Welcome to the Great Detectives of Old Time Radio! A podcast featuring the best vintage detective radio programs. Each week from Monday through Saturday, we feature six of Old Time Radio's great detective series from the beginning of the show to its very last episode. And as a bonus, twice a month we also post a public domain movie or TV mystery or detective show video.
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YOURS TRULY, JOHNNY DOLLAR THE FALCON DANGEROUS ASSIGNMENT DRAGNET MR. CHAMELEON MEET MISS SHERLOCK… and more!
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Golden Age Article
Radio’s Most Essential People Countdown #24-#23
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Previous Posts: 26-25, 28-27, 30-29, 33-31, 36-34, 39-37, 42-40, 45-43, 48-46, 51-49, 54-52, 57-55, 60-58, 65-61, 70-66, 71-75, 76-80, 81-85, 86-90, 91-95, 96-100
24) Kate Smith
Kate Smith was one of radio’s most enduring personalities. Her first radio program Kate Smith Sings begain airing in 1931. Her last program left the air in August 1958. During her time on the radio, she hosted variety programs, singing programs, and a daily talk show. Her show would provide launching pads for such great stars as the Aldrich Family, Abbott and Costello, and Jackie Gleason. Smith’s signature song was her rendention of God Bless America which she first introduced in 1938. Her beautiful voice and a genial manner makes her one of radio’s must listen to stars.
23) Brace Beemer
There are few programs that are more associated with the Golden Age of Radio than that of the Lone Ranger. While officially produced as a children’s show, it had and still has many adult fans and Beemer was the best known voice of the Lone Ranger. Before he became the voice of the Lone Ranger, he handled the Ranger’s personal appearances because the then-star Earle Graser didn’t seem to look the part, and he also apparently did some fill-in parts. However, when Graser died, Beemer became radio’s full time Lone Ranger for thirteen years and the vast majority of surving recordings feature Beamer. He was forbidden from taking other acting roles while playing the Lone Ranger.
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CBS, Podcast, The Line Up
EP0848: Line Up: Gas Station of Robbery and Murder
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Guthrie searches for a man who committed a murderer while robbing a gas station.
Original Air Date: September 16, 1950
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Golden Age Article, Hercule Poirot
Telefilm Review: Hickory Dickory Dock
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In Hickory Dickory Dock, the second episode of Poirot’s sixth season, Poirot becomes concerned when the usually infallible Miss Lemmon turns in some typed correspondence with three errors. It turns out that she’s concerned about her sister who works at a hostel for college students where many small thefts have been occurring. Poirot steps in to try and stop the thefts, and all appears to be well when the thief of most of the items admits her responsibility and returns the items.
However, matters take a more sinister turn when the thief is murdered. Poirot investigates and runs into intrigue and international crime. As usual, the recurring cast is top notch to Suchet with Philip Jackson turning in another strong performance as Chief Inspector Japp. However, the mystery itself is incredibly well-done. It’s complex but not convoluted making this film a must-see for fans of classic mysteries.
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1949-54 Johnny Dollar, CBS, Podcast, Yours Truly Johnny Dollar
EP0847: Yours Truly Johnny Dollar: The Bilked Baroness Matter
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Johnny looks for jewels stolen from a wealthy woman.
Original Air Date: May 18, 1954
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Mutual, Podcast, Sherlock Holmes, Sherlock Old Time Radio
EP0846:Sherlock Holmes: The Adventure of the Golden Pince-Nez
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Sherlock Holmes’ investigates the mysterious death of a scholar’s assistant.
Original Air Date: April 25, 1949
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Let George Do It, Mutual, Podcast
EP0845: Let George Do It: The Violent Van Pattons
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A young woman fearing a violent reaction from her controlling uncle hires George to break the news of her marriage. George finds himself investigating a murder instead.
Original Air Date: June 9, 1952
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A Life in Your Hands, Gentlemen Detectives, NBC, Podcast
EP0844: A Life in Your Hands: Carl Fortune
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Carl Fortune was found dead in his car from Carbon Monoxide Poisoning, indicating suicide. But was it really suicide?
Original: July 25, 1950
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