Bob Bailey & Virginia Gregg

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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Broadway's My Beat, CBS, OTR Detective, Podcast

Broadway’s My Beat: The Mario la Vecchia Murder Case (EP4691)

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Today’s Mystery:

A young, one-armed ex-policeman is found shot to death.

Original Radio Broadcast Date: June 2, 1950

Originating from Hollywood

Starring: Larry Thor as Lieutenant Danny Clover; Charles Calvert as Sergeant Gino Tartaglia; Georgia Ellis; Byron Kane; Jay Novello; Jane Webb; Georgia Backus; Clayton Post

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Charlie Chan, OTR Detective, Podcast, Syndicated

Charlie Chan: The Landini Murder Case: Blind Sight and Blackmail (EP4690)

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Today’s Mystery:

Inspector Chan has to deal with an ill-advised outburst about the dead woman, a lie about an inconsequential lie, and an observation from the blind former sheriff.

Original Radio Broadcast Date: 1935 or 1936

Originating in Los Angeles

Starring: Walter Connolly as Inspector Charlie Chan

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NBC, OTR Detective, Podcast, The Falcon

The Falcon: The Case of the Menacing Mamselle (EP4689)

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Today’s Mystery:

A man is in Paris to find the woman who betrayed his brother to the Nazis.

Original Radio Broadcast Date: June 26, 1952

Originating from New York

Starring: Les Damon as The Falcon, Ralph Bell; Ken Lynch

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Video Theater

Dragnet: The Big Cast (Video Theater 292)

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Follow the tense investigation led by Joe Friday and his partner Ed Jacobs as they unravel the mystery surrounding the disappearance of Paul Davis and confront the man (Lee Marvin) they suspect of killing him.

Season 1, Episode 5

Original Air Date: February 14, 1952

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