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The Great Detectives of Old Time Radio

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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, Ellery Queen,   Dangerous Assignment, Mr. Chameleon, Yours Truly Johnny Dollar, 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 our old time radio detective podcast include Les Damon, Bob Bailey, Brian Donlevy, Karl Swenson, Sidney Smith, and Jack Webb. 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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Episodes

Dangerous Assignment: Find Lenny Fenway (EP4367)

April 17, 2024 06:00 - 31 minutes - 21.6 MB

Today's Mystery: Steve travels to Tibet to rescue an American pilot who provides the key to a critical mission to re-supply Chinese nationalists. Original Radio Broadcast Date: April 15, 1953 Originatimg in Hollywood Starring: Brian Donlevy as Steve Mitchell; Herb Butterfield as the Commissioner; Frank Gerstle; Paul Dubov; Sidney Miller; Stacy Harris Support the show monthly at patreon.greatdetectives.net Patreon Supporter of the Day: Damien, Patreon Supporter since March 2023 Support t...

Ellery Queen: The Green Gorillas (EP4366)

April 16, 2024 06:00 - 33 minutes - 23.4 MB

Today's Mystery: Ellery Queen teams up with a teenage boy to infiltrate a street gang. Original Radio Broadcast Date: February 12, 1947 Support the show monthly at patreon.greatdetectives.netOriginating in New York Patreon Supporter of the Day:Jan, Patreon Supporter Since December 2019 Starring: Lawrence Dobkin, Charlotte Keane, Bill Smith, and Ed Latimer, Mandel Kramer Armchair Detective: Jose Ferrer Support the show on a one-time basis at http://support.greatdetectives.net. Mail a do...

The Falcon: The Case of the Harried Husband (EP4365)

April 15, 2024 06:00 - 37 minutes - 25.7 MB

Today's Mystery:A gigolo who is trying to scam and doublecross various people is murdered. Original Radio Broadcast Date: December 3, 1950 Originating from New York Starring: Les Damon as The Falcon; Ken Paxtor as Sergeant Corbett; Jackson Beck Support the show monthly at patreon.greatdetectives.net Patreon Supporter of the Day: Julie, Patreon Supporter Since September 2018 Support the show on a one-time basis at http://support.greatdetectives.net. Mail a donation to: Adam Graham, PO B...

Dragnet: The Big Kill (EP4364)

April 13, 2024 06:00 - 35 minutes - 24.5 MB

Today's Mystery:Friday and Romero investigate the murder of a police officer in his home.Original Radio Broadcast Date: March 2, 1950 Originating from HollywoodStarring: Jack Webb as Sergeant Joe Friday; Barton Yarborough as Sergeant Ben Romero; Stacy Harris; Jack Kruschen; Herb Butterfield Support the show monthly at patreon.greatdetectives.net Patreon Supporter of the Day: Don, Patreon Supporter since October 2021 Support the show on a one-time basis at http://support.greatdetectives.ne...

Yours Truly Johnny Dollar: The Royal Street Matter (EP4363)

April 12, 2024 06:00 - 39 minutes - 27 MB

Today's Mystery:Johnny goes to New Orleans to investigate why the owner of an insured, burnt-out antique shop hasn't filed a claim, and has expressed no interest in doing so .Original Radio Broadcast Dates: November 25, 1956 Originating from Hollywood Starring: Bob Bailey as Johnny Dollar; Virginia Gregg; Forrest Lewis, Lou Merrill; Lawrence Dobkin; Frank Gerstle When making your travel plans, remember http://johnnydollarair.com Become one of our Patreon Supporters at patreon.greatdetect...

Mr. Chameleon: The Organ Grinder Murder Case (EP4362)

April 11, 2024 06:00 - 39 minutes - 27 MB

Today's Mystery:A young man is shot to death after trying to quit stealing jewelry. Original Radio Broadcast Date: June 8, 1949 Originating from New York CityStarring: Karl Swenson as Mister Chameleon Support the show monthly at patreon.greatdetectives.net Patreon Supporter of the Day: Lisa, Patreon Supporter since July 2015 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 sur...

Dangerous Assignment: Boy Is Used as Courier (EP4361)

April 10, 2024 06:00 - 29 minutes - 20.4 MB

Today's Mystery: Steve is hired as tutor to a French boy with a near photographic memory whose father believes his current tutor is using to smuggle top secret information. Original Radio Broadcast Date: April 8, 1953 Originated in HollywoodStars: Brian Donlevy as Steve Mitchell, Herb Butterfield as the Commissioner, Jeanne Bates, Paul Frees, Larry Dobkin, Jay Novello Support the show monthly at patreon.greatdetectives.net Patreon Supporter of the Day: Laura, Patreon Supporter since Novem...

Ellery Queen: The Adventure of the Wounded Lieutenant (EP4360)

April 09, 2024 06:00 - 24 minutes - 16.6 MB

Today's Mystery :A former police detective is disabled while serving overseas and his battalion members are killed after a native waiter reports their planned attack. But how did the spy know? Original Radio Broadcast Date: November 18, 1943 Originating in New York From the Office of War Information, taken from the network broadcast of a 30 minute episode Starring: Sydney Smith as Ellery Queen, Marian Shockley, Santos Ortega, Ted de Corsia Armchair Detectives: Virginia Fields and Ed Sull...

The Falcon: The Case of the Stooge's Errand (EP4359)

April 08, 2024 06:00 - 37 minutes - 25.6 MB

Today's Mystery:The Falcon is hired to locate a boxing promoter who cheated two men out of a combined $40,000, but has a clever way to make sure they can't collect. Original Radio Broadcast Date: November 26, 1950 Originating from New York Starring: Les Damon as the Falcon; Ken Lynch as Sergeant Corbett; Mandel Kramer; Ralph Bell; Bill Zuckert Support the show monthly at patreon.greatdetectives.net Patreon Supporter of the Day: Bruce, Patreon Supporter since November 2019 Support the sh...

Dragnet: The Big Grifter (EP4358)

April 06, 2024 06:00 - 33 minutes - 23.2 MB

Today's Mystery:Friday and Romero face off against a veteran con-man. Original Radio Broadcast Date: February 23, 1950 Originating from Hollywood Starring: Jack Webb as Sergeant Joe Friday; Barton Yarborough as Sergeant Ben Romero; Herb Butterfield Support the show monthly at patreon.greatdetectives.net Patreon Supporter of the Day: Charlie, Patreon Supporter since October 2019 Support the show on a one-time basis at http://support.greatdetectives.net. Mail a donation to: Adam Graham, ...

Yours Truly Johnny Dollar: The Markham Matter (EP4357)

April 05, 2024 06:00 - 36 minutes - 25.4 MB

Today's Mystery:Johnny goes to San Francisco because a high value company client has seemingly disappeared and her husband is acting suspicious. Original Radio Broadcast Dates: November 18, 1956 Originating from HollywoodStarring: Bob Bailey as Johnny Dollar; Lois Corbett; Frank Nelson; Virginia Gregg; Bert Holland; Paula Winslowe; John Dehner When making your travel plans, remember http://johnnydollarair.com Become one of our Patreon Supporters at patreon.greatdetectives.net Thank you t...

Mr. Chameleon: The Case of the Murdered Gold-Digger (EP4356)

April 04, 2024 06:00 - 44 minutes - 30.6 MB

Today's Mystery:A woman in flashy clothes is murdered in the driveway of a married man who swears he never ever saw her before. Original Radio Broadcast Date: June 1, 1949Originating from New York City Starring: Karl Swenson as Mister Chameleon Support the show monthly at patreon.greatdetectives.net Patreon Supporter of the Day:Shawna, Patreon Supporter since June 2019 Support the show on a one-time basis at http://support.greatdetectives.net. Mail a donation to: Adam Graham, PO Box 159...

Dangerous Assignment: Rescue Rick Perez (EP4355)

April 03, 2024 06:00 - 31 minutes - 21.9 MB

Today's Mystery:Steve goes to Venezuela to rescue a U.S. agent who was investigating a Latin American revolutionary organization. Original Radio Broadcast Date: April 1, 1953 Originating in Hollywood Starring: Brian Donlevy as Steve Mitchell; Herb Butterfield as the Commissioner; Paul Frees; Paul Dubov; Ben Wright; Betty Lou Gerson; Don Diamond Support the show monthly at patreon.greatdetectives.net Patreon Supporter of the Day: Doug, Patreon Supporter since June 2015 Support the show o...

Ellery Queen: The Adventure of the Income Tax Robbery (EP4354)

April 02, 2024 06:00 - 35 minutes - 24.8 MB

Today’s Mystery:A private detective turns to Ellery for help when his income tax blank is stolen, along with sensitive information that could expose his wealthy clients to blackmail. Original Radio Broadcast Date: March 12, 1942 Support the show monthly at patreon.greatdetectives.net Originating in New York Starring: Carleton Young as Ellery Queen; Marian Shockley; Ted De Corsia; Santos Ortega; Maurice Tarplin Armchair Detectives: Manda Hedrom and Mayor Howard W. Jackson of Baltimore (Ov...

The Falcon: The Case of the Puzzling Pinup (EP4353)

April 01, 2024 06:00 - 37 minutes - 34.3 MB

Today's Mystery:A reporter comes to The Falcon to ask him to take part in a blackmail scheme and then dies. Original Radio Broadcast Date: November 19, 1950 Originating from New York Starring: Les Damon as The Falcon; Larry Haines Support the show monthly at patreon.greatdetectives.net Patreon Supporter of the Day: Martin, Patreon Supporter since September 2017 Support the show on a one-time basis at http://support.greatdetectives.net. Mail a donation to: Adam Graham, PO Box 15913, Boi...

Hollywood Star Time: Hot Spot (EP4352s)

March 31, 2024 06:00 - 36 minutes - 25.5 MB

Today's Mystery:Based on the movie I Wake Up Screaming, a Broadway promoter is suspected of murdering an up-and-coming actress, by a dogged police officer who always gets his man .Original Radio Broadcast Date: July 27, 1946 Originating in Hollywood Starring: Brian Donlevy as Frankie Christopher; Vincent Price as Ed Cornell; Lurene Tuttle; Gloria Blondell; Theodore Von Elt; Harry Bartell; David Ellis; Elliott Reid My review of I Wake Up Screaming Support the show monthly at patreon.great...

Dragnet: The Big Girl (EP4352)

March 30, 2024 06:00 - 42 minutes - 28.9 MB

Today's Mystery:Friday and Romero investigating a series of robberies, beatings, and shootings committed by a beautiful woman. Original Radio Broadcast Date: February 9, 1950 Originating from Hollywood Starring: Jack Webb as Sergeant Joe Friday; Barton Yarborough as Sergeant Ben Romero; Herb Butterfield Support the show monthly at patreon.greatdetectives.net Patreon Supporter of the Day: David, Patreon Supporter since March 2021 Support the show on a one-time basis at http://support.gre...

Yours Truly Johnny Dollar: The Big Scoop Matter (EP4351)

March 29, 2024 06:00 - 42 minutes - 28.9 MB

Today's Mystery: Johnny goes to New York to protect a friend, a reporter on the trail of a big story, who has already had multiple attempts on his life. Original Radio Broadcast Date: November 11, 1956 Originating from HollywoodStarring: Bob Bailey as Johnny Dollar; Virginia Gregg; Russell Thorson, Barney Phillips, Stacy Harris, Larry Thor, Parley Baer, Les Tremayne When making your travel plans, remember http://johnnydollarair.com Become one of our Patreon Supporters at patreon.greatdete...

Mr. Chameleon: Murder in the House of Torture (EP4350)

March 28, 2024 06:00 - 36 minutes - 25.3 MB

Today's Mystery:Mr. Chameleon is called in to investigate a series of bizarre murders committed in a phony funeral home. Original Radio Broadcast Date: May 25, 1949 Originating from New York CityStarring: Karl Swenson as Mister Chameleon Support the show monthly at patreon.greatdetectives.net Patreon Supporter of the Day: Christine, Patreon Supporter since November 2023 Support the show on a one-time basis at http://support.greatdetectives.net. Mail a donation to: Adam Graham, PO Box 15...

Dangerous Assignment: Find Antonina (EP4349)

March 27, 2024 06:00 - 33 minutes - 23 MB

Today's Mystery: Steve goes to Portugal to find a young woman who'd been in the U.S. illegally and find out why she intentionally had herself deported. Original Radio Broadcast Date: March 25, 1953 Originated in Hollywood Stars: Brian Donlevy as Steve Mitchell, Herb Butterfield as the Commissioner, Bill Conrad, Virginia Gregg, Harry Bartell, Tony Barrett, Ralph Moody Support the show monthly at patreon.greatdetectives.net Patreon Supporter of the Day: John Patreon Support Since May 2017 ...

Dr. Tim, Detective: The Mystery of the Roller Coaster Ride and Adventures in Research: The Health Detective (EP4348)

March 26, 2024 06:00 - 40 minutes - 28.2 MB

Today'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 ...

The Falcon: The Case of the Widow's Gorilla (EP4347)

March 25, 2024 06:00 - 36 minutes - 25 MB

Today's Mystery:A businessman who drove his rival out of business wants Waring to prove he didn't kill him and suggests suicide. Original Radio Broadcast Date: November 12, 1950 Originating from New York Starring: Les Damon as the Falcon; Bill Zuckert; Mandel Kramer Support the show monthly at patreon.greatdetectives.net Patreon Supporter of the Day: Philip, Patreon Supporter since December 2019 Support the show on a one-time basis at http://support.greatdetectives.net. Mail a donation...

Dragnet: The Child Killer (EP4346)

March 23, 2024 06:00 - 38 minutes - 26.3 MB

Today's Mystery:Friday and Romero search for two missing girls. Original Radio Broadcast Date: February 2, 1950 Originating from HollywoodStarring: Jack Webb as Sergeant Joe Friday; Barton Yarborough as Sergeant Ben Romero; Jack Kruschen; Herb Butterfield; Bill Johnstone Support the show monthly at patreon.greatdetectives.net Patreon Supporter of the Day: David, Patreon Supporter since January 2019 Support the show on a one-time basis at http://support.greatdetectives.net. Mail a donati...

Yours Truly Johnny Dollar: The Silent Queen Matter, Episodes Three, Four, and Five (EP4345)

March 22, 2024 06:00 - 51 minutes - 35.4 MB

Today's Mystery:It turns out a murdered penny arcade owner was the long-thought-dead husband of a silent movie queen. That's the first of many lies Johnny has to sort through to find the truth. Original Radio Broadcast Dates: October 31, November 1 and 2, 1956  Originating from Hollywood Starring: Bob Bailey as Johnny Dollar; Paula Winslowe; Virginia Gregg; Vic Perrin; Paul Dubov; Frank Gerstle; John Dehner; Lawrence Dobkin; Chester Stratton When making your travel plans, remember http://...

Mr. Chameleon: The Forbidden Marriage Murder Case (EP4344)

March 21, 2024 06:00 - 40 minutes - 27.9 MB

Today's Mystery:Mr. Chameleon investigates the murder of a young actress who was forbidden by her aunt and uncle to marry her older, scandal-plagued leading man. Original Radio Broadcast Date: May 18, 1949 Originating from New York CityStarring: Karl Swenson as Mister Chameleon Support the show monthly at patreon.greatdetectives.net Patreon Supporter of the Day: George, Patreon Supporter since October 2015 Support the show on a one-time basis at http://support.greatdetectives.net. Mail ...

Dangerous Assignment: Stolen Information Group (EP4343)

March 20, 2024 06:00 - 34 minutes - 23.7 MB

Today's Mystery:Steve goes to Norway to impersonate a captured courier who was about to collect a payoff from a gang that dealt in stolen information. Steve arrives to find someone's beaten him to the punch - and got murdered for his effort. Original Radio Broadcast Date: March 18, 1953 Originating in Hollywood Starring: Brian Donlevy as Steve Mitchell; Herb Butterfield as the Commissioner; Betty Lou Gerson; Dan O'Herlihy; GeGe Pearson; Paul Frees Support the show monthly at patreon.great...

Yours Truly Johnny Dollar: The Silent Queen Matter, Episodes One and Two (EP4342)

March 19, 2024 06:00 - 41 minutes - 28.5 MB

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, 1956 Originating from HollywoodStarring: Bob Bailey as Johnny Dollar; Paula Winslowe; Virginia Gregg; Vic Perrin; Paul Dubov; Frank Gerstle; John Dehner; Lawrence Dobkin; Chester Stratton Also a discussion of all the possible origins of the phrase, "The Real McCoy" When making your...

The Falcon: The Case of the Rich Racketeer (EP4341)

March 18, 2024 06:00 - 40 minutes - 27.7 MB

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, 1950 Originating from New YorkStarring: Les Damon as the Falcon Support the show monthly at patreon.greatdetectives.net Patreon Supporter of the Day: Anton, Patreon Supporter since December 2023 Support the show on a one-time basis at http://support.greatdetectives.net. Mail a donation to: Adam Graham, PO Box 15913, ...

Dragnet: The Big Man, Part Two (EP4340)

March 16, 2024 06:00 - 38 minutes - 26.8 MB

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, 1950 Originating from HollywoodStarring: Jack Webb as Sergeant Joe Friday; Barton Yarborough as Sergeant Ben Romero; Herb Butterfield Support the show monthly at patreon.greatdetectives.net Patreon Supporter of the Day: John, Patreon Supporter Since March 2020 Support the show on a one-time basis at ...

Yours Truly Johnny Dollar: The Phantom Chase Matter, Episodes Eight and Nine (EP4339)

March 15, 2024 06:00 - 42 minutes - 29.4 MB

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, 1956 Originating from Hollywood Starring: Bob Bailey as Johnny Dollar; Michael Ann Barrett; Jack Edwards; Ben Wright; Virginia Gregg; Don Diamond; Forrest Lewis; Richard Crenna When making your travel plans, remember http://johnnydollarair.com Become one of our Patreon Supporters at patreon.greatdetectives.ne...

Mr. Chameleon: The Picture on the Wall Murder Case (EP4338)

March 14, 2024 06:00 - 38 minutes - 26.6 MB

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

Dangerous Assignment: Ghost Ship (EP4337)

March 13, 2024 06:00 - 30 minutes - 21.2 MB

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, 1953 Originating in Hollywood Starring: Brian Donlevy as Steve Mitchell; Herb Butterfield as the Commissioner Support the show monthly at patreon.greatdetectives.net Patreon Supporter of the Day: Alana, Patreon Supporter since September 2015 Support the show on a one-time basis at http://support.great...

Yours Truly Johnny Dollar: The Phantom Chase Matter, Episodes Six and Seven (EP4336)

March 12, 2024 06:00 - 48 minutes - 33.1 MB

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, 1956 Originating from HollywoodStarring: Bob Bailey as Johnny Dollar, Michael Ann Barrett, Jack Edwards, Ben Wright, Virginia Gregg, Don Diamond, Forrest Lewis, Richard Crenna When making your travel plans, remember http://johnnydollarair.com...

The Falcon: The Case of the Double Exposure (EP4335)

March 11, 2024 06:00 - 36 minutes - 25 MB

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, 1950 Originating from New YorkStarring: Les Damon as The Falcon; Ken Lynch as Sergeant Corbett; Maurice Tarplin; Mandel Kramer Support the show monthly at patreon.greatdetectives.net Patreon Supporter of the Day: Mick, Patreon Supporter since June 2015 Support the show on a one-time basis at http...

Sherlock Holmes: The Elusive Agent (Complete Adventure) (EP4334s)

March 10, 2024 07:00 - 1 hour - 54.2 MB

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, 1949 Originating in New York Starring: John Stanley as Holmes; George Spelvin as Watson We're joined by special Guest Tom Fox of the Compliance Podcast Network and the Adventures in Compliance Podcast Listen to my guest appearance on ...

Dragnet: The Big Man, Part One (EP4334)

March 09, 2024 07:00 - 36 minutes - 24.9 MB

Today's Mystery:Friday goes undercover in a narcotics gang to get to the get a drug kingpin. Original Radio Broadcast Date: January 12, 1950 Originating from Hollywood Starring: Jack Webb as Sergeant Joe Friday; Barton Yarborough as Sergeant Ben Romero; Sidney Miller; Herb Butterfield; William Conrad; Peggy Webber Support the show monthly at patreon.greatdetectives.net Patreon Supporter of the Day: David, Patreon Supporter since January 2019 Support the show on a one-time basis at http:...

Yours Truly Johnny Dollar: The Phantom Chase Matter, Episodes Three, Four, and Five (EP4333)

March 08, 2024 07:00 - 47 minutes - 32.4 MB

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, 1956 Originating from Hollywood Starring: Bob Bailey as Johnny Dollar; Marvin Miller; Junius Matthews; Herb Ellis; D. J. Thompson; Herb Butterfield; Tony Barrett; Barbara Eiler When making your travel plans, remember http://johnnydollarair.com Support our Listener Support Campaign Complete our Advertising Survey...

Mr. Chameleon: The Case of Murder and the Attractive Shoplifter (EP4332)

March 07, 2024 07:00 - 35 minutes - 24.8 MB

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, 1949 Originating from New York City Starring: Karl Swenson as Mister Chameleon Support the show monthly at patreon.greatdetectives.net Welcome to our latest Patreon supporter, Cathy Patreon Supporter of the Day: Loren, Patreon Supporter Since September 2021 Support the show on a one-time basis at http://support.gre...

Dangerous Assignment: Henrich Schwandorff (EP4331)

March 06, 2024 07:00 - 29 minutes - 20.5 MB

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, 1953 Originated in Hollywood Stars: Brian Donlevy as Steve Mitchell, Herb Butterfield as the Commissioner, Henry Roland, Jim Davis, Paul Frees, Paul Frees Support the show monthly at patreon.greatdetectives.net Welcome to our latest Patreon supporter, Mark Patreon Supporter of the Day: Donna-Patreon Supporter since March 2023 Support...

Yours Truly Johnny Dollar: The Phantom Chase Matter, Episodes One and Two (EP4330)

March 05, 2024 07:00 - 39 minutes - 27 MB

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, 1956 Originated from HollywoodStarring: Bob Bailey as Johnny Dollar; Michael Ann Barrett; Jack Edwards; Ben Wright; Virginia Gregg; Don Diamond; Forrest Lewis; Richard Crenna When making your travel plans, remember http://johnnydollarair.com Become one of our Patreon Supporters at patreon...

The Falcon: The Case of the Double Nephews (EP4329)

March 04, 2024 07:00 - 33 minutes - 23.3 MB

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, 1950 Originating from New York Starring: Les Damon as the Falcon Support the show monthly at patreon.greatdetectives.net Patreon Supporter of the Day: Gavin, Patreon Supporter Since November 2021 Support the show on a one-time basis at http://support.greatdetectives.net. Mail a donation to: Adam Graham, PO Box 15913, Boise, I...

Twice Told Tale - The McCoy: Three Wayward Girls and Yours Truly Johnny Dollar: The Starlet Matter (EP4328s)

March 02, 2024 07:00 - 1 hour - 50.5 MB

Once again, we take a look at an old time radio script that was recycled. In this case, the script was a pilot for a new radio series, The McCoy, and then was reused as an episode of Yours Truly Johnny Dollar. The McCoy is called in by an agent who fears that one of his clients, a promising actress, will be murdered. While they're talking, a phone call comes in and they learn she was strangled to death. Originating in Hollywood Audition date: April 24, 1951 Starring: Howard Duff as The Mc...

Dragnet: The Big Escape (EP4328)

March 02, 2024 07:00 - 44 minutes - 30.8 MB

Today's Mystery:Joe Friday arrests an old army buddy for armed robbery.Original Radio Broadcast Date: January 5, 1950 Originating from HollywoodStarring: Jack Webb as Sergeant Joe Friday; Barton Yarborough as Sergeant Ben Romero; Herb Butterfield; Stacy Harris. Support the show monthly at patreon.greatdetectives.net Patreon Supporter of the Day: Max, Patreon Supporter Since November 2015 Support the show on a one-time basis at http://support.greatdetectives.net. Mail a donation to: Adam ...

Yours Truly Johnny Dollar: The Primrose Matter, Episodes Three, Four, and Five (EP4327)

March 01, 2024 07:00 - 46 minutes - 31.9 MB

Today's Mystery:Johnny gets into Primrose Camp, where he suspects two robbers are hiding out with $100,000 and finds the owners living in fear and being pushed around by a phony nephew. Original Radio Broadcast Dates: October 10, 11, and 12, 1956 Originated from HollywoodStarring: Bob Bailey as Johnny Dollar; Marvin Miller; Junius Matthews; Herb Ellis; D. J. Thompson; Herb Butterfield; Tony Barrett; Barbara Eiler When making your travel plans, remember http://johnnydollarair.com Become on...

Mr. Chameleon: The Case of the Target for Murder (EP4326)

February 29, 2024 07:00 - 35 minutes - 24.5 MB

Today's Mystery:A woman wearing a fortune in jewels is murdered after leaving a night club. Original Radio Broadcast Date: April 27, 1949 Originated from New York CityStarring: Karl Swenson as Mister Chameleon Support the show monthly at patreon.greatdetectives.net Patreon Supporter of the Day: Lisa, Patreon Supporter since October 2021 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 ...

Dangerous Assignment: Black Market in Jewels (EP4325)

February 28, 2024 07:00 - 30 minutes - 21.3 MB

Today's Mystery:Steve is sent to break up a black market founded on jewel thefts that is destabilizing the Mediterranean. To fight them, Steve plans to steal a necklace before the thief can Original Radio Broadcast Date: February 25, 1953 Originating in Hollywood Starring: Brian Donlevy as Steve Mitchell; Herb Butterfield as the Commissioner; Dan Riss; Hal Gerard; Betty Lou Gerson; Paul Dubov; Tony Barrett Support the show monthly at patreon.greatdetectives.net Patreon Supporter of the D...

Yours Truly Johnny Dollar: The Primrose Matter, Episodes One and Two (EP4324)

February 27, 2024 07:00 - 46 minutes - 32.3 MB

Today's Mystery: Johnny goes to Arizona in search of a gang of robbers who stole a $100,000 payroll and have already committed murder. Original Radio Broadcast Dates: October 8 and 9, 1956 Originated from Hollywood Stars: Bob Bailey as Johnny Dollar.Marvin Miller, Junius Matthews, Herb Ellis, D. J. Thompson, Herb Butterfield, Tony Barrett, Barbara EilerW hen making your travel plans, remember http://johnnydollarair.com Support our Listener support campaign Fill out our advertising surve...

The Falcon: The Case of the Careless Client (EP4323)

February 26, 2024 07:00 - 43 minutes - 30.1 MB

Today's Mystery:A woman hires The Falcon to protect her from a racketeer who wants to kill her, but she isn't telling him the whole story. Original Radio Broadcast Date: October 15, 1950 Originating from New York Starring: Les Damon as the Falcon, Mandel KramerSupport our Listener Support campaign! Take our Special Advertising survey at https://adsurvey.greatdetectives.net Become one of our Patreon supporters at patreon.greatdetectives.net Patreon Supporter of the Day: Delilah, Patreon...

Police Headquarters: KO'd and Infiltrating the Mob (EP4322s)

February 25, 2024 07:00 - 35 minutes - 24.3 MB

Today's Mysteries :Episode 18:A police captain takes in a night at the fights and finds himself in the middle of a murder investigation when the winning boxer drops dead .Episode 20:An officer goes undercover in hopes of recovering uncut diamonds stolen from a jewelry store. Original Radio Broadcast Date: 1932 Originated in New YorkSupport the show monthly at patreon.greatdetectives.net Patreon Supporter of the Day: Tommy, Patreon Support Since August the show on a one-time basis at htt...

Dragnet: The Roseland Roof Murders (EP4322)

February 24, 2024 07:00 - 32 minutes - 22.6 MB

Todays Mystery:Friday and Romero search for a trigger-happy gang of hold-up men. Original Radio Broadcast Date: December 29, 1949 Originating from HollywoodStarred: Jack Webb as Sergeant Joe Friday, Barton Yarborough as Sergeant Ben Romero, Herb Butterfield Support the show monthly at patreon.greatdetectives.net Patreon Supporter of the Day:James, Patreon Supporter since July 2022 Support the show on a one-time basis at http://support.greatdetectives.net. Mail a donation to: Adam Graham...

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