The Great Detectives of Old Time Radio

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, Ellery Queen,   Dangerous Assignment, Mr. Chameleon, 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 http://www.greatdetectives.net.<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" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener"> Volume 1,</a> which features our first three seasons and <a href="https://www.spreaker.com/show/great-detectives-of-old-time-radio-v2" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Volume 2</a>, which will feature seasons four through six.<br /><br />Our feed includes old time radio recorded in Los Angeles, New York, and also Australia. <br /><br />The current actors featured in our old time radio detective podcast include Les Damon, Bob Bailey, Brian Donlevy, Karl Swenson, Sidney Smith, and Jack Webb. Other actors featured within the past 1,000 include Howard Duff, Glenn Langan, Herbert Marshall, Santos Ortega, Gerald Mohr, Joel McCrea, Jackson Beck, and more.

Dragnet: The Big Boys (EP4376)

Today's Mystery: Friday and Romero get a tip on four young fugitive gunmen from San Francisco.Original Radio Broadcast Date: March 16, 1950Originating from HollywoodStarring: Jack Webb as Sergeant Joe Friday; Barton Yarborough as Sergeant Ben Romero; Herb Butterfield; Harry BartellSupport the show monthly at patreon.greatdetectives.netPatreon Supporter of the Day: Louis, Patreon Supporter since March 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 @radiodetectivesJoin us again on Monday for another detective drama from the Golden Age of Radio.

04-27
39:28

Yours Truly Johnny Dollar: The Rasmussen Matter (EP4375)

Today's Mystery: Johnny searches Los Angeles for the widow of an insured man who died in Malaya, and whose father-in-law desperately wants to meet her.Original Radio Broadcast Date: December 16, 1956Originating from HollywoodStarring: Bob Bailey as Johnny Dollar; Virginia Gregg; Jeanne Tatum; Eric Snowden; Roy Glenn; Will Wright; Frank Nelson; Jack KruschenWhen making your travel plans, remember http://johnnydollarair.comBecome one of our Patreon Supporters at patreon.greatdetectives.netThank you to our Patreon Supporter of the Day: Chris, Patreon Supporter since August 2019Take 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.

04-26
48:29

Mr. Chameleon: The Bizarre Motive Murder Case (EP4374)

Today's Mystery:The fiancée of a classical musician is murdered at one of his concerts.Original Radio Broadcast Date: June 22, 1949Originated from New York CityStarring: Karl Swenson as Mister ChameleonSupport the show monthly at patreon.greatdetectives.netPatreon Supporter of the Day: Frank, Patreon Supporter since January 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 @radiodetectivesJoin us again tomorrow for another detective drama from the Golden Age of Radio.

04-25
41:50

Dangerous Assignment: A Trap in Freedom House (EP4373)

Today's Mystery:Steve goes to London to investigate an apparent traitor at an organization that's supposed to help refugees from behind the Iron Curtain, but is instead getting them sent back.Original Radio Broadcast Date: April 22, 1953Originating in HollywoodStarring: Brian Donlevy as Steve Mitchell; Herb Butterfield as the Commissioner; Jan Arvan; Jean Tatum; Jeanne Bates; Tony Barrett; Paul DubovSupport the show monthly at patreon.greatdetectives.netPatreon Supporter of the Day:Ryan, Patreon Supporter since May 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.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.

04-24
33:23

The Thin Man: The Moon Murder (EP4372)

Today's Mystery:Nick and Nora are hoping for romance under a full moon. Instead, they stumble across a dead man being buried in the middle of the street.Original Radio Broadcast Date: November 25, 1945Support the show monthly at patreon.greatdetectives.netPatreon Supporter of the Day: Luce, Patreon Supporter Since April 2021Originating in New YorkStarring: Les Tremayne as Nick Charles; Claudia Morgan as Nora Charles; Larry HainesSupport 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.

04-23
31:54

The Falcon: The Case of the Raw Deal (EP4371)

Today'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 @radiodetectivesJoin us again tomorrow for another detective drama from the Golden Age of Radio.

04-22
41:23

Dragnet: The Big Thank You (EP4370)

Today's Mystery: A parole officer asks Friday and Romero to look into the apparent disappearance of a woman who had a convicted murderess paroled to her.Original Radio Broadcast Date: March 9, 1950Originating from HollywoodStarring: Jack Webb as Sergeant Joe Friday; Barton Yarborough as Sergeant Ben Romero; Herb Butterfield; Jack Kruschen; Don DiamondSupport the show monthly at patreon.greatdetectives.netPatreon Supporter of the Day: Dan, Patreon Supporter Since March 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 @radiodetectivesJoin us again on Monday for another detective drama from the Golden Age of Radio.

04-20
33:46

Yours Truly Johnny Dollar: The Burning Carr Matter (EP4369)

Today's Mystery:Johnny goes to Sarasota to investigate a series of fires at lumber yards, and finds himself investigating a murder.Original Radio Broadcast Dates: December 9, 1956Originating from HollywoodStarring: Bob Bailey as Johnny Dollar; Virginia Gregg; Parley Baer; Vic Perrin; Bob Bruce; Harry Bartell; Vivi Janiss; Tony Barrett; Junius MatthewsWhen making your travel plans, remember http://johnnydollarair.comBecome one of our Patreon Supporters at patreon.greatdetectives.netThank you to our Patreon Supporter of the Day: Michael, Patreon Supporter since March 2016Take 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.

04-19
38:40

Mr. Chameleon: The Rooftop Murder Case (EP4368)

Today's Mystery:A woman is pushed off the roof of an eighteen-story building.Original Radio Broadcast Date: June 15, 1949Originated from New York CityStarring: Karl Swenson as Mister ChameleonInformation from Kootenai County on Clark HouseSupport the show monthly at patreon.greatdetectives.netPatreon Supporter of the Day: Maggi, Patreon Supporter Since January 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 @radiodetectivesJoin us again tomorrow for another detective drama from the Golden Age of Radio.

04-18
43:28

Dangerous Assignment: Find Lenny Fenway (EP4367)

Today's Mystery: Steve travels to Tibet to rescue an American pilot who provides the key to a critical mission to re-supply Chinese nationalists.Original Radio Broadcast Date: April 15, 1953Originatimg in HollywoodStarring: Brian Donlevy as Steve Mitchell; Herb Butterfield as the Commissioner; Frank Gerstle; Paul Dubov; Sidney Miller; Stacy HarrisSupport the show monthly at patreon.greatdetectives.netPatreon Supporter of the Day: Damien, Patreon Supporter since March 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 @radiodetectivesJoin us again tomorrow for another detective drama from the Golden Age of Radio.

04-17
33:06

Ellery Queen: The Green Gorillas (EP4366)

Today'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@radiodetectivesJoin us again tomorrow for another detective drama from the Golden Age of Radio.

04-16
35:38

The Falcon: The Case of the Harried Husband (EP4365)

Today'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 @radiodetectivesJoin us again tomorrow for another detective drama from the Golden Age of Radio.

04-15
39:00

Dragnet: The Big Kill (EP4364)

Today's Mystery:Friday and Romero investigate the murder of a police officer in his home.Original Radio Broadcast Date: March 2, 1950Originating from HollywoodStarring: Jack Webb as Sergeant Joe Friday; Barton Yarborough as Sergeant Ben Romero; Stacy Harris; Jack Kruschen; Herb ButterfieldSupport the show monthly at patreon.greatdetectives.netPatreon Supporter of the Day: Don, Patreon Supporter since October 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 @radiodetectivesJoin us again on Monday for another detective drama from the Golden Age of Radio.

04-13
37:24

Yours Truly Johnny Dollar: The Royal Street Matter (EP4363)

Today's Mystery:Johnny goes to New Orleans to investigate why the owner of an insured, burnt-out antique shop hasn't filed a claim, and has expressed no interest in doing so.Original Radio Broadcast Dates: November 25, 1956Originating from HollywoodStarring: Bob Bailey as Johnny Dollar; Virginia Gregg; Forrest Lewis, Lou Merrill; Lawrence Dobkin; Frank GerstleWhen making your travel plans, remember http://johnnydollarair.comBecome one of our Patreon Supporters at patreon.greatdetectives.netThank you to our Patreon Supporter of the Day: Ric, Patreon Supporter Since April 2022Take the listener survey at http://survey.greatdetectives.netGive us a call at 208-991-4783Join us again tomorrow for another detective drama from the Golden Age of Radio.Follow us on Twitter @radiodetectives

04-12
40:51

Dangerous Assignment: Boy Is Used as Courier (EP4361)

Today's Mystery: Steve is hired as tutor to a French boy with a near photographic memory whose father believes his current tutor is using to smuggle top secret information.Original Radio Broadcast Date: April 8, 1953Originated in HollywoodStars: Brian Donlevy as Steve Mitchell, Herb Butterfield as the Commissioner, Jeanne Bates, Paul Frees, Larry Dobkin, Jay NovelloSupport the show monthly at patreon.greatdetectives.netPatreon Supporter of the Day: Laura, Patreon Supporter since November 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…http://survey.greatdetectives.netGive us a call 208-991-4783Follow us on Instagram at http://instagram.com/greatdetectivesBecome one of ourfriends on Facebook.Follow us on Twitter@radiodetectivesJoin us again tomorrow for another detective drama from the Golden Age of Radio.

04-10
30:57

Ellery Queen: The Adventure of the Wounded Lieutenant (EP4360)

Today'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 @radiodetectivesJoin us again tomorrow for another detective drama from the Golden Age of Radio.

04-09
25:34

The Falcon: The Case of the Stooge's Errand (EP4359)

Today'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 @radiodetectivesJoin us again tomorrow for another detective drama from the Golden Age of Radio.

04-08
39:04

Dragnet: The Big Grifter (EP4358)

Today's Mystery:Friday and Romero face off against a veteran con-man.Original Radio Broadcast Date: February 23, 1950Originating from HollywoodStarring: Jack Webb as Sergeant Joe Friday; Barton Yarborough as Sergeant Ben Romero; Herb ButterfieldSupport the show monthly at patreon.greatdetectives.netPatreon Supporter of the Day: Charlie, Patreon Supporter since October 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 @radiodetectivesJoin us again on Monday for another detective drama from the Golden Age of Radio.

04-06
35:36

Yours Truly Johnny Dollar: The Markham Matter (EP4357)

Today's Mystery:Johnny goes to San Francisco because a high value company client has seemingly disappeared and her husband is acting suspicious.Original Radio Broadcast Dates: November 18, 1956Originating from HollywoodStarring: Bob Bailey as Johnny Dollar; Lois Corbett; Frank Nelson; Virginia Gregg; Bert Holland; Paula Winslowe; John DehnerWhen making your travel plans, remember http://johnnydollarair.comBecome one of our Patreon Supporters at patreon.greatdetectives.netThank you to our Patreon Supporters of the Day:Joe, Tom, and Carol Ann-Supporting the Podcast since April 2019Take 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.

04-05
39:35

Mr. Chameleon: The Case of the Murdered Gold-Digger (EP4356)

Today's Mystery:A woman in flashy clothes is murdered in the driveway of a married man who swears he never ever saw her before.Original Radio Broadcast Date: June 1, 1949Originating from New York CityStarring: Karl Swenson as Mister ChameleonSupport the show monthly at patreon.greatdetectives.netPatreon Supporter of the Day:Shawna, Patreon Supporter since June 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 @radiodetectivesJoin us again tomorrow for another detective drama from the Golden Age of Radio.

04-04
46:18

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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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Desmond Cahill

always have had a love for old time radio shows.I all types except the westerns great that CBS had shows all the way I to the 1970's

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