of our Patreon Supporters at patreon.greatdetectives.netThank you to our Patreon Supporter of the Day: Rick, Patreon supporter since March 2020.Take the listener survey at survey.greatdetectives.netGive us a call 208-991-4783Become one of our friends on Facebook at facebook.com/radiodetectivesFollow us on Twitter/X at twitter.com/radiodetectivesFollow us on Instagram at instagram.com/greatdetectivesJoin us again tomorrow for another detective drama from the Golden Age of Radio.
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953
Dragnet: The Big Rose (EP5004)
Today's Mystery: A woman with a history of trouble suddenly disappears, leaving behind four children and a trail of conflicting stories. As Joe Friday and Ed Jacobs dig deeper into the case, a missing person's investigation turns into a homicide hunt where the truth may lie closer to home than anyone suspects.Original Radio Broadcast Date: March 27, 1952Originating from HollywoodStarred: Jack Webb as Sergeant Joe Friday and Barney Phillips as Sergeant Ed Jacobs.Also featuring Virginia Gregg, Vic Perrin, and Herb Ellis.Script by Jim Moser. Music by Walter Schumann.Announcer: Hal Gibney.Technical advice from the Los Angeles Police Department.Support the show monthly at patreon.greatdetectives.netPatreon Supporter of the Day: Nancy, Patreon supporter since March 2016.Support the show on a one-time basis at support.greatdetectives.netMail a donation to: Adam Graham, PO Box 15913, Boise, Idaho 83715Take the listener survey at survey.greatdetectives.netGive us a call 208-991-4783Become one of our friends on Facebook at facebook.com/radiodetectivesFollow us on Instagram at instagram.com/greatdetectivesFollow us on Twitter/X at twitter.com/radiodetectivesJoin us again tomorrow for another detective drama from the Golden Age of Radio.
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952
Broadway's My Beat: The Raymond Grant Murder Case (EP5003)
Today's Mystery: When a milkman is found beaten to death outside a young graduate student's apartment, Danny Clover discovers that the victim may have been profiting from secrets he learned on his delivery route. Before the key witness can tell what she knows, she is killed in a suspicious traffic accident, forcing Clover to untangle a web of blackmail, betrayal, and forbidden romance.Original Radio Broadcast Date: February 16, 1952Originated in HollywoodStars: Larry Thor as Lieutenant Danny Clover, Charles Calvert as Sergeant Gino Tartaglia, and Jack Kruschen as Sergeant Muggavan.Featured in the cast were Paula Winslowe as Myra Blair, Howard McNear as Robert Blair, Mary Lansing, Charlotte Lawrence, and Shepard Menken.Produced and directed by Elliott Lewis.Musical score composed and conducted by Alexander Courage.Announcer: Bill Anders.Support the show monthly at patreon.greatdetectives.netPatreon Supporter of the Day: Jeff, Patreon supporter since December 2024.Support the show on a one-time basis at support.greatdetectives.netMail a donation to: Adam Graham, PO Box 15913, Boise, Idaho 83715Take the listener survey at survey.greatdetectives.netGive us a call 208-991-4783Follow us on Instagram at instagram.com/greatdetectivesBecome one of our friends on Facebook at facebook.com/radiodetectivesFollow us on Twitter/X at twitter.com/radiodetectivesJoin us again tomorrow for another detective drama from the Golden Age of Radio.
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951
The Big Story: The Killer with the Mind of a Child (EP5002)
Today's Mystery:When three people are murdered in a quiet Utah community, reporter T.R. Johnson finds himself drawn into the hunt for a killer who seems to vanish into the night. While police search the highways for a fugitive in a green sedan, Johnson follows a series of puzzling clues that suggest the murderer may be driven by something far more disturbing than ordinary criminal motives.Original Radio Broadcast: November 29, 1950Originating from New YorkStarring John Sylvester as T.R. JohnsonAlso featuring Jane Robin, Agnes Young, Amzie Strickland, Joan Shea, Owen Jordan, Meryl Jones, and Les Damon Based on the reporting of T.R. Johnson of The Salt Lake TribuneSupport 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 support.greatdetectives.netMail a donation to: Adam Graham, PO Box 15913, Boise, Idaho 83715Take the listener survey at survey.greatdetectives.netGive us a call at 208-991-4783Follow us on Instagram at instagram.com/greatdetectivesFollow us on Twitter/X at twitter.com/radiodetectivesJoin us again tomorrow for another detective drama from the Golden Age of Radio.
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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, Charlie Chan, Broadway's My Beat, 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 <a href="https://www.greatdetectives.net" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer
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