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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

Philo Vance: The Best Seller Murder Case (EP4068)

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, 202339 minSeason 14Ep. 177

Dangerous Assignment: Kroner Cutlass (EP4067)

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, 202334 minSeason 14Ep. 176

Yours Truly Johnny Dollar: The Forbes Matters, Episodes One and Two (EP4066)

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, 202334 minSeason 14Ep. 175

Sam Spade: The Red Amapola Caper (Rehearsal) (EP4065)

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, 202331 minSeason 14Ep. 174

Tales of the Texas Rangers: Ex-Con (EP4064)

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, 202337 minSeason 14Ep. 173

Yours Truly Johnny Dollar: The Lansing Fraud Matter, Episodes Three, Four, and Five (EP4063)

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, 202349 minSeason 14Ep. 172

Philo Vance: The Shower Bath Murder Case (EP4062)

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, 202335 minSeason 14Ep. 171

Dangerous Assignment: Nazi Fugitive (EP4061)

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, 202333 minSeason 14Ep. 170

Yours Truly Johnny Dollar: The Lansing Fraud Matter, Episodes One and Two (EP4060)

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, 202333 minSeason 14Ep. 167

Sam Spade: The Flopsy, Mopsy, and Cottontail Caper (EP4059)

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, 202334 minSeason 14Ep. 168

Tales of the Texas Rangers: Knock Out (EP4058)

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, 202338 minSeason 14Ep. 167

Yours Truly Johnny Dollar: The Cronin Matter, Episodes Three, Four, and Five (EP4057)

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, 202351 minSeason 14Ep. 166

Philo Vance: The Golden Key Murder (EP4056)

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, 202332 minSeason 14Ep. 165

Dangerous Assignment: A Box of Busted Bells (EP4055)

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, 202337 minSeason 14Ep. 164

Yours Truly Johnny Dollar: The Cronin Matter, Episodes One and Two (EP4054)

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, 202336 minSeason 14Ep. 163

Sam Spade: The Cheesecake Caper (EP4053)

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, 202331 min

Screen Guild Theater: A Night to Remember (EP4052s)

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, 202337 minSeason 14Ep. 161

Tales of the Texas Rangers: Travesty (EP4052)

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, 202337 minSeason 14Ep. 160

Yours Truly Johnny Dollar: The Henderson Matter, Episodes Three, Four, and Five (EP4051)

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, 202359 minSeason 14Ep. 159

Philo Vance: The Nylon Murder Case (EP4050)

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, 202340 minSeason 14Ep. 158

Dangerous Assignment: Missing Arctic Warfare Report (EP4049)

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, 202336 minSeason 14Ep. 157

Yours Truly Johnny Dollar: The Henderson Matter, Episodes One and Two (EP4048)

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, 202331 minSeason 14Ep. 156

Sam Spade: The Chargogogogmanchogagogchobunamungamog Caper (EP4047)

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, 202342 minSeason 14Ep. 155

Tales of the Texas Rangers: Illegal Entry (EP4046)

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, 202336 minSeason 14Ep. 154

Yours Truly Johnny Dollar: The Amy Bradshaw Matter, Episodes Three, Four, and Five (EP4045)

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, 202341 minSeason 14Ep. 153

Philo Vance: The Mimic Murder Case (EP4044)

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, 202335 minSeason 14Ep. 152

Dangerous Assignment: Find Missing Scientist Dr. Wieczek (EP4043)

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, 202335 minSeason 14Ep. 151

Yours Truly Johnny Dollar: The Amy Bradshaw Matter, Episodes One and Two (EP4042)

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, 202334 minSeason 14Ep. 150

Sam Spade: The Prodigal Daughter Caper (EP4041)

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, 202342 minSeason 14Ep. 149

Tales of the Texas Rangers: Sell Out (EP4040)

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, 202335 minSeason 14Ep. 148