The Forgotten Detectives of Old Time Radio
144 episodes - English - Latest episode: 2 days ago - ★★★★★ - 2 ratingsWhat do a Prohibition-era Speak-easy clarinetist, a boys school headmaster who looks like William Shakespeare, a piano player, and a criminologist have in common with tough cops, an assistant DA, private eyes, and defense attorneys? They're all among the forgotten detectives of old time radio.
Join your host Adam Graham and rediscover these long-forgotten programs. Some of them may have aired for years, others for a single Summer, but all have left less than ten episodes behind. Together we'll take a listen to these obscure crime solvers.
Note: This is part of the larger Great Detectives of Old Time Radio podcast.
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Episodes
Squad Room: Body Found in a Plastic Bag
April 26, 2024 06:01 - 26 minutes - 12.1 MBRelease Date: September 18, 2021 The police investigate when dismembered body parts are found in a plastic bag. Original Air Date: 1955 Become one of our monthly patreon supporters at patreon.greatdetectives.net Support the show on a one-time basis at http://support.greatdetectives.net. Mail a donation to: Adam Graham, PO Box 15913, Boise, Idaho 83715 Take the listener survey…http://survey.greatdetectives.net Give us a call 208-991-4783 Become one of our friends on Facebook. Follow u...
Squad Room: February 3, 1954
April 23, 2024 06:01 - 28 minutes - 13.1 MBRelease Date: September 11, 2021 A woman confessed to killing her abusive husband and then Lt. Douglas investigates a robbery gone bad that left a woman dead by the side of the road. Original Air Date: February 3, 1954 Originated from New York Starring: Wynn Wright Support the show monthly at https://patreon.greatdetectives.net Support the show on a one-time basis at https://support.greatdetectives.net Mail a donation to: Adam Graham, PO Box 15913, Boise, Idaho 83715 Take the listene...
Dr. Tim, Detective: The Mystery of the Roller Coaster Ride and Adventures in Research: The Health Detective
March 26, 2024 06:00 - 40 minutes - 28.2 MBToday's 1st Mystery: A visit to the carnival is soured by the presence of an old-school seller of snake oil. It's made even worse when Dr. Tim has to investigate a death. Original Radio Broadcast Date:Early to Mid 1950s Starred: Bob Hahn as Dr. Tim Originated in Colorado Today's Second Mystery: Dr. John Snow, the Health Detective, sets out to solve the mystery of a cholera epidemic in London .Original Radio Broadcast Date: June 17, 1952 Hosted by Paul Shannon Originated in Pittsburgh ...
Indictment: Fur Robberies
August 19, 2023 06:00 - 29 minutes - 20.5 MBToday's Mystery: A man convicted of extortion decides McCormick information on a robbery to avoid an indefinite prison sentence. Original Radio Broadcast Date:September 15, 1957 Originated from: New YorkStarring: Nat Polen as Assistant Distict Attorney Edward McCormick Support the show monthly at patreon.greatdetectives.net Support the show on a one-time basis at http://support.greatdetectives.net. Mail a donation to: Adam Graham, PO Box 15913, Boise, Idaho 83715 Take the listener surve...
Indictment: Bitter Grapes
August 12, 2023 06:00 - 34 minutes - 23.8 MBToday's Mystery: A woman's lover alleges that she was killed by her husband. Original Radio Broadcast Date: March 24, 1957Originated from: New YorkStarring: Nat Polen as Assistant Distict Attorney Edward McCormick, Jack Arthur, Marjorie Gateson, Elizabeth Lawrence, Bernard Grant, George Petrie, Mason Adams, Guy Rapp Support the show monthly at patreon.greatdetectives.net Support the show on a one-time basis at http://support.greatdetectives.net .Mail a donation to: Adam Graham, PO Box 159...
Dr. Tim, Detective: Poisoner at Large and the Man from Hiroshima
January 17, 2023 07:00 - 35 minutes - 20.6 MBToday's 1st Mystery: Doctor Tim is called in to find out what's behind a series of food poisonings. Original Radio Broadcast Date: April 24, 1950 Today's 2nd Mystery: X-Rays that Dr. Tim needs for the District Attorney keep being ruined. Original Radio Broadcast Date: May 15, 1950 Support the show monthly at patreon.greatdetectives.net Support the show on a one-time basis at http://support.greatdetectives.net. Mail a donation to: Adam Graham, PO Box 15913, Boise, Idaho 83715 Take the l...
Dr. Tim: The Dog Who Did and Didn't and The Chest of Dynamite
January 10, 2023 07:00 - 43 minutes - 24.7 MBToday's 1st Mystery:A woman has an unexplained case of Rocky Mountain Spotted Fever in winter. Original Radio Broadcast Date: March 27, 1950 Today's 2nd Mystery:Dr. Tim, Jill, and Sandy find a sick child at a forest cabin. Original Radio Broadcast Date: April 17, 1950 Support the show monthly at patreon.greatdetectives.net Support the show on a one-time basis at http://support.greatdetectives.net. Mail a donation to: Adam Graham, PO Box 15913, Boise, Idaho 83715 Take the listener surve...
Dr. Tim, Detective: The Dog Who Did and Didn't and The Chest of Dynamite
January 10, 2023 07:00 - 43 minutes - 24.7 MBToday's 1st Mystery:A woman has an unexplained case of Rocky Mountain Spotted Fever in winter. Original Radio Broadcast Date: March 27, 1950 Today's 2nd Mystery:Dr. Tim, Jill, and Sandy find a sick child at a forest cabin. Original Radio Broadcast Date: April 17, 1950 Support the show monthly at patreon.greatdetectives.net Support the show on a one-time basis at http://support.greatdetectives.net. Mail a donation to: Adam Graham, PO Box 15913, Boise, Idaho 83715 Take the listener surve...
Dr. Tim, Detective: The Man from Trouble Creek and the Second Alarm
January 03, 2023 07:51 - 34 minutes - 20 MBToday's 1st Mystery:Dr. Tim searches for a missing man with tuberculosis. Original Radio Broadcast Date: March 13, 1950 Today's 2nd Mystery:Jill and Sandy are caught setting a fire in a vacant lot and then are blamed when a real fire nearly kills a man. Original Radio Broadcast Date: March 20, 1950 Support the show monthly at patreon.greatdetectives.net Support the show on a one-time basis at http://support.greatdetectives.net. Mail a donation to: Adam Graham, PO Box 15913, Boise, Idaho...
Dr. Tim, Detective: The Mad Maltese and Guest in Number Two
December 20, 2022 07:00 - 40 minutes - 23.2 MBToday's 1st Mystery: Dr. Tim, Jill, and Sammy have to find a man who was bitten by a rabid Maltese Cat. Original Radio Broadcast Date: February 27, 1950 Today's 2nd Mystery: A mysterious lodger in the mysterious round is shot. Original Radio Broadcast Date: March 6, 1950 Support the show monthly at patreon.greatdetectives.net Support the show on a one-time basis at http://support.greatdetectives.net. Mail a donation to: Adam Graham, PO Box 15913, Boise, Idaho 83715 Take the listener su...
EP3844: Defense Attorney: George Bauman
August 16, 2022 06:00 - 37 minutes - 17 MBMartha takes up the defense of a man who claims self-defense in the shooting of a man who held up his bar ... and who was his wife's ex-husband. Original Air Date: August 28, 1952 Support the show monthly at patreon.greatdetectives.net Support the show on a one-time basis at http://support.greatdetectives.net. Mail a donation to: Adam Graham, PO Box 15913, Boise, Idaho 83715 Take the listener survey at http://survey.greatdetectives.net Give us a call at 208-991-4783 Follow us on Instag...
EP3562: Bill Lance: Special Delivery
September 21, 2021 06:01 - 40 minutes - 18.6 MBBill Lance is hired to deliver a rare necklace to Paris. Original Air Date: October 19, 1947 Support the show monthly at Read more ...
EP3556: Bill Lance: Death Wears a New Dress
September 14, 2021 06:01 - 34 minutes - 15.6 MBA fashion model friend of BIll’s calls for help and then drops dead in the middle of a show before she can tell him what’s the matter. Original Air Read more ...
EP3550: Bill Lance: Escaped Maniac
September 07, 2021 06:01 - 34 minutes - 16 MBBill Lance is called to a country estate at the request of the owner who fears that a relative who escaped from insane asylum will come and kill someone. Original Air Date: S Read more ...
EP3550: Adventures of Bill Lance: Escaped Maniac
September 07, 2021 06:01 - 16 MBBill Lance is called to a country estate at the request of the owner who fears that a relative who escaped from insane asylum will come and kill someone. Original Air Date: S Read more ...
EP3374: Suspense: End of the Road
February 13, 2021 06:01 - 31 minutes - 14.5 MBA model turns to the assistant district attorney for help in dealing with an abusive husband. Original Air Date: January 31, 1960 Become one of our monthly patreon supporters at patreon.greatdetectives.net Support the show on a one-time basis at http://support.greatdetectives.net. Read more ...
EP3368: Suspense: The Thimble
February 06, 2021 06:01 - 23 minutes - 10.9 MBThe Assistant District Attorney investigates the death of a famous painter at the request of her mentally ill daughter. Original Air Date: November 22, 1959 Become one of our monthly patreon supporters at patreon.greatdetectives.net Support the show on a one-time basis at http://support.greatdetectives.net. Read more ...
EP3362: Indictment: And Then There Was One
January 30, 2021 06:01 - 30 minutes - 14.1 MBAn author comes to the Assistant DA, determined to get a man out of prison who has been serving a life sentence for a murder in the 1920s. Original Air Date: December 21, 1958 Become one of our monthly patreon supporters at patreon.greatdetectives.net Support the show on a one-time basis at http://support.greatdetectives.net. Read more ...
EP3562: Indictment: And Then There Was One
January 30, 2021 06:01 - 14.1 MBAn author comes to the Assistant DA, determined to get a man out of prison who has been serving a life sentence for a murder in the 1920s. Original Air Date: December 21, 1958 Become one of our monthly patreon supporters at patreon.greatdetectives.net Support the show on a one-time basis at http://support.greatdetectives.net. Read more ...
EP3356: Under Arrest: Ruth Cutter’s Burglar
January 23, 2021 06:01 - 15.6 MBA woman shoots an intruder and claims self-defense but Captain Scott doesn’t buy it. Original Air Date: August 21, 1949 Become one of our monthly patreon supporters at patreon.greatdetectives.net Support the show on a one-time basis at http://support.greatdetectives.net. Read more ...
EP3556: Under Arrest: Ruth Cutter’s Burglar
January 23, 2021 06:01 - 15.6 MBA woman shoots an intruder and claims self-defense but Captain Scott doesn’t buy it. Original Air Date: August 21, 1948 Become one of our monthly patreon supporters at patreon.greatdetectives.net Support the show on a one-time basis at http://support.greatdetectives.net. Read more ...
EP3356: Under Arrest: Ruth Cutter's Burglar
January 23, 2021 06:01 - 34 minutes - 15.6 MBA woman shoots an intruder and claims self-defense but Captain Scott doesn’t buy it. Original Air Date: August 21, 1949 Become one of our monthly patreon supporters at patreon.greatdetectives.net Support the show on a one-time basis at http://support.greatdetectives.net. Read more ...
EP3350: Under Arrest: Evil Witness
January 16, 2021 06:01 - 36 minutes - 16.9 MBA man on death row pleads with Captain Scott to prove his innocence. Original Air Date: July 10, 1949 Become one of our monthly patreon supporters at patreon.greatdetectives.net Support the show on a one-time basis at http://support.greatdetectives.net. Read more ...
EP3344: Under Arrest: Sam Carver
January 09, 2021 06:01 - 34 minutes - 15.7 MBCaptain Scott investigates the case of a man who was murdered at a seance, and the witnesses all insist the murder was his business partner who has been dead for four years. Original Air Date: February 6, 1949 Become one of our monthly patreon supporters at patreon.greatdetectives.net Support the show on a one-time basis at…
EP3332: Under Arrest: Jewel Robbery
December 26, 2020 06:01 - 33 minutes - 15.2 MBAn airport official comes to Captain Scott after a woman interested in a luggage-selling consession leaves her purse in his office…with a gun inside. Original Air Date: May 8, 1949 Become one of our monthly patreon supporters at patreon.greatdetectives.net Support the show on a one-time basis at http://support.greatdetectives.net. Read more ...
EP3326: Under Arrest: Barber
December 19, 2020 06:01 - 33 minutes - 15.3 MBCaptain Scott investigates the missing criminal husband of a policeman’s daughter. Original Air Date: November 7, 1948 Support the show on a one-time basis at http://support.greatdetectives.net. Read more ...
EP3320: Under Arrest: Max Kemp
December 12, 2020 06:01 - 37 minutes - 17 MBAn old childhood friend of Captain Scott’s girlfriend is in town, but Captain Scott is suspicious because he’s serving as a driver for a known racketeer. Original Air Date: September 5, 1948 Become one of our monthly patreon supporters at patreon.greatdetectives.netSupport the show on a one-time basis at http://support.greatdetectives.net. Read more ...
EP3314: Under Arrest: The Spook of Sherwood Mansion
December 05, 2020 06:01 - 34 minutes - 15.8 MBCaptain Scott’s girlfriend investigates when a friend says she’s been hearing ghosts around her home, but when a man’s shot, Scott begins to investigate. Original Air Date: August 1, 1948 Become one of our monthly patreon supporters at patreon.greatdetectives.net Support the show on a one-time basis at http://support.greatdetectives.net. Read more ...
EP3308: Under Arrest: Paris Road
November 28, 2020 06:01 - 32 minutes - 15.1 MBCaptain Scott tries to find the criminal who coerced him into allowing the theft of a famous Van Gogh Painting. Original Air Date: June 26, 1948 Become one of our monthly patreon supporters at patreon.greatdetectives.net Support the show on a one-time basis at http://support.greatdetectives.net. Read more ...
EP3302: Under Arrest: For a Pack of Cigarettes
November 21, 2020 06:01 - 36 minutes - 16.5 MBCaptain Jim Scott tries to track down two hold up men, one of whom has a brutal streak. Original Air Date: June 6, 1948 Become one of our monthly patreon supporters at patreon.greatdetectives.net Support the show on a one-time basis at
EP3296: Indictment: The Grand Slam Heist
November 14, 2020 06:01 - 28 minutes - 13.2 MBThe Assistant DA suspects a major fur robbery was an inside job. Original Air Date: September 1958 Become one of our monthly patreon supporters at patreon.greatdetectives.net Support the show on a one-time basis at http://support.greatdetectives.net. Read more ...
EP3290: Indictment: Seeds of Death
November 07, 2020 06:01 - 27 minutes - 12.8 MBThe Assistant District Attorney expects that an older man murdered his much younger wife and left her body in Central Park. Original Air Date: November 17, 1957 or maybe November 2, 1958 Become one of our monthly patreon supporters at patreon.greatdetectives.net Support the show on a one-time basis at http://support.greatdetectives.net. Read more ...
EP3284: Indictment: A Greek Tragedy
October 31, 2020 06:01 - 29 minutes - 13.4 MBFollowing an anonymous tip, the Assistant District Attorney finds a cache of marijuana in the room of the college-bound son of a prominent Greek businessman. Original Air Date: Sometime between January 1956 and January 1959 Become one of our monthly patreon supporters at patreon.greatdetectives.net Support the show on a one-time basis at http://support.greatdetectives.net. Read more…
EP3278: Indictment: The Witness Who Wasn’t
October 24, 2020 06:01 - 15.1 MBThe Assistant District Attorney tries to prove that a man who killed his wife committed murder and not manslaughter. Original Air Date: Between January 1956 and January 1959 Become one of our monthly patreon supporters at patreon.greatdetectives.net Support the show on a one-time basis at http://support.greatdetectives.net. Read more ...
EP3278: Indictment: The Witness Who Wasn't
October 24, 2020 06:01 - 32 minutes - 15.1 MBThe Assistant District Attorney tries to prove that a man who killed his wife committed murder and not manslaughter. Original Air Date: Between January 1956 and January 1959 Become one of our monthly patreon supporters at patreon.greatdetectives.net Support the show on a one-time basis at http://support.greatdetectives.net. Read more ...
EP3272: T-Man: The Big Mexican Dope
October 17, 2020 06:01 - 33 minutes - 15.5 MBAfter a T-Man is killed, Steve goes undercover as a drug dealer to find the top of an international drug ring. Original Air Date: July 29, 1950 Become one of our monthly patreon supporters at patreon.greatdetectives.net Support the show on a one-time basis at http://support.greatdetectives.net. Read more ...
EP3266: T-Man: Show Business is No Business
October 10, 2020 06:01 - 34 minutes - 15.7 MBTreasury Agent Steve Larsen investigates some counterfeiting and suspicion falls on a theatrical company that’s touring in a production of an awful play. Original Air Date: July 1, 1950 Become one of our monthly patreon supporters at patreon.greatdetectives.net Support the show on a one-time basis at http://support.greatdetectives.net. Read more ...
EP3260: T-Man: The Case of the Bleeding Gold
October 03, 2020 06:01 - 39 minutes - 17.9 MBTreasury Agent Dennis O’Brien goes to undercover to infiltrate a gang that’s counterfeiting gold coins. Audition Date: April 29, 1950 Become one of our monthly patreon supporters at patreon.greatdetectives.net Support the show on a one-time basis at http://support.greatdetectives.net. Read more ...
EP3254: Treasury Agent: Lady in Red
September 26, 2020 06:01 - 29 minutes - 13.3 MBTreasury Agent Joe Lincoln tries to find a way to break a female blackmailer. Original Air Date: Possibly November 9, 1958 Support the show monthly at patreon.greatdetectives.net Support the show on a one-time basis at http://support.greatdetectives.net. Read more ...
EP3248: Treasury Agent: Know Your Money
September 19, 2020 06:01 - 34 minutes - 15.9 MBA bartender puts the Treasury Department on the trail of some counterfeit money. Original Air Date: Between 1954 and 1957 Support the show on an ongoing basis at http://patreon.greatdetectives.net Support the show on a one-time basis at http://support.greatdetectives.net. Read more ...
EP3242: Treasury Agent: The Case of the Faithful Wife
September 12, 2020 06:01 - 35 minutes - 16.3 MBThe Treasury Department’s caught and convicted a counterfeiter but can’t locate the plates. Joe Lincoln suspects the wife of the counterfeiter of hiding the plates. Original Air Date: April 11, 1947 Support the show monthly at patreon.greatdetectives.net Support the show on a one-time basis at http://support.greatdetectives.net. Read more ...
EP3236: Treasury Agent: The Hate Racket
September 05, 2020 06:01 - 37 minutes - 17.1 MBThe Treasury Department tries to infiltrate a nationwide network of hate groups. Original Air Date: April 14.1947 Support the show monthly at patreon.greatdetectives.net Support the show on a one-time basis at http://support.greatdetectives.net. Read more ...
EP3230: Police Blotter: Murder on the Fourth Floor
August 29, 2020 06:01 - 41 minutes - 18.7 MBBrad Peters investigates the murder of a theatrical agent. Original Air Date: 1957 Support the show monthly at patreon.greatdetectives.net Support the show on a one-time basis at http://support.greatdetectives.net. Read more ...
EP3197: Air Mail Mystery: Episodes 12 and 13
July 22, 2020 07:01 - 30 minutes - 14 MBFitz repairs the plane in mid-air and then parachutes down below as the search for Jimmy Gifford and the perpetrators of the air mail robbery comes to a head. Original Air Date: 1932 Support the show monthly at patreon.greatdetectives.net Support the show on a one-time basis at http://support.greatdetectives.net. Mail a donation to: Adam Graham, PO…
EP3196: Air Mail Mystery: Episodes 10 and 11
July 21, 2020 06:01 - 29 minutes - 13.6 MBFitz and Gifford pursue a suspect in the murder of the radio operator and then encounter a mysterious new pilot. Original Air Date: 1932 Support the show monthly at patreon.greatdetectives.net Support the show on a one-time basis at http://support.greatdetectives.net. Mail a donation to: Adam Graham, PO Box 15913, Boise, Idaho 83715 Read more ...
EP3190: Air Mail Mystery: Episodes 8 and 9
July 14, 2020 06:01 - 31 minutes - 14.3 MBIrene Delroy confronts Powers about why he arrived at the scene of the latest crash so quickly. Original Air Date: 1932 Support the show monthly at patreon.greatdetectives.net Support the show on a one-time basis at http://support.greatdetectives.net. Mail a donation to: Adam Graham, PO Box 15913, Boise, Idaho 83715 Read more ...
EP3184: The Air Mail Mystery, Episodes 5 and 6
July 07, 2020 06:01 - 29 minutes - 13.7 MBIrene Delroy begins to question some suspicious characters while Andy Andrews makes another attempt to complete a flight where he’s gone three times before, not knowing he’s carrying currency in the mail. Original Air Date: 1932 Support the show monthly at patreon.greatdetectives.net Support the show on a one-time basis at http://support.greatdetectives.net. Mail a donation to:…
EP3178: Air Mail Mystery: Episodes 3 and 4
June 30, 2020 06:01 - 30 minutes - 14 MBIrene Delroy travels to the scene of the latest crash. Original Air Date: 1932 Support the show monthly at patreon.greatdetectives.net Support the show on a one-time basis at http://support.greatdetectives.net. Mail a donation to: Adam Graham, PO Box 15913, Boise, Idaho 83715 Read more ...
EP3172: Air Mail Mystery: Episodes 1 and 2
June 23, 2020 06:01 - 29 minutes - 13.7 MBJustice Department investigator Irene Delroy begins an investigation into a series of plane crashes where thousands of dollars in government cash and securities disappeared from U.S. mail shipments. Original Air Date: Sometime in 1932 Support the show monthly at patreon.greatdetectives.net Support the show on a one-time basis at http://support.greatdetectives.net. Mail a donation to: Adam Graham,…
EP3166: Defense Attorney: Basketball Fix
June 16, 2020 06:01 - 35 minutes - 16.1 MBMarty hired to defend a college basketball player by a man who expects to be murdered and for the basketball player to be blamed. Original Air Date: July 17, 1952 Support the show monthly at patreon.greatdetectives.net Support the show on a one-time basis at http://support.greatdetectives.net. Mail a donation to: Adam Graham, PO Box 15913, Boise,…