The Great Detectives of Old Time Radio

Adam Graham Radio Detective Podcasts

Six Old Time Radio Detective Dramas Per Week, One Podcast

  • 35 minutes 29 seconds
    Dragnet: The Big Book (EP4394)
    Today's Mystery:Friday and Romero investigate the flood of filthy books into Los Angeles high schools.

    Original Radio Broadcast Date: April 6, 1950

    Originating from HollywoodStarring: Jack Webb as Sergeant Joe Friday; Barton Yarborough as Sergeant Ben Romero; Herb Butterfield; Stacy Harris; Harry Morgan

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    18 May 2024, 6:00 am
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  • 42 minutes 37 seconds
    Yours Truly Johnny Dollar: The Desalles Matter (EP4393)
    Today's Mystery:Johnny goes out west when an insurance agent is suspicious of a $100,000 death claim that another investigator was assigned to look into.

    Original Radio Broadcast Date: Original Air Date: January 13, 1957

    Originating from Hollywood

    Starring: Bob Bailey as Johnny Dollar; Virginia Gregg; Harry Bartell; John Stephenson; Will Wright; James McCallion; Ben Wright

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    17 May 2024, 6:00 am
  • 39 minutes 18 seconds
    Mr. Chameleon: The Hasty Marriage Murder Case (EP4392)
    Today's Mystery:A young wealthy man who just married a woman after a two-week romance is murdered.

    Original Radio Broadcast Date: July 13, 1949

    Originating from New York CityStarring: Karl Swenson as Mister Chameleon

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    16 May 2024, 6:00 am
  • 30 minutes 36 seconds
    Dangerous Assignment: The Jade Dagger (EP4391)
    Today's Mystery: Sent to Cairo on a mission to clear the United States' name, Steve must navigate a treacherous path of false accusations and political machinations. From the bustling bazaars to the shadowy backstreets, join Steve as he unravels a conspiracy that could sabotage vital international talks. Tune in for a tale of espionage where asking to see a knife might just get you one in the back!

    Original Radio Broadcast Date: May 13, 1953

    Originated in

    : Brian Donlevy as Steve Mitchell, Herb Butterfield as the Commissioner, Robert Boone, Paul Dubov, Byron Kane, Jan Arvan, Betty Lou Gerson

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    15 May 2024, 6:00 am
  • 24 minutes 52 seconds
    Squad Room: Ferris Wheel (EP4390)
    Today's Mystery: A woman is found murdered on a Ferris wheel.

    Original Radio Broadcast Date: Around New Years Day in the mid-1950s

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    Originating in New York

    Starring: Wynn Wright as Lt. John Douglas; Dan Ocko as Sergeant Allen; George Tanner; Sam Gray

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    14 May 2024, 6:00 am
  • 36 minutes 8 seconds
    The Falcon: The Case of the Happy Hoodlum (EP4389)
    Today's Mystery:Sergeant Corbett wants The Falcon to find out why a man made an insane attempt to rob an express company with a gun that couldn't fire.

    Original Radio Broadcast Date: January 14, 1951

    Originating from New YorkStarred: Les Damon as the Falcon; Ken Paxton as Sergeant Corbett

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    13 May 2024, 6:00 am
  • 1 hour 20 minutes
    Old Time Radio Con Games Special (EP4388s)
    Today, I'm joined by Jim Grinstead of the Scams and Cons Podcast as we delve into two scam-related old time radio podcasts.

    Today's 1st Mystery:First up, there's no such thing as easy money. That's a lesson a rich young man learns as he's forced to lure his friends into the clutches of a big-time gambler to square his own debts. Can magician-turned-detective Mike Trent help? We find out in this episode of Easy Money, "The Gallopping Ivories"

    Original Radio Broadcast Date: November 14, 1954

    Originating in New York

    Starring: Larry Haines as Mike Trent; Ralph Bell; Peter Fernandez; Maurice Tarplin

    Today's 2nd Mystery:Joe Friday and Ben Romero go after a gang of con-men who are victimizing the families of recently deceased people in the Big Betty.

    Original Air Date: November 23, 1950

    Originating in Los AngelesStarring: Jack Webb as Joe Friday; Barton Yarborough as Ben Romero

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    12 May 2024, 6:00 am
  • 34 minutes 25 seconds
    Dragnet: The Big Gangster, Part Two (EP4388)
    Today's Mystery:When a notorious mobster is gunned down, sparking fears of a gang war, Joe Friday and Ben Romero race against time to find the killers. Smoke screens, false leads, and a mysterious woman are at the center of it all.

    Original Radio Broadcast Date: March 30, 1950

    Originating from Hollywood

    Starring: Jack Webb as Sergeant Joe Friday; Barton Yarborough as Sergeant Ben Romero; Herb Butterfield; Jack Kruschen; Virginia Gregg

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    Patreon Supporter of the Day: Ralph, Patreon Supporter since August 2022

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    11 May 2024, 6:00 am
  • 44 minutes 41 seconds
    Yours Truly Johnny Dollar: The Ellen Dear Matter (EP4387)
    Today's Mystery:Set sail on a treacherous journey with Johnny Dollar, the man with the action-packed expense account, as he embarks on a mission to safeguard a fortune in jewels. The sleek motor cruiser Ellen Dear carries a cargo worth over $300,000, but disaster strikes when the yacht sinks in deep waters.

    Original Radio Broadcast Date: January 6, 1957

    Originated from Hollywood

    Starring: Bob Bailey as Johnny Dollar,Virginia Gregg, Lawrence Dobkin, Howard McNear, Jay Novello, Jack Edwards, Barney Phillips, Raymond Burr

    The tragedy of Andrea Doria

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    10 May 2024, 6:00 am
  • 37 minutes 10 seconds
    Mr. Chameleon: The Ailing Wife Murder Case (EP4386)
    Today's Mystery:Are you ready to crack the case with Mister Chameleon? In this week's suspenseful episode, a seemingly devoted husband is found dead, and the suspects are closer to home than you'd think. With a failed business, an ailing wife, and a love affair that could be the motive for murder, it's up to Mister Chameleon to untangle the web of lies. Will he find the killer before the trail goes cold?

    Original Radio Broadcast Date: July 6, 1949

    Originating from New York CityStarring: Karl Swenson as Mister Chameleon

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    Patreon Supporter of the Day: Theresa, Patreon Supporter since October 2020

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    9 May 2024, 6:00 am
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