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, Hot Copy, Broadway's My Beat, Mr. and Mrs. North, 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, and also Australia.
The current actors featured in our old time radio detective podcast include Les Damon, Bob Bailey, Larry Thor, Alice Frost and Joseph Curtin, Betty Lou Gerson, and Jack Webb. Other actors featured within the past 1,000 include 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, and also Australia.
The current actors featured in our old time radio detective podcast include Les Damon, Bob Bailey, Larry Thor, Alice Frost and Joseph Curtin, Betty Lou Gerson, and Jack Webb. Other actors featured within the past 1,000 include 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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Today's Mystery: A young, one-armed ex-policeman is found shot to death.Original Radio Broadcast Date: June 2, 1950Originating from HollywoodStarring: Larry Thor as Lieutenant Danny Clover; Charles Calvert as Sergeant Gino Tartaglia; Georgia Ellis; Byron Kane; Jay Novello; Jane Webb; Georgia Backus; Clayton PostSupport the show monthly at https://patreon.greatdetectives.netPatreon Supporter of the Day: Bueno, Patreon supporter since March 2023.Support the show on a one-time basis at http://support.greatdetectives.net.Mail a donation to: Adam Graham, PO Box 15913, Boise, Idaho 83715Take the listener survey at http://survey.greatdetectives.netGive us a call at 208-991-4783Follow us on Instagram at http://instagram.com/greatdetectivesFollow us on Twitter @radiodetectivesJoin us again tomorrow for another detective drama from the Golden Age of Radio.
Today's Mystery: Inspector Chan has to deal with an ill-advised outburst about the dead woman, a lie about an inconsequential lie, and an observation from the blind former sheriff.Original Radio Broadcast Date: 1935 or 1936Originating in Los AngelesStarring: Walter Connolly as Inspector Charlie ChanSupport the show monthly at https://patreon.greatdetectives.netPatreon Supporter of the Day: mcf, Patreon supporter since March 2021Support the show on a one-time basis at http://support.greatdetectives.net.Mail a donation to: Adam Graham, PO Box 15913, Boise, Idaho 83715Take the listener survey at http://survey.greatdetectives.netGive us a call at 208-991-4783Follow us on Instagram at http://instagram.com/greatdetectivesFollow us on Twitter @radiodetectivesJoin us again tomorrow for another detective drama from the Golden Age of Radio.
Today's Mystery: A man is in Paris to find the woman who betrayed his brother to the Nazis.Original Radio Broadcast Date: June 26, 1952Originating from New YorkStarring: Les Damon as The Falcon, Ralph Bell; Ken LynchSupport the show monthly at patreon.greatdetectives.netPatreon Supporter of the Day: Damien, Patreon supporter since March 2024.Support the show on a one-time basis at http://support.greatdetectives.netMail a donation to: Adam Graham, PO Box 15913, Boise, Idaho 83715Take the listener survey at http://survey.greatdetectives.netGive us a call at 208-991-4783Follow us on Instagram at http://instagram.com/greatdetectivesFollow us on Twitter @radiodetectivesJoin us again tomorrow for another detective drama from the Golden Age of Radio.
Todays Mystery:Joe Friday and Ben Romero search for two missing four-year-old twin girls.Original Radio Broadcast Date: February 15, 1951Originating from HollywoodStarring: Jack Webb as Sergeant Joe Friday; Barton Yarborough as Sergeant Ben Romero; Herb ButterfieldSupport the show monthly at patreon.greatdetectives.netPatreon Supporter of the Day: Eliza, Patreon supporter since July 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 83715Take the listener survey at http://survey.greatdetectives.netGive us a call at 208-991-4783Follow us on Instagram at http://instagram.com/greatdetectivesFollow us on Twitter @radiodetectivesJoin us again on Monday for another detective drama from the Golden Age of Radio.
Today's Mystery: Johnny is sent to the vacation home of an insured man who has been receiving threats.Original Radio Broadcast Date: January 19, 1958Originating from HollywoodStarring: Bob Bailey as Johnny Dollar; Eleanor Audley; Paula Winslowe; Lawrence Dobkin; Will Wright; Ben Wright; Harry BartellWhen making your travel plans, remember http://johnnydollarair.comBecome one of our Patreon Supporters at https://patreon.greatdetectives.netThank you to our Patreon Supporter of the Day:Take the listener survey at http://survey.greatdetectives.netGive us a call at 208-991-4783Follow us on Twitter @radiodetectivesJoin us again tomorrow for another detective drama from the Golden Age of Radio.
Today's Mystery: A bank guard is killed and the only clue is the murder weapon...a unique burglar tool.Original Radio Broadcast Date: March 25, 1952Originated from New York CityStarred: Joseph Curtain as Jerry North, Alice Frost as Pamela NorthSupport the show monthly at https://patreon.greatdetectives.netPatreon Supporter of the Day: Magda, Patreon supporter since June 2018.Support the show on a one-time basis at http://support.greatdetectives.netMail a donation to: Adam Graham, PO Box 15913, Boise, Idaho 83715Take the listener survey…http://survey.greatdetectives.netGive us a call 208-991-4783Follow us on Instagram at http://instagram.com/greatdetectivesBecome one of ourfriends on Facebook.Follow us on Twitter@radiodetectivesJoin us again tomorrow for another detective drama from the Golden Age of Radio.
Today's Mystery: A young woman from Iowa studying music is murdered.Original Radio Broadcast Date: May 26, 1950Originated in HollywoodStars: Larry Thor as Lieutenant Danny Clover, Charles Calvert as Sergeant Gino Tartaglia, Jack Kruschen as Sergeant Muggavan, Joseph Kearns, Sam Edwards, Norma Varden, Florence Ravenal, Bert HollandSupport the show monthly at https://patreon.greatdetectives.netPatreon Supporter of the Day: Wendy, Patreon supporter since May 2019Support the show on a one-time basis at http://support.greatdetectives.net.Mail a donation to: Adam Graham, PO Box 15913, Boise, Idaho 83715Take the listener survey…http://survey.greatdetectives.netGive us a call 208-991-4783Follow us on Instagram at http://instagram.com/greatdetectivesBecome one of our friends on Facebook.Follow us on Twitter@radiodetectivesJoin us again tomorrow for another detective drama from the Golden Age of Radio.
Today's Mystery: The lovely Ms. Beaton is caught in a lie, and then even more suspects emerge.Original Radio Broadcast Date: 1935 or 1936Originating in Los AngelesStarring: Walter Connolly as Inspector Charlie ChanSupport the show monthly at https://patreon.greatdetectives.netPatreon Supporter of the Day: James, Patreon supporter since October 2022.Support the show on a one-time basis at http://support.greatdetectives.net.Mail a donation to: Adam Graham, PO Box 15913, Boise, Idaho 83715Take the listener survey at http://survey.greatdetectives.netGive us a call at 208-991-4783Follow us on Instagram at http://instagram.com/greatdetectivesFollow us on Twitter @radiodetectivesJoin us again tomorrow for another detective drama from the Golden Age of Radio.
Today's Mystery: Mike Waring is called back into service by military intelligence and is sent to Vienna to smuggle a woman across the border.Original Radio Broadcast Date: June 19, 1952Originating from New YorkStarring: Les Damon as The Falcon; Larry Haines; Ralph BellSupport the show monthly at patreon.greatdetectives.netPatreon Supporter of the Day: Bruce, Patreon Supporter since March 2024Support the show on a one-time basis at http://support.greatdetectives.netMail a donation to: Adam Graham, PO Box 15913, Boise, Idaho 83715Take the listener survey at http://survey.greatdetectives.netGive us a call at 208-991-4783Follow us on Instagram at http://instagram.com/greatdetectivesFollow us on Twitter @radiodetectivesJoin us again tomorrow for another detective drama from the Golden Age of Radio.
Rogue goes to help an elderly woman with a son in trouble with the law. The son’s not there and Rogue wakes up to find he was given a Mickey Finn tea and has been framed for murder.Original Air Date: November 29, 1945Originating in HollywoodStarring: Dick Powell, Richard RogueSupport the show monthly at https://patreon.greatdetectives.netSupport the show on a one-time basis at http://support.greatdetectives.netMail a donation to: Adam Graham, PO Box 15913, Boise, Idaho 83715Take the listener survey at http://survey.greatdetectives.netGive us a call at 208-991-4783Follow us on Instagram at http://instagram.com/greatdetectivesFollow us on Twitter @radiodetectivesJoin us again tomorrow for another detective drama from the Golden Age of Radio.
Johnny travels to Milwaukee to protect a woman who is afraid of an ex-boyfriend who has been released from prison.Original Air Date: December 3, 1949Support the show monthly at https://patreon.greatdetectives.netSupport the show on a one-time basis at http://support.greatdetectives.netMail a donation to: Adam Graham, PO Box 15913, Boise, Idaho 83715Take the listener survey at http://survey.greatdetectives.Give us a call at 208-991-4783Follow us on Instagram at http://instagram.com/greatdetectivesFollow us on Twitter @radiodetectivesJoin us again tomorrow for another detective drama from the Golden Age of Radio.
When an armchair detective is murdered on Ellery’s radio show, he has to find out who did it.Original Air Date: March 18, 1948Originating in HollywoodStarring: Lawrence Dobkin as Ellery QueenSupport the show monthly at https://patreon.greatdetectives.netSupport the show on a one-time basis at http://support.greatdetectives.netMail a donation to: Adam Graham, PO Box 15913, Boise, Idaho 83715Take the listener survey at http://survey.greatdetectives.netGive us a call at 208-991-4783Follow us on Instagram at http://instagram.com/greatdetectivesFollow us on Twitter @radiodetectivesJoin us again tomorrow for another detective drama from the Golden Age of Radio.
While recuperating, Holmes is asked to investigate a strange death in Cornish country where the locals suspect the Devil’s involvement.Original Air Date: January 13, 1946Originating in HollywoodStarring Tom Conway as Sherlock HolmesSupport the show monthly at https://patreon.greatdetectives.netSupport the show on a one-time basis at http://support.greatdetectives.netMail a donation to: Adam Graham, PO Box 15913, Boise, Idaho 83715Take the listener survey at http://survey.greatdetectives.netGive us a call at 208-991-4783Follow us on Instagram at http://instagram.com/greatdetectivesFollow us on Twitter @radiodetectivesJoin us again tomorrow for another detective drama from the Golden Age of Radio.
A doctor dies in a plane crash over England, but Pat suspects foul play and pretends to be injured to investigate a hospital.Original Air Date: March 13, 1955Originating in New YorkStarring: Les Damon as Pat Abbott, Claudia Morgan as Jean AbbottSupport the show monthly at https://patreon.greatdetectives.netSupport the show on a one-time basis at http://support.greatdetectives.netMail a donation to: Adam Graham, PO Box 15913, Boise, Idaho 83715Take the listener survey at http://survey.greatdetectives.netGive us a call at 208-991-4783Follow us on Instagram at http://instagram.com/greatdetectivesFollow us on Twitter @radiodetectivesJoin us again tomorrow for another detective drama from the Golden Age of Radio.
A gangster tries to force Pete to marry the gangster’s girlfriend.Original Air Date: July 11, 1951Originating In HollywoodStarring: Jack Webb as Pete KellySupport the show monthly at https://patreon.greatdetectives.netSupport the show on a one-time basis at http://support.greatdetectives.netMail a donation to: Adam Graham, PO Box 15913, Boise, Idaho 83715Take the listener survey at http://survey.greatdetectives.netGive us a call at 208-991-4783Follow us on Instagram at http://instagram.com/greatdetectivesFollow us on Twitter @radiodetectivesJoin us again tomorrow for another detective drama from the Golden Age of Radio.
Rocky is hired to drive a truckload of nitro from New York to Los Angeles.Original Air Date: January 26, 1954Originating in HollywoodStarring: Frank Sinatra as Rocky FortuneSupport the show monthly at https://patreon.greatdetectives.netSupport the show on a one-time basis at http://support.greatdetectives.netMail a donation to: Adam Graham, PO Box 15913, Boise, Idaho 83715Take the listener survey at http://survey.greatdetectives.netGive us a call at 208-991-4783Follow us on Instagram at http://instagram.com/greatdetectivesFollow us on Twitter @radiodetectivesJoin us again tomorrow for another detective drama from the Golden Age of Radio.
Today's Mystery: Joe Friday and Ben Romero think they've found a man responsible for the disappearances of a dozen men.Original Radio Broadcast Date: February 8, 1950Originating from HollywoodStarring: Jack Webb as Sergeant Joe Friday; Barton Yarborough as Sergeant Ben Romero; Stacy HarrisSupport the show monthly at patreon.greatdetectives.netSupport the show on a one-time basis at http://support.greatdetectives.net.Mail a donation to: Adam Graham, PO Box 15913, Boise, Idaho 83715Take the listener survey at http://survey.greatdetectives.netGive us a call at 208-991-4783Follow us on Instagram at http://instagram.com/greatdetectivesFollow us on Twitter @radiodetectivesJoin us again on Monday for another detective drama from the Golden Age of Radio.
Today's Mystery: An inventor who is building an insured machine to make a new type of fuel is suspected of being involved in a subversive group.Original Radio Broadcast Date: January 12, 1958Originating from HollywoodStarring: Bob Bailey as Johnny Dollar; Shirley Mitchell; G. Stanley Jones; Parley Baer; Russell Thorson; Frank Gerstle; Lou MerrilWhen making your travel plans, remember http://johnnydollarair.comBecome one of our Patreon Supporters at https://patreon.greatdetectives.netThank you to our Patreon Supporter of the Day: Robert, Patreon supporter since August 2016Take the listener survey at http://survey.greatdetectives.netGive us a call at 208-991-4783Follow us on Twitter @radiodetectivesJoin us again tomorrow for another detective drama from the Golden Age of Radio.
Today's Mystery: Danny investigates the murder of a magician's assistant at a performance for a convention of a fraternal order.Original Radio Broadcast Date: May 19, 1950Originated in HollywoodStars: Larry Thor as Lieutenant Danny Clover, Charles Calvert as Sergeant Gino Tartaglia, Hy Averback, Jerry Hausner, Elliott Reid, Mary Lansing, Herb ButterfieldSupport the show monthly at https://patreon.greatdetectives.netPatreon Supporter of the Day:Stephen, Patreon supporter since March 2020Support the show on a one-time basis at http://support.greatdetectives.net.Mail a donation to: Adam Graham, PO Box 15913, Boise, Idaho 83715Take the listener survey…http://survey.greatdetectives.netGive us a call 208-991-4783Follow us on Instagram at http://instagram.com/greatdetectivesBecome one of our friends on Facebook.Follow us on Twitter@radiodetectivesJoin us again tomorrow for another detective drama from the Golden Age of Radio.
Today's Mystery: A revelation about the time of death sends Inspector Chan back to square one.Original Radio Broadcast Date: 1935 or 1936Originating in Los AngelesStarring: Walter Connolly as Inspector Charlie ChanSupport the show monthly at https://patreon.greatdetectives.netPatreon Supporter of the Day:Shelia, Patreon supporter since February 2020Support the show on a one-time basis at http://support.greatdetectives.net.Mail a donation to: Adam Graham, PO Box 15913, Boise, Idaho 83715Take the listener survey…http://survey.greatdetectives.netGive us a call 208-991-4783Become one of our friends on Facebook.Follow us on Instagram at http://instagram.com/greatdetectivesFollow us on Twitter@radiodetectivesJoin us again tomorrow for another detective drama from the Golden Age of Radio.
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On the closing commentary: Agreed that the script is so horribly truncated to fit the time limit the writer has effectively had to cover the equivalent of a Jack Reacher novel, whilst having to introduce the audience to the lead character. It's so obvious that a two (or more) part version would be better, especially because the book is fast-paced and offers multiple cliffhanger moments that really It's worth discussing what sort of constraints in the USA's radio businesses prevented that. FWIW the lead character being bored in London after returning from South Africa is definitely not because he's a "businessman". That was the wildest part of the British Empire then; the British equivalent of the American Wild West. It's also a US 'tell' that his name is mispronounced throughout. Hann-eye, not Hann-ay (as in 'hay'). It's a bit puzzling for a Brit why they couldn't just read it as written. But then we have the deeper mystery of why Americans struggle with correctly pronouncing the names
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always have had a love for old time radio shows.I all types except the westerns great that CBS had shows all the way I to the 1970's
host talks too long before episode starts but it's his podcast,so be it.
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only 2 mi 42 secs downloaded on Cadtbox
love listening to this.
I wish there was an app that would the decelerate speech .Tired of listening to what sounds like the a disclaimer at the end of a commercial.
Ran out of time, I guess.
Loved this so much!! Thank you for allowing us to enjoy it. Caron Brown Little Elm, TX
Loved this!
sound quality on this is basically un-listenable
I love it 🥰
does anyone know what the sports car is that the guy crashed in? I can't hear it well enough to search but I'm really curious!
memories!!!