Today's Mystery: Steve goes to Syria to intercept and capture an America traitor and Communist propagandist. Original Radio Broadcast Date: June 24, 1953 Originated in HollywoodStars: Brian Donlevy as Steve Mitchell, Herb Butterfield as the Commissioner, Jan Arvan, Vivi Janus, Paul Frees, Paul Dubov Support the show monthly at https://patreon.greatdetectives.net Patreon Supporter of the Day: Jim and Rachel, Patreon Supporters since March 2016 Support the show on a one-time basis at http://suppor...
Jun 05, 2024•35 min•Ep 212•Transcript available on Metacast Today's Mystery: Captain Drummond investigates the murder of a watchman on a ship who used to be his gardener. Original Radio Broadcast Date: June 22, 1942 Originating in New York:Starring: Santos Ortega as Bulldog Drummond, Luis Van Rooten as Denny Support the show monthly at https://patreon.greatdetectives.net Patreon Supporter of the Day: Chuck, Patreon Supporter Since September 2022 Support the show on a one-time basis at http://support.greatdetectives.net. Mail a donation to: Adam Graham, P...
Jun 04, 2024•36 min•Ep 211•Transcript available on Metacast Today's Mystery:A man is persuaded by a beautiful neighbor to invest in a company. He turns to The Falcon when he has trouble getting his money back. Original Radio Broadcast Date: February 4, 1951 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: Andy. Patreon Supporter since May 2018 Support the show on a one-time basis at http://support.greatdetectives.net. Mail a don...
Jun 03, 2024•34 min•Ep 210•Transcript available on Metacast Today's Mystery:Joe Friday and Ben Romero search for a driver who committed a hit-and-run. Original Radio Broadcast Date:April 20, 1950 Originating from HollywoodStarring: Jack Webb as Sergeant Joe Friday; Barton Yarborough as Sergeant Ben RomeroSupport 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://support.greatdetectives.net. Mail a donation to: Adam Graham, PO Box 159...
Jun 01, 2024•38 min•Ep 209•Transcript available on Metacast Today's Mystery:Johnny is called in to investigate the disappearance of a young, beautiful model married to a much older, retired corporate tycoon. Original Radio Broadcast Date: January 27, 1957 Originating from Hollywood Starring: Bob Bailey as Johnny Dollar; Parley Baer; G. Stanley Jones; Charlotte Lawrence, Forrest Lewis; Stacy Harris; Russell Thorson When making your travel plans, remember http://johnnydollarair.com Become one of our Patreon Supporters at patreon.greatdetectives.net Thank y...
May 31, 2024•40 min•Ep 208•Transcript available on Metacast Today's Mystery:Mr. Chameleon sets out to solve the murder of a scar-faced criminal. Original Radio Broadcast Date: July 27, 1949 Originating from New York City Starring: Karl Swenson as Mister Chameleon Support the show monthly at https://patreon.greatdetectives.net Patreon Supporter of the Day: Christine, Patreon Supporter since November 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 li...
May 30, 2024•38 min•Ep 207•Transcript available on Metacast Today's Mystery:In Havana, Steve hunts for an international assassin whose latest victim is an American agent who had clues to the assassin's whereabouts. Original Radio Broadcast Date: May 27, 1953 Originating in Hollywood Starring: Brian Donlevy as Steve Mitchell; Herb Butterfield as the Commissioner; Paul Dubov; Betty Lou Gerson; Tony Barrett; Herb Ellis; Julie Bennett Support the show monthly at https://patreon.greatdetectives.net Patreon Supporter of the Day: Bookgeek28, Patreon Supporter s...
May 29, 2024•30 min•Ep 206•Transcript available on Metacast Today's Mystery:Bulldog Drummond investigates a series of murders of blind men situated outside government buildings. Original Radio Broadcast Date: September 14, 1942 Originating in New York Starring: Santos Ortega as Bulldog Drummond; Luis van Rooten as Denny Support the show monthly at https://patreon.greatdetectives.net Patreon Supporter of the Day: Greg, Patreon Supporter since January 2023 Support the show on a one-time basis at http://support.greatdetectives.net. Mail a donation to: Adam ...
May 28, 2024•36 min•Ep 205•Transcript available on Metacast Today's Mystery:A boxer, who won the championship after doublecrossing multiple people, is murdered. Original Radio Broadcast Date: January 28, 1951 Originating from New YorkStarring: Les Damon as the Falcon; Ken Paxton as Sergeant Corbett; Larry Haines; Ralph Bell Support the show monthly at patreon.greatdetectives.net Patreon Supporter of the Day: Mark, Partreon Supporter since July 2015 Support the show on a one-time basis at http://support.greatdetectives.net. Mail a donation to: Adam Graham...
May 27, 2024•31 min•Ep 204•Transcript available on Metacast Today's Mystery:A nun becomes convinced that a condemned woman stranded at her Norfolk convent in the midst of torrential rains is innocent. Can the nun save her before her looming execution? Original Radio Broadcast Date: November 9, 1953 Originating in Hollywood Starring: Claudette Colbert as Sister Mary; Barbara Rush as Valerie Carns; Norma Varden; Paul Frees; Mary Flynn; Herb Butterfield; Ottola Nesmith; Dan O'Herlihy; Joseph Kearns; Leo Britt; Jeanne Wood; Lois Corbett; Yvonne Peattie My re...
May 26, 2024•1 hr 3 min•Transcript available on Metacast Today's Mystery:Sergeant Joe Friday and his partner Ben Romero are on the trail of a vicious gang of robbers targeting military officers. Original Radio Broadcast Date: April 13, 1950 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: Bruce, Patreon Supporter since March 2024 Support the show on a one-time basis at http://support.grea...
May 25, 2024•32 min•Ep 202•Transcript available on Metacast Today's Mystery: When a precious emerald known as the Green Eye of Calcutta vanishes, along with its owner Albert W. Winkler, Johnny is plunged into the bizarre home of Wilbert Kenworthy Blossom. As he navigates through the cluttered abode filled with treasures and trash, can Johnny recover the priceless gem and bring a killer to justice? Original Radio Broadcast Date: January 20, 1957 Originating from Hollywood Starring: Bob Bailey as Johnny Dollar; Howard McNear; Herb Ellis; Herb Vigran; Juniu...
May 24, 2024•35 min•Ep 201•Transcript available on Metacast Today's Mystery: A wealthy fifty-nine year-old woman, married to a man twenty-five years her junior, is poisoned. Original Radio Broadcast Date: July 20, 1949 Originating from New York City Starring: Karl Swenson as Mister Chameleon Support the show monthly at https://patreon.greatdetectives.net Patreon Supporter of the Day: Ronnie, Patreon Supporter since May 2021 Support the show on a one-time basis at http://support.greatdetectives.net. Mail a donation to: Adam Graham, PO Box 15913, Boise, Id...
May 23, 2024•35 min•Ep 200•Transcript available on Metacast Today's Mystery: From the bustling streets of Oslo to the shadowy corners of Hamburg, Mitchell races against time to intercept a stolen set of top-secret blueprints before they fall into the wrong hands. Original Radio Broadcast Date: May 20, 1953 Originated in HollywoodStars: Brian Donlevy as Steve Mitchell, Herb Butterfield as the Commissioner, Brian Donlevy, Dan Riss, GeGe Pearson, Herb Butterfield, Jan Arvan, Paul Frees, Tom Holland Support the show monthly at https://patreon.greatdetectives...
May 22, 2024•32 min•Ep 199•Transcript available on Metacast Today's Mystery: Bulldog Drummond takes on a gang of hijackers who are robbing trucks. Audition Date: September 28, 1941 Today’s program was provided by Radio Archives. Email detectives@radioarchives.com to get a free audiobook, a free ebook, and free old time radio collection. Support the show monthly at https://patreon.greatdetectives.net Patreon Supporter of the Day:Dianne, Patreon Supporter Since July 2022 Originating in New York Starring: George Colouris as Bulldog Drummond, Everett Sloan a...
May 21, 2024•42 min•Ep 198•Transcript available on Metacast Today's Mystery:To protect the girlfriend of a man murdered by the mob, the Falcon sets himself up as a target. Original Radio Broadcast Date: January 21, 1951 Originating from New York Starring: Les Damon as the Falcon; Ken Paxton at Sergeant Corbett Support the show monthly at patreon.greatdetectives.ne Patreon Supporter of the Day: Leslie, Patreon supporter since November 2018 Support the show on a one-time basis at http://support.greatdetectives.net. Mail a donation to: Adam Graham, PO Box 1...
May 20, 2024•35 min•Ep 197•Transcript available on Metacast Today's Mystery:Friday and Romero investigate the flood of filthy books into Los Angeles high schools. Original Radio Broadcast Date: April 6, 1950 Originating from HollywoodStarring: Jack Webb as Sergeant Joe Friday; Barton Yarborough as Sergeant Ben Romero; Herb Butterfield; Stacy Harris; Harry Morgan Support the show monthly at https://patreon.greatdetectives.net Patreon Supporter of the Day: Ronnie, Patreon supporter since May 2021 Support the show on a one-time basis at http://support.great...
May 18, 2024•35 min•Ep 196•Transcript available on Metacast Today's Mystery:Johnny goes out west when an insurance agent is suspicious of a $100,000 death claim that another investigator was assigned to look into. Original Radio Broadcast Date: Original Air Date: January 13, 1957 Originating from Hollywood Starring: Bob Bailey as Johnny Dollar; Virginia Gregg; Harry Bartell; John Stephenson; Will Wright; James McCallion; Ben Wright Today's Show sponsored by Cinnamon Girl by Daniel Weizzmann, the upcoming release in the Pacific Coast Highway Mystery Serie...
May 17, 2024•43 min•Ep 195•Transcript available on Metacast Today's Mystery:A young wealthy man who just married a woman after a two-week romance is murdered. Original Radio Broadcast Date: July 13, 1949 Originating from New York CityStarring: Karl Swenson as Mister Chameleon Support the show monthly at patreon.greatdetectives.net Patreon Supporter of the Day: Tacy, Patreon Supporter Since October 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 lis...
May 16, 2024•39 min•Ep 194•Transcript available on Metacast Today's Mystery: Sent to Cairo on a mission to clear the United States' name, Steve must navigate a treacherous path of false accusations and political machinations. From the bustling bazaars to the shadowy backstreets, join Steve as he unravels a conspiracy that could sabotage vital international talks. Tune in for a tale of espionage where asking to see a knife might just get you one in the back! Original Radio Broadcast Date: May 13, 1953 Originated in : Brian Donlevy as Steve Mitchell, Herb ...
May 15, 2024•31 min•Ep 193•Transcript available on Metacast Today's Mystery: A woman is found murdered on a Ferris wheel. Original Radio Broadcast Date: Around New Years Day in the mid-1950s Support the show monthly at patreon.greatdetectives.net Originating in New York Starring: Wynn Wright as Lt. John Douglas; Dan Ocko as Sergeant Allen; George Tanner; Sam Gray Support the show on a one-time basis at http://support.greatdetectives.net. Patreon Supporter of the Day: Ken, Patreon Supporter since March 2020 Mail a donation to: Adam Graham, PO Box 15913, B...
May 14, 2024•25 min•Ep 192•Transcript available on Metacast Today's Mystery:Sergeant Corbett wants The Falcon to find out why a man made an insane attempt to rob an express company with a gun that couldn't fire. Original Radio Broadcast Date: January 14, 1951 Originating from New YorkStarred: Les Damon as the Falcon; Ken Paxton as Sergeant Corbett 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 1...
May 13, 2024•36 min•Ep 191•Transcript available on Metacast Today, I'm joined by Jim Grinstead of the Scams and Cons Podcast as we delve into two scam-related old time radio podcasts. Today's 1st Mystery:First up, there's no such thing as easy money. That's a lesson a rich young man learns as he's forced to lure his friends into the clutches of a big-time gambler to square his own debts. Can magician-turned-detective Mike Trent help? We find out in this episode of Easy Money, "The Gallopping Ivories" Original Radio Broadcast Date: November 14, 1954 Origi...
May 12, 2024•1 hr 21 min•Ep 190•Transcript available on Metacast Today's Mystery:When a notorious mobster is gunned down, sparking fears of a gang war, Joe Friday and Ben Romero race against time to find the killers. Smoke screens, false leads, and a mysterious woman are at the center of it all. Original Radio Broadcast Date: March 30, 1950 Originating from Hollywood Starring: Jack Webb as Sergeant Joe Friday; Barton Yarborough as Sergeant Ben Romero; Herb Butterfield; Jack Kruschen; Virginia Gregg Support the show monthly at patreon.greatdetectives.net Patre...
May 11, 2024•34 min•Ep 189•Transcript available on Metacast Today's Mystery:Set sail on a treacherous journey with Johnny Dollar, the man with the action-packed expense account, as he embarks on a mission to safeguard a fortune in jewels. The sleek motor cruiser Ellen Dear carries a cargo worth over $300,000, but disaster strikes when the yacht sinks in deep waters. Original Radio Broadcast Date: January 6, 1957 Originated from Hollywood Starring: Bob Bailey as Johnny Dollar,Virginia Gregg, Lawrence Dobkin, Howard McNear, Jay Novello, Jack Edwards, Barne...
May 10, 2024•45 min•Ep 188•Transcript available on Metacast Today's Mystery:Are you ready to crack the case with Mister Chameleon? In this week's suspenseful episode, a seemingly devoted husband is found dead, and the suspects are closer to home than you'd think. With a failed business, an ailing wife, and a love affair that could be the motive for murder, it's up to Mister Chameleon to untangle the web of lies. Will he find the killer before the trail goes cold? Original Radio Broadcast Date: July 6, 1949 Originating from New York CityStarring: Karl Swe...
May 09, 2024•37 min•Ep 187•Transcript available on Metacast Today's Mystery:Join government agent Steve Mitchell on a pulse-pounding journey through Europe's underbelly in 'Dangerous Assignment.' When strategic materials start vanishing, Mitchell's quest leads him to the heart of Italy, where trust is a luxury and danger lurks in every shadow. From suspicious textile mills to clandestine meetings in dimly lit coffee houses, every step brings him closer to the truth – and to the barrel of a gun. Original Radio Broadcast Date: May 6, 1953 Originated in Hol...
May 08, 2024•29 min•Ep 186•Transcript available on Metacast Today's Mystery: A late-night distress call from a professional building sends Detectives Scanlon and Grady into the depths of a crime that defies expectations. Amidst the echo of multiple shots fired, they find themselves piecing together the fragments of a life lived in the shadows. An old woman's untimely death in an empty office, a janitor with a story that doesn't quite fit, and a switchboard operator who knows more than she's telling. Original Radio Broadcast Date: Mid-1950s Originating in...
May 07, 2024•30 min•Ep 185•Transcript available on Metacast Today's Mystery:The Falcon is hired by a man who killed his ex-girlfriend's husband who hopes to dupe Mike into pinning the murder on his ex. Original Radio Broadcast Date: January 7, 1951 Originating from New York Starring: Les Damon as the Falcon; Maurice Tarplin 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://s...
May 06, 2024•43 min•Ep 184•Transcript available on Metacast Today's Mystery:Friday and Romero have to find out who is trying to kill a major gang kingpin before they succeed and start a gang war. Original Radio Broadcast Date: March 23, 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: Charlie, Patreon Supporter since July 2020 Support the show on a one-time basis at http:...
May 04, 2024•35 min•Ep 183•Transcript available on Metacast