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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

Sam Spade: The Dry Martini Caper/ Mr. Moto: The Case of the Dry Martini (Twice Told Tale) (EP4640s)

Today's First Mystery: Sam Spade is hired by a man who is then shot down in front of him with a carbine. Original Release Date: August 1, 1948 Starring: Howard Duff as Sam Spade; Lurene Tuttle as Effie; Jack Webb; WIlliam Conrad Today's 2nd Mystery: While investigating an international narcotics ring, Mr. Moto finds himself in the center of the murder of the owner of an import-export company who was shot with a carbine. Original Radio Broadcast Date: October 20, 1951 Originating from New York St...

Mar 02, 20251 hr 7 minSeason 16Ep. 129

Dragnet: The Big Family (EP4640)

Today's Mystery: A prominent businessman disappears without a trace. Original Radio Broadcast Date: December 28, 1950 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: 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,...

Mar 01, 202536 minSeason 16Ep. 128

Yours Truly Johnny Dollar: The Hope to Die Matter (EP4639)

Today's Mystery: Johnny is called in when an insurance policy is issued that will pay off $250,000 if a woman dies. Original Radio Broadcast Date: November 24, 1957 Originating from Hollywood Starring: Bob Bailey as Johnny Dollar; G. Stanley Jones; Ben Wright; Virginia Gregg, Shirley Mitchell; Marvin Miller 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: E...

Feb 28, 202536 minSeason 16Ep. 127

Mr. and Mrs. North: Million Dollar Murder (EP4638)

Today's Mystery: A woman with amnesia in a red dress gets a ride from the Norths and is shot. Original Radio Broadcast Date: September 5, 1950 Originating from New York City Starring: Joseph Curtain as Jerry North; Alice Frost as Pamela North; Bill Zuckert Support the show monthly at https://patreon.greatdetectives.net 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 to: Adam Graham,...

Feb 27, 202533 minSeason 16Ep. 126

Broadway's My Beat: The Ernie Cauldwell Murder Case (EP4637)

Today's Mystery: A man has confessed to murdering a Southern County Sheriff's Deputy who was in town to get him extradited Original Radio Broadcast Date: April 7, 1950 Originated in Hollywood Stars: Larry Thor as Lieutenant Danny Clover, Charles Calvert as Sergeant Gino Tartaglia, Barton Yarborough, Peter Leeds, ; Byron Kane; Jerry Hausner; Betty Lou Gerson ; Jack Kruschen; Support the show monthly at https://patreon.greatdetectives.net Patreon Supporter of the Day: Judith, Patreon supporter sin...

Feb 26, 202540 minSeason 16Ep. 125

Mathew Slade: The Secret Grey Man (EP4636)

Today's Mystery: Slade finds himself at Morro Bay in a mystery involving an old army buddy who is a secret agent. Original Radio Broadcast Date: October 25, 1964 Originating in Hollywood Starring: William Wintersole as Mathew Slade Aired as Starlight Mystery Theater. Also known as Matthew Slade, Private Investigator. Support the show monthly at https://patreon.greatdetectives.net Patreon Supporter of the Day: Shawn, Patreon supporter since June 2021. Support the show on a one-time basis at http:...

Feb 25, 202527 minSeason 16Ep. 124

The Falcon: The Case of the Weeping Willow (EP4635)

Today's Mystery: A friend of Mike's is murdered after deciding to expose his boss, who was running a drug racket. Original Radio Broadcast Date: April 27, 1952 Originating from New York Starring: Les Damon as The Falcon; Chuck Webster as Sergeant Corbett; Mandel Kramer; Ralph Bell Support the show monthly at patreon.greatdetectives.net Patreon Supporter of the Day: Gus, Patreon supporter since August 2024. Support the show on a one-time basis at http://support.greatdetectives.net Mail a donation...

Feb 24, 202545 minSeason 16Ep. 123

Nero Wolfe: A Slight Case of Perjury (EP4634s)

A man is acquitted of murder on perjured testimony and hires Wolfe to locate the real killer. Original Air Date: April 6, 1951 Starring: Sidney Greenstreet as Nero Wolfe; Harry Bartel as Archie Goodwin; William Johnstone; Mary Lansing; Jeanne Bates; Barney Phillips; Paul Marion; Ken Peters Support the show monthly at https://patreon.greatdetectives.net Patreon Supporter of the Day: Alex, Patreon Supporter since August 2020 Support the show on a one-time basis at http://support.greatdetectives.ne...

Feb 23, 202537 minSeason 16Ep. 122

Dragnet: The Big Break (EP4634)

Todays Mystery: Joe Friday and Ben Romero deal with a dangerous armed robber who keeps escaping. Original Radio Broadcast Date: December 14, 1950 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: Ja'ree, patreon supporter since June 2024. Support the show on a one-time basis at http://support.greatdetectives.net. Mail a donation to:...

Feb 22, 202536 minSeason 16Ep. 121

Yours Truly Johnny Dollar: The Shy Beneficiary Matter (EP4633)

Today's Mystery: Johnny's called in to find a missing life insurance beneficiary who turns out to be wanted for murder. Original Radio Broadcast Date: November 17, 1957 Originating from Hollywood Starring: Bob Bailey as Johnny Dollar; Lawrence Dobkin; Virginia Gregg; Jack Kruschen; Jeanette Nolan; Russell Thorson; Howard McNear 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 Su...

Feb 21, 202533 minSeason 16Ep. 120

Mr. and Mrs. North: Charles Wyatt Murdered (EP4632)

Today's Mystery: The Norths find a man just convicted of fraud dead in a hotel room. Original Radio Broadcast Date: January 30, 1951 Originating from New York City Starring: Joseph Curtain as Jerry North; Alice Frost as Pamela North; Ralph Bell Get 10% off your purchase of MollyBz Cookies (I get a commission) Support the show monthly at https://patreon.greatdetectives.net Patreon Supporter of the Day: Guy, Patreon supporter since September 2022. Support the show on a one-time basis at http://sup...

Feb 20, 202531 minSeason 16Ep. 119

Broadway's My Beat: The Hope Anderson Murder Case (EP4631)

Today's Mystery: Danny investigates when a young woman is found shot dead in a fountain. Original Radio Broadcast Date: March 31, 1950 Originating from Hollywood Starring: Larry Thor as Lieutenant Danny Clover; Charles Calvert as Sergeant Gino Tartaglia; Frances Chaney; Jody Gilbert; Don Orrick; Herb Butterfield Get 17% off your purchase of the Fulton Fish Market (I receive a commission) Support the show monthly at https://patreon.greatdetectives.net Patreon Supporter of the Day: Larry, Patreon ...

Feb 19, 202536 minSeason 16Ep. 118

Mathew Slade, Private Investigator: Pattern for a Frame (EP4630)

Today's Mystery: Mathew finds himself accused of murder while working with a Congressman on a corruption probe of a racketeer. Original Radio Broadcast Date: October 11, 1964 Originating in Hollywood Starring: William Wintersole as Mathew Slade; Sylvia Walden as Jonesy; Norman Belkin as Sergeant Sid Dinelli; Karl Swenson as Lieutenant Flagg Aired as Starlight Mystery Theater. Also known as Matthew Slade, Private Investigator. Support the show monthly at https://patreon.greatdetectives.net Patreo...

Feb 18, 202532 minSeason 16Ep. 117

The Falcon: The Case of the Jumping Jack (EP4629)

Today's Mystery: A woman hires The Falcon because she suspects that her husband has hired a private eye to follow her. Original Radio Broadcast Date: April 20, 1952 Originating from New York Starring: Les Damon as The Falcon; Chuck Webster as Sergeant Corbett Support the show monthly at patreon.greatdetectives.net Patreon Supporter of the Day: Ken, Patreon supporter since January 2020 Support the show on a one-time basis at http://support.greatdetectives.net Mail a donation to: Adam Graham, PO B...

Feb 17, 202537 minSeason 16Ep. 116

Dragnet: The Big Picture (EP4628)

Today's Mystery: Joe Friday and Ben Romero investigate a racket that's taking advantage of teenage girls and getting them to pose for pornographic pictures. Original Radio Broadcast Date: December 7, 1950 Originating from Hollywood Starring: Jack Webb as Sergeant Joe Friday; Barton Yarborough as Sergeant Ben Romero; Herb Butterfield; Stacy Harris Get 17% off your purchase of the Fulton Fish Market (I receive a commission) Support the show monthly at patreon.greatdetectives.net Patreon Supporter ...

Feb 15, 202533 minSeason 16Ep. 115

Yours Truly Johnny Dollar: The Alkali Mike Matter (EP4627)

Today's Mystery: An eccentric, wealthy man, with life insurance, is dead, and Johnny's old friend Meg is the prime suspect. Original Radio Broadcast Date: November 10, 1957 Originating from Hollywood Starring: Bob Bailey as Johnny Dollar; Harry Bartell; Virginia Gregg; Dick Keith; Peter Leeds; Jeanne Tatum; Frank Gerstle 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...

Feb 14, 202531 minSeason 16Ep. 114

Mr. and Mrs. North: Who KIlled Mr. Stefano? (EP4626)

Today's Mystery: A popular baritone is murdered, and suspicion falls on his agent's secretary, but Pam thinks she's innocent. Original Radio Broadcast Date: December 6, 1950 Originating from New York City Starring: Joseph Curtain as Jerry North; Alice Frost as Pamela North; Hanley Stafford Get 10% off your purchase of MollyBz Cookies (I get a commission) Support the show monthly at https://patreon.greatdetectives.net Patreon Supporter of the Day: Mona, Patreon Supporter since June 2016. Support ...

Feb 13, 202532 minSeason 16Ep. 113

Broadway's My Beat: The Francie Green Murder Case (EP4625)

Today's Mystery: Danny is called in to find out why someone is trying to murder a twenty-year-old cigarette girl. Original Radio Broadcast Date: March 24, 1950 Originating in Hollywood Starring: Larry Thor as Lieutenant Danny Clover; Charles Calvert as Sergeant Gino Tartaglia Get 17% off your purchase of the Fulton Fish Market (I receive a commission) Support the show monthly at https://patreon.greatdetectives.net Patreon Supporter of the Day: Deborah, Patreon Supporter since October 2024 Suppor...

Feb 12, 202537 minSeason 16Ep. 112

Mathew Slade: A Sweet Scent of Mystery (EP4624)

Today's Mystery:A woman asks Slade for help because she believes her daughter was murdered. Original Radio Broadcast Date: September 27, 1964 Originating in Hollywood Starring: William Wintersole as Mathew Slade; Sylvia Walden as Jonesy Aired as Starlight Mystery Theater. Also known as Matthew Slade, Private Investigator Support the show monthly at https://patreon.greatdetectives.net Patreon Supporter of the Day: Ken, Patreon supporter since November 2023 Support the show on a one-time basis at ...

Feb 11, 202528 minSeason 16Ep. 111

The Falcon: The Case of the Happy Helpmate (EP4623)

Today's Mystery: Mike decides to give a bank guard with a record a break and not tell his employer about the felony conviction. Murder follows. Original Radio Broadcast Date: April 13, 1952 Originating in New York Starring: Les Damon as The Falcon; Chuck Webster as Sergeant Corbett; Maurice Tarplin Get 10% off your purchase of MollyBz Cookies (I get a commission) Support the show monthly at patreon.greatdetectives.net Patreon Supporter of the Day: Bernie, Patreon supporter since June 2024. Suppo...

Feb 10, 202536 minSeason 16Ep. 110

Dragnet: The Big Car (EP4622)

Today's Mystery: Joe Friday and Ben Romero investigate a series of fifteen market robberies. Original Radio Broadcast Date: November 30, 1950 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: Liz, Patreon supporter since December 2023 Support the show on a one-time basis at http://support.greatdetectives.net. Mail a donation to: Ada...

Feb 08, 202537 minSeason 16Ep. 109

Yours Truly Johnny Dollar: The Model Picture Matter (EP4621)

Today's Mystery: Johnny is called in to investigate when a model with a $100,000 policy on her face is attacked by a mysterious assailant. Original Radio Broadcast Date: November 3, 1957 Originating in Hollywood Starring: Bob Bailey as Johnny Dollar; Virginia Gregg; Lillian Buyeff; Lawrence Dobkin; Herb Ellis; 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 Suppor...

Feb 07, 202529 minSeason 16Ep. 108

Mr. and Mrs. North: Dime a Dance (EP4620)

Today's Mystery: A dancer at a dance hall gets Pam to come to her apartment by claiming that Jerry was in love with her. Original Radio Broadcast Date: March 7, 1950 Originating from New York City Starring: Joseph Curtain as Jerry North; Alice Frost as Pamela North Get 10% off your purchase of MollyBz Cookies (I get a commission) Support the show monthly at https://patreon.greatdetectives.net Patreon Supporter of the Day: Jenny, Patreon supporter since December 2023. Support the show on a one-ti...

Feb 06, 202533 minSeason 16Ep. 107

Broadway's My Beat: The Charles and Jane Kimball Murder Case (EP4619)

Today's Mystery: A young newlywed couple are found shot to death in a car at the bottom of the river. Original Radio Broadcast Date: March 17, 1950 Get 17% off your purchase of the Fulton Fish Market (I receive a commission) Originating in Hollywood Starring: Larry Thor as Lieutenant Danny Clover; Charles Calvert as Sergeant Gino Tartaglia; Jack Kruschen as Sergeant Muggavan Support the show monthly at https://patreon.greatdetectives.net Patreon Supporter of the Day: Renee, Patreon supporter sin...

Feb 05, 202543 minSeason 16Ep. 106

Mathew Slade, Private Investigator: Find Julie Raydon (EP4618)

Today's Mystery:Slade investigates the disappearance of a pharmacist's assistant. Original Radio Broadcast Date: August 30, 1964 (likely) Originating in Hollywood Starring: William Wintersole as Mathew Slade; Norman Belkin as Sergeant Sid Dinelli; Karl Swenson as Lt. Barney Flagg; William O'Connell; John Anniston; Valora Noland; Stuart Levin; Joyce Reed Aired as Starlight Mystery Theater. Also known as Matthew Slade, Private Investigator. Support the show monthly at https://patreon.greatdetectiv...

Feb 04, 202529 minSeason 16Ep. 105

The Falcon: The Case of the Murdering Missus (EP4617)

Today's Mystery: A jewelry store owner is killed in a robbery gone wrong, and Waring thinks he knows who the killer is. Original Radio Broadcast Date: March 23, 1952 Originating from New York Starring: Les Damon as The Falcon; Chuck Webster as Sergeant Corbett; Mandel Kramer; Maurice Tarplin 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, ...

Feb 03, 202536 minSeason 16Ep. 104

Dragnet: The Big Betty (EP4616)

Today's Mystery: Joe Friday and Ben Romero investigate a gang of conmen victimizing the loved ones of the recently deceased. Original Radio Broadcast Date: November 23, 1950 Originating from Hollywood Starring: Jack Webb as Sergeant Joe Friday; Barton Yarborough as Sergeant Ben Romero Get 10% off your purchase to Mollybz . (Commission applies) Support the show monthly at patreon.greatdetectives.net Patreon Supporter of the Day: Carol-Ann, Patreon supporter since April 2019 Support the show on a ...

Feb 01, 202533 minSeason 16Ep. 103

Yours Truly Johnny Dollar: The Three Sisters Matter (EP4615)

Today's Mystery: Johnny is called up to Green Mountain, Colorado to investigate the disappearance of a famous pianist. Original Radio Broadcast Date: October 27, 1957 Originating from Hollywood Starring: Bob Bailey as Johnny Dollar; Joseph Kearns; Vic Perrin; Virginia Gregg; Lucille Meredith; Lillian Buyeff; Bill James 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 o...

Jan 31, 202526 minSeason 16Ep. 102

Mr. and Mrs. North: Accidents on the Ice Rink (EP4614)

Today's Mystery: An ice skater and her rink-owner stepfather each think the other is trying to kill them. The Norths suspect someone's trying to kill them both. Original Radio Broadcast Date: January 3, 1950 Originating from New York City Starring: Joseph Curtain as Jerry North; Alice Frost as Pamela North; Ralph Bell Get 10% off your purchase to Mollybz . (Commission applies) Support the show monthly at https://patreon.greatdetectives.net Patreon Supporter of the Day: Jennifer, Patreon supporte...

Jan 30, 202528 minSeason 16Ep. 101

Broadway's My Beat: The Dr. Robert Stafford Murder Case (EP4613)

Today's Mystery: Danny investigates when an unidentified man is found murdered in an elevator. Original Radio Broadcast Date: March 10, 1950 Originating in Hollywood Starring: Larry Thor as Lieutenant Danny Clover; Charles Calvert as Sergeant Gino Tartaglia; Jack Kruschen as Sergeant Muggavan; Tony Barrett; Howard McNear Get 17% off your purchase of the Fulton Fish Market (I receive a commission) Support the show monthly at https://patreon.greatdetectives.net Patreon Supporter of the Day: Chris,...

Jan 29, 202542 minSeason 16Ep. 100