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The Great Detectives of Old Time Radio| Daily Mystery Dramas
30 episodes
The Saint: Dossier on a Doggone Dog (EP5041)
Ep 263 · Aug 17, 2026 · 34 min
Today's Mystery: When Simon Templar finds a lost Pekingese and follows her home, he walks straight into a wealthy family's uproar over a missing fortune in jewels. A suspicious butler, an argumentative family, and a precocious young would-be detective soon leave The Saint wondering how a simple good deed became such a complicated affair. Original Radio Broadcast Date: September 24, 1950 Originating from Hollywood Starring: Barry Sullivan as The Saint; Myra Marsh; Tom Tully; Ted Osborne; Lamont J…
Counterspy: Hot Car Killer (A0114)
Ep 262 · Aug 15, 2026 · 36 min
Today's Adventure: David Harding investigates an interstate stolen-car racket after a detective working undercover is murdered. The trail leads to a former race-car driver with a dangerous reputation and a criminal organization determined to keep its operation - and the identity of its leader - hidden. Original Radio Broadcast: September 15, 1949 Originating from New YorkCast: Don MacLaughlin as David Harding Mandel Kramer as Harry Peters Directed by William M. Sweets Music by Jesse Crawford A P…
Yours Truly Johnny Dollar: The Frantic Fisherman Matter (EP5940)
Ep 261 · Aug 14, 2026 · 26 min
Today's Mystery: Johnny Dollar welcomes an excuse to visit an old friend at a Lake Mojave fishing resort, but the vacation quickly becomes an investigation when a recently released convict is spotted using some very unusual fishing equipment. Johnny sets out to discover what the man is really searching for beneath the lake. Radio Broadcast Date: July 12, 1959 Originated from Hollywood Cast: Bob Bailey as Johnny Dollar Barney Phillips Sam Edwards Bartlett Robinson Forrest Lewis Ralph Moody Writte…
Dragnet: The Big Gamble (EP5039)
Ep 260 · Aug 13, 2026 · 35 min
Todays Mystery: Sergeant Joe Friday and his partner Bill Lockwood investigate a professional gambling ring that keeps its games moving from place to place. A tip finally gives police the opportunity they've been waiting for, but what begins as a vice investigation suddenly becomes a far more serious case. Original Radio Broadcast Date: May 8, 1952 Originating from Hollywood Cast: Jack Webb as Sergeant Joe Friday Martin Milner as Officer Bill Lockwood Also featuring Eddie Firestone and Whit Conno…
Broadway's My Beat: The Irene Hall Murder Case (EP5038)
Ep 259 · Aug 12, 2026 · 36 min
Today's Mystery: Detective Danny Clover investigates the strangling of a Broadway entertainer whose body is discovered by a frightened out-of-town businessman. His insistence that he heard the woman scream long after she apparently died presents Clover with a puzzling contradiction—and the case soon takes an even darker turn. Original Radio Broadcast Date: May 17, 1952 Originated in HollywoodCast: Larry Thor as Detective Danny Clover Charles Calvert as Sgt. Gino Tartaglia Jack Kruschen as Detect…
The Big Story: The Man Who Wanted What He Couldn't Have (EP5037)
Ep 258 · Aug 11, 2026 · 38 min
Today's Mystery: Salt Lake City Tribune reporter Cluster M. Nielsen investigates the murder of a young traveler whose final journey ends on a lonely Utah highway. As the evidence begins to conflict, Nielsen races to uncover the truth before an innocent man pays the price. Original Radio Broadcast: November 14, 1951 Originating from New YorkCast: Francis DeSales as Cluster M. Nielsen Charita Bauer Mickey O'Day Bruce Gordon Owen Gordon Alan Stevenson Support the show monthly at https://patreon.gre…
The Saint: The Ghost That Giggled (EP5036)
Ep 257 · Aug 10, 2026 · 36 min
Today's Mystery: When an eccentric woman asks Simon Templar to investigate the ghost that has been haunting her wealthy brother, the Saint expects to expose a harmless superstition. Instead, he finds himself unraveling a murder, a missing safe deposit box key, and a web of deception in which nearly everyone seems to be searching for the same elusive prize. Original Radio Broadcast Date: September 17, 1950 Originating from HollywoodCast: Barry Sullivan as Simon Templar, The Saint (substituting fo…
Counterspy: Flatbush Fagin (A0112)
Ep 256 · Aug 8, 2026 · 34 min
Today's Adventure: Counterspy chief David Harding tackles a different kind of threat when a juvenile court official asks for help breaking the grip of violent street gangs on Brooklyn's youth. Undercover operative Harry Peters infiltrates one of the toughest gangs, hoping to expose its ruthless leader before more impressionable boys are drawn into a life of crime. Original Radio Broadcast:Septemnber 13, 1949 Originating from New York Cast:Don MacLaughlin as David Harding Mandel Kramer as Harry P…
Yours Truly Johnny Dollar: The Only One Butt Matter (EP5035)
Ep 255 · Aug 7, 2026 · 24 min
Today's Mystery: Johnny Dollar accepts an unusually lucrative assignment to locate the runaway daughter of one of the insurance company's wealthiest clients. But when he finds the missing heiress in New York, his search abruptly becomes a murder investigation in which two of her closest companions each have reason to want her dead Original Radio Broadcast Date: July 5, 1959 Originated from Hollywood Stars: Bob Bailey as Johnny Dollar Virginia Gregg Les Tremayne Herb Vigran Alan Reed Frank Gerstl…
Dragnet: The Big Safe (EP5034)
Ep 254 · Aug 6, 2026 · 33 min
Todays Mystery: Sergeant Joe Friday and his temporary partner investigate a string of expertly planned safe burglaries that has baffled the Los Angeles Police Department for months. After eliminating one suspect after another, a seemingly minor lead from a neighborhood repair shop finally gives the detectives the break they've been waiting for. Original Radio Broadcast Date: May 1, 1952 Originating from Hollywood Cast: Jack Webb as Sergeant Joe Friday Harry Bartell Stacey Harris Jack Kruschen Sc…
Broadway's My Beat: The Lois Conrad Murder Case (EP5033)
Ep 253 · Aug 5, 2026 · 37 min
Today's Mystery: Detective Danny Clover investigates the murder of a young secretarial school student whose glamorous lifestyle concealed a complicated personal life. As conflicting stories emerge from those closest to her, an unexpected confession seems to close the case—until Clover discovers the truth is far more complicated. Original Radio Broadcast Date: April 12, 1952 Originated in HollywoodCast: Larry Thor as Detective Danny Clover Charles Calvert as Sgt. Gino Tartaglia Jack Kruschen as D…
The Big Story: Forty Minutes to Meet a Deadline (EP5032)
Ep 252 · Aug 4, 2026 · 32 min
Today's Story: Cleveland Press reporter Bus Bergen believes he has an open-and-shut murder case wrapped up in just forty minutes. But as the trial unfolds, a nagging doubt - and an unlikely four-legged witness - forces him to reconsider everything he thought he knew. Original Radio Broadcast: July 25, 1951 Originating from New York Starring Nat Polen as Bus Bergen Also featuring Kathleen Nadeau, Brad Barker, Mel Ruick, Phil Sterling, Larry Robinson, Court Benson, and Les Darcy (unconfirmed) Base…
The Saint: The Horrible Hamburger (EP5031)
Ep 251 · Aug 3, 2026 · 37 min
Today's Mystery: After a wrong turn leaves Simon Templar and taxi driver Louie dining at a lonely roadside restaurant, a flat tire leads them to discover a corpse in the trunk of Louie's cab. When the body mysteriously disappears, the Saint sets out to uncover the truth behind the "Happy Hamburger." Original Radio Broadcast: September 10, 1950 Originating from Hollywood Starring Vincent Price as Simon Templar, The Saint. Also featuring Louise Erickson, Noreen Gammill, Arthur Q. Bryan, Dave Light…
Counterspy: The Courageous Come-On (A0110)
Ep 250 · Aug 1, 2026 · 35 min
Today's Adventure: Counterspy chief David Harding investigates a charity that claims to help disabled veterans and workers prepare for new careers. When a courageous insider exposes the organization's true purpose, Harding devises a plan to protect the legitimate cause while bringing a confidence man to justice. Original Radio Broadcast: September 8, 1949 Originating from New York Starring Don MacLaughlin as David Harding and Mandel Kramer as PetersAlso featuring Virginia Gregg Directed by Willi…
Yours Truly Johnny Dollar: The Mei-Ling Buddha Matter (EP5030)
Ep 249 · Jul 31, 2026 · 24 min
Today's Mystery: Insurance investigator Johnny Dollar is sent to Boston after a priceless jade statue known as the Mei-Ling Buddha is reportedly spotted for sale in a Paris antique shop—even though it should still be locked inside the home of its late owner. Johnny soon discovers that an impossible theft demands an equally unexpected solution. Original Radio Broadcast: June 28, 1959 Originating from Hollywood Starring Bob Bailey as Johnny DollarAlso featuring Virginia Gregg, Paul Dubov, Will Wri…
Dragnet: The Big Elevator (EP5029)
Ep 248 · Jul 30, 2026 · 34 min
Today's Mystery:Joe Friday and Bill Lockwood investigate the body of an unidentified woman which has been found abandoned in a hospital elevator. With no obvious cause of death and only a mysterious phone call to point them in the right direction, the detectives race to determine whether they're dealing with murder—or something entirely different. Original Radio Broadcast: April 24, 1952 Originating from Hollywood Starring Jack Webb as Sergeant Joe Friday and Barton Yarborough as Sergeant Ben Ro…
Broadway's My Beat: The John Elgin Murder Case (EP5028)
Ep 247 · Jul 29, 2026 · 35 min
Today's Mystery: Detective Danny Clover reopens what appeared to be a straightforward suicide after a former bookie claims he witnessed the victim being pushed from a rooftop. When the eyewitness is murdered before he can identify the killer, Clover must untangle a web of jealousy, blackmail, and deception. Original Radio Broadcast: April 5, 1952 Originating from Hollywood Starring Larry Thor as Detective Danny Clover. Also featuring Charles Calvert as Sgt. Gino Tartaglia, Jack Kruschen as Detec…
The Big Story: More Tragic than Murder (EP5027)
Ep 246 · Jul 28, 2026 · 34 min
Today's Mystery: When rumors spread through rural Kansas that a woman has concealed her mother's death for years, Hiawatha Daily World reporter Virgil Hill uncovers a heartbreaking truth that proves far more tragic than murder. Original Radio Broadcast: April 25, 1951 Originating from New York Starring Bill Lipton as Virgil HillAlso featuring Agnes Young, Ethel Owen, James Stevens, Bill Smith, Charles Eggleston, Bill Griffiths, and Jason Johnson Support the podcast monthly at https://patreon.gre…
The Saint: The Baseball Murder (EP5026)
Ep 245 · Jul 27, 2026 · 37 min
Today's Mystery: Simon Templar investigates rumors that a minor league baseball team is about to throw an important game. His inquiry leads him to a beautiful woman, a dangerous fixer, and a young pitching phenom whose promising career may be destroyed before he ever reaches the major leagues. Original Radio Broadcast: September 17, 1950 Originating from Hollywood Starring Vincent Price as Simon Templar, The Saint Also featuring Gloria Blondell, Jack Moyles, Hal March, Ed Max, Bob Clark, and Lar…
Counterspy: The Arrogant Arsonist (A0108)
Ep 244 · Jul 25, 2026 · 35 min
Today's Mystery: An international smuggling ring is threatened when a federal grand jury closes in on one of its American front companies. To cover their tracks, the organization's ruthless mastermind summons a professional arsonist to destroy the evidence before Counterspy agents can stop them. Original Radio Broadcast: March 14, 1950 Originating in New York Starring Don MacLaughlin as David Harding and Mandel Kramer as Harry Peters. Also featuring Jesse Crawford (music). Written by Edward J. A…
Yours Truly Johnny Dollar: The Life at Steak Matter (EP5025)
Ep 243 · Jul 24, 2026 · 27 min
Today's Mystery: Johnny r is summoned by the eccentric Alvin Peabody Cartwright, who insists the matter is urgent. But when Johnny arrives, Cartwright has vanished, blood is found in the garage, and every clue points to murder—unless appearances are deceiving. Original Radio Broadcast: June 20, 1959 Originating in Hollywood Starring Bob Bailey as Johnny Dollar. Also featuring Virginia Gregg, Gene Tatum, Howard McNear, Forrest Lewis, Joseph Kearns, and Paul Dubov. Written, produced, and directed…
Dragnet: The Big Bunco (EP5024)
Ep 242 · Jul 23, 2026 · 40 min
Today's Mystery: An experienced confidence man returns to Los Angeles with the same polished investment scam, cheating trusting victims out of thousands of dollars. As Sergeant Joe Friday begins breaking in a new partner, the detectives race to stop the swindler before he can disappear with another fortune. Original Radio Broadcast: April 17, 1952 Originating in Hollywood Starring Jack Webb as Sergeant Joe Friday.Also featuring Martin Milner as Officer Bill Lockwood, Marian Richman, and Vic Rodm…
Broadway's My Beat: The John Mooney Murder Case (EP5023)
Ep 241 · Jul 22, 2026 · 38 min
Today's Mystery: When a man unknowingly passes a stolen thousand-dollar bill from a long-unsolved payroll robbery, Detective Danny Clover follows a trail that leads from Broadway's underworld to a string of murders. As more bodies fall, Danny races to uncover who has been hiding the stolen money for the past five years. Original Radio Broadcast: March 22, 1952 Originating in Hollywood Starring Larry Thor as Detective Danny Clover.Also featuring Charles Calvert, Jack Kruschen, Charlotte Lawrence,…
The Big Story: Poker Game Ends in Death (EP5022)
Ep 240 · Jul 21, 2026 · 29 min
Today’s Mystery: When a suburban poker game ends in a deadly holdup, veteran Chicago reporter Bill Doherty becomes intrigued by the teenage brother of one of the dead gunmen. As evidence mounts against the youth, Doherty sets out to determine whether the frightened suspect is a killer—or another victim of the crime. Original Radio Broadcast: March 21, 195 1Originating in New York Starring John Larkin as Bill Doherty.Also featuring Joseph Julian, Jack Grimes, Larry Haines, Bryna Raeburn, and Park…
The Saint: Cupid and Corpse (EP5021)
Ep 239 · Jul 20, 2026 · 35 min
Today's Mystery:Simon Templar's plans for a carefree day with Ann Morley are interrupted when the murder of a ticket broker draws them into a dangerous mystery. Pursued by hired gunmen and faced with a growing list of suspects, The Saint follows a twisting trail that seems to center on a prominent warehouse owner. Original Radio Broadcast Date: August 20, 1950 Originating from HollywoodStarring: Vincent Price as Simon Templar Also featuring Shirley Mitchell, Barbara Eiler, Jack Moyles, Tom Brown…
Philip Marlowe: Heir for G-String (Encore) (EP5020s)
Ep 238 · Jul 19, 2026 · 34 min
Marlowe goes searching in the seedy part of town for an heir to $5,000. Original Air Date: August 25, 1951 Starring Gerald Mohr as Philip Marlowe Support the show monthly at https://patreon.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 at 208-991-4783 Follow us on Instagram at http://instagram.com/greatdetectives Follow us on Twitter@radiodetectives Join us again tomorrow for another…
Words at War: The Ship (Encore) (A0106)
Ep 237 · Jul 18, 2026 · 33 min
Today's Adventure: A British light cruiser escorts a desperately needed convoy to Malta when the Italian fleet appears on the horizon, threatening to overwhelm the outnumbered Allied force. As the officers and crew of the HMS Artemis face impossible odds, courage, discipline, and tactical ingenuity are put to the ultimate test. Original Radio Broadcast: July 24, 1943 Originating from New York Program: Words at WarBased on the novel The Ship by C. S. Forester.Starring House Jameson, Alan Bunce, V…
Philip Marlowe: Young Man's Fancy (Encore) (EP5020)
Ep 236 · Jul 17, 2026 · 34 min
Today's Mystery: Marlowe becomes concerned with the strange behavior of the man who runs the neighborhood fruit stand. Original Air Date: July 28, 1951 Starring Gerald Mohr as Philip Marlowe Support the show monthly at https://patreon.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 at 208-991-4783 Follow us on Instagram at http://instagram.com/greatdetectives Follow us on Twitter @radi…
Philip Marlowe: The Long Way Home (Encore) (EP5019)
Ep 235 · Jul 16, 2026 · 34 min
Today's Mystery: An older man hires to Marlowe to find his pretty young wife. Original Air Date: August 4, 1951 Starring Gerald Mohr as Philip Marlowe Support the show monthly at https://patreon.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 fo…
Philip Marlowe: The Good Neighbor Policy (Encore) (EP5018)
Ep 234 · Jul 15, 2026 · 34 min
Today's Mystery: A mix-up with his phone lines leads Marlowe to a snippy neighbor and a gun at his back. Original Air Date: July 28, 1951 Starring Gerald Mohr as Philip Marlowe Support the show monthly at https://patreon.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…
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