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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 Paper (EP5104) Nov 12, 2026
    Show notes

    Todays Mystery: Sergeant Joe Friday and his partner Frank Smith investigate a series of forged payroll checks passed at Hollywood-area supermarkets. The checks were stolen from a neighborhood grocery store, and the swindler has been using a driver's license to establish his identity.
    Original Radio Broadcast Date: August 21, 1952
    Originating from Hollywood
    Cast:

    • Jack Webb as Sergeant Joe Friday
    • Vic Perrin as Sergeant Frank Smith
    • Herb Ellis
    • Cliff Arquette
    • Virginia Gregg
    • Hal Gibney — announcer
    • George Fenneman — commercial spokesman
    Support the show monthly at patreon.greatdetectives.net
    Patreon Supporter of the Day: Chuck D777, a Patreon supporter since September 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…http://survey.greatdetectives.net
    Give us a call 208-991-4783
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    Join us again tomorrow for another detective drama from the Golden Age of Radio.

    Broadway's My Beat: The Grace Cullen Murder Case (EP5103) Nov 11, 2026
    Show notes

    Today's Mystery: When a middle-aged widow is found shot to death on a college campus, Detective Danny Clover investigates her relationship with a young football star. But when the athlete is also found murdered, Clover's investigation turns toward a wealthy alumnus who has taken an extraordinary interest in the young man's career.
    Original Radio Broadcast Date:November 22, 1952
    Originated in Hollywood
    Cast:

    • Larry Thor as Detective Danny Clover
    • Charles Calvert as Sergeant Gino Tartaglia
    • Jack Kruschen as Sergeant Muggavan
    • Paula Winslowe as Claire Davey
    • Lou Merrill as Don Davey
    • Joyce McCluskey
    • Eddie Fields
    • Tom Tully
    • Bill Anders — announcer
    Production Credits: Morton Fine and David Friedkin, writers; Elliott Lewis, producer and director; Alexander Courage, composer and conductor.
    Support the show monthly at https://patreon.greatdetectives.net
    Patreon Supporter of the Day: 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
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    Join us again tomorrow for another detective drama from the Golden Age of Radio.

    Burton Trent: A Birthday Present for Dora (EP5102) Nov 10, 2026
    Show notes

    Today's Mystery: When wealthy aircraft manufacturer Robert Halliday sets out to have two valuable diamonds made into a birthday present for his daughter Dora, a chance encounter with a young woman leaves him drugged and robbed. Investigating on behalf of the insurance company, Burton Trent suspects that the theft was carefully planned.Original Radio Broadcast:Unknown.
    The episode is believed to have aired sometime between 1938 and 1942, possibly before or shortly after Australia's entry into World War II.
    Originating in Brisbane
    Starring the 4BC PlayersSupport the show monthly at https://patreon.greatdetectives.net
    Patreon Supporter of the Day:Robert, Patreon supporter since March 2025.
    Support the show on a one-time basis at http://support.greatdetectives.net.
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    The Saint: The Bride Who Lost Her Groom (EP5101) Nov 09, 2026
    Show notes

    Today's Mystery: A bride arrives at the church ready to marry the man she loves, only to discover that the groom has vanished. Desperate for answers, she turns to Simon Templar. But as the Saint begins investigating, he uncovers a complicated web of relationships, deception, and danger—and the missing groom may not be the only person in trouble.
    Original Radio Broadcast Date: February 11, 1951
    Originating from Hollywood
    Cast:

    • Vincent Price as Simon Templar, the Saint
    • Larry Dobkin as Louie
    • Viola Vaughn as Marie
    • Sharon Douglas as Carol Blair
    • Sheldon Leonard as Anthony Dugan
    • Ted Osborne as Uncle Theobald Blair
    • Frank Gerstle as Lieutenant Archer
    Support the show monthly at patreon.greatdetectives.net
    Patreon Supporter of the Day: Bettina, supporting the podcast since May 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
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    Join us again tomorrow for another detective drama from the Golden Age of Radio.

    Molle Mystery Theatre: The Comic Strip Murder (EP5100s) Nov 08, 2026
    Show notes

    Today’s Mystery: The wife of a successful comic strip artist fears that her husband is planning to murder her. As his popular detective strip, Buzz O’Keefe, builds toward the gruesome death of a character modeled after her, she becomes convinced that her husband intends to carry out the same crime in real life.
    She turns to the district attorney for protection, but the approaching midnight deadline brings unexpected revelations.
    Original Radio Broadcast Date: October 24, 1944
    Production Credits: Corporal Frederick Mitchell, writer; Jack Miller, composer and conductor; Jeffrey Barnes, host; Dan Seymour, announcer.Originated from New York City
    Support the show monthly at https://patreon.greatdetectives.net
    Patreon Supporter of the Day: Emmett, Patreon supporter since March 2018
    .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
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    Join us again tomorrow for another detective drama from the Golden Age of Radio.


    Counterspy: The Case of the Mile High Murders (A0138) Nov 07, 2026
    Show notes

    Today's Adventure: Eight desperate refugees board a plane in Cuba, hoping to reach the United States and escape their uncertain fate. But their journey takes a horrifying turn when the pilot receives orders to abandon his human cargo thousands of feet above the Caribbean. As David Harding investigates the disappearance, he uncovers a ruthless smuggling operation involving blackmail, betrayal, and a dangerous mastermind who will stop at nothing to protect his business.
    Original Radio Broadcast: April 11, 1950
    Originating in New York
    Cast:

    • Don McLaughlin as David Harding
    • Mandell Kramer as Harry Peters
    • Jay Jackson as Announcer
    To subscribe to this podcast and, go to https://greatadventures.info/
    Become one of our ongoing Patreon supporters at https://patreon.greatdetectives.net
    Patreon Supporter of the Day: Burke, a Secret Agent-level supporter since March 2026
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    Mail a donation to: Adam Graham, PO Box 15913, Boise, Idaho 83715
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    Yours Truly, Johnny Dollar: The Further in Buffalo Matter (EP5100) Nov 06, 2026
    Show notes

    Today's Mystery: Johnny Dollar's investigation into the Buffalo Emporium robbery takes an unexpected turn when he discovers that the missing $421,216 may be aboard a yacht belonging to wealthy businessman McNair off the Canadian shore of Lake Erie. But a violent storm has left him stranded in Buffalo, and the criminals may disappear as soon as the weather clears. With time running out, Johnny comes up with an unconventional plan to reach the yacht. Getting aboard, however, may prove considerably more dangerous than getting there.
    Original Radio Broadcast Date: October 11, 1959
    Originating from Hollywood
    Cast:

    • Bob Bailey as Johnny Dollar
    • Virginia Gregg as Pat McCracken
    • Howard McNear as Mr. McNair
    Support the show monthly at patreon.greatdetectives.net
    Patreon Supporter of the Day: Cindy, a Detective Sergeant-level supporter since March 2020.
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    Dragnet: The Big Drive (EP5099) Nov 05, 2026
    Show notes

    Todays Mystery: When a young man is found beaten to death in a vacant lot, Detective Sergeant Joe Friday and his partner Frank Smith face a baffling case with little physical evidence and no obvious motive. The victim seemed to have a promising future, a steady job, and no known enemies. But a late-night meeting at a billiard hall may hold the key to uncovering what happened—and identifying the men responsible.
    Original Radio Broadcast Date: August 14, 1952
    Originating from Hollywood
    Cast:

    • Jack Webb as Sergeant Joe Friday
    • Ken Patterson as Sergeant Frank Smith
    • Gwen Delano
    • Jack Kruschen
    Support the show monthly at patreon.greatdetectives.net
    Patreon Supporter of the Day: Bettina, a Patreon supporter since May 2021
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    Join us again tomorrow for another detective drama from the Golden Age of Radio.

    Broadway’s My Beat: The Kenny Purdue Murder Case (EP5098) Nov 04, 2026
    Show notes

    Today's Mystery: When jazz musician Kenny Purdue is found stabbed to death in the bedroom of a party host, Detective Danny Clover begins investigating the people who knew him. Among them are a former roommate, a woman who once loved him, and a young wife struggling with the absence of her husband, a soldier serving in Korea. As Clover follows the trail through Broadway’s nightlife, he encounters a troubled story of loneliness, grief, and guilt. But what really happened to Kenny Purdue?
    Original Radio Broadcast Date: November 15, 1952
    Originated in Hollywood
    Cast:

    • Larry Thor as Detective Danny Clover
    • Charles Calvert as Sergeant Gino Tartaglia
    • Jack Kruschen as McGavin
    • Sammy Hill as Karen Marlin
    • Whitfield Connor
    • Charlotte Lawrence
    • Paul Frees
    • Jerry Hausner
    Support the show monthly at https://patreon.greatdetectives.net
    Patreon Supporter of the Day: Russell, supporting the podcast for 10 years
    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
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    Join us again tomorrow for another detective drama from the Golden Age of Radio.

    Burton Trent: A Long Shot (EP5097) Nov 03, 2026
    Show notes

    Today's Mystery: When wealthy invalid Oliver Deems is shot while sitting in his garden, the circumstances seem to make the murder impossible. No one appears to have been close enough to fire the fatal shot, and the few people who might have had a motive all have seemingly airtight alibis. Detective Burton Trent joins Scotland Yard’s MacDonald Craig to investigate a baffling case involving a suspicious neighbor, a missing rifle cartridge, and an unusual contraption. Can Trent uncover the secret behind a murder that appears to have been committed from nowhere?
    Original Radio Broadcast: May 15, 1938
    Originating in Brisbane
    Starring the 4BC Players
    Support the show monthly at https://patreon.greatdetectives.net
    Patreon Supporter of the Day: JL, supporting the podcast since November 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
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    Join us again tomorrow for another detective drama from the Golden Age of Radio.


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