Dragnet: The Big Almost No Show (EP4964)
Podcast – The Great Detectives of Old Time Radio
Release Date: 04/30/2026
The Big Story: Death in the Family (EP4977)
Podcast – The Great Detectives of Old Time Radio
Today’s Mystery: Two children are murdered, apparently killed by their father in a murder-suicide, but a reporter senses that something is wrong. Original Radio Broadcast: June 21, 1950 Originating from New York Starring: Larry Haines as William Noble; Barbara Weeks; Bill Smith; Bob Dryden Support the show monthly at https://patreon.greatdetectives.net Patreon Supporter of the Day:…
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The Saint: Sonata for a Slayer (EP4976)
Podcast – The Great Detectives of Old Time Radio
Today’s Mystery: A man asks Simon to investigate a case where a talented pianist’s life is endangered by Beethoven, but then is murdered himself. Original Radio Broadcast Date: June 18, 1950 Originating from Hollywood Starring: Vincent Price as Simon Templar; Alice Frost; Fritz Feld; Tony Barrett; George Neise Support the show monthly at patreon.greatdetectives.net Patreon…
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Counterspy: The Case of the Poison Peddler (A0088)
Podcast – The Great Detectives of Old Time Radio
Today’s Adventure: David Harding takes on a hate group that has inspired the beating of a local shopkeeper. Original Radio Broadcast:February 24, 1949 Originating from New York Starring: Don McLaughlin as David Harding; Mandel Kramer as Peters; Ken Lynch To subscribe to this podcast and, go to https://greatadventures.info/ Become one of our ongoing Patreon supporters…
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Yours Truly Johnny Dollar: The Fair Weather Friend Matter (EP4975)
Podcast – The Great Detectives of Old Time Radio
Today’s Mystery: Johnny is summoned to Bum Spung, Oklahhoma by a friend of Durango Laramie’s. Original Radio Broadcast Date: April 12, 1959 Originated from Hollywood Stars: Bob Bailey as Johnny Dollar. Virginia Gregg, Junius Matthews, G. Stanley Jones, James McCallion, Bill James When making your travel plans, remember http://johnnydollarair.com Become one of our Patreon Supporters…
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Dragnet: The Big Phone Call (EP4974)
Podcast – The Great Detectives of Old Time Radio
Todays Mystery: Friday and Jacobs confront a jewelry store owner with evidence that he was behind a jewelry robbery. Original Radio Broadcast Date: February 14, 1952 Originating from Hollywood Starred: Jack Webb as Sergeant Joe Friday, Barney Phillips as Sergeant Ed Jacobs, Vic Perrin Support the show monthly at patreon.greatdetectives.net Patreon Supporter of the Day:Michelle,…
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The Big Story: Shotgun and Fatal Accident (EP4972)
Podcast – The Great Detectives of Old Time Radio
Today’s Mystery: A wealthy man claims that his wife was accidentally killed by a shotgun. A reporter searches for evidence that the wife was murdered. Original Radio Broadcast: July 12, 1950 Originating from New York Starring: Bill Quinn as Bill Griffin; Amzie Strickland; Anita Anton; Paul McGrath; Roger De Coven; Lyle Sudrow; Mason Adams; Bob…
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The Saint: The Sinister Sneeze (EP4971)
Podcast – The Great Detectives of Old Time Radio
Today’s Mystery: At the request of a sneezing woman on a bus, Simon tries to protect a very bad boxer who finds himself an unexpected favorite in his fight against a much better boxer. Original Radio Broadcast Date: June 11, 1950 Originating from Hollywood Starring: Vincent Price as Simon Templar; Lawrence Dobkin as Louie; Peter…
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Counterspy: The Case of the Mexican Rancho (A0086)
Podcast – The Great Detectives of Old Time Radio
Today’s Adventure: Harding and Peters go to Mexico to intercept spies trying to gain control of a new uranium supply. Original Radio Broadcast: February 22, 1949 Originating from New York Starring: Don McLaughlin as David Harding; Mandel Kramer as Peters Joan Alexander To subscribe to this podcast and, go to https://greatadventures.info/ Become one of our…
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Yours Truly Johnny Dollar: The Frisco Fire Matter (EP4970)
Podcast – The Great Detectives of Old Time Radio
Today’s Mystery: On a tip from his informant, Smokey, Johnny travels to San Francisco to investigate a fire that everyone insists was an accident. Original Radio Broadcast Date: April 12, 1959 Originated from Hollywood Starring: Bob Bailey as Johnny Dollar; Virginia Gregg; Gil Stratton, Jr.; Tony Barrett; Vic Perin; Lawrence Dobkin; Alan Reed; Paul Dubov;…
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Dragnet: The Big Honeymoon (EP4969)
Podcast – The Great Detectives of Old Time Radio
Today’s Mystery: Joe Friday and Ed Jacobs hunt down a con man who marries women for their money and leaves them. Original Radio Broadcast Date: February 7, 1952 Originating from Hollywood Starring: Jack Webb as Sergeant Joe Friday; Barney Phillips as Sergeant Ed Jacobs; Virginia Gregg Support the show monthly at patreon.greatdetectives.net Patreon Supporter of…
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