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Great Detectives of Old Time Radio Volume 2|Mystery Audio Dramas

Adam Graham|Old Time Radio Detective Hostwww.spreaker.com
Adam Graham continues his journey through Old Time Radio Detective programs from their first available adventure to their final bow in Seasons 4-6 which were released between 2012 and 2015, featuring nearly 1,000 Old Time Radio episodes. You can listen to the current podcast feed of The Great Detectives of Old Time Radio here.

Picking up where we left off at the end of Volume 1, Volume 2 begins by continuing the Adventures of Frank Race, The Fat Man, Let George Do It, Sherlock Holmes (with John Stanley and later John Gielgud) and Yours Truly Johnny Dollar with John Lund.

In this volume, we'll hear these Golden Age Radio Classics:
  • Bob Bailey taking over as Yours Truly Johnny Dollar in exciting serials and then in thrilling half hour episodes.
  • The legal mystery series from the mind of Erle Stanley Gardener A Life in Your Hands
  • Cases of Mr. Ace Starring George Raft
  • The International Mystery series Mr. I.A. Moto
  • The adventures of crime-solving lawyer John J. Malone in The Amazing Mr. Malone and Murder and Mr. Malone
  • The greatest of all manhunters Nick Carter, Master Detective
  • The police procedural classic The Line-Up
  • An antiques dealer and amateur detectives opens The Casebook of Gregory Hood
  • 1930s Crimefightint Action with Police Headquarters
  • The Adventures of Philip Marlowe starring both Van Heflin and Gerald Mohr
  • 1930s Crime-solving Action with Police Headquarters
  • Manhunt featuring a police criminologist who is smarter than the detectives and doesn't mind showing it every chance he gets!
  • Half-doctor, Half Detective, all lovable responsible adult. Dr, Tim, Detective is assisted in solving crimes by a couple of kids who he instructs in important lessons in science and medicine.
  • Tales of Scotland Yard Inspector Peter Black and his Pursuit of Justice
  • Pat Novak for Hire is back for a second run through his hard-boiled adventures to contrast with the other Jack Webb show that ran concurrently for a weeks.
  • We begin our journey through the landmark radio program Dragnet starring Webb as the rules for police dramas are rewritten.
  • Vincent Price stars as the Saint, the modern Robin Hood of Crime
  • Easy Money tells of a magician-turned-detective who exposes con games.
  • Dane Clark stars as a New York Private Eye in Crime and Peter Chambers
  • Ellery Queen challenges you to match wits with him in amazing puzzle mysteries.
  • The first radio incarnation of Michael Shayne starring Wally Maher as a Bay Area Private Detective
  • A Chicago-based Criminologist uses psychology to solve crimes in The Crime Files of Flammond
Also listen to even more obscure series such as Homicide O'Kane, Here Comes McBride, Miss Pinkerton Incorporated, A Johnny Fletcher Mystery, Police Blotter, Call the Police, The Big Guy, The Man from Homicide, and Hearthstone of the Death Squad.

Also listen for specials starring Orson Welles, Adolph Menjous, Gregory Peck, Dick Powell, Robert Montgomery, and William Bendix as we feature adaptations of Philip Marlowe Movies, Raymond Chandler short stories, and Edgar Allen Poe's Detective Auguste Dupin.
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Episodes

Frank Race: The Adventure of the Diver’s Treasure (EP0837)

Release Date: January 07, 2013 Frank Race investigates the death of a boy aboard a ship. Original Air Date: August 20, 1949 Support the show monthly at https://patreon.greatdetectives.net Support the show on a one-time basis at https://support.greatdetectives.net Mail a donation to: Adam Graham, PO Box 15913, Boise, Idaho 83715 Give us a call at 208-991-4783 Take the listener survey at https://survey.greatdetectives.net Check out our social media at https://www.greatdetectives.net...

Jan 27, 202533 minSeason 4Ep. 59

Line Up: Eddie Gaynor Framed for Murder (EP0836)

Release Date: January 05, 2013 All the evidence suggests a young hood named Eddie Gaynor is behind a gangland killing but Lieutenant Guthrie’s not so sure. Original Air Date: July 20, 1950 Support the show monthly at https://patreon.greatdetectives.net Support the show on a one-time basis at https://support.greatdetectives.net Mail a donation to: Adam Graham, PO Box 15913, Boise, Idaho 83715 Give us a call at 208-991-4783 Take the listener survey at https://survey.greatdetectives.net Check out o...

Jan 25, 202536 minSeason 4Ep. 58

Yours Truly Johnny Dollar: The Frustrated Phoenix Matter (EP0835)

Release Date: January 04, 2013 Johnny investigates the death of the author of one of America’s greatest novels. Original Air Date: April 27, 1954 Support the show monthly at https://patreon.greatdetectives.net Support the show on a one-time basis at https://support.greatdetectives.net Mail a donation to: Adam Graham, PO Box 15913, Boise, Idaho 83715 Give us a call at 208-991-4783 Take the listener survey at https://survey.greatdetectives.net Check out our social media at https://www.greatdetecti...

Jan 24, 202530 minSeason 4Ep. 57

Sherlock Holmes: The Elusive Agent, Part Two (EP0834)

Release Date: January 03, 2013 Holmes and Watson go to Paris on the trail of the agent and are offered money for their part of the plans on a train to London. Original Air Date: March 28, 1949 Support the show monthly at https://patreon.greatdetectives.net Support the show on a one-time basis at https://support.greatdetectives.net Mail a donation to: Adam Graham, PO Box 15913, Boise, Idaho 83715 Give us a call at 208-991-4783 Take the listener survey at https://survey.greatdetectives.net Check o...

Jan 23, 202528 minSeason 4Ep. 56

Let George Do It: The Iron Hat (EP0833)

Release Date: January 02, 2013 George investigates some stolen evidence that could bring down a crime king. Original Air Date: May 12, 1952 Support the show monthly at https://patreon.greatdetectives.net Support the show on a one-time basis at https://support.greatdetectives.net Mail a donation to: Adam Graham, PO Box 15913, Boise, Idaho 83715 Give us a call at 208-991-4783 Take the listener survey at https://survey.greatdetectives.net Check out our social media at https://www.greatdetectives.ne...

Jan 22, 202532 minSeason 4Ep. 55

A Life in Your Hands: Carol Carson Murdered (EP0832)

Release Date: January 01, 2013 While on vacation, Jonathan Kegg was asked to investigate the murder of a woman in a custody battle. Original Air Date: May 25, 1950 Support the show monthly at https://patreon.greatdetectives.net Support the show on a one-time basis at https://support.greatdetectives.net Mail a donation to: Adam Graham, PO Box 15913, Boise, Idaho 83715 Give us a call at 208-991-4783 Take the listener survey at https://survey.greatdetectives.net Check out our social media at https:...

Jan 21, 202535 minSeason 4Ep. 54

Frank Race: The Adventure of the Sobbing Bodyguard (EP0831)

Release Date: December 31, 2012 Donovan finds a dead man in his cab-a dead man he had a motive to murder. He turns to Frank Race for help. Original Air Date: August 13, 1949 Support the show monthly at https://patreon.greatdetectives.net Support the show on a one-time basis at https://support.greatdetectives.net Mail a donation to: Adam Graham, PO Box 15913, Boise, Idaho 83715 Give us a call at 208-991-4783 Take the listener survey at https://survey.greatdetectives.net Check out our social media...

Jan 20, 202529 minSeason 4Ep. 53

Yours Truly Johnny Dollar: The Nathan Swing Matter (EP0830)

Release Date: December 28, 2012 Johnny investigates the death of a small time crook and how a crusading prosecutor might be involved. Original Air Date: April 20, 1954 Support the show monthly at https://patreon.greatdetectives.net Support the show on a one-time basis at https://support.greatdetectives.net Mail a donation to: Adam Graham, PO Box 15913, Boise, Idaho 83715 Give us a call at 208-991-4783 Take the listener survey at https://survey.greatdetectives.net Check out our social media at ht...

Jan 17, 202532 minSeason 4Ep. 52

Sherlock Holmes: The Elusive Agent, Part One (EP0829)

Release Date: December 27, 2012 Sherlock Holmes investigates a case of stolen plans on the eve of World War I. Original Air Date: March 21, 1949 Support the show monthly at https://patreon.greatdetectives.net Support the show on a one-time basis at https://support.greatdetectives.net Mail a donation to: Adam Graham, PO Box 15913, Boise, Idaho 83715 Give us a call at 208-991-4783 Take the listener survey at https://survey.greatdetectives.net Check out our social media at https://www.greatdetectiv...

Jan 16, 202527 minSeason 4Ep. 51

Let George Do It: Come to the Casbah (EP0828)

Release Date: December 26, 2012 George tries to recover some papers for the French Government in order to stop their loss from creating an international incident. Original Air Date: May 5, 1952 Support the show monthly at https://patreon.greatdetectives.net Support the show on a one-time basis at https://support.greatdetectives.net Mail a donation to: Adam Graham, PO Box 15913, Boise, Idaho 83715 Give us a call at 208-991-4783 Take the listener survey at https://survey.greatdetectives.net Check ...

Jan 15, 202533 minSeason 4Ep. 50

A Life in Your Hands: The Rooming House Murder (EP0827)

Release Date: December 25, 2012 A blackmailing boarder is murdered at Mrs. O’Malley’s boarding house. Original Air Date: September 13, 1949 Support the show monthly at https://patreon.greatdetectives.net Support the show on a one-time basis at https://support.greatdetectives.net Mail a donation to: Adam Graham, PO Box 15913, Boise, Idaho 83715 Give us a call at 208-991-4783 Take the listener survey at https://survey.greatdetectives.net Check out our social media at https://www.greatdetectives.ne...

Jan 14, 202529 minSeason 4Ep. 49

Frank Race: The Adventure of the Green Doubloon (EP0826)

Release Date: December 24, 2012 Frank Race goes to Panama in search of a man who embezzled $300,000. Original Air Date: August 6, 1949 Support the show monthly at https://patreon.greatdetectives.net Support the show on a one-time basis at https://support.greatdetectives.net Mail a donation to: Adam Graham, PO Box 15913, Boise, Idaho 83715 Give us a call at 208-991-4783 Take the listener survey at https://survey.greatdetectives.net Check out our social media at https://www.greatdetectives.net...

Jan 13, 202531 minSeason 4Ep. 48

Yours Truly Johnny Dollar: The Magnolia and Honeysuckle Matter (EP0825)

Release Date: December 21, 2012 Johnny investigates a fire at a paper plant that led to the death of a secretary. Original Air Date: April 13, 1954 Support the show monthly at https://patreon.greatdetectives.net Support the show on a one-time basis at https://support.greatdetectives.net Mail a donation to: Adam Graham, PO Box 15913, Boise, Idaho 83715 Give us a call at 208-991-4783 Take the listener survey at https://survey.greatdetectives.net Check out our social media at https://www.greatdetec...

Jan 10, 202531 minSeason 4Ep. 47

Sherlock Holmes: The Adventure of the Blue Carbuncle (EP0824)

Release Date: December 20, 2012 A lost Christmas goose puts Sherlock Holmes on the trail of a jewel thief with the freedom of an innocent man lying in the balance. Original Air Date: December 26, 1948 Support the show monthly at https://patreon.greatdetectives.net Support the show on a one-time basis at https://support.greatdetectives.net Mail a donation to: Adam Graham, PO Box 15913, Boise, Idaho 83715 Give us a call at 208-991-4783 Take the listener survey at https://survey.greatdetectives.net...

Jan 09, 202536 minSeason 4Ep. 46

Let George Do It: The Christmas Letter (EP0823)

Release Date: December 19, 2012 A soldiers writes George to ask him to visit a girl and take her out on Christmas Eve. George is dismayed to find her about to fall for a known hustler. Original Air Date: December 24, 1951 Support the show monthly at https://patreon.greatdetectives.net Support the show on a one-time basis at https://support.greatdetectives.net Mail a donation to: Adam Graham, PO Box 15913, Boise, Idaho 83715 Give us a call at 208-991-4783 Take the listener survey at https://surve...

Jan 08, 202531 minSeason 4Ep. 45

A Life in Your Hands:The Final Curtain Call (EP0822)

Release Date: December 18, 2012 An over the hill actress is murdered and her unfaithful husband is accused. Original Air Date: June 7, 1949 Support the show monthly at https://patreon.greatdetectives.net Support the show on a one-time basis at https://support.greatdetectives.net Mail a donation to: Adam Graham, PO Box 15913, Boise, Idaho 83715 Give us a call at 208-991-4783 Take the listener survey at https://survey.greatdetectives.net Check out our social media at https://www.greatdetectives.ne...

Jan 07, 202532 minSeason 4Ep. 44

Frank Race: The Adventure of the Roughneck’s Will (EP0821)

Release Date: December 17, 2012 An old man creates a will that invites murder. Original Air Date: July 30, 1949 Support the show monthly at https://patreon.greatdetectives.net Support the show on a one-time basis at https://support.greatdetectives.net Mail a donation to: Adam Graham, PO Box 15913, Boise, Idaho 83715 Give us a call at 208-991-4783 Take the listener survey at https://survey.greatdetectives.net Check out our social media at https://www.greatdetectives.net...

Jan 06, 202530 minSeason 4Ep. 43

Yours Truly Johnny Dollar: The Sulfur and Brimstone Matter (EP0820)

Release Date: December 14, 2012 Johnny investigates sabotage and murder at the construction site of a hydro electric dam in Venezuela. Original Air Date: April 6, 1954 Support the show monthly at https://patreon.greatdetectives.net Support the show on a one-time basis at https://support.greatdetectives.net Mail a donation to: Adam Graham, PO Box 15913, Boise, Idaho 83715 Give us a call at 208-991-4783 Take the listener survey at https://survey.greatdetectives.net Check out our social media at ht...

Jan 03, 202531 minSeason 4Ep. 42

Sherlock Holmes: The Burmese Goddess (EP0819)

Release Date: December 13, 2012 Sherlock Holmes tries to find out who is behind the murder of the owner of a Burmese Idol and why they are willing to kill over it. Original Air Date: April 18, 1949 Support the show monthly at https://patreon.greatdetectives.net Support the show on a one-time basis at https://support.greatdetectives.net Mail a donation to: Adam Graham, PO Box 15913, Boise, Idaho 83715 Give us a call at 208-991-4783 Take the listener survey at https://survey.greatdetectives.net Ch...

Jan 02, 202528 minSeason 4Ep. 41

Let George Do It: Operation Europa (EP0818)

Release Date: December 12, 2012 George Valentine goes to Paris and Instanbul to recover $250,000 in stolen diamonds. Original Air Date: April 28, 1952 Support the show monthly at https://patreon.greatdetectives.net Support the show on a one-time basis at https://support.greatdetectives.net Mail a donation to: Adam Graham, PO Box 15913, Boise, Idaho 83715 Give us a call at 208-991-4783 Take the listener survey at https://survey.greatdetectives.net Check out our social media at https://www.greatde...

Jan 01, 202533 minSeason 4Ep. 40

Call the Police: The Case of the Unknown Strangler (EP0817)

Release Date: December 11, 2012 Bill Grant is confronted by a series of psychotic murders. Original Air Date: July 20, 1948 Support the show monthly at https://patreon.greatdetectives.net Support the show on a one-time basis at https://support.greatdetectives.net Mail a donation to: Adam Graham, PO Box 15913, Boise, Idaho 83715 Give us a call at 208-991-4783 Take the listener survey at https://survey.greatdetectives.net Check out our social media at https://www.greatdetectives.net...

Dec 31, 202434 minSeason 4Ep. 39

Frank Race: Three on a Match (EP0816)

Release Date: December 10, 2012 Race investigates the disappearance of millions of dollars from a charity. Original Air Date: July 23, 1949 Support the show monthly at https://patreon.greatdetectives.net Support the show on a one-time basis at https://support.greatdetectives.net Mail a donation to: Adam Graham, PO Box 15913, Boise, Idaho 83715 Give us a call at 208-991-4783 Take the listener survey at https://survey.greatdetectives.net Check out our social media at https://www.greatdetectives.ne...

Dec 30, 202432 minSeason 4Ep. 38

Yours Truly Johnny Dollar: The Piney Corners Matter (EP0815)

Release Date: December 07, 2012 Johnny investigates the first murder in a small town in decades. Original Air Date: March 23, 1954 Support the show monthly at https://patreon.greatdetectives.net Support the show on a one-time basis at https://support.greatdetectives.net Mail a donation to: Adam Graham, PO Box 15913, Boise, Idaho 83715 Give us a call at 208-991-4783 Take the listener survey at https://survey.greatdetectives.net Check out our social media at https://www.greatdetectives.net...

Dec 27, 202431 minSeason 4Ep. 37

Sherlock Holmes: The Mad Miners of Cardiff (EP0814)

Release Date: December 06, 2012 What’s horrific site is causing seasoned miners to go mad as soon as they see it. Original Air Date: April 11, 1949 Support the show monthly at https://patreon.greatdetectives.net Support the show on a one-time basis at https://support.greatdetectives.net Mail a donation to: Adam Graham, PO Box 15913, Boise, Idaho 83715 Give us a call at 208-991-4783 Take the listener survey at https://survey.greatdetectives.net Check out our social media at https://www.greatdetec...

Dec 26, 202429 minSeason 4Ep. 36

Let George Do It: War Maneuver (EP0813)

Release Date: December 05, 2012 George is brought in by a landlady who believes an innocent boarder has been framed for a hit and run. Once George clears him, Lieutenant Johnson insists George stay in until the case is solved. Original Air Date: April 21, 1952 Support the show monthly at https://patreon.greatdetectives.net Support the show on a one-time basis at https://support.greatdetectives.net Mail a donation to: Adam Graham, PO Box 15913, Boise, Idaho 83715 Give us a call at 208-991-4783 Ta...

Dec 25, 202433 minSeason 4Ep. 35

Call the Police: The Case of the Suntower Mystery Mansion (EP0812)

Release Date: December 04, 2012 Bill Grant investigates the death of a wealthy rich woman who became obsessed with the occult. Original Air Date: July 6, 1948 Support the show monthly at https://patreon.greatdetectives.net Support the show on a one-time basis at https://support.greatdetectives.net Mail a donation to: Adam Graham, PO Box 15913, Boise, Idaho 83715 Give us a call at 208-991-4783 Take the listener survey at https://survey.greatdetectives.net Check out our social media at https://www...

Dec 24, 202435 minSeason 4Ep. 34

Frank Race: The Adventure of the Fourth Round Knockout (EP0811)

Release Date: December 03, 2012 Frank investigates the murder of a Brooklyn prize fighter. Original Air Date: July 16, 1949 Support the show monthly at https://patreon.greatdetectives.net Support the show on a one-time basis at https://support.greatdetectives.net Mail a donation to: Adam Graham, PO Box 15913, Boise, Idaho 83715 Give us a call at 208-991-4783 Take the listener survey at https://survey.greatdetectives.net Check out our social media at https://www.greatdetectives.net...

Dec 23, 202429 minSeason 4Ep. 33

Yours Truly Johnny Dollar: The Berlin Matter (EP0810)

Release Date: November 30, 2012 Johnny goes to Berlin to investigate the murder of a man who upped his insurance and got married. Original Air Date: March 16, 1954 Support the show monthly at https://patreon.greatdetectives.net Support the show on a one-time basis at https://support.greatdetectives.net Mail a donation to: Adam Graham, PO Box 15913, Boise, Idaho 83715 Give us a call at 208-991-4783 Take the listener survey at https://survey.greatdetectives.net Check out our social media at https:...

Dec 20, 202430 minSeason 8Ep. 32

Sherlock Holmes: The Adventure of the Unfortunate Valet (EP0809)

Release Date: November 29, 2012 The promiscuous wife of a doctor is murdered. Original Air Date: March 14, 1949 Support the show monthly at https://patreon.greatdetectives.net Support the show on a one-time basis at https://support.greatdetectives.net Mail a donation to: Adam Graham, PO Box 15913, Boise, Idaho 83715 Give us a call at 208-991-4783 Take the listener survey at https://survey.greatdetectives.net Check out our social media at https://www.greatdetectives.net...

Dec 19, 202428 minSeason 4Ep. 31

Let George Do It: The Forgotten Murder (EP0808)

Release Date: November 28, 2012 A spinster hires George to solve a fifteen year old murder. Original Air Date: April 14, 1952 Support the show monthly at https://patreon.greatdetectives.net Support the show on a one-time basis at https://support.greatdetectives.net Mail a donation to: Adam Graham, PO Box 15913, Boise, Idaho 83715 Give us a call at 208-991-4783 Take the listener survey at https://survey.greatdetectives.net Check out our social media at https://www.greatdetectives.net...

Dec 18, 202433 minSeason 4Ep. 30
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