Today's Mystery:Johnny's investigation of a deceased friend and colleague who embezzled $80,000 leads him to Panama. Original Radio Broadcast Dates: September 12, 13, and 14, 1956 Originating from HollywoodStarring: Bob Bailey as Johnny Dollar; Virginia Gregg; Jack Edwards; Russell Thorson; Shirley Mitchell; Stacy Harris; Bob Miller; Harry Bartell; Vic Perrin; Frank Gerstle When making your travel plans, remember http://johnnydollarair.com Become one of our Patreon Supporters at patreon.greatdet...
Feb 02, 2024•48 min•Ep 99•Transcript available on Metacast Today's Mystery:A man is found murdered in an empty house with a handprint on the ceiling. Original Radio Broadcast Date: March 30, 1949 Originating from New York CityStarring: Karl Swenson as Mister Chameleon Support the show monthly at patreon.greatdetectives.net Patreon Supporter of the Day: James, Patreon Supporter since October 2022 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 ...
Feb 01, 2024•38 min•Ep 98•Transcript available on Metacast Today's Mystery:Steve goes to Mexico to follow a clue to a dangerous international killer. Original Radio Broadcast Date: January 28, 1953 Originating in HollywoodStarring: Brian Donlevy as Steve Mitchell; Herb Butterfield as the Commissioner; Dan Riss; Tony Barrett; Eve McVeagh; Herb Butterfield; Herb Ellis; Jan Arvan Support the show monthly at patreon.greatdetectives.net Patreon Supporter of the Day: Corey, Since March 2018 Support the show on a one-time basis at http://support.greatdetective...
Jan 31, 2024•30 min•Ep 97•Transcript available on Metacast Today's Mystery: In a swirl of old memories and new shock, Johnny is summoned to unravel the sordid unraveling of a once-trusted friend. Ed Morgan, known for his honest life, is posthumously accused of embezzling a staggering $80,000. As Johnny steps into the fog of San Francisco to trace Ed's last steps, he encounters a parade of characters who paint a picture of a man living beyond his means, a man whose life had taken a mysterious turn upon meeting the enigmatic widow, Nikki Barrett. But as J...
Jan 30, 2024•37 min•Ep 96•Transcript available on Metacast Today's Mystery:After collecting the ransom from kidnapping a racketeer, four crooks have a falling-out that leads to murder. Original Radio Broadcast Date: September 3, 1950 Originating from New York Starring: Les Damon as the Falcon; Ken Lynch as Sergeant Corbett; Jackson Beck; Larry Haines Support the show monthly at patreon.greatdetectives.net Patreon Supporter of the Day: John and Kristine, Patreon Supporters March of 2018 Support the show on a one-time basis at http://support.greatdetectiv...
Jan 29, 2024•37 min•Ep 95•Transcript available on Metacast Today's Mystery: Friday and Smith search for a juvenile gang that's been committing burglaries, robberies, and rapes. Original Radio Broadcast Date: December 1, 1949 Originating from HollywoodStarring: 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: Rich, Patreon Supporter Since March 2020 Support the show on a one-time basis at http://support.greatdetectives.net. Ma...
Jan 27, 2024•37 min•Ep 94•Transcript available on Metacast Today's Mystery: Johnny plan sto go to Egypt for the opening of the tomb of Kamashek .Original Radio Broadcast Dates:September 5,6, and 7, 1956 Originated from Hollywood Stars: Bob Bailey as Johnny Dollar, Paul Dubov; Alan Reed; Richard Crenna; Virginia Gregg; Ben Wright; Forrest Lewis; Eric Snowden; Barney Phillips; James McCallion; Les Tremayne When making your travel plans, remember http://johnnydollarair.com Become one of our Patreon Supporters at patreon.greatdetectives.net Thank you to our...
Jan 26, 2024•51 min•Ep 93•Transcript available on Metacast Today's Mystery:A man is poisoned after a dinner prepared by his daughter and his wife, who are about the same age. Original Radio Broadcast Date: March 23, 1949 Originating from New York CityStarring: Karl Swenson as Mister Chameleon Support the show monthly at patreon.greatdetectives.net Patreon Supporter of the Day: Nolan, Patreon Supporter Since April 2018 Support the show on a one-time basis at http://support.greatdetectives.net. Mail a donation to: Adam Graham, PO Box 15913, Boise, Idaho 8...
Jan 25, 2024•42 min•Ep 92•Transcript available on Metacast Today's Mystery:Steve goes to Burma to the famous "Road to Mandalay" in order to stop a gang of robbers who are intercepting strategic supplies being sent by the U.S. to its allies in the Pacific. Original Radio Broadcast Date: January 21, 1953 Originating in Hollywood Starring: Brian Donlevy as Steve Mitchell; Herb Butterfield as the Commissioner; Ben Wright; Ramsey Hill; Vivi Janiss; Paul Frees; Alice Backes Support the show monthly at patreon.greatdetectives.net Patreon Supporter of the Day: ...
Jan 24, 2024•30 min•Ep 91•Transcript available on Metacast Today's Mystery:The uncle of a wealthy heir calls Johnny in to protect his nephew, who wants to go on an expedition to Egypt to unearth the tomb of an Egyptian Pharaoh. Original Radio Broadcast Dates: September 3 and 4, 1956 Originating from HollywoodStarring: Bob Bailey as Johnny Dollar; Paul Dubov; Alan Reed; Richard Crenna; Virginia Gregg; Ben Wright; Forrest Lewis; Eric Snowden; Barney Phillips; James McCallion; Les Tremayne When making your travel plans, remember http://johnnydollarair.com ...
Jan 23, 2024•33 min•Ep 90•Transcript available on Metacast Today's Mystery:The leader of a gang of robbers hires The Falcon to find his girlfriend, who disappeared with $80,000 that they stole from a payroll. Original Radio Broadcast Date: August 30, 1950 Originating from New York Starring: Les Damon as the Falcon; Mandel Kramer Support the show monthly at patreon.greatdetectives.net Patreon Supporter of the Day: Russell, Patreon Supporter Since October 2016 Support the show on a one-time basis at http://support.greatdetectives.net. Mail a donation to: ...
Jan 22, 2024•31 min•Ep 89•Transcript available on Metacast Todays Mystery:An elderly woman with an acrimonious relationship with her daughter-in-law is found murdered. Original Radio Broadcast Date: November 24, 1949 Originating from Hollywood Starring: Jack Webb as Sergeant Joe Friday; Barton Yarborough as Sergeant Ben Romero; Raymond Burr as Ed Backstrand, Chief of Detectives; Herb Butterfield as Lt. Lee Jones Support the show monthly at patreon.greatdetectives.net Patreon Supporter of the Day: Don, Patreon Supporter since October 2021 Support the sho...
Jan 20, 2024•36 min•Ep 88•Transcript available on Metacast Today's Mystery:The investigation into a stolen pearl necklace becomes a murder.Original Radio Broadcast Dates: August 29, 30, and 31, 1956 Originating from HollywoodStarring: Bob Bailey as Johnny Dollar; Howard McNear; Forrest Lewis; Paul Richards; Mary Jane Croft; Virginia Gregg; James McCallion; Shirley Mitchell; Russell Thorson When making your travel plans, remember http://johnnydollarair.com Become one of our Patreon Supporters at patreon.greatdetectives.net Thank you to our Patreon Suppor...
Jan 19, 2024•48 min•Ep 87•Transcript available on Metacast Today's Mystery:A grocery store owner is found dead in a fire, but he had been shot to death. Original Radio Broadcast Date: March 16, 1949 Originating from New York CityStarring: Karl Swenson as Mister Chameleon Support the show monthly at patreon.greatdetectives.net Patreon Supporter of the Day: Haskell, Patreon Supporter since August 2015 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 liste...
Jan 18, 2024•34 min•Ep 8•Transcript available on Metacast Today's Mystery:Steve goes to London to root out a phony passport racket. His only clue? A seven-year-old newspaper. Original Radio Broadcast Date: January 14, 1953 Originating in Hollywood Starring: Brian Donlevy as Steve Mitchell; Herb Butterfield as the Commissioner; Virginia Gregg; Ben Wright; Don Morrisson; Dan O'Herlihy Support the show monthly at patreon.greatdetectives.ne t Patreon Supporter of the Day: Susan, Patreon Supporter since October 2018 Support the show on a one-time basis at h...
Jan 17, 2024•32 min•Ep 85•Transcript available on Metacast Today's Mystery: Johnny goes to a small Ohio town where a jewel thief is ready to hand over a stolen pearl necklace ... for a price. Original Radio Broadcast Dates: August 24, 27, and 28, 1956 Originating from HollywoodStarring: Bob Bailey as Johnny Dollar; Howard McNear; Forrest Lewis; Paul Richards; Mary Jane Croft; Virginia Gregg; James McCallion; Shirley Mitchell; Russell Thorson When making your travel plans, remember http://johnnydollarair.com Become one of our Patreon Supporters at patreo...
Jan 16, 2024•52 min•Ep 84•Transcript available on Metacast Today's Mystery:A song writer, whose business manager is embezzling from him, is murdered. Original Radio Broadcast Date: August 23, 1950 Originating from New York Starring: Les Damon as the Falcon; Ralph Bell; Larry Haines Support the show monthly at patreon.greatdetectives.net Patreon Supporter of the Day: Robert, Patreon Supporter Since December 2018 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 Ta...
Jan 15, 2024•30 min•Ep 83•Transcript available on Metacast Today's Mystery:Friday and Smith look for a man who has committed a series of bar robberies and killed several of the victims. Original Television Broadcast Date: October 8, 1954 based on a Radio Play from November 10, 1949 Originating from HollywoodStarring: Jack Webb as Sergeant Joe Friday; Ben Alexander as Frank Smith; Walter Sande; Harry Bartel; Dee Thompson; Eugene Iglesias; Dennis Weaver; Natalie Masters Support the show monthly at patreon.greatdetectives.net Patreon Supporter of the Day: ...
Jan 13, 2024•37 min•Ep 82•Transcript available on Metacast Today's Mystery:Johnny investigates the murder of an insured in a resort town. Original Radio Broadcast Dates: August 15, 16, and 17, 1956 Originated from Hollywood Starring: Bob Bailey as Johnny Dollar; Richard Crenna; Charlotte Lawrence; Jeanne Tatum; Howard McNear; Forrest Lewis, Herb Ellis When making your travel plans, remember http://johnnydollarair.com Become one of our Patreon Supporters at patreon.greatdetectives.net Thank you to our Patreon Supporter of the Day: Jennifer, Patreon Suppo...
Jan 12, 2024•47 min•Ep 81•Transcript available on Metacast Today's Mystery:Two people are found murdered inside an elevator car. Original Radio Broadcast Date: March 9, 1949 Originated from New York CityStarring: Karl Swenson as Mister Chameleon Support the show monthly at patreon.greatdetectives.net Patreon Supporter of the Day: Tony, Patreon Supporter Since March of 2023 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...
Jan 11, 2024•36 min•Ep 80•Transcript available on Metacast Today's Mystery:Steve goes to New Guinea, hoping to discover through talking with a notorious smuggler the identity and location of a Mr. Big in a gun-smuggling operation. Original Radio Broadcast Date: January 7, 1953Originating in Hollywood Starring: Brian Donlevy as Steve Mitchell; Herb Butterfield as the Commissioner; William Conrad; Paul Frees; Ray Dietrich; Betty Lou Gerson; Don Morrison Support the show monthly at patreon.greatdetectives.net Welcome to our latest patreon supporters, Jenny...
Jan 10, 2024•37 min•Ep 79•Transcript available on Metacast Today's Mystery:An investigation to the disappearance of a missing insured Denver businessman leads Johnny to a resort town. Original Radio Broadcast Dates: August 13 and 14, 1956 Originated from HollywoodStarring: Bob Bailey as Johnny Dollar; Richard Crenna; Charlotte Lawrence; Jeanne Tatum; Howard McNear; Forrest Lewis; Herb Ellis When making your travel plans, remember http://johnnydollarair.com Become one of our Patreon Supporters at patreon.greatdetectives.net Thank you to our Patreon Suppo...
Jan 09, 2024•39 min•Ep 78•Transcript available on Metacast Today's Mystery:The Falcon is hired to find an unassuming bookkeeper who stole $30,000 from a dress company. Original Radio Broadcast Date: May 14, 1950 Originating from New York Starring: Les Damon as the Falcon; Ken Lynch as Sergeant Corbett Support the show monthly at patreon.greatdetectives.net Patreon Supporter of the Day: Guy, Patreon Supporter since September 2022 Support the show on a one-time basis at http://support.greatdetectives.net. Mail a donation to: Adam Graham, PO Box 15913, Boi...
Jan 08, 2024•39 min•Ep 77•Transcript available on Metacast Todays Mystery:A criminal is acquitted, leaves LA, and returns. Friday and Ed Jacobs think he’s up to his old tricks. Original Television Broadcast: June 19, 1952 (radio script originally aired October 20, 1949) Originating from HollywoodStarring: Jack Webb as Sergeant Joe Friday; Barton Yarborough as Sergeant Ben Romero; Barney Phillips as Sergeant Ed Jacobs; Herb Butterfield as Lieutenant Lee Jones; Tol Avery; Eddie Firestone, Jr.; Ralph Moody; Parley Baer; Peggy Webber Support the show monthl...
Jan 06, 2024•37 min•Ep 76•Transcript available on Metacast Today's Mystery:In Caracas, Johnny has to try to save an insured oil man from being killed, but has to find his way through a web of lies by everyone in the house, including the insured. Original Radio Broadcast Dates: August 8, 9, and 10, 1956 Originating from HollywoodStarring: Bob Bailey as Johnny Dollar; Gil Stratton; Harry Bartell; Barbara Fuller; John Dehner; Virginia Gregg; Don Diamond; Vivi Janiss; Tony Barrett When making your travel plans, remember http://johnnydollarair.com Become one...
Jan 05, 2024•46 min•Ep 75•Transcript available on Metacast Today's Mystery:The older husband of an unhappy younger woman is murdered. Original Radio Broadcast Date: March 2, 1949 Originating from New York City Starring: Karl Swenson as Mister Chameleon Support the show monthly at patreon.greatdetectives.net P atreon Supporter of the Day: Louis, Patreon Supporter Since March 2018 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://...
Jan 04, 2024•48 min•Ep 74•Transcript available on Metacast Steve goes to Trieste, Italy to meet someone on a street car with information about the location of a report on foreign knowledge of US atomic secrets. Original Radio Broadcast Date: December 31, 1952 Originating in HollywoodStarring: Brian Donlevy as Steve Mitchell; Herb Butterfield as the Commissioner; Dan Rist; Paul Frees; Herb Ellis; Tony Barrett; Paul Dubov Support the show monthly at patreon.greatdetectives.net Patreon Supporter of the Day: Ronda, Patreon Supporter Since October 2020 Suppo...
Jan 03, 2024•30 min•Ep 73•Transcript available on Metacast Today's Mystery:Johnny is sent to Venezuela to investigate why a wealthy oil man keeps changing his insurance beneficiary. The insured refuses to tell him anything, but gets Johnny to stay and save his life. Original Radio Broadcast Dates: August 6 and 7, 1956 Originating in Hollywood Starring: Bob Bailey as Johnny Dollar; Gil Stratton; Harry Bartell; Barbara Fuller; John Dehner; Virginia Gregg; Don Diamond; Vivi Janiss; Tony Barrett When making your travel plans, remember http://johnnydollarair...
Jan 02, 2024•43 min•Ep 72•Transcript available on Metacast An eighty-four-year-old Scottish lord who, because of being born on February 29, has been waiting 63 years for the inheritance he should have received when he was 21, finds out he’ll have to wait a little longer, and then Holmes reports that he was pushed out the window. Original Air Date: December 31, 1945 Originating in Hollywood Starring: Basil Rathbone as Sherlock Holmes; Nigel Bruce as Doctor Watson Support the show monthly at patreon.greatdetectives.net Support the show on a one-time basis...
Jan 01, 2024•33 min•Ep 71•Transcript available on Metacast Marlowe is hired on New Year’s Eve to locate a missing fiancée, who disappeared on the same day that a dangerous convict broke out of prison .Original Air Date: December 26, 1948 Originating in Hollywood Starring: Gerald Mohor as Philip Marlowe 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...
Dec 31, 2023•36 min•Ep 70•Transcript available on Metacast