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The Falcon|Great Detectives of Old Time Radio Mystery Dramas
The Falcon|Great Detectives of Old Time Radio Mystery Dramas
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Each week, join us for an adventure with the Falcon, a detective from radio's golden age based very loosely on the literary creation of Drexel Drake.
Michael Waring is a detective who goes by the name, The Falcon was a private detective and adventurer solving mysteries during radio's Golden Age. The Falcon was originally heard between 1943-55 with five different t actors playing the lead role. This podcast will feature all circulating episodes beginning with those starring James Meighan and Les Tremayne, before moving on to episodes starring Les Damon and finally George Petrie.
Every Monday you can expect another mystery from the files of the Falcon. This feed is brought you as part of the Great Detectives of Old Time Radio where you can hear five more Golden Age Detective programs each week.
Michael Waring is a detective who goes by the name, The Falcon was a private detective and adventurer solving mysteries during radio's Golden Age. The Falcon was originally heard between 1943-55 with five different t actors playing the lead role. This podcast will feature all circulating episodes beginning with those starring James Meighan and Les Tremayne, before moving on to episodes starring Les Damon and finally George Petrie.
Every Monday you can expect another mystery from the files of the Falcon. This feed is brought you as part of the Great Detectives of Old Time Radio where you can hear five more Golden Age Detective programs each week.
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Original Release Date: May 20, 2024Today's Mystery:To protect the girlfriend of a man murdered by the mob, the Falcon sets himself up as a target.Original Radio Broadcast Date: January 21, 1951Originating from New YorkStarring: Les Damon as the Falcon; Ken Paxton at Sergeant CorbettSupport the show monthly at patreon.greatdetectives.nePatreon Supporter of the Day: Leslie, Patreon supporter since November 2018Support 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: May 13, 2024Today'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, 1951Originating from New YorkStarred: Les Damon as the Falcon; Ken Paxton as Sergeant CorbettSupport the show monthly at https://patreon.greatdetectives.netPatreon Supporter of the DaySupport 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: May 6, 2024Today's Mystery:The Falcon is hired by a man who killed his ex-girlfriend's husband who hopes to dupe Mike into pinning the murder on his ex.Original Radio Broadcast Date: January 7, 1951Originating from New YorkStarring: Les Damon as the Falcon; Maurice TarplinSupport 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 @radiodetectives
Original Release Date: April 29, 2024Today's Mystery:The elder brother of a man who committed suicide wants Waring to find the woman he believes drove his brother down a dark path so that he can get rid of her.Original Radio Broadcast Date: December 17, 1950Originating from New YorkStarring: Les Damon as the Falcon; Ken Paxton as Sergeant Corbett; Mandel Kramer, Maurice TarplinSupport the show monthly at patreon.greatdetectives.netPatreon Supporter of the Day: Margie, Patreon Supporter since September 2016Support 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: April 22, 2024Today's Mystery:Mike Waring is hired by a group of businessmen who were robbed of $65,000 in cash at a high stakes poker game.Original Radio Broadcast Date: December 10, 1950Originating from New YorkStarring: Les Damon as the Falcon; Ken Paxton as Sergeant Corbett; Larry HainesSupport the show monthly at patreon.greatdetectives.netPatreon Supporter of the Day: Margie, Patreon Supporter since September 2016Support 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: April 15, 2024Today's Mystery:A gigolo who is trying to scam and doublecross various people is murdered.Original Radio Broadcast Date: December 3, 1950Originating from New YorkStarring: Les Damon as The Falcon; Ken Paxtor as Sergeant Corbett; Jackson BeckSupport the show monthly at patreon.greatdetectives.netPatreon Supporter of the Day: Julie, Patreon Supporter Since September 2018Support 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: April 8, 2024Today's Mystery:The Falcon is hired to locate a boxing promoter who cheated two men out of a combined $40,000, but has a clever way to make sure they can't collect.Original Radio Broadcast Date: November 26, 1950Originating from New YorkStarring: Les Damon as the Falcon; Ken Lynch as Sergeant Corbett; Mandel Kramer; Ralph Bell; Bill ZuckertSupport the show monthly at patreon.greatdetectives.netPatreon Supporter of the Day: Bruce, Patreon Supporter since November 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: April 1, 2024Today's Mystery:A reporter comes to The Falcon to ask him to take part in a blackmail scheme and then dies.Original Radio Broadcast Date: November 19, 1950Originating from New YorkStarring: Les Damon as The Falcon; Larry HainesSupport the show monthly at patreon.greatdetectives.netPatreon Supporter of the Day: Martin, Patreon Supporter since September 2017Support 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: March 25, 2024Today's Mystery:A businessman who drove his rival out of business wants Waring to prove he didn't kill him and suggests suicide.Original Radio Broadcast Date: November 12, 1950Originating from New YorkStarring: Les Damon as the Falcon; Bill Zuckert; Mandel KramerSupport the show monthly at patreon.greatdetectives.netPatreon Supporter of the Day: Philip, Patreon Supporter since December 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: March 18, 2024Today's Mystery:A racketeer hires The Falcon to protect him in a forest cabin, but is killed before Waring arrives from New York.Original Radio Broadcast Date: November 5, 1950Originating from New YorkStarring: Les Damon as the FalconSupport the show monthly at patreon.greatdetectives.netPatreon Supporter of the Day: Anton, Patreon Supporter since December 2023Support 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: March 11, 2024Today's Mystery:A man is murdered soon after his business partner was killed, and the contingency beneficiary hires Mike to prove who hired the killer.Original Radio Broadcast Date: October 29, 1950Originating from New YorkStarring: Les Damon as The Falcon; Ken Lynch as Sergeant Corbett; Maurice Tarplin; Mandel KramerSupport the show monthly at patreon.greatdetectives.netPatreon Supporter of the Day: Mick, Patreon Supporter since June 2015Support 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: March 4, 2024Today's Mystery:The manager of a jewelry concern calls in The Falcon when he's accused of stealing thousands in jewels.Original Radio Broadcast Date: October 22, 1950Originating from New YorkStarring: Les Damon as the FalconSupport the show monthly at patreon.greatdetectives.netPatreon Supporter of the Day: Gavin, Patreon Supporter Since November 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 @radiodetectives
Original Release Date: February 26, 2024Today's Mystery:A woman hires The Falcon to protect her from a racketeer who wants to kill her, but she isn't telling him the whole story.Original Radio Broadcast Date: October 15, 1950Originating from New YorkStarring: Les Damon as the Falcon, Mandel KramerSupport our Listener Support campaign!Take our Special Advertising survey at https://adsurvey.greatdetectives.net Become one of our Patreon supporters at patreon.greatdetectives.netPatreon Supporter of the Day: Delilah, Patreon Supporter since December 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: February 19, 2024Today's Mystery:A woman hires Mike Waring to find a hit-and-run driver.Original Radio Broadcast Date: October 1, 1950Originating from New YorkStarring: Les Damon as the Falcon; Ken Lynch as Sergeant Corbett; Mandel KramerSupport the show monthly at patreon.greatdetectives.netPatreon Supporter of the Day: Lesley, Patreon Supporter Since November 2018Support 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: February 12, 2024Today's Mystery:The Falcon is hired to find out who tried to kill an ex-crook.Original Radio Broadcast Date: September 24, 1950Originating from New YorkStarring: Les Damon as The FalconSupport the show monthly at patreon.greatdetectives.netPatreon Supporter of the Day: Jonathan, 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 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: February 5, 2024Today's Mystery:A boxing champ trying to defend his title calls in the Falcon with suspicions that his opponent is concealing a gambling operation around the fights.Original Radio Broadcast Date: September 10, 1950Originating from New YorkStarring: Les Damon as the FalconSupport the show monthly at patreon.greatdetectives.netWelcome to our latest Patreon supporter: KarenPatreon Supporter of the Day: Ken, Patreon supporter since March of 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 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: January 29, 2024Today's Mystery:After collecting the ransom from kidnapping a racketeer, four crooks have a falling-out that leads to murder.Original Radio Broadcast Date: September 3, 1950Originating from New YorkStarring: Les Damon as the Falcon; Ken Lynch as Sergeant Corbett; Jackson Beck; Larry HainesSupport the show monthly at patreon.greatdetectives.netPatreon Supporter of the Day: John and Kristine, Patreon Supporters March of 2018Support 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: January 22, 2024Today's Mystery:The leader of a gang of robbers hires The Falcon to find his girlfriend, who disappeared with $80,000 that they stole from a payroll.Original Radio Broadcast Date: August 30, 1950Originating from New YorkStarring: Les Damon as the Falcon; Mandel KramerSupport the show monthly at patreon.greatdetectives.netPatreon Supporter of the Day: Russell, Patreon Supporter Since October 2016Support 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: January 15, 2024Today's Mystery:A song writer, whose business manager is embezzling from him, is murdered.Original Radio Broadcast Date: August 23, 1950Originating from New YorkStarring: Les Damon as the Falcon; Ralph Bell; Larry HainesSupport the show monthly at patreon.greatdetectives.netPatreon Supporter of the Day: Robert, Patreon Supporter Since December 2018Support 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: January 8, 2024Today's Mystery:The Falcon is hired to find an unassuming bookkeeper who stole $30,000 from a dress company.Original Radio Broadcast Date: May 14, 1950Originating from New YorkStarring: Les Damon as the Falcon; Ken Lynch as Sergeant CorbettSupport the show monthly at patreon.greatdetectives.netPatreon Supporter of the Day: Guy, Patreon Supporter since September 2022Support 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





