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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, Hot Copy, Broadway's My Beat, Mr. and Mrs. North, Yours Truly Johnny Dollar, and Dragnet. 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. 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. 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: Volume 1, which features our first three seasons and Volume 2, which features seasons four-six, and Volume 3 which will feature Seasons Seven through Nine. Our feed includes old time radio recorded in Los Angeles, New York, and also Australia. The current actors featured in our old time radio detective podcast include Les Damon, Bob Bailey, Larry Thor, Alice Frost and Joseph Curtin, Betty Lou Gerson, and Jack Webb. Other actors featured within the past 1,000 include Howard Duff, Glenn Langan, Herbert Marshall, Gerald Mohr, Joel McCrea, Les Tremayne, Jackson Beck, Santos Ortega, Ned Wever, Karl Swenson, and more.

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Boise, ID

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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, Hot Copy, Broadway's My Beat, Mr. and Mrs. North, Yours Truly Johnny Dollar, and Dragnet. 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. 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. 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: Volume 1, which features our first three seasons and Volume 2, which features seasons four-six, and Volume 3 which will feature Seasons Seven through Nine. Our feed includes old time radio recorded in Los Angeles, New York, and also Australia. The current actors featured in our old time radio detective podcast include Les Damon, Bob Bailey, Larry Thor, Alice Frost and Joseph Curtin, Betty Lou Gerson, and Jack Webb. Other actors featured within the past 1,000 include Howard Duff, Glenn Langan, Herbert Marshall, Gerald Mohr, Joel McCrea, Les Tremayne, Jackson Beck, Santos Ortega, Ned Wever, Karl Swenson, and more.

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English


Episodes
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Mr. and Mrs. North: Don't Cry Wolf (EP4668)

4/3/2025
Today's Mystery: A man takes action against his oldest friend and his business advisor and then accuses Jerry of plagiarism. Original Radio Broadcast Date: March 11, 1952 Originating from New York City Starring: Joseph Curtain as Jerry North; Alice Frost as Pamela North Support the show monthly at https://patreon.greatdetectives.net Patreon Supporter of the Day: Rachel, Patreon supporter since June 2022. Support the show on a one-time basis at http://support.greatdetectives.net Mail a donation to: Adam Graham, PO Box 15913, Boise, Idaho 83715 Take the listener survey at http://survey.greatdetectives.net Give us a call at 208-991-4783 Follow us on Instagram at http://instagram.com/greatdetectives Follow us on Twitter @radiodetectives Join us again tomorrow for another detective drama from the Golden Age of Radio.

Duration:00:37:22

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Broadway's My Beat: The Marcia Dean Murder Case (EP4667)

4/2/2025
Today's Mystery: A bank teller confesses to stealing $20,000 to secure the release of his kidnapped wife. Original Radio Broadcast Date: May 12, 1950 Originating from Hollywood Starring: Larry Thor as Lieutenant Danny Clover; Charles Calvert as Sergeant Gino Tartaglia; Jack Kruschen as Sergeant Muggavan; Howard McNear; Joseph Granby; Virginia Gregg; Hal Marsh; Marlene Ames Support the show monthly at https://patreon.greatdetectives.net Patreon Supporter of the Day: Kelli, Patreon supporter since June 2017 Support the show on a one-time basis at http://support.greatdetectives.net. Mail a donation to: Adam Graham, PO Box 15913, Boise, Idaho 83715 Take the listener survey at http://survey.greatdetectives.net Give us a call at 208-991-4783 Follow us on Instagram at http://instagram.com/greatdetectives Follow us on Twitter @radiodetectives Join us again tomorrow for another detective drama from the Golden Age of Radio.

Duration:00:41:49

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Charlie Chan: The Landini Murder Case: The Chinese Suspect/The Barking Dog (EP 7 and 8)(EP4666)

4/1/2025
Today's Mystery:Inspector Chan thwarts a suspect's escape. Original Radio Broadcast Dates: 1935 or 1936 Originating in Los Angeles Starring: Walter Connolly as Inspector Charlie Chan Support the show monthly at https://patreon.greatdetectives.net Support the show on a one-time basis at http://support.greatdetectives.net. Mail a donation to: Adam Graham, PO Box 15913, Boise, Idaho 83715 Take the listener survey at http://survey.greatdetectives.net Give us a call at 208-991-4783 Follow us on Instagram at http://instagram.com/greatdetectives Follow us on Twitter @radiodetectives Join us again tomorrow for another detective drama from the Golden Age of Radio.

Duration:00:40:37

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The Falcon: The Case of the Burning Bridges (EP4665)

3/31/2025
Today's Mystery: A receptionist overhears her boss, the owner of an import-export company, making a suspicious sale, and turns to The Falcon for help. Original Radio Broadcast Date: June 1, 1952 Originating from New York Starring: Les Damon as The Falcon; Chuck Webster as Sergeant Corbett Larry Haines; Bill Zuckert Support the show monthly at patreon.greatdetectives.net Patreon Supporter of the Day: Eddie, Patreon supporter since July 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 83715 Take the listener survey at http://survey.greatdetectives.net Give us a call at 208-991-4783 Follow us on Instagram at http://instagram.com/greatdetectives Follow us on Twitter @radiodetectives Join us again tomorrow for another detective drama from the Golden Age of Radio.

Duration:00:38:39

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Dragnet: The Big Tomato (EP4664)

3/29/2025
Today's Mystery: Joe Friday and Ben Romero investigate who sold drugs to a high school senior who ended up dying under the influence in a car accident. Original Radio Broadcast Date: January 25, 1950 Originating from Hollywood Starring: Jack Webb as Sergeant Joe Friday; Barton Yarborough as Sergeant Ben Romero Support the show monthly at patreon.greatdetectives.net Patreon Supporter of the Day: Rosa, Patreon supporter since January 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 83715 Take the listener survey at http://survey.greatdetectives.net Give us a call at 208-991-4783 Follow us on Instagram at http://instagram.com/greatdetectives Follow us on Twitter @radiodetectives Join us again on Monday for another detective drama from the Golden Age of Radio.

Duration:00:31:05

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Yours Truly Johnny Dollar: The Latin Lovely Matter (EP4663)

3/28/2025
Today's Mystery: Johnny is called in to investigate the case of a beautiful Latin dancer who keeps changing her beneficiary every few months. Original Radio Broadcast Date: December 29, 1957 Originating from Hollywood Starring: Bob Bailey as Johnny Dollar; Lucille Meredith; Lawrence Dobkin; James McCallion; Harry Bartell When making your travel plans, remember http://johnnydollarair.com Become one of our Patreon Supporters at https://patreon.greatdetectives.net Thank you to our Patreon Supporter of the Day: Talia, Patreon supporter since September 2018. Take the listener survey at http://survey.greatdetectives.net Give us a call at 208-991-4783 Follow us on Twitter @radiodetectives Join us again tomorrow for another detective drama from the Golden Age of Radio.

Duration:00:36:13

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Mr. and Mrs. North: The Heavenly Body (EP4662)

3/27/2025
Today's Mystery: A reporter who is about to reveal who fingered a murdered mob boss is shot and killed at a swanky restaurant. Original Radio Broadcast Date: March 4, 1952 Originating from New York City Starring: Joseph Curtain as Jerry North; Alice Frost as Pamela North; Bill Zuckert Get a video recorded from me at my Cameo Support the show monthly at https://patreon.greatdetectives.net Patreon Supporter of the Day: Yigal, Patreon supporter since March 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 83715 Take the listener survey at http://survey.greatdetectives.net Give us a call at 208-991-4783 Follow us on Instagram at http://instagram.com/greatdetectives Follow us on Twitter @radiodetectives Join us again tomorrow for another detective drama from the Golden Age of Radio.

Duration:00:32:38

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Broadway's My Beat: The Thelma Harper Murder Case (EP4661)

3/26/2025
Today's Mystery:The girlfriend of a man whose wife attempted suicide is murdered. Original Radio Broadcast Date: May 5, 1950 Originating in Hollywood Starring: Larry Thor as Lieutenant Danny Clover; Charles Calvert as Sergeant Gino Tartaglia; Jack Kruschen as Sergeant Muggavan; Sheldon Leonard; Jane Webb; Eleanor Audley; Jack Kruschen; Stanley Ferrer Support the show monthly at https://patreon.greatdetectives.net Patreon Supporter of the Day: Monica, Patreon supporter since March 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 83715 Take the listener survey at http://survey.greatdetectives.net Give us a call at 208-991-4783 Follow us on Instagram at http://instagram.com/greatdetectives Follow us on Twitter @radiodetectives Join us again tomorrow for another detective drama from the Golden Age of Radio.

Duration:00:37:33

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Hot Copy: Smooth as Silk (EP4660)

3/25/2025
Today's Mystery: Anne investigates the sale of black market nylons. Original Radio Broadcast Date: August 7, 1944 Originating from Chicago Starring: Betty Lou Gerson as Anne Rogers; Virginia Paine as Spritely Poole Support the show monthly at https://patreon.greatdetectives.net Referenced in this Episode: Hot Copy Radio Theater Episode Referenced: Trouble in Tunisia Support the show on a one-time basis at http://support.greatdetectives.net. Mail a donation to: Adam Graham, PO Box 15913, Boise, Idaho 83715 Take the listener survey at http://survey.greatdetectives.net Give us a call at 208-991-4783 Follow us on Instagram at http://instagram.com/greatdetectives Follow us on Twitter @radiodetectives Join us again tomorrow for another detective drama from the Golden Age of Radio.

Duration:00:58:15

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The Falcon: The Case of the Happy Hoodlum (EP4659)

3/24/2025
Today's Mystery: With gunmen from Detroit in town to kill a gangster, The Falcon is afraid that an old army buddy of the same description might be killed by mistake. Original Radio Broadcast Date: May 25, 1952 Originating from New York Starring: Les Damon as The Falcon; Chuck Webster as Sergeant Corbett; Maurice Tarplin Support the show monthly at patreon.greatdetectives.net Patreon Supporter of the Day: Tom, Patreon supporter since August 2022 Support the show on a one-time basis at http://support.greatdetectives.net Mail a donation to: Adam Graham, PO Box 15913, Boise, Idaho 83715 Take the listener survey at http://survey.greatdetectives.net Give us a call at 208-991-4783 Follow us on Instagram at http://instagram.com/greatdetectives Follow us on Twitter @radiodetectives Join us again tomorrow for another detective drama from the Golden Age of Radio.

Duration:00:35:06

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Dragnet: The Big Dance (EP4658)

3/22/2025
Today's Mystery:Joe Friday investigates a series of hold-ups. Original Radio Broadcast Date: January 18, 1951 Originating from Hollywood Starring: Jack Webb as Sergeant Joe Friday; Barton Yarborough as Sergeant Ben Romero Support the show monthly at patreon.greatdetectives.net Patreon Supporter of the Day: Robert, Patreon supporters since AUgust 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 83715 Take the listener survey at http://survey.greatdetectives.net Give us a call at 208-991-4783 Follow us on Instagram at http://instagram.com/greatdetectives Follow us on Twitter @radiodetectives Join us again on Monday for another detective drama from the Golden Age of Radio.

Duration:00:31:59

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Yours Truly Johnny Dollar: The Happy Family (EP4657)

3/21/2025
Today's Mystery: An insured man wants Johnny to pick which of his three children will be the beneficiary of his life insurance policy. Original Radio Broadcast Date: December 15, 1957 Originating from Hollywood Starring: Bob Bailey as Johnny Dollar; John Dehner; Lawrence Dobkin; Peter Leeds; Virginia Gregg; Shirley Mitchell, Paul Dubov When making your travel plans, remember http://johnnydollarair.com Become one of our Patreon Supporters at https://patreon.greatdetectives.net Thank you to our Patreon Supporter of the Day: Ja'ree, Patreon supporter since June 2024. Take the listener survey at http://survey.greatdetectives.net Give us a call at 208-991-4783 Follow us on Twitter @radiodetectives Join us again tomorrow for another detective drama from the Golden Age of Radio.

Duration:00:31:58

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Mr. and Mrs. North: Death Trap (EP4656)

3/20/2025
Today's Mystery: An elderly neighbor of the North's is kidnapped. Original Radio Broadcast Date: February 26, 1952 Originated from New York City Starred: Joseph Curtain as Jerry North, Alice Frost as Pamela North, Bill Zuckert Get 10% off your purchase of MollyBz Cookies (I get a commission) Support the show monthly at https://patreon.greatdetectives.net Patreon Supporter of the Day: Ryan, Patreon supporter since May 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 83715 Take the listener survey…http://survey.greatdetectives.net Give us a call 208-991-4783 Follow us on Instagram at http://instagram.com/greatdetectives Become one of ourfriends on Facebook. Follow us on Twitter@radiodetectives Join us again tomorrow for another detective drama from the Golden Age of Radio.

Duration:00:30:29

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Broadway's My Beat: The Max Wendell Murder Case (EP4655)

3/19/2025
Today's Mystery: A druggist is murdered in front of Danny and the death is tied to a shooting and robbery at a Pharmaceutical plant. Original Radio Broadcast Date: April 28, 1950 Originated in Hollywood Stars: Larry Thor as Lieutenant Danny Clover, Charles Calvert as Sergeant Gino Tartaglia, Howard McNear, Paul McVey, Clayton Post, Sylvia Syms,Jeanette Nolan Get 17% off your purchase of the Fulton Fish Market (I receive a commission) Support the show monthly at https://patreon.greatdetectives.net Patreon Supporter of the Day: Clarissa, Patreon Supporter since March 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 83715 Take the listener survey…http://survey.greatdetectives.net Give us a call 208-991-4783 Follow us on Instagram at http://instagram.com/greatdetectives Become one of ourfriends on Facebook. Follow us on Twitter@radiodetectives Join us again tomorrow for another detective drama from the Golden Age of Radio.

Duration:00:38:12

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Hot Copy: Death Studies the Angles (EP4654)

3/18/2025
Today's Mystery: The anti-vice candidate for mayor dies suddenly. The coroner says it was heart failure, but Anne think he was murdered. Original Radio Broadcast Date: February 27, 1944 Originating from Chicago Starring: Betty Lou Gerson as Anne Rogers, Virginia Paine as Spritely Poole Support the show monthly at https://patreon.greatdetectives.net Patreon Supporter of the Day: Mark, 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 83715 Take the listener survey at http://survey.greatdetectives.net Give us a call at 208-991-4783 Follow us on Instagram at http://instagram.com/greatdetectives Follow us on Twitter @radiodetectives Join us again tomorrow for another detective drama from the Golden Age of Radio.

Duration:00:39:10

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The Falcon: The Case of the Shooting Star (EP4653)

3/17/2025
Today's Mystery: A star with a reputation for paying tough guys wants to hire The Falcon to investigate phony threats on his life in order to gain publicity to bolster his troubled career. Original Radio Broadcast Date: May 18, 1952 Originating from New York Starring: Les Damon as The Falcon; Chuck Webster as Sergeant Corbett; Ken Lynch; Ralph Bell; Bill Zuckert Support the show monthly at https://patreon.greatdetectives.net Patreon Supporter of the Day: Jack, Patreon supporter since November 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 83715 Take the listener survey at http://survey.greatdetectives.net Give us a call at 208-991-4783 Follow us on Instagram at http://instagram.com/greatdetectives Follow us on Twitter @radiodetectives Join us again tomorrow for another detective drama from the Golden Age of Radio.

Duration:00:36:57

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Suspense: Crank Letter (EP4652s)

3/16/2025
Today's Mystery: A police lieutenant is notified that a doctor has received threatening letters. Original Radio Broadcast Date: February 21, 1960 Originating from New York Starring: Les Damon as Lieutenant Paul Nieman; Lyle Sudrow as Dr. Don Frasier; Phil Meader; Larry Haines Support the show monthly at patreon.greatdetectives.net Patreon Supporter of the Day: Keith, Patreon supporter since February 2017 Support the show on a one-time basis at http://support.greatdetectives.net Mail a donation to: Adam Graham, PO Box 15913, Boise, Idaho 83715 Take the listener survey at http://survey.greatdetectives.net Give us a call at 208-991-4783 Follow us on Instagram at http://instagram.com/greatdetectives Follow us on Twitter @radiodetectives Join us again tomorrow for another detective drama from the Golden Age of Radio.

Duration:00:32:16

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Dragnet: The Big Jump (EP4652)

3/15/2025
Today's Mystery: Joe Friday and Ben Romero go to a building where a mentally disturbed man is threatening to jump off a 13-story building. Original Radio Broadcast Date: January 11, 1951 Originating from Hollywood Starring: Jack Webb as Sergeant Joe Friday; Barton Yarborough as Sergeant Ben Romero; Stacy Harris Support the show monthly at patreon.greatdetectives.net Patreon Supporter of the Day: Emily, Patreon Supporter since February 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 83715 Take the listener survey at http://survey.greatdetectives.net Give us a call at 208-991-4783 Follow us on Instagram at http://instagram.com/greatdetectives Follow us on Twitter @radiodetectives Join us again on Monday for another detective drama from the Golden Age of Radio.

Duration:00:35:20

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Yours Truly Johnny Dollar: The Hapless Hunter Matter (EP4651)

3/14/2025
Today's Mystery: Johnny goes to New York state to investigate the death of an insured with a $500,000 who was shot and killed by a drunk hunting guide while on a trip with an insurance beneficiary. Original Radio Broadcast Date: December 8, 1957 Originating from Hollywood Starring: Bob Bailey as Johnny Dollar; John Stephenson; Parley Baer; Forrest Lewis; Carleton G. Young Discussed: Georgia Rural Telephone Museum When making your travel plans, remember http://johnnydollarair.com Become one of our Patreon Supporters at https://patreon.greatdetectives.net Thank you to our Patreon Supporter of the Day: James, Patreon support since July 2022. Take the listener survey at http://survey.greatdetectives.net Give us a call at 208-991-4783 Follow us on Twitter @radiodetectives Join us again tomorrow for another detective drama from the Golden Age of Radio.

Duration:00:29:11

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Mr. and Mrs. North: Dead Giveaway (EP4650)

3/13/2025
Today's Mystery: A woman's brother escapes a mental institution, then Pam finds her murdered, and then the body disappears. Original Radio Broadcast Date: February 19, 1952 Originating from New York City Starring: Joseph Curtain as Jerry North; Alice Frost as Pamela North Support the show monthly at https://patreon.greatdetectives.net Patreon Supporter of the Day: Charlie, Patreon supporter since October 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 83715 Take the listener survey at http://survey.greatdetectives.net Give us a call at 208-991-4783 Follow us on Instagram at http://instagram.com/greatdetectives Follow us on Twitter @radiodetectives Join us again tomorrow for another detective drama from the Golden Age of Radio.

Duration:00:33:27