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
EP1690: Hearthstone of the Deathsquad: The Unheeded Warning Murder Case
September 29, 2015 06:01 - 34 minutes - 15.7 MBA secretary is warned to leave her job and a murder occurs in her office. Original Air Date: August 30, 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 ...
EP1546: Man from Homicide: Old Man Kelso
April 14, 2015 06:01 - 36 minutes - 16.5 MBA millionaire calls the police when he fears his brother-in-law will murder him. Original Air Date: July 16, 1951 Support the show. Read more ...
EP1540: Man from Homicide: The Donald Shellbarger Murder
April 07, 2015 06:01 - 37 minutes - 17 MBLou Dana investigates the murder of eighteen year old drug dealer. Original Air Date: July 9, 1951 Support the show. Read more ...
EP1534: Man From Homicide: The Winthrop Case
March 31, 2015 06:01 - 33 minutes - 15.4 MBLt. Dana investigates the murder of a man killed at a shady love nest. Audition Date: September 16, 1950 Support the show. Read more ...
EP1402: Easy Money: Charity Benefit Racket
October 28, 2014 06:01 - 32 minutes - 14.9 MBMike Trent becomes suspicious of the operation of a charity Monte Carlo night when one man begins to win-a lot. Original Air Date: May 18, 1955 Support the show. Read more ...
EP1396: Easy Money: The Basketball Pool Racket
October 21, 2014 06:01 - 31 minutes - 14.7 MBWhen a basketball player is shot, Mike Trent blames the big basketball pool cartel and has a plan to bring it down by picking up all twelve games in the pool. Original Air Date: January 6, 1955 Support the show. Read more ...
EP1390:Easy Money: The Gem Switch
October 14, 2014 06:01 - 31 minutes - 14.4 MBA small jewelry store has a $5,000 ruby disappear and be replaced with a duplicate. Mike Trent thinks he knows how to get it back-with the aid of a third hand. Original Air Date: December 19, 1954 Support the show. Read more ...
EP1384: Easy Money: Galloping Ivories
October 07, 2014 06:01 - 32 minutes - 14.7 MBMike Trent sets out to expose a big time gambler taking wealthy kids’ money in a crooked craps game. Original Air Date: November 14, 1954
EP1378: Easy Money: Football Pool Racket
September 30, 2014 06:01 - 34 minutes - 15.8 MBMike Trent is forced to work for a football pool kingpin to find the truth of how multiple winning tickets are being cashed. Original Air Date: October 3, Read more ...
EP1214: Poice Blotter Murder at the Windsor
March 22, 2014 06:01 - 28 minutes - 13.2 MBSergeant Sam Willoughby investigates a murder at a theater where jealous run deep. Original Air Date: 1957 Support the program…http://support.greatdetectives.net Become one of our friends on Facebook….http://facebook Read more ...
EP1208: Police Blotter: Homicide by Hurricane
March 15, 2014 06:01 - 30 minutes - 14.1 MBAn inventor is killed by his own wind tunnel. Original Air Date: 1957 Support the show..http://support.greatdetectives.net
EP1099: Yours Truly Johnny Dollar: The Silver Blue Matter, Part Five and Dr. Tim Detective: The Man from Hiroshima
November 08, 2013 06:01 - 34 minutes - 16 MBJohnny knows who’s behind the theft and it’ll break a woman’s heart. Original Air Date: May 11, 1956 What’s spoiling Dr. Tim’s X-ray films? Original Air Read more ...
EP1093: Yours Truly Johnny Dollar: The Callicles Matter, Part Five and Dr. Tim, Detective: Poisoner at Large
November 01, 2013 07:45 - 33 minutes - 15.1 MBThe police join the search for the missing investment banker. Original Air Da Read more ...
EP1081: Yours Truly Johnny Dollar: The Shepherd Matter, Part Five and Dr. Tim Detective: The Mystery of the Chest of Dynamite
October 18, 2013 06:01 - 35 minutes - 16.3 MBJohnny is confronted by an armed murder suspect. Original Air Date: April 20, 1956 On a hike in a the forest, Dr. Time finds a boy deathly ill, but why. Original Air Date: 1948
EP1075: Yours Truly Johnny Dollar: The Laird Douglas-Douglas of Heatherscote Matter, Part Five and Dr. Tim Detective: The Dog Who Did and Didn’t
October 11, 2013 06:01 - 5 MBWith three people dead, Johnny has to find a murderer even if it means bringing down an empire. Original Air Date: April 13, 1956 Dr. Tim investigates an out of season case of Rocky Mountai Read more ...
EP1075: Yours Truly Johnny Dollar: The Laird Douglas-Douglas of Heatherscote Matter, Part Five and Dr. Tim Detective: The Dog Who Did and Di
October 11, 2013 06:01 - 34 minutes - 15.9 MBWith three people dead, Johnny has to find a murderer even if it means bringing down an empire. Original Air Date: April 13, 1956 Dr. Tim investigates an out of season case of Rocky Mountai Read more ...
EP1063: Yours Truly Johnny Dollar: The Lamar Matter, Part Five and Dr. Tim Detective: The Second Alarm
September 27, 2013 06:01 - 37 minutes - 17 MBJohnny thinks he founds the killer but is in for a surprise. Original Air Date: March 30, 1956 Become one of our friends on Facebook…
EP1057: Yours Truly Johnny Dollar: The Jolly Rogers Fraud Matter, Part Five and Dr. Tim, Detective: The Man from Trouble Creek
September 20, 2013 06:01 - 36 minutes - 16.7 MBJohnny confronts the killer and faces death. Original Air Date: March 23, 195 Read more ...
EP1051: Yours Truly Johnny Dollar: The Clinton Matter, Part Five and Dr. Tim Detective: The Guest in Number Two
September 13, 2013 06:01 - 38 minutes - 17.8 MBThe final showdown arrives in Clinton. Original Air Date: March 16, 1956 A man upstairs is shot while Jill gets the measles. Original Air Date: 1948 Support the listener suppor Read more ...
EP0964: The Big Guy: Patent Leather Bag
June 04, 2013 06:01 - 33 minutes - 15.2 MBJosh, Jr. and Debbie are accused of stealing a leather bag by their landlady and Josh Sharp finds himself investigating a mysterious death. Original Air Date: October 29, 1950 Become one of our friends on Facebook… http://www.facebook.com/radiodetectives Take the l Read more ...
EP0958: The Big Guy: The Case of the Villanious Friend
May 28, 2013 06:01 - 35 minutes - 16.1 MBA man in prison for robbery escapes with the help of a lifer…but why? Original Air Date: August 27, 1950 Become one of our friends on Facebook… http://www.facebook.com/radiodetectives Take the listener survey at h Read more ...
EP0952: The Big Guy: The Unheard Voice
May 21, 2013 06:01 - 37 minutes - 17 MBJoshua Sharp tries to clear a man who runs a carousel whose beloved by his children. Original Air Date: May 7, 1950 Become one of our friends on Facebook… http://www.facebook.com/radiodetectives Take the listener survey at
EP0817: Call the Police: The Case of the Unknown Strangler
December 11, 2012 06:01 - 33 minutes - 15.4 MBBill Grant is confronted by a series of psychotic murders. Original Air Date: July 20, 1948 Become one of our friends on Facebook…
EP0812: Call the Police: The Case of the Suntower Mystery Mansion
December 04, 2012 06:01 - 35 minutes - 16.1 MBBill Grant investigates the death of a wealthy rich woman who became obsessed with the occult. Original Air Date: July 6, 1948 Become one of our Read more ...
EP0807: Call the Police: The Case of the Violent Vegetables
November 27, 2012 06:01 - 32 minutes - 14.7 MBA fruit stand owner is threatened with losing his vending license due to an upset banker. He then disappears. Original Air Date: June 17, 1947 Become one of our friends on Facebook̷ Read more ...
EP0802: Call the Police: The Case of the Kidnapped Killers
November 20, 2012 07:07 - 32 minutes - 14.8 MBBill Grant investigates the case of a murdered boxer. Original Air Date: June 10, 1947 Become one of our friends on Facebook…
EP0797: Call the Police: The Porter Case
November 13, 2012 06:01 - 33 minutes - 15.2 MBNew Police Commissioner Bill Grant investigates the murder of a blackmailer where a husband and his wife confess. Original Air Date: June 3, 1947
EP0750s: Pete Kelly's Blues: Gus Trudeau (Audition)
September 08, 2012 06:01 - 30 minutes - 14.1 MBPete Kelly’s old mentor escapes prison and is tagged for a murder rap. And everyone assumes Pete knows where is.
EP0750s: Pete Kelly’s Blues: Gus Trudeau (Audition)
September 08, 2012 06:01 - 5 MBPete Kelly’s old mentor escapes prison and is tagged for a murder rap. And everyone assumes Pete knows where is.
EP0742: Leonidas Witherall: The Corpse Meets a Deadline
August 28, 2012 06:01 - 32 minutes - 15.1 MBLeonidas investigates the death of a newspaper editor who was not wanting for enemies. Original Air Date: April 22, Read more ...
EP0737: Leonidas Witherall: Murder on the Train
August 21, 2012 06:01 - 32 minutes - 15.1 MBLeonidas investigates a murder on a train. Original Air Da Read more ...
EP0732: Leonidas Witherall: The State Fair Murder Case
August 14, 2012 06:01 - 33 minutes - 15.5 MBMr. Witherall goes to the state fair with Mrs. Mullet and finds himself judging a preserve cont Read more ...
EP0727: Leonidas Witherall: The Reunion
August 07, 2012 06:01 - 32 minutes - 14.8 MBAt a high school reunion, a group of football pals actually hates the leading member and he’s promptly killed. Original Air Date: Se Read more ...
EP0722: Leonidas Witherall: Murder at Dandy's Dream
July 31, 2012 06:01 - 31 minutes - 14.5 MBLeonidas Witherall goes to the mountains to vacation and has to a save a man from a wire. However, he soon stumbles into Read more ...
EP0722: Leonidas Witherall: Murder at Dandy’s Dream
July 31, 2012 06:01 - 5 MBLeonidas Witherall goes to the mountains to vacation and has to a save a man from a wire. However, he soon stumbles into Read more ...
EP0717: Leonidas Witherall: Mrs. Mullet Disappears
July 24, 2012 06:01 - 32 minutes - 15 MBMrs Mullet disappears in a daring daytime kidnapping and then is returned and dedicated to finding the kidnappers.< Read more ...
EP0712: Leonidas Witherall: Dead Man In the Closet
July 17, 2012 06:01 - 36 minutes - 16.8 MBAt a party for a local organization at his home, Leonidas finds a corpse in the closet.
EP0707: Pete Kelly's Blues: June Gould
July 10, 2012 06:01 - 34 minutes - 16 MBPete tries to find a missing female singer at the request of her worried mother. Original Air Date: September 19, 1951 Read more ...
Pete Kelly's Blues: June Gould
July 10, 2012 06:01 - 34 minutes - 16 MBOriginal Release: July 10, 2012 Pete tries to find a missing female singer at the request of her worried mother. Original Air Date: September 19, 1951 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 Give us a call at 208-991-4783 Take the listener survey at https://survey.greatdetectives.net Check out our social media at https:...
EP0707: Pete Kelly’s Blues: June Gould
July 10, 2012 06:01 - 5 MBPete tries to find a missing female singer at the request of her worried mother. Original Air Date: September 19, 1951 Read more ...
Pete Kelly's Blues: Dr. Jonathan Budd and the Dutchman
July 03, 2012 06:01 - 31 minutes - 14.3 MBOriginal Release Date: July 3, 2012 Pete Kelly tries to save a distinguished-looking old doctor from a gangster. Original Air Date: September 12, 1951 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 Give us a call at 208-991-4783 Take the listener survey at https://survey.greatdetectives.net Check out our social media at https:/...
EP0702: Pete Kelly's Blues: Dr. Jonathan Budd and the Dutchman
July 03, 2012 06:01 - 31 minutes - 14.3 MBPete Kelly tries to save a distinguished-looking old doctor from a gangster.
EP0702: Pete Kelly’s Blues: Dr. Jonathan Budd and the Dutchman
July 03, 2012 06:01 - 5 MBPete Kelly tries to save a distinguished-looking old doctor from a gangster.
EP0697: Pete Kelly's Blues: Zelda
June 26, 2012 06:01 - 33 minutes - 15.5 MBThe ex-wife of Kelly’s record producer asks him to ask the producer for an old record. Trouble f Read more ...
EP0697: Pete Kelly’s Blues: Zelda
June 26, 2012 06:01 - 5 MBThe ex-wife of Kelly’s record producer asks him to ask the producer for an old record. Trouble f Read more ...
Pete Kelly's Blues: Zelda
June 26, 2012 06:01 - 33 minutes - 15.5 MBOriginal Release Date: June 26, 2012 The ex-wife of Kelly’s record producer asks him to ask the producer for an old record. Trouble follows. Original Air Date: September 5, 1951 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 Give us a call at 208-991-4783 Take the listener survey at https://survey.greatdetectives.net Check out ...
Pete Kelly's Blues: Hot Letters
June 19, 2012 06:01 - 37 minutes - 17.4 MBOriginal Release Date: June 19, 2012 Some mugs plant a letter on Pete Kelly, but when a gunman takes a shot at Kelly, an altar boy dies in the crossfire. Original Air Date: July 25, 1951 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 Give us a call at 208-991-4783 Take the listener survey at https://survey.greatdetectives.net...
EP0692: Pete Kelly's Blues: Hot Letters
June 19, 2012 06:01 - 37 minutes - 17.4 MBSome mugs plant a letter on Pete Kelly, but when a gunman takes a shot at Kelly, an altar boy dies in the crossfire. Original Air Date: July 25, 1951 Take our listener Read more ...
EP0692: Pete Kelly’s Blues: Hot Letters
June 19, 2012 06:01 - 5 MBSome mugs plant a letter on Pete Kelly, but when a gunman takes a shot at Kelly, an altar boy dies in the crossfire. Original Air Date: July 25, 1951 Take our listener Read more ...
EP0687: Pete Kelly's Blues: Vera Brand
June 12, 2012 06:01 - 34 minutes - 15.9 MBPete finds himself being forced into marriage with a mobster’s girl. Original Air Date: July 11, 1951 Take our li Read more ...