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:Sam is hired by a waiter who leaves a photo in a sandwich and tells him to find the woman in it.Original Radio Broadcast Date: November 6, 1949Support 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 audio drama.
Today's Mystery: A mystery writer (Brian Donlevy) and his wife (Lucille Ball) move into a basement apartment in the East Village one night. In the morning, they find a body in their garden.'Original Radio Broadcast Date: May 1, 1944Originated in HollywoodStars: Brian Donlevy as Jeff Troy, Lucille Ball as Nancy TroySupport 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: A man claims his spare tire was stolen out of the back of his car and accuses a Sherrif's Deputy of failing to file his report.Original Radio Broadcast Date: June 15, 1952Originated from HollywoodStarred: Joel McCrea as Jace Pearson, Byron Kane, Ken Christy, Paul Frees, Michael Ann Barrett, Jess Kirkpatrick, Tony BarrettBecome 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…http://survey.greatdetectives.netGive us a call 208-991-4783Become one of our friends on Facebook.Follow us on Instagram at http://instagram.com/greatdetectivesFollow us on Twitter @radiodetectivesJoin us again on Monday for another detective drama from the Golden Age of Radio.
Today's Mystery: After an unsatisfactory coroner's inquest, Johnny continues his investigation into the death of a Montana rancher.Original Radio Broadcast Dates: November 30-December 2, 1955Originiated from HollywoodStars: Bob Bailey as Johnny Dollar. Lillian Buyeff, Irene Tedrow, D. J. Thompson, Herb Ellis, Marvin Miller, Forrest Lewis, Bob Bruce, Russ ThorsonWhen making your travel plans, remember http://johnnydollarair.comTake the listener survey…http://survey.greatdetectives.netGive us a call 208-991-4783Become one of our friends on Facebook.Follow us on Twitter @radiodetectivesJoin us again tomorrow for another detective drama from the Golden Age of Radio.
Today's Mystery: Philo Vance is called to investigate a series of thefts perpetrated by a female gang.Original Radio Broadcast Date: April 11, 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.(shared profit)Support the show monthly at patreon.greatdetectives.nettSupport 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 our friends on Facebook.Follow us on Twitter@radiodetectivesJoin us again tomorrow for another detective drama from the Golden Age of Radio.
Today's Mystery: Steve is sent to Quebec to recover a report on new arctic warfare equipment that had been in the possession of a murdered scientist.Original Radio Broadcast Date: January 20, 1951Originated from HollywoodStars: Brian Donlevy as Steve Mitchell, Stacy HarrisSupport 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 our friends on Facebook.Follow us on Twitter@radiodetectivesJoin us again tomorrow for another detective drama from the Golden Age of Radio,
Today's Mystery: Johnny goes to a small town in Montana to investigate the death of an insured rancher.Original Radio Broadcast Dates: November 28 and 29, 1955Originated from HollywoodStars: Bob Bailey as Johnny Dollar.Lillian Buyeff, Irene Tedrow, D. J. Thompson, Herb Ellis, Marvin Miller, Forrest Lewis, Bob Bruce, Russ ThorsonWhen making your travel plans, remember http://johnnydollarair.comTake the listener survey…http://survey.greatdetectives.netCheck out our social media links and all the ways to connect with us at https://www.greatdetectives.netJoin us again tomorrow for another detective drama from the Golden Age of Radio.
Today's Mystery:Sam is hired by a tribal chief to locate an engineer who didn't show up for a meeting.Original Radio Broadcast Date: September 25, 1949Originated from HollywoodStarred Howard Duff as Sam Spade, Lurene Tuttle as Effie. Announcer: Dick JoySupport 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.netCheck out our social media links and all the ways to connect with us at https://www.greatdetectives.netJoin us again tomorrow for another detective drama from the Golden Age of Radio.
Today's Mystery:The Rangers pursue a robber who stabbed a victim and kidnapped a local woman.Original Radio Broadcast Date: June 8, 1952Originated from HollywoodStars: Joel McCrea as Ranger Jace Pearson. Herb Ellis, Tony Barrett, Lillian Buyeff, Hal March, Jay ArvanBecome 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.netCheck out our social media links and all the ways to connect with us at https://www.greatdetectives.netJoin us again on Monday for another detective drama from the Golden Age of Radio.
Today's Mystery:After an attempt on the life of a Broadway star, Johnny's investigation intensifies. But is it getting too personal?Original Radio Broadcast Dates: November 23-25, 1955Originated from HollywoodStars: Bob Bailey as Johnny Dollar. Virginia Gregg, Florence Wolcott, Don Diamond, Larry Thor, Vic Perrin, Carleton YoungWhen making your travel plans, remember http://johnnydollarair.comCheck out our social media links and all the ways to connect with us at https://www.greatdetectives.netJoin us again tomorrow for another detective drama from the Golden Age of Radio.
Today's Mystery: Vance is kidnapped so a mimic can impersonate him.Original Radio Broadcast Date: April 4, 1950Originated in: New York CityStarred: Jackson Beck as Philo Vance, George Petrie as District Attorney Markham, Joan Alexander as Ellen DearingTToday'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 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.netCheck out our social media links and all the ways to connect with us at https://www.greatdetectives.netJoin us again tomorrow for another detective drama from the Golden Age of Radio.
Today's Mystery: Steve goes to Madrid, Spain to find a prominent scientist who disappeared while defecting to the United States. Original Radio Broadcast Date: January 13, 1951Originated in HollywoodStars: Brian Donlevy as Steve Mitchell, Tony Barrett, William Conrad, Paul FreesSupport 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 208-991-4783Check out our social media links and all the ways to connect with us at https://www.greatdetectives.net
Today's Mystery: Johnny is called after an insured theater actress received a threatening note.Original Radio Broadcast Dates: November 21 and 22, 1955Originated from HollywoodStars: Bob Bailey as Johnny Dollar. Virginia Gregg, Florence Wolcott, Don Diamond, Larry Thor, Vic Perrin, Carleton Young When making your travel plans, remember http://johnnydollarair.comTake the listener survey…http://survey.greatdetectives.netGive us a call 208-991-4783Become one of our friends on Facebook.Follow us on Twitter @radiodetectivesJoin us again tomorrow for another detective drama from the Golden Age of Radio.
Today's Mystery:Sam is hired to break up a romance between the daughter of a wealthy man and a disreputable night club owner.Original Radio Broadcast Date: August 28, 1949Originated 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 208-991-4783Check out our social media links and all the ways to connect with us at https://www.greatdetectives.netJoin us again tomorrow for another detective drama from the Golden Age of Radio.
Today's Mystery: Jace investigates the murder of a shopkeeper who was killed during a going out of business sale.Original Radio Broadcast Date:June 1, 1952Originated from HollywoodStars: Joel McCrea (Jace Pearson), Stacy Harris, Tony BarrettBecome 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…http://survey.greatdetectives.netGive us a call 208-991-4783Become one of our friends on Facebook.Check out our social media links and all the ways to connect with us at https://www.greatdetectives.netJoin us again on Monday for another detective drama from the Golden Age of Radio.
