Tag: Detective Radio Drama

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

Broadway’s My Beat: The Andrew Jenkins Case (EP4427)

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Anthony Ross

Today’s Mystery:

A woman visiting New York from Indiana for her anniversary reports her husband missing.

Original Radio Broadcast Date: March 6, 1949

Originating in New York City

Starring: Anthony Ross as Lieutenant Danny Clover; Tom Hoyer; Charlotte Holland; Frank Butler; Jean Carson; Maurice Godfield

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Bulldog Drummond, Mutual, OTR Detective, Podcast

Bulldog Drummond: The Case of the Double Death (EP4426)

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Today’s Mystery:

While Drummond and Denny are dining at a restaurant, Denny’s hat and umbrella disappear. Then Denny is arrested for murder based on the hat and umbrella being found at the murder scene.

Original Radio Broadcast Date:April 16, 1945

Originating in New York

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

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NBC, OTR Detective, Podcast, The Falcon

The Falcon: The Case of the Practical Choker (EP4425)

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Les Damon

Today’s Mystery:

Mike is hired by a gambler who is suspsected of murdering a man who owed him a large debt.

Original Radio Broadcast Date: February 25, 1951

Originating from New York

Starring: Les Damon as the Falcon; Ken Lynch as Sergeant Corbett; Mandel Kramer; Ann Williams

Article on the history of laws on margarine

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CBS, OTR Detective, Podcast, Yours Truly Johnny Dollar

Yours Truly Johnny Dollar: The Molly K. Matter Omnibus (Encore) (EP4424e)

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Bob Bailey

Today’s Mystery:

Johnny investigates the sinking of a boat with a $500,000 insurance policy and a captain who tries to stop him from getting to the truth.

Original Radio Broadcast Dates: October 10-14, 1956

Originating from Hollywood

Starring: Bob Bailey as Johnny Dollar; Virginia Gregg; Peter Leeds; Barney Phillips; Vic Perrin; James McCallion; Hy Averback

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Dragnet, NBC, OTR Detective, Podcast, Procedural

Dragnet: The Big Knife (EP4424)

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Today’s Mystery:

Joe Friday and Ben Romero are summoned to a local high school where there have been a series of knifings of female students.

Original Radio Broadcast Date: May 11, 1950

Originating from Hollywood

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

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CBS, OTR Detective, Podcast, Yours Truly Johnny Dollar

Yours Truly Johnny Dollar: The Meek Memorial Matter (EP4423)

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Bob Bailey

Today’s Mystery:

Johnny investigates the theft of a first draft of the Gettysburg Address from a private museum in New Bedford, Massachusetts, which is owned by a wealthy, blind woman.

Original Radio Broadcast Date: March 3, 1957

Originating from Hollywood

Starring: Bob Bailey as Johnny Dollar; Lawrence Dobkin; Marvin Miller; Bert Holland; Virginia Gregg; Peggy Webber; Jack Moyles; Hans Conried

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CBS, Keen and Company, Mr. Chameleon, OTR Detective, Podcast

Mr. Chameleon: The Case of the Murdered Movie Star (EP4422)

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Karl Swenson

Today’s Mystery:

A snobbish “gentleman” movie star is murdered.

Original Radio Broadcast Date:August 17, 1949

Originating from New York City

Starring: Karl Swenson as Mister Chameleon

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Dangerous Assignment, NBC, OTR Detective, Podcast

Dangerous Assignment: Picking up a Bomb (EP4421)

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Today’s Mystery: Steve is called to Saigon when a reporter tried to blackmail him into carrying a suitcase containing a bomb.

Original Radio Broadcast Date:July 8, 1953

Originated in Hollywood

Stars: Brian Donlevy as Steve Mitchell, Herb Butterfield as the Commissioner, Jack Moyles, Jan Arvann, Hal Girard, Ted de Corsia

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Bulldog Drummond, Mutual, OTR Detective, Podcast, Syndicated

Bulldog Drummond: Murder Visits Venus (EP4420)

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Today’s Mystery:

Denny spots a woman in a crinoline dress hanging from the flagpole of an office building.

Original Radio Broadcast Date: March 19, 1945

Originating in New York:

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

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NBC, OTR Detective, Podcast, The Falcon

The Falcon: The Case of the Superfluous Murder (EP4419)

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Les Damon

Today’s Mystery:

A man calls The Falcon to find out who betrayed him. The Falcon arrives to find him dead with a suicide note written. However, Sergeant Corbett suspects murder.

Original Radio Broadcast Date: February 18, 1951

Originating from New York

Starring: Les Damon as the Falcon; Ken Lynch as Sergeant Corbett

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Dragnet, NBC, OTR Detective, Podcast, Procedural

Dragnet: The Big Badge (EP4418)

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Today’s Mystery:

A man impersonating a police officer is robbing and assaulting couples in parked cars. Joe Friday and Ben Romero have to catch him.

Original Radio Broadcast Date: May 4, 1950

Originating from Hollywood

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

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CBS, OTR Detective, Podcast, Yours Truly Johnny Dollar

Yours Truly Johnny Dollar: The Templeton Matter (EP4417)

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Bob Bailey

Today’s Mystery:

Johnny goes to Boston to investigate a burglary at the largest jewelry firm in Boston, which led to the shooting of a police officer.

Original Radio Broadcast Date: February 10, 1957

Originating from Hollywood

Starring: Bob Bailey as Johnny Dollar; John Dehner; Peter Leeds; Vic Perrin; James McCallion; Stacy Harris; Virginia Gregg; Marvin Miller

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CBS, Keen and Company, Mr. Chameleon, OTR Detective, Podcast

Mr. Chameleon: The Case of the Murdered Girl’s Ears (EP4416)

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Karl Swenson

Today’s Mystery:

The wife of a store buyer is murdered. But is it really her?

Original Radio Broadcast Date: August 10, 1949

Originating from New York City

Starring: Karl Weber as Mister Chameleon

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Dangerous Assignment, NBC, OTR Detective, Podcast

Dangerous Assignment: Find Anthony Targu (EP4415)

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Today’s Mystery:

Steve travels to Montreal to investigate the supposed death of notorious racketeer Anthony Targu and the mysterious disappearance of Dr. Franklin Dorberg, a well-known plastic surgeon.

Original Radio Broadcast Date: July 1, 1953

Originating in Hollywood

Starring: Brian Donlevy as Steve Mitchell; Herb Butterfield as the Commissioner; Paul Frees; Vivi Janiss; Ben Wright; Peter Leeds; William Conrad

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Bulldog Drummond, Mutual, OTR Detective, Podcast

Bulldog Drummond: The Subway Murder Case (EP4414)

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Today’s Mystery:

A mysterious man with amnesia asks Captain Drummond to meet him on a subway, alleges someone’s try to kill him, and is then murdered.

Original Radio Broadcast Date: July 12, 1943

Originating in New York

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

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