The Forgotten Detectives of Old Time Radio
160 episodes - English - Latest episode: 4 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
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,…
EP3162: Roger Kilgore, Public Defender: The Eddie Lewis Story
June 11, 2020 06:01 - 33 minutes - 15.2 MBA prize fighter accuses a disabled veteran of a brutal attempted murder. Original Air Date: October 12, 1948 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 ...
EP3160: Roger Kilgore, Public Defender: The Case of George Brown
June 09, 2020 06:01 - 33 minutes - 15.3 MBA poor man tries to pawn his stepdaughter’s ring for $1,000 and she claims he stole it. Original Air Date: April 27, 1948 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 ...
EP3154: Roger Kilgore, Public Defender: The Case of Don Winthrop
June 02, 2020 06:01 - 36 minutes - 16.5 MBA college student is charged with a hit and run slaying, but insists he was in his dorm studying. Original Air Date: April 18, 1948 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 ...
EP2812: Dr. Tim, Detective: The Mystery of the Mad Maltese
April 30, 2019 06:01 - 19 minutes - 8.72 MBDoctor Tim, Sandy, and Jill have to find a man that was infected by a rabid cat. Original Air Date: September 11, 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 Read more ...
EP2644: That Strong Guy: King Midas
October 16, 2018 06:01 - 30 minutes - 13.9 MBStrong and his secretary Sandra go undercover to ensnare a leader of a youth gang. Original Air Date: Mid-1950s (Probably 1955) 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 ...
EP2638: That Strong Guy: Tony on Parole
October 09, 2018 06:01 - 27 minutes - 12.7 MBSteve Strong helps a young woman who needs help making sure her ex-con husband with anger issues reforms. Original Air Date: Sometime in the mid-1950s 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 ...
EP2632: That Strong Guy Guy: The Paper Chase
October 02, 2018 06:01 - 32 minutes - 14.9 MBAn escaped killer kidnaps Strong’s secretary Sandra and sends Strong on a chase where he must follow clues to find her. Original Air Date: Sometime in the mid-1950s, most likely 1955 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,…
EP2626: That Strong Guy: Trapeze Artist
September 25, 2018 06:01 - 28 minutes - 13.1 MBA trapeze artist fears she’s going to be murdered by one of her trapeze partners or her husband and hires Steve to protect her. Original Air Date: Mid-1950s (probably 1955) 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,…
EP2620: That Strong Guy: Fighter
September 18, 2018 06:01 - 34 minutes - 15.8 MBThe sister of a prize fighter hires Strong because she fears a promoter has gotten her brother into a fight that will get him killed. Original: Sometime in the mid-1950s (probably 1955) 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…
EP2614: That Strong Guy: Bottle of Death
September 11, 2018 06:01 - 29 minutes - 13.4 MBA pharmacist turns to Steve Strong to find a bottle of cyanide that was inadvertently sold as a bottle of aspirin. Original Air Date: Mid-1950s (probably 1955) 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…
EP2608: That Strong Guy: The Temple of Horror
September 04, 2018 06:01 - 31 minutes - 14.2 MBSteve Strong stumbles into a murder in the country and is then tied up and held in hopes he can’t give evidence at the trial. Original Air Date: Mid-1950s (probably 1955) 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,…
EP2518: Man From Homicide: The Lucille Forbes Case
May 22, 2018 06:01 - 35 minutes - 16.4 MBA woman is found dead with her wrists slit. Dana suspects murder. Original Air Date: August 17, 1951 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 ...
EP2512: Man From Homicide: The Steve Morton Case
May 15, 2018 06:01 - 41 minutes - 23.8 MBA wealthy man is found shot in the face with both barrels of a shotgun. Original Air Date: August 27, 1951 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 ...
EP2506: Man From Homicide: The Wee Willie Barnes Case
May 08, 2018 06:01 - 44 minutes - 25.7 MBLieutenant Dana investigates the murder of a hood who was about to testify before the crime commission. Original Air Date: August 20, 1951 Support the show on a one-time basis at http://support.greatdetectives.net. Support the show monthly at patreon.greatdetectives.net Mail a donation to: Adam Graham, PO Box 15913, Boise, Idaho 83715 Read more ...
EP2500: Man from Homicide: The Drowned Girl case
May 01, 2018 06:01 - 40 minutes - 23.1 MBThe body of a young woman is dragged from the river and a policeman said he saw her jump in, but Lieutenant Dana doesn’t believe it was suicide. Original Air Date: August 6, 1951 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,…
EP2494: Man from Homicide: The Eddie Kent Case
April 24, 2018 06:01 - 40 minutes - 23.1 MBThe wife of a wanted hood returns to town, so the police expect the hood to follow. However, Lieutenant Dana smells a setup. Original Air Date: July 23, 1951 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…
EP2488: The Man from Homicide: The Muriel Smith Case
April 17, 2018 06:01 - 34 minutes - 16 MBLieutenant Dana investigates the death of a nightclub singer. Original Air Date: June 25, 1951 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 ...
EP2104: Hollywood Mystery Time: Murder by Coincidence
January 24, 2017 06:01 - 36 minutes - 16.5 MBA wealthy man warns Ted and Gloria that someone is going to kill him. Original Air Date: August 19, 1945 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 ...
EP2098: Hollywood Mystery Time: Hot and Low Down
January 17, 2017 06:01 - 27 minutes - 12.5 MBA police captain friend asks Ted and Gloria to persuade his brother not to become a policeman while they investigate the strange deaths of two policemen. Original Air Date: July 29, 1945 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…
EP2092: Hollywood Mystery Time: The Case of the Glowing Eyes
January 10, 2017 06:01 - 36 minutes - 16.7 MBDuring a performance, a dancer is nearly blinded when someone tampers with her special effects paint and it’s up to Ted Lawton to solve the case. Original Air Date: May 20, 1945 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…
EP1901: Defense Attorney: Client: Joshua Masters
June 01, 2016 06:01 - 34 minutes - 15.7 MBAn elderly wealthy man asks Martha Ellis Bryant to find out which of his sons want to kill him and then one of his sons is killed. Original Air Date: April 10, 1952 Vote for the Great Detectives of Old Time Radio in the Entertainment Category in the Podcast Awards. Support the show monthly at…
EP1895: Defense Attorney: Client: Jim Leonard
May 25, 2016 06:01 - 33 minutes - 15.3 MBA teenage paperboy is accused of a hit and run killing and Martha seeks to find the truth. Original Air Date: September 14, 1951 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 ...
EP1889: Defense Attorney: Client: Mike Tully
May 18, 2016 06:16 - 34 minutes - 16 MBTime is running out for a shop owner on death throw and it’s up to Martha Ellis Bryant to clear him. Original Air Date: August 31, 1951 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…
EP1883: The Defense Rests: Client Joseph Moriano
May 11, 2016 06:01 - 37 minutes - 17.1 MBAt the request of an old man, Martha Ellis Bryant undertakes the case of the man’s son who’s serving life in prison for a murder he claims he didn’t commit. Audition Date: April 17, 1951 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…
EP1842: ABC Mystery Theater: The Telltale Tie
March 24, 2016 06:01 - 33 minutes - 15.1 MBInspector Saber investigates his boyhood hero, a boxer who appears to be responsible for the murder of his ex-wife’s new husband. Original Air Date: October 8, 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 Read…
EP1836: ABC Mystery Theater: The Case of the Wistful Widow
March 17, 2016 06:01 - 32 minutes - 15 MBAfter receiving a mysterious letter from the mother of a murdered man, Inspector Mark Sabre undertakes a low key investigation into his death and whether his lovely wife is really a murderess. Original Air Date: February 9, 1952 Support the show monthly at patreon.greatdetectives.net Support the show on a one-time basis at http://support.greatdetectives.net. Mail a…
EP1830: ABC Mystery Theater: Portrait in Red
March 10, 2016 06:01 - 34 minutes - 15.8 MBInspector Saber investigates the murder of a successful commercial painter. Original Air Date: February 13, 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 Read more ...
EP1824: ABC Mystery Theater: The Case of the Cancelled Bride
March 03, 2016 06:01 - 33 minutes - 15.5 MBA socialite is murdered after announcing her engagement. Inspector Mark Saber of the Homicide Squad investigates. Original Air Date: October 10, 1951 Support our listener support campaign 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…
EP1756: Crime Files of Flamond: The Case of the Innocent Crook
December 15, 2015 06:01 - 28 minutes - 13.2 MBA terminally ill, wealthy publisher hires Flamond to find his killer as he expects to be murdered but he doesn’t want Flamond to stop the killing. Originally Aired: Sometime in 1953 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…
EP1750: Crime Files of Flamond: The Case of the Delayed Revenge
December 08, 2015 06:01 - 30 minutes - 13.7 MBA man hires Flamond to investigate the man who is taking his job as Vice-President of a research firm. Original Air Date: Sometime in 1953 Support the show monthly at patreon.greatdetectives.net Support the show on a one-time basis at
EP1744: Crime Files of Flamond: The Case of the Suspicious Scream
December 01, 2015 06:01 - 26 minutes - 12.3 MBA man hires Flamond to investigate a ghost that appears to be haunting the house. Originally Aired: Sometime in 1953 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 ...
EP1738: Crime Files of Flamond: The Case of the Chick Who Killed
November 24, 2015 06:01 - 28 minutes - 12.8 MBA night club piano player asks for Flamonds help to find who is trying to sabotage his career. Original Air Date: Sometime in 1953 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 ...
EP1732: The Crime Files of Flamond: The Case of the Victimized Victim
November 17, 2015 06:01 - 29 minutes - 13.2 MBThe marriage between a college professor and his wealthy wife turns sour and accusations of poisoning fly back and forth. Original Air Date: Sometime in 1953 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…
EP1726: Crime Files of Flamond: The Case of the Winning Widow
November 10, 2015 06:01 - 29 minutes - 13.6 MBThe wife of an efficiency expert wants a divorce, and the man her husband has accused her of having an affair with is murdered. Original Air Date: Sometime in 1953 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,…
EP1720: Crime Files of Flamond: The Case of the Ruinous Report
November 03, 2015 06:01 - 36 minutes - 16.7 MBA man hires Flamond to help fake his own murder to prevent a real one and three more occur. Original Air Date: April 25, 1948 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 ...
EP1714: Crime Files of Flamond: Case of the Twenty-Four Bottles
October 27, 2015 06:01 - 33 minutes - 15.1 MBFive people are poisoned but the cook wasn’t and ate the same food. Original Air Date: April 25, 1944 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 ...
EP1708: Crime Files of Flamond: The Case of the Squealing Duck
October 20, 2015 06:01 - 43 minutes - 19.9 MBA night club comedian hires Flamond because he believes someone is trying to sabotage his act. Original Air Date: April 18, 1944 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 ...
EP1702: Hearthstone of the Death Squad: The Terrifying Letter Murder Case
October 13, 2015 06:01 - 32 minutes - 14.9 MBA public stenographer is killed by a man after she had been forced to type a suicide note. Original Air Date: January 10, 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 Read more ...
EP1696: Hearthstone of the Death Squad: The Marriage Annulment Murder Case
October 06, 2015 06:01 - 32 minutes - 14.7 MBA woman asks her husband for an annulment and then is found murdered. Original Air Date: December 13, 1951 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 ...