The Great Detectives of Old Time Radio show

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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 Yours Truly Johnny Dollar: The Silent Queen Matter, Episodes One and Two (EP4342) | File Type: audio/mpeg | Duration: 2483

Today's Mystery:Johnny Dollar goes to Venice, California to investigate the murder of a penny arcade operator who named a silent movie star as his beneficiary.Original Radio Broadcast Dates: October 29 and 30, 1956Originating from HollywoodStarring: Bob Bailey as Johnny Dollar; Paula Winslowe; Virginia Gregg; Vic Perrin; Paul Dubov; Frank Gerstle; John Dehner; Lawrence Dobkin; Chester StrattonAlso a discussion of all the possible origins of the phrase, "The Real McCoy"When making your travel plans, remember http://johnnydollarair.comBecome one of our Patreon Supporters at patreon.greatdetectives.netThank you to our Patreon Supporter of the Day: Jesse, Patreon Supporter since March 2016Take the listener survey at http://survey.greatdetectives.netGive us a call at 208-991-4783ollow us on Twitter @radiodetectivesJoin us again tomorrow for another detective drama from the Golden Age of Radio.

 The Falcon: The Case of the Rich Racketeer (EP4341) | File Type: audio/mpeg | Duration: 2414

Today's Mystery:A racketeer hires The Falcon to protect him in a forest cabin, but is killed before Waring arrives from New York.Original Radio Broadcast Date: November 5, 1950Originating from New YorkStarring: Les Damon as the FalconSupport the show monthly at patreon.greatdetectives.netPatreon Supporter of the Day: Anton, Patreon Supporter since December 2023Support 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.

 Dragnet: The Big Man, Part Two (EP4340) | File Type: audio/mpeg | Duration: 2330

Today's Mystery:Having gotten key information, Joe Friday and Ben Romero join an interdepartment task force to bring down the top narcotics dealer.Original Radio Broadcast Date: January 19, 1950Originating from HollywoodStarring: Jack Webb as Sergeant Joe Friday; Barton Yarborough as Sergeant Ben Romero; Herb ButterfieldSupport the show monthly at patreon.greatdetectives.netPatreon Supporter of the Day: John, Patreon Supporter Since March 2020Support 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 on Monday for another detective drama from the Golden Age of Radio.

 Yours Truly Johnny Dollar: The Phantom Chase Matter, Episodes Eight and Nine (EP4339) | File Type: audio/mpeg | Duration: 2558

Today's Mystery:Johnny and the wife of the man he's pursuing find themselves stranded on an isolated island by fugitive embezzler.Original Radio Broadcast Dates: October 25 and 26, 1956Originating from HollywoodStarring: Bob Bailey as Johnny Dollar; Michael Ann Barrett; Jack Edwards; Ben Wright; Virginia Gregg; Don Diamond; Forrest Lewis; Richard CrennaWhen making your travel plans, remember http://johnnydollarair.comBecome one of our Patreon Supporters at patreon.greatdetectives.netThank you to our Patreon Supporter of the Day: Lancedon, Patreon Supporter since January 2022Take the listener survey at http://survey.greatdetectives.netGive us a call at 208-991-4783Follow us on Twitter @radiodetectivesJoin us again tomorrow for another detective drama from the Golden Age of Radio.

 Mr. Chameleon: The Picture on the Wall Murder Case (EP4338) | File Type: audio/mpeg | Duration: 2319

Today's Mystery:A philandering portrait painter is murdered.Original Radio Broadcast Date: May 11, 1949Originating from New York CityStarring: Karl Swenson as Mister ChameleonSupport the show monthly at patreon.greatdetectives.netPatreon Supporter of the Day: Haskell, Patreon Supporter since August 2015Support 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.

 Dangerous Assignment: Ghost Ship (EP4337) | File Type: audio/mpeg | Duration: 1846

Today's Mystery:Steve is sent to locate a phantom ship that's smuggling supplies to guerillas in the Philippines and attacking local fishing boats.Original Radio Broadcast Date: March 11, 1953Originating in HollywoodStarring: Brian Donlevy as Steve Mitchell; Herb Butterfield as the CommissionerSupport the show monthly at patreon.greatdetectives.netPatreon Supporter of the Day: Alana, Patreon Supporter since September 2015Support 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-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.

 Yours Truly Johnny Dollar: The Phantom Chase Matter, Episodes Six and Seven (EP4336) | File Type: audio/mpeg | Duration: 2881

Today's Mystery:Johnny wakes up in Barbados after being knocked out, and finds himself no closer to apprehending the junior partner of a New York investment firm who is accused of embezzling $120,000.Original Radio Broadcast Dates: October 22 and 24, 1956Originating from HollywoodStarring: Bob Bailey as Johnny Dollar, Michael Ann Barrett, Jack Edwards, Ben Wright, Virginia Gregg, Don Diamond, Forrest Lewis, Richard CrennaWhen making your travel plans, remember http://johnnydollarair.comBecome one of our Patreon Supporters at patreon.greatdetectives.netThank you to our Patreon Supporter of the Day: Jamison, Patreon Supporter since June 2015Take the listener survey at http://survey.greatdetectives.netGive us a call at 208-991-4783Follow us on Twitter @radiodetectivesJoin us again tomorrow for another detective drama from the Golden Age of Radio.

 The Falcon: The Case of the Double Exposure (EP4335) | File Type: audio/mpeg | Duration: 2174

Today's Mystery:A man is murdered soon after his business partner was killed, and the contingency beneficiary hires Mike to prove who hired the killer.Original Radio Broadcast Date: October 29, 1950Originating from New YorkStarring: Les Damon as The Falcon; Ken Lynch as Sergeant Corbett; Maurice Tarplin; Mandel KramerSupport the show monthly at patreon.greatdetectives.netPatreon Supporter of the Day: Mick, Patreon Supporter since June 2015Support 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.

 Sherlock Holmes: The Elusive Agent (Complete Adventure) (EP4334s) | File Type: audio/mpeg | Duration: 4726

Today's Mystery:The year is 1913 and international tensions run thick. Sherlock Holmes's brother, Mycroft, calls him out of retirement to secure the return of stolen plans for an experimental tank.Original Radio Broadcast Dates: March 21, 28, and April 4, 1949Originating in New YorkStarring: John Stanley as Holmes; George Spelvin as WatsonWe're joined by special Guest Tom Fox of the Compliance Podcast Network and the Adventures in Compliance Podcast Listen to my guest appearance on the Adventures in Compliance PodcastSupport our Listener Support campaign!Support the show monthly at patreon.greatdetectives.netFill out our advertising survey at https://adsurvey.greatdetectivesSupport 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.

 Dragnet: The Big Man, Part One (EP4334) | File Type: audio/mpeg | Duration: 2172

Today's Mystery:Friday goes undercover in a narcotics gang to get to the get a drug kingpin.Original Radio Broadcast Date: January 12, 1950Originating from HollywoodStarring: Jack Webb as Sergeant Joe Friday; Barton Yarborough as Sergeant Ben Romero; Sidney Miller; Herb Butterfield; William Conrad; Peggy WebberSupport the show monthly at patreon.greatdetectives.netPatreon Supporter of the Day: David, Patreon Supporter since January 2019Support 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 on Monday for another detective drama from the Golden Age of Radio.

 Yours Truly Johnny Dollar: The Phantom Chase Matter, Episodes Three, Four, and Five (EP4333) | File Type: audio/mpeg | Duration: 2828

Today's Mystery:In New Orleans, a nasty informant has promised to take Johnny to an embezzler who made off with $120,000.Original Radio Broadcast Dates: October 17, 18, and 19, 1956Originating from HollywoodStarring: Bob Bailey as Johnny Dollar; Marvin Miller; Junius Matthews; Herb Ellis; D. J. Thompson; Herb Butterfield; Tony Barrett; Barbara EilerWhen making your travel plans, remember http://johnnydollarair.comSupport our Listener Support CampaignComplete our Advertising Survey at https://adsurvey.greatdetectives.netWelcome to our newest Patreon Supporters: Greg and ToddBecome one of our Patreon Supporters at patreon.greatdetectives.netThank you to our Patreon Supporter of the Day: Luce, Patreon Supporter since April 2021Take the listener survey at http://survey.greatdetectives.netGive us a call at 208-991-4783Follow us on Twitter @radiodetectivesJoin us again tomorrow for another detective drama from the Golden Age of Radio.

 Mr. Chameleon: The Case of Murder and the Attractive Shoplifter (EP4332) | File Type: audio/mpeg | Duration: 2156

Today's Mystery:An attractive young shoplifter, who lives in a boarding house without a basement, is stabbed to death on a busy street.Original Radio Broadcast Date: May 4, 1949Originating from New York CityStarring: Karl Swenson as Mister ChameleonSupport the show monthly at patreon.greatdetectives.netWelcome to our latest Patreon supporter, CathyPatreon Supporter of the Day: Loren, Patreon Supporter Since September 2021Support 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.

 Dangerous Assignment: Henrich Schwandorff (EP4331) | File Type: audio/mpeg | Duration: 1785

Today's Mystery: Steve goes to Germany to find a displaced person who may be able to identify a nazi war criminal.Original Radio Broadcast Date: March 4, 1953Originated in HollywoodStars: Brian Donlevy as Steve Mitchell, Herb Butterfield as the Commissioner, Henry Roland, Jim Davis, Paul Frees, Paul FreesSupport the show monthly at patreon.greatdetectives.netWelcome to our latest Patreon supporter, MarkPatreon Supporter of the Day: Donna-Patreon Supporter since March 2023Support 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.

 Yours Truly Johnny Dollar: The Phantom Chase Matter, Episodes One and Two (EP4330) | File Type: audio/mpeg | Duration: 2356

Today's Mystery:Johnny is sent on the trail of a partner in a Wall Street investment firm, who jumped bail after being charged with embezzling $120,000.Original Radio Broadcast Dates: October 15 and 16, 1956Originated from HollywoodStarring: Bob Bailey as Johnny Dollar; Michael Ann Barrett; Jack Edwards; Ben Wright; Virginia Gregg; Don Diamond; Forrest Lewis; Richard CrennaWhen making your travel plans, remember http://johnnydollarair.comBecome one of our Patreon Supporters at patreon.greatdetectives.netWelcome to our latest Patreon Supporter, AllenThank you to our Patreon Supporter of the Day: LanceDon-Patreon Supporter Since January 2022Take the listener survey at http://survey.greatdetectives.netGive us a call at 208-991-4783Follow us on Twitter @radiodetectivesJoin us again tomorrow for another detective drama from the Golden Age of Radio.

 The Falcon: The Case of the Double Nephews (EP4329) | File Type: audio/mpeg | Duration: 2026

Today's Mystery:The manager of a jewelry concern calls in The Falcon when he's accused of stealing thousands in jewels.Original Radio Broadcast Date: October 22, 1950Originating from New YorkStarring: Les Damon as the FalconSupport the show monthly at patreon.greatdetectives.netPatreon Supporter of the Day: Gavin, Patreon Supporter Since November 2021Support 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.

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