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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

Sherlock Holmes: The Blue Carbuncle (EP0954)

Release Date: May 23, 2013 A lost goose sets Holmes on the trail of a jewel thief. Original Air Date: March 13, 1955 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/greatdetectivesBecome one of ourfriends on Facebook ...

Jun 12, 202529 minSeason 4Ep. 179

Yours Truly Johnny Dollar: The Broderick Matter, Parts 3 and 4 (EP0953)

Release Date: May 22, 2013 Johnny finds a trail of broken hearts as disillusionment sets on the trail of Lorraine Broderick. Original Air Date: November 16 and 17, 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.greatdetectives.net Check out our social media at h...

Jun 11, 202532 minSeason 4Ep. 178

The Big Guy: The Unheard Voice (EP0952)

Release Date: May 21, 2013 Joshua Sharp tries to clear a man who runs a carousel whose beloved by his children. Original Air Date: May 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...

Jun 10, 202537 minSeason 4Ep. 177

Yours Truly Johnny Dollar: The Broderick Matter, Parts One and Two (Corrected) (EP0951)

Release Date: May 20, 2013 Johnny sets out to find a sweet little girl who a man saved and worked to provide her a life insurance legacy. He finds the girl may not have grown up to be so sweet. Original Air Date: November 14 and 15, 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 ...

Jun 09, 202535 minSeason 4Ep. 176

The McCoy: Three Wayward Girls (EP0950s)

Release Date: May 19, 2013 The McCoy investigates the murder of an old girlfriend at the request of her agent. Audition Date: April 22, 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.greatdetectives.n...

Jun 08, 202534 minSeason 4Ep. 175

The Line Up: The Pointless Pierson Polemic Polarity (EP0950)

Release Date: May 18, 2013 Guthrie investigates the murder of a man who ran a fraudulent acting school racket. Original Air Date: September 7, 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.greatdetec...

Jun 07, 202533 minSeason 4Ep. 174

Yours Truly Johnny Dollar: The Lorko Diamond Matter and Nightmare for Knight (EP0949)

Release Date: May 17, 2013 A private detective is hired by a foreign king to guard his harem, but another man believes his sister was kidnapped and forced into the harem. Original Air Date: 1958 or 1959 Johnny knows the truth, but he needs to prove it. The countess could ruin everything. Original Air Date: November 11, 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, P...

Jun 06, 202531 minSeason 4Ep. 173

Sherlock Holmes: The Six Napoleons (EP0948)

Release Date: May 16, 2013 Is someone smashing Napoleons a case of monomania or something more? Holmes investigates. Original Air Date: March 6, 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.greatdetectives.net Check out our social media at https://www.greatdet...

Jun 05, 202537 minSeason 4Ep. 172

Yours Truly Johnny Dollar: The Lorko Diamond Matter, Parts Three and Four (EP0947)

Release Date: May 15, 2013 Who tried to turn on the gas and kill Johnny and the Countess. Original Air Date: November 9 and 10, 1955 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/greatdetectivesBecome one of ourfrie...

Jun 04, 202535 minSeason 4Ep. 171

Frank Race: The Adventure of the Big Top (EP0946)

Release Date: May 14, 2013 Race goes to Florida to protect a woman whose husband is concerned about her and ends helping an old circus chum. Original Air Date: December 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 survey at https://survey.greatdetectives.net Check out our social m...

Jun 02, 202529 minSeason 4Ep. 170

Yours Truly Johnny Dollar: The Lorko Diamond Matter, Parts One and Two (EP0945)

Release Date: May 13, 2013 Johnny goes to Algiers and investigates the theft of $100,000 in diamonds. Original Air Date: November 7 and 8, 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.greatdetectives.net Check out our social media at https://www.greatdetective...

Jun 02, 202532 minSeason 4Ep. 169

The Line Up: The Syncopic Sweazy Sweat-Out (EP0944)

Release Date: May 11, 2013 When a doctor is murdered, the police try to find the killer and prevent another tragedy. Original Air Date: July 5, 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...

May 31, 202532 minSeason 4Ep. 168

Yours Truly Johnny Dollar: The Valentine Matter, Part Five and Call for a Columnist, Part Four (EP0943)

Release Date: May 10, 2013 Johnny Lane faces death and escapes. determined to bring down the vice rackets in Call for a Columnist, Part Four. Original Air Date: 1958 An entire family is dead and Johnny’s looking for answers. Original Air Date: November 4, 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 Ta...

May 30, 202535 minSeason 4Ep. 167

Shelock Holmes: The Solitary Cyclist (EP0942)

Release Date: May 09, 2013 A charming young governess is haunted by a mysterious bearded bicyclist. Original Air Date: February 27, 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.greatdetectives.net Check out our social media at https://www.greatdetectives.net...

May 29, 202533 minSeason 4Ep. 166

Yours Truly Johnny Dollar: The Valentine Matter, Parts Three and Four (EP0941)

Release Date: May 08, 2013 Dan Valentine leaves a hospital in bad shape and the deaths begin. Original Air Dates: November 2 and 3, 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.greatdetectives.net Check out our social media at https://www.greatdetectives.net...

May 28, 202533 minSeason 4Ep. 165

Frank Race: The Adventure of Black Friar’s Bridge (EP0940)

Release Date: May 07, 2013 Race is an England investigating the death of an insured American at the request of a policy beneficiary. Original Air Date: December 17, 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 ...

May 27, 202534 minSeason 4Ep. 164

Yours Truly Johnny Dollar: The Valentine Matter, Parts One and Two (EP0939)

Release Date: May 06, 2013 While on a routine theft investigation, Johnny meets and befriends an old time bootlegger who is then shot at. Original Air Dates: October 31 and November 1, 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.greatdetectives.net Check out ...

May 26, 202532 minSeason 4Ep. 163

The Line Up: The Mad Bomber (EP0938)

Release Date: May 04, 2013 Someone is using high explosives to local political leaders and Ben Guthrie has to find out why Original Air Date: June 26, 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.gr...

May 24, 202529 minSeason 4Ep. 162

Yours Truly Johnny Dollar: The Alvin Summers Matter, Part 5 and Call For a Columnist (EP0937)

Release Date: May 03, 2013 In Call for a Columnist, Part Three: Johnny Lane naps for three days thanks to his “bodyguard’s” efforts and finds himself in even more danger when he returns to civilization. Air Date: 1958 One false move and Johnny Dollar dies. Original Air Date: October 28, 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 G...

May 23, 202535 minSeason 4Ep. 161

Sherlock Holmes: The Norwood Builder (EP0936)

Release Date: May 02, 2013 A young lawyer meets a wealthy man who asks him draft willing leaving him everything. The next day, the lawyer finds himself accused of murder and turns to Sherlock Holmes. Original Air Date: February 20, 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 a...

May 22, 202531 minSeason 4Ep. 160

Yours Truly Johnny Dollar: The Alvin Summers Matters, Part Three and Four (EP0935)

Release Date: May 01, 2013 The murder of a bellhop escalates the case as Johnny has doubts about the beautiful woman who has been seeking his attention. Original Air Dates: October 26 and 27, 1955 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 Instag...

May 21, 202532 minSeason 4Ep. 159

Frank Race: The Adventure of the Lovable Character (EP0934)

Release Date: April 30, 2013 One of the wives of an Indian prince believes someone is trying to eliminate him, but his mother believes the problem seems psychological. Original Air Date: December 10, 1949 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 o...

May 20, 202530 minSeason 4Ep. 158

Yours Truly Johnny Dollar: The Alvin Summers Matter, Parts One and Two (EP0933)

Release Date: April 29, 2013 Johnny Dollar goes to Mexico in search of an embezzler. Original Air Date: October 24 and 25, 1955 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/greatdetectivesBecome one of ourfriends o...

May 19, 202531 minSeason 4Ep. 157

The Line Up: Lieutenant Guthrie Kidnapped (EP0932)

Release Date: April 27, 2013 Guthrie is kidnapped by a robbery suspect who intends to kill them once they leave the city. Original Air Date: June 19, 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...

May 17, 202529 minSeason 4Ep. 156

Yours Truly Johnny Dollar: The Chesapeake Fraud Matter, Part Five and Call for a Columnist (EP0931)

Release Date: April 26, 2013 Johnny Lane gets an unusual body guard in Call for a Columnist, Part Two. Original Air Date: 1958 Meanwhile, the case has changed as what was once a case of fraud is now about the murder of one of Johnny’s friends. Original Air Date: October 21, 1955 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 surv...

May 16, 202538 minSeason 4Ep. 155

Sherlock Holmes: The Dying Detective (EP0930)

Release Date: April 25, 2013 Sherlock Holmes is dying of a mysterious disease and he won’t let Watson examine him. Original Air Date: February 13, 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.greatdetectives.net Check out our social media at https://www.greatd...

May 15, 202530 minSeason 4Ep. 154

Yours Truly Johnny Dollar: The Chesapeake Fraud Matter, Parts 3 and 4 (EP0929)

Release Date: April 24, 2013 Johnny goes to Denver to find out if a deceased man is alive and he’s not satisfied with the answer he gets. Original Air Date: October 19 and 20, 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.greatdetectives.net Check out our socia...

May 14, 202530 minSeason 4Ep. 153

Frank Race: The Adventure of the Kettle Drum (EP0928)

Release Date: April 23, 2013 An old flame asks Race to investigate her husband’s sudden illness. Original Air Date: December 3, 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...

May 13, 202533 minSeason 4Ep. 152

Yours Truly Johnny Dollar: The Chesapeake Fraud Matter, Parts One and Two (EP0927)

Release Date: April 22, 2013 Johnny investigates a report that a man who was declared dead and had insurance paid, but has been reported alive. Original Air Date: October 17 and 18, 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.greatdetectives.net Check out our...

May 12, 202531 minSeason 4Ep. 151

The Line Up: The Harrowing Haggada Handball Case (EP0926)

Release Date: April 20, 2013 Ben and Matt track down a gang of robbers. Original Air Date: June 12, 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.greatdetectives.net...

May 10, 202528 minSeason 4Ep. 150
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