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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

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

Charlie Chan: The Landini Murder Case: Too Many Lies and Jealous (EP4684)

Today's Mystery: The lovely Ms. Beaton is caught in a lie, and then even more suspects emerge. 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: James, Patreon supporter since October 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 T...

Apr 22, 202533 minSeason 16Ep. 176

The Falcon: The Case of the Vanishing Visa (EP4683)

Today's Mystery: Mike Waring is called back into service by military intelligence and is sent to Vienna to smuggle a woman across the border. Original Radio Broadcast Date: June 19, 1952 Originating from New York Starring: Les Damon as The Falcon; Larry Haines; Ralph Bell Support the show monthly at patreon.greatdetectives.net Patreon Supporter of the Day: Bruce, Patreon Supporter since March 2024 Support the show on a one-time basis at http://support.greatdetectives.net Mail a donation to: Adam...

Apr 21, 202537 minSeason 16Ep. 175

Rogue's Gallery: Lovely Little Old Lady (Encore) (EP4682e)

Rogue goes to help an elderly woman with a son in trouble with the law. The son’s not there and Rogue wakes up to find he was given a Mickey Finn tea and has been framed for murder. Original Air Date: November 29, 1945 Originating in Hollywood Starring: Dick Powell, Richard Rogue 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 liste...

Apr 20, 202536 minSeason 16Ep. 174

Yours Truly Johnny Dollar: Bodyguard to Anne Connelly (Encore) (EP4682)

Johnny travels to Milwaukee to protect a woman who is afraid of an ex-boyfriend who has been released from prison. Original Air Date: December 3, 1949 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. Give us a call at 208-991-4783 Follow us on Instagram at http://instagram.com/greatde...

Apr 19, 202539 minSeason 16Ep. 173

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, 202533 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