The Great Detectives of Old Time Radio| Daily Mystery Dramas

Are you ready for a mystery? Get ready to unleash your inner sleuth. Every day Monday-Saturday, we feature a different detective audio drama from the Golden Age of Radio. Our current mystery-solving line-up of radio detectives includes The Adventures of the Falcon, Charlie Chan, Broadway's My Beat, Yours Truly Johnny Dollar, and Dragnet.<br /><br />Whether you want to listen to a mystery before going to sleep or enjoy some drama while driving, or just feel nostalgia for old-school radio fiction, we have you covered with six audio dramas every week.<br /><br /><br />Podcast Award finalist Host Adam Graham has been your guide through dozens of old-time radio detective series since 2009. He provides insightful commentary and humor after each episode and responds to listener questions and feedback. You can subscribe to the Great Detectives of Old Time Radio from your favorite podcast app or by visiting our website at <a href="https://www.greatdetectives.net" rel="noreferrer noopener" target="_blank">http://www.greatdetectives.net</a>.<br /><br />We are currently in our fifteenth season of provided suspenseful mystery dramas. Our podcast feed captures the last 1,000 episodes we've released including all of seasons thirteen and fourteen, and part of season twelve. We have created two archive feeds:<a href="https://www.spreaker.com/show/the-great-detectives-of-otr-volume-1" rel="noreferrer noopener" target="_blank"> Volume 1,</a> which features our first three seasons and <a href="https://www.spreaker.com/show/great-detectives-of-old-time-radio-v2" rel="noreferrer noopener" target="_blank">Volume 2</a>, which features seasons four-six, and <a href="https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/the-great-detectives-of-old-time-radio-volume-3--6310867" rel="noreferrer noopener" target="_blank">Volume 3</a> which will feature Seasons Seven through Nine.<br /><br />Our feed includes old time radio recorded in Los Angeles, New York, Chicago and also Australia. <br /><br />The current actors featured in our old time radio detective podcast include Les Damon, Bob Bailey, Larry Thor, Walter Connolly, and Jack Webb. Other actors featured within the past 1,000 include Alice Frost, Howard Duff, Glenn Langan, Herbert Marshall, Gerald Mohr, Joel McCrea, Les Tremayne, Jackson Beck, Santos Ortega, Ned Wever, Karl Swenson, and more.

Yours Truly Johnny Dollar: The Blinker Matter (EP4830)

Today's Mystery: Johnny investigates the disappearance of a insured importer.Original Radio Broadcast Date: July 6, 1958Originating from HollywoodStarring: Bob Bailey as Johnny Dollar; Paula Winslowe; D.J. Thompson; Harry Bartell; Stacy Harris; Vic Perrin; Bob BruceWhen making your travel plans, remember http://johnnydollarair.comBecome one of our Patreon Supporters at https://patreon.greatdetectives.netThank you to our Patreon Supporter of the Day: Yigal, Patreon supporter since March 2023.Take the listener survey at http://survey.greatdetectives.netGive us a call at 208-991-4783Follow us on Twitter @radiodetectivesJoin us again tomorrow for another detective drama from the Golden Age of Radio.

10-24
32:49

Dragnet: The Big Winchester (EP4929)

Today's Mystery: An elderly man is found shot to death in his home. While it initially looks like a suicide, there's reason to think it might be a homicide.Original Radio Broadcast Date: August 16 1951Originating from HollywoodStarring: Jack Webb as Sergeant Joe Friday; Barton Yarborough as Sergeant Ben RomeroSupport the show monthly at patreon.greatdetectives.netPatreon Supporter of the Day:John, Patreon supporter since September 2016.Support 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 @radiodetectivesJoin us again tomorrow for another detective drama from the Golden Age of Radio.

10-23
37:16

Broadway's My Beat: The Georgia Gray Murder Case (EP4828)

Today's Mystery: A dance hall dancer is murdered.Original Radio Broadcast Date: April 28, 1951Originating from HollywoodStarring: Larry Thor as Lieutenant Danny Clover; Charles Calvert as Sergeant Gino Tartaglia; Jack Kruschen as Sergeant Muggavan; Tony Barrett; Frances Chaney; Martha Wentworth; Lawrence Dobkin; Joy Terry; Leo Cleary; Junius MatthewsSupport the show monthly at https://patreon.greatdetectives.netPatreon Supporter of the Day: Rick, Patreon supporter since March 2020.Support 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 @radiodetectivesJoin us again tomorrow for another detective drama from the Golden Age of Radio.

10-22
38:49

Charlie Chan: The Frightened Shroff (EP4827)

Today's Mystery: The mother of a dead criminal is victimized by a conman claiming her son owed him money.Original Radio Broadcast Date: 1950 or 1951Originating in SydneyStarring: William Rees as Charlie Chan; Rodney JacobsSupport the show monthly at https://patreon.greatdetectives.netPatreon Supporter of the Day: Christine, Patreon supporter since November 2023.Support 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 @radiodetectivesJoin us again tomorrow for another detective drama from the Golden Age of Radio.

10-21
34:45

Danger with Grainger: Triple X Murders (EP4826)

Today's Mystery: Grainger is hired by the mother of a man accused of killing a young couple in a park.Original Radio Broadcast Date: 1956 or 1957Originating from AustraliaStarring: Harp McGuire as Steve GraingerSupport 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 @radiodetectivesJoin us again tomorrow for another detective drama from the Golden Age of Radio.

10-20
33:10

Casebook of Gregory Hood: The Adventure of the Beeswax Candle (Encore) (EP4825e)

Today's Mystery: Sandy Taylor’s wife Mary disappears on a foggy night without a trace.Original Air Date: June 24, 1946Originating from HollywoodStarring: Gale Gordon as Gregory HoodSupport the show monthly at https://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 @radiodetectivesJoin us again tomorrow for another detective drama from the Golden Age of Radio.

10-19
36:05

Cloak and Dagger: The Black Radio (A0028)

Today's Adventure: An OSS agent parachutes into Germany to team up with a local operative to run an underground broadcast to undermine the Nazi propoganda.Original Radio Broadcast: August 27, 1950Originating in New YorkStarring: Larry Haines, Lily Darvas, Berry Kroeger, Arnold Moss, Stefan Schnabel, Bob Wile, Jerry Jarrett,To subscribe to this podcast and, go to https://greatadventures.info/Become one of our ongoing Patreon supporters at https://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

10-18
39:19

Yours Truly Johnny Dollar: The Virtuous Mobster Matter (EP4825)

Today's Mystery: Johnny goes to South Carolina to investigate the disappearance of an ex-mobster who had gone straight.Original Radio Broadcast Date: June 22, 1958Originating from HollywoodStarring: Bob Bailey as Johnny Dollar; Jeanne Tatum; Jack Kruschen; Les Tremayne; Billy Halop; Frank Gerstle; Gil Stratton Jr.When making your travel plans, remember http://johnnydollarair.comBecome one of our Patreon Supporters at https://patreon.greatdetectives.netThank you to our Patreon Supporter of the Day: Carissa, Patreon supporter since March 2024.Take the listener survey at http://survey.greatdetectives.netGive us a call at 208-991-4783Follow us on Twitter @radiodetectivesJoin us again tomorrow for another detective drama from the Golden Age of Radio.

10-17
36:03

Dragnet: The Big Screen (EP4824)

Today's Mystery: Joe Friday and Ben Romero investigate a an epidemic of crooked TV repairmen.Original Radio Broadcast Date: August 9, 1951Originating from HollywoodStarring: Jack Webb as Sergeant Joe Friday; Barton Yarborough as Sergeant Ben RomeroSupport the show monthly at patreon.greatdetectives.netPatreon Supporter of the Day: Todd, Patreon supporter since January 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 @radiodetectivesJoin us again on Monday for another detective drama from the Golden Age of Radio.

10-16
35:30

Broadway's My Beat: The Philip Hunt Murder Case (EP4823)

Today's Mystery: A wealthy retiree is found murdered in his apartment after an impromptu party.Original Radio Broadcast Date: April 21, 1951Originating from HollywoodStarring: Larry Thor as Lieutenant Danny Clover; Charles Calvert as Sergeant Gino Tartaglia; Jack Kruschen as Sergeant Muggavan; Cathy Lewis; Peggy Webber; Lee Millar Jr.; Russell Simpson; Michael Ann BarrettSupport the show monthly at https://patreon.greatdetectives.netPatreon Supporter of the Day: Sheryl, Patreon supporter since April 2024.Support 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 @radiodetectivesJoin us again tomorrow for another detective drama from the Golden Age of Radio.

10-15
39:50

Charlie Chan: The Case of the Talking Doll (EP4822)

Today's Mystery: A criminal hunted by Charlie Chan seeks revenge by planting a bomb at his house.Original Radio Broadcast Date: 1950 or 1951Originating in SydneyStarring: William Rees as Charlie Chan, Rodney JacobsSupport the show monthly at https://patreon.greatdetectives.netPatreon Supporter of the Day:Artemio, Patreon supporter since October 2021.Support 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@radiodetectivesJoin us again tomorrow for another detective drama from the Golden Age of Radio.

10-14
31:15

Danger with Grainger: The Amourous Amnesiac (EP4821)

Today's Mystery: Grainger finds an unconscious and beaten man in the street. He was found missing $10,000.Original Radio Broadcast Date: 1956 or 1957Originating from AustraliaStarred: Harp McGuire as Steve GraingerSupport the show monthly at patreon.greatdetectives.netPatreon Supporter of the Day: Kelli, Patreon supporter since June 2017.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…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@radiodetectivesJoin us again tomorrow for another detective drama from the Golden Age of Radio.

10-13
31:30

The Casebook of Gregory Hood: The Murder of Gregory Hood (Encore) (EP4820e)

Gregory Hood receives multiple death threats and after one close call, he decides to play dead while he solves his own murder.Original Air Date: June 17, 1946Originating in HollywoodStarring Gale Gordon as Gregory HoodSupport the show monthly at patreon.greatdetectives.netSupport 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 @radiodetectivesJoin us again tomorrow for another detective drama from the Golden Age of Radio.

10-12
35:17

Cloak and the Dagger: The Norweigan Incident (A0026)

Today's Adventure: Two OSS Agents go into occupied Norway to blow up a key Nazi-controlled bridge.Original Radio Broadcast: August 20, 1950Originating in New YorkStarring: Berry Kroeger, Raymond Edward Johnson, Jerry Jarrett, Frank Barrens, Karl Weber, Joseph Julian, Ralph Bell.To subscribe to this podcast and, go to https://greatadventures.info/Become one of our ongoing Patreon supporters at https://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

10-11
37:34

Yours Truly Johnny Dollar: The Ugly Pattern Matter (EP4820)

Today's Mystery: Johnny is called in when three members of the board of a small company covered by a group life policy are murdered in a short period of time.Original Radio Broadcast Date: June 29, 1958Originated from HollywoodStars: Bob Bailey as Johnny Dollar. Virginia Gregg, Les Tremayne, Forrest Lewis, Herb Vigran, Junius Matthews, Frank GerstleWhen making your travel plans, remember http://johnnydollarair.comBecome one of our Patreon Supporters at https://patreon.greatdetectives.netThank you to our Patreon Supporter of the Day: Philip, Patreon supporter since June 2023Take the listener survey…http://survey.greatdetectives.netGive us a call 208-991-4783Become one of our friends on Facebook.Follow us on Twitter @radiodetectivesJoin us again tomorrow for another detective drama from the Golden Age of Radio.

10-10
35:07

Dragnet: The Big Late Script (EP4819)

Todays Mystery: Friday and Romero are called in to investigate the kidnapping of a local businessmanOriginal Radio Broadcast Date:July 26, 1951Originating from HollywoodStarred: Jack Webb as Sergeant Joe Friday, Barton Yarborough as Sergeant Ben Romero, Barney PhillipsSupport the show monthly at patreon.greatdetectives.netPatreon Supporter of the Day: RealUdonNoodle, Patreon supporter since December 2024.Support 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@radiodetectivesJoin us again on Monday for another detective drama from the Golden Age of Radio.

10-09
34:51

Broadway's My Beat: The Thomas Hart Murder Case (EP4818)

Today's Mystery: An errand boy at a dress shop is murdered with a pair of scissors.Original Radio Broadcast Date: April 15, 1951Originated in HollywoodStars: Larry Thor as Lieutenant Danny Clover, Charles Calvert as Sergeant Gino Tartaglia, Jack Kruschen as Sergeant Muggavan, Irene Tedrow, Herb Butterfield, Sidney Miller, Sylvia Syms, Mary Shipp.Support the show monthly at https://patreon.greatdetectives.netPatreon Supporter of the Day:Wendy, Patreon supporter since May 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…http://survey.greatdetectives.netGive us a call 208-991-4783Follow us on Instagram at http://instagram.com/greatdetectivesBecome one of our friends on Facebook.Follow us on Twitter@radiodetectivesJoin us again tomorrow for another detective drama from the Golden Age of Radio.

10-08
39:57

Charlie Chan: Escaped Musician (EP4817)

Today's Mystery: A musician is implicated in a burglary that led to murder.Original Radio Broadcast Date: 1950 or 1951Originating from SydneyStarring: William Rees as Charlie Chan; Rodney JacobsSupport the show monthly at https://patreon.greatdetectives.netPatreon Supporter of the Day: Phillip, Patreon Patreon supporter since December 2019.Support 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 @radiodetectivesJoin us again tomorrow for another detective drama from the Golden Age of Radio.

10-07
32:35

Danger with Grainger: The Rainy Night Murder (EP4816)

Today's Mystery: Grainger encounters a terrified woman on a rainy night who is running from a man whom she says she saw murder another man.Original Radio Broadcast Date: 1956 or 1957Originating from AustraliaStarring: Harp McGuire as Steve GraingerSupport the show monthly at patreon.greatdetectives.netPatreon Supporter of the Day: David, Patreon Patreon supporter since March 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 @radiodetectivesJoin us again tomorrow for another detective drama from the Golden Age of Radio.

10-06
31:48

Casebook of Gregory Hood: The Black Museum (Encore) (EP4815e)

Gregory Hood Importers acquires a ceremonial sacrificial dagger and then receives a death threat from a woman claiming to be an Aztec priestess.Original Air Date: June 10, 1946Support the show monthly at https://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 again tomorrow for another detective drama from the Golden Age of Radio.

10-05
35:49

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On the closing commentary: Agreed that the script is so horribly truncated to fit the time limit the writer has effectively had to cover the equivalent of a Jack Reacher novel, whilst having to introduce the audience to the lead character. It's so obvious that a two (or more) part version would be better, especially because the book is fast-paced and offers multiple cliffhanger moments that really It's worth discussing what sort of constraints in the USA's radio businesses prevented that. FWIW the lead character being bored in London after returning from South Africa is definitely not because he's a "businessman". That was the wildest part of the British Empire then; the British equivalent of the American Wild West. It's also a US 'tell' that his name is mispronounced throughout. Hann-eye, not Hann-ay (as in 'hay'). It's a bit puzzling for a Brit why they couldn't just read it as written. But then we have the deeper mystery of why Americans struggle with correctly pronouncing the names

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