The Falcon|Great Detectives of Old Time Radio Mystery Dramas

Original Release Date: November 27, 2023Today's Mystery:While on vacation in Mexico, the Falcon finds himself tangling with a racketeer.Original Radio Broadcast Date: November 13, 1945Originated from New YorkStarring: James Meighan as the FalconThis episode includes discussion of the literary history of the Falcon and background on the second actor to play the Falcon, James MeighanSupport the show monthly at patreon.greatdetectives.netPatreon Supporter of the Day: David, Patreon Supporter Since January 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 at http://survey.greatdetectives.netGive us a call at 208-991-4783Follow us on Instagram at http://instagram.com/greatdetectivesFollow us on Twitter @radiodetectives

Original Release Date: September 15, 2025Today's Mystery: A woman comes to The Falcon when a man breaks into her home, and robs and assaults her and then is shot, and she's being blackmailed.Original Radio Broadcast Date: May 31, 1954Originating from New YorkStarring: George Petrie as The Falcon; Chuck Webster; Larry Haines; Mandel KramerSupport the show monthly at patreon.greatdetectives.netPatreon Supporter of the Day: Tony, Patreon supporter since March 2023.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 @radiodetectives

Original Release Date: September 9, 2025Today's Mystery: A self-styled fixer convinces dangerous underworld figures that he can protect them from raids. He can't; murder follows.Original Radio Broadcast Date: April 12, 1954Originating from New YorkStarring: George Petrie as the Falcon, Les DamonSupport the show monthly at patreon.greatdetectives.netPatreon Supporter of the Day: Michael, Patreon supporter since March 2016.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 @radiodetectives

Original Release Date: September 1, 2025Today's Mystery: A woman with a jealous husband hires The Falcon because she wants a divorce.Original Radio Broadcast Date: February 8, 1954Originating from New YorkStarring: George Petrie as the Falcon, Larry HainesThank you to our newest Platinum Patreons: Deby and JohnSupport the show monthly at patreon.greatdetectives.netPatreon Supporter of the Day: Greg, Patreon supporter since January 2023.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 @radiodetectives

Original Release Date: August 25, 2025Today's Mystery: A notorious collector comes to Mike alleging that he's been framed for murder.Original Radio Broadcast Date: Sometime in 1953 or 1954Originating from New YorkStarring: George Petrie as The FalconSupport the show monthly at patreon.greatdetectives.netPatreon Supporter of the Day: Yigal, Patreon supporter since March 2023Support 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 @radiodetectives

Original Release Date: August 18, 2025Today's Mystery: A woman's sister commits suicide, and she vows revenge on the man who broke her sister's heart.Original Radio Broadcast Date: July 6, 1953Originating from New YorkStarring: George Petrie as The Falcon; Larry Haines; Mandel KramerSupport the show monthly at patreon.greatdetectives.netPatreon Supporter of the Day: Ken, Patreon supporter since March 2020.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 @radiodetectives

Original Release Date: August 11, 2025Today's Mystery: A gambling den kingpin is murdered, and a wealthy Waring client is suspected of the crime.Original Radio Broadcast Date: June 22, 1953Originating from New YorkStarring: George Petrie as The Falcon; Larry Haines; Mandel KramerSupport the show monthly at patreon.greatdetectives.netPatreon Supporter of the Day: Steve, Patreon supporter since May 2019.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 @radiodetectives

Original Release Date: August 4, 2025Today's Mystery: The Falcon agrees to help a woman find her missing husband, and finds himself in the middle of a love triangle, investigating a murder.Original Radio Broadcast Date: June 15, 1953Originating from New YorkStarring: George Petrie as The Falcon; Mandel Kramer; Ralph BellSupport the show monthly at patreon.greatdetectives.netPatreon Supporter of the Day: Jennifer, Patreon supporter since May 2016Support 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 @radiodetectives

Original Release Date: July 28, 2025Today's Mystery: A woman working for the Communist Party in Paris tries to get her husband to steal notes on a sensitive meeting.Original Radio Broadcast Date: September 14, 1952Originating from New YorkStarred: Les Damon as The Falcon; Ralph BellSupport the show monthly at patreon.greatdetectives.netPatreon Supporter of the Day: Rebecca, Patreon supporter since April 2021Support 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 @radiodetectives

Original Release Date: July 21, 2025Today's Mystery:In London, Waring gets involved in a case of blackmail that turns into murder.Original Radio Broadcast Date: September 7, 1952Originating from New YorkStarring: Les Damon as The Falcon; Francis ChaneySupport the show monthly at patreon.greatdetectives.netPatreon Supporter of the Day: James, Patreon supporter since March 2020Support 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 @radiodetectives

Original Release Date: July 14, 2025Today's Mystery: Waring is sent to Berlin to recruit a scientist to the American cause but Communist Agents send an imposter to kidnap the scientist.Original Radio Broadcast Date: August 31, 1952Originating from New YorkStarred: Les Damon as the Falcon, Lesley WoodsSupport the show monthly at patreon.greatdetectives.netPatreon Supporter of the Day: Christine, Patreon supporter since November 2018Support 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 208-991-4783Become one of our friends on Facebook.Follow us on Instagram at http://instagram.com/greatdetectivesFollow us on Twitter@radiodetectives

Original Release Date: June 30, 2025Today's Mystery:Mike goes to Lisbon on a tip that a woman working at the US embassy is a spy.Original Radio Broadcast Date: August 24, 1952Originating from New YorkStarring: Les Damon as The Falcon; Mandel Kramer; Bryna RaeburnSupport the show monthly at patreon.greatdetectives.netPatreon Supporter of the Day: Jacqueline, Patreon Supporter since August 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 at http://survey.greatdetectives.netGive us a call at 208-991-4783Follow us on Instagram at http://instagram.com/greatdetectivesFollow us on Twitter @radiodetectives

Original Release Date: June 23, 2025Today's Mystery: Waring is in Greece looking for the leader of the Greek Communist Party.Original Radio Broadcast Date: August 17, 1952Originating from New YorkStarred: Les Damon as the Falcon, Ken Lynch, Anne BurrSupport the show monthly at patreon.greatdetectives.netPatreon Supporter of the Day: Carissa, 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…http://survey.greatdetectives.netGive us a call 208-991-4783Become one of ourfriends on Facebook.Follow us on Instagram at http://instagram.com/greatdetectivesFollow us on Twitter@radiodetectives

Original Release Date: June 16, 2025Today's Mystery: The Falcon goes to Sicily to apprehend a Communist leader who was guilty of war crimes during World War II.Original Radio Broadcast Date: August 10, 1952Originating from New YorkStarring: Les Damon as The Falcon; June AllisonSupport the show monthly at patreon.greatdetectives.netPatreon Supporter of the Day: Randy, Patreon supporter since December 2023Support 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 @radiodetectives

Original Release Date: June 9, 2025Today's Mystery: The Falcon goes to Egypt to investigate a deported expatriate who may be tied into the narcotics trade.Original Radio Broadcast Date: July 31, 1952Originating from New YorkStarring: Les Damon as The Falcon; Ralph Bell; Elspeth EricSupport the show monthly at patreon.greatdetectives.netPatreon Supporter of the Day: Brett, Patreon supporter since April 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/greatdetectives

Original Release Date: June 2, 2025Today's Mystery:Mike Waring finds himself on the opposite side of a beautiful Communist spy on the hunt for a party member who fled to Casablanca.Original Radio Broadcast Date: July 27, 1952Originating from New YorkStarring: Les Damon as The Falcon; Ann ShepherdThank you to our Platinum Patreon supporters who've been supporting the Podcast for 10 years: Helen, Jamison, Chris, Mick, DougSupport the show monthly at patreon.greatdetectives.netPatreon Supporter of the Day: Lisa, Patreon supporter since October 2021.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 @radiodetectives

Original Release Date: May 26, 2025Today's Mystery: The Falcon goes to Berlin to investigate when the books of the US occupation forces show a shortage.Original Radio Broadcast Date: July 17, 1952Originating from New YorkStarring: Les Damon as The Falcon; Lily Valente; Larry Haines; Ralph BellSupport the show monthly at patreon.greatdetectives.netPatreon Supporter of the Day: Maurice, Patreon supporter since January 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 @radiodetectives

Original Release Date: May 12, 2025Today's Mystery: Mike Waring is sent to Rome to deliver a message to another agent, but enemy agents are determined to intercept him.Original Radio Broadcast Date: July 13, 1951Originating from New YorkStarring: Les Damon as The Falcon; Susan Douglas; Larry HainesSupport the show monthly at patreon.greatdetectives.netPatreon Supporter of the Day: Randy, Patreon supporter since December 2023.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 @radiodetectives

Original Release Date: May 4, 2025Today's Mystery:The Falcon is sent to London to investigate a leak of top secret information.Original Radio Broadcast Date: July 6, 1952Originating from New YorkStarring: Les Damon as The Falcon; Ralph Bell; Mandel KramerSupport the show monthly at patreon.greatdetectives.netPatreon Supporter of the Day: David, Patreon supporter since August 2017Support 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 @radiodetectives

Original Release Date: April 28, 2025Today'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 @radiodetectives