The Great Detectives of Old Time Radio| Daily Mystery Dramas
This podcast features a different detective audio drama from the Golden Age of Radio every day, Monday through Saturday. The lineup includes classic series such as The Adventures of the Falcon, Charlie Chan, Broadway's My Beat, Yours Truly Johnny Dollar, and Dragnet. Host Adam Graham has been guiding listeners through old-time radio detective series since 2009. The show is a Podcast Award finalist and offers a nostalgic experience for fans of vintage radio fiction.
Episodes
Yours Truly Johnny Dollar: The Wayward Heiress Matter (EP5010)
Today's Mystery: When an old college friend asks Johnny Dollar to protect her husband from a former sweetheart she fears is bent on murder, Johnny finds himself caught in the middle of a tangled love triangle. But as he digs deeper, he begins to suspect that not everyone is telling the truth about the danger they're facing.Original Radio Broadcast Date: June 7, 1959Originated from HollywoodStars:
Dragnet: The Big Streetcar (EP5009)
Today's Mystery: After a man is gunned down outside his home following a bitter domestic argument, Joe Friday and Ed Jacobs launch a search for the shooter's wife, who has vanished after warning that she'll kill anyone who tries to capture her. With the suspect making taunting phone calls while remaining one step ahead of police, the detectives race against time to track her down before violence e
Broadway's My Beat: The Eve Hunter Murder Case (EP5008)
Today’s Mystery:When a beautiful young woman is found murdered in a room rented by the sword carrier of Spain’s greatest matador, Danny Clover discovers the killing may be tied to a dangerous love triangle. As another victim falls before he can identify the killer, Clover races to uncover the motive behind the murders.Original Radio Broadcast Date: March 8, 1952Originated in HollywoodStars: Larry
The Big Show: Dictionary and a Telephone Line Lead to a Killer (EP5007)
Today’s Mystery:When a young wife disappears from a Colorado mountain town, reporter Bernard Beckwith notices inconsistencies in her husband’s story that no one else seems to question. As he quietly follows one clue after another, what begins as a routine missing persons case slowly develops into a murder investigation.Original Radio Broadcast: December 6, 1950Originating in New YorkStarring Bento
The Saint: The Corpse Said Ouch (EP5006)
Today's Mystery: A frantic young woman arrives at Simon Templar's apartment in the middle of the night insisting she's dead—and the morning newspaper appears to prove it. When The Saint discovers a murdered woman wearing her distinctive coat, he sets out to learn who the victim really was and whether the killer's intended target is still alive.Original Radio Broadcast Date: August 6, 1950Originati
Counterspy: Murdering Messenger (A0100)
Today's Adventure: After an undercover counterspy agent narrowly survives an assassination attempt, David Harding sends Harry Peters to assume his identity and infiltrate a dangerous espionage ring. As Peters follows a trail of coded messages from Detroit to Memphis and on to New Orleans, he finds himself surrounded by people who may be allies—or assassins.Original Radio Broadcast: August 25, 1949
Yours Truly Johnny Dollar: The Big H Matter (EP5005)
Today's Mystery: After receiving a cryptic phone call from an elderly fan who fears for her life, Johnny Dollar flies to the California coast to investigate. What begins as a seemingly confused plea for help soon leads him into a dangerous operation involving smugglers, heroin traffickers, and a determined old woman who knows far too much.Original Radio Broadcast Date: May 31, 1959Originated from
Dragnet: The Big Rose (EP5004)
Today's Mystery: A woman with a history of trouble suddenly disappears, leaving behind four children and a trail of conflicting stories. As Joe Friday and Ed Jacobs dig deeper into the case, a missing person's investigation turns into a homicide hunt where the truth may lie closer to home than anyone suspects.Original Radio Broadcast Date: March 27, 1952Originating from HollywoodStarred: Jack Webb
Broadway's My Beat: The Raymond Grant Murder Case (EP5003)
Today's Mystery: When a milkman is found beaten to death outside a young graduate student's apartment, Danny Clover discovers that the victim may have been profiting from secrets he learned on his delivery route. Before the key witness can tell what she knows, she is killed in a suspicious traffic accident, forcing Clover to untangle a web of blackmail, betrayal, and forbidden romance.Original Rad
The Big Story: The Killer with the Mind of a Child (EP5002)
Today's Mystery:When three people are murdered in a quiet Utah community, reporter T.R. Johnson finds himself drawn into the hunt for a killer who seems to vanish into the night. While police search the highways for a fugitive in a green sedan, Johnson follows a series of puzzling clues that suggest the murderer may be driven by something far more disturbing than ordinary criminal motives.Original
The Saint: The Case of the Previewed Crime (EP5001)
Today's Mystery: A mysterious intruder awakens Simon Templar in the middle of the night to describe what appears to be the perfect murder. When the wealthy financier at the center of the tale dies exactly as predicted, The Saint finds himself investigating a case where revenge, greed, and murder may not be what they seem.Original Radio Broadcast Date: July 30, 1950Originating from HollywoodStarrin
Lux Radio Theater: The Fallen Sparrow (EP5000s)
Today's Mystery: After returning to New York following years of imprisonment during the Spanish Civil War, John McKittrick learns that a close friend has died under suspicious circumstances. As he investigates, he finds himself caught in a dangerous web of espionage, murder, and betrayal connected to secrets from his wartime past.Original Radio Broadcast Date: February 14, 1944Originating from Hol
Counterspy: The Bouncing Bank Robber (A0098)
Today's Adventure: After a daring daylight bank robbery leaves two people dead and several wounded, Counterspy agents launch a citywide manhunt for a ruthless gunman known for taking impossible risks. As the killer fights his way through police roadblocks, waterfront hideouts, and a crowded amusement park, David Harding and his agents race to stop him before more innocent people are caught in the
Yours Truly Johnny Dollar: The Casque of Death Matter (EP5000)
Today's Mystery: When a series of elderly bachelors and widowers vanish from small towns across Pennsylvania, New Jersey, and Delaware, insurance investigator Johnny Dollar is sent to determine whether their disappearances are connected. Following a trail of wine cellars, unusual wills, and a secretive gourmet society, Johnny uncovers one of the strangest cases of his career.Original Radio Broadca
Dragnet: The Big Border (EP4999)
Today's Mystery: Two armed convicts escape from San Quentin and head for Los Angeles, where they launch a desperate crime spree while police race to track them down. As Joe Friday and Ed Jacobs follow a trail of robberies, stolen weapons, and frightened witnesses, the fugitives make a bold dash for freedom across the Mexican border.Original Radio Broadcast Date: March 20, 1952Originating from Holl
Broadway's My Beat: The Russ Warner Murder Case (EP4998)
Today's Mystery: When a wounded Chicago gangster turns up in a nearly deserted bar after a shooting, Danny Clover discovers a trail that leads from old criminal alliances to a missing fortune. As suspects, alibis, and loyalties begin to unravel, the case becomes a deadly contest over $100,000 that someone is willing to kill to keep.Original Radio Broadcast Date: January 26, 1952Originated in Holly
The Big Story: A Dead Certainty (EP4997)
Today's Mystery: When a 69-year-old factory worker is found beaten to death in his ransacked bungalow, police quickly focus on a suspicious stranger seen in the neighborhood. But reporter Kenneth McCormick notices a series of small inconsistencies that lead him to question whether the obvious suspect is really the killer.Original Radio Broadcast: November 15, 1950Originating in New YorkStarring Bi
The Saint: The Frightened Author (EP4996)
Today's Mystery: Mystery writer Randy Patterson fears that characters from his latest novel may be planning to make his fictional murder plot a reality. As Simon Templar investigates a jealous boxing manager, a heavyweight contender, and a glamorous wife caught in the middle, a real murder turns suspicion in every direction.Original Radio Broadcast Date: July 23, 1950Originating from HollywoodStar
Counterspy: Desert Explosion (A0096)
Today's Adventure: Counterspy agents launch an elaborate sting operation to trap the mysterious Manuel Rodriguez, a wealthy Mexican rancher suspected of brokering stolen atomic secrets and international espionage. Posing as crooks who have stolen a valuable uranium compound, Peters and Agent Ella Thomas risk their lives to convince Rodriguez they have something worth killing for.Original Radio Bro
Yours Truly Johnny Dollar: The Twin Trouble Matter (EP4995)
Today's Mystery: Johnny Dollar is asked to protect a respected New Jersey stockbroker whose past involvement in a fraudulent securities scheme has made him the target of blackmail. When the ex-convict behind the threat demands a fortune in exchange for silence, Johnny finds himself racing to stop a deadly trap before it destroys an innocent family.Original Radio Broadcast Date: May 17, 1959Origina
Dragnet: The Big Fire (EP4994)
Todays Mystery:A landlord suddenly refuses to honor signed leases on a newly renovated apartment building and threatens prospective tenants with a loaded gun when they try to move in. As Friday and Jacobs investigate the bizarre incident, they begin to suspect the stubborn property owner may be hiding a far more dangerous scheme.Original Radio Broadcast Date: March 13, 1952Originating from Hollywo
Broadway's My Beat: The Lynn Halstead Murder Case (EP4993)
Today's Mystery: When a young woman is pulled from the river and identified by her grieving father, the case appears closed before it begins. But when a second woman claiming to be the victim turns up alive, Danny Clover must untangle a web of secrets surrounding a private secretary who carefully concealed her life from everyone who knew her.Original Radio Broadcast Date: January 19, 1952Originate
The Big Story: Bobby Sox Hustling (EP4992)
Today's Mystery:City editor Paul Schoenstein becomes determined to uncover the forces behind a wave of juvenile crime, gambling, vice, and exploitation spreading through New York City. Following a trail of mysterious names, frightened witnesses, and hidden nightspots, he and his reporters begin a dangerous investigation into a powerful criminal network.Original Radio Broadcast: November 8, 1950Ori
The Saint: The Death of the Saint (EP4991)
Today's Mystery:A mysterious woman arrives at Simon Templar's apartment claiming that ruthless pursuers are after her life and begging for his help. Before long, The Saint finds himself caught between rival groups hunting a seemingly worthless whiskey glass that may hold the key to exposing a notorious fugitive from the Second World War.Original Radio Broadcast Date: July 16, 1950Originating from
Counterspy: Statue of Death (A0094)
Today's Adventure: When a respected Mexican businessman suddenly reappears at the home of the woman he loves, it is only because a mysterious religious statue he once gave away may now be carrying a deadly secret. As a pair of ruthless spies race to recover it, David Harding and the Counter Spies investigate the theft of radioactive material from a Tennessee atomic plant before it can be smuggled
Yours Truly Johnny Dollar: The Fatal Filet Matter (EP4990)
Today's Mystery: Johnny Dollar accepts a dinner invitation from an insurance executive friend who seems troubled by something he can't quite bring himself to discuss. When the evening takes a tragic turn, Johnny discovers that a mysterious steak delivery and an angry claimant with a grudge may hold the key to what really happened.Original Radio Broadcast Date: May 10, 1959Originated from Hollywood
Dragnet: The Big Evans (EP4989)
Todays Mystery: A boarding house operator accuses a young police officer of assault, battery, and soliciting a bribe after a narcotics arrest. As Friday and Jacobs investigate, conflicting witness statements and questions about the complainant's injuries force them to determine whether an officer crossed the line—or whether someone is trying to frame him.Original Radio Broadcast Date: March 6, 195
Broadway's My Beat: The Larry Moore Murder Case (EP4988)
Today's Mystery: After being acquitted of murdering his wife, Johnny Welch spirals into bitterness and violence, convinced the real killer is still free. When a man connected to the case turns up dead and the only witness who saved Johnny at trial is brutally attacked, Danny Clover races to stop a desperate man from destroying himself and everyone around him.Original Radio Broadcast Date: January
The Big Story: Puritan Morality and Violent Death (EP4987)
Today's Mystery: Reporter Albert Prince investigates the strange death of a respected Hartford meteorologist whose apparent chloroform overdose hides a deeply troubled private life. As Prince digs deeper into the scientist’s bizarre occult interests and fractured marriage, he begins to suspect the quiet widow may know far more than she first admits.Original Radio Broadcast: October 18, 1950Origina
The Saint: The Problem of the Peculiar Payoff (EP4986)
Today's Mystery: Simon Templar survives an attempted hit by a small-time hood named Augie and traces the job back to a nervous swindler named Ronald Stanton. But when a murder complicates matters, the Saint finds himself caught between a blackmail scheme, a disappearing secretary, and a beautiful receptionist who may know more than she admits.Original Radio Broadcast Date: July 9, 1950Originating
Counterspy: The Case of the Murmered Millions (A0092)
Today's AdventureA smooth-talking con man pitches a powerful crime boss on a new kind of protection racket—one built not on violence, but on rumors capable of destroying major corporations. When businesses begin collapsing under whispered accusations and public panic, CounterSpy chief David Harding races to expose the mastermind behind the scheme before more companies are ruined.Original Radio Bro
Yours Truly Johnny Dollar: The Winsome Widow Matter (EP4985)
Today's Mystery:Johnny Dollar heads to Los Angeles to investigate the murder of a liquor store owner who had survived multiple robbery attempts over the years. As Johnny digs deeper, suspicion begins to center on the victim’s glamorous young widow and the strange pattern behind the repeated holdup attempts at the store.Original Radio Broadcast Date: April 26, 1959Originated from HollywoodStars: Bo
Dragnet: The Big Plant (EP4984)
Todays Mystery: A missing housewife vanishes without taking any clothes, money, or luggage, and detectives quickly begin to suspect her tight-fisted husband may know more than he admits. As Sergeant Friday investigates, the woman’s troubled teenage son provides a clue that points toward something buried deep inside the family nursery.Original Radio Broadcast Date: February 28, 1952Originating from
Broadway’s My Beat: The John Dotson Murder Case (EP4983)
Today’s Mystery: A man is found poisoned in a car on East River Drive.Original Radio Broadcast Date: January 5, 1952Originated in HollywoodStars: Larry Thor as Lieutenant Danny Clover, Charles Calvert as Sergeant Gino Tartaglia, Jack Kruschen as Sergeant Muggavan, Bill Bouchey, Earle Ross, Elliott Lewis, Florence Lake, Irene Tedrow, Jack Kruschen, Jean TatumSupport the show monthly at https://pat
The Big Story: Cornered Rats Always Squeal (EP4982)
Today's Mystery:A reporter believes that a police informer is hiding something and sets out to fo find the truth.Original Radio Broadcast:August 16, 1950Originating in New YorkStarring: Bill Smith as Chester Potter, Joan Shea, Larry Haines, Bill Lipton, George Petrie, Joe DeSantisSupport the show monthly at https://patreon.greatdetectives.netPatreon Supporter of the Day: Robert, Patreon supporter
The Saint: A Real Gone Guy (EP4981)
Today's Mystery: Simon investigates the murder of a band leader.Original Radio Broadcast Date:Originating from HollywoodStarred: Vincent Price as Simon Templar, Vivie Janis, William JohnstoneSupport the show monthly at patreon.greatdetectives.netPatreon Supporter of the Day: Rebeckah, Patreon supporter since February 2021Support the show on a one-time basis at http://support.greatdetectives.netMai
Counterspy: Blackmailed Hijacker (A0090)
Today's Adventure: A truck driver is blackmailed into covering the identity of a hijacker and murderer.Original Radio Broadcast: August 9, 1949Originating in New YorkStarring Don McLaughlin as David Harding, Mandel Kramer as Peters, Ken LynchTo subscribe to this podcast and, go to https://greatadventures.info/Become one of our ongoing Patreon supporters at https://patreon.greatdetectives.netSuppor
Yours Truly Johnny Dollar: The Cautious Celibate Matter (EP4980)
Today's Mystery: Johnny takes a nationwide dash to escape Durango Laramie Dalheart and avoid a foced marriage.Original Radio Broadcast Date: April 19, 1959Originated from HollywoodStars: Bob Bailey as Johnny Dollar, Virginia Gregg, Jeanne Tatum, John McIntire, G. Stanley JonesWhen making your travel plans, remember http://johnnydollarair.comBecome one of our Patreon Supporters at https://patreon.g
Dragnet: The Big Producer (EP4979)
Today's Mystery: Joe Friday searches for the source of pornography being passed around by high school students.Original Radio Broadcast Date: February 21, 1952Originating from HollywoodStarring: Jack Webb as Sergeant Joe Friday; Barney Phillips as Sergeant Ed Jacobs; Virginia Gregg; Ralph MoodySupport the show monthly at patreon.greatdetectives.netPatreon Supporter of the Day: Jeffrey, Patreon sup
Broadway's My Beat: The Ted Ebberly Murder Case (EP4978)
Today's Mystery:A former prizefighter is suspected of killing a drunk salesman.Original Radio Broadcast Date: December 29, 1951Originating from HollywoodStarring: Larry Thor as Lieutenant Danny Clover; Charles Calvert as Sergeant Gino Tartaglia; Jack Kruschen as Sergeant Muggavan; Clayton Post; Roy Glenn; Herb Butterfield; Charlotte Lawrence; Jester Hairston,Support the show monthly at https://pat
The Big Story: Death in the Family (EP4977)
Today’s Mystery:Two children are murdered, apparently killed by their father in a murder-suicide, but a reporter senses that something is wrong.Original Radio Broadcast: June 21, 1950\Originating from New YorkStarring: Larry Haines as William Noble; Barbara Weeks; Bill Smith; Bob DrydenSupport the show monthly at https://patreon.greatdetectives.netPatreon Supporter of the Day: Damien, Patreon supp
The Saint: Sonata for a Slayer (EP4976)
Today's Mystery: A man asks Simon to investigate a case where a talented pianist's life is endangered by Beethoven, but then is murdered himself.Original Radio Broadcast Date: June 18, 1950Originating from HollywoodStarring: Vincent Price as Simon Templar; Alice Frost; Fritz Feld; Tony Barrett; George NeiseSupport the show monthly at patreon.greatdetectives.netPatreon Supporter of the Day: BookGee
Counterspy: The Case of the Poison Peddler (A0088)
Today's Adventure: David Harding takes on a hate group that has inspired the beating of a local shopkeeper.Original Radio Broadcast:February 24, 1949Originating from New YorkStarring: Don McLaughlin as David Harding; Mandel Kramer as Peters; Ken LynchTo subscribe to this podcast and, go to https://greatadventures.info/Become one of our ongoing Patreon supporters at https://patreon.greatdetectives.
Yours Truly Johnny Dollar: The Fair Weather Friend Matter (EP4975)
Today's Mystery: Johnny is summoned to Bum Spung, Oklahhoma by a friend of Durango Laramie's.Original Radio Broadcast Date: April 12, 1959Originated from HollywoodStars: Bob Bailey as Johnny Dollar. Virginia Gregg, Junius Matthews, G. Stanley Jones, James McCallion, Bill JamesWhen making your travel plans, remember http://johnnydollarair.comBecome one of our Patreon Supporters at https://patreon.g
Dragnet: The Big Phone Call (EP4974)
Todays Mystery: Friday and Jacobs confront a jewelry store owner with evidence that he was behind a jewelry robbery.Original Radio Broadcast Date: February 14, 1952Originating from HollywoodStarred: Jack Webb as Sergeant Joe Friday, Barney Phillips as Sergeant Ed Jacobs, Vic PerrinSupport the show monthly at patreon.greatdetectives.netPatreon Supporter of the Day:Michelle, Patreon supporter since
Broadway's My Beat: The Lucille Baker Murder Case (EP4973)
Today's Mystery: An ex-boxer is accused of murder.Original Radio Broadcast Date:December 29, 1951Originated in HollywoodStars: Larry Thor as Lieutenant Danny Clover, Charles Calvert as Sergeant Gino Tartaglia, Jack Kruschen as Sergeant MuggavanSupport the show monthly at https://patreon.greatdetectives.netPatreon Supporter of the Day:Serge8Patreon supporter sice May 2020Support the show on a one-t
The Big Story: Shotgun and Fatal Accident (EP4972)
Today's Mystery: A wealthy man claims that his wife was accidentally killed by a shotgun. A reporter searches for evidence that the wife was murdered.Original Radio Broadcast: July 12, 1950Originating from New YorkStarring: Bill Quinn as Bill Griffin; Amzie Strickland; Anita Anton; Paul McGrath; Roger De Coven; Lyle Sudrow; Mason Adams; Bob DrydenSupport the show monthly at https://patreon.greatde
The Saint: The Sinister Sneeze (EP4971)
Today's Mystery: At the request of a sneezing woman on a bus, Simon tries to protect a very bad boxer who finds himself an unexpected favorite in his fight against a much better boxer.Original Radio Broadcast Date: June 11, 1950Originating from HollywoodStarred: Vincent Price as Simon Templar, Lawrence Dobkin as Louie, Peter Leeds, Sandra Gould ; Barney Phillips;Support the show monthly at patreon
Counterspy: The Case of the Mexican Rancho (A0086)
Today's Adventure: Harding and Peters go to Mexico to intercept spies trying to gain control of a new Uranium supply.Original Radio Broadcast: February 22, 1949Originating in New YorkStarring Don McLaughlin as David Harding, Mandel Kramer as Peters Joan AlexanderTo subscribe to this podcast and, go to https://greatadventures.info/Become one of our ongoing Patreon supporters at https://patreon.grea
Yours Truly Johnny Dollar: The Frisco Fire Matter (EP4970)
Today's Mystery: On a tip from his informant, Smokey, Johnny travels to San Francisco to investigate a fire everyone insists was an accident.Original Radio Broadcast Date: April 12,. 1959Originated from HollywoodStars: Bob Bailey as Johnny Dollar, Virginia Gregg, Gil Stratton, Jr., Tony Barrett, Vic Perin, Lawrence Dobkin, Alan Reed, Paul Dubov, Bartlett Robinson, Donald MosleyWhen making your tra
Dragnet: The Big Honeymoon (EP4969)
Todays Mystery: Joe Friday and Ed Jacobs hunt down a con man who marries women for their money and leaves them.Original Radio Broadcast Date: February 7, 1952Originating from HollywoodStarred: Jack Webb as Sergeant Joe Friday, Barney Phillips as Sergeant Ed Jacobs, Virginia GreggSupport the show monthly at patreon.greatdetectives.netPatreon Supporter of the Day:kpass, Patreon supporter since May 2
Broadway's My Beat: The Mary Smith Murder Case (EP4968)
Today's Mystery: A woman is found murdered in a cheap hotel.Original Radio Broadcast Date:Decemnber 8, 1951Originated in HollywoodStars: Larry Thor as Lieutenant Danny Clover, Charles Calvert as Sergeant Gino Tartaglia, Jack Kruschen as Sergeant Muggavan, Betty Lou Gerson, Stan Waxman, Steve Roberts, David WolfeSupport the show monthly at https://patreon.greatdetectives.netPatreon Supporter of the
The Big Story: New Facts About a 26-Year Frame-Up (EP4967)
Today's Mystery: Reporter Ralph Goll becomes suspicious of the results of a murder case when he learns that the detective involved had later been convicted of graft and the sheriff at the time had committed suicide before the trial.Original Radio Broadcast: March 1, 1950Originating from New YorkStarring: Nat Polen as Ralph Goll; Athena Lorde; John Shea; Bill Smith; Scott Tennyson; Walter Greska; T
The Saint: The Cake that Killed (EP4966)
Today's Mystery: Simon gets a cake at a bakery from a woman in distress and finds himself caught up in a case of larceny and murder.Original Radio Broadcast Date: January 8, 1950Originating from HollywoodStarred: Vincent Price as Simon Templar, Betty Lou Gerson, Peter Leeds, Dan O'Herleheigh, Larry Dobkin, Ted Von ElseSupport the show monthly at patreon.greatdetectives.netPatreon Supporter of the
Counterspy: The Recruited Nurse (A0084)
Today's Adventure: An escaped criminal disfigures his own face to get plastic surgery to claim a $250,000Original Radio Broadcast: June 6, 1948Originating in New YorkStarring Don McLaughlin as David Harding, Mandel Kramer as Peters, Bryna Rayburn, Chuck WebsterTo subscribe to this podcast and, go to https://greatadventures.info/Become one of our ongoing Patreon supporters at https://patreon.greatd
Yours Truly Johnny Dollar: The Jimmy Carter Matter (EP4965)
Today's Mystery: Johnny is called by a boy in New England who helped solve a case to report he's the only witness to a murder.Original Radio Broadcast Date: March 29, 1959Originated from HollywoodStars: Bob Bailey as Johnny Dollar.Virginia Gregg, Richard Beals, Lawrence DobkinWhen making your travel plans, remember http://johnnydollarair.comWelcome to our latest Platinum Patreon supporter: Thank y
Dragnet: The Big Almost No Show (EP4964)
Today's Mystery: Friday and Jacobs investigate a woman's report of her brother's disappearance.Original Radio Broadcast Date: January 31, 1952Originating from HollywoodStarred: Jack Webb as Sergeant Joe Friday, Barney Phillips as Sergeant Ed Jacobs, Joyce McCluskey, Virginia Gregg,Support the show monthly at patreon.greatdetectives.netPatreon Supporter of the Day:RB, Patreon supporter since Septem
Broadway's My Beat: The Paul Clark Murder Case (EP4963)
Today's Mystery: A young man is found dead in Central Park holding a ring.Original Radio Broadcast Date: November 24, 1951Originated in HollywoodStars: Larry Thor as Lieutenant Danny Clover, Charles Calvert as Sergeant Gino Tartaglia, Jack Kruschen as Sergeant Muggavan, Irene TedrowSupport the show monthly at https://patreon.greatdetectives.netPatreon Supporter of the Day: Patrick, Patreon support
The Big Story: Divorce and Death Can Lead to Murder (EP4962)
Today’s Mystery:A reporter investigates the murder of a real estate developer who was killed after taking a prospective client to a property.Original Radio Broadcast: January 11, 1950Originating from New YorkStarring: Bill Quinn as Frank McCulloch; Athena Lord; Rolly Bestor; Joe DeSantis; Mandel Kramer; William Keene; Paul MannSupport the show monthly at https://patreon.greatdetectives.netPatreon
Counterspy: The Camera-Happy Crook (A0082)
Today's Adventure: A gang of bank robbers pretend to be a film crew as a cover for a robbery.Original Radio Broadcast: May 30, 1948Originating in New YorkStarring Don McLaughlin as David Harding, Mandel Kramer as PetersTo subscribe to this podcast and, go to https://greatadventures.info/Become one of our ongoing Patreon supporters at https://patreon.greatdetectives.netSupport the show on a one-tim
Yours Truly Johnny Dollar: The Lake Mead Matter (EP4960)
Today's Mystery: Johnny is sent to Lake Mead near Las Vegas to investigate the disappearance of an insured where foul play is suspected.Original Radio Broadcast Date: March 22, 1959Originated from HollywoodStars: Bob Bailey as Johnny Dollar, Lawrence Dobkin, Bartlett Robinson, Frank Nelson, Harry Bartell, Gil Stratton Jr.When making your travel plans, remember http://johnnydollarair.comBecome one
Dragnet: The Big Court (EP4959)
Today's Mystery: Friday and Romero assist with the prosecution of a robbery case, but they lack faith in the case.Original Radio Broadcast Date: January 24, 1952Originating from HollywoodStarring: Jack Webb as Sergeant Joe Friday; Barney Phillips as Sergeant Ed Jacobs; Herb Butterfield; Vic PerrinSupport the show monthly at patreon.greatdetectives.netPatreon Supporter of the Day:Support the show o
Broadway's My Beat: The Alex Raymond Murder Case (EP4958)
Today's Mystery: A toy inventor is implicated in the murder of his boss.Original Radio Broadcast Date: November 17, 1951Originating from HollywoodStarring: Larry Thor as Lieutenant Danny Clover; Charles Calvert as Sergeant Gino TartagliaSupport the show monthly at https://patreon.greatdetectives.netPatreon Supporter of the Day:Support the show on a one-time basis at http://support.greatdetectives.
The Big Story: Murder and the Frustrated Father (EP4957)
Today's Mystery: A jealous father's response to his daughter's surprise engagement leads to tragedy.Original Radio Broadcast: January 4, 1950Originating from New YorkStarring: Grant Richards as Sam Melnick; Melba Rae; Ethel Remey; Kathleen Nidday; Humphrey Davis; Bill Smith; Beryl FirestoneSupport the show monthly at https://patreon.greatdetectives.netPatreon Supporter of the Day:Support the show
The Saint: The Case of the Unhappy Homicide (EP4956)
Today's Mystery:A meek man asks Simon to prove that he murdered his business partner.Original Radio Broadcast Date: November 6, 1949Originating from HollywoodStarring: Vincent Price as Simon Templar; Betty Lou Gerson; Stanley Farrar; Ted Osborne; Lawrence Dobkin; Tom BrownSupport the show monthly at patreon.greatdetectives.netPatreon Supporter of the Day: John, Patreon supporter since June 2016Sup
Cloud Nine: Visiting Famous Radio Detectives (Encore) (EP4955e)
A man travels via Cloud Nine to an office building where all the world’s famous radio detectives work and is mistaken for Sam Spade and hired to find a woman’s murderer if she’s killed.Original Air Date: July 21, 1950Originating in ChicagoSupport the show monthly at patreon.greatdetectives.netSupport the show on a one-time basis at http://support.greatdetectives.netMail a donation to: Adam Graham,
Three For Adventure: Roundhouse Rosie and the Siamese Cats (Encore) (A0080)
Three Adventurers (played by Jack Webb, Elliot Lewis, and Barton Yarborough) arrive in New Orleans to locate a valuable black opal Audition Date: 1949Originating in HollywoodTo subscribe to this podcast go to https://greatadventures.info/Become one of our Patreon supporters at https://patreon.greatdetectives.netSupport the show on a one-time basis at http://support.greatdetectives.net.Mail a donat
Yours Truly Johnny Dollar: The S.S. Malay Trader Ship (Encore) (EP4955)
Johnny goes undercover as a seaman on a Corpus Christi-bound ship to prevent the destruction of the ship and its cargo.Original Air Date: February 10, 1950Originating in HollywoodStarring: Edmond O'Brien as Johnny Dollar and Barton YarboroughSupport the show monthly at patreon.greatdetectives.netSupport the show on a one-time basis at http://support.greatdetectives.netMail a donation to: Adam Grah
The Line Up: The Senile Slugging Case (Encore) (EP4954)
Today's Mystery: Guthrie investigates a series of brutal muggings that have targeted elderly victims.Original Air Date: September 12, 1951Originating in HollywoodStarring: William Johnstone as Lt. Ben Guthrie and Barton YarboroughSupport the show monthly at patreon.greatdetectives.netSupport the show on a one-time basis at http://support.greatdetectives.netMail a donation to: Adam Graham, PO Box 1
Richard Diamond: The Hatpin Murder Case (Encore) (EP4953)
An Oklahoma rancher brings Diamond to solve the death of his brother.Rebroadcast Date: August 16, 1953Originating in HollywoodStarring: Dick Powell as Richard Diamond and Barton YarboroughSupport the show monthly at patreon.greatdetectives.netSupport the show on a one-time basis at http://support.greatdetectives.netMail a donation to: Adam Graham, PO Box 15913, Boise, Idaho 83715Take the listener
Jeff Regan: The Lady with the Golden Hair (Encore) (EP4952)
Today's Mystery: A rich make-up artist hires International to protect him from someone who’s trying to kill him.Original Radio Broadcast Date: July 31, 1948Originating in HollywoodStarring: Jack Webb as Jeff Regan and Barton YarboroughSupport the show monthly at patreon.greatdetectives.netSupport the show on a one-time basis at http://support.greatdetectives.netMail a donation to: Adam Graham, PO
Christopher London: The Terrible Price of Sugar (Encore) (EP4951)
Christopher London is hired by a sugar magnate to find out how one of his competitors is massively underselling him. However, London finds the case far more dangerous than he thought.Original Radio Broadcast: February 26, 1950Originating in HollywoodStarring: Glenn Ford as Christopher London and Barton YarboroughSupport the show monthly at patreon.greatdetectives.netSupport the show on a one-time
Proudly We Hail: Follow that Man (EP4950s)
Today's Mystery: A private detective is hired to located a woman's brother who is tied into underworld activity.Original Radio Broadcast Date: October 29, 1950Originating in New YorkStarring: Lee Tracy as Clint Flint, Miriam Wolfe, Bill Lipton, Joe DeSantisSupport the show monthly at https://patreon.greatdetectives.netPatreon Supporter of the Day: Larry, Patreon supporter since July 2023.Support t
Counterspy: The Housing Racket (A0078)
Today's Adventure: Counterspy is called in to investigate a shady home developer who hasOriginal Radio Broadcast: May 23, 1948Originating in New YorkStarring Don McLaughlin as David Harding, Mandel Kramer as PetersTo subscribe to this podcast and, go to https://greatadventures.info/Become one of our ongoing Patreon supporters at https://patreon.greatdetectives.netSupport the show on a one-time bas
Yours Truly Johnny Dollar: The Baldero Matter (EP4950)
Today's Mystery: Johnny goes to California to investigate a case of modern day pilots robbing a yacht at sea.Original Radio Broadcast Date: March 15, 1959Originated from HollywoodStars: Bob Bailey as Johnny Dollar.Virginia Gregg, Eleanor Audley, Vic Perrin, Howard McNear, Lawrence Dobkin, Will Wright, Carleton G. Young, Jack EdwardsWhen making your travel plans, remember http://johnnydollarair.com
Dragnet: The Big Juvenile Division (EP4949)
Todays Mystery: Joe Friday tries to stop a juvenile gang war.Original Radio Broadcast Date: January 17, 1952Originating from HollywoodStarred: Jack Webb as Sergeant Joe Friday, Barney Phillips as Sergeant Ed Jacobs, Charles Smith, Eddie Firestone, HSupport the show monthly at patreon.greatdetectives.netPatreon Supporter of the Day:Blaine, Patreon supporter since January 2017Support the show on a o
Broadway's My Beat: The Macklin and John Howard Murder Case (EP4948)
Today's Mystery: Danny investigates when a wealthy man is found murdered through menthol alcohol while living in the Bowery.Original Radio Broadcast Date: November 10, 1951Originated in HollywoodStars: Larry Thor as Lieutenant Danny Clover, Charles Calvert as Sergeant Gino Tartaglia, Jack Kruschen as Sergeant Muggavan, Irene Tedrow, Lou Merrill, Leo Cleary, Steve RobertsSupport the show monthly at
The Big Story: Three Gold Coins Spell Death (EP4947)
Today's Mystery: A Tulsa, Oklahoma reporter investigates when a man is found murdered outside a small town.Original Radio Broadcast Date: December 14, 1949Originating in New YorkStarring Bob Readick as Nolan Bulloch, Abby Lewis, Grant Richards, Mandel Kramer, Bill SmithSupport the show monthly at https://patreon.greatdetectives.netPatreon Supporter of the Day:Todd, February 2022Support the show on
The Saint: Murder on the High Seas (EP4946)
Today's Mystery: The Saint meets a fightened actress on a cruise ship who fears her for her life with good reason.Original Radio Broadcast Date: September 18, 1949Originating from HollywoodStarred: Vincent Price as Simon Templar, William Conrad, Betty Lou Gerson, Barney Philips, Frank Gerstle, Jeanne BatesSupport the show monthly at patreon.greatdetectives.netPatreon Supporter of the Day: Bernie,
Counterspy: The Stolen Car Racket (Rehearsal) (A0076)
Today's Adventure: A woman who runs a New York auto theft racket and her sister get caught up in a web of intrigue and murder after doing business with a Chicago gang leader.Rehearsal of Program that Aired July 27, 1946Originating from New YorkStarring: Don McLaughlin as David Harding; Mandel Kramer as Peters; Ralph BellTo subscribe to this podcast and, go to https://greatadventures.info/Become on
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