Search this show’s transcripts

The Great Detectives of Old Time Radio| Daily Mystery Dramas

en us
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.

Episodes

Page 19 · 50 per page
Today's Mystery:Two people are found murdered inside an elevator car.

Original Radio Broadcast Date: March 9, 1949

Originated from New York CityStarring: Karl Swenson as Mister Chameleon

Support the show monthly at patreon.greatdetectives.net

Patreon Supporter of the Day: Tony, Patreon Supporter Since March of 2023

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 at http://survey.greatdetectives.net

Give us a call at 208-991-4783

Follow us on Instagram at http://instagram.com/greatdetectives

Follow us on Twitter @radiodetectives

Join us again tomorrow for another detective drama from the Golden Age of Radio.
Extract Knowledge
Published 2024-01-10

Dangerous Assignment: Colonel Chan (EP4283)

36 min Transcript
View
Today's Mystery:Steve goes to New Guinea, hoping to discover through talking with a notorious smuggler the identity and location of a Mr. Big in a gun-smuggling operation.

Original Radio Broadcast Date: January 7, 1953Originating in Hollywood

Starring: Brian Donlevy as Steve Mitchell; Herb Butterfield as the Commissioner; William Conrad; Paul Frees; Ray Dietrich; Betty Lou Gerson; Don Morrison

Support the show monthly at patreon.greatdetectives.net

Welcome to our latest patreon supporters, Jenny and Randy

Patreon Supporter of the Day: Kevin, Patreon Supporter Since March 2019

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 at http://survey.greatdetectives.net

Give us a call at 208-991-4783

Follow us on Instagram at http://instagram.com/greatdetectives

Follow us on Twitter @radiodetectives

Join us again tomorrow for another detective drama from the Golden Age of Radio.
Extract Knowledge
Today's Mystery:An investigation to the disappearance of a missing insured Denver businessman leads Johnny to a resort town.

Original Radio Broadcast Dates: August 13 and 14, 1956

Originated from HollywoodStarring: Bob Bailey as Johnny Dollar; Richard Crenna; Charlotte Lawrence; Jeanne Tatum; Howard McNear; Forrest Lewis; Herb Ellis

When making your travel plans, remember http://johnnydollarair.com

Become one of our Patreon Supporters at patreon.greatdetectives.net

Thank you to our Patreon Supporter of the Day: Doug, Patreon Supporter Since June 2015

Take the listener survey at http://survey.greatdetectives.net

Give us a call at 208-991-4783

Follow us on Twitter @radiodetectives

Join us again tomorrow for another detective drama from the Golden Age of Radio.
Extract Knowledge
Published 2024-01-08

The Falcon: The Amourous Bookkeeper (EP4281)

38 min Transcript
View
Today's Mystery:The Falcon is hired to find an unassuming bookkeeper who stole $30,000 from a dress company.

Original Radio Broadcast Date: May 14, 1950

Originating from New York

Starring: Les Damon as the Falcon; Ken Lynch as Sergeant Corbett

Support the show monthly at patreon.greatdetectives.net

Patreon Supporter of the Day: Guy, 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 at http://survey.greatdetectives.net

Give us a call at 208-991-4783

Follow us on Instagram at http://instagram.com/greatdetectives

Follow us on Twitter @radiodetectives

Join us again tomorrow for another detective drama from the Golden Age of Radio.
Extract Knowledge
Published 2024-01-06

Dragnet: The Big Lamp (TV Soundtrack) (EP4280)

37 min Transcript
View
Todays Mystery:A criminal is acquitted, leaves LA, and returns. Friday and Ed Jacobs think he’s up to his old tricks.

Original Television Broadcast: June 19, 1952 (radio script originally aired October 20, 1949)

Originating from HollywoodStarring: Jack Webb as Sergeant Joe Friday; Barton Yarborough as Sergeant Ben Romero; Barney Phillips as Sergeant Ed Jacobs; Herb Butterfield as Lieutenant Lee Jones; Tol Avery; Eddie Firestone, Jr.; Ralph Moody; Parley Baer; Peggy Webber

Support the show monthly at patreon.greatdetectives.netW

Welcome to our new Patreon supporter: Aiden

Patreon Supporter of the Day: Neil, Since September 2016

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 at http://survey.greatdetectives.net

Give us a call at 208-991-4783

Follow us on Instagram at http://instagram.com/greatdetectives

Follow us on Twitter @radiodetectives

Join us again on Monday for another detective drama from the Golden Age of Radio.
Extract Knowledge
Today's Mystery:In Caracas, Johnny has to try to save an insured oil man from being killed, but has to find his way through a web of lies by everyone in the house, including the insured.

Original Radio Broadcast Dates: August 8, 9, and 10, 1956

Originating from HollywoodStarring: Bob Bailey as Johnny Dollar; Gil Stratton; Harry Bartell; Barbara Fuller; John Dehner; Virginia Gregg; Don Diamond; Vivi Janiss; Tony Barrett

When making your travel plans, remember http://johnnydollarair.com


Become one of our Patreon Supporters at patreon.greatdetectives.net

Thank you to our Patreon Supporter of the Day: David, Patreon Supporter SInce January 2019

Take the listener survey at http://survey.greatdetectives.ne

tGive us a call at 208-991-4783

Follow us on Twitter @radiodetectives

Join us again tomorrow for another detective drama from the Golden Age of Radio.
Extract Knowledge
Published 2024-01-04

Mr. Chameleon: The False Witness Murder Case (EP4278)

47 min Transcript
View
Today's Mystery:The older husband of an unhappy younger woman is murdered.

Original Radio Broadcast Date: March 2, 1949

Originating from New York City

Starring: Karl Swenson as Mister Chameleon

Support the show monthly at patreon.greatdetectives.netP

atreon Supporter of the Day: Louis, 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

Take the listener survey at http://survey.greatdetectives.net

Give us a call at 208-991-4783

Follow us on Instagram at http://instagram.com/greatdetectives

Follow us on Twitter @radiodetectives

Join us again tomorrow for another detective drama from the Golden Age of Radio.
Extract Knowledge
Published 2024-01-03

Dangerous Assignment: Street Car 17 (EP4277)

29 min Transcript
View
Steve goes to Trieste, Italy to meet someone on a street car with information about the location of a report on foreign knowledge of US atomic secrets.

Original Radio Broadcast Date: December 31, 1952

Originating in HollywoodStarring: Brian Donlevy as Steve Mitchell; Herb Butterfield as the Commissioner; Dan Rist; Paul Frees; Herb Ellis; Tony Barrett; Paul Dubov

Support the show monthly at patreon.greatdetectives.net

Patreon Supporter of the Day: Ronda, Patreon Supporter Since October 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

Take the listener survey at http://survey.greatdetectives.net

Give us a call at 208-991-4783

Follow us on Instagram at http://instagram.com/greatdetectives

Follow us on Twitter @radiodetectives

Join us again tomorrow for another detective drama from the Golden Age of Radio.
Extract Knowledge
Today's Mystery:Johnny is sent to Venezuela to investigate why a wealthy oil man keeps changing his insurance beneficiary. The insured refuses to tell him anything, but gets Johnny to stay and save his life.

Original Radio Broadcast Dates: August 6 and 7, 1956

Originating in Hollywood

Starring: Bob Bailey as Johnny Dollar; Gil Stratton; Harry Bartell; Barbara Fuller; John Dehner; Virginia Gregg; Don Diamond; Vivi Janiss; Tony Barrett

When making your travel plans, remember http://johnnydollarair.com

Become one of our Patreon Supporters at patreon.greatdetectives.net

Thank you to our Patreon Supporter of the Day: Peter, Patreon Supporter Since March 2023

Take the listener survey at http://survey.greatdetectives.ne

Give us a call at 208-991-4783Follow us on Twitter @radiodetectives

Join us again tomorrow for another detective drama from the Golden Age of Radio.
Extract Knowledge
Published 2024-01-01

Sherlock Holmes: The Iron Box (Encore) (EP4275)

33 min Transcript
View
An eighty-four-year-old Scottish lord who, because of being born on February 29, has been waiting 63 years for the inheritance he should have received when he was 21, finds out he’ll have to wait a little longer, and then Holmes reports that he was pushed out the window.

Original Air Date: December 31, 1945

Originating in Hollywood

Starring: Basil Rathbone as Sherlock Holmes; Nigel Bruce as Doctor Watson

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 83715

Take the listener survey at http://survey.greatdetectives.net

Give us a call at 208-991-4783

Follow us on Instagram at http://instagram.com/greatdetectives

Follow us on Twitter @radiodetectives

Join us again tomorrow for another detective drama from the Golden Age of Radio.
Extract Knowledge
Published 2023-12-31

Philip Marlowe: The Old Acquaintance (Encore) (EP4274e)

35 min Transcript
View
Marlowe is hired on New Year’s Eve to locate a missing fiancée, who disappeared on the same day that a dangerous convict broke out of prison

.Original Air Date: December 26, 1948

Originating in Hollywood

Starring: Gerald Mohor as Philip Marlowe

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 83715

Take the listener survey at http://survey.greatdetectives.net

Give us a call at 208-991-4783

Follow us on Instagram at http://instagram.com/greatdetectives

Follow us on Twitter @radiodetectives

Join us again tomorrow for another detective drama from the Golden Age of Radio.
Extract Knowledge
Published 2023-12-30

Studio One: Anthony Adverse (Encore) (EP4274)

62 min Transcript
View
Today's Mystery: A young adventurer is sent to the New World to find out why his guardian’s debtors haven’t been paying. He discovers that they’ve been missing for a year.

Original Air Date: October 14, 1947Originating from New York

Starring: Bud Collyer; Mercedes McCambridge; Fletcher Markle

Support the show monthly at patreon.greatdetectives.net

Support the show monthly at patreon.greatdetectives.net

upport 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 at http://survey.greatdetectives.net

Give us a call at 208-991-4783

Follow us on Instagram at http://instagram.com/greatdetectives

Follow us on Twitter @radiodetectives

Join us again tomorrow for another detective drama from the Golden Age of Radio.
Extract Knowledge
A dying prisoner sends Johnny searching for $100,000 in stolen jewels that were never recovered; murder follows.

Original Air Dates: October 3-7, 1955

Originating in Hollywood

Starring: Bob Bailey as Johnny Dollar; Mary Jane Croft; Virginia Gregg; Marvin Miller; Forrest Lewis; Frank Gerstle; Herb Butterfield; Herb Ellis; Tony Barrett; Ken Christy; Jack Kruschen; Junius Matthews

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 83715

Take the listener survey at http://survey.greatdetectives.net

Give us a call at 208-991-4783Follow us on Instagram at http://instagram.com/greatdetectives

Follow us on Twitter @radiodetectives

oin us again tomorrow for another detective drama from the Golden Age of Radio.
Extract Knowledge
Published 2023-12-28

Mercury Theatre: The Man Who Was Thursday (Encore) (EP4272)

62 min Transcript
View
Today's Mystery: In G.K. Chesterton’s classic, Gabriel Syme (Orson Welles) is a police detective infiltrating the anarchist council of Europe.

Original Air Date: September 5, 1938Originating in New YorkStarring: Orson Welles; Eustace Wyatt; Edgar Barrier; Joseph Cotten; George Coulouris; Ray Collins

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 83715

Take the listener survey at http://survey.greatdetectives.net

Give us a call at 208-991-4783

Follow us on Instagram at http://instagram.com/greatdetectives

Follow us on Twitter @radiodetectives

Join us again tomorrow for another detective drama from the Golden Age of Radio.
Extract Knowledge
Published 2023-12-27

Screen Director's Playhouse: Spellbound (Encore) (EP4271)

66 min Transcript
View
Today's Mystery: A psychiatrist tries to unravel the mystery of a man who believes he murdered another psychiatrist. Will she find out the truth or become his next victim?

Original Air Date: January 25, 1951

Originating in Hollywood

Starring: Mercedes McCambridge; Joseph Cotten; Herb Butterfield; Howard McNear; William Tracy; James Nusser; John Blyforce

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 83715

Take the listener survey at http://survey.greatdetectives.net

Give us a call at 208-991-4783

Follow us on Instagram at http://instagram.com/greatdetectives

Follow us on Twitter @radiodetectives

Join us again tomorrow for another detective drama from the Golden Age of Radio.
Extract Knowledge
Today's Mystery: Ellery Queen investigates the attempted poisoning of a cantankerous woman. The most obvious suspect is her eight-year-old nephew.

Original Air Date: January 4, 1948

Originating in New York

Starring: Hugh Marlowe as Ellery Queen; Santos Ortega; Ted de Corsia; Sarah Fussell; Anne Seymour; John Gibson

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 83715

Take the listener survey at http://survey.greatdetectives.net

Give us a call at 208-991-4783

Follow us on Instagram at http://instagram.com/greatdetectives

Follow us on Twitter @radiodetectives

Join us again tomorrow for another detective drama from the Golden Age of Radio.
Extract Knowledge
Published 2023-12-25

The Saint: Santa Claus is No Saint (Encore) (EP4269)

33 min Transcript
View
Today's Mystery: While dressed as Santa, Simon is mistaken for a man who made off with an expensive necklace. Simon spends Christmas Eve trying to catch a thief and a murderer.

Original Air Date: December 24, 1950

Originating in HollywoodStarring: Simon Templar

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 83715

Take the listener survey at http://survey.greatdetectives.net

Give us a call at 208-991-4783

ollow us on Instagram at http://instagram.com/greatdetectives

Follow us on Twitter @radiodetectives

Join us again tomorrow for another detective drama from the Golden Age of Radio.
Extract Knowledge
Today's Mystery: A private detective (Orson Welles) decides to give up on his one-man agency and go back to his job with the DA, but his wife is determined to make the agency work and finds herself investigating a murder case that makes life difficult for her husband.

Original Radio Broadcast Date: December 17, 1939

riginating from HollywoodStarring: Orson Welles; Marie Wilson; Richard Wilson; Everett Sloane; Mary Taylor; Frank Readick

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 8371

5Take the listener survey at http://survey.greatdetectives.net

Give us a call at 208-991-4783

Follow us on Instagram at http://instagram.com/greatdetectives

Follow us on Twitter @radiodetectives

Join us again tomorrow for another detective drama from the Golden Age of Radio.
Extract Knowledge
Published 2023-12-23

Dragnet: The Big Little Jesus (EP4268)

44 min Transcript
View
Today's Mystery:Friday and Smith search for a statue of the child Jesus stolen from a church on Christmas Eve.

Original Radio Broadcast Date: December 22, 1953

Originating from HollywoodStarring: Jack Webb as Sergeant Joe Friday; Ben Alexander as Officer Frank Smith; Herb Vigran; Ralph Moody

Support the show monthly at patreon.greatdetectives.net

Welcome to our newest Patreon Supporter, Liz!

Patreon Supporter of the Day: Sergey since May 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

Take the listener survey at http://survey.greatdetectives.net

Give us a call at 208-991-4783

Follow us on Instagram at http://instagram.com/greatdetectives

Follow us on Twitter @radiodetectives

Join us again tomorrow for another detective drama from the Golden Age of Radio.
Extract Knowledge
Today's Mystery:Johnny is in a quaint Michigan town on Christmas Eve and has to find a witness to a murder before a hired killer does.

Original Radio Broadcast Dates: December 21, 22, and 23, 1955

Originating from Hollywood

Starring: Bob Bailey as Johnny Dollar; Virginia Gregg; Peggy Webber; Don Diamond; Ben Wright; Jack Kruschen; Barney Phillips; Sam Edwards; Ken Christy


Nick Shurn Episode 4 Animation


When making your travel plans, remember http://johnnydollarair.com

Become one of our Patreon Supporters at patreon.greatdetectives.net

Thank you to our Patreon Supporter of the Day: Jonathan, Patreon Supporter since March 2020

Take the listener survey at http://survey.greatdetectives.net

Give us a call at 208-991-4783

Follow us on Twitter @radiodetectives

Join us again tomorrow for another detective drama from the Golden Age of Radio.
Extract Knowledge
Published 2023-12-21

Mr. Chameleon: The Woman's Weapon Murder Case (EP4266)

46 min Transcript
View
Today's Mystery:Mr. Chameleon reopens the case of a woman convicted of murdering her mother-in-law with poisoned candy. He is determined to get her freed in time for Christmas.

Original Radio Broadcast Date: December 22, 1948

Originating from New York CityStarring: Karl Swenson as Mister Chameleon

Podcast Guests: Ron Ecklebarger of Classic Comedy of Old Time Radio, Andrew Rhynes of OTRWesterns, Vinny of I Love Old Time Radio

Support the show monthly at patreon.greatdetectives.net

Patreon Supporter of the Day: Deborah, Patreon Supporter Since December 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

Take the listener survey at http://survey.greatdetectives.net

Give us a call at 208-991-4783

Follow us on Instagram at http://instagram.com/greatdetectives

Follow us on Twitter @radiodetectives

Join us again tomorrow for another detective drama from the Golden Age of Radio.
Extract Knowledge
Published 2023-12-20

Dangerous Assignment: Lecturing Professors (EP4265)

41 min Transcript
View
Today's Mystery: The son of a lecturing professor is missing from a boarding school in Stockholm and Steve needs to find him in order to break up an international spy ring.

Original Radio Broadcast Date: December 24, 1952

Originated in Hollywood

Stars: Brian Donlevy as Steve Mitchell, Herb Butterfield as the Commissioner

Support the show monthly at patreon.greatdetectives.net

Patreon Supporter of the Day: Ron, Patreon Supporter Since May 2020

I appear on I Love Old Time Radio as part of the Round Robin Crossover.

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

Follow us on Instagram at http://instagram.com/greatdetectives

Become one of our friends on Facebook.

Follow us on Twitter@radiodetectives

Join us again tomorrow for another detective drama from the Golden Age of Radio.
Extract Knowledge
Today's Mystery:Johnny suspects that a mobster murdered his business partner and has to find the only witness before the mobster does.

Original Radio Broadcast Dates: December 19 and 20, 1955

Originating from Hollywood

Starring: Bob Bailey as Johnny Dollar; Virginia Gregg; Peggy Webber; Don Diamond; Ben Wright; Jack Kruschen; Barney Phillips; Sam Edwards; Ken Christy

I'm a guest on the Old Time Radio Westerns as part of our Round Robin Crossover

When making your travel plans, remember http://johnnydollarair.com

Become one of our Patreon Supporters at patreon.greatdetectives.net

Thank you to our Patreon Supporter of the Day: Lisa, Since May of 2021

:Take the listener survey at http://survey.greatdetectives.net

Give us a call at 208-991-4783Follow us on Twitter @radiodetectives

Join us again tomorrow for another detective drama from the Golden Age of Radio.
Extract Knowledge
Published 2023-12-18

The Falcon: Murder is a Knock Out (EP4263)

40 min Transcript
View
Today's Mystery:A Los Angeles mobster comes to New York searching for a woman who stole $75,000. Murder follows.

Original Radio Broadcast Date: February 20, 1949

Originating from New York

Starring: Les Tremayne as the Falcon; Beverly Roberts

I'm appearing on the Classic Comedy of Old Time Radio as part of our Round Robin Crossover

Support the show monthly at patreon.greatdetectives.net

Patreon Supporter of the Day: John Eric Patreon Support 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, Idaho 83715

Take the listener survey at http://survey.greatdetectives.net

Give us a call at 208-991-4783

Follow us on Instagram at http://instagram.com/greatdetectives

Follow us on Twitter @radiodetectives

Join us again tomorrow for another detective drama from the Golden Age of Radio.
Extract Knowledge
Published 2023-12-17

The Saint: Marvin Hickerson, Private Eye (Encore) (EP4262e)

32 min Transcript
View
Simon helps a wet-behind-the-ears farmer-turned-private-detective after he appears to have committed murder.

Original Radio Broadcast Date: December 3, 1950

Originating in Hollywood

Starring: Vincent Price as the Saint

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 83715

Take the listener survey at http://survey.greatdetectives.net

Give us a call at 208-991-4783

Follow us on Instagram at http://instagram.com/greatdetectives

Follow us on Twitter @radiodetectivesJ

oin us again tomorrow for another detective drama from the Golden Age of Radio.
Extract Knowledge
Published 2023-12-16

Dragnet: The Truck Hijackers (EP4262)

42 min Transcript
View
Todays Mystery: Friday and Romero suspect an inside job in a series of truck hijackings.

Original Radio Broadcast Date: October 1, 1949

Originating from Hollywood

Starred: Jack Webb as Sergeant Joe Friday; Barton Yarborough as Sergeant Ben Romero; Raymond Burr as Ed Backstrand, Chief of Detectives; William Herb Butterfield

Support the show monthly at patreon.greatdetectives.net

Patreon Supporter of the Day: Dianne since July 2023

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 at http://survey.greatdetectives.net

Give us a call at 208-991-4783

Follow us on Instagram at http://instagram.com/greatdetectives

Follow us on Twitter @radiodetectives

Join us again tomorrow for another detective drama from the Golden Age of Radio.
Extract Knowledge
Today's Mystery: Johnny continues his investigation in Niciragua into the disappearance of a man and boat insured for a combined $400,000

Original Radio Broadcast Dates: August 1,2, and 3, 1956

Originating from Hollywood:Stars: Bob Bailey as Johnny Dollar.Harry Bartell, Lawrence Dobkin, Virginia Gregg, Parley Baer, Don Diamond, Russell Thorson

When making your travel plans, remember http://johnnydollarair.com

Become one of our Patreon Supporters at patreon.greatdetectives.net

Thank you to our Patreon Supporter of the Day:James,

Patreon Supporter since October 2022

Take the listener survey…http://survey.greatdetectives.net

Give us a call 208-991-4783

come one of our friends on Facebook.

Follow us on Twitter @radiodetectives

Join us again tomorrow for another detective drama from the Golden Age of Radio.
Extract Knowledge
Today's Mystery:Chameleon is called in to investigate when a playboy is found murdered, with a note indicating that if he dies unexpectedly, someone should question his fiancée.

Original Radio Broadcast Date: February 23, 1949

Originating in New York CityStarring: Karl Swenson as Mister Chameleon

Support the show monthly at patreon.greatdetectives.net

Patreon Supporter of the Day: Jeffrey, Patreon Supporter Since July 2023

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 at http://survey.greatdetectives.net

Give us a call at 208-991-4783

Follow us on Instagram at http://instagram.com/greatdetectives

Follow us on Twitter @radiodetectives

Join us again tomorrow for another detective drama from the Golden Age of Radio.
Extract Knowledge
Published 2023-12-13

Dangerous Assignment: Road Sabotage (EP4259)

37 min Transcript
View
Today's Mystery: Steve goes to Turkey to investigate sabotage on a road project that the U.S. is subsidizing and providing expertise for.

Original Radio Broadcast Date: December 17, 1952

Originating in Hollywood

tars: Brian Donlevy as Steve Mitchell, Herb Butterfield as the Commissioner, Vivi Janiss, Herb Ellis, Peter Leeds, Jan Arvan

Support the show monthly at patreon.greatdetectives.net

Patreon Supporter of the Day: Janet, Patreon Supporter since August 2023

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 208-991-4783F

ollow us on Instagram at http://instagram.com/greatdetectives

Become one of ourfriends on Facebook.

Follow us on Twitter@radiodetectives

Join us again tomorrow for another detective drama from the Golden Age of Radio.
Extract Knowledge
Today's Mystery:Johnny goes to Nicaragua to investigate the disappearance of a wealthy insured man aboard his insured yacht.

Original Radio Broadcast Dates: July 30 and 31, 1956

Originating from HollywoodStarring: Bob Bailey as Johnny Dollar, Harry Bartell, Lawrence Dobkin, Virginia Gregg, Parley Baer, Don Diamond, Russell Thorson

When making your travel plans, remember http://johnnydollarair.com


Become one of our Patreon Supporters at patreon.greatdetectives.net

Thank you to our Patreon Supporter of the Day: James, Patreon Supporter since August 2023

Take the listener survey at http://survey.greatdetectives.net

Give us a call at 208-991-4783

Follow us on Twitter @radiodetectivesJoin us again tomorrow for another detective drama from the Golden Age of Radio.
Extract Knowledge
Published 2023-12-11

The Falcon: Murder is a Bad Bluff (EP4257)

38 min Transcript
View
Today's Mystery:The Falcon is hired by a woman who's afraid that her fiancé is earning his money in the rackets.

Original Radio Broadcast Date: November 1, 1948

Originating from New York

Starring: Les Tremayne as The Falcon; Joe DeSantis

Support the show monthly at patreon.greatdetectives.net

Patreon Supporter of the Day: Steve, since June 2015

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 at http://survey.greatdetectives.net

Give us a call at 208-991-4783

Follow us on Instagram at http://instagram.com/greatdetectives

Follow us on Twitter @radiodetectives

Join us again tomorrow for another detective drama from the Golden Age of Radio.
Extract Knowledge
Published 2023-12-10

The Saint: The Horrible Hamburger (Encore) (EP4256e)

33 min Transcript
View
Today's Mystery:Simon and Louie get lost in Westchester County and stop for a hamburger, only to find a corpse after leaving.

Original Radio Broadcast Date: September 10, 1950Originating in Hollywood


Starring: Vincent Price as The Saint; Larry Dobkin as Louie

Support the show monthly at patreon.greatdetectives.ne

tSupport 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 at http://survey.greatdetectives.net

Give us a call at 208-991-4783

Follow us on Instagram at http://instagram.com/greatdetectives

Follow us on Twitter @radiodetectives

Join us again tomorrow for another detective drama from the Golden Age of Radio.
Extract Knowledge
Published 2023-12-09

Dragnet: The Brick Bat Slayer (EP4256)

43 min Transcript
View
Today's Mystery: Friday and Romero search for a serial killer who breaks into the homes of women and murders them with a red brick.

Original Radio Broadcast Date: September 24, 1949

Originating from HollywoodStarring: Jack Webb as Sergeant Joe Friday; Barton Yarborough as Sergeant Ben Romero; Raymond Burr as Ed Backstrand, Chief of Detectives; Herb Butterfield as Lee Jones

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 http://support.greatdetectives.net

.Mail a donation to: Adam Graham, PO Box 15913, Boise, Idaho 83715

Discussion: Talking about how the podcast has changed, since I started.

Volume One Podcast Feed

Season 1 Commentary

Take the listener survey at http://survey.greatdetectives.net

Give us a call at 208-991-4783

Follow us on Instagram at http://instagram.com/greatdetectives

Follow us on Twitter @radiodetectives

Join us again tomorrow for another detective drama from the Golden Age of Radio.
Extract Knowledge
Today's Mystery:After a shooting outside of city hall, Johnny is more puzzled about the murder of a corrupt police chief in a wide open town with rampant corruption.

Original Radio Broadcast Dates: July 25, 26, and 27, 1956

Originating from HollywoodStarring: Bob Bailey as Johnny Dollar; Jeanne Tatum; Paul Dubov; Joseph Kearns; Stacy Harris; Russell Thorson

When making your travel plans, remember http://johnnydollarair.com

Become one of our Patreon Supporters at patreon.greatdetectives.net

Thank you to our Patreon Supporter of the Day: Don, Patreon Supporter since October 2021

Take the listener survey at http://survey.greatdetectives.net

Give us a call at 208-991-4783

Follow us on Twitter @radiodetectives

Join us again tomorrow for another detective drama from the Golden Age of Radio.
Extract Knowledge
Today's Mystery:A young man emerges from a room holding a smoking gun. Inside the room is the body of a conman who'd been pretending to be a nobleman.

Original Radio Broadcast Date: February 16, 1949

Originating from New York CityStarring: Karl Swenson as Mister Chameleon

Support the show monthly at patreon.greatdetectives.net

Patreon Supporter of the Day: Corey, Patreon 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

Take the listener survey at http://survey.greatdetectives.net

Give us a call at 208-991-4783

Follow us on Instagram at http://instagram.com/greatdetectives

Follow us on Twitter @radiodetectives

Join us again tomorrow for another detective drama from the Golden Age of Radio.
Extract Knowledge
Published 2023-12-06

Dangerous Assignment: Riot (EP4253)

39 min Transcript
View
Today's Mystery:Steve goes to Vienna to investigate a shooting in which U.S. soldiers have been implicated in an attack on a mine across the border in Hungary.

Original Radio Broadcast Date: December 10, 1952

Originating in Hollywood

Starring: Brian Donlevy as Steve Mitchell; Herb Butterfield as the Commissioner; Paul Dubov; Bob O'Connor; Paul Frees; Jeanne Tatum; Vivi Janis

Support the show monthly at patreon.greatdetectives.net

Patreon Supporter of the Day: Delilah, Supporter since December 2019

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 at http://survey.greatdetectives.net

Give us a call at 208-991-4783

Follow us on Instagram at http://instagram.com/greatdetectives

Follow us on Twitter @radiodetectives

Join us again tomorrow for another detective drama from the Golden Age of Radio.
Extract Knowledge
Today's Mystery: Johnny is sent to a small midwestern town where a corrupt police chief has been murdered, and his widow has filed a claim for payment on his insurance thirteen hours later.

Original Radio Broadcast Dates: July 23 and 24, 1956Originating from Hollywood

Starring: Bob Bailey as Johnny Dollar; Jeanne Tatum; Paul Dubov; Joseph Kearns; Stacy Harris; Russell Thorson

When making your travel plans, remember http://johnnydollarair.com

Become one of our Patreon Supporters at patreon.greatdetectives.net

Thank you to our Patreon Supporter of the Day: Trevor, Supporter since November 2022

Take the listener survey at http://survey.greatdetectives.net

Give us a call at 208-991-4783

Follow us on Twitter @radiodetectives

Join us again tomorrow for another detective drama from the Golden Age of Radio.
Extract Knowledge
Published 2023-12-04

The Falcon: Murder is a Family Affair (EP4251)

36 min Transcript
View
Today's Mystery: A man whose about to be executed asks the Falcon to prevent his brother from murdering his cheating wife.

Original Radio Broadcast Date: November 27, 1945

Originated from New YorkStarred: James Meighan as the Falcon, Jackson Beck, John Gibson

Support the show monthly at patreon.greatdetectives.net

Patreon Supporter of the Day: Laura, Patreon Supporter since June 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

Take the listener survey…http://survey.greatdetectives.net

Give us a call 208-991-4783

Become one of ourfriends on Facebook

.Follow us on Instagram at http://instagram.com/greatdetectives

Follow us on Twitter@radiodetectives

Join us again tomorrow for another detective drama from the Golden Age of Radio.
Extract Knowledge
Published 2023-12-03

Police File: Mr. One by One (EP4250s)

34 min Transcript
View
The Australian Commonwealth Investigation Branch (CIB) seeks a gang of counterfeiters that are passing forged 10 pound notes.

Original Radio Broadcast Date: Mid-1950s

Originating from Sydney, Australia

Australian Dragnet episode, "The Big Revenge" on Soundcloud

Support the show monthly at patreon.greatdetectives.net

Patreon Supporter of the Day: William since July 2023

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.ne

tGive us a call 208-991-4783

Become one of ourfriends on Facebook

.Follow us on Instagram at http://instagram.com/greatdetectives

Follow us on Twitter@radiodetectives

Join us again tomorrow for another detective drama from the Golden Age of Radio.
Extract Knowledge
Published 2023-12-02

Dragnet: James Vickers (EP4250)

36 min Transcript
View
Today's Mystery: Friday and Romero have to find out why a man shot down a traffic cop.

Original Radio Broadcast Date: September 17, 1949

Originating from HollywoodStarred: Jack Webb as Sergeant Joe Friday, Barton Yarborough as Sergeant Ben Romero, Raymond Burr as Ed Backstrand, Chief of Detectives, Harry Morgan, and Herb Vigrand

Support the show monthly at patreon.greatdetectives.net

Welcome to our new Patreon Supporter, Kathleen

Patreon Supporter of the Day:George, Patreon Supporter since November 2016

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

Become one of our friends on Facebook.

Follow us on Instagram at http://instagram.com/greatdetectives

Follow us on Twitter@radiodetectives

Join us again tomorrow for another detective drama from the Golden Age of Radio.
Extract Knowledge
Today's Mystery: After being knocked out, Johnny takes a helicoper to board a cruise ship that contains the stolen diamond.

Original Radio Broadcast Dates: July 18, 19, and 20, 1956

Originating from Hollywood

Stars: Bob Bailey as Johnny Dollar. Jeanne Tatum, Virginia Gregg, Harry Bartell, Chester Stratton, Marvin Miller, D. J. Thompson, Tom Hanley, Ray Kemper

Post episode discussion: Status of Bold Venture for Old Time Radio Adventure Podcast

Also, are post-1955 Johnny Dollar and Jim Rockford of The Rockford Files effectively the same person?

When making your travel plans, remember http://johnnydollarair.com

Become one of our Patreon Supporters at patreon.greatdetectives.net

Thank you to our Patreon Supporters of the Day: Deborah and Robert, Patreon Supporters Since December 2018

Take the listener survey…http://survey.greatdetectives.net

Give us a call 208-991-4783Become one of our friends on Facebook.

Follow us on Twitter @radiodetectives

Join us again tomorrow for another detective drama from the Golden Age of Radio.
Extract Knowledge
Published 2023-11-30

Mr. Chameleon: The Case of the Marriage of Death (EP4248)

37 min Transcript
View
Today's Mystery:A man is murdered within a few minutes of being married.

Original Radio Broadcast Date: February 9, 1948

Originating from New York CityStarred: Karl Swenson as Mister Chameleon

Support the show monthly at patreon.greatdetectives.net

Patreon Supporter of the Day: Max, Patreon Supporter since July 2015

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

Follow us on Instagram at http://instagram.com/greatdetectives

Become one of ourfriends on Facebook.

Follow us on Twitter@radiodetectives

Join us again tomorrow for another detective drama from the Golden Age of Radio.
Extract Knowledge
Published 2023-11-29

Dangerous Assignment: Italian Actress (EP4247)

31 min Transcript
View
Today's Mystery:Steve goes to Nice, Italy to find out who is behind a ring blackmailing American citizens by threatening relatives living in foreign countries.

Original Radio Broadcast Date: December 3, 1952

Originating from Hollywood

Starring: Brian Donlevy as Steve Mitchell; Herb Butterfield as the Commissioner; Howard McNear; Betty Lou Gerson; Nester Paiva; Ben Wright; and Paul Dubo

vLink to Pat Novak for Hire Quotes.

Support the show monthly at patreon.greatdetectives.net

Patreon Supporter of the Day: Suzie, Patreon Supporter Since September 2023

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 at http://survey.greatdetectives.net

Give us a call at 208-991-4783

Follow us on Instagram at http://instagram.com/greatdetectives

Follow us on Twitter @radiodetectives

Join us again tomorrow for another detective drama from the Golden Age of Radio.
Extract Knowledge
Today's Mystery:Johnny is sent to Capetown by a nervous insurance company to help protect a diamond owned by an eccentric and careless playboy.

Original Radio Broadcast Dates: July 16 and 17, 1956

Originated from HollywoodStarring: Bob Bailey as Johnny Dollar; Jeanne Tatum; Virginia Gregg; Harry Bartell; Chester Stratton; Marvin Miller; D. J. Thompson; Tom Hanley; Ray Kemper

When making your travel plans, remember http://johnnydollarair.com

Become one of our Patreon Supporters at patreon.greatdetectives.net

Thank you to our Patreon Supporter of the Day: Rose, Patreon Supporter since June, 2023

Take the listener survey at http://survey.greatdetectives.net

Give us a call at 208-991-4783Follow us on Twitter @radiodetectives

Join us again tomorrow for another detective drama from the Golden Age of Radio.
Extract Knowledge
Published 2023-11-27

The Falcon: Murder Knows No Borderline (EP4245)

31 min Transcript
View
Today's Mystery:While on vacation in Mexico, the Falcon finds himself tangling with a racketeer.

Original Radio Broadcast Date: November 13, 1945

Originated from New YorkStarring: James Meighan as the Falcon

This episode includes discussion of the literary history of the Falcon and background on the second actor to play the Falcon, James Meighan

Support the show monthly at patreon.greatdetectives.net

Patreon Supporter of the Day: David, Patreon Supporter Since January 2019

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 at http://survey.greatdetectives.net

Give us a call at 208-991-4783

Follow us on Instagram at http://instagram.com/greatdetectives

Follow us on Twitter @radiodetectives

Join us again tomorrow for another detective drama from the Golden Age of Radio.
Extract Knowledge
Diamond is hired by a man who insists he was framed for passing counterfeit bills.

Original Rebroadcast Date: September 13, 1953

Originating from HollywoodStarring Dick Powell as Richard Diamond

The Great Detectives Present Richard Diamond podcast feed

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 83715

Take the listener survey at http://survey.greatdetectives.net

Give us a call at 208-991-4783

Follow us on Instagram at http://instagram.com/greatdetectives

Follow us on Twitter @radiodetectives

Join us again tomorrow for another detective drama from the Golden Age of Radio.
Extract Knowledge
Published 2023-11-25

Dragnet: The Sullivan Kidnapping (EP4244)

42 min Transcript
View
Todays Mystery:The daughter of the vice-president of a bank is kidnapped.

Original Radio Broadcast Date: September 10, 1949

Originating from Hollywood

Starring: Jack Webb as Sergeant Joe Friday; Barton Yarborough as Sergeant Ben Romero; Raymond Burr as Ed Backstrand, Chief of Detectives; Herb Butterfield; Herb Vigran

ost-episode Question: Should AI be used to reconstruct lost episodes of old time radio from existing scripts?

Gotham Radio Players Recreation of The Big Cop (Recreation begins at 35:43)

Hot Copy Radio Theater

American Radio Theater

Support the show monthly at patreon.greatdetectives.net

Welcome to our latest Patreon supporter, Christine

Patreon Supporter of the Day: Tom, Patreon Supporter since December 2019

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 at http://survey.greatdetectives.net

Give us a call at 208-991-478

Follow us on Instagram at http://instagram.com/greatdetectives

Follow us on Twitter @radiodetectives

Join us again tomorrow for another detective drama from the Golden Age of Radio.
Extract Knowledge
Today's Mystery:Johnny learns that someone involved in the murder of a farmer's disabled wife has faced a murder charge before.

Original Radio Broadcast Dates: July 11, 12, and 13, 1956

Originating from HollywoodStarring: Bob Bailey as Johnny Dollar; Jeanette Nolan; Forrest Lewis; Shirley Mitchell; Will Wright; Bert Holland; John Dehner

When making your travel plans, remember http://johnnydollarair.com

Become one of our Patreon Supporters at patreon.greatdetectives.net

Thank you to our Patreon Supporter of the Day: Azita, Patreon Supporter since August 2019

Take the listener survey at http://survey.greatdetectives.net

Give us a call at 208-991-4783

Follow us on Twitter @radiodetectives

Join us again tomorrow for another detective drama from the Golden Age of Radio.
Extract Knowledge
Published 2023-11-23

Mr. Chameleon: The Duel to the Death Murder Case (EP4242)

38 min Transcript
View
Today's Mystery:Two private detectives are found shot by the police in a way that looks like they killed each other in a duel.

Original Radio Broadcast Date: February 2, 1949

Originating from New York City

Starring: Karl Swenson as Mister Chameleon

Support the show monthly at patreon.greatdetectives.net

Patreon of the Day: Boz, Patreon Supporter Since April 2019

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 at http://survey.greatdetectives.net

Give us a call 208-991-4783

Follow us on Instagram at http://instagram.com/greatdetectives

Follow us on Twitter @radiodetectives

Join us again tomorrow for another detective drama from the Golden Age of Radio.
Extract Knowledge
Published 2023-11-22

Dangerous Assignment: Nursery Rhyme (EP4241)

28 min Transcript
View
Today's Mystery:Steve goes to Stockholm to investigate a leak from a project the U.S. is participating in. He finds the head of the project murdered, and a nursery rhyme is the only clue to his killer.

Original Radio Broadcast Date: November 26, 1952

Originating from Hollywood

Starring: Brian Donlevy as Steve Mitchell; Herb Butterfield as the Commissioner; Ken Peters; Kay Stewart; Tony Barrett; Dan Riss; Herb Vigran

Support the show monthly at patreon.greatdetectives.net

Patreon Supporter of the Day: Adriane, Patreon Supporter since January 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

Take the listener survey at http://survey.greatdetectives.net

Give us a call at 208-991-4783Follow us on Instagram at http://instagram.com/greatdetectives

Follow us on Twitter @radiodetectives

Join us again tomorrow for another detective drama from the Golden Age of Radio.
Extract Knowledge
Show details
Episodes
1116
Transcripts
1101
99% coverage
Missing transcripts
15
With chapters
0