Today's Mystery:Johnny goes to Palm Springs to investigate the theft of a $75,000 necklace owned by the wife of a wealthy wildcat oilman. Original Radio Broadcast Date: March 10, 1957 Originating from HollywoodStarring: Bob Bailey as Johnny Dollar; Barbara Eiler; Paula Winslowe; Forrest Lewis; Frank Nelson; Sam Edwards; Austin Green; Shepard Menken When making your travel plans, remember http://johnnydollarair.com Become one of our Patreon Supporters at patreon.greatdetectives.net Thank you to o...
Jun 28, 2024•37 min•Season 15Ep. 233
Today's Mystery:While on vacation, Mr. Chameleon is called on to investigate a murder and the theft of a $100,000 diamond brooch at a resort. Original Radio Broadcast Date: August 24, 1949 Originating from New York City Starring: Karl Swenson as Mister Chameleon Support the show monthly at https://patreon.greatdetectives.net Patreon Supporter of the Day: Mimi, Patreon Supporter since February 2016 Support the show on a one-time basis at http://support.greatdetectives.net. Mail a donation to: Ada...
Jun 27, 2024•42 min•Season 15Ep. 232
Today's Mystery:A woman visiting New York from Indiana for her anniversary reports her husband missing. Original Radio Broadcast Date: March 6, 1949 Originating in New York City Starring: Anthony Ross as Lieutenant Danny Clover; Tom Hoyer; Charlotte Holland; Frank Butler; Jean Carson; Maurice Godfield Support the show monthly at https://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.gre...
Jun 26, 2024•42 min•Season 15Ep. 231
Today's Mystery: While Drummond and Denny are dining at a restaurant, Denny's hat and umbrella disappear. Then Denny is arrested for murder based on the hat and umbrella being found at the murder scene. Original Radio Broadcast Date:April 16, 1945 Originating in New York:Starring: Ned Wever as Bulldog Drummond, Luis Van Rooten as Denny Support the show monthly at https://patreon.greatdetectives.net Patreon Supporter of the Day: Lisa, Patreon Supporter since April 2016. Support the show on a one-...
Jun 25, 2024•34 min•Season 15Ep. 230
Today's Mystery:Mike is hired by a gambler who is suspsected of murdering a man who owed him a large debt. Original Radio Broadcast Date: February 25, 1951 Originating from New York Starring: Les Damon as the Falcon; Ken Lynch as Sergeant Corbett; Mandel Kramer; Ann Williams Article on the history of laws on margarine Support the show monthly at https://patreon.greatdetectives.net Patreon Supporter of the Day: Tammee, Patreon Supporter Since September 2022 Support the show on a one-time basis at...
Jun 24, 2024•39 min•Season 15Ep. 229
Original Release Date: August 31, 2014 Today's Mystery:Johnny investigates the sinking of a boat with a $500,000 insurance policy and a captain who tries to stop him from getting to the truth. Original Radio Broadcast Dates: October 10-14, 1956 Originating from Hollywood Starring: Bob Bailey as Johnny Dollar; Virginia Gregg; Peter Leeds; Barney Phillips; Vic Perrin; James McCallion; Hy Averback When making your travel plans, remember http://johnnydollarair.com Become one of our Patreon Supporter...
Jun 23, 2024•1 hr 9 min•Season 15Ep. 228
Today's Mystery:Joe Friday and Ben Romero are summoned to a local high school where there have been a series of knifings of female students. Original Radio Broadcast Date: May 11, 1950 Originating from HollywoodStarring: 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: April, February 2017 Support the show on a one-time basis at http://support.greatdetectives.net. Mail a donation to: A...
Jun 22, 2024•36 min•Season 15Ep. 227
Today's Mystery:Johnny investigates the theft of a first draft of the Gettysburg Address from a private museum in New Bedford, Massachusetts, which is owned by a wealthy, blind woman. Original Radio Broadcast Date: March 3, 1957 Originating from HollywoodStarring: Bob Bailey as Johnny Dollar; Lawrence Dobkin; Marvin Miller; Bert Holland; Virginia Gregg; Peggy Webber; Jack Moyles; Hans Conried When making your travel plans, remember http://johnnydollarair.com Become one of our Patreon Supporters ...
Jun 21, 2024•47 min•Season 15Ep. 226
Today's Mystery:A snobbish "gentleman" movie star is murdered. Original Radio Broadcast Date:August 17, 1949 Originating from New York City Starring: Karl Swenson as Mister Chameleon 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...
Jun 20, 2024•52 min•Season 15Ep. 225
Today's Mystery: Steve is called to Saigon when a reporter tried to blackmail him into carrying a suitcase containing a bomb. Original Radio Broadcast Date:July 8, 1953 Originated in HollywoodStars: Brian Donlevy as Steve Mitchell, Herb Butterfield as the Commissioner, Jack Moyles, Jan Arvann, Hal Girard, Ted de Corsia Support the show monthly at https://patreon.greatdetectives.net Patreon Supporter of the Day: Robert, Patreon Supporter since March 2024 Support the show on a one-time basis at ht...
Jun 19, 2024•31 min•Season 15Ep. 224
Today's Mystery: Denny spots a woman in a Crinoline dress hanging from the flagpole of an office building. Original Radio Broadcast Date: March 19, 1945 Originating in New York:Starring: Ned Wever as Bulldog Drummond, Luis Van Rooten as Denny Support the show monthly at https://patreon.greatdetectives.net Patreon Supporter of the Day: Kerry, Patreon Supporter since November 2018 Support the show on a one-time basis at http://support.greatdetectives.net. Mail a donation to: Adam Graham, PO Box 15...
Jun 18, 2024•38 min•Season 15Ep. 223
Today's Mystery: A man calls The Falcon to find out who betrayed him. The Falcon arrives to find him dead with a suicide note written. However, Sergeant Corbett suspects murder. Original Radio Broadcast Date: February 18, 1951 Originating from New YorkStarring: Les Damon as the Falcon; Ken Lynch as Sergeant Corbett Support the show monthly at patreon.greatdetectives.net Patreon Supporter of the Day: April, Patreon Supporter Since February 2017 Support the show on a one-time basis at http://suppo...
Jun 17, 2024•35 min•Season 15Ep. 222
Today's Mystery:A man impersonating a police officer is robbing and assaulting couples in parked cars. Joe Friday and Ben Romero have to catch him. Original Radio Broadcast Date: May 4, 1950 Originating from Hollywood Starring: Jack Webb as Sergeant Joe Friday; Barton Yarborough as Sergeant Ben Romero; Peggy Webber; Herb Butterfield Blog post about the real-life badge bandit Support the show monthly at patreon.greatdetectives.net Patreon Supporter of the Day: Robert, Patreon Supporter since Marc...
Jun 15, 2024•35 min•Season 15Ep. 221
Today's Mystery:Johnny goes to Boston to investigate a burglary at the largest jewelry firm in Boston, which led to the shooting of a police officer. Original Radio Broadcast Date: February 10, 1957 Originating from Hollywood Starring: Bob Bailey as Johnny Dollar; John Dehner; Peter Leeds; Vic Perrin; James McCallion; Stacy Harris; Virginia Gregg; Marvin Miller When making your travel plans, remember http://johnnydollarair.com Become one of our Patreon Supporters at patreon.greatdetectives.net T...
Jun 14, 2024•36 min•Season 15Ep. 220
Today's Mystery:The wife of a store buyer is murdered. But is it really her? Original Radio Broadcast Date: August 10, 1949 Originating from New York City Starring: Karl Weber as Mister Chameleon Support the show monthly at https://patreon.greatdetectives.net Patreon Supporter of the Day: James, Patreon Supporter since December 2022 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 surve...
Jun 13, 2024•39 min•Season 15Ep. 219
Today's Mystery:Steve travels to Montreal to investigate the supposed death of notorious racketeer Anthony Targu and the mysterious disappearance of Dr. Franklin Dorberg, a well-known plastic surgeon. Original Radio Broadcast Date: July 1, 1953 Originating in Hollywood Starring: Brian Donlevy as Steve Mitchell; Herb Butterfield as the Commissioner; Paul Frees; Vivi Janiss; Ben Wright; Peter Leeds; William Conrad Support the show monthly at https://patreon.greatdetectives.net Patreon Supporter of...
Jun 12, 2024•34 min•Season 15Ep. 218
Today's Mystery: A mysterious man with amnesia asks Captain Drummond to meet him on a subway, alleges someone's try to kill him and is then murdered. Original Radio Broadcast Date: July 12, 1943 Originating in New York Starring: Ned Wever as Bulldog Drummond, Luis Van Rooten as Denny, Jackson Beck Support the show monthly at https://patreon.greatdetectives.net Patreon Supporter of the Day: Tony, Patreon Supporter since March 2024 Support the show on a one-time basis at http://support.greatdetect...
Jun 11, 2024•42 min•Season 15Ep. 217
Today's Mystery: The Falcon is hired by the girlfriend of a member of a criminal syndicate who'd been extorted to doublecross his boss and then murdered right in front of her. Original Radio Broadcast Date: February 11, 1951 Originating from New York Starring: Les Damon as The Falcon; Ken Lynch as Sergeant Corbett; Ralph Bell; Bill Zuckert Support the show monthly at patreon.greatdetectives.net Patreon Supporter of the Day: Sergey, Patreon Supporter since May 2020 Support the show on a one-time ...
Jun 10, 2024•35 min•Season 15Ep. 216
Today's Mystery:While the police are trying to apprehend a fugitive, a police officer is murdered. Joe Friday and Ben Romero set out to bring the fugitive to justice. Original Radio Broadcast Date: April 27, 1950Originating from Hollywood Starring: Jack Webb as Sergeant Joe Friday; Barton Yarborough as Sergeant Ben Romero; Herb Butterfield Support the show monthly at https://patreon.greatdetectives.net Patreon Supporter of the Day:John, Patreon Supporter since September 2016 Support the show on ...
Jun 08, 2024•33 min•Season 15Ep. 215
Today's Mystery:Johnny goes to a Lake Mojave resort to investigate the suspicious death of a fishing guide. Original Radio Broadcast Date: February 3, 1957 Originating from HollywoodStarring: Bob Bailey as Johnny Dollar; Virginia Gregg; Barney Phillips; Shirley Mitchell; Stacy Harris; Carleton Young; Forrest Lewis; Frank Nelson; John Dehner When making your travel plans, remember http://johnnydollarair.com Become one of our Patreon Supporters at https://patreon.greatdetectives.net Thank you to o...
Jun 07, 2024•41 min•Season 15Ep. 214
Today's Mystery: A man is murdered after his father-in-law receives photos of him in the park with another woman. Original Radio Broadcast Date: August 3, 1949 Originating from New York CityStarring: Karl Weber as Mister Chameleon Support the show monthly at https://patreon.greatdetectives.net Patreon Supporter of the Day: Luce, Patreon Supporter Since April 2021 Support the show on a one-time basis at http://support.greatdetectives.net. Mail a donation to: Adam Graham, PO Box 15913, Boise, Idah...
Jun 06, 2024•38 min•Season 15Ep. 213
Today's Mystery: Steve goes to Syria to intercept and capture an America traitor and Communist propagandist. Original Radio Broadcast Date: June 24, 1953 Originated in HollywoodStars: Brian Donlevy as Steve Mitchell, Herb Butterfield as the Commissioner, Jan Arvan, Vivi Janus, Paul Frees, Paul Dubov 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 on a one-time basis at http://suppor...
Jun 05, 2024•35 min•Season 15Ep. 212
Today's Mystery: Captain Drummond investigates the murder of a watchman on a ship who used to be his gardener. Original Radio Broadcast Date: June 22, 1942 Originating in New York:Starring: Santos Ortega as Bulldog Drummond, Luis Van Rooten as Denny Support the show monthly at https://patreon.greatdetectives.net Patreon Supporter of the Day: Chuck, Patreon Supporter Since September 2022 Support the show on a one-time basis at http://support.greatdetectives.net. Mail a donation to: Adam Graham, P...
Jun 04, 2024•36 min•Season 15Ep. 211
Today's Mystery:A man is persuaded by a beautiful neighbor to invest in a company. He turns to The Falcon when he has trouble getting his money back. Original Radio Broadcast Date: February 4, 1951 Originating from New York Starring: Les Damon as The Falcon; Ken Lynch as Sergeant Corbett Support the show monthly at patreon.greatdetectives.net Patreon Supporter of the Day: Andy. Patreon Supporter since May 2018 Support the show on a one-time basis at http://support.greatdetectives.net. Mail a don...
Jun 03, 2024•34 min•Season 15Ep. 210
Today's Mystery:Joe Friday and Ben Romero search for a driver who committed a hit-and-run. Original Radio Broadcast Date:April 20, 1950 Originating from HollywoodStarring: Jack Webb as Sergeant Joe Friday; Barton Yarborough as Sergeant Ben RomeroSupport the show monthly at https://patreon.greatdetectives.net Patreon Supporter of the Day: Shawn, Patreon Supporter since June 2021 Support the show on a one-time basis at http://support.greatdetectives.net. Mail a donation to: Adam Graham, PO Box 159...
Jun 01, 2024•38 min•Season 15Ep. 209
Today's Mystery:Johnny is called in to investigate the disappearance of a young, beautiful model married to a much older, retired corporate tycoon. Original Radio Broadcast Date: January 27, 1957 Originating from Hollywood Starring: Bob Bailey as Johnny Dollar; Parley Baer; G. Stanley Jones; Charlotte Lawrence, Forrest Lewis; Stacy Harris; Russell Thorson When making your travel plans, remember http://johnnydollarair.com Become one of our Patreon Supporters at patreon.greatdetectives.net Thank y...
May 31, 2024•40 min•Season 15Ep. 208
Today's Mystery:Mr. Chameleon sets out to solve the murder of a scar-faced criminal. Original Radio Broadcast Date: July 27, 1949 Originating from New York City Starring: Karl Swenson as Mister Chameleon Support the show monthly at https://patreon.greatdetectives.net Patreon Supporter of the Day: Christine, Patreon Supporter since November 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 83715 Take the li...
May 30, 2024•38 min•Season 15Ep. 207
Today's Mystery:In Havana, Steve hunts for an international assassin whose latest victim is an American agent who had clues to the assassin's whereabouts. Original Radio Broadcast Date: May 27, 1953 Originating in Hollywood Starring: Brian Donlevy as Steve Mitchell; Herb Butterfield as the Commissioner; Paul Dubov; Betty Lou Gerson; Tony Barrett; Herb Ellis; Julie Bennett Support the show monthly at https://patreon.greatdetectives.net Patreon Supporter of the Day: Bookgeek28, Patreon Supporter s...
May 29, 2024•30 min•Season 15Ep. 206
Today's Mystery:Bulldog Drummond investigates a series of murders of blind men situated outside government buildings. Original Radio Broadcast Date: September 14, 1942 Originating in New York Starring: Santos Ortega as Bulldog Drummond; Luis van Rooten as Denny Support the show monthly at https://patreon.greatdetectives.net Patreon Supporter of the Day: Greg, Patreon Supporter since January 2023 Support the show on a one-time basis at http://support.greatdetectives.net. Mail a donation to: Adam ...
May 28, 2024•36 min•Season 15Ep. 205
Today's Mystery:A boxer, who won the championship after doublecrossing multiple people, is murdered. Original Radio Broadcast Date: January 28, 1951 Originating from New YorkStarring: Les Damon as the Falcon; Ken Paxton as Sergeant Corbett; Larry Haines; Ralph Bell Support the show monthly at patreon.greatdetectives.net Patreon Supporter of the Day: Mark, Partreon Supporter since July 2015 Support the show on a one-time basis at http://support.greatdetectives.net. Mail a donation to: Adam Graham...
May 27, 2024•31 min•Season 15Ep. 204