Ellery Queen|Great Detectives of Old Time Radio Classic Mysteries

Ellery Queen remains one of the most famous names in the world of mystery and detective fiction. The character was created by cousins Frederic Dannay and Manfred Lee.<br /><br /> In 1929, Ellery Queen made his first appearance in <i>The Roman Hat Mystery</i>.The character would appear in numerous books, movies, television series, comic strips, radio shows, and magazines. Outside of the novels, Ellery Queen is best know for the 1940s movies with Ralph Bellamy and William Gargan, the 1975-76 TV series with Jim Hutton, and the mystery magazine that bears his name. Over radio, Ellery Queen had five separate radio runs with Ellery played by five different actors. However, the names of the actors playing Ellery were never featured in order to provide the illusion that Ellery was starring as himself in the radio show.<br /><br />Host Adam Graham is your guide as he explores all surviving radio episodes of Ellery Queen. Most of the episodes were designed around the idea of armchair detectives solving the case. For those missing that element, these scenes are recreated with actual listeners.

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Ellery Queen: Nikki Porter, Suspect

Release Date: September 22, 2015 A man is found murdered in Nikki’s compartment and she’s suspected of murder.Original Air Date: November 19, 1954Support the show monthly at https://patreon.greatdetectives.netSupport the show on a one-time basis at https://support.greatdetectives.netMail a donation to: Adam Graham, PO Box 15913, Boise, Idaho 83715Give us a call at 208-991-4783Take the listener survey at https://survey.greatdetectives.netCheck out our social media at https://www.greatdetectives.net

03-12
31:30

The Ford Theatre: The Adventure of a Bad Boy

Release Date: September 15, 2015 Ellery Queen investigates the attempted poisoning of a cantankerous woman and the most obvious suspect is her eight-year-old nephew.Original Air Date: January 4, 1948Support the show monthly at https://patreon.greatdetectives.netSupport the show on a one-time basis at https://support.greatdetectives.netMail a donation to: Adam Graham, PO Box 15913, Boise, Idaho 83715Give us a call at 208-991-4783Take the listener survey at https://survey.greatdetectives.netCheck out our social media at https://www.greatdetectives.net

02-26
01:07:08

Ellery Queen: One Diamond

Release Date: September 08, 2015 The owner of a large diamond invites Ellery to his home under false pretenses.Original Air Date: May 6, 1948Support the show monthly at https://patreon.greatdetectives.netSupport the show on a one-time basis at https://support.greatdetectives.netMail a donation to: Adam Graham, PO Box 15913, Boise, Idaho 83715Give us a call at 208-991-4783Take the listener survey at https://survey.greatdetectives.netCheck out our social media at https://www.greatdetectives.net

02-19
36:00

Ellery Queen: The Three Frogs

Release Date: September 01, 2015 Nikki hides a young gang member, trying to help him.Original Air Date: April 29, 1948Support the show monthly at https://patreon.greatdetectives.netSupport the show on a one-time basis at https://support.greatdetectives.netMail a donation to: Adam Graham, PO Box 15913, Boise, Idaho 83715Give us a call at 208-991-4783Take the listener survey at https://survey.greatdetectives.netCheck out our social media at https://www.greatdetectives.net

02-12
37:53

Ellery Queen: The Armchair Detective

Release Date: August 25, 2015 When an armchair detective is murdered on Ellery’s radio show, he has to find out who did it.Original Air Date: March 18, 1948Support the show monthly at https://patreon.greatdetectives.netSupport the show on a one-time basis at https://support.greatdetectives.netMail a donation to: Adam Graham, PO Box 15913, Boise, Idaho 83715Give us a call at 208-991-4783Take the listener survey at https://survey.greatdetectives.netCheck out our social media at https://www.greatdetectives.net

02-05
40:17

Ellery Queen: The Man in the Street

Release Date: August 18, 2015Ellery sets out to capture two conmen who have swindled 10,000 people and ensure they’re captured before they’re murdered.Original Air Date: December 11, 1947Support the show monthly at https://patreon.greatdetectives.netSupport the show on a one-time basis at https://support.greatdetectives.netMail a donation to: Adam Graham, PO Box 15913, Boise, Idaho 83715Give us a call at 208-991-4783Take the listener survey at https://survey.greatdetectives.netCheck out our social media at https://www.greatdetectives.net

01-29
35:09

Ellery Queen: The Saga of Ruffy Rux

Release Date: August 11, 2015 Ruffy Rux, a gangster, kills a friend of Ellery’s.Original Air Date: November 27, 1947Support the show monthly at https://patreon.greatdetectives.netSupport the show on a one-time basis at https://support.greatdetectives.netMail a donation to: Adam Graham, PO Box 15913, Boise, Idaho 83715Give us a call at 208-991-4783Take the listener survey at https://survey.greatdetectives.netCheck out our social media at https://www.greatdetectives.net

01-22
37:23

Ellery Queen: The Case of the Number Thirty-One

Release Date: August 04, 2015 Ellery Queen looks into the death of a butler whose death appears tied into a diamond smuggling matter.Original Air Date: September 7, 1947Support the show monthly at https://patreon.greatdetectives.netSupport the show on a one-time basis at https://support.greatdetectives.netMail a donation to: Adam Graham, PO Box 15913, Boise, Idaho 83715Give us a call at 208-991-4783Take the listener survey at https://survey.greatdetectives.netCheck out our social media at https://www.greatdetectives.net

01-15
35:52

Ellery Queen: The Green Gorillas

Original Release Date: April 16, 2024Today's Mystery: Ellery Queen teams up with a teenage boy to infiltrate a street gang.Original Radio Broadcast Date: February 12, 1947Support the show monthly at patreon.greatdetectives.netOriginating in New YorkPatreon Supporter of the Day:Jan, Patreon Supporter Since December 2019Starring: Lawrence Dobkin, Charlotte Keane, Bill Smith, and Ed Latimer, Mandel KramerArmchair Detective: Jose FerrerSupport 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 ourfriends on Facebook.Follow us on Twitter@radiodetectives

01-08
37:08

Ellery Queen: The Adventure of the Message in Red

Release Date: July 28, 2015 Three seemingly unconnected women are slain by the same killer.Original Air Date: November 7, 1945Support the show monthly at https://patreon.greatdetectives.netSupport the show on a one-time basis at https://support.greatdetectives.netMail a donation to: Adam Graham, PO Box 15913, Boise, Idaho 83715Give us a call at 208-991-4783Take the listener survey at https://survey.greatdetectives.netCheck out our social media at https://www.greatdetectives.net

01-01
35:02

Ellery Queen: Nick the Knife

Release Date: July 21, 2015 Ellery investigates a series of knifing attacks in New York City parks.Original Air Date: August 1, 1945Support the show monthly at https://patreon.greatdetectives.netSupport the show on a one-time basis at https://support.greatdetectives.netMail a donation to: Adam Graham, PO Box 15913, Boise, Idaho 83715Give us a call at 208-991-4783Take the listener survey at https://survey.greatdetectives.netCheck out our social media at https://www.greatdetectives.net

12-25
31:23

Ellery Queen: The Foul Tip

Release Date: July 14, 2015 A cowboy movie star is murdered at a ballpark.Original Air Date: July 15, 1944Support the show monthly at https://patreon.greatdetectives.netSupport the show on a one-time basis at https://support.greatdetectives.netMail a donation to: Adam Graham, PO Box 15913, Boise, Idaho 83715Give us a call at 208-991-4783Take the listener survey at https://survey.greatdetectives.netCheck out our social media at https://www.greatdetectives.net

12-18
34:51

Ellery Queen: The Adventure of Dead Man’s Cavern

Release Date: July 07, 2015 While vacationing in the mountains, Ellery and friends stumble upon a mysterious death tied to a murderer’s ghost.Original Air Date: April 15, 1944Support the show monthly at https://patreon.greatdetectives.netSupport the show on a one-time basis at https://support.greatdetectives.netMail a donation to: Adam Graham, PO Box 15913, Boise, Idaho 83715Give us a call at 208-991-4783Take the listener survey at https://survey.greatdetectives.netCheck out our social media at https://www.greatdetectives.net

12-11
31:37

Ellery Queen: Adventure of the Scarecrow and the Snowman

Release Date: June 30, 2015 Ellery Queen uses a movie to solve a case of a man who was found in the clothes of a scarecrow and then disappeared from the hospital.Original Air Date: January 22, 1944Support the show monthly at https://patreon.greatdetectives.netSupport the show on a one-time basis at https://support.greatdetectives.netMail a donation to: Adam Graham, PO Box 15913, Boise, Idaho 83715Give us a call at 208-991-4783Take the listener survey at https://survey.greatdetectives.netCheck out our social media at https://www.greatdetectives.net

12-04
33:24

Ellery Queen: The Adventure of the Mischief Maker

Release Date: June 23, 2015 Ellery is called in to investigate a series of anonymous mischief making letters.Original Air Date: January 13, 1944Support the show monthly at https://patreon.greatdetectives.netSupport the show on a one-time basis at https://support.greatdetectives.netMail a donation to: Adam Graham, PO Box 15913, Boise, Idaho 83715Give us a call at 208-991-4783Take the listener survey at https://survey.greatdetectives.netCheck out our social media at https://www.greatdetectives.net

11-27
34:10

Ellery Queen: The Adventure of the Wounded Lieutenant

Original Radio Broadcast Date: April 9, 2024Today's Mystery :A former police detective is disabled while serving overseas and his battalion members are killed after a native waiter reports their planned attack. But how did the spy know?Original Radio Broadcast Date: November 18, 1943Originating in New YorkFrom the Office of War Information, taken from the network broadcast of a 30 minute episodeStarring: Sydney Smith as Ellery Queen, Marian Shockley, Santos Ortega, Ted de CorsiaArmchair Detectives: Virginia Fields and Ed SullivanWebsite Referenced: Ellery Queen, A Website of DeductionSupport the show monthly at patreon.greatdetectives.netPatreon Supporter of the Day: Kerry, 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

11-20
24:05

Ellery Queen: The Vanishing Magician

Release Date: June 16, 2015 An old vaudeville magician makes a wager for $25,000 that he can disappear from a house under the nose of New York’s finest.Original Air Date: November 6, 1943Support the show monthly at https://patreon.greatdetectives.netSupport the show on a one-time basis at https://support.greatdetectives.netMail a donation to: Adam Graham, PO Box 15913, Boise, Idaho 83715Give us a call at 208-991-4783Take the listener survey at https://survey.greatdetectives.netCheck out our social media at https://www.greatdetectives.net

11-13
37:26

Ellery Queen: The World Series Crime

Release Date: June 09, 2015 Ellery is called in to find a baseball star’s lucky bat.Original Air Date: October 2, 1943Support the show monthly at https://patreon.greatdetectives.netSupport the show on a one-time basis at https://support.greatdetectives.netMail a donation to: Adam Graham, PO Box 15913, Boise, Idaho 83715Give us a call at 208-991-4783Take the listener survey at https://survey.greatdetectives.netCheck out our social media at https://www.greatdetectives.net

11-06
35:59

Ellery Queen: Adventure of the Circus Train

Release Date: June 02, 2015 A long-time circus owner is murdered on a train.Original Air Date: March 27, 1943Support the show monthly at https://patreon.greatdetectives.netSupport the show on a one-time basis at https://support.greatdetectives.netMail a donation to: Adam Graham, PO Box 15913, Boise, Idaho 83715Give us a call at 208-991-4783Take the listener survey at https://survey.greatdetectives.netCheck out our social media at https://www.greatdetectives.net

10-30
38:35

Ellery Queen: Adventure of the Singing Rat

Release Date: May 26, 2015 An informant reveals a scandal involving a crooked politician and a gangster and the gangster is murdered.Original Air Date: January 9, 1943Support the show monthly at https://patreon.greatdetectives.netSupport the show on a one-time basis at https://support.greatdetectives.netMail a donation to: Adam Graham, PO Box 15913, Boise, Idaho 83715Give us a call at 208-991-4783Take the listener survey at https://survey.greatdetectives.netCheck out our social media at https://www.greatdetectives.net

10-23
36:34
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