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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 Grandma (EP4568)

Today's Mystery: Joe Friday and Ben Romero are assigned to investigate the case of a motherly lady who has written more than a thousand bad checks over nine years. Original Radio Broadcast Date: October 19, 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:David, Patreon supporter since January 2019. Support the show on a one-time basis at http:/...

Dec 07, 202441 minSeason 16Ep. 48

Yours Truly Johnny Dollar: The Ideal Vacation Matter (EP4567)

Today's Mystery: Johnny has to find an insured newspaper columnist and let him know that a convict with a grudge against the columnist has escaped prison. Original Radio Broadcast Date: September 22, 1957 Originating from Hollywood Starring: Bob Bailey as Johnny Dollar; Mary Jane Croft; Lawrence Dobkin; Joseph Kearns; Jack Edwards; Barney Phillips; Byron Kane When making your travel plans, remember http://johnnydollarair.com Become one of our Patreon Supporters at https://patreon.greatdetectives...

Dec 06, 202437 minSeason 16Ep. 47

Mr. and Mrs. North: Pam Keeps Out of Trouble (EP4566)

Today's Mystery: With Jerry out of town, Pam tries to help a hapless reformed gambler quit his job at a gambling den and finds herself caught up in a murder investigation. Original Radio Broadcast Date: August 9, 1944 Starring: Alice Frost as Pamela North Support the show monthly at https://patreon.greatdetectives.net Patreon Supporter of the Day: William, Patreon supporter since February 2016 Support the show on a one-time basis at http://support.greatdetectives.net. Mail a donation to: Adam Gr...

Dec 05, 202436 minSeason 16Ep. 46

Broadway's My Beat: The Lt. Jimmy Hunt Murder Case (EP4565)

Today's Mystery: A mentally troubled former Army Lieutenant is found stabbed to death in a hospital. Original Radio Broadcast Date: February 3, 1950 Originating in Hollywood Starring: Larry Thor as Lieutenant Danny Clover; Charles Calvert as Sergeant Gino Tartaglia; Theodore Von Eltz; Mary Jane Croft; Georgia Ellis; Jerry Hausner; Jack Edwards Support the show monthly at https://patreon.greatdetectives.net Patreon Supporter of the Day: Murph, Patreon supporter February 2021. Support the show on ...

Dec 04, 202435 minSeason 16Ep. 45

Mystery Theatre: The Fifty Dollar Murder Case (EP4564)

Today's Mystery: Inspector Hearthstone investigates the murder of a man which occurred after that man's stepson, recently released from prison, threatens him. Original Radio Broadcast Date: January 18, 1949 Originating from New York City Starring: Alfred Shirley as Inspector Hearthstone; James Meighan 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 Gr...

Dec 03, 202440 minSeason 16Ep. 44

The Falcon: The Case of the Beautiful Bait (EP4563)

Today's Mystery: A beautiful woman's attempt to seduce a young boxer into signing with her fight manager boyfriend ends in murder. Original Radio Broadcast Date: August 22, 1951 Originating from New York Starring: Les Damon as The Falcon; Chuck Webster as Sergeant Corbett; Ralph Bell Support the show monthly at patreon.greatdetectives.net Patreon Supporter of the Day: Loren, Patreon Supporter since September 2021 Support the show on a one-time basis at http://support.greatdetectives.net. Mail a ...

Dec 02, 202433 minSeason 16Ep. 43

Call the Police: The Porter Case (Encore) (EP4562e)

New Police Commissioner Bill Grant investigates the murder of a blackmailer, and a husband and his wife confess. Original Air Date: June 3, 1947 Originating in New York Starring Joseph Julian as Bill Grant 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-...

Dec 01, 202434 minSeason 16Ep. 42

Dragnet: The Big Quack (EP4562)

Today's Mystery: Joe Friday and Ben Romero investigate a phony psychiatrist who burgled the house of a patient he'd hypnotized. Original Radio Broadcast Date: October 12, 1950 Originating from Hollywood Starring: Jack Webb as Sergeant Joe Friday; Barton Yarborough as Sergeant Ben Romero; Jack Kruschen; William Johnstone. Support the show monthly at patreon.greatdetectives.net Patreon Supporter of the Day: Ron, Patreon supporter since March 2022. Support the show on a one-time basis at http://sup...

Nov 30, 202432 minSeason 16Ep. 41

Yours Truly Johnny Dollar: The J.P.D. Matter (EP4561)

Today's Mystery: The owner of an old-style brewery alleges that a blast by a rival building a clifftop brewery will destroy her operation. Original Radio Broadcast Date: September 15, 1957 Originating from Hollywood Starring: Bob Bailey as Johnny Dollar; Eleanor Audley; Jeanne Bates; G. Stanley Jones; Alan Reed; 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 Suppo...

Nov 29, 202431 minSeason 16Ep. 40

Mr. and Mrs. North: Pam Goes it Alone (EP4560)

Today's Mystery: Pam helps the fiancée of a condenmed killer to try and find evidence to clear him. Original Radio Broadcast Date: August 2, 1944 Originated from New York City Starred: Alice Frost as Pamela North, Frank Lovejoy 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 listener survey at http://s...

Nov 28, 202434 minSeason 16Ep. 39

Broadway's My Beat: The Roberto Segura Murder Case (EP4559)

Today's Mystery: A young man is found murdered in his apartment with a young woman sitting nearby playing a guitar. Original Radio Broadcast Date: January 31, 1950 Originating in Hollywood Starring: Larry Thor as Lieutenant Danny Clover; Charles Calvert as Sergeant Gino Tartaglia; Tony Barrett; Jeanette Nolan; Herb Butterfield; Michael Ann Barrett; Armando Coran. Support the show monthly at https://patreon.greatdetectives.net Patreon Supporter of the Day: Martin, Patreon supporter since March 20...

Nov 27, 202441 minSeason 16Ep. 38

Molle Mystery Theater: Red Wine (EP4558)

Today's Mystery: A San Francisco detective is convinced that one of three Americans at a Brazillian plantation is a fugitive killer in disguise. But which one? Original Radio Broadcast Date: March 8, 1946 Originating from New York City Starring: Ken Lynch 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...

Nov 26, 202435 minSeason 16Ep. 37

The Falcon: The Case of the Loose Lip (EP4557)

Today's Mystery:A shooting of an underworld character by a racketeer's thug sets off a string of double-crosses that leads to murder. Original Radio Broadcast Date: August 15, 1951 Originating from New York Starring: Les Damon as The Falcon; Chuck Webster as Sergeant Corbett; Mandel Kramer; Bill Zuckert 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 837...

Nov 25, 202435 minSeason 16Ep. 36

Casey, Crime Photographer: After Turkey, the Bill (Encore) (EP4556e)

Casey and Ann look into a Thanksgiving Day hold-up. Original Air Date: November 27, 1947 Originating in New York Starring: Staats Cotsworth as Flash Casey 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.com...

Nov 24, 202437 minSeason 16Ep. 35

Dragnet: The Big .38 (EP4556)

Today's Mystery: Joe Friday and Ben Romero search for an armed robber who shot and killed a clerk. Original Radio Broadcast Date: October 5, 1950 Originating from Hollywood Starring: Jack Webb as Sergeant Joe Friday; Barton Yarborough as Sergeant Ben Romero; Herb Butterfield; Jack Kruschen Support the show monthly at patreon.greatdetectives.net Patreon Supporter of the Day: Maggi, Patreon supporter since January 2018. Support the show on a one-time basis at http://support.greatdetectives.net. Ma...

Nov 23, 202432 minSeason 16Ep. 34

Yours Truly Johnny Dollar: The Charmona Matter (EP4555)

Today's Mystery: Johnny goes to Buffalo to investigate the sinking of a $100,000 yacht and the loss of its owner. Original Radio Broadcast Date: September 8, 1957 Originated from Hollywood Starring: Bob Bailey as Johnny Dollar; Les Tremayne; Mary Jane Croft; Harry Bartell; Vic Perrin; Bob Bruce 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: Rosa, Patreon ...

Nov 22, 202432 minSeason 16Ep. 33

Mr. and Mrs. North: The Norths Get Wired for Sound (EP4554)

Today's Mystery: For a lark, the Norths record a record, and then someone tries to kill them in the cab on the way home. Original Radio Broadcast Date: July 19, 1944 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: Jim, Patreon supporter since April 2021. Support the show on a one-time basis at http://support.greatdetectives.net. Mail a donation to: Ada...

Nov 21, 202430 minSeason 16Ep. 32

Broadway's My Beat: The Joan Gale Murder Case (EP4553)

Today's Mystery: A woman is found murdered in a flower shop. Original Radio Broadcast Date: January 21, 1950 Originating in Hollywood Starring: Larry Thor as Lieutenant Danny Clover; Charles Calvert as Sergeant Gino Tartaglia; Jack Kruschen as Sergeant Mugovin; Irene Tedrow; Edgar Barrier; Herb Vigran; Jerry Hausner Support the show monthly at https://patreon.greatdetectives.net Patreon Supporter of the Day: Joey, Patreon Supporter since June 2019 Support the show on a one-time basis at http://s...

Nov 20, 202434 minSeason 16Ep. 31

Bulldog Drummond: Porcelain Ming Cat (EP4552)

Today's Mystery: A woman says her brother's life depends on her delivering a porcelain Ming cat, and asks Captain Drummond for protection. Original Radio Broadcast Date: Unknown 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: Alexandra, Patreon supporter since September 2016. Support the show on a one-time basis at http://support.greatdetectives.net. Mail a donat...

Nov 19, 202440 minSeason 16Ep. 30

The Falcon: The Case of the Hypocritical Hypo (EP4551)

Today's Mystery: A woman hires The Falcon to find her missing hypochondriac husband. Original Radio Broadcast Date: August 1, 1951 Originating from New York Starring: Les Damon as The Falcon; Chuck Webster as Sergeant Corbett; Jackson Beck; Mandel Kramer Support the show monthly at patreon.greatdetectives.net Patreon Supporter of the Day: Pam, Patreon supporter since February 2024. Support the show on a one-time basis at http://support.greatdetectives.net. Mail a donation to: Adam Graham, PO Box...

Nov 18, 202440 minSeason 16Ep. 29

Cavalcade of America: The Pinkerton Man (EP4550s)

In 1859, legendary private detective Allan Pinkerton tries to solve the year-old case of a bank robbery and the murder of a guard. Original Air Date: November 18, 1946 Originating in Hollywood Starring: Lee Bowman as Allan Pinkerton; William Johnstone; Wally Maher; Pinky Parker; Griff Barnett; Lois Corbett; Sarah Selby Support the show monthly at patreon.greatdetectives.net Patreon Supporter of the Day: Jacqueline, Patreon supporter since August 2018. Support the show on a one-time basis at http...

Nov 17, 202433 minSeason 16Ep. 28

Dragnet: The Big Death (EP4550)

Today's Mystery: A man reports that his ex-boss tried to hire him to murder his wife. Original Radio Broadcast Date: September 28, 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:Stephen, Patreon supporter since July 2024 Support the show on a one-time basis at http://support.greatdetectives.net. Mail a donation to: Adam Graham, PO Box 15913, B...

Nov 16, 202430 minSeason 16Ep. 27

Yours Truly Johnny Dollar: The Poor Little RIch Girl Matter (EP4549)

Today's Mystery: Johnny goes to Los Angeles to investigate a wealthy woman's suspicious application for $200,000 in life insurance on her husband that she wants to keep secret from him. Original Radio Broadcast Date: September 1, 1957 Originating from Hollywood Starring: Bob Bailey as Johnny Dollar; Virginia Gregg; Herb Ellis; Frank Nelson; Marvin Miller; Peter Leeds When making your travel plans, remember http://johnnydollarair.com Become one of our Patreon Supporters at https://patreon.greatde...

Nov 15, 202442 minSeason 16Ep. 26

Mr. and Mrs. North: The Wilbur Wills Matter (EP4548)

Today's Mystery: A man invites the Norths to his house to solve a murder that hasn't happened yet - his own. Original Radio Broadcast Date: May 24, 1944 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: J. Marcus, Patreon Supporter since November 2020 Support the show on a one-time basis at http://support.greatdetectives.net. Mail a donation to: Adam Gra...

Nov 14, 202436 minSeason 16Ep. 25

Broadway's My Beat: The Mary Murdoch Murder Case (EP4547)

Today's Mystery:The wife of an old-time bootlegger dies in Danny's office. Original Radio Broadcast Date: January 7, 1950 Originating in Hollywood Starring: Larry Thor as Lieutenant Danny Clover; Charles Calvert as Sergeant Gino Tartaglia; Jack Moyles Support the show monthly at https://patreon.greatdetectives.net Patreon Supporter of the Day: Stephen, Patreon supporter since July 2020 Support the show on a one-time basis at http://support.greatdetectives.net. Mail a donation to: Adam Graham, PO...

Nov 13, 202438 minSeason 16Ep. 24

Bulldog Drummond: Death Under the Big Top (EP4546)

Today's Mystery: A beautiful woman at the circus asks Captain Drummond to embrace her, and gives him a gun that leads him to investigate a murder in a high-wire act. Original Radio Broadcast Date: July 7, 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: Jack, Patreon supporter since November 2019 Support the show on a one-time basis at http://support.greatde...

Nov 12, 202434 minSeason 16Ep. 23

Falcon: The Case of Plenty Twenty (EP4545)

Today's Mystery:An engraver, who has created high-quality counterfeit plates, is murdered. Original Radio Broadcast Date: July 25, 1951 Originating from New York Starring: Les Damon as The Falcon; Chuck Webster as Sergeant Corbett; Bill Zuckert; Ralph Bell Support the show montly at patreon.greatdetectives.net Patreon Supporter of the Day: David, Patreon supporter since August 2017. the show on a one-time basis at http://support.greatdetectives.net. Mail a donation to: Adam Graham, PO Box 15913,...

Nov 11, 202436 minSeason 16Ep. 22

Pat Novak for Hire: John St. John (Encore) (EP4544e)

An old man is killed and with his dying last word, he asks Novak to deliver a letter to John St. John. Original Air Date: October 13, 1946 Originating in San Francisco Starring: Jack Webb as Pat Novak; Tudor Owen as Jocko Madigan 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 Gi...

Nov 10, 202435 minSeason 16Ep. 21

Dragnet: The Big Pair (EP4544)

Today's Mystery: A twelve-year-old and a grandfather return from a trip to Indiana to find all their belongings from their home stolen. Original Radio Broadcast Date: September 21, 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: Michael, Patreon Supporter since August 2016 Support the show on a one-time basis at http://support.greatdetectives....

Nov 09, 202433 minSeason 16Ep. 20

Yours Truly Johnny Dollar: The Smokey Sleeper Matter (EP4543)

Today's Mystery: Johnny is sent to Vineland, New Jersey to find out if a fire that destroyed $80,000 in mattresses was arson. Original Radio Broadcast Date: August 25, 1957 Originating from Hollywood Starring: Bob Bailey as Johnny Dollar; Russell Thorson; Jack Edwards; Will Wright; Paul Dubov; Lawrence Dobkin 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:...

Nov 08, 202438 minSeason 16Ep. 19