
Choice Classic Radio Detectives | Old Time Radio
Choice Classic Radio 999 episodes Nov 10, 2026
Choice Classic Radio brings old time radio's greatest detectives to listeners each day. The lineup includes classic shows like Yours Truly, Johnny Dollar, Dragnet, Broadway Is My Beat, The Falcon, Sherlock Holmes, and more. Each day features a different selection from the Golden Age of Radio's most popular detective programs.
Episodes

Michael Shayne: The Case of the Blood Stained Pearls 07/29/1948
Choice Classic Radio presents Michael Shayne, featuring today’s episode titled “The Case of the Blood Stained Pearls.”
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Dragnet: Auto Burglaries 09/01/1949
Choice Classic Radio presents Dragnet, featuring today’s episode titled “Auto Burglaries.”
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Richard Diamond, Private Detective: Dead Man's Letter 11/08/1950
Choice Classic Radio presents Richard Diamond, Private Detective, featuring today’s episode titled “Dead Man's Letter.”
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Yours Truly, Johnny Dollar: The Wayward Fireman Matter 02/12/1961
Choice Classic Radio presents Yours Truly, Johnny Dollar, featuring today’s episode titled “The Wayward Fireman Matter.”
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The Saint: Death of a Cowboy 07/01/1951
Choice Classic Radio presents The Saint, featuring today’s episode titled “Death of a Cowboy.”
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This Is Your FBI: The Bow Tie Murders 01/24/1947
Choice Classic Radio presents This Is Your FBI, featuring today’s episode titled “The Bow Tie Murders.”
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Boston Blackie: The Skating Rink Murders 07/09/1946
Choice Classic Radio presents Boston Blackie, featuring today’s episode titled “The Skating Rink Murders.”
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Philo Vance: Hurdy Gurdy Murder 05/24/1949
Choice Classic Radio presents Philo Vance, featuring today’s episode titled “Hurdy Gurdy Murder.”
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Sherlock Holmes: The Case of King Philip's Golden Salver 02/29/1948 (Stanley & Shirley)
Choice Classic Radio presents Sherlock Holmes, featuring today’s episode titled “The Case of King Philip's Golden Salver.”
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Sherlock Holmes: The Adventure of the Wooden Claw 02/22/1948
Choice Classic Radio presents Sherlock Holmes, featuring today’s episode titled “The Adventure of the Wooden Claw.”
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The Shadow: Prelude to Terror 01/29/1939
Choice Classic Radio presents The Shadow, featuring today’s episode titled “Prelude to Terror.”
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Mr. and Mrs. North: Dead Giveaway 02/19/1952
Choice Classic Radio presents Mr. and Mrs. North, featuring today’s episode titled “Dead Giveaway.”
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Dangerous Assignment: Atomic Fission Formula (Java) 03/31/1951
Choice Classic Radio presents Dangerous Assignment, featuring today’s episode titled “Atomic Fission Formula.”
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Broadway Is My Beat: The John Stewart Murder Case 03/28/1953
Choice Classic Radio presents Broadway Is My Beat, featuring today’s episode titled “The John Stewart Murder Case.”
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Michael Shayne: Case of the Hunted Bride 07/22/1948
Choice Classic Radio presents Michael Shayne, featuring today’s episode titled “Case of the Hunted Bride.”
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Dragnet: Police Academy - Mario Koski 08/25/1949
Choice Classic Radio presents Dragnet, featuring today’s episode titled “Police Academy - Mario Koski.”
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Richard Diamond, Private Detective: The Rifle Case 10/25/1950
Choice Classic Radio presents Richard Diamond, Private Detective, featuring today’s episode titled “The Rifle Case.”
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Yours Truly, Johnny Dollar: The Short Term Matter 01/29/1961
Choice Classic Radio presents Yours Truly, Johnny Dollar, featuring today’s episode titled “The Short Term Matter.”
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The Saint: Peter the Great 06/24/1951
Choice Classic Radio presents The Saint, featuring today’s episode titled “Peter the Great.”
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This Is Your FBI: The Sunshine Swindlers 01/17/1947
Choice Classic Radio presents This Is Your FBI, featuring today’s episode titled “The Sunshine Swindlers.”
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Boston Blackie: Uncle Frank Murdered by Joe Parker 07/02/1946
Choice Classic Radio presents Boston Blackie, featuring today’s episode titled “Uncle Frank Murdered by Joe Parker.”
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Philo Vance: Butterfly Murder Case 05/17/1949
Choice Classic Radio presents Philo Vance, featuring today’s episode titled “Butterfly Murder Case.”
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Sherlock Holmes: The Case of Shoshome Old Place 02/15/1948 (Stanley & Shirley)
Choice Classic Radio presents Sherlock Holmes, featuring today’s episode titled “The Case of Shoshome Old Place.”
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Sherlock Holmes: TCOT Sanguinary Spectre 02/08/1948 (Stanley & Shirley)
Choice Classic Radio presents Sherlock Holmes, featuring today’s episode titled “TCOT Sanguinary Spectre.”
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The Shadow: Valley of the Living Dead 01/22/1939
Choice Classic Radio presents The Shadow, featuring today’s episode titled “Valley of the Living Dead.”
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Mr. and Mrs. North: The Premature Corpse 02/12/1952
Choice Classic Radio presents Mr. and Mrs. North, featuring today’s episode titled “The Premature Corpse.”
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Dangerous Assignment: Recover Stolen Dynamite (Panama) 03/24/1951
Choice Classic Radio presents Dangerous Assignment, featuring today’s episode titled “Recover Stolen Dynamite.”
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Broadway Is My Beat: Joan Ellen's Body 03/21/1953
Choice Classic Radio presents Broadway Is My Beat, featuring today’s episode titled “Joan Ellen's Body.”
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Michael Shayne: Case of Anthony Carrell 07/15/1948
Choice Classic Radio presents Michael Shayne, featuring today’s episode titled “Case of Anthony Carrell.”
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Dragnet: Sixteen Jewel Thieves 08/18/1949
Choice Classic Radio presents Dragnet, featuring today’s episode titled “Sixteen Jewel Thieves.”
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Richard Diamond, Private Detective: The Homing Pigeon Case 10/11/1950
Choice Classic Radio presents Richard Diamond, Private Detective, featuring today’s episode titled “The Homing Pigeon Case.”
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Yours Truly, Johnny Dollar: The Very Fishy Matter 01/15/1961
Choice Classic Radio presents Yours Truly, Johnny Dollar, featuring today’s episode titled “The Very Fishy Matter.”
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Boston Blackie: Gambler Joe Garland Killed 06/25/1946
Choice Classic Radio presents Boston Blackie, featuring today’s episode titled “Gambler Joe Garland Killed.”
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Philo Vance: Masters Murder Case 05/03/1949
Choice Classic Radio presents Philo Vance, featuring today’s episode titled “Masters Murder Case.”
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Sherlock Holmes: TCOT Avenging Blade 02/01/1948 (Stanley & Shirley)
Choice Classic Radio presents Sherlock Holmes, featuring today’s episode titled “TCOT Avenging Blade.”
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Sherlock Holmes: TCOT Engineer's Thumb 01/25/1948 (Stanley & Shirley)
Choice Classic Radio presents Sherlock Holmes, featuring today’s episode titled “TCOT Engineer's Thumb.”
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The Shadow: Ghosts Can Kill 01/15/1939
Choice Classic Radio presents The Shadow, featuring today’s episode titled “Ghosts Can Kill.”
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Mr. and Mrs. North: Who Killed Mr. Stefano 12/05/1950
Choice Classic Radio presents Mr. and Mrs. North, featuring today’s episode titled “Who Killed Mr. Stefano.”
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Dangerous Assignment: Recover a Hospital Chart (Macau) 03/17/1951
Choice Classic Radio presents Dangerous Assignment, featuring today’s episode titled “Recover a Hospital Chart.”
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Broadway Is My Beat: Laugh-A-Minute 03/14/1953
Choice Classic Radio presents Broadway Is My Beat, featuring today’s episode titled “Laugh-A-Minute.”
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Michael Shayne: Judge Shot, Motive Revenge 01/14/1947
Choice Classic Radio presents Michael Shayne, featuring today’s episode titled “Judge Shot, Motive Revenge.”
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Dragnet: Maniac Murderer 08/11/1949
Choice Classic Radio presents Dragnet, featuring today’s episode titled “Maniac Murderer.”
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Richard Diamond, Private Detective: The Pete Rocco Case 10/04/1950
Choice Classic Radio presents Richard Diamond, Private Detective, featuring today’s episode titled “The Pete Rocco Case.”
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Yours Truly, Johnny Dollar: The Paperback Mystery Matter 01/08/1961
Choice Classic Radio presents Yours Truly, Johnny Dollar, featuring today’s episode titled “The Paperback Mystery Matter.”
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The Saint: The Girl With the Lower Berth 06/03/1951
Choice Classic Radio presents The Saint, featuring today’s episode titled “The Girl With the Lower Berth.”
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This Is Your FBI: The Souvenir Gun 01/10/1947
Choice Classic Radio presents This Is Your FBI, featuring today’s episode titled “The Souvenir Gun.”
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Boston Blackie: The Hooded Gang Protection Racket 06/18/1946
Choice Classic Radio presents Boston Blackie, featuring today’s episode titled “The Hooded Gang Protection Racket.”
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Philo Vance: Cipher Murder Case 04/26/1949
Choice Classic Radio presents Philo Vance, featuring today’s episode titled “Cipher Murder Case.”
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Sherlock Holmes: TCOT Lucky Shilling 01/18/1948 (Stanley & Shirley)
Choice Classic Radio presents Sherlock Holmes, featuring today’s episode titled “TCOT Lucky Shilling.”
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Sherlock Holmes: The Case of Senility 01/11/1948 (Stanley & Shirley)
Choice Classic Radio presents Sherlock Holmes, featuring today’s episode titled “The Case of Senility.”
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The Shadow: The Man Who Murdered Time 01/01/1939
Choice Classic Radio presents The Shadow, featuring today’s episode titled “The Man Who Murdered Time.”
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Mr. & Mrs. North: The Norths Go To the Dogs 02/02/1948
Choice Classic Radio presents Mr. and Mrs. North, featuring today’s episode titled “The Norths Go To the Dogs.”
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Dangerous Assignment: Roquel - Steve's Murder 03/10/1951
Choice Classic Radio presents Dangerous Assignment, featuring today’s episode titled “Roquel - Steve's Murder.”
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Broadway Is My Beat: The John Perry Murder Case 02/28/1953
Choice Classic Radio presents Broadway Is My Beat, featuring today’s episode titled “The John Perry Murder Case.”
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Michael Shayne: Case of the Poisoned Fan 11/12/1946
Choice Classic Radio presents Michael Shayne, featuring today’s episode titled “The Case of the Poisoned Fan.”
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Dragnet: Benny Trounsel - Narcotics 08/04/1949
Choice Classic Radio presents Dragnet, featuring today’s episode titled “Benny Trounsel - Narcotics.”
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Richard Diamond, Private Detective: The Oklahoma Cowboy Murder Case 09/27/1950
Choice Classic Radio presents Richard Diamond, Private Detective, featuring today’s episode titled “The Oklahoma Cowboy Murder Case.”
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Yours Truly, Johnny Dollar: The Empty Threat Matter 11/27/1960
Choice Classic Radio presents Yours Truly, Johnny Dollar, featuring today’s episode titled “The Empty Threat Matter.”
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The Saint: Pin the Roses on My Corpse 05/20/1951
Choice Classic Radio presents The Saint, featuring today’s episode titled “Pin the Roses on My Corpse.”
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This Is Your FBI: The Fugitive Guest 01/03/1947
Choice Classic Radio presents This Is Your FBI, featuring today’s episode titled “The Fugitive Guest.”
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Boston Blackie: The Disappearing Plane 06/11/1946
Choice Classic Radio presents Boston Blackie, featuring today’s episode titled “The Disappearing Plane”
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Philo Vance: Cardinal Murder Case 04/19/1949
Choice Classic Radio presents Philo Vance, featuring today’s episode titled “Cardinal Murder Case.”
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Sherlock Holmes: The Mazarin Stone 01/04/1948 (Stanley & Shirley)
Choice Classic Radio presents Sherlock Holmes, featuring today’s episode titled “The Mazarin Stone.”
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Sherlock Holmes: New Year's Eve off the Isles of Scilly 12/28/1947 (Stanley & Shirley)
Choice Classic Radio presents Sherlock Holmes, featuring today’s episode titled “New Year's Eve off the Isles of Scilly.”
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The Shadow: Guest of Death 12/18/1938
Choice Classic Radio presents The Shadow, featuring today’s episode titled “Guest of Death.”
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Mr. and Mrs. North: Pam Takes a Message 01/26/1944
Choice Classic Radio presents Mr. and Mrs. North, featuring today’s episode titled “Pam Takes a Message.”
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Dangerous Assignment: London - The Secret Code 03/03/1951
Choice Classic Radio presents Dangerous Assignment, featuring today’s episode titled “London - The Secret Code.”
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Broadway Is My Beat: The Joe Turner Murder Case 02/21/1953
Choice Classic Radio presents Broadway Is My Beat, featuring today’s episode titled “The Joe Turner Murder Case.”
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Michael Shayne: The Return to Huxley College 11/05/1946
Choice Classic Radio presents Michael Shayne, featuring today’s episode titled “The Return to Huxley College.”
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Dragnet: Missing Persons - Juanita Lasky 07/28/1949
Choice Classic Radio presents Dragnet, featuring today’s episode titled “Missing Persons - Juanita Lasky.”
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Richard Diamond, Private Detective: The Bald Head Case 09/20/1950
Choice Classic Radio presents Richard Diamond, Private Detective, featuring today’s episode titled “The Bald Head Case.”
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Yours Truly, Johnny Dollar: The Five Down Matter 09/25/1960
Choice Classic Radio presents Yours Truly, Johnny Dollar, featuring today’s episode titled “The Five Down Matter.”
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This Is Your FBI: Little Tough Guy 12/27/1946
Choice Classic Radio presents This Is Your FBI, featuring today’s episode titled “Little Tough Guy.”
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Boston Blackie: Old Man Graham's Wife 06/04/1946
Choice Classic Radio presents Boston Blackie, featuring today’s episode titled “Old Man Graham's Wife.”
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Philo Vance: Green Girls Murder Case 04/12/1949
Choice Classic Radio presents Philo Vance, featuring today’s episode titled “Green Girls Murder Case.”
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Sherlock Holmes: The Adventure of the Christmas Bride 12/21/1947
Choice Classic Radio presents Sherlock Holmes, featuring today’s episode titled “The Adventure of the Christmas Bride.”
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Sherlock Holmes: The Sussex Vampire 12/14/1947
Choice Classic Radio presents Sherlock Holmes, featuring today’s episode titled “The Sussex Vampire”
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The Shadow: Murder By Rescue 12/11/1938
Choice Classic Radio presents The Shadow, featuring today’s episode titled “Murder By Rescue.”
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Mr. and Mrs. North: The Letter 10/06/1943
Choice Classic Radio presents Mr. and Mrs. North, featuring today’s episode titled “The Letter.”
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Dangerous Assignment: The Nazi Buzz Bomb 02/24/1951
Choice Classic Radio presents Dangerous Assignment, featuring today’s episode titled “The Nazi Buzz Bomb.”
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