The Great Detectives of Old Time Radio| Daily Mystery Dramas
byAdam Graham|Old Time Radio Detective Host
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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...
Episodes(40 episodes)
The Big Story: Manhunt in Manhattan (EP4887)
Today’s Mystery:A reporter searches for a robber who provoked a police officer into killing a bystander.Original Radio Broadcast: January 7, 1948Originating from New YorkStarring: William Quinn; Whit Vernon; Francis De Sales; Everett Sloane; Jerry Lewis; Eileen Heckart; Stephen Chase; Evelyn Juster; Will Kuluva,Support the show monthly at https://patreon.greatdetectives.netPatreon Supporter of the Day: Rick, Patreon supporter since March 2020.Support the show on a one-time basis at http://support.greatdetectives.net.Mail a donation to: Adam Graham, PO Box 15913, Boise, Idah...
Published: Jan 13, 2026Duration: 40:02
S17E77 - Danger with Grainger: The Wandering Weapon Case (EP4886)
Today's Mystery: An out-of-town visitor is accused of murder when his gun from California is used in the killing.Original Radio Broadcast Date: 1956 or 1957Originating from AustraliaStarring: Harp McGuire as Steve GraingerThank you to our newest Platinum Patreon supporter: Mark, currently supporting the podcast since January 2016Support the show monthly at patreon.greatdetectives.netPatreon Supporter of the Day: George, Patreon supporter since November 2016Support the show on a one-time basis at http://support.greatdetectives.netMail a donation to: Adam Graham...
Published: Jan 12, 2026Duration: 28:28
S17E77 - Tarzan and the Diamonds of Asher: Mistaken Identity, the Map, A Wolf Among the Sheep (A0053)
Today's Adventure:Tarzan is mistaken for a missing American archeologist by dangerous criminals who demand he tell them the location of the land of Asher and "the Father of Diamonds".Originating Radio Broadcast Date: May 14, 16, and 18, 1934Originating from New YorkStarring: Carlton Kadell as TarzanTo subscribe to this podcast and follow more adventures of Flash Gordon go to https://greatadventures.info/Become one of our Patreon supporters at https://patreon.greatdetectives.netSupport the show on a one-time basis at http://support.greatdetectives.net.Mail a...
Published: Jan 11, 2026Duration: 45:52
S17E76 - Escape: Operation Fleur De Lys (Encore) (A0052)
Two OSS Agents (Jack Webb and Elliot Lewis) parachute into occupied France to organize resistance to the Nazis to support the Allied invasion. However, their efforts are threatened by a leak.Original Air Date: July 14, 1947Originating from HollywoodBecome one of our Patreon supporters at https://patreon.greatdetectives.netSupport the show on a one-time basis at http://support.greatdetectives.net.Mail a donation to: Adam Graham, PO Box 15913, Boise, Idaho 83715Take the listener survey at http://survey.greatdetectives.netGive us a call at 208-991-4...
Published: Jan 10, 2026Duration: 37:30
S17E75 - Yours Truly Johnny Dollar: The King's Necklace Matter (Encore) (EP4885)
Johnny goes to a private island to investigate the attempted theft of a $250,000 necklace belonging to the owner of the island.Original Air Date: March 17, 1953Starring: John Lund as Johnny Dollar; Howard McNearSupport the show monthly at patreon.greatdetectives.netSupport the show on a one-time basis at http://support.greatdetectives.netMail a donation to: Adam Graham, PO Box 15913, Boise, Idaho 83715Take the listener survey at http://survey.greatdetectives.netGive us a call at 208-991-4783Follow us on Instagram at http...
Published: Jan 9, 2026Duration: 33:17
S17E74 - The Line Up: The Topaz Earring Murder (Encore) (EP4884)
An investment advisor is murdered and suspicion falls upon his jilted fiancée.Original Air Date: November 23, 1950Originating in HollywoodStarring: Bill Johnstone as Lieutenant Ben Guthrie; Wally Maher as Sergeant Matt Groebs; Howard McNearSupport the show monthly at patreon.greatdetectives.netSupport the show on a one-time basis at http://support.greatdetectives.netMail a donation to: Adam Graham, PO Box 15913, Boise, Idaho 83715Take the listener survey at http://survey.greatdetectives.netGive us a call at 208-991-4783Follow us o...
Published: Jan 8, 2026Duration: 33:18
S17E73 - Let George Do It: Man Under the Elm Tree (Encore) (EP4883)
George goes to a quiet college town, sent by a man who fears a lodger at his sister’s inn is up to no good. He finds an eccentric professor who seems to know something about the death of the lady’s husband.Original Air Date: September 26, 1949Originating from HollywoodStarring: Bob Bailey as George Valentine; Frances Robinson as Brooksie; Howard McNearSupport the show monthly at patreon.greatdetectives.netSupport the show on a one-time basis at http://support.greatdetectives.netMail a donation to: Adam Graham, PO Box...
Published: Jan 7, 2026Duration: 34:14
S17E72 - Stand by for Crime: The Light (Encore) (EP4882)
Chuck suspects that a series of plane crashes aren’t accidents.Original Air Date: 1952Starring: Glen Langan as Chuck Morgan; Adele JurgensSupport the show monthly at patreon.greatdetectives.netSupport the show on a one-time basis at http://support.greatdetectives.netMail a donation to: Adam Graham, PO Box 15913, Boise, Idaho 83715Take the listener survey at http://survey.greatdetectives.netGive us a call at 208-991-4783Follow us on Instagram at http://instagram.com/greatdetectivesFollow us on Twitter @radiodetectives<b...
Published: Jan 6, 2026Duration: 31:15
S17E71 - Michael Shayne: Return to Huxley (Encore) (EP4881)
Michael Shayne investigates a peeping tom at Phyllis’s alma mater.Original Air Date: November 5, 1946Starring: Wally Maher as Michael Shayne; Cathy Lewis as Phyllis; Howard McNearOriginating from HollywoodSupport the show monthly at patreon.greatdetectives.netSupport the show on a one-time basis at http://support.greatdetectives.netMail a donation to: Adam Graham, PO Box 15913, Boise, Idaho 83715Take the listener survey at http://survey.greatdetectives.netGive us a call at 208-991-4783Follow us on Instagram at http://instag...
Published: Jan 5, 2026Duration: 29:45
S17E70 - Bill Lance: Death Wears a New Dress (Encore) (EP4880e)
A fashion model friend of Bill’s calls for help and then drops dead in the middle of a show before she can tell him what’s the matter.Original Air Date: October 12, 1947Starring: Gerald Mohr as Bill Lance; Howard McNearSupport the show monthly at patreon.greatdetectives.netSupport the show on a one-time basis at http://support.greatdetectives.netMail a donation to: Adam Graham, PO Box 15913, Boise, Idaho 83715Take the listener survey at http://survey.greatdetectives.netGive us a call at 208-991-4783<b...
Published: Jan 4, 2026Duration: 35:19
S17E69 - Lux Radio Theater: Suspicion (Encore) (A0050)
A woman (Olivia De Haviland) comes to suspect that her husband (William Powell) is a murderer.Original Air Date: September 18, 1944To subscribe to this podcast and follow more adventures of Flash Gordon go to https://greatadventures.info/Become one of our Patreon supporters at https://patreon.greatdetectives.netSupport the show on a one-time basis at http://support.greatdetectives.net.Mail a donation to: Adam Graham, PO Box 15913, Boise, Idaho 83715Take the listener survey at http://survey.greatdetectives.netGive us a call at 208-991-4783<br...
Published: Jan 3, 2026Duration: 1:06:28
S17E68 - Yours Truly Johnny Dollar: The Neel Breer Matter (Encore) (EP4880)
Johnny travels to a small town when a doctor raises doubts about the cause of a death of a young man who supposedly died of a heart attack.Original Air Date: July 18, 1951Originating from HollywoodStarring: Edmond O'Brien as Johnny DollarSupport the show monthly at patreon.greatdetectives.netSupport the show on a one-time basis at http://support.greatdetectives.netMail a donation to: Adam Graham, PO Box 15913, Boise, Idaho 83715Take the listener survey at http://survey.greatdetectives.netGive us a call at...
Published: Jan 2, 2026Duration: 35:20
S17E67 - Sherlock Holmes: New Year’s Eve Off The Scilly Isles (Encore) (EP4879)
Sherlock Holmes and Watson race to save a luxury liner from being blown up.Original Air Date: December 28, 1947Originating from New YorkStarring: John Stanley as Sherlock Holmes; Alfred Shirley as Doctor WatsonSupport the show monthly at patreon.greatdetectives.netSupport the show on a one-time basis at http://support.greatdetectives.netMail a donation to: Adam Graham, PO Box 15913, Boise, Idaho 83715Take the listener survey at http://survey.greatdetectives.netGive us a call at 208-991-4783Follow us on Ins...
Published: Jan 1, 2026Duration: 32:50
S17E66 - Candy Matson: Valley of the Moon (Encore) (EP4878)
Candy goes on vacation at a dude ranch at the Valley of the Moon and quickly runs into murder.Original Air Date: December 17, 1949Originating from San FranciscoStarring: Natalie Masters as Candy MatsonSupport the show monthly at patreon.greatdetectives.netSupport the show on a one-time basis at http://support.greatdetectives.netMail a donation to: Adam Graham, PO Box 15913, Boise, Idaho 83715Take the listener survey at http://survey.greatdetectives.netGive us a call at 208-991-4783Follow us on Ins...
Published: Dec 31, 2025Duration: 34:17
S17E65 - Nick Carter: The Case of the Haunted Burial Cave (Encore) (EP4877)
Nick is called in by an anthropologist to investigate when he’s attacked at the site of a Native American burial ground.Original Air Date: May 16, 1954Originating from New YorkStarring: Lon Clark as Nick CarterSupport the show monthly at patreon.greatdetectives.netSupport the show on a one-time basis at http://support.greatdetectives.netMail a donation to: Adam Graham, PO Box 15913, Boise, Idaho 83715Take the listener survey at http://survey.greatdetectives.netGive us a call at 208-991-4783F...
Published: Dec 30, 2025Duration: 41:14
S17E64 - Nick Carter: The Echo of Death (EP4876)
Nick Carter flies to beautiful Echo Canyon to investigate the disappearance of a famous financial correspondent.Original Air Date: July 6, 1943Originating in New YorkStarring Lon Clark as Nick CarterSupport the show monthly at patreon.greatdetectives.netSupport the show on a one-time basis at http://support.greatdetectives.netMail a donation to: Adam Graham, PO Box 15913, Boise, Idaho 83715Take the listener survey at http://survey.greatdetectives.netGive us a call at 208-991-4783Follow us on Instagram at http://instagram.com/greatdetectives<br...
Published: Dec 29, 2025Duration: 36:43
S17E63 - The Casebook of Gregory Hood: The Double Diamond (Encore) (EP4875e)
Gregory Hood investigates the theft of a diamond in mid-flight.Original Air Date: August 5, 1946Starring: Gale Gordon as Gregory HoodSupport the show monthly at patreon.greatdetectives.netSupport the show on a one-time basis at http://support.greatdetectives.netMail a donation to: Adam Graham, PO Box 15913, Boise, Idaho 83715Take the listener survey at http://survey.greatdetectives.netGive us a call at 208-991-4783Follow us on Instagram at http://instagram.com/greatdetectivesFollow us on Twitter @radiodetectivesJoin...
Published: Dec 28, 2025Duration: 33:21
S17E62 - Lux Radio Theater: Bullets or Ballots (Encore) (A0048)
A tough cop (Edward G. Robinson) is kicked off the force and goes to work for a criminal gang, but one of the bosses’ top lieutenants (Humphrey Bogart) is suspicious.Original Air Date: April 17, 1939Originating from HollywoodTo subscribe to this podcast and follow more adventures of Flash Gordon go to https://greatadventures.info/Become one of our Patreon supporters at https://patreon.greatdetectives.netSupport the show on a one-time basis at http://support.greatdetectives.net.Mail a donation to: Adam Graham, PO Box 15913, Boise, Idaho 83715<br...
Published: Dec 27, 2025Duration: 1:06:17
S17E61 - Yours Truly Johnny Dollar: The Malibu Mystery Matter (EP4875)
Today's Mystery:Johnny goes to Malibu to investigate the sinking of a $150,000 yacht.Original Radio Broadcast Date: September 7, 1958Originated from HollywoodStarring: Bob Bailey as Johnny Dollar; Paula Winslowe; Ben Wright; Jack Kruschen; Jack Edwards; Marvin Miller; Joseph KearnWhen making your travel plans, remember http://johnnydollarair.comBecome one of our Patreon Supporters at https://patreon.greatdetectives.netThank you to our Patreon Supporter of the Day: Jack, Patreon supporter since November 2019.Take the listener survey at http://survey.greatdetectives.netGive us...
Published: Dec 26, 2025Duration: 37:24
S17E60 - Dragnet: The Big Shoplift (EP4874)
Todays Mystery: Joe Friday and Ben Romero investigate a series of high-priced shoplifting cases.Original Radio Broadcast Date: October 11, 1951Originating from HollywoodStarred: Jack Webb as Sergeant Joe Friday, Barton Yarborough as Sergeant Ben Romero, Herb ButterfieldSupport the show monthly at patreon.greatdetectives.netPatreon 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 83715Take the listener survey…http://survey.greatdetectives.netGive us a...
Published: Dec 25, 2025Duration: 34:59