The Great Detectives of Old Time Radio
Summary: 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, Yours Truly Johnny Dollar, Dangerous Assignment, Mr. Chameleon, 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 will feature seasons four through six.Our feed includes old time radio recorded in Los Angeles, New York, and also Australia. The current actors featured in the our old time radio detective podcast include Stephen Dunne, Bob Bailey, Brian Donlevy, Karl Swenson, and Jack Web. Other actors featured within the past 1,000 include Howard Duff, Glenn Langan, Herbert Marshall, Santos Ortega, Gerald Mohr, Joel McCrea, Jackson Beck, and more.
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Today's Mystery:A best-selling writer who is writing a novel that could ruin a woman's life is murdered.Original Radio Broadcast Date: January 16, 1947Originated in: New York CityStarred:Jackson Beck as Philo Vance, George Petrie as District Attorney Markham, Joan Alexander as Ellen DearingSupport the show monthly at patreon.greatdetectives.netSupport the show on a one-time basis at http://support.greatdetectives.net.Mail a donation to: Adam Graham, PO Box 15913, Boise, Idaho 83715Take the listener survey at http://survey.greatdetectives.netGive us a call at 208-991-4783Follow us on Instagram at http://instagram.com/greatdetectivesFollow us on Twitter @radiodetectivesJoin us again tomorrow for another detective drama from the Golden Age of Radio.
Today's Mystery:Steve goes to Europe to clear the U.S. of having stolen a cutlass that's a powerful national symbol. The problem? A U.S. Navy officer's wife is in possession of one of the jewels from the cutlass.Original Radio Broadcast Date: February 10, 1951Originated from HollywoodStars: Brian Donlevy as Steve Mitchell, Herb Butterfield as the CommissionerSupport the show monthly at patreon.greatdetectives.netSupport the show on a one-time basis at http://support.greatdetectives.net.'Mail a donation to: Adam Graham, PO Box 15913, Boise, Idaho 83715Take the listener survey at http://survey.greatdetectives.netGive us a call at 208-991-4783Follow us on Instagram at http://instagram.com/greatdetectivesFollow us on Twitter @radiodetectivesJoin us back here tomorrow for another detective drama from the Golden Age of Radio.
Today's Mystery:Johnny quickly discovers who embezzled nearly $5,000 from a New York fashion firm, but where's the money?Original Radio Broadcast Dates: December 26 and 27, 1955When making your travel plans, remember http://johnnydollarair.comTake the listener survey at http://survey.greatdetectives.netGive us a call at 208-991-4783Follow us on Twitter @radiodetectivesJoin us back here tomorrow for another old time radio detective drama.
Today's Mystery:Sam is hired to serve as an alibi for a Mexican man but all bets are off when his daughter is shot right in front of him.Rehearsal of Program that Original Aired on May 21, 1950Originated from HollywoodStarred Howard Duff as Sam Spade, Lurene Tuttle as EffieSupport the show monthly at patreon.greatdetectives.netSupport the show on a one-time basis at http://support.greatdetectives.net.Mail a donation to: Adam Graham, PO Box 15913, Boise, Idaho 83715Take the listener survey at http://survey.greatdetectives.netGive us a call at 208-991-4783Follow us on Instagram at http://instagram.com/greatdetectivesFollow us on Twitter @radiodetectives
Today's Mystery:A desperate ex-con agrees to murder a woman for $1,000 and Jace has to stop him.Original Radio Broadcast Date: June 29, 1952Become one of our monthly patreon supporters at patreon.greatdetectives.netSupport the show on a one-time basis at http://support.greatdetectives.net.Mail a donation to: Adam Graham, PO Box 15913, Boise, Idaho 83715Take the listener survey at http://survey.greatdetectives.netGive us a call at 208-991-4783Follow us on Instagram at http://instagram.com/greatdetectivesFollow us on Twitter @radiodetectivesJoin us back here on Monday for another old time radio detective drama.
Today's Mystery:Johnny is convinced that an insurance policy was set up fraudulently, but can he prove it before the beneficiary is able to go to court to make the insurance company pay up?Original Radio Broadcast Dates: December 14-16, 1955This episode is sponsored by BetterHelp.Give online therapy a try at betterhelp.com/DETECTIVES and get on your way to being your best self.Take the listener survey at http://survey.greatdetectives.netGive us a call at 208-991-4783Follow us on Twitter @radiodetectivesJoin us back here tomorrow for another old-time radio detective audio drama.
Today's Mystery:Philo Vance investigates the case of a man who threw his bath brush out the window before being found murdered in his shower/bathtub.Original Radio Broadcast Date: April 25, 1950Originated in: New York CityStarred: Jackson Beck as Philo Vance, George Petrie as District Attorney Markham, Joan Alexander as Ellen DearingToday'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.Listerners to the GDOTR can get 50% off on a subscription to receive 600 transcription transfers per month for the next five years through Radio Archives. You can try a sample month for $59.98 (proceeds go to the Great Detectives of Old Time Radio) and support the Great Detectives of Old Time Radio at this link.Support the show monthly at patreon.greatdetectives.netSupport the show on a one-time basis at http://support.greatdetectives.net.Mail a donation to: Adam Graham, PO Box 15913, Boise, Idaho 83715Take the listener survey at http://survey.greatdetectives.netGive us a call at 208-991-4783Follow us on Instagram at http://instagram.com/greatdetectivesFollow us on Twitter @radiodetectivesJoin us back here tomorrow for another old time radio detective drama.
Today's Mystery: Steve goes to Malaysia to find an ex-Nazi fugitive who is stirring up rebellion and disrupting rubber production.Original Radio Broadcast Date: February 3, 1951Support the show monthly at patreon.greatdetectives.netSupport the show on a one-time basis at http://support.greatdetectives.net. Mail a donation to: Adam Graham, PO Box 15913, Boise, Idaho 83715Take the listener survey at http://survey.greatdetectives.netGive us a call at 208-991-4783Follow us on Instagram at http://instagram.com/greatdetectivesFollow us on Twitter @radiodetectivesJoin us back here tomorrow for another old time radio detective drama.
Today's Mystery:Johnny goes to Tucson to investigate the suspicious case of a man insured for $50,000 who died from malnutrition and could not have even passed the insurance physical.Original Radio Broadcast Date: December 12 and 13, 1955Originate from, HollywoodStarring: Bob Bailey as Johnny DollarWhen making your travel plans, remember http://johnnydollarair.comTake the listener survey at http://survey.greatdetectives.netGive us a call at 208-991-4783Follow us on Twitter @radiodetectivesJoin us back here tomorrow for another old time radio detective audio drama.
Today's Mystery:A private eye from Chicago who lost his license pushes his way into Sam's office and talks him into taking a case...dressed as a giant rabbit.Original Radio Broadcast Date: December 4, 1949Originated from HollywoodStars: Howard Duff as Sam Spade and Lurene Tuttle as EffieSupport the show monthly at patreon.greatdetectives.netSupport the show on a one-time basis at http://support.greatdetectives.net.Mail a donation to: Adam Graham, PO Box 15913, Boise, Idaho 83715Take the listener survey at http://survey.greatdetectives.netGive us a call at 208-991-4783Follow us on Instagram at http://instagram.com/greatdetectivesFollow us on Twitter @radiodetectivesJoin us back here tomorrow for another old time radio detective drama.
Today's Mystery:Jayce searches for the murderer of an elderly cattle rancher who stole a sheriff's gun and beat him with it.Original Radio Broadcast Date: June 22, 1952Originated from HollywoodStars Joel McCrea as Ranger Jace PearsonBecome one of our monthly patreon supporters at patreon.greatdetectives.netSupport the show on a one-time basis at http://support.greatdetectives.net.Mail a donation to: Adam Graham, PO Box 15913, Boise, Idaho 83715Take the listener survey at http://survey.greatdetectives.netGive us a call at 208-991-4783Follow us on Instagram at http://instagram.com/greatdetectivesFollow us on Twitter @radiodetectivesJoin us back here on Monday for another old time radio detective audio drama.
Today's Mystery:Johnny arrives at Dolly Cronin's old estate after someone attacked him to steal the necklace, while Mrs. Cronin takes ill.Original Radio Broadcast Dates: December 7-9, 1955Originated from HollywoodStared Bob BaileyWhen making your travel plans, remember http://johnnydollarair.comTake the listener survey at http://survey.greatdetectives.netGive us a call at 208-991-4783Follow us on Twitter @radiodetectivesJKoin us back here tomorrow for another old time radio detective audio drama from the Golden Age of Radio.
Today's Mystery:Philo Vance returns from a trip to find a golden key in the mail, and a dead body in his office - with the same key.Original Air Date: April 18, 1950Originated in: New York CityStarred: Jackson Beck as Philo Vance, George Petrie as District Attorney MarkhamToday'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.Listerners to the GDOTR can get 50% off on a subscription to receive 600 transcription transfers per month for the next five years through Radio Archives at this link. (Affiliate link)Support the show monthly at patreon.greatdetectives.netSupport the show on a one-time basis at http://support.greatdetectives.net.Mail a donation to: Adam Graham, PO Box 15913, Boise, Idaho 83715Take the listener survey at http://survey.greatdetectives.netGive us a call at 208-991-4783Follow us on Instagram at http://instagram.com/greatdetectivesFollow us on Twitter @radiodetectivesJoin us back here tomorrow for another old time radio detective drama.
Today's Mystery: Steve goes to Cairo to search for a missing government official whose accusation could bring down a U.S.-friendly Middle Eastern government.Original Radio Broadcast Date: January 27, 1951Originated in HollywoodStars: Brian DonlevySupport the show monthly at patreon.greatdetectives.netSupport the show on a one-time basis at http://support.greatdetectives.net.'Mail a donation to: Adam Graham, PO Box 15913, Boise, Idaho 83715Take the listener survey…http://survey.greatdetectives.netGive us a call 208-991-4783Follow us on Instagram at http://instagram.com/greatdetectivesBecome one of ourfriends on Facebook.Follow us on Twitter@radiodetectivesJoin us again tomorrow for another detective drama from the Golden Age of Radio.
Today's Mystery:Johnny is called in when a has-been star plans a party on a train full of friends and acquaintances and wants to bring out jewels worth a fortuneOriginal Air Date: December 5 and 6, 1955Originated from HollywoodStars Bob Bailey as Johnny DollarWhen making your travel plans, remember http://johnnydollarair.comTake the listener survey at http://survey.greatdetectives.netGive us a call at 208-991-4783Follow us on Twitter @radiodetectivesJoin us back here tomorrow for another old time radio detective audio drama from the Golden Age of Radio.
