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Mathew Slade, Private Investigator: Pattern for a Frame (EP4630)

Today’s Mystery:

Mathew finds himself accused of murder while working with a Congressman on a corruption probe of a racketeer.

Original Radio Broadcast Date: October 11, 1964

Originating in Hollywood

Starring: William Wintersole as Mathew Slade; Sylvia Walden as Jonesy; Norman Belkin as Sergeant Sid Dinelli; Karl Swenson as Lieutenant Flagg

Aired as Starlight Mystery Theater. Also known as Matthew Slade, Private Investigator.

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The Falcon: The Case of the Jumping Jack (EP4629)

Les Damon

Today’s Mystery:

A woman hires The Falcon because she suspects that her husband has hired a private eye to follow her.

Original Radio Broadcast Date: April 20, 1952

Originating from New York

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

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Dragnet: The Big Picture (EP4628)

Today’s Mystery:

Joe Friday and Ben Romero investigate a racket that’s taking advantage of teenage girls and getting them to pose for pornographic pictures.

Original Radio Broadcast Date: December 7, 1950

Originating from Hollywood

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

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Yours Truly Johnny Dollar: The Alkali Mike Matter (EP4627)

Bob Bailey

Today’s Mystery:

An eccentric, wealthy man, with life insurance, is dead, and Johnny’s old friend Meg is the prime suspect.

Original Radio Broadcast Date: November 10, 1957

Originating from Hollywood

Starring: Bob Bailey as Johnny Dollar; Harry Bartell; Virginia Gregg; Dick Keith; Peter Leeds; Jeanne Tatum; Frank Gerstle

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Mr. and Mrs. North: Who KIlled Mr. Stefano? (EP4626)

Joseph Curtain and Alice Frost

Today’s Mystery:

A popular baritone is murdered, and suspicion falls on his agent’s secretary, but Pam thinks she’s innocent.

Original Radio Broadcast Date: December 6, 1950

Originating from New York City

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

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Broadway’s My Beat: The Francie Green Murder Case (EP4625)

Larry Thor

Today’s Mystery:

Danny is called in to find out why someone is trying to murder a twenty-year-old cigarette girl.

Original Radio Broadcast Date: March 24, 1950

Originating in Hollywood

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

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Mathew Slade: A Sweet Scent of Mystery (EP4624)

Today’s Mystery:

A woman asks Slade for help because she believes her daughter was murdered.

Original Radio Broadcast Date: September 27, 1964

Originating in Hollywood

Starring: William Wintersole as Mathew Slade; Sylvia Walden as Jonesy

Aired as Starlight Mystery Theater. Also known as Matthew Slade, Private Investigator

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The Falcon: The Case of the Happy Helpmate (EP4623)

Les Damon

Today’s Mystery:

Mike decides to give a bank guard with a record a break and not tell his employer about the felony conviction. Murder follows.

Original Radio Broadcast Date: April 13, 1952

Originating in New York

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

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Dragnet: The Big Car (EP4622)

Today’s Mystery:

Joe Friday and Ben Romero investigate a series of fifteen market robberies.

Original Radio Broadcast Date: November 30, 1950

Originating from Hollywood

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

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Discussed in this episode:

Wikipedia entry on Sylvester Graham

Petticoats and Pistols article on Graham Bread

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Yours Truly Johnny Dollar: The Model Picture Matter (EP4621)

Bob Bailey

Today’s Mystery:

Johnny is called in to investigate when a model with a $100,000 policy on her face is attacked by a mysterious assailant.

Original Radio Broadcast Date: November 3, 1957

Originating in Hollywood

Starring: Bob Bailey as Johnny Dollar; Virginia Gregg; Lillian Buyeff; Lawrence Dobkin; Herb Ellis; Harry Bartell

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Mr. and Mrs. North: Dime a Dance (EP4620)

Joseph Curtain and Alice Frost

Today’s Mystery:

A dancer at a dance hall gets Pam to come to her apartment by claiming that Jerry was in love with her.

Original Radio Broadcast Date: March 7, 1950

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 Charles and James Kimball Murder Case (EP4619)

Larry Thor

Today’s Mystery:

A young newlywed couple are found shot to death in a car at the bottom of the river.

Original Radio Broadcast Date: March 17, 1950

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Originating in Hollywood

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

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Mathew Slade, Private Investigator: Find Julie Raydon (EP4618)

Today’s Mystery:

Slade investigates the disappearance of a pharmacist’s assistant.

Original Radio Broadcast Date: August 30, 1964 (likely)

Originating in Hollywood

Starring: William Wintersole as Mathew Slade; Norman Belkin as Sergeant Sid Dinelli; Karl Swenson as Lt. Barney Flagg; William O’Connell; John Anniston; Valora Noland; Stuart Levin; Joyce Reed

Aired as Starlight Mystery Theater. Also known as Matthew Slade, Private Investigator.

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The Falcon: The Case of the Murdering Missus (EP4617)

Les Damon

Today’s Mystery:

A jewelry store owner is killed in a robbery gone wrong, and Waring thinks he knows who the killer is.

Original Radio Broadcast Date: March 23, 1952

Originating from New York

Starring: Les Damon as The Falcon; Chuck Webster as Sergeant Corbett; Mandel Kramer; Maurice Tarplin

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Dragnet: The Big Betty (EP4616)

Today’s Mystery:

Joe Friday and Ben Romero investigate a gang of conmen victimizing the loved ones of the recently deceased.

Original Radio Broadcast Date: November 23, 1950

Originating from Hollywood

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

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