Today's Mystery: Joe Friday goes undercover to complete a large drug buy. Original Radio Broadcast Date: October 26, 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: Vincent, Patreon supporter since June 2019. Support the show on a one-time basis at http://support.greatdetectives.net. Mail a donation to: Adam Gra...
Dec 14, 2024•38 min•Transcript available on Metacast Introducing Toothless from Magical Rewind. Follow the show: Magical Rewind Some people go straight to heaven, others need more time to earn their wings. Will and Sabrina are watching “Toothless” starring Kirstie Alley, Dale Midkiff and Ross Mallinger. This film premiered in 1997 as part of The Wonderful World of Disney on ABC. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. DISCLAIMER: Please note, this is an independent podcast episode not affiliated with, endorsed b...
Dec 14, 2024•Transcript available on Metacast 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, 2024•41 min•Transcript available on Metacast 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, 2024•32 min•Transcript available on Metacast 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, 2024•32 min•Transcript available on Metacast 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, 2024•30 min•Transcript available on Metacast 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, 2024•33 min•Transcript available on Metacast Today's Mystery: Friday and Romero investigate a robbery and shooting at a bakery. Original Radio Broadcast Date: September 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: 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 02, 2024•32 min•Transcript available on Metacast Today's Mystery: Joe Friday and Ben Romero are called in when an elderly couple disappears. Original Radio Broadcast Date: September 7, 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: Hilve, Patreon Supporter since December 2023 Support the show on a one-time basis at http://support.greatdetectives.net. Mail a donation to: Adam Graham, PO Box ...
Oct 26, 2024•33 min•Transcript available on Metacast Today's Mystery: Joe Friday and Ben Romero search for a check forger who's been passing checks at small businesses. Original Radio Broadcast Date: August 31, 1950 Originating from Hollywood Starring: Jack Webb as Sergeant Joe Friday; Barton Yarborough as Sergeant Ben Romero; Peggy Webber; Herb Butterfield Support the show monthly at patreon.greatdetectives.net Patreon Supporter of the Day: April, Patreon supporter since February 2017. Support the show on a one-time basis at http://support.greatd...
Oct 19, 2024•34 min•Transcript available on Metacast Todays Mystery: Joe Friday and Ben Romero join an inter-agency search for a missing Highway Patrol Officer. Original Radio Broadcast Date: August 24, 1950 Originating from Hollywood Starred: Jack Webb as Sergeant Joe Friday, Barton Yarborough as Sergeant Ben Romero, Raymond Burr, Herb Butterfield, Stacy Harris 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.grea...
Oct 12, 2024•33 min•Transcript available on Metacast Today's Mystery: Joe Friday and Ben Romero investigate when a young lawyer's office is vandalized. Original Radio Broadcast Date: August 17, 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:Alexandra, Patreon Supporter since September 2016. Support the show on a one-time basis at http://support.greatdetectives.net. Mail a donat...
Oct 05, 2024•32 min•Transcript available on Metacast Today's Mystery: Joe Friday and Ben Romero investigate the theft of narcotics from a Catholic hospital pharmacy. Original Radio Broadcast Date: August 10, 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: Christine, Patreon supporter since July 2020. Support the show on a one-time basis at http://support.greatdetectives.net. Ma...
Sep 28, 2024•40 min•Transcript available on Metacast Today's Mystery: Joe Friday and Ben Romero investigate the murder of a woman who was found in her own home. Original Radio Broadcast Date: August 3, 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: David, Patreon Supporter since March 2021 Support the show on a one-time basis at http://support.greatdetectives.net. Mail a donat...
Sep 21, 2024•32 min•Transcript available on Metacast 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, 2024•47 min•Transcript available on Metacast 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, 2024•31 min•Transcript available on Metacast 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, 2024•38 min•Transcript available on Metacast 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, 2024•33 min•Transcript available on Metacast 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, 2024•33 min•Transcript available on Metacast Today's Mystery: Joe Friday and Ben Romero search for the murderer of the owner of a small fur shop. Original Radio Broadcast Date: June 22, 1950 Originating from HollywoodStarring: Jack Webb as Sergeant Joe Friday; Barton Yarborough as Sergeant Ben Romero; Herb Butterfield; Virginia Gregg Support the show monthly at patreon.greatdetectives.net Patreon Supporter of the Day:Gary, Patreon supporter since May 2020 Support the show on a one-time basis at http://support.greatdetectives.net. Mail a do...
Aug 10, 2024•37 min•Transcript available on Metacast Today's Mystery: Joe Friday and Ben Romero invesitgate a series of purse snatchings. Original Radio Broadcast Date: June 15, 1953 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:Colleen, Patreon Supporter since March 2021. Support the show on a one-time basis at http://support.greatdetectives.net. Mail a donation to: Adam Graham, P...
Aug 03, 2024•40 min•Transcript available on Metacast Todays Mystery: A woman is murdered in the apartment she shares with her husband. Original Radio Broadcast Date: June 8, 1950 Originating from Hollywood Starred: 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:Teresa, Patreon Supporter since October 2020 Support the show on a one-time basis at http://support.greatdetectives.net. Mail a donation to: Adam Graham, PO Box...
Jul 27, 2024•32 min•Transcript available on Metacast Today's Mystery: A man accuses a police officer of robbing and beating him. Original Radio Broadcast Date: June 1, 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: Jim, Patreon Supporter Since January 2019 Support the show on a one-time basis at http://support.greatdetectives.net. Mail a donation to: Adam Graham, PO Box 15913, Boise, Idaho 8371...
Jul 20, 2024•33 min•Transcript available on Metacast Todays Mystery:The big clue to who left a woman's body in a churchyard is a key found near her body. Original Radio Broadcast Date: May 25, 1950 Originating from HollywoodStarring: 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: Shannon, Patreon Supporter since August 2023 Support the show on a one-time basis at http://support.greatdetectives.net. Mail a donation to: Adam Graham, PO B...
Jul 06, 2024•36 min•Transcript available on Metacast Today's Mystery:Joe Friday and Ben Romero search for two men who robbed and beat an elderly cafe owner. Original Radio Broadcast Date: May 18, 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: Sarah Support the show on a one-time basis at http://support.greatdetectives.net. Mail a donation to: Adam Graham, PO Box 15913, Boise, I...
Jun 29, 2024•37 min•Transcript available on Metacast Today's Mystery:Joe Friday and Ben Romero are summoned to a local high school where there have been a series of knifings of female students. Original Radio Broadcast Date: May 11, 1950 Originating from HollywoodStarring: 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: April, February 2017 Support the show on a one-time basis at http://support.greatdetectives.net. Mail a donation to: A...
Jun 22, 2024•36 min•Transcript available on Metacast Today's Mystery:A man impersonating a police officer is robbing and assaulting couples in parked cars. Joe Friday and Ben Romero have to catch him. Original Radio Broadcast Date: May 4, 1950 Originating from Hollywood Starring: Jack Webb as Sergeant Joe Friday; Barton Yarborough as Sergeant Ben Romero; Peggy Webber; Herb Butterfield Blog post about the real-life badge bandit Support the show monthly at patreon.greatdetectives.net Patreon Supporter of the Day: Robert, Patreon Supporter since Marc...
Jun 15, 2024•35 min•Transcript available on Metacast Today's Mystery:While the police are trying to apprehend a fugitive, a police officer is murdered. Joe Friday and Ben Romero set out to bring the fugitive to justice. Original Radio Broadcast Date: April 27, 1950Originating from Hollywood Starring: Jack Webb as Sergeant Joe Friday; Barton Yarborough as Sergeant Ben Romero; Herb Butterfield Support the show monthly at https://patreon.greatdetectives.net Patreon Supporter of the Day:John, Patreon Supporter since September 2016 Support the show on ...
Jun 08, 2024•33 min•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•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...
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