The Forgotten Detectives of Old Time Radio

What do a Prohibition-era Speak-easy clarinetist, a boys school headmaster who looks like William Shakespeare, a piano player, and a criminologist have in common with tough cops, an assistant DA, private eyes, and defense attorneys? They're all among the forgotten detectives of old time radio. <br /><br />Join your host Adam Graham and rediscover these long-forgotten programs. Some of them may have aired for years, others for a single Summer, but all have left less than ten episodes behind. Together we'll take a listen to these obscure crime solvers.<br /><br />Note: This is part of the larger Great Detectives of Old Time Radio podcast.

Squad Room: Ferris Wheel

Today's Mystery: A woman is found murdered on a Ferris wheel.Original Radio Broadcast Date: Around New Years Day in the mid-1950sSupport the show monthly at patreon.greatdetectives.netOriginating in New YorkStarring: Wynn Wright as Lt. John Douglas; Dan Ocko as Sergeant Allen; George Tanner; Sam GraySupport the show on a one-time basis at http://support.greatdetectives.net.Patreon Supporter of the Day: Ken, Patreon Supporter since March 2020Mail 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

05-14
28:26

Squad Room: Old Woman Found Shot

Today's Mystery: A late-night distress call from a professional building sends Detectives Scanlon and Grady into the depths of a crime that defies expectations. Amidst the echo of multiple shots fired, they find themselves piecing together the fragments of a life lived in the shadows. An old woman's untimely death in an empty office, a janitor with a story that doesn't quite fit, and a switchboard operator who knows more than she's telling.Original Radio Broadcast Date: Mid-1950sOriginating in New York:Starring: Bill Zuckert as RJ Scanlon and Chuck Webster as James Brady, Charlotte Manson, Arthur ColeSuppoSupport 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.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 Instagram at http://instagram.com/greatdetectivesFollow us on Twitter@radiodetectives

05-07
29:57

Squad Room: Mother of Two Murdered

oday's Mystery:Scanlon and Webster are called in to investigate when a woman is found dead in a dirty manufacturing loft.Original Radio Broadcast Date: 1953 or 1954Support the show monthly at patreon.greatdetectives.netOriginating in New YorkPatreon Supporter of the Day: Peter, Patreon Supporter since March 2023Starring: Bill Zuckert as RJ Scanlon; Chuck Webster as James BradySupport 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

04-30
35:53

Squad Room: Body Found in a Plastic Bag

Release Date: September 18, 2021The police investigate when dismembered body parts are found in a plastic bag.Original Air Date: 1955Become one of our monthly patreon supporters 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…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

04-26
26:13

Squad Room: February 3, 1954

Release Date: September 11, 2021A woman confessed to killing her abusive husband and then Lt. Douglas investigates a robbery gone bad that left a woman dead by the side of the road. Original Air Date: February 3, 1954Originated from New YorkStarring: Wynn WrightSupport 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 83715Take the listener survey at https://survey.greatdetectives.netCheck out all our social media links and connect with us at https://www.greatdetectives.net

04-23
28:36

Dr. Tim, Detective: The Mystery of the Roller Coaster Ride and Adventures in Research: The Health Detective

Today's 1st Mystery: A visit to the carnival is soured by the presence of an old-school seller of snake oil. It's made even worse when Dr. Tim has to investigate a death.Original Radio Broadcast Date:Early to Mid 1950sStarred: Bob Hahn as Dr. TimOriginated in ColoradoToday's Second Mystery: Dr. John Snow, the Health Detective, sets out to solve the mystery of a cholera epidemic in London.Original Radio Broadcast Date: June 17, 1952Hosted by Paul ShannonOriginated in PittsburghSupport the show monthly at patreon.greatdetectives.netPatreon Supporter of the Day: Alex, Patreon Supporter Since August 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 ourfriends on Facebook.Follow us on Instagram at http://instagram.com/greatdetectivesFollow us on Twitter@radiodetectives

03-26
43:48

Indictment: Fur Robberies

Today's Mystery: A man convicted of extortion decides McCormick information on a robbery to avoid an indefinite prison sentence.Original Radio Broadcast Date:September 15, 1957Originated from: New YorkStarring: Nat Polen as Assistant Distict Attorney Edward McCormickSupport 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…http://survey.greatdetectives.netFollow us on Instagram at http://instagram.com/greatdetectivesFollow us on Twitter@radiodetectives

08-19
31:56

Indictment: Bitter Grapes

Today's Mystery: A woman's lover alleges that she was killed by her husband.Original Radio Broadcast Date: March 24, 1957Originated from: New YorkStarring: Nat Polen as Assistant Distict Attorney Edward McCormick, Jack Arthur, Marjorie Gateson, Elizabeth Lawrence, Bernard Grant, George Petrie, Mason Adams, Guy RappSupport 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

08-12
37:36

Dr. Tim, Detective: Poisoner at Large and the Man from Hiroshima

Today's 1st Mystery:Doctor Tim is called in to find out what's behind a series of food poisonings.Original Radio Broadcast Date: April 24, 1950Today's 2nd Mystery:X-Rays that Dr. Tim needs for the District Attorney keep being ruined.Original Radio Broadcast Date: May 15, 1950Support 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…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

01-17
36:50

Dr. Tim, Detective: The Dog Who Did and Didn't and The Chest of Dynamite

Today's 1st Mystery:A woman has an unexplained case of Rocky Mountain Spotted Fever in winter.Original Radio Broadcast Date: March 27, 1950Today's 2nd Mystery:Dr. Tim, Jill, and Sandy find a sick child at a forest cabin.Original Radio Broadcast Date: April 17, 1950Support 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.netcGive us a call at 208-991-4783Follow us on Instagram at http://instagram.com/greatdetectivesFollow us on Twitter @radiodetectives

01-10
45:10

Dr. Tim, Detective: The Man from Trouble Creek and the Second Alarm

Today's 1st Mystery:Dr. Tim searches for a missing man with tuberculosis.Original Radio Broadcast Date: March 13, 1950Today's 2nd Mystery:Jill and Sandy are caught setting a fire in a vacant lot and then are blamed when a real fire nearly kills a man.Original Radio Broadcast Date: March 20, 1950Support 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

01-03
35:09

Dr. Tim, Detective: The Mad Maltese and Guest in Number Two

Today's 1st Mystery: Dr. Tim, Jill, and Sammy have to find a man who was bitten by a rabid Maltese Cat.Original Radio Broadcast Date: February 27, 1950Today's 2nd Mystery: A mysterious lodger in the mysterious round is shot.Original Radio Broadcast Date: March 6, 1950Support 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…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@radiodetectivesJoin us back here tomoorw for another old time radio detective audio drama.

12-20
41:38

EP3844: Defense Attorney: George Bauman

Martha takes up the defense of a man who claims self-defense in the shooting of a man who held up his bar ... and who was his wife's ex-husband.Original Air Date: August 28, 1952Support 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

08-16
38:20

EP3562: Bill Lance: Special Delivery

Bill Lance is hired to deliver a rare necklace to Paris. Original Air Date: October 19, 1947 Support the show monthly at Read more ...

09-21
40:47

EP3556: Bill Lance: Death Wears a New Dress

A fashion model friend of BIll’s calls for help and then drops dead in the middle of a show before she can tell him what’s the matter. Original Air Read more ...

09-14
35:00

EP3550: Bill Lance: Escaped Maniac

Bill Lance is called to a country estate at the request of the owner who fears that a relative who escaped from insane asylum will come and kill someone. Original Air Date: S Read more ...

09-07
37:17

EP3374: Suspense: End of the Road

A model turns to the assistant district attorney for help in dealing with an abusive husband. Original Air Date: January 31, 1960 Become one of our monthly patreon supporters at patreon.greatdetectives.net Support the show on a one-time basis at http://support.greatdetectives.net. Read more ...

02-13
33:18

EP3368: Suspense: The Thimble

The Assistant District Attorney investigates the death of a famous painter at the request of her mentally ill daughter. Original Air Date: November 22, 1959 Become one of our monthly patreon supporters at patreon.greatdetectives.net Support the show on a one-time basis at http://support.greatdetectives.net. Read more ...

02-06
26:31

EP3362: Indictment: And Then There Was One

An author comes to the Assistant DA, determined to get a man out of prison who has been serving a life sentence for a murder in the 1920s. Original Air Date: December 21, 1958 Become one of our monthly patreon supporters at patreon.greatdetectives.net Support the show on a one-time basis at http://support.greatdetectives.net. Read more ...

01-30
30:50

EP3356: Under Arrest: Ruth Cutter's Burglar

A woman shoots an intruder and claims self-defense but Captain Scott doesn’t buy it. Original Air Date: August 21, 1949 Become one of our monthly patreon supporters at patreon.greatdetectives.net Support the show on a one-time basis at http://support.greatdetectives.net. Read more ...

01-23
36:20

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