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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

Escape: The Red Forest (EP4496s)

Special brought to you by the request of Chief of Detectives Patreon Fats Today's Story: A motorist finds himself trapped in a Western wildfire. Original Radio Broadcast Date: August 2, 1953 Originating in Hollywood Starring: William Conrad as Wally; Georgia Ellis as Jan; Parley Baer; John Dehner; Jay Novello; Tom Tully Support the show monthly at https://patreon.greatdetectives.net Patreon Supporter of the Day: Fats, Patreon Supporter since May 2024 Support the show on a one-time basis at http:...

Sep 15, 202443 minSeason 15Ep. 308

Dragnet: The Big Gent, Part Two (EP4496)

Today's Mystery: Joe Friday and Ben Romero continue their search for a robber and murderer. Original Radio Broadcast Date: June 27, 1950 Originating from Hollywood Starring: Jack Webb as Sergeant Joe Friday; Barton Yarborough as Sergeant Ben Romero; Peggy Webber; Barney Phillips; and Herb Butterfield Support the show monthly at patreon.greatdetectives.net Patreon Supporter of the Day: Michael, Patreon supporter since March 2016. Support the show on a one-time basis at http://support.greatdetecti...

Sep 14, 202447 minSeason 15Ep. 307

Yours Truly Johnny Dollar: The Parley Barron Matter (EP4495)

Today's Mystery: Johnny investigates the disappearance of a retired chemist. Original Radio Broadcast Date: June 23, 1957 Originating from Hollywood Starring: Bob Bailey as Johnny Dollar; Lawrence Dobkin; Jeanette Nolan; Will Wright; Harry Bartell; Virginia Gregg; Barney Phillips; Stacy Harris 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: Jennifer, Patre...

Sep 13, 202450 minSeason 15Ep. 306

Mr. Chameleon: The Party Girl Murder Case (EP4494)

Today's Mystery: A disabled man's wife, who had worked as an escort, is murdered. Original Radio Broadcast Date: November 16, 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: BookGeek28 Patreon Supporter Since December 2021 Support the show on a one-time basis at http://support.greatdetectives.net. Mail a donation to: Adam Graham, PO Bo...

Sep 12, 202447 minSeason 15Ep. 305

Broadway's My Beat: The Val Dane Murder Case (EP4493)

Today's Mystery: A famous author is found dead of starvation in a locked room full of canned food. Original Radio Broadcast Date: August 25, 1949 Originated in Hollywood Stars: Larry Thor as Lieutenant Danny Clover, Charles Calvert as Sergeant Gino Tartaglia, William Conrad Support the show monthly at https://patreon.greatdetectives.net Patreon Supporter of the Day: Julie, Patreon Supporter since August 2018. Support the show on a one-time basis at http://support.greatdetectives.net. Mail a dona...

Sep 11, 202438 minSeason 15Ep. 304

Bulldog Drummond: Death Rides a Racehorse (EP4492)

Today's Mystery: A horse-racing jockey calls Captain Drummond for help but is murdered before Drummond can speak to him. Original Radio Broadcast Date: March 3, 1948 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: 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...

Sep 10, 202432 minSeason 15Ep. 303

The Falcon: The Case of the Curious Cop (EP4491)

Today's Mystery: A policeman disappears while trying to shake down a gambling joint owner. Original Radio Broadcast Date: May 20, 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: Mark, Patreon supporter since January 2016. Support the show on a one-time basis at http://support.greatdetectives.net. Mail a donation to: Adam Graham, PO Box 15913, Boise,...

Sep 09, 202447 minSeason 15Ep. 302

Yours Truly Johnny Dollar: The Lorko Diamonds Matter Omnibus (EP4490s)

Today's Mystery: Johnny is sent to Algeria to investigate the disappearance of $100,000 in diamonds Original Radio Broadcast Dates: November 7-11, 1955 Originating from Hollywood Starring: Bob Bailey as Johnny Dollar; Lillian Buyeff; Jack Moyles; Vic Perrin; Gerald Mohr; Lawrence Dobkin; Forrest Lewis; Jay Novello 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...

Sep 08, 20241 hr 14 minSeason 15Ep. 301

Dragnet: The Big Gent, Part One (EP4490)

Today's Mystery: Joe Friday and Ben Romero investigate a series of robberies by ex-felons. Original Radio Broadcast Date: July 20, 1950 Originating from Hollywood Starring: Jack Webb as Sergeant Joe Friday; Barton Yarborough as Sergeant Ben Romero; Stacy Harris; Herb Butterfield 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 Graham, PO Box 15913, Boise, Idah...

Sep 07, 202431 minSeason 15Ep. 300

Yours Truly Johnny Dollar: The Dixon Murder Matter (EP4489)

Today's Mystery: Johnny returns to Newport to solve the murder of the young woman whose body has washed ashore. Original Radio Broadcast Date: June 16, 1957 Originating from Hollywood Starring: Bob Bailey as Johnny Dollar; Jeanne Tatum; Jeanette Nolan; Frank Nelson; Russell Thorson; Sam Edwards; 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: ...

Sep 06, 202438 minSeason 15Ep. 299

Mr. Chameleon: The Stolen Melody Murder Case (EP4488)

Today's Mystery: A band leader with a penchant for stealing other people's music is murdered. Original Radio Broadcast Date: November 9, 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:Peter, Patreon supporter since April 2020. Support the show on a one-time basis at http://support.greatdetectives.net. Mail a donation to: Adam Graham, P...

Sep 05, 202442 minSeason 15Ep. 298

Broadway's My Beat: The Silks Bergen Murder (EP4487)

Today's Mystery: A jockey who had asked a favor of Danny is murdered. Original Radio Broadcast Date: August 18, 1949 Originating in Hollywood Starring: Larry Thor as Lieutenant Danny Clover; Charles Calvert as Gino Tartaglia; and Hans Conreid Support the show monthly at https://patreon.greatdetectives.net Patreon Supporter of the Day: Matthew, Patreon supporter since August 2022. Support the show on a one-time basis at http://support.greatdetectives.net. Mail a donation to: Adam Graham, PO Box 1...

Sep 04, 202434 minSeason 15Ep. 297

Bulldog Drummond: The Lonely Trail (EP4486)

Today's Mystery:A beautiful woman accosts Captain Drummond and demands she kiss him to protect him from someone who's following her and then she pulls a gun on a him and ors him to check out a book for her. Original Radio Broadcast Date: December 24 1947 Originating in New York Starring: Ned Wever as Bulldog Drummond; Luis Van Rooten as Denny; Mercedes McCambridge Support the show monthly at https://patreon.greatdetectives.net Patreon Supporter of the Day: Tom, Patreon supporter since January 20...

Sep 03, 202432 minSeason 15Ep. 296

The Falcon: The Case of the Big Talker (EP4485)

Today's Mystery: A thug balks at murdering his boss's rival and is then murdered himself. Original Radio Broadcast Date: April 29, 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: Kpass, Patreon supporter since May 2023 Support the show on a one-time basis at http://support.greatdetectives.net. Mail a donation to: Adam Graham, PO Box 159...

Sep 02, 202438 minSeason 15Ep. 295

Twice Told Tales: Richard Diamond: The Simpson Case and Johnny Dollar: The Jonathan Bellows Matter (EP4484s)

Today's First Mystery: The wife of a wealthy oil man hires Richard Diamond to protect her husband after an attempt on his life. Original Air Date: January 18, 1952 Originating in Hollywood Starring: Dick Powell as Richard Diamond; Virginia Gregg as Helen; Alan Reed as Lieutenant Walt Levinson Virginia; Jeanne Bates; Herb Butterfield; Tony Michaels Today's Second Mystery: Johnny is called in when an insured, wealthy man is shot at. Original Air Date: June 23, 1953 Originating in Hollywood Starrin...

Sep 01, 20241 hr 11 minSeason 15Ep. 294

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