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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

Dragnet: The Big Bomb (EP4484)

Today's Mystery: A man holding a bomb threatens to blow up City Hall unless the police release his brother. Original Radio Broadcast Date: July 13, 1950 Originating from Hollywood Starring: Jack Webb as Sergeant Joe Friday; Barton Yarborough as Sergeant Ben Romero; Herb Butterfield; Stacy Harris Support the show monthly at patreon.greatdetectives.net Patreon Supporter of the Day: Kelli, Patreon Supporter since June 2017. Support the show on a one-time basis at http://support.greatdetectives.net....

Aug 31, 202438 minSeason 15Ep. 293

Yours Truly Johnny Dollar: The Mason Dixon Mismatch Matter (EP4483)

Today's Mystery: The body of a young woman's body washes up on the beach, and two separate men claim she's their missing daughter. Original Radio Broadcast Date: June 9, 1957 Originated from Hollywood Starring: Bob Bailey as Johnny Dollar; Virginia Gregg; Mary Jane Croft; Jeanette Nolan; Jean Tatum; Frank Nelson; Will Wright; Austin Green; Marvin Miller When making your travel plans, remember http://johnnydollarair.com Become one of our Patreon Supporters at https://patreon.greatdetectives.net T...

Aug 30, 202440 minSeason 15Ep. 292

Mr. Charmeleon: The Murder Clue of the Carved Gold Ring (EP4482)

Today's Mystery: A man is murdered and a woman with whom he had a "flirtation" is found near his body. She claims she's only there to reclaim her wedding ring. Original Radio Broadcast Date: November 2, 1949 Originating from New York City Starring: Karl Swenson as Mister Chameleon; Frank Butler as Sergeant Dave ArnoldSupport the show monthly at https://patreon.greatdetectives.net Patreon Supporter of the Day: Alexandra, Patreon supporter since September 2016 Support the show on a one-time basis ...

Aug 29, 202440 minSeason 15Ep. 291

Broadway's My Beat: The Jane Darwell Murder Case (EP4481)

Today's Mystery: A reporter receives a note warning of a woman's death. She's found is dead and is not the last. Original Radio Broadcast Date: August 11, 1949 Originating in Hollywood Starring: Larry Thor as Lieutenant Danny Clover; Gerald Mohr; Howard McNear Support the show monthly at https://patreon.greatdetectives.net Patreon Supporter of the Day: James, Patreon Supporter Since August 2023. Support the show on a one-time basis at http://support.greatdetectives.net. Mail a donation to: Adam ...

Aug 28, 202438 minSeason 15Ep. 290

Bulldog Drummond: Claim Check on Death (EP4480)

Today's Mystery:Today's Mystery:In a case of mistaken identity, Captain Drummond is given a claim check and a $1,000 bill, but what for? Original Radio Broadcast Date: January 17, 1947 Originating in New York Starring: Ned Wever as Bulldog Drummond; Luis Van Rooten as Denny; Mercedes McCambridge Today’s program was provided by Radio Archives. Email [email protected] to get a free audiobook, a free ebook, and free old time radio collection. Support the show monthly at https://patreon.g...

Aug 27, 202442 minEp. 289

The Falcon: The Case of the Missing Miss (EP4479)

Today's Mystery: A Senator commits suicide rather than own up to his role in an oil company and a man who was contact begins to sense their might be something crooked about it and hires the Falcon. Original Radio Broadcast Date: April 22, 1951 Originating from New York Starring: Les Damon as the Falcon, Ken Lynch as Sergeant Corbett, Mandel Kramer Support the show monthly at patreon.greatdetectives.net Patreon Supporter of the Day: Eddie, Patreon Supporter since July 2023 Support the show on a o...

Aug 26, 202448 minSeason 15Ep. 288

Phillip Marlowe: The Cloak of Kamehameha and Hawaiian Fantasies (EP4478s)

Today's Mystery: Marlowe is sent to Hawaii to facilitate the sale of a feather cloak belonging to the famous Hawaiian king, Kamehameha. Original Radio Broadcast Date: April 23, 1949 Originating from Hollywood Starring: Gerald Mohr as Philip Marlowe; Berry Kroeger; Byron Kane; John Dehner; Laurette Fillbrandt; Clark Gordon Then we feature an episode of Hawaiian Fantasies, which brings to life the mesmerizing legend of the Feather Cloak of Kanikaniya, a tale of beauty, magic, and romance. Join us ...

Aug 25, 202455 minSeason 15Ep. 287

Dragnet: The Big Frame (EP4478)

Today's Mystery: Joe Friday and Ben Romero investigate an apparent hit and run case that begins to look more and more like murder. Original Radio Broadcast Date: July 6, 1950 Originating from Hollywood Starring: Jack Webb as Sergeant Joe Friday; Barton Yarborough as Sergeant Ben Romero; Peggy Webber; Bill Johnstone; Sheldon Leonard; Stacy Harris Support the show monthly at patreon.greatdetectives.net Patreon Supporter of the Day: Theresa, Patreon Supporter since October 2022 Support the show on ...

Aug 24, 202433 minSeason 15Ep. 286

Yours Truly Johnny Dollar: The Loss of Memory Matter (EP4477)

Today's Mystery: Johnny is hired to deliver an archaeological treasure to a museum. Original Radio Broadcast Date: June 2 1957 Originating from Hollywood Starring: Bob Bailey as Johnny Dollar; Les Tremayne; Parley Baer; Shepard Menken; Joseph Kearns; Barney Phillips; Tom Hanley 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: Bill, Patreon supporter since N...

Aug 23, 202448 minSeason 15Ep. 285

Mr. Chameleon: The Girl Who Typed Murder (EP4476)

Today's Mystery: A typist for a murder mystery writer is murdered in his home. Original Radio Broadcast Date: October 26, 1949 Originating from New York City Starring: Karl Swenson as Mister Chameleon; Frank Butler as Sergeant Dave Arnold 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, Boi...

Aug 22, 202440 minSeason 15Ep. 284

Broadway's My Beat: The Dr. Robbie McClure Murder Case (EP4475)

Today's Mystery: A doctor dies in Danny's office and Danny has to find out who killed him. Original Radio Broadcast Date: August 4, 1949 Originating in Hollywood Starring: Larry Thor as Lieutenant Danny Clover; Charles Calvert as Sergeant Gino Tartaglia Support the show monthly at https://patreon.greatdetectives.net Patreon Supporter of the Day: Mona, Patreon supporter since June 2016. Support the show on a one-time basis at http://support.greatdetectives.net. Mail a donation to: Adam Graham, PO...

Aug 21, 202437 minSeason 15Ep. 283

Bulldog Drummond: The Case of the Fatal Right (EP4474)

Today's Mystery:A prize fighter is killed by cyanide poisoning. Original Radio Broadcast Date: October 14, 1946 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: Christine, Patreon supporter since August 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...

Aug 20, 202438 min

The Falcon: The Case of the Shopkeeper's Gun (EP4473)

Today's Mystery: A storekeeper is suspected of murdering a conman after confronting him with the gun that was used in the murder. Original Radio Broadcast Date: April 15, 1951 Originating from New York Starring: Les Damon as The Falcon; Ken Lynch as Sergeant Corbett; Larry Haines; Bill Zuckert Support the show monthly at patreon.greatdetectives.net Patreon Supporter of the Day: Judith, Patreon supporter since May 2021. Support the show on a one-time basis at http://support.greatdetectives.net. M...

Aug 18, 202437 minSeason 15Ep. 281

Dragnet: The Big Grab (1950) (EP4472)

Today's Mystery: The wife of a college professor is kidnapped. Original Radio Broadcast Date: June 29, 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: Bernie, Patreon supporter since June 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 l...

Aug 17, 202433 minSeason 15Ep. 279

Yours Truly Johnny Dollar: The Wayward Truck Matter (EP4471)

Today's Mystery: Johnny investigates when a truck hauling a shipment of copper tubing, and its driver, go missing. Original Radio Broadcast Date: May 26, 1958 Originating from Hollywood Starring: Bob Bailey as Johnny Dollar; Forrest Lewis; John Dehner; Junius Matthews; Stacy Harris; Jack Kruschen 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: Eliza, Patre...

Aug 16, 202437 minSeason 15Ep. 279

Mr. Chameleon: The Unwanted Child Murder Clue (EP4470)

Today's Mystery: A man is murdered after having a fight with his wife over their child. Original Radio Broadcast Date: October 19, 1949 Originating from New York City Starring: Karl Swenson as Mister Chameleon; Frank Butler as Sergeant Dave Arnold Support the show monthly at https://patreon.greatdetectives.net Patreon Supporter of the Day: Maurice, Patreon Supporter since January 2024 Support the show on a one-time basis at http://support.greatdetectives.net. Mail a donation to: Adam Graham, PO ...

Aug 15, 202438 minSeason 15Ep. 278

Broadway's My Beat: The Paul Thomas Murder Case (EP4469)

Today's Mystery: A young man, whom Danny had gotten a job as a delivery boy, disappears with a shipment of jewels, and is then found dead. Original Radio Broadcast Date: July 28, 1949 Original Release Date: August 14, 2024 Originating in Hollywood Starring: Larry Thor as Lieutenant Danny Clover; Charles Calvert as Sergeant Gino Tartaglia; Wally Maher; Roy Glenn Support the show monthly at https://patreon.greatdetectives.net Patreon Supporter of the Day: Greg, Patreon supporter since January 2023...

Aug 14, 202438 minSeason 15Ep. 277

Bulldog Drummond: Appointment with Murder (EP4468)

Today's Mystery: A man in a hotel room calls Captain Drummond for help and is murdered while on the phone. Original Radio Broadcast Date: October 29, 1945 Original Release Date: August 13, 2024 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: Stephen, Patreon supporter since March 2020. Support the show on a one-time basis at http://support.greatdetectives.net. M...

Aug 13, 202439 minSeason 15Ep. 276

The Falcon: The Case of the Carved Ham (EP4467)

Today's Mystery:A racketeer's henchman is murdered after disfiguring an actor's face.Original Radio Broadcast Date: April 8, 1951 Originating from New York Starring: Les Damon as the Falcon; Ken Lynch as Sergeant Corbett; Mandel Kramer; Jackson Beck 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.greatdetec...

Aug 12, 202434 minSeason 15Ep. 275

Dragnet: The Big Mink (EP4466)

Today's Mystery: Joe Friday and Ben Romero search for the murderer of the owner of a small fur shop. Original Radio Broadcast Date: June 22, 1950 Originating from HollywoodStarring: Jack Webb as Sergeant Joe Friday; Barton Yarborough as Sergeant Ben Romero; Herb Butterfield; Virginia Gregg Support the show monthly at patreon.greatdetectives.net Patreon Supporter of the Day:Gary, Patreon supporter since May 2020 Support the show on a one-time basis at http://support.greatdetectives.net. Mail a do...

Aug 10, 202437 minSeason 15Ep. 274

Yours Truly Johnny Dollar: The Michael Meany Mirage Matter (EP4465)

Today's Mystery: Johnny Dollar is in Mississippi and has 48 hours to locate $20,000 in stolen Ambergris. Original Radio Broadcast Date: May 19, 1957 Originating from HollywoodStarring: Bob Bailey as Johnny Dollar; Virginia Gregg; Jeanette Nolan; G. Stanley Jones; Junius Matthews; Gil Stratton; Richard Crenna; John Deh 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...

Aug 09, 202451 minSeason 15Ep. 273

Mr. Chameleon: The Murder Clue of the Rope Ladder (EP4464)

Today's Mystery: A wealthy man's wife is found murdered. Original Radio Broadcast Date: October 12, 1949 Originating from New York CityStarring: Karl Swenson as Mister Chameleon; Frank Butler as Sergeant Dave Arnold Support the show monthly at https://patreon.greatdetectives.net Patreon Supporter of the Day: Joel, Patreon Supporter since August 2015 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 t...

Aug 08, 202439 minSeason 15Ep. 272

Broadway's My Beat: The Otto Prokosh Murder Case (EP4463)

Today's Mystery: Danny investigates the murder of a hated acrobat in a vaudeville theater. Original Radio Broadcast Date: July 21, 1949 Originated in HollywoodStars: Larry Thor as Lieutenant Danny Clover, Charles Calvert as Sergeant Gino Tartaglia, Jack Kruschen as Sergeant Muggavan 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 one-time basis at http://support.greatdetectives.net. Ma...

Aug 07, 202441 minSeason 15Ep. 271

Bulldog Drummond: Escape Into Death (EP4462)

Today's Mystery: A man in a speeding car is stopped by a phony barricade and then murdered. Original Radio Broadcast Date: September 24, 1945 Originating in New YorkStarring: Ned Wever as Bulldog Drummond; Luis Van Rooten as Denny Support the show monthly at https://patreon.greatdetectives.net Patreon Supporter of the Day: Philip, Patreon Supporter Since December 2019 Support the show on a one-time basis at http://support.greatdetectives.net. Mail a donation to: Adam Graham, PO Box 15913, Boise,...

Aug 06, 202438 minSeason 15Ep. 270

The Falcon: The Case of the Worried Wife (EP4461)

Today's Mystery: A woman hires The Falcon after an old flame of her husband's tried to kill him. Original Radio Broadcast Date: April 1, 1951 Originating from New York Starring: Les Damon as The Falcon; Ken Lynch as Sergeant Corbett; William Zuckert Support the show monthly at patreon.greatdetectives.net Patreon Supporter of the Day: Lisa, Patreon Supporter since October 2021 Support the show on a one-time basis at http://support.greatdetectives.net. Mail a donation to: Adam Graham, PO Box 15913...

Aug 05, 202435 minSeason 15Ep. 269

Dragnet: The Big Purse (EP4460)

Today's Mystery: Joe Friday and Ben Romero invesitgate a series of purse snatchings. Original Radio Broadcast Date: June 15, 1953 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:Colleen, Patreon Supporter since March 2021. Support the show on a one-time basis at http://support.greatdetectives.net. Mail a donation to: Adam Graham, P...

Aug 03, 202440 minSeason 15Ep. 268

Yours Truly Johnny Dollar: The Peerless Fire Matter (EP4459)

Today's Mystery: Johnny investigates an arson in a junkyard bordering three residential homes. Original Radio Broadcast Date: May 5, 1957 Originating from Hollywood Starring: Bob Bailey as Johnny Dollar; Virginia Gregg; Peggy Webber; John Stephenson; Herb Vigran; Hans Conried; Forrest Lewis; 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: Chris...

Aug 02, 202436 minSeason 15Ep. 267

Mr. Chameleon: The Suspicious Father Murder Case (EP4458)

Today's Mystery: A man is killed after announcing to his children that he is going to change his will. Original Radio Broadcast Date: October 5, 1949 Originating from New York City Starring: Karl Swenson as Mister Chameleon; Frank Butler as Sergeant Dave Arnold Support the show monthly at https://patreon.greatdetectives.net Patreon Supporter of the Day: Lisa, Patreon Supporter since April of 2016 Support the show on a one-time basis at http://support.greatdetectives.net. Mail a donation to: Adam...

Aug 01, 202435 minSeason 15Ep. 266

Broadway's My Beat: The Jimmy Dorn Murder (EP4457)

Today's Mystery: An ex-circus performer who won $17,000 in an Irish Sweepstakes supposedly committed suicide but Danny suspsects murder. Original Radio Broadcast Date: July 7, 1949 Originating in Hollywood Starring: Larry Thor as Lieutenant Danny Clover; Wally Maher; Howard McNear Support the show monthly at https://patreon.greatdetectives.net Patreon Supporter of the Day: Hilve, Patreon Supporter since December 2023 Support the show on a one-time basis at http://support.greatdetectives.net. Mai...

Jul 31, 202438 minSeason 15Ep. 265

Bulldog Drummond: Death on the Diamond (EP4456)

Today's Mystery: A pitcher is shot and killed during a critical game with thousands of fans looking on. Original Radio Broadcast Date: September 17, 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: Liz, 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 159...

Jul 30, 202444 minSeason 15Ep. 264