Today's Mystery:A best-selling writer who is writing a novel that could ruin a woman's life is murdered. Original Radio Broadcast Date: January 16, 1947 Originated in: New York City Starred:Jackson Beck as Philo Vance, George Petrie as District Attorney Markham, Joan Alexander as Ellen Dearing 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 th...
May 04, 2023•39 min•Season 14Ep. 177
Today's Mystery:Steve goes to Europe to clear the U.S. of having stolen a cutlass that's a powerful national symbol. The problem? A U.S. Navy officer's wife is in possession of one of the jewels from the cutlass. Original Radio Broadcast Date: February 10, 1951 Originated from Hollywood Stars: Brian Donlevy as Steve Mitchell, Herb Butterfield as the Commissioner Support the show monthly at patreon.greatdetectives.net Support the show on a one-time basis at http://support.greatdetectives.net. ' M...
May 03, 2023•34 min•Season 14Ep. 176
Today's Mystery:Johnny quickly discovers who embezzled nearly $5,000 from a New York fashion firm, but where's the money? Original Radio Broadcast Dates: December 26 and 27, 1955 When making your travel plans, remember http://johnnydollarair.com Take the listener survey at http://survey.greatdetectives.net Give us a call at 208-991-4783 Follow us on Twitter @radiodetectives Join us back here tomorrow for another old time radio detective drama....
May 02, 2023•34 min•Season 14Ep. 175
Today's Mystery:Sam is hired to serve as an alibi for a Mexican man but all bets are off when his daughter is shot right in front of him. Rehearsal of Program that Original Aired on May 21, 1950 Originated from Hollywood Starred Howard Duff as Sam Spade, Lurene Tuttle as Effie 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...
May 01, 2023•31 min•Season 14Ep. 174
Today's Mystery:A desperate ex-con agrees to murder a woman for $1,000 and Jace has to stop him. Original Radio Broadcast Date: June 29, 1952 Become one of our monthly patreon supporters 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/...
Apr 29, 2023•37 min•Season 14Ep. 173
Today's Mystery:Johnny is convinced that an insurance policy was set up fraudulently, but can he prove it before the beneficiary is able to go to court to make the insurance company pay up? Original Radio Broadcast Dates: December 14-16, 1955 This episode is sponsored by BetterHelp. Give online therapy a try at betterhelp.com/DETECTIVES and get on your way to being your best self. Take the listener survey at http://survey.greatdetectives.net Give us a call at 208-991-4783 Follow us on Twitter @r...
Apr 28, 2023•49 min•Season 14Ep. 172
Today's Mystery:Philo Vance investigates the case of a man who threw his bath brush out the window before being found murdered in his shower/bathtub. Original Radio Broadcast Date: April 25, 1950 Originated in: New York CityStarred: Jackson Beck as Philo Vance, George Petrie as District Attorney Markham, Joan Alexander as Ellen Dearing 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. List...
Apr 27, 2023•35 min•Season 14Ep. 171
Today's Mystery: Steve goes to Malaysia to find an ex-Nazi fugitive who is stirring up rebellion and disrupting rubber production. Original Radio Broadcast Date: February 3, 1951 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...
Apr 26, 2023•33 min•Season 14Ep. 170
Today's Mystery:Johnny goes to Tucson to investigate the suspicious case of a man insured for $50,000 who died from malnutrition and could not have even passed the insurance physical. Original Radio Broadcast Date: December 12 and 13, 1955 Originate from, Hollywood Starring: Bob Bailey as Johnny Dollar When making your travel plans, remember http://johnnydollarair.com Take the listener survey at http://survey.greatdetectives.net Give us a call at 208-991-4783 Follow us on Twitter @radiodetective...
Apr 25, 2023•33 min•Season 14Ep. 167
Today's Mystery:A private eye from Chicago who lost his license pushes his way into Sam's office and talks him into taking a case...dressed as a giant rabbit. Original Radio Broadcast Date: December 4, 1949 Originated from Hollywood Stars: Howard Duff as Sam Spade and Lurene Tuttle as Effie 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 l...
Apr 24, 2023•34 min•Season 14Ep. 168
Today's Mystery:Jayce searches for the murderer of an elderly cattle rancher who stole a sheriff's gun and beat him with it. Original Radio Broadcast Date: June 22, 1952 Originated from Hollywood Stars Joel McCrea as Ranger Jace Pearson Become one of our monthly patreon supporters 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.gre...
Apr 22, 2023•38 min•Season 14Ep. 167
Today's Mystery:Johnny arrives at Dolly Cronin's old estate after someone attacked him to steal the necklace, while Mrs. Cronin takes ill .Original Radio Broadcast Dates: December 7-9, 1955 Originated from Hollywood Stared Bob Bailey When making your travel plans, remember http://johnnydollarair.com Take the listener survey at http://survey.greatdetectives.net Give us a call at 208-991-4783 Follow us on Twitter @radiodetectives J Koin us back here tomorrow for another old time radio detective au...
Apr 21, 2023•51 min•Season 14Ep. 166
Today's Mystery:Philo Vance returns from a trip to find a golden key in the mail, and a dead body in his office - with the same key. Original Air Date: April 18, 1950 Originated in: New York City Starred: Jackson Beck as Philo Vance, George Petrie as District Attorney Markham 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. Listerners to the GDOTR can get 50% off on a subscription to rece...
Apr 20, 2023•32 min•Season 14Ep. 165
Today's Mystery: Steve goes to Cairo to search for a missing government official whose accusation could bring down a U.S.-friendly Middle Eastern government. Original Radio Broadcast Date: January 27, 1951 Originated in Hollywood Stars: Brian Donlevy 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… http://survey.greatdete...
Apr 19, 2023•37 min•Season 14Ep. 164
Today's Mystery:Johnny is called in when a has-been star plans a party on a train full of friends and acquaintances and wants to bring out jewels worth a fortune Original Air Date: December 5 and 6, 1955 Originated from Hollywood Stars Bob Bailey as Johnny Dollar When making your travel plans, remember http://johnnydollarair.com Take the listener survey at http://survey.greatdetectives.net Give us a call at 208-991-4783 Follow us on Twitter @radiodetectives Join us back here tomorrow for another...
Apr 18, 2023•36 min•Season 14Ep. 163
Today's Mystery:Sam is hired by a waiter who leaves a photo in a sandwich and tells him to find the woman in it. Original Radio Broadcast Date: November 6, 1949 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/g...
Apr 17, 2023•31 min
Today's Mystery: A mystery writer (Brian Donlevy) and his wife (Lucille Ball) move into a basement apartment in the East Village one night. In the morning, they find a body in their garden.' Original Radio Broadcast Date: May 1, 1944 Originated in HollywoodStars: Brian Donlevy as Jeff Troy, Lucille Ball as Nancy Troy 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, ...
Apr 16, 2023•37 min•Season 14Ep. 161
Today's Mystery: A man claims his spare tire was stolen out of the back of his car and accuses a Sherrif's Deputy of failing to file his report. Original Radio Broadcast Date: June 15, 1952 Originated from Hollywood Starred: Joel McCrea as Jace Pearson, Byron Kane, Ken Christy, Paul Frees, Michael Ann Barrett, Jess Kirkpatrick, Tony Barrett Become one of our monthly patreon supporters at patreon.greatdetectives.net Support the show on a one-time basis at http://support.greatdetectives.net. Mail ...
Apr 15, 2023•37 min•Season 14Ep. 160
Today's Mystery: After an unsatisfactory coroner's inquest, Johnny continues his investigation into the death of a Montana rancher. Original Radio Broadcast Dates: November 30-December 2, 1955 Originiated from Hollywood Stars: Bob Bailey as Johnny Dollar. Lillian Buyeff, Irene Tedrow, D. J. Thompson, Herb Ellis, Marvin Miller, Forrest Lewis, Bob Bruce, Russ Thorson When making your travel plans, remember http://johnnydollarair.com Take the listener survey… http://survey.greatdetectives.net Give ...
Apr 14, 2023•59 min•Season 14Ep. 159
Today's Mystery: Philo Vance is called to investigate a series of thefts perpetrated by a female gang. Original Radio Broadcast Date: April 11, 1950 Originated in: New York City Starred: Jackson Beck as Philo Vance, George Petrie as District Attorney Markham 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. Listerners to the GDOTR can get 50% off on a subscription to receive 600 transcript...
Apr 13, 2023•40 min•Season 14Ep. 158
Today's Mystery: Steve is sent to Quebec to recover a report on new arctic warfare equipment that had been in the possession of a murdered scientist. Original Radio Broadcast Date: January 20, 1951 Originated from Hollywood Stars: Brian Donlevy as Steve Mitchell, 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 83715Take the listener survey...
Apr 12, 2023•36 min•Season 14Ep. 157
Today's Mystery: Johnny goes to a small town in Montana to investigate the death of an insured rancher. Original Radio Broadcast Dates: November 28 and 29, 1955 Originated from HollywoodStars: Bob Bailey as Johnny Dollar.Lillian Buyeff, Irene Tedrow, D. J. Thompson, Herb Ellis, Marvin Miller, Forrest Lewis, Bob Bruce, Russ Thorson When making your travel plans, remember http://johnnydollarair.com Take the listener survey… http://survey.greatdetectives.net Check out our social media links and all...
Apr 11, 2023•31 min•Season 14Ep. 156
Today's Mystery:Sam is hired by a tribal chief to locate an engineer who didn't show up for a meeting. Original Radio Broadcast Date: September 25, 1949 Originated from Hollywood Starred Howard Duff as Sam Spade, Lurene Tuttle as Effie. Announcer: Dick Joy 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.gre...
Apr 10, 2023•42 min•Season 14Ep. 155
Today's Mystery:The Rangers pursue a robber who stabbed a victim and kidnapped a local woman. Original Radio Broadcast Date: June 8, 1952 Originated from Hollywood Stars: Joel McCrea as Ranger Jace Pearson. Herb Ellis, Tony Barrett, Lillian Buyeff, Hal March, Jay Arvan Become one of our monthly patreon supporters 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 lis...
Apr 08, 2023•36 min•Season 14Ep. 154
Today's Mystery:After an attempt on the life of a Broadway star, Johnny's investigation intensifies. But is it getting too personal? Original Radio Broadcast Dates: November 23-25, 1955 Originated from Hollywood Stars: Bob Bailey as Johnny Dollar. Virginia Gregg, Florence Wolcott, Don Diamond, Larry Thor, Vic Perrin, Carleton Young When making your travel plans, remember http://johnnydollarair.com Check out our social media links and all the ways to connect with us at https://www.greatdetectives...
Apr 07, 2023•41 min•Season 14Ep. 153
Today's Mystery: Vance is kidnapped so a mimic can impersonate him. Original Radio Broadcast Date: April 4, 1950 Originated in: New York City Starred: Jackson Beck as Philo Vance, George Petrie as District Attorney Markham, Joan Alexander as Ellen DearingT 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 patreon.greatdetectives.net Support the show on a one-tim...
Apr 06, 2023•35 min•Season 14Ep. 152
Today's Mystery: Steve goes to Madrid, Spain to find a prominent scientist who disappeared while defecting to the United States. Original Radio Broadcast Date: January 13, 1951 Originated in Hollywood Stars: Brian Donlevy as Steve Mitchell, Tony Barrett, William Conrad, Paul Frees 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 83715Take the listener sur...
Apr 05, 2023•35 min•Season 14Ep. 151
Today's Mystery: Johnny is called after an insured theater actress received a threatening note. Original Radio Broadcast Dates: November 21 and 22, 1955 Originated from Hollywood Stars: Bob Bailey as Johnny Dollar. Virginia Gregg, Florence Wolcott, Don Diamond, Larry Thor, Vic Perrin, Carleton Young When making your travel plans, remember http://johnnydollarair.com Take the listener survey… http://survey.greatdetectives.net Give us a call 208-991-4783Become one of our friends on Facebook. Follow...
Apr 04, 2023•34 min•Season 14Ep. 150
Today's Mystery:Sam is hired to break up a romance between the daughter of a wealthy man and a disreputable night club owner. Original Radio Broadcast Date: August 28, 1949 Originated From Hollywood Starred Howard Duff as Sam Spade, Lurene Tuttle as Effie 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.grea...
Apr 03, 2023•42 min•Season 14Ep. 149
Today's Mystery: Jace investigates the murder of a shopkeeper who was killed during a going out of business sale. Original Radio Broadcast Date:June 1, 1952 Originated from Hollywood Stars: Joel McCrea (Jace Pearson), Stacy Harris, Tony Barrett Become one of our monthly patreon supporters 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… http://surv...
Apr 01, 2023•35 min•Season 14Ep. 148