1001 Radio Crime Solvers

This was an American made radio drama which started on Mutual Radio in 1945 and ended in 1947 on CBS. Harold Huber played New York based Poirot. The quality is great!   Check out our new website at www.bestof1001stories.com and explore shows and episodes you've missed!

Each story started with a phone call from an insurance executive, calling on Johnny to investigate an unusual claim. Each story required Johnny to travel to some distant locale, usually within the United States but sometimes abroad, where he was almost always threatened with personal danger in the course of his investigations. Johnny's precious recreational time was usually spent fishing, and it was not uncommon for Johnny's clients to exploit this favorite pastime in convincing him to take on a job near good fishing locations. His past was rarely mentioned, but Dollar in one episode described himself as a four-year US Marine veteran who then worked as a police officer for a decade before changing careers to insurance investigation.  Get all of our shows at one website:  www.bestof1001stories.com My email works as well for comments: 1001storiespodcast@gmail.com SUPPORT OUR SHOW BY BECOMING A PATRON! https://.patreon.com/1001storiesnetwork. Its time I started asking for support! Thank you. Its a few dollars a month OR a one time. (Any amount is appreciated). YOUR REVIEWS ARE NEEDED AND APPRECIATED! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

I wish I had Effie answering phones for me. Sam Spade is a lucky man. Two Sam Spade adventures for you today. Check ut our new website and join our mailing list www.Bestof1001Stories.com.

meThe Adventures of Sam Spade, Detective was a radio series based loosely on the private detective character Sam Spade, created by writer Dashiell Hammett for the Maltese Falcon. The series ran from 1946-1951 and starred Howard Duff as Sam Spade and Lureen Tuttle as his secretary Effie. The sam Spade character had been made famous in movies by Edward G. Robinson and Humphrey Bogart. The show was a huge hit for CBS radio.  Get all of our shows at one website: https://www.bestof1001stories.com   My email works as well for comments: 1001storiespodcast@gmail.com SUPPORT OUR SHOW BY BECOMING A PATRON! https://.patreon.com/1001storiesnetwork. Its time I started asking for support! Thank you. Its a few dollars a month OR a one time. (Any amount is appreciated). YOUR REVIEWS ARE NEEDED AND APPRECIATED! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

The Adventures of Sam Spade, Detective was a radio series based loosely on the private detective character Sam Spade, created by writer Dashiell Hammett for the Maltese Falcon. The series ran from 1946-1951 and starred Howard Duff as Sam Spade and Lureen Tuttle as his secretary Effie. The sam Spade character had been made famous in movies by Edward G. Robinson and Humphrey Bogart. The show was a huge hit for CBS radio.  Get all of our shows at one website: WWW.BESTOF1001STORIES.COM My email works as well for comments: 1001storiespodcast@gmail.com SUPPORT OUR SHOW BY BECOMING A PATRON! https://.patreon.com/1001storiesnetwork. Its time I started asking for support! Thank you. Its a few dollars a month OR a one time. (Any amount is appreciated). YOUR REVIEWS ARE NEEDED AND APPRECIATED! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

The Adventures of Sam Spade, Detective was a radio series based loosely on the private detective character Sam Spade, created by writer Dashiell Hammett for the Maltese Falcon. The series ran from 1946-1951 and starred Howard Duff as Sam Spade and Lureen Tuttle as his secretary Effie. The sam Spade character had been made famous in movies by Edward G. Robinson and Humphrey Bogart. The show was a huge hit for CBS radio.  Get all of our shows at one website: WWW.BESTOF1001STORIES.COM My email works as well for comments: 1001storiespodcast@gmail.com SUPPORT OUR SHOW BY BECOMING A PATRON! https://.patreon.com/1001storiesnetwork. Its time I started asking for support! Thank you. Its a few dollars a month OR a one time. (Any amount is appreciated). YOUR REVIEWS ARE NEEDED AND APPRECIATED! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

The Adventures of Sam Spade, Detective was a radio series based loosely on the private detective character Sam Spade, created by writer Dashiell Hammett for The Maltese Falcon. The show ran from 1946 to 1951 and was very popular. New Twitter address- @1001podcast Follow Us!  Get all of our shows at one website: WWW.BESTOF1001STORIES.COM REVIEWS NEEDED . My email works as well for comments: 1001storiespodcast@gmail.com SUPPORT OUR SHOW BY BECOMING A PATRON! https://.patreon.com/1001storiesnetwork. Its time I started asking for support! Thank you. Its a few dollars a month OR a one time. (Any amount is appreciated). YOUR REVIEWS ARE NEEDED AND APPRECIATED! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

"The Death Bed Caper" Plot: Dan Starbuck hires Spade to witness a confession from his brother, Gordon, who was found with his head kicked in following a drunken fight between the two siblings. The Mystery: Dan woke up covered in blood and fears he killed his brother during a blackout, hoping the statement will reveal the truth. Outcome: The episode, noted for its, twists, follows Spade as he investigates the suspicious deathbed scene, as detailed on bestoldtimeradio.com and described at theadventuresofsamspade.podbean.com.  "The Bail Bond Caper" Plot: An old flame asks Spade to help her husband, a reformed ex-con now working as a bail bondsman, who is being forced back into criminal activity. The Mystery: Spade dives into the case, encountering mob elements and investigating who is threatening the husband's new life, according to tangentonline.com. Outcome: The investigation involves a "corpse count" and the complexities of the husband's past, as explained on tangentonline.com.    Get all of our shows at one website:WWW.BESTOF1001STORIES.COM REVIEWS NEEDED . My email works as well for comments: 1001storiespodcast@gmail.com SUPPORT OUR SHOW BY BECOMING A PATRON! https://.patreon.com/1001storiesnetwork. Its time I started asking for support! Thank you. Its a few dollars a month OR a one time. (Any amount is appreciated). YOUR REVIEWS AND SUBSCRIPTIONS AT APPLE/ITUNES AND ALL ANDROID HOSTS ARE NEEDED AND APPRECIATED! LINKS BELOW.. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

The One Hour Caper (January 4, 1948)This episode, part of the 1948 run of The Adventures of Sam Spade, follows a tightly plotted, fast-moving, and high-stakes case. While specific plot details are not widely documented, it follows the standard formula of the era where Spade has limited time to solve a mystery involving, as is typical, a, mysterious client, or a murder, punctuated by dry, humorous narration to Effie.  The Gold Key Caper (January 25, 1948)In this 1948 episode, Sam Spade is pulled into a, tense game of deception. The case hinges on a mysterious key, leading to a series of betrayals, and a, cast of suspicious characters. The episode is characterized by its, hardboiled dialogue and, a, complex plot typical of the, series.  These episodes, featuring Howard Duff as the voice of Spade, were broadcast during the height of the radio show's popularity, which was known for its, sharp,, witty scripts based on the, character originally created by Dashiell Hammett.  The Adventures of Sam Spade, Detective was a radio series based loosely on the private detective character Sam Spade, created by writer Dashiell Hammett for The Maltese Falcon. The show ran from 1946 to 1951 and was very popular. New Twitter address- @1001podcast Follow Us!  Get all of our shows at one website: WWW.BESTOF1001STORIES.COM REVIEWS NEEDED . My email works as well for comments: 1001storiespodcast@gmail.com SUPPORT OUR SHOW BY BECOMING A PATRON! https://.patreon.com/1001storiesnetwork. Its time I started asking for support! Thank you. Its a few dollars a month OR a one time. (Any amount is appreciated). YOUR REVIEWS ARE NEEDED AND APPRECIATED! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Sam Spade: The Crab Louie Caper (EP4179) - The Great ..."The Crab Louie Caper" is a March 2, 1951, episode of The Adventures of Sam Spade featuring Steve Dunne as Spade. Sam is hired to investigate the death of an Italian crab fisherman on Fisherman's Wharf, determining whether it was a tragic accident or cold-blooded murder, with alternative titles referencing the location.  Context: The episode was produced during the final year of the show's run (1946–1951). Plot: The mystery centers on the suspicious death of a fisherman. Cast: Steve Dunne played Sam Spade, with Lurene Tuttle as Effie Perrine. Production: Directed/produced by William Spier, written by Harold Swanton, with music by Lud Gluskin.  In "The Adventures of Sam Spade" episode "The Spanish Prisoner Caper" (originally aired March 9, 1951), Sam tries to help a retired teacher who lost $1,000 to an old confidence game, according to Great Detectives of Old Time Radio. Starring Steven Dunne as Spade, the detective investigates the classic fraud scheme to recover the money.  Context: The episode was a radio broadcast from Hollywood. Characters: Along with Sam Spade, the episode features his secretary Effie, played by Lurene Tuttle. Plot: The narrative focuses on the "Spanish Prisoner" con, a scam where victims are promised a large sum of money in exchange for help freeing a supposed prisoner.      The Adventures of Sam Spade (1946–1951) is a classic radio noir starring Howard Duff, renowned for its witty scripts by Jason James and Bob Tallman. Episodes feature private eye Sam Spade solving "capers" and dictating reports to his secretary, Effie Perrine, often ending in romantic or humorous trouble.   

Each story started with a phone call from an insurance executive, calling on Johnny to investigate an unusual claim. Each story required Johnny to travel to some distant locale, usually within the United States but sometimes abroad, where he was almost always threatened with personal danger in the course of his investigations. Johnny's precious recreational time was usually spent fishing, and it was not uncommon for Johnny's clients to exploit this favorite pastime in convincing him to take on a job near good fishing locations. His past was rarely mentioned, but Dollar in one episode described himself as a four-year US Marine veteran who then worked as a police officer for a decade before changing careers to insurance investigation. T  Get all of our shows at one website: WWW.BESTOF1001STORIES.COM My email works as well for comments: 1001storiespodcast@gmail.com SUPPORT OUR SHOW BY BECOMING A PATRON! https://.patreon.com/1001storiesnetwork. Its time I started asking for support! Thank you. Its a few dollars a month OR a one time. (Any amount is appreciated). YOUR REVIEWS ARE NEEDED AND APPRECIATED! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Each story started with a phone call from an insurance executive, calling on Johnny to investigate an unusual claim. Each story required Johnny to travel to some distant locale, usually within the United States but sometimes abroad, where he was almost always threatened with personal danger in the course of his investigations. Johnny's precious recreational time was usually spent fishing, and it was not uncommon for Johnny's clients to exploit this favorite pastime in convincing him to take on a job near good fishing locations. His past was rarely mentioned, but Dollar in one episode described himself as a four-year US Marine veteran who then worked as a police officer for a decade before changing careers to insurance investigation.  Get all of our shows at one website: WWW.BESTOF1001STORIES.COM My email works as well for comments: 1001storiespodcast@gmail.com SUPPORT OUR SHOW BY BECOMING A PATRON! https://.patreon.com/1001storiesnetwork. Its time I started asking for support! Thank you. Its a few dollars a month OR a one time. (Any amount is appreciated). YOUR REVIEWS ARE NEEDED AND APPRECIATED! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Each story started with a phone call from an insurance executive, calling on Johnny to investigate an unusual claim. Each story required Johnny to travel to some distant locale, usually within the United States but sometimes abroad, where he was almost always threatened with personal danger in the course of his investigations. Johnny's precious recreational time was usually spent fishing, and it was not uncommon for Johnny's clients to exploit this favorite pastime in convincing him to take on a job near good fishing locations. His past was rarely mentioned, but Dollar in one episode described himself as a four-year US Marine veteran who then worked as a police officer for a decade before changing careers to insurance investigation.   Get all of our shows at one website: WWW.BESTOF1001STORIES.COM My email works as well for comments: 1001storiespodcast@gmail.com SUPPORT OUR SHOW BY BECOMING A PATRON! https://.patreon.com/1001storiesnetwork. Its time I started asking for support! Thank you. Its a few dollars a month OR a one time. (Any amount is appreciated). YOUR REVIEWS ARE NEEDED AND APPRECIATED! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Each story started with a phone call from an insurance executive, calling on Johnny to investigate an unusual claim. Each story required Johnny to travel to some distant locale, usually within the United States but sometimes abroad, where he was almost always threatened with personal danger in the course of his investigations. Johnny's precious recreational time was usually spent fishing, and it was not uncommon for Johnny's clients to exploit this favorite pastime in convincing him to take on a job near good fishing locations. His past was rarely mentioned, but Dollar in one episode described himself as a four-year US Marine veteran who then worked as a police officer for a decade before changing careers to insurance investigation.   Get all of our shows at one website: WWW.BESTOF1001STORIES.COM My email works as well for comments: 1001storiespodcast@gmail.com SUPPORT OUR SHOW BY BECOMING A PATRON! https://.patreon.com/1001storiesnetwork. Its time I started asking for support! Thank you. Its a few dollars a month OR a one time. (Any amount is appreciated). YOUR REVIEWS ARE NEEDED AND APPRECIATED! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

A Streetcar Named Schultz (Original Air Date: January 18, 1950) Jeff Regan is hired by a professional wrestler to clear his name after he is accused of murdering his opponent. The investigation leads Regan into a "tangled web" involving a local streetcar operator named Schultz, disgruntled coworkers, a secret romance, and a suspicious streetcar accident. The Barefoot Boy with Shoes Gone (Original Air Date: January 25, 1950) Regan is hired by a woman named E.P. Duffield—a gallery owner—to locate a missing artist. The target of the search is Thaddeus Mink, an eccentric, "cat-hating" painter who has seemingly vanished.     

Broadway Is My Beat was a gritty radio crime drama that aired on CBS from 1949 to 1954. It followed the investigations of Detective Danny Clover (played by Larry Thor), a world-weary NYPD homicide detective working Manhattan's "Great White Way"—the gaudiest and most violent mile in the world. The show was celebrated for its stylized, noir dialogue and immersive sound design.  Episode Summaries The Francie Green Murder Case (March 24, 1950) Plot: Detective Danny Clover investigates the murder of Francie Green, a 20-year-old cigarette girl working in a Broadway nightclub. The Investigation: Clover uncovers a plot involving a false alibi and a significant nightclub photograph. The case reveals a connection between the real killer and an earlier crime, highlighting the tragic cycle of violence behind the city's neon lights. The Charles and Jackie Kendall Murder Case (January 27, 1950) Plot: This case centers on the discovery of the bodies of Charles and Jackie Kendall, a couple found murdered in a Broadway hotel. The Investigation: Danny Clover navigates a web of domestic frustration and unfulfilled dreams. The investigation reveals that the "perfect" image the couple projected was a facade, hiding a dark relationship that ended in a tragic double homicide on the "lonesomest mile" in the world.   

The Adventures of Philip Marlowe was a premier hard-boiled detective radio drama that brought Raymond Chandler's iconic private eye to life during the Golden Age of Radio.  Production History NBC Run (1947): The series debuted on June 17, 1947, under the title The New Adventures of Philip Marlowe. It starred Van Heflin and served as a summer replacement for The Bob Hope Show. CBS Run (1948–1951): The program moved to CBS in September 1948 with Gerald Mohr taking over the title role. Mohr's deep baritone and cynical delivery became the definitive portrayal, reportedly favored by Chandler himself. Final Broadcast: The series concluded its regular run in September 1951, though its influence directly led to the creation of other landmarks like Gunsmoke.  Series Style and Premise Atmosphere: Set in a gritty, post-war Los Angeles, the show was noted for its "hard-boiled" realism. Unlike other detective shows of the era, it lacked comedic relief or "quaint" characters, focusing instead on the darker side of human nature. Narrative: Each 30-minute episode followed Marlowe as he navigated cases involving murder, blackmail, and corruption. Episodes often opened with Marlowe's signature world-weary narration. Cast and Crew: Producer/Director: Norman Macdonnell (CBS run). Supporting Cast: Featured radio veterans like Jeff Corey (as Lt. Ybarra), Lawrence Dobkin (as Lt. Matthews), Howard McNear, and Parley Baer. Music: Composed by Lyn Murray (NBC) and Richard Aurandt (CBS).  Legacy By 1949, the show reached the largest audience in radio, proving that sophisticated, literary detective fiction could achieve massive commercial success. Today, many original recordings have been restored and remain popular in the Old Time Radio (OTR) community.      Get all of our shows at one website: WWW.BESTOF1001STORIES.COM My email works as well for comments: 1001storiespodcast@gmail.com SUPPORT OUR SHOW BY BECOMING A PATRON! https://.patreon.com/1001storiesnetwork. Its time I started asking for support! Thank you. Its a few dollars a month OR a one time. (Any amount is appreciated). YOUR REVIEWS ARE NEEDED AND APPRECIATED! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

The Adventures of Philip Marlowe was a radio series featuring Raymond Chandler's private eye, Philip Marlowe. Robert C. Reinehr and Jon D. Swartz, in their book, The A to Z of Old Time Radio, noted that the program differed from most others in its genre: "It was a more hard-boiled program than many of the other private detective shows of the time, containing few quips or quaint characters." In 1948, the series moved to CBS, where it was called The Adventure of Philip Marlowe, with Gerald Mohr playing Marlowe. This series also began with an adaptation of "Red Wind", using a script different from the NBC adaptation. By 1949, it had the largest audience in radio. The CBS version ran for 114 episodes. That series ran 26 September 1948 – 29 September 1950..  My email works as well for comments: 1001storiespodcast@gmail.com SUPPORT OUR SHOW BY BECOMING A PATRON! https://.patreon.com/1001storiesnetwork. Its time I started asking for support! Thank you. Its a few dollars a month OR a one time. (Any amount is appreciated). YOUR REVIEWS ARE NEEDED AND APPRECIATED! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

  The Adventures of Philip Marlowe was a premier hard-boiled detective radio drama that brought Raymond Chandler's iconic private eye to life during the Golden Age of Radio.  Production History NBC Run (1947): The series debuted on June 17, 1947, under the title The New Adventures of Philip Marlowe. It starred Van Heflin and served as a summer replacement for The Bob Hope Show. CBS Run (1948–1951): The program moved to CBS in September 1948 with Gerald Mohr taking over the title role. Mohr's deep baritone and cynical delivery became the definitive portrayal, reportedly favored by Chandler himself. Final Broadcast: The series concluded its regular run in September 1951, though its influence directly led to the creation of other landmarks like Gunsmoke.  Series Style and Premise Atmosphere: Set in a gritty, post-war Los Angeles, the show was noted for its "hard-boiled" realism. Unlike other detective shows of the era, it lacked comedic relief or "quaint" characters, focusing instead on the darker side of human nature. Narrative: Each 30-minute episode followed Marlowe as he navigated cases involving murder, blackmail, and corruption. Episodes often opened with Marlowe's signature world-weary narration. Cast and Crew: Producer/Director: Norman Macdonnell (CBS run). Supporting Cast: Featured radio veterans like Jeff Corey (as Lt. Ybarra), Lawrence Dobkin (as Lt. Matthews), Howard McNear, and Parley Baer. Music: Composed by Lyn Murray (NBC) and Richard Aurandt (CBS).  Legacy By 1949, the show reached the largest audience in radio, proving that sophisticated, literary detective fiction could achieve massive commercial success. Today, many original recordings have been restored and remain popular in the Old Time Radio (OTR) community.        Get all of our shows at one website: WWW.BESTOF1001STORIES.COM REVIEWS NEEDED . My email works as well for comments: 1001storiespodcast@gmail.com SUPPORT OUR SHOW BY BECOMING A PATRON! https://.patreon.com/1001storiesnetwork. Its time I started asking for support! Thank you. Its a few dollars a month OR a one time. (Any amount is appreciated). YOUR REVIEWS ARE NEEDED AND APPRECIATED! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

This series was broadcasted from June 3, 1949 to February 26, 1957 on NBC at various times and days, starring Dragnet starred Jack Webb as Detective Sergeant Joe Friday. Various partners throughout the show's run were Sergeant Ben Romero (Barton Yarborough), Ed Jacobs (Barney Phillips), and Officer Frank Smith (Ben Alexander). Webb was the creator/Director of the series and wanted everything to be as authentic as possible, down to the last sound effect. The stories were based on actual police files and "the names were changed to protect the innocent". Dragnet broke a few radio taboos as well, such as dramatizing sex crimes. Children also were killed on occasion as in the episode "Twenty-Two Rifle For Christmas". The series eventually went to television and ran there for many years. The familiar DUM DE DUM DUM, the first four notes of the opening theme composed by Walter Schumann, became a pop culture legend and was forever associated with Dragnet.