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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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Mr. Chameleon: The Party Girl Murder Case (EP4494)

Karl Swenson

Today’s Mystery:

A disabled man’s wife, who had worked as an escort, is murdered.

Original Radio Broadcast Date: November 16, 1949

Originating from New York City

Starring: Karl Swenson as Mister Chameleon; Frank Butler as Sergeant Dave Arnold

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Broadway’s My Beat: The Val Dane Murder Case (EP4493)

Larry Thor

Today’s Mystery:

A famous author is found dead of starvation in a locked room full of canned food.

Original Radio Broadcast Date: August 25, 1949

Originating in Hollywood

Starring: Larry Thor as Lieutenant Danny Clover; Charles Calvert as Sergeant Gino Tartaglia; William Conrad

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Bulldog Drummond: Death Rides a Racehorse (EP4492)


Today’s Mystery:

A horse-racing jockey calls Captain Drummond for help but is murdered before Drummond can speak to him.

Original Radio Broadcast Date: March 3, 1948

Originating in New York

Starring: Ned Wever as Bulldog Drummond; Luis Van Rooten as Denny

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The Falcon: The Case of the Curious Cop (EP4491)

Les Damon

Today’s Mystery:

A policeman disappears while trying to shake down a gambling joint owner.

Original Radio Broadcast Date: May 20, 1951

Originating from New York

Starring: Les Damon as The Falcon; Ken Lynch as Sergeant Corbett; Mandel Kramer

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Bulldog Drummond in Africa (Video Theater 279)

Hugh Drummond’s wedding is delayed yet again when he has to go to Africa to rescue Colonel Nielsen. Join us as Captain Drummond navigates a series of comedic and thrilling events leading up to his wedding day, involving missing trousers, kidnapped colonels, and a daring rescue mission in Africa. With stellar performances from HB Warner, Heather Angel, J. Carrol Naish, and a young Anthony Quinn, this episode is packed with action, humor, and unexpected twists. Tune in for a delightful mix of suspense and comedy!

Original Release Date: August 5, 1938

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Yours Truly Johnny Dollar: The Lorko Diamonds Matter Omnibus (EP4490s)

Bob Bailey

Today’s Mystery:

Johnny is sent to Algeria to investigate the disappearance of $100,000 in diamonds

Original Radio Broadcast Dates: November 7-11, 1955

Originating from Hollywood

Starring: Bob Bailey as Johnny Dollar; Lillian Buyeff; Jack Moyles; Vic Perrin; Gerald Mohr; Lawrence Dobkin; Forrest Lewis; Jay Novello

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Dragnet: The Big Gent, Part One (EP4490)

Today’s Mystery:

Joe Friday and Ben Romero investigate a series of robberies by ex-felons.

Original Radio Broadcast Date: July 20, 1950

Originating from Hollywood

Starring: Jack Webb as Sergeant Joe Friday; Barton Yarborough as Sergeant Ben Romero; Stacy Harris; Herb Butterfield

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