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.
Along the way, I'll provide you my commentary and offer you opportunities to interact.
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- Your host, Adam Graham
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YOURS TRULY, JOHNNY DOLLAR THE FALCON DANGEROUS ASSIGNMENT DRAGNET MR. CHAMELEON THIN MAN… and more!
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CBS, Keen and Company, Mr. Chameleon, OTR Detective, Podcast
Mr. Chameleon: The Bizarre Motive Murder Case (EP4374)
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Today’s Mystery:
The fiancée of a classical musician is murdered while at a concert.
Original Radio Broadcast Date: June 22, 1949
Originated from New York City
Starring: Karl Swenson as Mister Chameleon
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Dangerous Assignment, NBC, OTR Detective, Podcast
Dangerous Assignment: A Trap in Freedom House (EP4373)
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Today’s Mystery:
Steve goes to London to investigate an apparent traitor at an organization that’s supposed to help refugees from behind the Iron Curtain, but is instead getting them sent back.
Original Radio Broadcast Date: April 22, 1953
Originating in Hollywood
Starring: Brian Donlevy as Steve Mitchell; Herb Butterfield as the Commissioner; Jan Arvan; Jean Tatum; Jeanne Bates; Tony Barrett; Paul Dubov
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CBS, OTR Detective, Podcast, Thin Man
Thin Man: The Case of the Moon Murder (EP4372)
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Today’s Mystery:
Nick and Nora are hoping for romance under a full moon. Instead, they stumble across a dead man being buried in the middle of the street.
Original Radio Broadcast Date: November 25, 1945
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Originating in New York:
Starring: Les Tremayne as Nick Charles; Claudia Morgan as Nora Charles; Larry Haines
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NBC, OTR Detective, Podcast, The Falcon
The Falcon: The Case of the Raw Deal (EP4371)
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Today’s Mystery:
Mike Waring is hired by a group of businessmen who were robbed of $65,000 in cash at a high stakes poker game.
Original Radio Broadcast Date: December 10, 1950
Originating from New York
Starring: Les Damon as the Falcon; Ken Paxton as Sergeant Corbett; Larry Haines
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Dragnet, NBC, OTR Detective, Podcast, Procedural
Dragnet: The Big Thank You (EP4370)
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Today’s Mystery: A parole officer asks Friday and Romero to look into the apparent disappearance of a woman who had a convicted murderess paroled to her.
Original Radio Broadcast Date: March 9, 1950
Originating from Hollywood
Starring: Jack Webb as Sergeant Joe Friday; Barton Yarborough as Sergeant Ben Romero; Herb Butterfield; Jack Kruschen; Don Diamond
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CBS, OTR Detective, Podcast, Yours Truly Johnny Dollar
Yours Truly Johnny Dollar: The Burning Carr Matter (EP4369)
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Today’s Mystery:
Johnny goes to Sarasota to investigate a series of fires at lumber yards, and finds himself investigating a murder.
Original Radio Broadcast Dates: December 9, 1956
Originating from Hollywood
Starring: Bob Bailey as Johnny Dollar; Virginia Gregg; Parley Baer; Vic Perrin; Bob Bruce; Harry Bartell; Vivi Janiss; Tony Barrett; Junius Matthews
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CBS, Keen and Company, Mr. Chameleon, OTR Detective, Podcast
Mr. Chameleon: The Roof Garden Murder Case (EP4368)
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Today’s Mystery:
A woman is pushed off the roof of an eighteen-story building.
Original Radio Broadcast Date: June 15, 1949
Originated from New York City
Starring: Karl Swenson as Mister Chameleon
Information from Kootenai County on Clark House
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