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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

Ellery Queen: The Armchair Detective (Encore) (EP4681)

When an armchair detective is murdered on Ellery’s radio show, he has to find out who did it. Original Air Date: March 18, 1948 Originating in Hollywood Starring: Lawrence Dobkin as Ellery Queen Support the show monthly at https://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 ...

Apr 18, 202537 minSeason 16Ep. 172

Sherlock Holmes: Adventure of the Devil's Foot (Encore) (EP4680)

While recuperating, Holmes is asked to investigate a strange death in Cornish country where the locals suspect the Devil’s involvement. Original Air Date: January 13, 1946 Originating in Hollywood Starring Tom Conway as Sherlock Holmes Support the show monthly at https://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.n...

Apr 17, 202535 minSeason 16Ep. 171

The Abbotts: The White Hot Flame (Encore) (EP4679)

A doctor dies in a plane crash over England, but Pat suspects foul play and pretends to be injured to investigate a hospital. Original Air Date: March 13, 1955 Originating in New York Starring: Les Damon as Pat Abbott, Claudia Morgan as Jean Abbott Support the show monthly at https://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.grea...

Apr 16, 202538 minSeason 16Ep. 170

Pete Kelly’s Blues: The Veda Brand Story (Encore) (EP4678)

A gangster tries to force Pete to marry the gangster’s girlfriend. Original Air Date: July 11, 1951 Originating In Hollywood Starring: Jack Webb as Pete Kelly Support the show monthly at https://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....

Apr 15, 202533 minSeason 16Ep. 169

Rocky Fortune: Hollywood or Boom (Encore) (EP4677)

Rocky is hired to drive a truckload of nitro from New York to Los Angeles. Original Air Date: January 26, 1954 Originating in Hollywood Starring: Frank Sinatra as Rocky Fortune Support the show monthly at https://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...

Apr 14, 202532 minSeason 16Ep. 168

Dragnet: The Big Cast (EP4676)

Today's Mystery: Joe Friday and Ben Romero think they've found a man responsible for the disappearances of a dozen men. Original Radio Broadcast Date: February 8, 1950 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 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 12, 202534 minSeason 16Ep. 167

Yours Truly Johnny Dollar: The Boron 112 Matter (EP4675)

Today's Mystery: An inventor who is building an insured machine to make a new type of fuel is suspected of being involved in a subversive group. Original Radio Broadcast Date: January 12, 1958 Originating from Hollywood Starring: Bob Bailey as Johnny Dollar; Shirley Mitchell; G. Stanley Jones; Parley Baer; Russell Thorson; Frank Gerstle; Lou Merril When making your travel plans, remember http://johnnydollarair.com Become one of our Patreon Supporters at https://patreon.greatdetectives.net Thank ...

Apr 11, 202536 minSeason 16Ep. 166

Mr. and Mrs. North: Murder Mismanaged (EP4674)

Today's Mystery: A jeweler friend of the Norths is afraid his son-in-law is planning to murder him. Original Radio Broadcast Date: March 18, 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: Adrienne, Patreon supporter since January 2020 Support the show on a one-time basis at http://support.greatdetectives.ne t Mail a donation to: Adam Graham, PO B...

Apr 10, 202531 minEp. 165

Broadway's My Beat: The Jane Arnold Murder Case (EP4673)

Today's Mystery: Danny investigates the murder of a magician's assistant at a performance for a convention of a fraternal order. Original Radio Broadcast Date: May 19, 1950 Originated in Hollywood Stars: Larry Thor as Lieutenant Danny Clover, Charles Calvert as Sergeant Gino Tartaglia, Hy Averback, Jerry Hausner, Elliott Reid, Mary Lansing, Herb Butterfield Support the show monthly at https://patreon.greatdetectives.net Patreon Supporter of the Day:Stephen, Patreon supporter since March 2020 Sup...

Apr 09, 202536 minSeason 16Ep. 164

Charlie Chan: Premature Corpse/Too Many Suspects (EP4672)

Today's Mystery: A revelation about the time of death sends Inspector Chan back to square one. 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:Shelia, 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, Boise, Idaho 83715 T...

Apr 08, 202537 minSeason 16Ep. 163

The Falcon: The Case of the Dirty Dollar (EP4671)

Today's Mystery: The Falcon is retired, but a friend who is intrigued by a crooked employee's wife is able to coax him out. Original Radio Broadcast Date: June 8, 1952 Originating from New York Starring: Les Damon as The Falcon; Chuck Webster as Sergeant Corbett; Ken Lynch Support the show monthly at patreon.greatdetectives.net Patreon Supporter of the Day: James, Patreon supporter since July 2022. Support the show on a one-time basis at http://support.greatdetectives.net Mail a donation to: Ada...

Apr 07, 202534 minSeason 16Ep. 162

Dragnet: The Big Children (EP4670)

Today's Mystery: Joe Friday and Ben Romero are called in to investigate when children in a wealthy neighborhood are begging door-to-door. Original Radio Broadcast Date: February 1, 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: Support the show on a one-time basis at http://support.greatdetectives.net. Mail a donation to: Adam G...

Apr 05, 202534 minSeason 16Ep. 161

Yours Truly Johnny Dollar: The Ingenuous Jeweler Matter (EP4669)

Today's Mystery: Johnny investigates the robbery of $985,000 in jewels from a jeweler's office. Original Radio Broadcast Date: January 5, 1958 Originating from Hollywood Starring: Bob Bailey as Johnny Dollar; Harry Bartell; Byron Kane; Vic Perrin; Joseph Kearns; Austin Green 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: Paul, Gregory, Peter, James, and L...

Apr 04, 202535 minSeason 16Ep. 160

Mr. and Mrs. North: Don't Cry Wolf (EP4668)

Today's Mystery: A man takes action against his oldest friend and his business advisor and then accuses Jerry of plagiarism. Original Radio Broadcast Date: March 11, 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.ne t Patreon Supporter of the Day: Rachel, Patreon supporter since June 2022. Support the show on a one-time basis at http://support.greatdetectives.net Mail a donation ...

Apr 03, 202537 minSeason 16Ep. 159

Broadway's My Beat: The Marcia Dean Murder Case (EP4667)

Today's Mystery: A bank teller confesses to stealing $20,000 to secure the release of his kidnapped wife. Original Radio Broadcast Date: May 12, 1950 Originating from Hollywood Starring: Larry Thor as Lieutenant Danny Clover; Charles Calvert as Sergeant Gino Tartaglia; Jack Kruschen as Sergeant Muggavan; Howard McNear; Joseph Granby; Virginia Gregg; Hal Marsh; Marlene Ames Support the show monthly at https://patreon.greatdetectives.net Patreon Supporter of the Day: Kelli, Patreon supporter since...

Apr 02, 202542 minSeason 16Ep. 158

Charlie Chan: The Landini Murder Case: The Chinese Suspect/The Barking Dog (EP 7 and 8)(EP4666)

Today's Mystery:Inspector Chan thwarts a suspect's escape. Original Radio Broadcast Dates: 1935 or 1936 Originating in Los Angeles Starring: Walter Connolly as Inspector Charlie Chan Support the show monthly at https://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...

Apr 01, 202541 minSeason 16Ep. 157

The Falcon: The Case of the Burning Bridges (EP4665)

Today's Mystery: A receptionist overhears her boss, the owner of an import-export company, making a suspicious sale, and turns to The Falcon for help. Original Radio Broadcast Date: June 1, 1952 Originating from New York Starring: Les Damon as The Falcon; Chuck Webster as Sergeant Corbett Larry Haines; Bill Zuckert Support the show monthly at patreon.greatdetectives.net Patreon Supporter of the Day: Eddie, Patreon supporter since July 2023 Support the show on a one-time basis at http://support.g...

Mar 31, 202539 minSeason 16Ep. 156

Dragnet: The Big Tomato (EP4664)

Today's Mystery: Joe Friday and Ben Romero investigate who sold drugs to a high school senior who ended up dying under the influence in a car accident. Original Radio Broadcast Date: January 25, 1950 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: Rosa, Patreon supporter since January 2020 Support the show on a one-time basis at http://support.grea...

Mar 29, 202531 minSeason 16Ep. 155

Yours Truly Johnny Dollar: The Latin Lovely Matter (EP4663)

Today's Mystery: Johnny is called in to investigate the case of a beautiful Latin dancer who keeps changing her beneficiary every few months. Original Radio Broadcast Date: December 29, 1957 Originating from Hollywood Starring: Bob Bailey as Johnny Dollar; Lucille Meredith; Lawrence Dobkin; James McCallion; 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...

Mar 28, 202536 minSeason 16Ep. 154

Mr. and Mrs. North: The Heavenly Body (EP4662)

Today's Mystery: A reporter who is about to reveal who fingered a murdered mob boss is shot and killed at a swanky restaurant. Original Radio Broadcast Date: March 4, 1952 Originating from New York City Starring: Joseph Curtain as Jerry North; Alice Frost as Pamela North; Bill Zuckert Get a video recorded from me at my Cameo Support the show monthly at https://patreon.greatdetectives.net Patreon Supporter of the Day: Yigal, Patreon supporter since March 2023. Support the show on a one-time basis...

Mar 27, 202533 minSeason 16Ep. 153

Broadway's My Beat: The Thelma Harper Murder Case (EP4661)

Today's Mystery:The girlfriend of a man whose wife attempted suicide is murdered. Original Radio Broadcast Date: May 5, 1950 Originating in Hollywood Starring: Larry Thor as Lieutenant Danny Clover; Charles Calvert as Sergeant Gino Tartaglia; Jack Kruschen as Sergeant Muggavan; Sheldon Leonard; Jane Webb; Eleanor Audley; Jack Kruschen; Stanley Ferrer Support the show monthly at https://patreon.greatdetectives.net Patreon Supporter of the Day: Monica, Patreon supporter since March 2019 Support th...

Mar 26, 202538 minSeason 16Ep. 152

Hot Copy: Smooth as Silk (EP4660)

Today's Mystery: Anne investigates the sale of black market nylons. Original Radio Broadcast Date: August 7, 1944 Originating from Chicago Starring: Betty Lou Gerson as Anne Rogers; Virginia Payne as Spritely Poole Support the show monthly at https://patreon.greatdetectives.net Referenced in this Episode: Hot Copy Radio Theater Episode Referenced: Trouble in Tunisia Support the show on a one-time basis at http://support.greatdetectives.net. Mail a donation to: Adam Graham, PO Box 15913, Boise, I...

Mar 25, 202558 minSeason 16Ep. 151

The Falcon: The Case of the Happy Hoodlum (EP4659)

Today's Mystery: With gunmen from Detroit in town to kill a gangster, The Falcon is afraid that an old army buddy of the same description might be killed by mistake. Original Radio Broadcast Date: May 25, 1952 Originating from New York Starring: Les Damon as The Falcon; Chuck Webster as Sergeant Corbett; Maurice Tarplin Support the show monthly at patreon.greatdetectives.net Patreon Supporter of the Day: Tom, Patreon supporter since August 2022 Support the show on a one-time basis at http://supp...

Mar 24, 202535 minSeason 16Ep. 150

Dragnet: The Big Dance (EP4658)

Today's Mystery:Joe Friday investigates a series of hold-ups. Original Radio Broadcast Date: January 18, 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 supporters since AUgust 2016 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 ...

Mar 22, 202532 minSeason 16Ep. 149

Yours Truly Johnny Dollar: The Happy Family Matter (EP4657)

Today's Mystery: An insured man wants Johnny to pick which of his three children will be the beneficiary of his life insurance policy. Original Radio Broadcast Date: December 15, 1957 Originating from Hollywood Starring: Bob Bailey as Johnny Dollar; John Dehner; Lawrence Dobkin; Peter Leeds; Virginia Gregg; Shirley Mitchell, Paul Dubov When making your travel plans, remember http://johnnydollarair.com Become one of our Patreon Supporters at https://patreon.greatdetectives.net Thank you to our Pa...

Mar 21, 202532 minSeason 16Ep. 148

Mr. and Mrs. North: Death Trap (EP4656)

Today's Mystery: An elderly neighbor of the North's is kidnapped. Original Radio Broadcast Date: February 26, 1952 Originated from New York City Starred: Joseph Curtain as Jerry North, Alice Frost as Pamela North, Bill Zuckert Get 10% off your purchase of MollyBz Cookies (I get a commission) Support the show monthly at https://patreon.greatdetectives.net Patreon Supporter of the Day: Ryan, Patreon supporter since May 2023. Support the show on a one-time basis at http://support.greatdetectives.ne...

Mar 20, 202530 minSeason 16Ep. 147

Broadway's My Beat: The Max Wendell Murder Case (EP4655)

Today's Mystery: A druggist is murdered in front of Danny and the death is tied to a shooting and robbery at a Pharmaceutical plant. Original Radio Broadcast Date: April 28, 1950 Originated in Hollywood Stars: Larry Thor as Lieutenant Danny Clover, Charles Calvert as Sergeant Gino Tartaglia, Howard McNear, Paul McVey, Clayton Post, Sylvia Syms,Jeanette Nolan Get 17% off your purchase of the Fulton Fish Market (I receive a commission) Support the show monthly at https://patreon.greatdetectives.ne...

Mar 19, 202538 minSeason 16Ep. 146

Hot Copy: Death Studies the Angles (EP4654)

Today's Mystery: The anti-vice candidate for mayor dies suddenly. The coroner says it was heart failure, but Anne think he was murdered. Original Radio Broadcast Date: February 27, 1944 Originating from Chicago Starring: Betty Lou Gerson as Anne Rogers, Virginia Payne as Spritely Poole Support the show monthly at https://patreon.greatdetectives.net Patreon Supporter of the Day: Mark, Patreon supporter since March 2020 Support the show on a one-time basis at http://support.greatdetectives.net. Ma...

Mar 18, 202539 minSeason 16Ep. 145

The Falcon: The Case of the Shooting Star (EP4653)

Today's Mystery: A star with a reputation for paying tough guys wants to hire The Falcon to investigate phony threats on his life in order to gain publicity to bolster his troubled career. Original Radio Broadcast Date: May 18, 1952 Originating from New York Starring: Les Damon as The Falcon; Chuck Webster as Sergeant Corbett; Ken Lynch; Ralph Bell; Bill Zuckert Support the show monthly at https://patreon.greatdetectives.net Patreon Supporter of the Day: Jack, Patreon supporter since November 20...

Mar 17, 202537 minSeason 16Ep. 144

Suspense: Crank Letter (EP4652s)

Today's Mystery: A police lieutenant is notified that a doctor has received threatening letters. Original Radio Broadcast Date: February 21, 1960 Originating from New York Starring: Les Damon as Lieutenant Paul Nieman; Lyle Sudrow as Dr. Don Frasier; Phil Meader; Larry Haines Support the show monthly at patreon.greatdetectives.net Patreon Supporter of the Day: Keith, Patreon supporter since February 2017 Support the show on a one-time basis at http://support.greatdetectives.net Mail a donation t...

Mar 16, 202532 minSeason 16Ep. 143