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    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.

    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, Chicago and also Australia.

    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.

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    Dragnet: The Big Rose (EP5004) Jun 25, 2026
    Show notes

    Today's Mystery: A woman with a history of trouble suddenly disappears, leaving behind four children and a trail of conflicting stories. As Joe Friday and Ed Jacobs dig deeper into the case, a missing person's investigation turns into a homicide hunt where the truth may lie closer to home than anyone suspects.
    Original Radio Broadcast Date: March 27, 1952
    Originating from Hollywood
    Starred: Jack Webb as Sergeant Joe Friday and Barney Phillips as Sergeant Ed Jacobs.Also featuring Virginia Gregg, Vic Perrin, and Herb Ellis.
    Script by Jim Moser. Music by Walter Schumann.
    Announcer: Hal Gibney.
    Technical advice from the Los Angeles Police Department.
    Support the show monthly at patreon.greatdetectives.net
    Patreon Supporter of the Day: Nancy, Patreon supporter since March 2016.
    Support the show on a one-time basis at support.greatdetectives.net
    Mail a donation to: Adam Graham, PO Box 15913, Boise, Idaho 83715
    Take the listener survey at survey.greatdetectives.net
    Give us a call 208-991-4783
    Become one of our friends on Facebook at facebook.com/radiodetectives
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    Join us again tomorrow for another detective drama from the Golden Age of Radio.


    Broadway's My Beat: The Raymond Grant Murder Case (EP5003) Jun 24, 2026
    Show notes

    Today's Mystery: When a milkman is found beaten to death outside a young graduate student's apartment, Danny Clover discovers that the victim may have been profiting from secrets he learned on his delivery route. Before the key witness can tell what she knows, she is killed in a suspicious traffic accident, forcing Clover to untangle a web of blackmail, betrayal, and forbidden romance.
    Original Radio Broadcast Date: February 16, 1952
    Originated in Hollywood
    Stars: Larry Thor as Lieutenant Danny Clover, Charles Calvert as Sergeant Gino Tartaglia, and Jack Kruschen as Sergeant Muggavan.
    Featured in the cast were Paula Winslowe as Myra Blair, Howard McNear as Robert Blair, Mary Lansing, Charlotte Lawrence, and Shepard Menken.
    Produced and directed by Elliott Lewis.
    Musical score composed and conducted by Alexander Courage.
    Announcer: Bill Anders.Support the show monthly at patreon.greatdetectives.net
    Patreon Supporter of the Day: Jeff, Patreon supporter since December 2024.
    Support the show on a one-time basis at support.greatdetectives.net
    Mail a donation to: Adam Graham, PO Box 15913, Boise, Idaho 83715
    Take the listener survey at survey.greatdetectives.net
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    Join us again tomorrow for another detective drama from the Golden Age of Radio.


    The Big Story: The Killer with the Mind of a Child (EP5002) Jun 23, 2026
    Show notes

    Today's Mystery:When three people are murdered in a quiet Utah community, reporter T.R. Johnson finds himself drawn into the hunt for a killer who seems to vanish into the night. While police search the highways for a fugitive in a green sedan, Johnson follows a series of puzzling clues that suggest the murderer may be driven by something far more disturbing than ordinary criminal motives.
    Original Radio Broadcast: November 29, 1950
    Originating from New York
    Starring John Sylvester as T.R. Johnson
    Also featuring Jane Robin, Agnes Young, Amzie Strickland, Joan Shea, Owen Jordan, Meryl Jones, and Les Damon Based on the reporting of T.R. Johnson of The Salt Lake Tribune
    Support the show monthly at patreon.greatdetectives.net
    Patreon Supporter of the Day: Colleen, Patreon supporter since March 2021
    .Support the show on a one-time basis at support.greatdetectives.net
    Mail a donation to: Adam Graham, PO Box 15913, Boise, Idaho 83715
    Take the listener survey at survey.greatdetectives.net
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    Join us again tomorrow for another detective drama from the Golden Age of Radio.


    The Saint: The Case of the Previewed Crime (EP5001) Jun 22, 2026
    Show notes

    Today's Mystery: A mysterious intruder awakens Simon Templar in the middle of the night to describe what appears to be the perfect murder. When the wealthy financier at the center of the tale dies exactly as predicted, The Saint finds himself investigating a case where revenge, greed, and murder may not be what they seem.
    Original Radio Broadcast Date: July 30, 1950
    Originating from Hollywood
    Starring: Vincent Price as Simon Templar
    Also featuring Jeanne Bates, Lou Merrill, Fred Howard, Jack Edwards Jr., and Larry DobkinScript by Louis VittesMusic composed and conducted by Vaughn Dexter
    Produced by James L. Saphier
    Directed by Helen MackAnnouncer: Don Stanley
    Support the show monthly at patreon.greatdetectives.net
    Patreon Supporter of the Day: Burke, Patreon supporter since March 2025
    Support the show on a one-time basis at support.greatdetectives.net
    Mail a donation to: Adam Graham, PO Box 15913, Boise, Idaho 83715
    Take the listener survey at survey.greatdetectives.net
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    Join us again tomorrow for another detective drama from the Golden Age of Radio.


    Lux Radio Theater: The Fallen Sparrow (EP5000s) Jun 21, 2026
    Show notes

    Today's Mystery: After returning to New York following years of imprisonment during the Spanish Civil War, John McKittrick learns that a close friend has died under suspicious circumstances. As he investigates, he finds himself caught in a dangerous web of espionage, murder, and betrayal connected to secrets from his wartime past.
    Original Radio Broadcast Date: February 14, 1944
    Originating from Hollywood
    Starred: Robert Young as John McKittrick, Maureen O'Hara as Elma Don, and Walter Slezak as Dr. Scoss.Also featuring Charles Seal, Charlotte Treadway, Ed Emerson, George Sorel, Griff Barnett, Howard McNear, Jay Novello, John McIntire, Norman Field, and Rene Gussaire.
    Produced by Cecil B. DeMille.
    Support the show monthly at patreon.greatdetectives.net
    Patreon Supporter of the Day: Jeff, Patreon supporter since December 2015.
    Support the show on a one-time basis at support.greatdetectives.net
    Mail a donation to: Adam Graham, PO Box 15913, Boise, Idaho 83715
    Take the listener survey at survey.greatdetectives.net
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    Join us again tomorrow for another detective drama from the Golden Age of Radio.


    Counterspy: The Bouncing Bank Robber (A0098) Jun 20, 2026
    Show notes

    Today's Adventure: After a daring daylight bank robbery leaves two people dead and several wounded, Counterspy agents launch a citywide manhunt for a ruthless gunman known for taking impossible risks. As the killer fights his way through police roadblocks, waterfront hideouts, and a crowded amusement park, David Harding and his agents race to stop him before more innocent people are caught in the crossfire.
    Original Radio Broadcast: August 23, 1949
    Originating in New York
    Starring Don McLaughlin as David Harding and Mandel Kramer as Harry Peters.
    Also featuring Jesse Crawford (music).
    Produced by the Phillips H. Lord Productions.
    Sponsored by Pepsi-Cola.
    To subscribe to this podcast, go to greatadventures.info
    Become one of our ongoing Patreon supporters at patreon.greatdetectives.net
    Patreon Supporter of the Day: Denise, Patreon supporter since March 2025.
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    Yours Truly Johnny Dollar: The Casque of Death Matter (EP5000) Jun 19, 2026
    Show notes

    Today's Mystery: When a series of elderly bachelors and widowers vanish from small towns across Pennsylvania, New Jersey, and Delaware, insurance investigator Johnny Dollar is sent to determine whether their disappearances are connected. Following a trail of wine cellars, unusual wills, and a secretive gourmet society, Johnny uncovers one of the strangest cases of his career.
    Original Radio Broadcast Date: May 24, 1959
    Originated from Hollywood
    Stars: Bob Bailey as Johnny Dollar.Also starring Harry Bartell, Forrest Lewis, Bartlett Robinson, Parley Baer, and Marvin Miller.
    Written, produced, and directed by Jack Johnstone.
    Announcer: Dan Cubberly.
    When making your travel plans, remember johnnydollarair.com
    Become one of our Patreon Supporters at patreon.greatdetectives.net
    Thank you to our Patreon Supporter of the Day: Pippin, Patreon supporter since March 2022.
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    Join us again tomorrow for another detective drama from the Golden Age of Radio.


    Dragnet: The Big Border (EP4999) Jun 18, 2026
    Show notes

    Today's Mystery: Two armed convicts escape from San Quentin and head for Los Angeles, where they launch a desperate crime spree while police race to track them down. As Joe Friday and Ed Jacobs follow a trail of robberies, stolen weapons, and frightened witnesses, the fugitives make a bold dash for freedom across the Mexican border.
    Original Radio Broadcast Date: March 20, 1952
    Originating from Hollywood
    Starred: Jack Webb as Sergeant Joe Friday and Barney Phillips as Sergeant Ed Jacobs.Also featuring Whit Connor and Herb Ellis. Script by Jim Moser. Music by Walter Schumann.
    Announcer: Hal Gibney.
    Technical advice from the Los Angeles Police Department.
    Support the show monthly at patreon.greatdetectives.net
    Special thanks to Sandy for becoming a Patreon supporter at the Master Detective level.
    Support the show on a one-time basis at support.greatdetectives.net
    Mail a donation to: Adam Graham, PO Box 15913, Boise, Idaho 83715
    Take the listener survey at survey.greatdetectives.net
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    Join us again tomorrow for another detective drama from the Golden Age of Radio.


    Broadway's My Beat: The Russ Warner Murder Case (EP4998) Jun 17, 2026
    Show notes

    Today's Mystery: When a wounded Chicago gangster turns up in a nearly deserted bar after a shooting, Danny Clover discovers a trail that leads from old criminal alliances to a missing fortune. As suspects, alibis, and loyalties begin to unravel, the case becomes a deadly contest over $100,000 that someone is willing to kill to keep.
    Original Radio Broadcast Date: January 26, 1952
    Originated in Hollywood
    Stars: Larry Thor as Lieutenant Danny Clover, Charles Calvert as Sergeant Gino Tartaglia, and Jack Kruschen as Sergeant Muggavan.Featured in the cast were Mary Jane Croft as Laurie Hayden, Anthony Barrett as Joe Hayden, Jack Moyles, Hal March, and Herb Butterfield.
    Produced and directed by Elliott Lewis.
    Musical score composed and conducted by Alexander Courage.
    Announcer: Bill Anders.
    Support the show monthly at patreon.greatdetectives.net
    Patreon Supporter of the Day: Pat, Patreon supporter since September 2020.
    Support the show on a one-time basis at support.greatdetectives.net
    Mail a donation to: Adam Graham, PO Box 15913, Boise, Idaho 83715
    Take the listener survey at survey.greatdetectives.net
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    Join us again tomorrow for another detective drama from the Golden Age of Radio.


    The Big Story: A Dead Certainty (EP4997) Jun 16, 2026
    Show notes

    Today's Mystery: When a 69-year-old factory worker is found beaten to death in his ransacked bungalow, police quickly focus on a suspicious stranger seen in the neighborhood. But reporter Kenneth McCormick notices a series of small inconsistencies that lead him to question whether the obvious suspect is really the killer.
    Original Radio Broadcast: November 15, 1950
    Originating in New York
    Starring Bill Smith as Kenneth McCormick.Also featuring Kathleen Cordell, Louis Van Rooten, Bob Dryden, Bill Lipton, and Leon Janney.
    Based on the reporting of Kenneth McCormick of the Detroit Free Press.
    Support the show monthly at patreon.greatdetectives.net
    Patreon Supporter of the Day: Formula Bruce, Patreon supporter since December 2024.
    Support the show on a one-time basis at support.greatdetectives.net
    Mail a donation to: Adam Graham, PO Box 15913, Boise, Idaho 83715
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    Join us again tomorrow for another detective drama from the Golden Age of Radio.


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