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The Great Detectives of Old Time Radio

Adam Graham Radio Detective Podcastswww.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, Hot Copy, Broadway's My Beat, Mr. and Mrs. North, 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, and also Australia.

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

Episodes

Indictment: The Grand Slam Heist (Encore) (EP4712)

The Assistant DA suspects that a major fur robbery was an inside job. Original Air Date: September 1958 Originating from New York Starring: Nat Polen as Assistant District Attorney McCormick 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 at http://survey.greatdetectives.net Give us a call at 208-991-4783 Follow us on Insta...

May 24, 202529 minSeason 16Ep. 206

The Saint: Baseball Murder (Encore) (EP4711)

The father of a hot pitching prospect calls The Saint in to protect his son from gamblers. Original Air Date: September 3, 1950 Originating from Hollywood Starring: Vincent Price as Simon Templar 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 at http://survey.greatdetectives.net Give us a call at 208-991-4783 Follow us on ...

May 23, 202532 minSeason 16Ep. 205

Boston Blackie: The Baseball Player Murder (Encore) (EP4710)

A baseball player tries to call Blackie before a game, and is then murdered in the middle of the game. Original Air Date: April 16, 1946 Originating from New York Starring: Richard Kollman as Boston Blackie 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 at http://survey.greatdetectives.net Give us a call at 208-991-4783 Fo...

May 22, 202534 minSeason 16Ep. 204

Richard Diamond: The Big Foot Grafton Case (Encore) (EP4709)

Diamond is hired to find a missing second baseman on a women’s baseball team. Original Air Date: August 30, Originating from Hollywood Starring: Dick Powell as Richard Diamond 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 at http://survey.greatdetectives.net Give us a call at 208-991-4783 Follow us on Instagram at http://...

May 21, 202534 minSeason 16Ep. 203

Ellery Queen: The World Series Crime (Encore) (EP4708)

Ellery is called in to find a baseball star’s lucky bat. Original Air Date: October 2, 1943 Originated from New York 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 at http://survey.greatdetectives.net Give us a call at 208-991-4783 Follow us on Instagram at http://instagram.com/greatdetectives Follow us on Twitter @radiode...

May 20, 202536 minSeason 16Ep. 202

The Adventures of Abbotts: The Blood Red Diamond (EP4707)

A catcher is murdered before a big game. Pat Abbott believes that the team’s star pitcher may be the key to finding the murderer, but she doesn’t like Jean’s tactic of going undercover as a single girl to extract information from the wolfish pitcher. Original Air Date: March 6, 1955 1957 AFRTS Transcription 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...

May 19, 202537 minSeason 16Ep. 201

WOR Summer Theater: The Mystery Of The Perfect Throw From Left Field and The Conga Dancer's Aunt (Encore) (EP4706e)

A “clownpire” makes a controversial baseball call and finds himself investigating a burglary and maybe a murder. Original Air Date: August 13, 1942 Originated from New York 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 at http://survey.greatdetectives.net Give us a call at 208-991-4783 Follow us on Instagram at http://ins...

May 18, 202534 minSeason 16Ep. 200

Dragnet: The Big New Years (EP4706)

Today's Mystery: Joe Friday and Ben Romero investigates the murder of a cop on New Year's Eve. Original Radio Broadcast Date: March 8, 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: Stephanie, Patreon supporter since March 2020 Support the show on a one-time basis at http://support.greatdetectives.net. Mail a donation to: Adam Graham, PO Box ...

May 17, 202532 minSeason 16Ep. 199

Yours Truly Johnny Dollar: The Sick Chick Matter (EP4705)

Today's Mystery: Johnny is called to a New Jersey chicken ranch by a retired investigator who is concerned about what's happening to his chickens. Original Radio Broadcast Date: February 9, 1958 Originating from Hollywood Starring: Bob Bailey as Johnny Dollar; Lucille Meredith; Howard McNear; Gil Stratton; Jack Moyles; Sam Edwards; Bill James When making your travel plans, remember http://johnnydollarair.com Become one of our Patreon Supporters at https://patreon.greatdetectives.net Thank you to...

May 16, 202530 minSeason 16Ep. 198

Mr. and Mrs. North: The Wheel of Chance (EP4704)

Today's Mystery: Pam and Jerry's life is endangered after someone plants something in their hubcap while they are visiting Canada, and a man with a gun is looking for that something. Original Radio Broadcast Date: June 30, 1953 Originating from New York City Starring: Joseph Curtain as Jerry North; Alice Frost as Pamela North; Chuck Webster Support the show monthly at https://patreon.greatdetectives.net Patreon Supporter of the Day: Judith, Patreon supporter since March 2016 Support the show on ...

May 15, 202536 minSeason 16Ep. 197

Broadway's My Beat: The Morris Bernstein Murder Case (EP4703)

Today's Mystery: Danny investigates the beating and murder of a bakery truck driver. Original Radio Broadcast Date: June 16, 1950 Originating from Hollywood Starring: Larry Thor as Lieutenant Danny Clover; Charles Calvert as Sergeant Gino Tartaglia; Jack Kruschen; Harry Bartell; Barney Phillips; Maria Palmer; Howard McNear; Billy Halop Support the show monthly at https://patreon.greatdetectives.net Patreon Supporter of the Day: Marla, Patreon supporter since January 2018. Support the show on a o...

May 14, 202539 minSeason 16Ep. 196

Charlie Chan: The Landini Murder Case: Who Killed Dr. Swan and the Missing Key (EP4702)

Today's Mystery: Inspector Chan and Sheriff Holt now add the murder of Dr. Swan to their investigation. 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: Darryl, Patreon supporter since September 2022. Support the show on a one-time basis at http://support.greatdetectives.net. Mail a donation to: Adam Graham, PO Box 15913, Boise,...

May 13, 202533 minSeason 16Ep. 195

The Falcon: The Case of the Running Waters (EP4701)

Today's Mystery: Mike Waring is sent to Rome to deliver a message to another agent, but enemy agents are determined to intercept him. Original Radio Broadcast Date: July 13, 1951 Originating from New York Starring: Les Damon as The Falcon; Susan Douglas; Larry Haines 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 ...

May 12, 202538 minSeason 16Ep. 194

The Chase: The Amusement Park (EP4700s)

Today's Mystery: A woman operating a shooting gallery game at an amusement park suspects that the death of an elderly watchman for the carnival is tied to a firebug who has been operating in town. Original Radio Broadcast Date: August 14, 1952 Originating from New York Starring: Adelaide Klein as Cathy; Bill Lipton; Patrick Campbell; Sydney Smith; Walter Black Support the show monthly at patreon.greatdetectives.net Patreon Supporter of the Day: Frank, Patreon supporter since January 2021 Support...

May 11, 202536 minSeason 16Ep. 193

Dragnet: The Big Partner (EP4700)

Today's Mystery: Joe Friday hunts for an escaped robber. Original Radio Broadcast Date: March 1, 1951 Originating from Hollywood Starring: Jack Webb as Sergeant Joe Friday; Barton Yarborough as Sergeant Ben Romero; Ralph Moody; Barney Phillips Support the show monthly at patreon.greatdetectives.net Patreon Supporter of the Day: Michael, Patreon supporter since February 2020 Support the show on a one-time basis at http://support.greatdetectives.net. Mail a donation to: Adam Graham, PO Box 15913, ...

May 10, 202536 minSeason 16Ep. 192

Yours Truly Johnny Dollar: The Price of Fame Matter (EP4699)

Today's Mystery: Vincent Price summons Johnny Dollar when a $100,000 painting is stolen from his private collection. Original Radio Broadcast Date: February 2, 1958 Originating from Hollywood Starring: Bob Bailey as Johnny Dollar; Vincent Price as Himself; Virginia Gregg; Howard McNear; Junius Matthews; Forrest Lewis; Tony Barrett 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...

May 09, 202538 minSeason 16Ep. 191

Mr. and Mrs. North: Fool's Gold (EP4698)

Today's Mystery: A clerk who works for Jerry takes a bribe and agrees to vote to acquit a gangster while on a jury, but many suspect what he did. Original Radio Broadcast Date: October 14, 1952 Originating from New York City Starring: Joseph Curtain as Jerry North; Alice Frost as Pamela North Support the show monthly at https://patreon.greatdetectives.net Patreon Supporter of the Day: Joe, Patreon supporter since April 2019 Support the show on a one-time basis at http://support.greatdetectives.n...

May 08, 202537 minSeason 16Ep. 190

Broadway's My Beat: Ted Forstek and Ruth Ballard Murder Case (EP4697)

Today's Mystery: A young woman and her boyfriend are shot on the George Washington Bridge. Original Radio Broadcast Date: June 9, 1950 Originated in Hollywood Stars: Larry Thor as Lieutenant Danny Clover, Charles Calvert as Sergeant Gino Tartaglia, Elliott Lewis, Jerry Hausner, Jack Kruschen, Lou Merrill, Bea Benaderet, Lillian Buyeff, Tony Barrett Support the show monthly at https://patreon.greatdetectives.net Patreon Supporter of the Day: Damien, Patreon supporter since March 2024 Support the ...

May 07, 202534 minSeason 16Ep. 189

Charlie Chan: A New Corpse/Fear in the Night (EP4696)

Today's Mystery: The number of suspects drop when another body is found. 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: 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 ...

May 06, 202547 minSeason 16Ep. 188

The Falcon: The Case of the Babbling Brooks (EP4695)

Today's Mystery:The Falcon is sent to London to investigate a leak of top secret information. Original Radio Broadcast Date: July 6, 1952 Originating from New York Starring: Les Damon as The Falcon; Ralph Bell; Mandel Kramer Support the show monthly at patreon.greatdetectives.net Patreon Supporter of the Day: David, Patreon supporter since August 2017 Support the show on a one-time basis at http://support.greatdetectives.ne t Mail a donation to: Adam Graham, PO Box 15913, Boise, Idaho 83715 Take...

May 04, 202537 minSeason 16Ep. 187

Dragnet: The Big Couple (EP4694)

Today's Mystery:Joe Friday and Ben Romero search for husband-and-wife con artists who are swindling local churches. Original Radio Broadcast Date: February 22, 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: Gary, Patreon supporter since August 2016. Support the show on a one-time basis at http://support.greatdetectives.net. Mail a donation to...

May 03, 202540 minSeason 16Ep. 186

Yours Truly Johnny Dollar: The Fire in Paradise Matter (EP4693)

Today's Mystery: Johnny goes to a small New Jersey town to investigate a fire that destroyed the home of a much-despised citizen. Original Radio Broadcast Date:January 26, 1958 Originating from Hollywood Starring: Bob Bailey as Johnny Dollar; Vic Perrin; Forrest Lewis; Virginia Gregg; Will Wright; Parley Baer 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 the Day:...

May 02, 202527 minSeason 16Ep. 185

Mr. and Mrs. North: The Last Escape (EP4692)

Today's Mystery:The Norths become involved in a messy child custody dispute when a baby is left in their car. Original Radio Broadcast Date: April 1, 1952 Originating from New York City Starring: Joseph Curtain as Jerry North; Alice Frost as Pamela North; Ken Lynch Support the show monthly at https://patreon.greatdetectives.net Patreon Supporter of the Day: Bernie, Patreon supporter since June 2024 Support the show on a one-time basis at http://support.greatdetectives.net Mail a donation to: Ada...

May 01, 202530 minSeason 16Ep. 184

Broadway's My Beat: The Mario la Vecchia Murder Case (EP4691)

Today's Mystery: A young, one-armed ex-policeman is found shot to death. Original Radio Broadcast Date: June 2, 1950 Originating from Hollywood Starring: Larry Thor as Lieutenant Danny Clover; Charles Calvert as Sergeant Gino Tartaglia; Georgia Ellis; Byron Kane; Jay Novello; Jane Webb; Georgia Backus; Clayton Post Support the show monthly at https://patreon.greatdetectives.net Patreon Supporter of the Day: Bueno, Patreon supporter since March 2023. Support the show on a one-time basis at http:/...

Apr 30, 202535 minSeason 16Ep. 183

Charlie Chan: The Landini Murder Case: Blind Sight and Blackmail (EP4690)

Today's Mystery: Inspector Chan has to deal with an ill-advised outburst about the dead woman, a lie about an inconsequential lie, and an observation from the blind former sheriff. 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: mcf, Patreon supporter since March 2021 Support the show on a one-time basis at http://support.greatde...

Apr 29, 202532 minSeason 16Ep. 182

The Falcon: The Case of the Menacing Mamselle (EP4689)

Today's Mystery: A man is in Paris to find the woman who betrayed his brother to the Nazis. Original Radio Broadcast Date: June 26, 1952 Originating from New York Starring: Les Damon as The Falcon, Ralph Bell; Ken Lynch Support the show monthly at patreon.greatdetectives.net Patreon Supporter of the Day: Damien, 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 ...

Apr 28, 202533 minSeason 16Ep. 181

Dragnet: The Big Crime (EP4688)

Todays Mystery:Joe Friday and Ben Romero search for two missing four-year-old twin girls. Original Radio Broadcast Date: February 15, 1951 Originating from Hollywood Starring: 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: Eliza, Patreon supporter since July 2021. Support the show on a one-time basis at http://support.greatdetectives.net. Mail a donation to: Adam Gr...

Apr 26, 202546 minSeason 16Ep. 180

Yours Truly Johnny Dollar: The Eleven O'Clock Matter (EP4687)

Today's Mystery: Johnny is sent to the vacation home of an insured man who has been receiving threats. Original Radio Broadcast Date: January 19, 1958 Originating from Hollywood Starring: Bob Bailey as Johnny Dollar; Eleanor Audley; Paula Winslowe; Lawrence Dobkin; Will Wright; Ben Wright; Harry Bartell 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 the Day: Take ...

Apr 25, 202538 minSeason 16Ep. 179

Mr. and Mrs. North: Death in the Dark (EP4686)

Today's Mystery: A bank guard is killed and the only clue is the murder weapon...a unique burglar tool. Original Radio Broadcast Date: March 25, 1952 Originated from New York City Starred: Joseph Curtain as Jerry North, Alice Frost as Pamela North Support the show monthly at https://patreon.greatdetectives.net Patreon Supporter of the Day: Magda, Patreon supporter since June 2018. Support the show on a one-time basis at http://support.greatdetectives.net Mail a donation to: Adam Graham, PO Box 1...

Apr 24, 202534 minSeason 16Ep. 178

Broadway's My Beat: The Ann Cornell Murder Case (EP4685)

Today's Mystery: A young woman from Iowa studying music is murdered. Original Radio Broadcast Date: May 26, 1950 Originated in Hollywood Stars: Larry Thor as Lieutenant Danny Clover, Charles Calvert as Sergeant Gino Tartaglia, Jack Kruschen as Sergeant Muggavan, Joseph Kearns, Sam Edwards, Norma Varden, Florence Ravenal, Bert Holland Support the show monthly at https://patreon.greatdetectives.net Patreon Supporter of the Day: Wendy, Patreon supporter since May 2019 Support the show on a one-time...

Apr 23, 202544 minSeason 16Ep. 177
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