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| Columbo: "Last Salute to the Commodore" (1976) | 16 Jan 2023 | 00:39:11 | |
'Twas then that I wished that I was dead and Columbo could go to sea no more. "Last Salute to the Commodore" was the sixth episode of Columbo's fifth season, which aired on May 2, 1976. Starring Peter Falk, Columbo is a crime drama series that follows the adventures of the ostensibly-bumbling, quietly-cunning Lieutenant Columbo. The formula is simple: The audience gets to see a too-clever-by-half killer attempt to get away with a crime, and then watch Columbo toy with — and ultimately bust — the murderer. It's great fun. "Last Salute to the Commodore" was at one time conceived as a send-off to the series. Directed by Danger Man and The Prisoner star Patrick McGoohan, it's attracted a reputation as a baffling mess that somewhat randomly breaks the mold set by the series. It's all about In addition to Falk, it also stars The Man from U.N.C.L.E.'s Robert Vaughn, Wilfrid Hyde-White, John Dehner, Dennis Dugan, Diane Baker, Bruce Kirby, Joshua Brant, Susan Foster, Fred Draper, Rod McCary, and John Finnegan. Listen to Áine and Kevin meander around the mizzenmast with topics like pacing, Patrick McGoohan's career, and behind-the-scenes Mystery to Me drama. Follow us on the usual social media suspects: And send your stenciled messages to mysterytomepodcast@gmail.com. Mystery to Me is a production of Mystery Sheet LLC. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info. | |||
| Dragnet 1967: "The Big Neighbor" and "The Big Dog" (1967) | 09 Jan 2023 | 00:38:38 | |
"The Big Neighbor" ran as the fifth episode of Dragnet 1967's second season, airing on October 12, 1967. It stars Jack Webb and Harry Morgan, with appearances from Randy Stuart, Ann Morgan Guilbert, John Nolan, Kent McCord, Hal Lynch, Rhoda Williams, and Joseph Gallison. Crime takes a backseat to football, pushy neighbors, and strange vibes in this installment, which sees Officer Bill Gannon invite Sergeant Joe Friday to his suburban abode for a hang-out session. "The Big Dog" was the eleventh episode of Dragnet 1967's second season. It aired on November 23, 1967. Jack Webb and Harry Morgan are back, along with Merry Anders, Art Gilmore, Luana Anders, Bart Burns, Phil Arnold, Bonnie Hughes, Jean Inness, Doodles Weaver, Monty Margetts, Maidie Norman, and Alma Platt. In this surreal canine caper, Friday and Gannon must fetch evidence around a devious detachment of dishonest dogs. You see, these hustling hounds, these criminal curs, these mendacious mutts, are making off with innocent women's purses. You read that right! Listen to Áine and Kevin bark about Dragnet's Dognet episodes, Friday's weekends. and the strange vibes with Gannon's wife, Eileen. Follow us on the usual social media suspects: And send your hastily-snapped crime scene photos of purloining pups to mysterytomepodcast@gmail.com. Mystery to Me is a production of Mystery Sheet LLC. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info. | |||
| The Fugitive (1993) | 07 Nov 2022 | 00:44:11 | |
The Fugitive is a 1993 action thriller film directed by Andrew Davis. Based on an influential 1960s television series, the picture stars Harrison Ford and Tommy Lee Jones, along with Sela Ward, Joe Pantoliano, Andreas Katsulas, and Jeroen Krabbe. Ford stars as Dr. Richard Kimble, a brilliant physician who's wrongly accused of murdering his wife. Kimble goes on the run to clear his name, pursued by the cunning U.S. Deputy Marshal Samuel Gerard. Áine and Kevin track down topics like on-the-lam lifestyles, phony narratives about murderers, Irish musicians, and stolen Hoosier valor. Follow us on the usual social media suspects: And send photos from the Devlin-MacGregor Pharmaceuticals junket in Cancun, Mexico to mysterytomepodcast@gmail.com. Mystery to Me is a production of Mystery Sheet LLC. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info. | |||
| The Penguin Pool Murder (1932) | 22 Mar 2021 | 01:05:45 | |
Prepare to plunge into a parable of penguins and peril! The Penguin Pool Murder is a 1932 film directed by George Archainbaud, starring Edna May Oliver and James Gleason. The pre-Code flick is based on the 1931 novel of the same name by Stuart Palmer. Oliver stars as the peerless Hildegarde Withers, a formidable schoolteacher who becomes embroiled in a icy murder mystery while on a field trip to the New York Aquarium in Coney Island. Gleason plays the snarky detective Oscar Piper, who looks to Ms. Withers for advice while trying to solve this cold-hearted homicide. And who doesn't love a movie about two sleuths who prove to be a birds of a feather? From its Depression Era weirdness to its fun characters, The Penguin Pool Murder is a delightful rookery romp. Listen to Áine and Kevin prattle on about the perfection of penguins, progressive politics, and pernicious personal perfidy. Follow us on the usual social media suspects: And send us mysterious and intriguing missives at mysterytomepodcast@gmail.com. Mystery to Me is a production of Mystery Sheet LLC. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info. | |||
| After the Thin Man (1936) | 17 Mar 2021 | 01:10:30 | |
Wake up, all you smoke dreamers! It's time to talk about the best married couple in all of film history: Nick and Nora Charles! After the Thin Man is a 1936 comedy-mystery film from director W.S. Van Dyke, starring William Powell, Myrna Loy, and Jimmy Stewart. It's the direct sequel to the wildly popular Thin Man film made two years before, which itself was based on a novel by Dashiell Hammett. In this follow-up, detectives Nick and Nora Charles arrive back home in San Francisco on New Year's Eve, fresh off their mystery-solving success in New York. But a new year brings new crimes, and the bantering couple finds themselves drawn into a murder mystery involving a member of Nora's snobby family. And let's just say that this after party truly gets one thing right by centering things around the fun banter of Nick and Nora. We get a lot of chemistry between Powell and Loy, as they piece together a rather silly mystery involving bad singing, lost security deposits, and Jimmy Stewart at his most zany. Listen to Áine and Kevin sit around the fire, puffing on some smoke dreams and all the delightful wackiness of this old film. We'll chat about awkward live entertainment at restaurants, the Scooby Gang, and the insanity of a beloved dog character getting cucked right onscreen in this picture. Follow us on the usual social media suspects: And send us mysterious and intriguing missives at mysterytomepodcast@gmail.com. Mystery to Me is a production of Mystery Sheet LLC. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info. | |||
| Nancy Drew and the Hidden Staircase (1939) | 15 Mar 2021 | 01:36:22 | |
Want to see Nancy Drew act less like a beloved amateur sleuth and more like a villainous corrupt cop in a prestige drama? Then we've got a movie for you! Nancy Drew and the Hidden Staircase is a 1939 mystery comedy film from director William Clemens, starring Bonita Granville, Frankie Thomas, and John Litel. It's based on the novel of the same name, penned by Mildred Wirt Benson for the Stratemeyer Syndicate. But boy, does this staircase twist away from the original premise! Nancy must help two elderly sisters inherit their father's mansion, so they can donate the building and create a new hospital for River Heights. And she's decided that that this noble end justifies any means, including tampering with evidence in a murder case, faking a suicide note, and drugging old people. Yes, those are all real things that happen in this film about a plucky teen detective. Listen to Áine and Kevin complain about this movie's many missteps, namely its decision to assassinate its titular character's ... well, character. Follow us on the usual social media suspects: And send us mysterious and intriguing missives at mysterytomepodcast@gmail.com. Mystery to Me is a production of Mystery Sheet LLC. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info. | |||
| The House of Fear (1945) | 10 Mar 2021 | 01:05:58 | |
There is a house in ol' Scotland They call it Drearcliffe Dùn And it's been the ruin of many a poor comrade And God, I know I'm one The House of Fear is a 1945 film directed by Roy William Neill, starring Basil Rathbone as Sherlock Holmes and Nigel Bruce as Dr. John Watson. It's the tenth film in the series starring Rathbone and Bruce, and loosely based on Arthur Conan Doyle's short story "The Five Orange Pips." Which is to say, both tales involve nefarious parties threatening victims via discarded bits of fruit! In this rollicking and ridiculous movie, Holmes and Watson must investigate who's been bumping off"good comrades," the name given to members of an exclusive club of single men living together in Scotland's remote and desolate Drearcliffe House. The murder vacation of a lifetime ensues, along with all manner of haunted. house silliness, complete with a Mrs. Danvers-esque ripoff for a maid, sinister chums, stereotypical Scottish locals, and, of course, Watson firing a gun at ghosts in the dark. Listen to good comrades Áine and Kevin pipe up about pips, dream vacations, Irish step-dancing, and the Cleveland Torso Murders. Come make yourself at home in the house of fear! Follow us on the usual social media suspects: And send us mysterious and intriguing missives at mysterytomepodcast@gmail.com. Mystery to Me is a production of Mystery Sheet LLC. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info. | |||
| Nancy Drew ... Detective (1938) | 08 Mar 2021 | 01:15:21 | |
Nancy Drew ... Detective is a 1938 comedy crime film starring Bonita Granville, Frankie Thomas, and John Litel, directed by William Clemens. Nancy is back, and this time she's doing what she does best: helping the elderly. (Seriously, like every other book in the series seemed to be about our favorite sleuth assisting some poor older person who is being conned or harassed by lowlifes). Ripping a page from the Drew book The Password to Larkspur Lane, Nancy must save a kidnapped (and wealthy) older lady who vanishes before she can make a big donation to Nancy's school. Listen to Áine and Kevin chat about competitive swimming, the geekiness of ham radio operation, River Heights' fascination with an unfortunate local doctor. Follow us on the usual social media suspects: And send us mysterious and intriguing missives at mysterytomepodcast@gmail.com. Mystery to Me is a production of Mystery Sheet LLC. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info. | |||
| Sherlock Holmes in Washington (1943) | 03 Mar 2021 | 01:32:04 | |
Pack up your pipe, magnifying glass, and deerstalker cap, and refill your Metro card — we're going to Washington D.C.! Sherlock Holmes in Washington is a 1943 film starring Basil Rathbone, Nigel Bruce, Marjorie Lord, and George Zucco, and the fifth installment of the Roy William Neill series. And let's just say that, while subplots in "A Study in Scarlet" and "The Valley of Fear" do indicate that Sir Arthur Conan Doyle was fascinated with America, this movie is ridiculous! The setup is simple: A British spy carrying key documents vanishes in Washington D.C. Naturally, Holmes is dispatched to the capital of the United States, along with his pal Watson. They've got enemy agents to catch, and monuments to gawk at! Tune in to hear Áine and Kevin riff on villainous lamp-phones, acceptable bridezilla-ing, orange drinks from the 1980s, and the jolly cruelty of one Dr. John Watson. And check out this wacky film — truly the middle school Washington trip of the Sherlock Holmes universe! Beware, this review contains spoilers! Follow us on the usual social media suspects: And send us mysterious and intriguing missives at mysterytomepodcast@gmail.com. Mystery to Me is a production of Mystery Sheet LLC. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info. | |||
| CSI: Crime Scene Investigation: "Chaos Theory" (2001) | 01 Mar 2021 | 00:46:26 | |
"Chaos Theory" is the second episode of CSI: Crime Scene Investigation's second season. The show stars William Petersen as CSI's fearless leader, Gil Grissom, with Marg Helgenberger, Gary Dourdan, George Eads, Jorja Fox, and Paul Guilfoyle rounding out the rest of the investigatory ensemble. In this episode, the CSI squad hits the philosophy textbooks as part of the search for a missing college student. Paige Rycoff vanished from her dorm room just minutes before she was set to drop out and head home. And campus is populated with no shortage of sketchy characters who may have sought to do her harm. CSI rookies Áine and Kevin shine some ultraviolet light on how the episode balances fun procedural cheesiness with sophisticated and satisfying storytelling choices. And stick around for the twist! A dead end might be the worst place to be on a missing persons case, but the conclusion to this episode is as lively and memorable as anything. Beware, this review contains spoilers! Follow us on the usual social media suspects: And send us mysterious and intriguing missives at mysterytomepodcast@gmail.com. Mystery to Me is a production of Mystery Sheet LLC. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info. | |||
| Dragnet 1966 (1969) | 24 Feb 2021 | 01:23:44 | |
Ladies and gentlemen, the review you are about to hear is true. The names have not been changed to protect the innocent. Dragnet 1966 is a 1969 made-for-TV movie starring Jack Webb, Harry Morgan, Vic Perrin, and Virginia Gregg. This film helped bring about the Dragnet franchise's triumphant return to television, with creator and producer Webb once again starring as everyone's favorite stiff, Sergeant Joe Friday of the Los Angeles Police Department. Friday and his elderly partner Bill Gannon find themselves tracking down a serial killer who preys on single women and models. The investigation takes them everywhere from the Garden of Eden to the dregs of Dogtown, as well as in the path of a number of exasperating Angelenos. Áine and Kevin deliver more than just the facts, ma'am, in this review of the flick, ranting about the meandering plot, the oddly-fascinating Friday, the flippant treatment of a horrific series of real-life murders, and, of course, those dang hippies! Beware, this review contains spoilers! Follow us on the usual social media suspects: And send us mysterious and intriguing missives at mysterytomepodcast@gmail.com. Mystery to Me is a production of Mystery Sheet LLC. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info. | |||
| Beware of Ladies (1936) | 22 Feb 2021 | 01:02:17 | |
Beware of ladies bearing notebooks, pens, and dramatic hats. Beware of Ladies is a 1936 film from director Irving Pichel starring Judith Allen, Donald Cook, and George Meeker. In it, Allen stars as a sly reporter tasked with helping an idealistic candidate in a DA race snag the women's vote. But this savvy journalist may end up wrecking the lawyer's chances, as they're pursued by corrupt operators looking to smear the man as a wife-stealing creep! Ladies aren't the only thing you have to worry about with this picture. Beware of the perils of low production values! Beware of bad, cliched writing! Beware of strange 1930s sexism! Listen to Áine and Kevin try to salvage a decent time out of this muddled caper by making jokes about the Beatles, Game of Thrones, famous musicians, and beloved character actress Betty White. Beware of ladies? No, beware of spoilers! Because this review is chock full of them! Follow us on the usual social media suspects: And send us mysterious and intriguing missives at mysterytomepodcast@gmail.com. Mystery to Me is a production of Mystery Sheet LLC. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info. | |||
| Homicide: Life on the Street: "Subway" (1997) | 17 Feb 2021 | 00:47:51 | |
Stand clear of the closing doors, please! And pray that you're not too squeamish for this gritty, poignant episode of police procedural classic "Homicide: Life on the Street." Directed by series producer James Yoshimura, this seventh episode of the sixth season aired December 5, 1997 and stars Andre Braugher, Kyle Secor, Clark Johnson, and John Seda, with a memorable guest star spot from a surly Vincent D'Onofrio. D'Onofrio plays a commuter who gets trapped between the train and the platform during a rush hour scuffle at a Baltimore Metropolitan Transit Authority station. Detective Pembleton, played by Braugher, must interview this frantic, rude, and soon-to-be-dead victim to figure out what exactly happened. Áine and Kevin discuss why the episode can be hard to watch, despite being a mold-breaking stunner of an example of television storytelling. Beware, this review contains spoilers! Follow us on the usual social media suspects: And send us mysterious and intriguing missives at mysterytomepodcast@gmail.com. Mystery to Me is a production of Mystery Sheet LLC. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info. | |||
| Trial & Error: Season One (2017) | 31 Oct 2022 | 00:27:05 | |
Trial & Error is a television sitcom. The show's first season aired between March 14, 2017 and April 18, 2017. It starred Nicholas D'Agosto, Jayma Mays, Steven Boyer, Sherri Shepherd, Krysta Rodriguez, and John Lithgow. The show focuses on Josh, a naive, young attorney from New York City, who is tasked with defending the indefensible defendant: John Litghow's eccentric, roller-cising college professor who is accused of brutally murdering his wife. Áine and Kevin read their opening statements on anxiety, boxing, and Parks and Recreation. Follow us on the usual social media suspects: And send your East Peck cannonballs to mysterytomepodcast@gmail.com. Mystery to Me is a production of Mystery Sheet LLC. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info. | |||
| Terror By Night (1946) | 15 Feb 2021 | 01:04:06 | |
All aboard the murder train! Terror By Night is a 1946 mystery film by director Roy William Neil, as well as the thirteenth installment of the Sherlock Holmes movie series starring Basil Rathbone and Nigel Bruce. In this penultimate episode of the Rathbone-Bruce flicks, Sherlock Holmes purchases a ticket at the train station. His destination? The land of mystery! Holmes is tasked with guarding a valuable jewel onboard, but it becomes clear that the game is afoot after bodies begin stacking up in the train aisles. Listen to Áine and Kevin discuss Amtrak exploits, screenwriter Frank Gruber's rules for detective stories, and the awkwardness of having friends who hate each other. Listen to find out whether the mystery stays on track, or whether this story proves to be a train in vain Beware, this review contains spoilers! Follow us on the usual social media suspects: And send us mysterious and intriguing missives at mysterytomepodcast@gmail.com. Mystery to Me is a production of Mystery Sheet LLC. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info. | |||
| Five Star Final (1931) | 10 Feb 2021 | 00:57:53 | |
Five Star Final is a 1931 newspaper drama directed by Mervyn LeRoy, starring Edward G. Robinson, Boris Karloff, and Aline MacMahon and based on a play by Louis Weitzenkorn. Robinson plays a grizzled tabloid editor tasked with digging into an old murder case to punch up circulation. Sound like a hot scoop? Think again! All the melodrama and moralizing left us wanting to stop the presses — permanently. Listen to Áine and Kevin discuss journalistic ethics, misogyny, and why they'd like to order a rewrite on this dud of a feature. Beware, this review contains spoilers! Follow us on the usual social media suspects: And send us mysterious and intriguing missives at mysterytomepodcast@gmail.com. Mystery to Me is a production of Mystery Sheet LLC. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info. | |||
| The Third Man (1949) | 08 Feb 2021 | 01:19:40 | |
The Third Man is a 1949 film noir with a cast led by Joseph Cotten, Alida Valli, Orson Welles, and Trevor Howard. Director Carol Reed and writer Graham Greene craft an atmospheric, twisty tale set in Vienna after World War II. Cotten plays a naive pulp writer who travels to the Austrian capital in search of a job. But while Vienna waits for him, his childhood friend Harry Lime is nowhere to be found when he arrives! Heartbreak, cynicism, beautifully-shot chase scenes, and jaunty Zither music ensue. Beware, this review contains spoilers! Follow us on the usual social media suspects: And send us mysterious and intriguing missives at mysterytomepodcast@gmail.com. Mystery to Me is a production of Mystery Sheet LLC. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info. | |||
| In the Line of Fire (1993) | 03 Feb 2021 | 01:26:41 | |
In the Line of Fire is a 1993 political thriller by director Wolfgang Petersen, starring Clint Eastwood, John Malkovich, and Rene Russo. Eastwood stars as a washed-up Secret Service agent best known for being the sole remaining member from the detail that failed to save President John F. Kennedy. Three decades after the greatest failure of his career, he's forced to match wits with Malkovich, who plays a chilling assassin. Listen to Áine and Kevin take a shot at this engrossing thriller, which features a taut plot, an age gap relationship, a great villain with a surprisingly relatable point, and some depressing implications about the American workplace. Beware! This review contains spoilers! Follow us on the usual social media suspects: And send us mysterious and intriguing missives at mysterytomepodcast@gmail.com. Mystery to Me is a production of Mystery Sheet LLC. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info. | |||
| Nancy Drew… Trouble Shooter (1939) | 01 Feb 2021 | 01:05:32 | |
Nancy Drew... Trouble Shooter is a 1939 comedy mystery film directed by William Clemens, starring Bonita Granville as the titular sleuth, as well as Frankie Thomas and John Litel. The movie is the third in a series of four Nancy Drew films that kicked off just eight years after the Stratemeyer Syndicate first introduced the character into the mystery canon. Agent of chaos Nancy Drew is back, and this time she's got trouble in her sights. The bubbly teen sleuth is locked and loaded and looking to stalk her reluctant boyfriend Ted, break up her father's budding romance, and clear a rude, hatless man of murder charges at all costs. Listen to Áine and Kevin chat all about how this silly mystery picture shoots itself in the foot. Beware! This review contains spoilers! Follow us on the usual social media suspects: And send us mysterious and intriguing missives at mysterytomepodcast@gmail.com. Mystery to Me is a production of Mystery Sheet LLC. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info. | |||
| Nancy Drew... Reporter (1939) | 27 Jan 2021 | 01:24:08 | |
Nancy Drew... Reporter is a 1939 film from director William Clemens, starring Bonita Granville as the titular teen sleuth, as well as Frankie Thomas and John Litel. The movie is the second in a series of four Nancy Drew films that kicked off just eight years after the Stratemeyer Syndicate first introduced the character into the mystery canon. This screwball feature sees the eponymous girl detective taking on the role of cub reporter for a local River Heights paper. But Nancy Drew's not out to write some puff piece for her internship. She's looking to break a big scoop — with some help from her reluctant boyfriend-slash-news-photographer Ted Nickerson. Zaniness ensues when these reporters-in-training begin investigating the murder of a local woman. Áine and Kevin tackle this assignment with the gusto of hard-boiled journalists, although it's fitting to say that plenty of elements in this film ought to have been spiked. And beware! This review contains spoilers! Follow us on the usual social media suspects: And send us mysterious and intriguing missives at mysterytomepodcast@gmail.com. Mystery to Me is a production of Mystery Sheet LLC. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info. | |||
| Double Indemnity (1944) | 27 Jan 2021 | 01:19:12 | |
Double Indemnity is a 1944 film noir from director Billy Wilder. The writing process for this flick proved to be quite the double-teaming, with Wilder partnering with hardboiled author Raymond Chandler to pen the thriller. The story is based on the 1943 novella by James M. Cain. The central story is a noir classic: a sultry femme fatale teams up with a dupe working as an insurance salesman to kill her husband. Fred MacMurray and Barbara Stanywck as the main murderous duo. But can they get away with murder with a dogged claims adjuster portrayed by Edward G. Robinson on the case? Áine and Kevin are here to dole out a lump sum of compliments to this excellent noir, and discuss what makes this film a double dose of cynicism and heartbreak. And beware! This review contains spoilers! Follow us on the usual social media suspects: And send us mysterious and intriguing missives at mysterytomepodcast@gmail.com. Mystery to Me is a production of Mystery Sheet LLC. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info. | |||
| The Big Combo (1955) | 27 Jan 2021 | 01:02:13 | |
The Big Combo is a 1955 film noir by director Joseph H. Lewis starring Cornel Wilde, Richard Conte, Brian Donlevy, and Jean Wallace. And boy, is it a mixed bag! The film follows a dull detective seeking to bust Mr. Brown, the leader of an insidious crime syndicate, or "combo." Along the way, our hero obsesses over Brown's piano-loving moll, undergoes torture-by-jazz, and infringes upon the civil rights of countless besuited crooks. Listen to Áine and Kevin talk about the film's unique blend of tedious storytelling and gorgeous filmmaking choices. Beware! This review contains spoilers! Follow us on the usual social media suspects: And send us mysterious and intriguing missives at mysterytomepodcast@gmail.com. Mystery to Me is a production of Mystery Sheet LLC. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info. | |||
| Sherlock Holmes and the Secret Weapon (1942) | 27 Jan 2021 | 01:02:47 | |
Sherlock Holmes and the Secret Weapon is a 1942 film by director Roy William Neill, as well as a very, very loose adaptation of Sir Arthur Conan Doyle's 1903 novel The Adventure of the Dancing Men. It's the fourth movie in a series of Sherlock Holmes films starring iconic duo Basil Rathbone and Nigel Bruce, and the second picture to be set during the Second World War. The story is that Holmes must keep a key scientist — whose device could alter the course of the fight against fascism — out of the clutches of the Nazis and other sinister forces. Holmes is "aided" in his quest by Bruce's bumbling Dr. Watson, the slightly-less bumbling denizens of Scotland Yard, and a wardrobe full of embarrassing-and-occasionally-racist disguises. Does this flawed Holmes picture prove to be a "secret weapon" of sorts, or is it a complete misfire? Listen to this episode to decode the mystery! And beware! This review contains spoilers! Follow us on the usual social media suspects: And send us mysterious and intriguing missives at mysterytomepodcast@gmail.com. Mystery to Me is a production of Mystery Sheet LLC. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info. | |||
| Moonlighting: "The Dream Sequence Always Rings Twice" (1985) | 27 Jan 2021 | 01:00:18 | |
Ding-dong! Now who could that be ringing the door? Could it be a gorgeously-shot episode of the beloved eighties detective series Moonlighting, starring Cybill Shepherd and Bruce Willis? This series follows super model Maddie Hayes, who's forced to moonlight as a private detective with David Addison after an accountant steals all her hard-earned money. Sexual tension, snappy dialogue, and creative homages to classic films ensue. The fourth episode of the show's second season sees Shepherd and Willis trading barbs — and then dream sequences — while theorizing over a long ago murder. And it's got more wit and style than you can shake a clarinet at. Listen to Áine and Kevin shine some light on this luminous, battle-of-the-sexes-themed ode to film noir. Beware! This review contains spoilers! Follow us on the usual social media suspects: And send us mysterious and intriguing missives at mysterytomepodcast@gmail.com. Mystery to Me is a production of Mystery Sheet LLC. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info. | |||
| Looper (2012) | 24 Oct 2022 | 00:36:18 | |
Looper is a 2012 film time travel thriller directed by Rian Johnson. It stars Joseph Gordon-Levitt and Bruce Willis, along with Emily Blunt, Jeff Daniels, Paul Dano, Summer Qing, Noah Segan, and Piper Parabo. Gordon-Levitt and Willis both star as different versions of Joe, a "looper" — or hitman who specializes in killing targets sent back in time. When young Joe fails to "close the loop" by gunning down his older self, that kicks off a out-of-control spiral concerning time, gang warfare, and the healing power of love. Listen to Áine and Kevin while away the minutes on topics like aging, Dr. Who and Voyagers, and strong endings. Follow us on the usual social media suspects: And send your bars of silver to mysterytomepodcast@gmail.com. Mystery to Me is a production of Mystery Sheet LLC. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info. | |||
| Satan Met a Lady (1936) | 27 Jan 2021 | 00:58:22 | |
Satan Met a Lady is an infernal 1936 detective picture from William Dieterle starring Bette Davis and Warren William. The film is the second of three movies based off Dashiell Hammett's classic novel The Maltese Falcon to come out between 1931 and 1941. And the second time was certainly not the charm! Basically, the story is that a devilishly annoying detective and a bunch of crooks, including Davis' character, are after a bejeweled trumpet. And Áine and Kevin are here to share that the film truly blows. Beware! This review contains spoilers! Follow us on the usual social media suspects: And send us mysterious and intriguing missives at mysterytomepodcast@gmail.com. Mystery to Me is a production of Mystery Sheet LLC. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info. | |||
| Mystery to Me Trailer | 04 Jan 2021 | 00:02:03 | |
Mystery to Me is a brand new podcast featuring riffs and recommendations on films and TV shows with a hint of mystery. Join us as we crack wise and dish out our own analysis on murder mysteries, film noir, cozy detective stories, police procedurals, psychological thrillers, legal dramas, tales of teen sleuths, and more. Subscribe wherever you listen to podcasts. Follow us on Facebook, Instagram, and Twitter. And send your own recommendations on what to watch to mysterytomepodcast@gmail.com. Stay mysterious! Mystery to Me is a production of Mystery Sheet LLC. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info. | |||
| Ring of Fear (1954) | 17 Oct 2022 | 00:50:49 | |
Ring of Fear is a 1954 film noir from directed by James Edward Grant. It stars hardboiled author Mickey Spillane and lion tamer Clyde Beatty as themselves, along with Pat O'Brien, Sean McClory, Marian Carr, and John Bromfield. After a revenge-seeking madman begins sabotaging Clyde Beatty's circus, famous author Mickey Spillane must come in and bungle around for about an hour or so. It's basically the strange child of circus B-roll and enough leaden crime thriller dialogue to keep Mike Hammer's Colt .45 full of bullets. Áine and Kevin make like sabotaged acrobats and plummet into subjects like "panem et circenses," animal cruelty, and Mike Hammer stories. Follow us on the usual social media suspects: And forward your Clyde Beatty Circus tickets to mysterytomepodcast@gmail.com. Mystery to Me is a production of Mystery Sheet LLC. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info. | |||
| Vega$: "The Macho Murders" (1979) | 10 Oct 2022 | 00:37:59 | |
Vega$ is a crime drama show that aired from September 20, 1978 to June 3, 1981. It stars charming but unlucky-in-casting Robert Urich as a capable private detective named Dan Tanna. Tanna must dive into the murky, neon-stained waters of Sin City itself as part of his work. In "The Macho Murders," which aired on November 28, 1979, Tanna is pulled into an investigation into a crusading feminist, after a sleazy leader of the local sex trade is found murdered. The episode also features Greg Morris, Bart Braverman, Phyllis Davis, and Academy Award winner Shelly Winters. Listen to Áine and Kevin roll the dice on political ads, the ups and downs of Urich's career, and Benson. Follow us on the usual social media suspects: And send your revolutionary feminist manifestos to mysterytomepodcast@gmail.com. Mystery to Me is a production of Mystery Sheet LLC. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info. | |||
| Dragnet (1954) | 03 Oct 2022 | 00:35:31 | |
Dragnet is a 1954 film starring Jack Webb, along with Ben Alexander, Richard Boone, Virginia Gregg, Stacy Harris, Vic Perrin, and Ann Robinson. Richard Breen — the wordsmith behind The FBI Story — wrote this thing, and wow, does it show! Web plays Sergeant Joe Friday, everyone's favorite stiff, stern Los Angeles Police Department detective. Friday and his partner Frank Smith get assigned the homicide of a low-level gangster. They proceed to repeatedly harass their suspects, based on rather flimsy evidence for over an hour. Along the way, they run into a prosecutor who plays a serial killer in a later Dragnet installment, snide grand jury liberals, a nerdy beatnik musician, and poker enthusiasts! Áine and Kevin spout off rapid-fire responses around Dragnet's distinctive dialogue, overly-long shots, and the abuse of power. Follow us on the usual social media suspects: And send your Fifth Amendment cards to mysterytomepodcast@gmail.com. Mystery to Me is a production of Mystery Sheet LLC. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info. | |||
| Crossword Mysteries: Abracadaver (2020) | 26 Sep 2022 | 00:28:57 | |
Crossword Mysteries: Abracadaver is an original film from Hallmark Movies & Mysteries that first aired on January 5, 2020. It's the third in the Crossword Mysteries series.This film stars Lacey Chabert, Brennan Elliott, John Kapelos, and Barbara Niven. The story comes from the criss-crossed mind of New York Times crossword editor Will Shortz. Chabert stars as Tess Harper, the New York Sentinel crossword-editor-slash-detective-slash-aspiring-amateur-magician. In this movie, she ends up getting drawn into a murder mystery involving magicians before she can even say "hocus pocus." Listen to Áine and Kevin pull topics out of their hats like the Magic Castle, slow burn romance, and loneliness. Follow us on the usual social media suspects: And fire your magic bullets at mysterytomepodcast@gmail.com. Mystery to Me is a production of Mystery Sheet LLC. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info. | |||
| Crossword Mysteries: Proposing Murder (2019) | 19 Sep 2022 | 00:44:38 | |
Crossword Mysteries: Proposing Murder is an original film from Hallmark Movies & Mysteries that first aired on October 13, 2019. It's the second in the Crossword Mysteries series.This film stars Lacey Chabert, Brennan Elliott, John Kapelos, and Barbara Niven. The story comes from the twisted mind of New York Times crossword editor Will Shortz. Chabert stars as Tess Harper, the plucky New York Sentinel crossword editor who can't stop getting embroiled in murder mysteries. In this film, she does a favor for a friend who'd like to propose through her daily crossword puzzle. But the proposal goes over as well as an incorrect crossword answer scrawled in ink after the friend gets murdered. Listen to Áine and Kevin puzzle over Halloweentown, will-they-won't-they romances, and everyone's favorite character, Chief Chauncey O'Connor. Follow us on the usual social media suspects: And throw your wedding invitations to mysterytomepodcast@gmail.com. Mystery to Me is a production of Mystery Sheet LLC. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info. | |||
| The Chronicle Mysteries: Recovered (2019) | 12 Sep 2022 | 00:47:22 | |
Chronicle Mysteries: Recovered is a film from the Hallmark Movies and Mysteries series that first aired on February 17, 2019. This movie stars Alison Sweeney, Benjamin Ayres, Dave Collette, Olivia Steele Falconer, Lisa Durupt, Jim Thorburn, Chris William Martin, and Rebecca Staab, as well as Matt Bellefleur as Troy Hines. Sweeney stars as a podcaster who returns to her hometown in order to investigate the cold case disappearance of her childhood best friend. She and a local editor-in-chief must team up in order to investigate the vanishing, as well as the ongoing cover-up. Troy Hines is a character too. Áine and Kevin report on artificial intelligence, true crime podcasts, local journalism, horse girls, fake Hallmark movie plots, and Troy Hines. Follow us on the usual social media suspects: And send your Sky Zone coupons to mysterytomepodcast@gmail.com. Mystery to Me is a production of Mystery Sheet LLC. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info. | |||
| Police Woman: "The End Game" (1974) | 05 Sep 2022 | 00:29:00 | |
"The End Game" is the series premier of Police Woman, which aired on September 13, 1974. Angie Dickinson stars as the eponymous "Police Woman," also known as Police Sergeant "Pepper" Anderson. Earl Holliman Charles Dierkp, and Ed Bernard round out the squad. In this episode, Anderson and her colleagues must catch a gang of dangerous criminals engaging in bank robberies, murder, kidnapping, rape, and home invasion-style hostage-taking. This overstuffed episode fails to establish its central character or take a nuanced or interesting look at life as a policeman amidst so many different plot threads. Áine and Kevin radio in on crying, The Beatles, and let-downs in the realm of comic relief. Follow us on the usual social media suspects: And send your fake bank account applications at mysterytomepodcast@gmail.com. Mystery to Me is a production of Mystery Sheet LLC. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info. | |||
| Kojak: "A Killing in the Second House" (1974) | 02 Jan 2023 | 00:39:05 | |
"A Killing in the Second House," the eleventh episode of Kojak's second season, debuted on November 17, 1974. It starred Telly Savalas, Martin Balsam, Dan Frazier, Kevin Dobson and George Savalas. It tells the tale of a corrupt ex-cop who hatches a plot that just might make him enough cash so he and his horoscope-reading wife can go to Paris and start over. Or it might just blow up in his face and completely wreck his life. We'll just have to watch and see what happens. Listen to Kevin and Áine — who once did the ding dong number together — speculate about the Savalas sibling dynamics, discover which of them was a Facebook friend of a Kojak cast member, and discuss Kevin's propensity for buying old media that hasn't aged well. Follow us on the usual social media suspects: And send your computer print-out horoscopes to mysterytomepodcast@gmail.com. Mystery to Me is a production of Mystery Sheet LLC. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info. | |||
| Crossword Mysteries: A Puzzle to Die For (2019) | 29 Aug 2022 | 00:54:20 | |
Crossword Mysteries: A Puzzle to Die For is an original film from Hallmark Movies & Mysteries that first aired on March 10, 2019. This film stars Lacey Chabert, Brennan Elliott, John Kapelos, and Barbara Niven, and featured a story from New York Times crossword editor Will Shortz. Chabert stars as Tess Harper, the crossword editor whose puzzles are the only thing keeping the New York Sentinel afloat. Her peaceful life tinkering over grids gets criss-crossed when a murder victim is found with one of her word puzzles in his pocket. Soon, the determined editor must team up with a skeptical detective in order to scratch out the truth of the matter. Listen to Áine and Kevin cross off topics like newsroom happenings, police hiring practices, and the one-and-only Chief Chauncey O'Connor. Follow us on the usual social media suspects: And throw your telephones at mysterytomepodcast@gmail.com. Mystery to Me is a production of Mystery Sheet LLC. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info. | |||
| "Dizzy Detectives" (1943), "Who Done It?" (1949), "'Fraidy Cat (1951), and "Hook a Crook" (1955) | 22 Aug 2022 | 00:34:00 | |
"Dizzy Detectives" is a 1943 short film starring The Three Stooges (this iteration consists of Moe Howard, Larry Fine, and Curly Howard). It's all about three bumbling rookie policemen facing off against thieves (and a gorilla). Who Done It? is a 1949 short film starring Moe Howard, Larry Fine, and Shemp Howard. These Three Stooges play private detectives assigned to save a kidnapped millionaire. 'Fraidy Cat is 1951 short film that's an identical remake of Dizzy Detectives. That stars erstwhile Stooge Joe Besser, alongside Jim Hawthorne. And then Besser and Hawthorne teamed up for the 1955 Hook a Crook as well. We watched all of these back-to-back, in our own self-inflicted, Three Stooges-themed take on Groundhog Day. Listen to Áine and Kevin slap around ideas like "Stooge fandom," plagiarism, and Áine's embarrassing double entendres. Follow us on the usual social media suspects: And throw your telephones at mysterytomepodcast@gmail.com. Mystery to Me is a production of Mystery Sheet LLC. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info. | |||
| The Funky Phantom: Season One (1971-1972) | 15 Aug 2022 | 00:34:36 | |
Heavens to Betsy Ross! My stars and stripes! Jumping George Washington! The Funky Phantom was a Hanna-Barbera mystery cartoon that ran from September 11, 1971 to January 1, 1972. It had a relatively short afterlife, only lasting one season (or seventeen episodes). The show stars Micky Dolenz, Tommy Cook, and Kristina Holland as a trio of teenaged sleuths stuck in a somewhat disturbing love triangle. Daws Butler stars as the titular specter, recycling his turn as Snagglepuss, which itself was a spoof of Bert Lahr. Jonathan "Funky Phantom" or "Mudsy" Muddlemore is a Revolutionary War-era soldier who died in a tragic clock-related accident with his cat. After being resurrected from said clock, he joins up with the teens and they travel far and wide, unmasking fake ghosts, a la Scooby Doo. Watching this went as well for us as the Battle of Bunker — Funky? — Hill went for everybody involved. Listen to Áine and Kevin seance about random musical interludes, Boston Brand, and the history of the American Revolution. Follow us on the usual social media suspects: And send yourRed Coat gold to mysterytomepodcast@gmail.com. Mystery to Me is a production of Mystery Sheet LLC. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info. | |||
| The Hardy Boys/Nancy Drew Mysteries: "The House on Possessed Hill" (1978) | 08 Aug 2022 | 00:36:26 | |
You are a possessed hill, you're my possessed hill, Who do you want me to be to make you visit a house most ghostly? "The House on Possessed Hill" first aired on January 22, 1978. It was the fifteenth episode of The Hardy Boys/Nancy Drew Mysteries' second season. This episode stars Shaun Cassidy, Parker Stevenson, Ed Gilbert, Lloyd Bochner, Dorothy Malone, Royal Dano, Richard LePore, and Wayde Preston, as well as a young Melanie Griffith! Listen to Áine and Kevin communicate with the beyond on topics like Alfred Hitchcock, earthquakes, and the supernatural. Follow us on the usual social media suspects: And send your Richter scale readings to mysterytomepodcast@gmail.com. Mystery to Me is a production of Mystery Sheet LLC. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info. | |||
| The Wild, Wild West: "The Night of the Man-Eating House" (1966) | 01 Aug 2022 | 00:31:10 | |
Father is a doctor-spy Mother's tired, she needs a cry! The rats are playing up downstairs Rafters sighing in their sleep Brother's got court dates to keep He got convicted ... Our house, in the middle of our swamp! "The Night of the Man-Eating House" is the twelfth episode of the second season of The Wild, Wild West, a show deserving of its name starring Robert Conrad and Ross Martin. The episode first aired on December 2, 1966. It's the show's taken on the horror genre, complete with a sppooky prisoner, ghosts, and a haunted (and hungry) house. Listen to Áine and Kevin creak on about sex noises, historical traitors, and the bizarre twists-and-turns that come with this show. Follow us on the usual social media suspects: And send your haunted Zillow listings to mysterytomepodcast@gmail.com. Mystery to Me is a production of Mystery Sheet LLC. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info. | |||
| Charlie Chan at the Circus (1936) | 25 Jul 2022 | 00:31:13 | |
Charlie Chan at the Circus is a 1936 mystery film starring Warner Oland as the titular detective, along with Keye Luke, George Brasno, Olive Brasno, Francis Ford, and Maxine Reiner. The movie was released on March 27, 1936. In this film, Honolulu detective Charlie Chan's family vacation is interrupted when he is asked to help to solve the murder of a circus owner. Between the inclusion of yellow face, the stereotyping of Chinese and Chinese-American people, and other racist aspects of this film series, Charlie Chan has not held up well. Listen to Áine and Kevin discuss topics like Hollywood's shameful history of racism, our status as scholars, and Kevin's support of Richard Hatch's career. Follow us on the usual social media suspects: And send your big top tickets to mysterytomepodcast@gmail.com. Mystery to Me is a production of Mystery Sheet LLC. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info. | |||
| The Wild, Wild West: "The Night of the Returning Dead" (1966) and "The Night of the Tottering Tontine" (1967) | 18 Jul 2022 | 00:43:11 | |
The Wild Wild West is a Western slash espionage slash science fiction slash steam punk television series that's basically what happens when you combine James Bond antics with old time-y costumes. The series stars Robert Conrad as Secret Service agent Jim West, and Ross Martin and his partner-in-fighting-ridiculous-crimes Artemus Gordon. This show schwirsheled around genre with the enthusiasm of a skilled Frisco card sharpie shuffling cards. So today, we’re going to talk about two episodes that play with the concepts of crime and mystery. "The Night of the Returning Dead" was the fifth episode of the show's lauded second season, airing for the first time on October 14, 1966. This episode features a special guest star: Renaissance man and Rat Pack member Sammy Davis Jr. "The Night of the Tottering Tontine" is the sixteenth episode of the show's second season, having aired on January 6, 1967. That episode is the show's take on an Agatha Christie mystery, by way of some creative accounting and outrageous architecture. Listen to Áine and Kevin lasso topics like our dog’s similarity to a M*A*S*H character, financial planners, and the most and least talented members of the Rat Pack. Follow us on the usual social media suspects: And telegraph your messages from President Grant to mysterytomepodcast@gmail.com. Mystery to Me is a production of Mystery Sheet LLC. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info. | |||
| 24: Season Five (2006) | 11 Jul 2022 | 00:32:34 | |
24 is a television thriller series that aired on Fox, starring Kiefer Sutherland as super spy Jack Bauer. Each season of the series takes place over 24 hours. The show's fifth season — also known as "Day 5" — began airing on January 15, 2006 and concluded with a finale on May 22, 2003. Along with Sutherland, the cast also features Kim Raver, Mary Lynn Rajskub, Carlos Bernard, Gregory Itzin, James Morrison, Roger Cross, Louis Lombardi, Jean Smart, Sean Astin, and William Devane. In this storyline, Jack Bauer must once again save Los Angeles from terrorists, devastating weapons, and possible traitors within the United States government. Talk about a jam-packed day, all resulting in the greatest season of 24. Listen to Áine and Kevin pack their Bauer bags with topic like slow-burn romance, pulp storytelling, and the Nixon White House. Follow us on the usual social media suspects: And send your copies of the Russian president's motorcade route to mysterytomepodcast@gmail.com. Mystery to Me is a production of Mystery Sheet LLC. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info. | |||
| A Man Called Sloane: "Night of the Wizard" (1979) | 04 Jul 2022 | 00:40:38 | |
Airing on September 22, 1979, "Night of the Wizard" is the inaugural episode of A Man Called Sloane starring Robert Conrad. Conrad is Sloane. A man called Sloane, that is. Along with his partner Torque, as portrayed by Ji-Tu Cumbuka, and The Director, played by Dan O'Herlihy, Sloane must take on mad men like Roddy McDowall's robot-loving Manfred Baranoff. Listen to Áine and Kevin engineer conversations around topics like Kevin's childhood, pellets, Irish-ness, and tight pants. Follow us on the usual social media suspects: And send your replacement aircraft seat invoices to mysterytomepodcast@gmail.com. Mystery to Me is a production of Mystery Sheet LLC. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info. | |||
| Quincy M.E.: "Sullied Be Thy Name" (1977) | 27 Jun 2022 | 00:31:39 | |
"Sullied Be Thy Name" is the eleventh episode of Quincy M.E.'s second season, which first aired on May 6, 1977. Jack Klugman stars as the hassled, always-yelling Dr. R. Quincy, M.E. Garry Walberg, Robert Ito, John S. Ragin, Val Bisoglio, and Joseph Campanella all appear as well. In this episode, Dr. Quincy must ... run interference to protect the reputation of a dead Catholic priest? Against a group of scheming pornographers? Okay! Listen to Áine and Kevin dissect topics like gritty Quincy reboots, Catholicism, and Áine's attention span. Follow us on the usual social media suspects: And send your medical findings to mysterytomepodcast@gmail.com. Mystery to Me is a production of Mystery Sheet LLC. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info. | |||
| Dragnet: "The Big .22 Rifle for Christmas" (1952) and "The Big Little Jesus" (1953) and Dragnet 1967: "The Christmas Story" (1967) | 26 Dec 2022 | 00:51:26 | |
It was the Dragnet Christmas story that kept on giving. "The Big Little Jesus" first debuted on the Dragnet radio program that preceded the television show. "The Big Little Jesus" first ran on December 22, 1953. It was re-broadcast on December 21, 1954 and December 25, 1956. It made its television debut on December 24, 1953, as the seventeenth episode of the show's third season. It starred Jack Webb, Ben Alexander, Harry Bartell, Joe Carioca Jr., James Griffith, Ralph Moody, Herb Vigran, Walter Sande, and Billy Chapin. In the show's successor series, Dragnet 1967, it was redone and re-christened "The Christmas Story." That aired on December 21, 1967, and starred Jack Webb and Harry Morgan, and then practically the same cast! Bartell, Moody, and Vigran return, along with newcomers Bobby Troup, Byron Morrow, William Challee, Fernando Vásquez, Craig Huxley, and The Brady Bunch's Barry Williams. It's all about a missing statue of the Christ child that goes away from its manger right on the eve of ... well, Christmas Eve. We also review "The Big .22" Rifle for Christmas." It's the seventh episode of Dragnet's second season, and it aired on December 18, 1952. Like "The Big Little Jesus," it was repeatedly aired in the radio version of the show as well. It was first broadcast December 22, 1949, and then re-recorded and put out again on December 21, 1950. That second version also aired on December 20, 1951. It was re-recorded a third time and aired again on December 21, 1952. Versions also ran on December 20, 1955 and March 20, 1956. The television version stars Jack Webb, Herbert Ellis, John Martin, June Whitley Taylor, Sammy Ogg, Virginia Christine, Renny McEvoy, and Olan Soule. This is a tragic, gutting Dragnet Christmas tale about a gift that goes awry for two families. It's well-written, gripping, and not funny at all. But it gets at the themes of loss and forgiveness and family far better than its sillier counterpart. Listen to Áine and Kevin carol on about twenty dollar gold pieces, M*A*S*H, Áine's jealousy of Julie London, and Jack Webb's podcasting career. Merry Christmas to all those who celebrate, and happy holidays to you all! Follow us on the usual social media suspects: And send your chess moves to mysterytomepodcast@gmail.com. Mystery to Me is a production of Mystery Sheet LLC. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info. | |||
| Nancy Drew: "The Long Journey Home" (1995) | 20 Jun 2022 | 00:36:33 | |
"The Long Journey Home" is the thirteenth episode and series finale of the first and only season of Nancy Drew, a short-lived venture from Canadian studio Nelvana. This episdoe first aired on aired December 16, 1995. The show stars Tracy Ryan as Nancy Drew and Scott Speedman and Ned Nickerson, with Jonathan Zaccai guest starring as Christophe. In this episode, Nancy and Ned bicker across France, meeting a mysterious French hitchhiker along the way. Oh, and they kind of break up? It's a bummer. Listen to Áine and Kevin squabble about relationship red flags, train danger, and family lore.. Follow us on the usual social media suspects: And send your ill-gotten relics to mysterytomepodcast@gmail.com. Mystery to Me is a production of Mystery Sheet LLC. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info. | |||
| Barnaby Jones: "Fatal Flight" (1973) | 13 Jun 2022 | 00:29:12 | |
You'd think that Jed Clampett plus mysteries would be more fun! "Fatal Flight" is the twelfth episode of the second season of Barnaby Jones. The episode first aired on December 9, 1973. The series starred Buddy Ebsen, the actor best known for starring in The Beverly Hillbillies. This episode also featured Lee Meriwether, Richard Anderson, Jerry Douglas, Murray Hamilton, and Pippa Scott. Ebsen's Jones is a detective who comes out of retirement after his son is killed while working as a private investigator. In this episode — which has the feel of a plane swiftly losing acceleration — the private eye must square off against live wires, parachuting hippies, and over-the-top Foley artists. It's much less exciting than it sounds. Listen to Áine and Kevin take flight with topics like The Beverly Hillbillies, glacial pacing, and ice cream. Follow us on the usual social media suspects: And send your burned files to mysterytomepodcast@gmail.com. Mystery to Me is a production of Mystery Sheet LLC. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info. | |||
| Top Gun: Maverick (2022) | 06 Jun 2022 | 00:30:47 | |
Top Gun: Maverick is 2022 action film from director Joseph Kosinski. Starring Tom Cruise, the film also features Miles Teller, Jennifer Connelly, Jon Hamm, Glen Powell, Monica Barbaro, Lewis Pullman, Ed Harris, and Val Kilmer. In this summer hit, Cruise takes the controls once more as Captain Pete "Maverick" Mitchell from the original 1985 Top Gun. Maverick must return to the TOPGUN program to face his past and train a group of cocky pilots to take on an impossible mission. Listen to Áine and Kevin radio in about summer fun, call signs, and Twelve O'Clock High. Follow us on the usual social media suspects: And send your cruise missiles to mysterytomepodcast@gmail.com. Mystery to Me is a production of Mystery Sheet LLC. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info. | |||
| The Pearl of Death (1944) | 30 May 2022 | 01:10:51 | |
The Pearl of Death is a 1944 Sherlock Holmes film starring Basil Rathbone and Nigel Bruce and directed by Roy William Neil. Dennis Hoey, Evelyn Ankers, Miles Mander, and Rondo Hatton also show up. Set during World War II, this film is at least slightly based on the 1904 short story "The Adventure of the Six Napoleons" by Sir Arthur Conan Doyle. But just barely. In this film, Sherlock Holmes makes a rare and bizarre blunder that leads to a series of brutal murders. Yikes! Dr. Watson and the famed sleuth are left to try to clean up the shattered porcelain before criminals clutch one very special pearl. Listen to Kevin and Áine shuck conversational oysters to find gemstones like confusing horses, the death of Presidents William Henry Harrison and Zachary Taylor, and our murderous dog,. Follow us on the usual social media suspects: And send your porcelain Napoleons to mysterytomepodcast@gmail.com. Mystery to Me is a production of Mystery Sheet LLC. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info. | |||