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The great ones are back in action.

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The great ones are back in action.

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English


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The Falcon: The Case of the Natural Seven (EP4599)

1/13/2025
Today’s Mystery: A desperate man who lost $5,000 at an illegal gambling den robs and shoots his boss to pay his debt.. Original Radio Broadcast Date: March 2, 195 Read more ...

Duration:00:37:23

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Suspense: The Cave of Ali Baba (Encore) (EP4598e)

1/12/2025
There’s a traitor in a society of masked criminals. Original Air Date: August 19, 1942 Originating in New York Starring: Romney Brent Support the show monthly at https://patreon.greatdetectives.net Support the show on a one-time basis at

Duration:00:33:56

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Crime Club: Death Blew Out the Match (Encore) (EP4598)

1/11/2025
A woman visits a peaceful Maine town, only to find herself the prime suspect in a rival’s murder. Original Air Date: December 2, 1946 Originating Read more ...

Duration:00:33:46

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Molle Mystery Theatre: Murder in the City Hall (Encore) (EP4597)

1/10/2025
Sam Delaguerra investigates the murder of a judge who is tied up in a cycle of corruption. Original Air Date: April 5, 1946 Originating in New York Support the show monthly at https://patreon.greatdetectives.net Support the show on a one-time basis at

Duration:00:32:54

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Sherlock Holmes: The Adventure of the Speckled Band (Encore) (EP4596)

1/9/2025
Sherlock Holmes helps a young woman who fears strange goings-on at her home and the odd behavior of her stepfather. Original Air Date: December 19,1948 Starring John Stanley as Sherlock Holmes and Ian Martin as Doctor Watson Support the show monthly at https://patreon.greatdetec Read more ...

Duration:00:35:25

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Murder Clinic: A Scrap of Lace (Encore) (EP4595)

1/8/2025
A charming young woman is murdered. Madam Rosika Storey is called in to find out who did it and save a prominent family from scandal. Original Air Date: September 22, 1942 Originating in New York Starring Elizabeth Morgan as Madam Rosika Storey Support the show monthly at

Duration:00:33:58

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Philip Marlowe: Red Wind (Encore) (EP4594)

1/7/2025
Marlowe witnesses a murder and is drawn into the problems of a woman being blackmailed. Original Air Date: September 26, 1948 Originating in Hollywood Starri Read more ...

Duration:00:36:08

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Sherlock Holmes: The Red Headed League (Encore) (EP4593)

1/6/2025
Today’s Mystery: Sherlock Holmes investigates the case of a man who was hired to do nominal work for a mysterious league of red-headed men. Original Air Date: October 12, 1947 Originating in New York Starring: John Stanley as Sherlock Holmes and Alfred Shirley as Doctor Watson Support the Read more ...

Duration:00:34:15

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NBC University Theater: Trent’s Last Case (Encore) (EP4592e)

1/5/2025
Amateur detective Philip Trent tells the story of the case that ended his detective career. Original Air Date: July 30, 1950 Originating in Hollywood Starrin Read more ...

Duration:01:02:19

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Miss Pinkerton Incorporated (Encore) (EP4592)

1/4/2025
A young female law student inherits her uncle’s detective agency, planning to sell it, but decides to take on a job guarding a priceless emerald. Original Air Date: Read more ...

Duration:00:35:53

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San Francisco Final (Encore) (EP4591)

1/3/2025
Today’s Mystery: Reporter Mike Rivera investigates mass extortion in Chinatown. Recorded: July 26, 1954 Originating in Hollywood Starring Jeff Chan Read more ...

Duration:00:32:39

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The Lone Wolf: The Golden Santa (Encore) (EP4590)

1/2/2025
Today’s Mystery: A woman gets Michael to help her search for her six-inch-high golden statue of Santa Claus. Original Air Date: January 1, 1949 Originating in H Read more ...

Duration:00:31:37

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Casey, Crime Photographer: Hot New Year’s Eve Party (Encore) (EP4589)

1/1/2025
Casey and Ann begin the New Year by looking into an arson/murder and the related kidnapping of a college professor. Original Air Date: January 1, 1948 Ori Read more ...

Duration:00:38:52

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Let George Do It: Needle in the Haystack (Encore) (EP4588)

12/31/2024
A florist from Mexico City hires George to find a dozen roses in Pasadena … during the Tournament of Roses. Murder follows. Original Air Date: January 2, 1950 O Read more ...

Duration:00:33:04

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Philip Marlowe: The House that Jacqueline Built (Encore) (EP4587)

12/30/2024
Today’s Mystery: Marlowe is hired to find a missing house on New Year’s Eve. Original Air Date: December 31, 1949 Originating in Hollywood Starring: Read more ...

Duration:00:34:00

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Lux Radio Theater: Captain Carey, USA (Encore) (EP4586e)

12/29/2024
A former O.S.S. officer returns to Italy after World War II to locate the person who betrayed him and his compatriots to the Nazis. Original Air Date: February 2, Read more ...

Duration:01:06:13

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Dragnet: The Big Church (EP4586)

12/28/2024
Today’s Mystery: A woman reports receiving threats for attending a new church. Original Radio Broadcast Date: November 2, 1950 Originating from Hollywood Starring: Jack Webb as Ser Read more ...

Duration:00:31:58

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Yours Truly Johnny Dollar: The Bum Steer Matter (EP4585)

12/27/2024
Today’s Mystery: Johnny gets a mysterious invitation to a ranch in Colorado and finds the insured owner dead of anthrax. The owner’s daughter suspects murder. Original Radio Broadcast Date: October 6, 1957 Originating from Hollywood Starring: Bob Bailey as Johnny Dollar; Virginia Gregg; Jeanne Tatum; Will Wright; Jack Edwards; Howard McNear; Sam Edwards; Forrest Lewis…

Duration:00:33:33

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Mr. and Mrs. North: The Mystery of the Triggerman (EP4584)

12/26/2024
Today’s Mystery: An ex-con wants the Norths’ help to save a man his boss asked him to kill. Or Read more ...

Duration:00:36:57

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Broadway’s My Beat: The Dion Hartley Murder Case (EP4583)

12/25/2024
Today’s Mystery: A satirist with many enemies offers Danny $50,000 to his favorite charity to prevent his murder. Original Radio Broadcast Date: February 17, 1 Read more ...

Duration:00:41:14