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The Great Detectives of Old Time Radio| Daily Mystery Dramas

Adam Graham|Old Time Radio Detective Hostwww.spreaker.com
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 http://www.greatdetectives.net.

We are currently in our fifteenth season of provided suspenseful mystery dramas. Our podcast feed captures the last 1,000 episodes we've released including all of seasons thirteen and fourteen, and part of season twelve. We have created two archive feeds: Volume 1, which features our first three seasons and Volume 2, which features seasons four-six, and Volume 3 which will feature Seasons Seven through Nine.

Our feed includes old time radio recorded in Los Angeles, New York, Chicago and also Australia.

The current actors featured in our old time radio detective podcast include Les Damon, Bob Bailey, Larry Thor, Walter Connolly, and Jack Webb. Other actors featured within the past 1,000 include Alice Frost, Howard Duff, Glenn Langan, Herbert Marshall, Gerald Mohr, Joel McCrea, Les Tremayne, Jackson Beck, Santos Ortega, Ned Wever, Karl Swenson, and more.

Episodes

The Falcon: The Case of the Silent Butler (EP4743)

Today's Mystery:Mike goes to Lisbon on a tip that a woman working at the US embassy is a spy. Original Radio Broadcast Date: August 24, 1952 Originating from New York Starring: Les Damon as The Falcon; Mandel Kramer; Bryna Raeburn Support the show monthly at patreon.greatdetectives.net Patreon Supporter of the Day: Jacqueline, Patreon Supporter since August 2018. Support the show on a one-time basis at http://support.greatdetectives.net Mail a donation to: Adam Graham, PO Box 15913, Boise, Idaho...

Jun 30, 202535 minSeason 16Ep. 238

Dragnet: The Big Speech (EP4742)

Today's Mystery: Joe Friday and Ben Romero search for an armed man who beat and robbed a Doctor and stole a supply of narcotics. Original Radio Broadcast Date: April 19, 1951 Originating from Hollywood Starring: Jack Webb as Sergeant Joe Friday; Barton Yarborough as Sergeant Ben Romero Support the show monthly at patreon.greatdetectives.net Patreon Supporter of the Day: Robert, Patreon supporter since July 2020. Support the show on a one-time basis at http://support.greatdetectives.net. Mail a d...

Jun 28, 202533 minSeason 16Ep. 237

Yours Truly Johnny Dollar: The Salkoff Sequel Matter (EP4741)

Today's Mystery: Johnny was about to leave Florida, but plans change when Johnny learns that the assistant at a laboratory doing top secret research has disappeared, with foul play suspected. Original Radio Broadcast Date: March 16, 1958 Originating from Hollywood Starring: Bob Bailey as Johnny Dollar; Herb Ellis; Lou Merrill; Stacy Harris; Jack Kruschen; Vic Perrin; Harry Bartell When making your travel plans, remember http://johnnydollarair.com Become one of our Patreon Supporters at https://p...

Jun 27, 202530 minSeason 16Ep. 236

World's Great Novels: The Moonstone, Part Four (EP4740)

Today's Mystery: An experiment reveals how the diamond got out of Rachel Verinder's cabinet. But where is it now? Original Air Date: April 23, 1948 Originating from Chicago Starring: Sherman Marks as Gabriel Betterridge; Arthur Sedgewick as Sergeant Cuff; Charles Mountain as Franklin Blake, Jonathan Hull, Dick York, Donald Gallagher, Boris Aplon, Marvin Peisner Support the show monthly at patreon.greatdetectives.net Patreon Supporter of the Day: Jennifer, Patreon supporter since April 2025 Suppo...

Jun 26, 202535 minSeason 16Ep. 235

Broadway's My Beat: The Seliah Jordan Murder Case (E{4739)

Today's Mystery: A middle-aged man reports that a beautiful young woman was murdered, though there is no body. Original Radio Broadcast Date: July 24, 1950 Originating from Hollywood Starring: Larry Thor as Lieutenant Danny Clover; Charles Calvert as Sergeant Gino Tartaglia; Jack Kruschen as Sergeant Muggavan; Irene Tedrow; Joyce McCluskey; Earle Ross; Jack Edwards; Tom Holland Support the show monthly at https://patreon.greatdetectives.net Patreon Supporter of the Day: Emmett, Patreon supporter...

Jun 25, 202538 minSeason 16Ep. 234

Charlie Chan: Ryder's Cover Up or Blind Man's Bluff (EP4738)

Today's Mystery: What is John Ryder hiding? Inspector Chan plans a trap for the murderer. Original Radio Broadcast Date: 1935 or 1936 Originating from Los Angeles Starring: Walter Connolly as Inspector Charlie Chan Support the show monthly at https://patreon.greatdetectives.net Patreon Supporter of the Day: 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 at http://survey.greatde...

Jun 24, 202533 minSeason 16Ep. 233

The Falcon: The Case of the Gorgeous Greek (EP4737)

Today's Mystery: Waring is in Greece looking for the leader of the Greek Communist Party. Original Radio Broadcast Date: August 17, 1952 Originating from New York Starred: Les Damon as the Falcon, Ken Lynch, Anne Burr Support the show monthly at patreon.greatdetectives.net Patreon Supporter of the Day: Carissa, Patreon supporter since March 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 83715 Take the li...

Jun 23, 202536 minSeason 16Ep. 232

Dragnet: The Big Threat (1951) (EP4736)

Today's Mystery: A man was slugged and robbed but doesn't want to talk due to threats by the robbers. Original Radio Broadcast Date: April 12, 1951 Originating from Hollywood Starred: Jack Webb as Sergeant Joe Friday, Barton Yarborough as Sergeant Ben Romero, Herb Butterfield Support the show monthly at patreon.greatdetectives.net Patreon Supporter of the Day: Brett, Patreon supporter since April 2024. Support the show on a one-time basis at http://support.greatdetectives.net. Mail a donation to...

Jun 21, 202537 minSeason 16Ep. 231

Yours Truly Johnny Dollar: The Wayward Moth Matter (EP4735)

Today's Mystery: Johnny is called to investigate a small claim in a case involving damage at a sensitive chemistry experiment. Or was it sabotage? Original Radio Broadcast Date: March 9, 1958 Originated from Hollywood Stars: Bob Bailey as Johnny Dollar. Vic Perrin, Herb Ellis, Paul Richards, Lou Merrill, Leon Belasco When making your travel plans, remember http://johnnydollarair.com Become one of our Patreon Supporters at https://patreon.greatdetectives.net Thank you to our Patreon Supporter of ...

Jun 20, 202531 minSeason 16Ep. 230

World's Great Novels: The Moonstone, Part Three (EP4734)

Today's Mystery: After a tragic suicide, Sergeant Cuff's dismissed with the theft of the Moonstone still unsolved. A year later, someone else picks up the investigation. Original Radio Broadcast Date: April 16, 1948 Originating from Chicago Starring: Sherman Marks as Gabriel Betterridge; Arthur Sedgewick as Sergeant Cuff; Charles Mountain as Franklin Blake; Geraldine Kaye as Rachel Verinder; Alma Fox; Jane Elliot; Ruth Shane; Minion Shriver; Sidney Breese; Arthur Peterson, Maurice Copeland Suppo...

Jun 19, 202534 minSeason 16Ep. 229

Broadway's My Beat: The Emilio Ramirez Murder Case (EP4733)

Today's Mystery: A young man stumbles into a storefront church in Spanish Harlem and dies after being stabbed. Original Radio Broadcast Date: July 17, 1950 Originated in Hollywood Stars: Larry Thor as Lieutenant Danny Clover, Charles Calvert as Sergeant Gino Tartaglia, Lou Merrill, Herb Butterfield, Tony Barrett, Sarah Selby, Frances Cheney, Jack Kruschen Support the show monthly at https://patreon.greatdetectives.net Patreon Supporter of the Day: Phil, Patreon supporter since August 2018 Suppor...

Jun 18, 202538 minSeason 16Ep. 228

Charlie Chan: The Gun/The Play is The Thing (EP4732)|Classic Mystery Audio Drama

Today's Mystery:Charlie Chan and Sheriff Holt want an explanation of the gun Cecille was carrying and decide to stage a reenactment. Original Radio Broadcast Date: 1935 or 1936 Originating from Los Angeles Starring: Walter Connolly as Inspector Charlie Chan Support the show monthly at https://patreon.greatdetectives.net Patreon Supporter of the Day: Grisel, Patreon supporter since December 2024. Support the show on a one-time basis at http://support.greatdetectives.net. Mail a donation to: Adam ...

Jun 17, 202536 minSeason 16Ep. 227

The Falcon: The Case of the Rolling Stones (EP4731)|Cold War Radio Mystery

Today's Mystery: The Falcon goes to Sicily to apprehend a Communist leader who was guilty of war crimes during World War II. Original Radio Broadcast Date: August 10, 1952 Originating from New York Starring: Les Damon as The Falcon; June Allison Support the show monthly at patreon.greatdetectives.net Patreon Supporter of the Day: Randy, Patreon supporter since December 2023 Support the show on a one-time basis at http://support.greatdetectives.net Mail a donation to: Adam Graham, PO Box 15913, B...

Jun 16, 202537 minSeason 16Ep. 226

Dragnet: The Big Friend (EP4730)

Today's Mystery: An intoxicated man reports that his wife was murdered. Original Radio Broadcast Date: April 5, 1951 Originating from Hollywood Starring: Jack Webb as Sergeant Joe Friday; Barton Yarborough as Sergeant Ben Romero Support the show monthly at patreon.greatdetectives.net Patreon Supporter of the Day: Kpass, Patreon supporter since May 2023. 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 Ta...

Jun 14, 202535 minSeason 16Ep. 225

Yours Truly Johnny Dollar: The Diamond Dilemma Matter (EP4729)

Today's Mystery: Johnny is called in to investigate when a millionaire wants to collect on a claim that his diamonds were stolen by beings not of this Earth. Original Radio Broadcast Date: March 2, 1958 Originating from Hollywood Starring: Bob Bailey as Johnny Dollar; Edwin Jerome; Paul Dubov; Frank Gerstle; Junius Matthews; Marvin Miller When making your travel plans, remember http://johnnydollarair.com Become one of our Patreon Supporters at https://patreon.greatdetectives.net Thank you to our...

Jun 13, 202529 minSeason 16Ep. 224

World's Great Novels: The Moonstone, Part Two (EP4728)

Today's Mystery: England's greatest detective is called in to recover the Moonstone. Original Radio Broadcast Date: April 9, 1948 Originating from Chicago Starring: Sherman Marks as Gabriel Betterridge; Arthur Sedgewick as Sergeant Cuff; Charles Mountain as Franklin Blake; Geraldine Kaye as Rachel Verinder; Alma Fox; Jane Elliot; Ruth Shane; Minion Shriver; Sidney Breese; Les Spears Support the show monthly at patreon.greatdetectives.net Patreon Supporter of the Day: Rick, Patreon supporter sinc...

Jun 12, 202536 minSeason 16Ep. 223

Broadway's My Beat: The Frank Briscoe Murder Case (EP4727)

Today's Mystery: A man is found murdered in a rooming house. Original Radio Broadcast Date: July 10, 1950 Originated from Hollywood Starring: Larry Thor as Lieutenant Danny Clover; Charles Calvert as Sergeant Gino Tartaglia; Jack Kruschen; Lou Merrill; Tony Barrett; Herb Butterfield; Jay Novello Support the show monthly at https://patreon.greatdetectives.net Patreon Supporter of the Day: Guy, Patreon supporter since September 2022. Support the show on a one-time basis at http://support.greatdete...

Jun 11, 202535 minSeason 16Ep. 222

Charlie Chan: Chan Gets Tough/The Telegram (EP4726)

Today's Mystery: Inspector Chan suspects that both John Ryder and Luis Romano have key information, but neither are willing to talk. Original Radio Broadcast Date: 1935 or 1936 Originating from Los Angeles Starring: Walter Connolly as Inspector Charlie Chan Support the show monthly at https://patreon.greatdetectives.net Patreon Supporter of the Day: David, Patreon supporter since March 2024 Support the show on a one-time basis at http://support.greatdetectives.net. Mail a donation to: Adam Graha...

Jun 10, 202534 minSeason 16Ep. 221

The Falcon: The Case of the Lonely Hunter (EP4725)

Today's Mystery: The Falcon goes to Egypt to investigate a deported expatriate who may be tied into the narcotics trade. Original Radio Broadcast Date: July 31, 1952 Originating from New York Starring: Les Damon as The Falcon; Ralph Bell; Elspeth Eric Support the show monthly at patreon.greatdetectives.net Patreon Supporter of the Day: Brett, Patreon supporter since April 2024 Support the show on a one-time basis at http://support.greatdetectives.net Mail a donation to: Adam Graham, PO Box 15913...

Jun 09, 202535 minSeason 16Ep. 220

Dragnet: The Big Trunk (TV Soundtrack) (EP4724)

Today's Mystery: A former vaudeville performer is murdered over worthless possessions in an old trunk.TV Soundtrack from a TV Episode that AIred January 4, 1954 based on a radio script from March 22, 1951 Originating from Hollywood Starring: Jack Webb as Sergeant Joe Friday; Ben Alexander as Officer Frank Smith; Dayton Lummis; Richard Garland; James Anderson; Lillian Powell; Emlen Davies Support the show monthly at patreon.greatdetectives.net Patreon Supporter of the Day: Mitch, Patreon supporte...

Jun 07, 202533 minSeason 16Ep. 219

Yours Truly Johnny Dollar: The Durango Laramie Matter (4723)

Today's Mystery: Johnny is called in because Durango Laramie Dalhart has disappeared with $50,000 in cash. Original Radio Broadcast Date: February 23, 1958 Originating from Hollywood Starring: Bob Bailey as Johnny Dollar; Virginia Gregg; G. Stanley Jones; Junius Matthews; Alan Reed; Frank Nelson; John McIntire; Bill Verdier; Tom Hanley Related: Ong's Hat: The Early Internet Conspiracy Game That Got Too Real Ong's Hat Wikipedia page When making your travel plans, remember http://johnnydollarair.c...

Jun 06, 202537 minSeason 16Ep. 218

The World's Great Novels: The Moonstone, Part One (EP4722)

Today's Mystery: In the mid-19th Century, a young English woman has inherited a large Indian diamond from her evil uncle. She decides to wear it as a brooch on her eighteenth birthday. What could go wrong? Original Radio Broadcast Date: April 2, 1948 Originating from Chicago Starring: Sherman Marks as Gabriel Betterridge; Charles Mountain as Franklin Blake; Geraldine Kaye as Rachel Verinder; Alma Fox; Jane Elliot; Ruth Shane; Sidney Breese; Arthur Peterson; Boris Aplon; Margaret Brayton Support ...

Jun 05, 202538 minSeason 16Ep. 217

Broadway's My Beat: The Frank Conway Murder Case (EP4721)

Today's Mystery: Danny investigates the murder of a Texan in a borrowed hotel room. Original Radio Broadcast Date: July 3, 1950 Originated from Hollywood Starring: Larry Thor as Lieutenant Danny Clover; Charles Calvert as Sergeant Gino Tartaglia; Tony Quillan; Frances Robinson; Peggy Webber; Jay Novello; Tony Barrett; Herb Butterfield Support the show monthly at https://patreon.greatdetectives.net Patreon Supporter of the Day: Jim and Rachel, Patreon Supporters since March 2016 Support the show ...

Jun 04, 202536 minSeason 16Ep. 216

Charlie Chan: The Heir and More Accusations (EP4720)

Today's Mystery: Inspector Chan returns from Reno with news on Landini's heirs and mounting suspicions. Original Radio Broadcast Date: 1935 or 1936 Originating from Los Angeles Starring: Walter Connolly as Inspector Charlie Chan Support the show monthly at https://patreon.greatdetectives.net Patreon Supporter of the Day: John, Patreon supporter since September 2016 Support the show on a one-time basis at http://support.greatdetectives.net. Mail a donation to: Adam Graham, PO Box 15913, Boise, Id...

Jun 03, 202532 minSeason 16Ep. 215

The Falcon: The Case of the Broken Key (EP4719)

Today's Mystery:Mike Waring finds himself on the opposite side of a beautiful Communist spy on the hunt for a party member who fled to Casablanca. Original Radio Broadcast Date: July 27, 1952 Originating from New York Starring: Les Damon as The Falcon; Ann Shepherd Thank you to our Platinum Patreon supporters who've been supporting the Podcast for 10 years: Helen, Jamison, Chris, Mick, Doug Support the show monthly at patreon.greatdetectives.net Patreon Supporter of the Day: Lisa, Patreon suppor...

Jun 02, 202537 minSeason 16Ep. 214

Dragnet: The Big Ben (EP4718)

Today's Mystery:Joe Friday and Ben Romero investigate a carjacking. Original Radio Broadcast Date: March 15, 1951 Originating from Hollywood Starring: Jack Webb as Sergeant Joe Friday; Barton Yarborough as Sergeant Ben Romero; Stacy Harris Support the show monthly at patreon.greatdetectives.net Patreon Supporter of the Day: Martin, Patreon supporter since March 2024 Support the show on a one-time basis at http://support.greatdetectives.net. Mail a donation to: Adam Graham, PO Box 15913, Boise, I...

May 31, 202533 minSeason 16Ep. 211

Yours Truly Johnny Dollar: The Time and Tide Matter (EP4717)

Today's Mystery: Johnny goes to the Caribbean to locate a well-insured man who has disappeared and finds intrigue on a boat to Jamaica. Original Radio Broadcast Date: February 16, 1958 Originated from Hollywood Starring: Bob Bailey as Johnny Dollar; Virginia Gregg; Tony Barrett; Lawrence Dobkin; Herb Ellis; Frank Nelson; Ben Wright Discussed: Oregon Coast Scenic Railroad Hocking Valley Scenic Railroad Sumter Valley Railroad When making your travel plans, remember http://johnnydollarair.com Becom...

May 30, 202535 minSeason 16Ep. 212

A Life in Your Hands: The Randall Marsden Murder (EP4716)

An assistant prosecutor is murdered on the same night a man he sent to death row has escaped. Suspicion falls on the escaped murderer, but is he the real culprit? Original Air Date: July 24, 1952 Originating from New York Starring: Carlton Kadell as Jonathan Kegg Support the show monthly at patreon.greatdetectives.net Patreon Supporter of the Day: Jenny, Patreon support since February 2020 Support the show on a one-time basis at http://support.greatdetectives.net Mail a donation to: Adam Graham,...

May 29, 202546 minSeason 16Ep. 211

Broadway's My Beat: The Steve Courtney Murder Case (EP4715)

Today's Mystery:Danny receives an anonymous tip that the supposed natural death of an industrialist was actually murder. Original Radio Broadcast Date: June 23, 1950 Originating from Hollywood Starring: Larry Thor as Lieutenant Danny Clover; Charles Calvert as Sergeant Gino Tartaglia; Junius Matthews; Francis X. Bushman; Joan Banks; Mary Lansing; Elliott Reid; Florence Lake Support the show monthly at https://patreon.greatdetectives.net Support the show on a one-time basis at http://support.grea...

May 28, 202537 min

Charlie Chan: A New Clue/The Double Murder Weapon (EP4714)

Today's Mystery: Charlie Chan heads to Reno to question Landini's secretary. Original Radio Broadcast Date: 1935 or 1936 Originating in Los Angeles Starring: Walter Connolly as Inspector Charlie Chan Support the show monthly at https://patreon.greatdetectives.net Patreon Supporter of the Day: Kevin, Patreon supporter since October 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 83715 Take the listener su...

May 27, 202536 minSeason 16Ep. 209
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