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The Great Detectives of Old Time Radio| Daily Mystery Dramas
Adam Graham|Old Time Radio Detective Host
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Frequency: 1 episode/1d. Total Eps: 1000
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, Charlie Chan, Broadway's My Beat, 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 features seasons four-six, and Volume 3 which will feature Seasons Seven through Nine.
Our feed includes old time radio recorded in Los Angeles, New York, Chicago and also Australia.
The current actors featured in our old time radio detective podcast include Les Damon, Bob Bailey, Larry Thor, Walter Connolly, and Jack Webb. Other actors featured within the past 1,000 include Alice Frost, Howard Duff, Glenn Langan, Herbert Marshall, Gerald Mohr, Joel McCrea, Les Tremayne, Jackson Beck, Santos Ortega, Ned Wever, Karl Swenson, and more.
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 features seasons four-six, and Volume 3 which will feature Seasons Seven through Nine.
Our feed includes old time radio recorded in Los Angeles, New York, Chicago and also Australia.
The current actors featured in our old time radio detective podcast include Les Damon, Bob Bailey, Larry Thor, Walter Connolly, and Jack Webb. Other actors featured within the past 1,000 include Alice Frost, Howard Duff, Glenn Langan, Herbert Marshall, Gerald Mohr, Joel McCrea, Les Tremayne, Jackson Beck, Santos Ortega, Ned Wever, Karl Swenson, and more.
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Twice Told Tales: Richard Diamond: The Simpson Case and Johnny Dollar: The Jonathan Bellows Matter (EP4484s)
Season 15 · Episode 294
dimanche 1 septembre 2024 • Duration 01:10:58
Today's First Mystery: The wife of a wealthy oil man hires Richard Diamond to protect her husband after an attempt on his life.
Original Air Date: January 18, 1952
Originating in Hollywood
Starring: Dick Powell as Richard Diamond; Virginia Gregg as Helen; Alan Reed as Lieutenant Walt Levinson Virginia; Jeanne Bates; Herb Butterfield; Tony Michaels
Today's Second Mystery: Johnny is called in when an insured, wealthy man is shot at.
Original Air Date: June 23, 1953
Originating in Hollywood
Starring: John Lund as Johnny Dollar; Clayton Post; Virginia Gregg; Tony Barrett; Ralph Moody; Howard McNear; Martha Wentworth
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Patreon Supporter of the Day: Lisa, patreon Supporter since July 2015
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Original Air Date: January 18, 1952
Originating in Hollywood
Starring: Dick Powell as Richard Diamond; Virginia Gregg as Helen; Alan Reed as Lieutenant Walt Levinson Virginia; Jeanne Bates; Herb Butterfield; Tony Michaels
Today's Second Mystery: Johnny is called in when an insured, wealthy man is shot at.
Original Air Date: June 23, 1953
Originating in Hollywood
Starring: John Lund as Johnny Dollar; Clayton Post; Virginia Gregg; Tony Barrett; Ralph Moody; Howard McNear; Martha Wentworth
Support the show monthly at https://patreon.greatdetectives.net
Patreon Supporter of the Day: Lisa, patreon Supporter since July 2015
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Yours Truly Johnny Dollar: The Loss of Memory Matter (EP4477)
Season 15 · Episode 285
vendredi 23 août 2024 • Duration 47:42
Today's Mystery: Johnny is hired to deliver an archaeological treasure to a museum.
Original Radio Broadcast Date: June 2 1957
Originating from Hollywood
Starring: Bob Bailey as Johnny Dollar; Les Tremayne; Parley Baer; Shepard Menken; Joseph Kearns; Barney Phillips; Tom Hanley
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Original Radio Broadcast Date: June 2 1957
Originating from Hollywood
Starring: Bob Bailey as Johnny Dollar; Les Tremayne; Parley Baer; Shepard Menken; Joseph Kearns; Barney Phillips; Tom Hanley
When making your travel plans, remember http://johnnydollarair.com
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Thank you to our Patreon Supporter of the Day: Bill, Patreon supporter since November 2020
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Yours Truly Johnny Dollar: The Desalles Matter (EP4393)
Season 15 · Episode 195
vendredi 17 mai 2024 • Duration 42:37
Today's Mystery:Johnny goes out west when an insurance agent is suspicious of a $100,000 death claim that another investigator was assigned to look into.
Original Radio Broadcast Date: Original Air Date: January 13, 1957
Originating from Hollywood
Starring: Bob Bailey as Johnny Dollar; Virginia Gregg; Harry Bartell; John Stephenson; Will Wright; James McCallion; Ben Wright
Today's Show sponsored by Cinnamon Girl by Daniel Weizzmann, the upcoming release in the Pacific Coast Highway Mystery Series. (Released May 28) (Affiliate LInks)
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Original Radio Broadcast Date: Original Air Date: January 13, 1957
Originating from Hollywood
Starring: Bob Bailey as Johnny Dollar; Virginia Gregg; Harry Bartell; John Stephenson; Will Wright; James McCallion; Ben Wright
Today's Show sponsored by Cinnamon Girl by Daniel Weizzmann, the upcoming release in the Pacific Coast Highway Mystery Series. (Released May 28) (Affiliate LInks)
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Mr. Chameleon: The Hasty Marriage Murder Case (EP4392)
Season 15 · Episode 194
jeudi 16 mai 2024 • Duration 39:18
Today's Mystery:A young wealthy man who just married a woman after a two-week romance is murdered.
Original Radio Broadcast Date: July 13, 1949
Originating from New York CityStarring: Karl Swenson as Mister Chameleon
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Original Radio Broadcast Date: July 13, 1949
Originating from New York CityStarring: Karl Swenson as Mister Chameleon
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Dangerous Assignment: The Jade Dagger (EP4391)
Season 15 · Episode 193
mercredi 15 mai 2024 • Duration 30:36
Today's Mystery: Sent to Cairo on a mission to clear the United States' name, Steve must navigate a treacherous path of false accusations and political machinations. From the bustling bazaars to the shadowy backstreets, join Steve as he unravels a conspiracy that could sabotage vital international talks. Tune in for a tale of espionage where asking to see a knife might just get you one in the back!
Original Radio Broadcast Date: May 13, 1953
Originated in
: Brian Donlevy as Steve Mitchell, Herb Butterfield as the Commissioner, Robert Boone, Paul Dubov, Byron Kane, Jan Arvan, Betty Lou Gerson
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Original Radio Broadcast Date: May 13, 1953
Originated in
: Brian Donlevy as Steve Mitchell, Herb Butterfield as the Commissioner, Robert Boone, Paul Dubov, Byron Kane, Jan Arvan, Betty Lou Gerson
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Squad Room: Ferris Wheel (EP4390)
Season 15 · Episode 192
mardi 14 mai 2024 • Duration 24:52
Today's Mystery: A woman is found murdered on a Ferris wheel.
Original Radio Broadcast Date: Around New Years Day in the mid-1950s
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Originating in New York
Starring: Wynn Wright as Lt. John Douglas; Dan Ocko as Sergeant Allen; George Tanner; Sam Gray
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Original Radio Broadcast Date: Around New Years Day in the mid-1950s
Support the show monthly at patreon.greatdetectives.net
Originating in New York
Starring: Wynn Wright as Lt. John Douglas; Dan Ocko as Sergeant Allen; George Tanner; Sam Gray
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Patreon Supporter of the Day: Ken, Patreon Supporter since March 2020
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The Falcon: The Case of the Happy Hoodlum (EP4389)
Season 15 · Episode 191
lundi 13 mai 2024 • Duration 36:08
Today's Mystery:Sergeant Corbett wants The Falcon to find out why a man made an insane attempt to rob an express company with a gun that couldn't fire.
Original Radio Broadcast Date: January 14, 1951
Originating from New YorkStarred: Les Damon as the Falcon; Ken Paxton as Sergeant Corbett
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Original Radio Broadcast Date: January 14, 1951
Originating from New YorkStarred: Les Damon as the Falcon; Ken Paxton as Sergeant Corbett
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Old Time Radio Con Games Special (EP4388s)
Season 15 · Episode 190
dimanche 12 mai 2024 • Duration 01:20:31
Today, I'm joined by Jim Grinstead of the Scams and Cons Podcast as we delve into two scam-related old time radio podcasts.
Today's 1st Mystery:First up, there's no such thing as easy money. That's a lesson a rich young man learns as he's forced to lure his friends into the clutches of a big-time gambler to square his own debts. Can magician-turned-detective Mike Trent help? We find out in this episode of Easy Money, "The Gallopping Ivories"
Original Radio Broadcast Date: November 14, 1954
Originating in New York
Starring: Larry Haines as Mike Trent; Ralph Bell; Peter Fernandez; Maurice Tarplin
Today's 2nd Mystery:Joe Friday and Ben Romero go after a gang of con-men who are victimizing the families of recently deceased people in the Big Betty.
Original Air Date: November 23, 1950
Originating in Los AngelesStarring: Jack Webb as Joe Friday; Barton Yarborough as Ben Romero
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Today's 1st Mystery:First up, there's no such thing as easy money. That's a lesson a rich young man learns as he's forced to lure his friends into the clutches of a big-time gambler to square his own debts. Can magician-turned-detective Mike Trent help? We find out in this episode of Easy Money, "The Gallopping Ivories"
Original Radio Broadcast Date: November 14, 1954
Originating in New York
Starring: Larry Haines as Mike Trent; Ralph Bell; Peter Fernandez; Maurice Tarplin
Today's 2nd Mystery:Joe Friday and Ben Romero go after a gang of con-men who are victimizing the families of recently deceased people in the Big Betty.
Original Air Date: November 23, 1950
Originating in Los AngelesStarring: Jack Webb as Joe Friday; Barton Yarborough as Ben Romero
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Dragnet: The Big Gangster, Part Two (EP4388)
Season 15 · Episode 189
samedi 11 mai 2024 • Duration 34:25
Today's Mystery:When a notorious mobster is gunned down, sparking fears of a gang war, Joe Friday and Ben Romero race against time to find the killers. Smoke screens, false leads, and a mysterious woman are at the center of it all.
Original Radio Broadcast Date: March 30, 1950
Originating from Hollywood
Starring: Jack Webb as Sergeant Joe Friday; Barton Yarborough as Sergeant Ben Romero; Herb Butterfield; Jack Kruschen; Virginia Gregg
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Original Radio Broadcast Date: March 30, 1950
Originating from Hollywood
Starring: Jack Webb as Sergeant Joe Friday; Barton Yarborough as Sergeant Ben Romero; Herb Butterfield; Jack Kruschen; Virginia Gregg
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Patreon Supporter of the Day: Ralph, Patreon Supporter since August 2022
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Yours Truly Johnny Dollar: The Ellen Dear Matter (EP4387)
Season 15 · Episode 188
vendredi 10 mai 2024 • Duration 44:41
Today's Mystery:Set sail on a treacherous journey with Johnny Dollar, the man with the action-packed expense account, as he embarks on a mission to safeguard a fortune in jewels. The sleek motor cruiser Ellen Dear carries a cargo worth over $300,000, but disaster strikes when the yacht sinks in deep waters.
Original Radio Broadcast Date: January 6, 1957
Originated from Hollywood
Starring: Bob Bailey as Johnny Dollar,Virginia Gregg, Lawrence Dobkin, Howard McNear, Jay Novello, Jack Edwards, Barney Phillips, Raymond Burr
The tragedy of Andrea Doria
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Original Radio Broadcast Date: January 6, 1957
Originated from Hollywood
Starring: Bob Bailey as Johnny Dollar,Virginia Gregg, Lawrence Dobkin, Howard McNear, Jay Novello, Jack Edwards, Barney Phillips, Raymond Burr
The tragedy of Andrea Doria
When making your travel plans, remember http://johnnydollarair.com
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