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Cavalcade of America: The Pinkerton Man (EP4550s)

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Lee Bowman

In 1859, legendary private detective Allan Pinkerton tries to solve the year-old case of a bank robbery and the murder of a guard.

Original Air Date: November 18, 1946

Originating in Hollywood

Starring: Lee Bowman as Allan Pinkerton; William Johnstone; Wally Maher; Pinky Parker; Griff Barnett; Lois Corbett; Sarah Selby

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Dragnet: The Big Death (EP4550)

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Today’s Mystery:

A man reports that his ex-boss tried to hire him to murder his wife.

Original Radio Broadcast Date: September 28, 1950

Originating from Hollywood

Starring: Jack Webb as Sergeant Joe Friday; Barton Yarborough as Sergeant Ben Romero

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Yours Truly Johnny Dollar: The Poor Little RIch Girl Matter (EP4549)

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Bob Bailey

Today’s Mystery:

Johnny goes to Los Angeles to investigate a wealthy woman’s suspicious application for $200,000 in life insurance on her husband that she wants to keep secret from him.

Original Radio Broadcast Date: September 1, 1957

Originating from Hollywood

Starring: Bob Bailey as Johnny Dollar; Virginia Gregg; Herb Ellis; Frank Nelson; Marvin Miller; Peter Leeds

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Mr. and Mrs. North, napodpomo, NBC, OTR Detective, Podcast

Mr. and Mrs. North: The Wilbur Wills Matter (EP4548)

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Joseph Curtain and Alice Frost

Today’s Mystery:

A man invites the Norths to his house to solve a murder that hasn’t happened yet – his own.

Original Radio Broadcast Date: May 24, 1944

Originating from New York City

Starring: Joseph Curtain as Jerry North; Alice Frost as Pamela North

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Broadway’s My Beat: The Mary Murdoch Murder Case (EP4547)

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Larry Thor

Today’s Mystery:

The wife of an old-time bootlegger dies in Danny’s office.

Original Radio Broadcast Date: January 7, 1950

Originating in Hollywood

Starring: Larry Thor as Lieutenant Danny Clover; Charles Calvert as Sergeant Gino Tartaglia; Jack Moyles

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Bulldog Drummond: Death Under the Big Top (EP4546)

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Today’s Mystery:

A beautiful woman at the circus asks Captain Drummond to embrace her, and gives him a gun that leads him to investigate a murder in a high-wire act.

Original Radio Broadcast Date: July 7, 1948

Originating in New York

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

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Passing Parade: Election Footnotes

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This week’s we’re serving up an episode of John Nesbit’s “The Passing Parade.” Originally aired on December 6, 1936, this episode offers a fascinating glimpse into the political and cultural landscape of the time with a series of short, compelling vignettes. From the amusing bets surrounding the 1936 presidential election to the whimsical tale of the whistling mailman, each story is a testament to Nesbit’s masterful storytelling. Discover the legendary Emperor Norton, a beloved San Francisco figure whose eccentric dreams and proclamations left an indelible mark on the city. This episode captures the essence of a bygone era, blending humor, history, and humanity in a way that only Nesbit could.

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The Emperor Norton Trust

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Falcon: The Case of Plenty Twenty (EP4545)

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Les Damon

Today’s Mystery:

An engraver, who has created high-quality counterfeit plates, is murdered.

Original Radio Broadcast Date: July 25, 1951

Originating from New York

Starring: Les Damon as The Falcon; Chuck Webster as Sergeant Corbett; Bill Zuckert; Ralph Bell

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Dragnet: The Big Pair (EP4544)

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Today’s Mystery:

A twelve-year-old and a grandfather return from a trip to Indiana to find all their belongings from their home stolen.

Original Radio Broadcast Date: September 21, 1950

Originating from Hollywood

Starring: Jack Webb as Sergeant Joe Friday; Barton Yarborough as Sergeant Ben Romero

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Yours Truly Johnny Dollar: The Smokey Sleeper Matter (EP4543)

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Bob Bailey

Today’s Mystery:

Johnny is sent to Vineland, New Jersey to find out if a fire that destroyed $80,000 in mattresses was arson.

Original Radio Broadcast Date: August 25, 1957

Originating from Hollywood

Starring: Bob Bailey as Johnny Dollar; Russell Thorson; Jack Edwards; Will Wright; Paul Dubov; Lawrence Dobkin

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Mr. and Mrs. North: The Little Man Who Wasn’t There (EP4542)

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Joseph Curtain and Alice Frost

Today’s Mystery:

A little man dies on the Norths’ door as a warning that someone wants to kill Pamela North.

Original Radio Broadcast Date: April 12, 1944

Originating from New York City

Starring: Joseph Curtain as Jerry North; Alice Frost as Pamela North

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Broadway’s My Beat: The John Lomax Murder Case (EP4541)

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Larry Thor

Today’s Mystery:

Around New Year’s Eve, a drunk in a skid row hotel claims to be a man who was supposed to have died in a hit-and-run.

Original Radio Broadcast Date:December 31, 1949

Originating in Hollywood

Starring: Larry Thor as Lieutenant Danny Clover; Charles Calvert as Sergeant Gino Tartaglia; Jeanette Nolan; Jay Novello; Leo Penn; Fred Howard; Bob Bruce; Barton Yarborough

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Bulldog Drummond: The Case of the Dead Beat (EP4540)

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Today’s Mystery:

A ex-con trying to go straight claims that someone’s trying to kill him and asks Captain Drummond for help.

Original Radio Broadcast Date: June 30, 1948

Originating in New York

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

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Adventures in Research: Eyes and Ears for Millions, Part One

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Dive into the fascinating world of early radio broadcasting as we go back to the dawn of commercial broadcasting. This episode of Adventures in Research hosted by Paul Shannon explores the thrilling journey of how radio broadcasting began, with insights from Dr. Phillips Thomas, a research engineer with firsthand knowledge of the events that shaped the industry. Experience the excitement of the first scheduled radio broadcast, the 1920 Harding-Cox presidential election returns, and discover how this monumental event paved the way for modern broadcasting.

Originally aired on November 21, 1944

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The Falcon: The Case of the Cautious Cousin (EP4539)

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Les Damon

Today’s Mystery:

A man is poisoned in the presence of The Falcon and the finger of suspicion is pointed at the victim’s cousin.

Original Radio Broadcast Date: July 18, 1951

Originating from New York

Starring: Les Damon as The Falcon; Chuck Webster as Sergeant Corbett

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