Podcast – The Great Detectives of Old Time Radio

The great ones are back in action.

The Big Story: Death in the Family (EP4977) 05/19/2026

The Big Story: Death in the Family (EP4977) 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:… /episode/index/show/greatdetectives/id/41348485

The Saint: Sonata for a Slayer (EP4976) 05/18/2026

The Saint: Sonata for a Slayer (EP4976) 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… /episode/index/show/greatdetectives/id/41331745

Counterspy: The Case of the Poison Peddler (A0088) 05/16/2026

Counterspy: The Case of the Poison Peddler (A0088) 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… /episode/index/show/greatdetectives/id/41316580

Yours Truly Johnny Dollar: The Fair Weather Friend Matter (EP4975) 05/15/2026

Yours Truly Johnny Dollar: The Fair Weather Friend Matter (EP4975) 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… /episode/index/show/greatdetectives/id/41307200

Dragnet: The Big Phone Call (EP4974) 05/14/2026

Dragnet: The Big Phone Call (EP4974) 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,… /episode/index/show/greatdetectives/id/41292210

The Big Story: Shotgun and Fatal Accident (EP4972) 05/12/2026

The Big Story: Shotgun and Fatal Accident (EP4972) 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… /episode/index/show/greatdetectives/id/41262770

The Saint: The Sinister Sneeze (EP4971) 05/11/2026

The Saint: The Sinister Sneeze (EP4971) 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… /episode/index/show/greatdetectives/id/41246395

Counterspy: The Case of the Mexican Rancho (A0086) 05/09/2026

Counterspy: The Case of the Mexican Rancho (A0086) 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… /episode/index/show/greatdetectives/id/41233150

Yours Truly Johnny Dollar: The Frisco Fire Matter (EP4970) 05/08/2026

Yours Truly Johnny Dollar: The Frisco Fire Matter (EP4970) 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;… /episode/index/show/greatdetectives/id/41214945

Dragnet: The Big Honeymoon (EP4969) 05/07/2026

Dragnet: The Big Honeymoon (EP4969) 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… /episode/index/show/greatdetectives/id/41202980

Broadway’s My Beat: The Mary Smith Murder Case (EP4968) 05/06/2026

Broadway’s My Beat: The Mary Smith Murder Case (EP4968) Today’s Mystery: A woman is found murdered in a cheap hotel. Original Radio Broadcast Date: Decemnber 8, 1951 Originating from Hollywood Starring: Larry Thor as Lieutenant Danny Clover; Charles Calvert as Sergeant Gino Tartaglia; Jack Kruschen as Sergeant Muggavan; Betty Lou Gerson; Stan Waxman; Steve Roberts; David Wolfe Support the show monthly at https://patreon.greatdetectives.net Patreon… /episode/index/show/greatdetectives/id/41175025

The Big Story: New Facts About a 26-Year Frame-Up (EP4967) 05/05/2026

The Big Story: New Facts About a 26-Year Frame-Up (EP4967) Today’s Mystery: Reporter Ralph Goll becomes suspicious of the results of a murder case when he learns that the detective involved had later been convicted of graft and the sheriff at the time had committed suicide before the trial. Original Radio Broadcast: March 1, 1950 Originating from New York Starring: Nat Polen as Ralph Goll;… /episode/index/show/greatdetectives/id/41155370

The Saint: The Cake that Killed (EP4966) 05/04/2026

The Saint: The Cake that Killed (EP4966) Today’s Mystery: Simon gets a cake at a bakery from a woman in distress and finds himself caught up in a case of larceny and murder. Original Radio Broadcast Date: January 8, 1950 Originating from Hollywood Starring: Vincent Price as Simon Templar; Betty Lou Gerson; Peter Leeds; Dan O’Herlihy; Larry Dobkin; Theodore von Eltz Support… /episode/index/show/greatdetectives/id/41140155

Counterspy: The Recruited Nurse (A0084) 05/02/2026

Counterspy: The Recruited Nurse (A0084) Today’s Adventure: An escaped criminal disfigures his own face to get plastic surgery to claim a $250,000 reward. Original Radio Broadcast: June 6, 1948 Originating from New York Starring: Don McLaughlin as David Harding; Mandel Kramer as Peters; Bryna Raeburn; Chuck Webster To subscribe to this podcast and others, go to https://greatadventures.info/ Become one of… /episode/index/show/greatdetectives/id/41125450

Yours Truly Johnny Dollar: The Jimmy Carter Matter (EP4965) 05/01/2026

Yours Truly Johnny Dollar: The Jimmy Carter Matter (EP4965) Today’s Mystery: Johnny receives a call from a boy in New England who had previously helped solve a case. This time, the boy is reporting that he’s the only witness to a murder. Original Radio Broadcast Date: March 29, 1959 Originating from Hollywood Starring: Bob Bailey as Johnny Dollar; Virginia Gregg; Richard Beals; Lawrence Dobkin… /episode/index/show/greatdetectives/id/41116180

Dragnet: The Big Almost No Show (EP4964) 04/30/2026

Dragnet: The Big Almost No Show (EP4964) Today’s Mystery: Friday and Jacobs investigate a woman’s report of her brother’s disappearance. Original Radio Broadcast Date: January 31, 1952 Originating from Hollywood Starring: Jack Webb as Sergeant Joe Friday; Barney Phillips as Sergeant Ed Jacobs; Joyce McCluskey; Virginia Gregg Support the show monthly at patreon.greatdetectives.net Patreon Supporter of the Day: RB, Patreon supporter since… /episode/index/show/greatdetectives/id/41073325

Broadway’s My Beat: The Paul Clark Murder Case (EP4963) 04/29/2026

Broadway’s My Beat: The Paul Clark Murder Case (EP4963) Today’s Mystery: A young man is found dead in Central Park holding a ring. Original Radio Broadcast Date: November 24, 1951 Originating from Hollywood Starring: Larry Thor as Lieutenant Danny Clover; Charles Calvert as Sergeant Gino Tartaglia; Jack Kruschen as Sergeant Muggavan; Irene Tedrow Support the show monthly at https://patreon.greatdetectives.net Patreon Supporter of the Day:… /episode/index/show/greatdetectives/id/41010615

The Big Story: Gambling and Divorce Mean Murder (EP4962) 04/28/2026

The Big Story: Gambling and Divorce Mean Murder (EP4962) Today’s Mystery: A reporter investigates the murder of a real estate developer who was killed after taking a prospective client to a property. Original Radio Broadcast: January 11, 1950 Originating from New York Starring: Bill Quinn as Frank McCulloch; Athena Lord; Rolly Bestor; Joe DeSantis; Mandel Kramer; William Keene; Paul Mann Support the show monthly… /episode/index/show/greatdetectives/id/41054895

The Saint: The Case of the Blonde Who Lost Her Head (EP4961) 04/28/2026

The Saint: The Case of the Blonde Who Lost Her Head (EP4961) Today’s Mystery: The Saint encounters a blonde woman who claims to have lost her memory and is mixed up in a murder. Original Radio Broadcast Date: November 13, 1949 Originating from Hollywood Starring: Vincent Price as Simon Templar Support the show monthly at patreon.greatdetectives.net Patreon Supporter of the Day: Support the show on a one-time… /episode/index/show/greatdetectives/id/41054900

Counterspy: The Camera-Happy Crook (A0082) 04/25/2026

Counterspy: The Camera-Happy Crook (A0082) Today’s Adventure: A gang of bank robbers pretend to be a film crew as a cover for a robbery. Original Radio Broadcast: May 30, 1948 Originating from New York Starring: Don McLaughlin as David Harding; Mandel Kramer as Peters To subscribe to this podcast and, go to https://greatadventures.info/ Become one of our ongoing Patreon supporters… /episode/index/show/greatdetectives/id/41012465

Yours Truly Johnny Dollar: The Lake Mead Matter (EP4960) 04/24/2026

Yours Truly Johnny Dollar: The Lake Mead Matter (EP4960) Today’s Mystery: Johnny is sent to Lake Mead, near Las Vegas, to investigate the disappearance of an insured man where foul play is suspected. Original Radio Broadcast Date: March 22, 1959 Originating from Hollywood Starring: Bob Bailey as Johnny Dollar; Lawrence Dobkin; Bartlett Robinson; Frank Nelson; Harry Bartell; Gil Stratton, Jr. When making your travel… /episode/index/show/greatdetectives/id/41001855

Dragnet: The Big Court (EP4959) 04/23/2026

Dragnet: The Big Court (EP4959) Today’s Mystery: Friday and Romero assist with the prosecution of a robbery case, but they lack faith in the case. Original Radio Broadcast Date: January 24, 1952 Originating from Hollywood Starring: Jack Webb as Sergeant Joe Friday; Barney Phillips as Sergeant Ed Jacobs; Herb Butterfield; Vic Perrin Support the show monthly at patreon.greatdetectives.net Patreon Supporter… /episode/index/show/greatdetectives/id/40988005

Broadway’s My Beat: The Alex Raymond Murder Case (EP4958) 04/22/2026

Broadway’s My Beat: The Alex Raymond Murder Case (EP4958) Today’s Mystery: A toy inventor is implicated in the murder of his boss. Original Radio Broadcast Date: November 17, 1951 Originating from Hollywood Starring: Larry Thor as Lieutenant Danny Clover; Charles Calvert as Sergeant Gino Tartaglia Support the show monthly at https://patreon.greatdetectives.net Patreon Supporter of the Day: Support the show on a one-time basis at… /episode/index/show/greatdetectives/id/40972095

The Big Story: Murder and the Frustrated Father (EP4957) 04/21/2026

The Big Story: Murder and the Frustrated Father (EP4957) Today’s Mystery: A jealous father’s response to his daughter’s surprise engagement leads to tragedy. Original Radio Broadcast: January 4, 1950 Originating from New York Starring: Grant Richards as Sam Melnick; Melba Rae; Ethel Remey; Kathleen Nidday; Humphrey Davis; Bill Smith; Beryl Firestone Support the show monthly at https://patreon.greatdetectives.net Patreon Supporter of the Day: Support the… /episode/index/show/greatdetectives/id/40953050

The Saint: The Case of the Unhappy Homicide (EP4956) 04/20/2026

The Saint: The Case of the Unhappy Homicide (EP4956) Today’s Mystery: A meek man asks Simon to prove that he murdered his business partner. Original Radio Broadcast Date: November 6, 1949 Originating from Hollywood Starring: Vincent Price as Simon Templar; Betty Lou Gerson; Stanley Farrar; Ted Osborne; Lawrence Dobkin; Tom Brown Support the show monthly at patreon.greatdetectives.net Patreon Supporter of the Day: John, Patreon… /episode/index/show/greatdetectives/id/40933290

Cloud Nine: Visiting Famous Radio Detectives (Encore) (EP4955e) 04/19/2026

Cloud Nine: Visiting Famous Radio Detectives (Encore) (EP4955e) A man travels via Cloud Nine to an office building, where all the world’s famous radio detectives work. He is mistaken for Sam Spade and hired to find a woman’s murderer – in case she’s killed. Original Air Date: July 21, 1950 Originating from Chicago Support the show monthly at patreon.greatdetectives.net Support the show on a… /episode/index/show/greatdetectives/id/40924270

Three For Adventure: Roundhouse Rosie and the Siamese Cats (A0080) 04/18/2026

Three For Adventure: Roundhouse Rosie and the Siamese Cats (A0080) Three adventurers (played by Jack Webb, Elliot Lewis, and Barton Yarborough) arrive in New Orleans to locate a valuable black opal. Audition Date: 1949 Originating from Hollywood To subscribe to this podcast go to https://greatadventures.info/ Become one of our Patreon supporters at https://patreon.greatdetectives.net Support the show on a one-time basis at http://support.greatdetectives.net. Mail a donation to: Adam Graham,… /episode/index/show/greatdetectives/id/40920075

Yours Truly Johnny Dollar: The S.S. Malay Trader Ship (Encore) (EP4955) 04/17/2026

Yours Truly Johnny Dollar: The S.S. Malay Trader Ship (Encore) (EP4955) Today’s Mystery: Johnny goes undercover as a seaman on a Corpus Christi-bound ship to prevent the destruction of the ship and its cargo. Original Air Date: February 10, 1950 Originating from Hollywood Starring: Edmond O’Brien as Johnny Dollar; Barton Yarborough Support the show monthly at patreon.greatdetectives.net Support the show on a one-time basis at http://support.greatdetectives.net… /episode/index/show/greatdetectives/id/40908445

The Line Up: The Senile Slugging Case (Encore) (EP4954) 04/16/2026

The Line Up: The Senile Slugging Case (Encore) (EP4954) Today’s Mystery: Guthrie investigates a series of brutal muggings that have targeted elderly victims. Original Air Date: September 12, 1951 Originating from Hollywood Starring: William Johnstone as Lt. Ben Guthrie; Barton Yarborough Support the show monthly at patreon.greatdetectives.net Support the show on a one-time basis at http://support.greatdetectives.net Mail a donation to: Adam Graham, PO Box… /episode/index/show/greatdetectives/id/40896165

Richard Diamond: The Hatpin Murder Case (Encore) (EP4953) 04/15/2026

Richard Diamond: The Hatpin Murder Case (Encore) (EP4953) An Oklahoma rancher brings in Diamond to solve the death of his brother. Rebroadcast Date: August 16, 1953 Originating from Hollywood Starring: Dick Powell as Richard Diamond; Barton Yarborough Support the show monthly at 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… /episode/index/show/greatdetectives/id/40884000

Podcast – The Great Detectives of Old Time Radio

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