The Great Detectives of Old Time Radio| Daily Mystery Dramas

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)

Lux Radio Theater: Suspicion (Encore) (A0050)

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
Yours Truly Johnny Dollar: The Neel Breer Matter (Encore) (EP4880)

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
Sherlock Holmes: New Year’s Eve Off The Scilly Isles (Encore) (EP4879)

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
Candy Matson: Valley of the Moon (Encore) (EP4878)

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
Nick Carter: The Case of the Haunted Burial Cave (Encore) (EP4877)

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
Nick Carter: The Echo of Death (EP4876)

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
The Casebook of Gregory Hood: The Double Diamond (Encore) (EP4875e)

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
Lux Radio Theater: Bullets or Ballots (Encore) (A0048)

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
Yours Truly Johnny Dollar: The Malibu Mystery Matter (EP4875)

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
Dragnet: The Big Shoplift (EP4874)

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
Broadway's My Beat: Buddy Malpaugh and the Jeweled Scimitar (EP4873)

S17E59 - Broadway's My Beat: Buddy Malpaugh and the Jeweled Scimitar (EP4873)

Today's Mystery: It's Christmas Eve, and Sergeant Tartaglia is called to investigate the theft of a jeweled scimitar belonging to a ne'er-do-well millionaire.Original Radio Broadcast Date: December 22, 1951Originating from HollywoodStarring: Larry Thor as Lieutenant Danny Clover; Charles Calvert as Sergeant Gino Tartaglia; Jack Kruschen as Sergeant Muggavan; Lamont Johnson; Howard McNear George Neise;. Georgia Ellis; Howard McNearSupport the show monthly at https://patreon.greatdetectives.netPatreon Supporter of the Day: Rodger, Patreon supporter since July 2024.Support the show on a one-time basis at http://support...
Published: Dec 24, 2025Duration: 37:59
The Big Story: The Case of the Ambitious Hobo (EP4872)

S17E58 - The Big Story: The Case of the Ambitious Hobo (EP4872)

Today's Mystery: A reporter hunts for a baby-faced killer.Original Radio Broadcast:December 17, 1947Originating from New YorkStarring: George Petrie as Russ Wilson; Larry Robinson; Hester Sondergaard; Humphrey Davis; William Keene; Ralph Bell; Bob SloaneSupport the show monthly at https://patreon.greatdetectives.netPatreon Supporter of the Day: Phil, Patreon supporter since March 2018Support 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.n...
Published: Dec 23, 2025Duration: 32:30
Danger With Grainger: Out of Jail for Christmas (EP4871)

S17E57 - Danger With Grainger: Out of Jail for Christmas (EP4871)

Today's Mystery:The son of a cab driver asks Grainger to help his father out of jail by proving him innocent of a burglary.Original Radio Broadcast Date: 1956 or 1957Originating from AustraliaStarring: Harp McGuire as Steve GraingerSupport the show monthly at patreon.greatdetectives.netPatreon Supporter of the Day: Greg, Patreon supporter since April 2020.Support 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...
Published: Dec 22, 2025Duration: 27:35
Holmes for the Holiday: Two Christmas Mysteries (EP4870s)

S17E56 - Holmes for the Holiday: Two Christmas Mysteries (EP4870s)

As we get ready for Christmas, we bring you two original old time radio Christmas plays featuring Sherlock Holmes. First up is The Night Before Christmas.On Christmas, one of Moriarity’s henchmen switches Christmas sacks with Dr. Watson when both are dressed as Santa Claus. Sherlock Holmes has to catch the thief and save Watson and the kids at a Christmas party. Original Air Date: December 24, 1945 Originating from Hollywood Starring: Basil Rathbone as Sherlock Holmes; Nigel Bruce as Dr. Watson Next up is The Adventure of the Christmas Bride. <...
Published: Dec 21, 2025Duration: 1:06:00
The Whistler: Christmas Bonus (Encore) (A0046)

S17E55 - The Whistler: Christmas Bonus (Encore) (A0046)

An ex-con is fired from his job at a department store where a string of burglaries totaling $10,000 have occurred, and decides to return to a life of crime.To subscribe to this podcast and, go to https://greatadventures.info/Become one of our ongoing 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: Dec 20, 2025Duration: 34:23
Yours Truly Johnny Dollar: The Carman Kringle Matter (EP4870)

S17E54 - Yours Truly Johnny Dollar: The Carman Kringle Matter (EP4870)

Today's Mystery:Johnny is called to a small desert town where an old prospector is determined to change his life insurance beneficiary...to his burrow.Original Radio Broadcast Date: December 22, 1956Originating from HollywoodStarring: Bob Bailey as Johnny Dollar; Herb Vigran; Howard McNear; Jeanne Tatum; Junius Matthews; Lawrence Dobkin; Forrest Lewis; Jack Kruschen; Richard Crenna; Bill JamesWhen 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:...
Published: Dec 19, 2025Duration: 36:09
Dragnet: The Big Little Jesus (EP4869)

S17E53 - Dragnet: The Big Little Jesus (EP4869)

Today's Mystery:Joe Friday and Frank Smith investigate the theft of a statue of the child Jesus from a church nativity scene.Original Radio Broadcast Date: December 22, 1953Originating from HollywoodStarring: Jack Webb as Sergeant Joe Friday; Ben Alexander as Officer Frank Smith; Harry Bartell; Ralph Moody; Herb VigranSupport the show monthly at patreon.greatdetectives.netPatreon Supporter of the Day: Pat, Patreon supporter since February 2024Support the show on a one-time basis at http://support.greatdetectives.net.Mail a donation to: Adam Graham, PO...
Published: Dec 18, 2025Duration: 44:24
Broadway's My Beat: The Pablo Morari Murder (EP4868)

S17E52 - Broadway's My Beat: The Pablo Morari Murder (EP4868)

Today's Mystery: A young man is found murdered outside a club.Original Radio Broadcast Date: June 30, 1951Originating from HollywoodStarring: Larry Thor as Lieutenant Danny Clover; Charles Calvert as Sergeant Gino Tartaglia; Jack Kruschen as Sergeant Muggavan; Richard Crenna; William Tracy; Peggy Webber; Michael Ann BarrettSupport the show monthly at https://patreon.greatdetectives.netPatreon Supporter of the Day: Tom, Patreon supporter since January 2021.Support the show on a one-time basis at http://support.greatdetectives.net.Mail a donation to: Adam Graham, PO Box 15913, Boise, I...
Published: Dec 17, 2025Duration: 41:14
The Big Story: The Case of the Cornered Cat (EP4867)

S17E51 - The Big Story: The Case of the Cornered Cat (EP4867)

Today's Mystery: America's public enemey #1 is interested in turning himself in to Walter Winchell to be handed over to the FBI. But will he actually do it?Original Radio Broadcast: September 17, 1947Originating from New YorkStarring: Ward Wilson as Walter Winchell; Ed Begley as J. Edgar Hoover; Don Appell; Alan Hewitt; Mildred ClintonSupport the show monthly at https://patreon.greatdetectives.netPatreon Supporter of the Day: Artemio, Patreon Supporter since October 2021Support the show on a one-time basis at http://support.greatdetectives.net.Mail a d...
Published: Dec 16, 2025Duration: 38:22
Danger with Grainger:  Phony Photographer Case (EP4866)

S17E50 - Danger with Grainger: Phony Photographer Case (EP4866)

Today's Mystery: A female nightclub photographer turns to Steve Grainger for help.Original Radio Broadcast Date: 1956 or 1957Originating from AustraliaStarring: Harp McGuire as Steve GraingerSupport the show monthly at patreon.greatdetectives.netPatreon Supporter of the Day: Katherine, Patreon supporter since June 2021.Support 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: Dec 15, 2025Duration: 27:06