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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

The Line Up: The Case of Frankie and Joyce (EP0896)

Release Date: March 16, 2013 Guthrie investigates of a woman found murdered soon after announcing her engagement. Original Air Date: January 4, 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://survey.greatdetectives.net Check out our social media at https://www.greatdete...

Apr 05, 202535 minSeason 4Ep. 119

Yours Truly Johnny Dollar: The Jeanne Maxwell Matter (EP0895)

Release Date: March 15, 2013 Johnny has to find out whether the death of an insured young woman was murder or suicide. Original Air Date: July 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 https://www.greatd...

Apr 04, 202537 minSeason 4Ep. 118

Sherlock Holmes: Dr. Watson Meets Sherlock Holmes (EP0894)

Release Date: March 14, 2013 Dr. Watson recalls his first meeting with Sherlock Holmes as Watson assists Holmes in a case of notorious blackmailer, Charles Augustus Milverton. Original Air Date: January 2, 1955 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.greatdete...

Apr 03, 202535 minSeason 4Ep. 117

Let George Do It: The Dead of Night (EP0893)

Release Date: March 13, 2013 George responds to a 4 a.m. phone call and finds himself smack in the middle of a murder investigation. Original Air Date: October 13, 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 h...

Apr 02, 202535 minSeason 4Ep. 116

A Life in Your Hands: Alderman Murdered (EP0892)

Release Date: March 12, 2013 An alderman is murdered and suspects abound. Original Air Date: August 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.greatdetectives.net...

Apr 01, 202535 minSeason 4Ep. 115

Frank Race; The Adventure of the Undecided Bride (EP0891)

Release Date: March 11, 2013 Race and Donovan investigate when a bride is seen running through the town in the dead of night carrying a gun. Original Air Date: October 22, 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 me...

Mar 31, 202531 minSeason 4Ep. 114

The Line Up: The Elsner Case (EP0890)

Originally Released: March 9, 2013 Guthrie and Grebbs investigate the seemingly senseless death of a 60 year old woman. Original Air Date: December 28, 1950 Support the show monthly at patreon.greatdetectives.net Support the show on a one-time basis at http://support.greatdetectives.net. Mail a donation to: Adam Graham, PO Box 15913, Boise, Idaho 83715 Take the listener survey… http://survey.greatdetectives.net Give us a call 208-991-4783Follow us on Instagram at http://instagram.com/greatdetect...

Mar 29, 202532 minSeason 4Ep. 113

Yours Truly Johnny Dollar: The Carboniferous Dolomite Matter (EP0889)

Release Date: March 08, 2013 Johnny investigates mining sabotage in Indonesia. Original Air Date: July 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.greatdetectives.net...

Mar 28, 202535 minSeason 4Ep. 112

Sherlock Holmes: The Duke of Hollywell (EP0888)

Release Date: March 07, 2013 An indiscreet duke asks Holmes to find out who is blackmailing him. Original Air Date: March 22, 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://www.greatdetectives.net...

Mar 27, 202531 minSeason 4Ep. 111

Let George Do It: The Four Seasons (EP0887)

Release Date: March 06, 2013 George is hired to protect some valuable miniature artwork but quickly finds himself arrested and charged with grand theft. Original Air Date: October 6, 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 ou...

Mar 26, 202535 minSeason 4Ep. 110

A Life in Your Hands: Professor Allenby Murdered (EP0886)

Release Date: March 05, 2013 The murder of an archeology professor at his alma mater is the latest case investigated by Jonathan Kegg. Rehearsal of show that aired August 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 Take the listener survey at https://survey.greatdetectives.net Check out our social...

Mar 25, 202529 minSeason 4Ep. 109

Frank Race: The Adventure of the Candy Killing (EP0885)

Release Date: March 04, 2013 Frank Race to goes to a small town to help a friend whose mistress has been found dead with him looking like the most likely suspect. Original Air Date: October 15, 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 C...

Mar 24, 202530 minSeason 4Ep. 108

The Line Up: The Holstedter Case (EP0884)

Release Date: March 02, 2013 Guthrie and Grebb search for a gang who committed a $100,000 bank robbery and shot a guard. Original Air Date: December 21, 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://www....

Mar 22, 202532 minSeason 4Ep. 107

Yours Truly Johnny Dollar: The Jan Brueghel Matter (EP0883)

Release Date: March 01, 2013 Johnny goes to pay $25,000 to obtain the return of a stolen painting the company made more than $100,00 for. But did he get the real painting or a forgery. Original Air Date: July 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.gre...

Mar 21, 202532 minSeason 4Ep. 106

Sherlock Holmes: The Adventure of the Red Death (EP0882)

Release Date: February 28, 2013 A pyromaniac has been unleashed on London and Holmes has to find him. Original Air Date: June 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...

Mar 20, 202535 minSeason 4Ep. 105

Let George Do It: Chance and Probability (EP0881)

Release Date: February 27, 2013 George travels to a casino resort where a man was killed for his perfect “system” for winning at the casino. Original Air Date: September 29, 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 ...

Mar 19, 202534 minSeason 4Ep. 104

A Life in Your Hand: Captain Mendosa’s Treasure (EP0880)

Release Date: February 26, 2013 A man claiming to have a treasure map is murdered and a socialite is charged with the crime Rehearsal of program that aired: August 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 ...

Mar 18, 202531 minSeason 4Ep. 103

Frank Race: The Adventure of the Silent Tongue (EP0879)

Release Date: February 25, 2013 Frank Race agrees to meet the last request of a man on death row and retrieve a pair of baby shoes from a safe deposit box. He’s shocked to be ambushed by three armed women. Original Air Date: October 8, 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 surv...

Mar 17, 202533 minSeason 4Ep. 102

The Line Up: The Jersey Parallel (EP0878)

Release Date: February 23, 2013 Guthrie and Groebs rush to find a psycho killer who murdered seven people. Original Air Date: December 7, 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://www.greatdetectives...

Mar 15, 202534 minSeason 9Ep. 101

Yours Truly Johnny Dollar: The Woodward Manilla Matter (EP0877)

Release Date: February 22, 2013 Johnny investigates a big theft in the Philippines that coincided with the disappearance of the clerk. Original Air Date: June 29, 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...

Mar 14, 202531 minSeason 4Ep. 100

Sherlock Holmes: The Adventure of the Curious Crypt (EP0876)

Release Date: February 21, 2013 Sherlock Holmes investigates the disappearance of a wealthy man who spent a fortune on his crypt. Original Air Date: May 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://...

Mar 13, 202527 minSeason 6Ep. 99

Let George Do It: Once a Crook (EP0875)

Release Date: February 20, 2013 George is hired by the sister of an ex-con who has disappeared after her uncle was robbed. Original Air Date: September 22, 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://w...

Mar 12, 202531 minSeason 4Ep. 98

A Life in Your Hands: Murder in the Eye Doctor’s Office (EP0874)

Release Date: February 19, 2013 A much hated man is killed in a dentist’s office. Original Air Date: August 7, 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...

Mar 11, 202532 minSeason 4Ep. 97

Frank Race: The Adventure of the Lady in the Dark (EP0873)

Release Date: February 18, 2013 Frank Race is in Paris and an old doctor friend needs help. He tries to assist, but the friend is kidnapped and a boy needs surgery to save his life. Original Air Date: October 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.gre...

Mar 10, 202531 minSeason 4Ep. 96

The Line Up: Cop Killer (EP0872)

Release Date: February 16, 2013 An undercover narcotics cop is killed and the entire force searches for the killer. Original Air Date: November 30, 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://www.great...

Mar 08, 202535 minSeason 4Ep. 95

Yours Truly Johnny Dollar: The Patterson Transport Matter (EP0871)

Release Date: February 15, 2013 Johnny investigates a series of hijackings and savage attacks on truck drivers for an insured company. Original Air Date: June 15, 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...

Mar 07, 202532 minSeason 4Ep. 94

Sherlock Holmes: Dr. Winthrop’s Notorious Carriage (EP0870)

Release Date: February 14, 2013 A woman comes to Holmes alleging her husband murdered a prominent actress who was also his mistress. Original Air Date: May 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...

Mar 06, 202528 minSeason 4Ep. 93

Let George Do It: Human Nature (EP0869)

Release Date: February 13, 2013 George is hired by a cleaning lady who thinks a sweet pawnbroker may be getting drawn into crime. George finds out he’s a well-known fence and when the pawn broker’s murdered, George sets out to solve the case. Original Air Date: September 15, 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 cal...

Mar 05, 202532 minSeason 4Ep. 92

A Life in Your Hands: The Randall Marsden Murder (EP0868)

Release Date: February 12, 2013 An assistant prosecutor is murdered on the same night a man he sent to death row escaped. Suspicion falls on the escaped murderer, but is he the real culprit. Original Air Date: July 24, 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://sur...

Mar 04, 202531 minSeason 4Ep. 91

Frank Race: The Adventure of The Runway Queen (EP0867)

Release Date: February 11, 2013 Frank is hired by a concerned theatrical manager to find out why one of his star clients is working at a burlesque house in Boston while she has a $5,000 a week contract. Original Air Date: September 24, 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 surv...

Mar 03, 202532 minSeason 4Ep. 90
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