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ABC, Counterspy, NBC, OTR Detective, Podcast

Counterspy: The Courageous Come-On (A0110)

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Today’s Adventure:

Counterspy chief David Harding investigates a charity that claims to help disabled veterans and workers prepare for new careers. When a courageous insider exposes the organization’s true purpose, Harding devises a plan to protect the legitimate cause while bringing a confidence man to justice.

Original Radio Broadcast: September 8, 1949

Originating from New York

Starring Don MacLaughlin as David Harding and Mandel Kramer as Peters

Also featuring Virginia Gregg

Directed by William M. Sweets

Dramatized by Palmer Thompson

Music by Jesse Crawford

A Philip H. Lord production for Pepsi-Cola

The program concludes with a special message prepared by Vice President Alvin W. Barkley regarding employment opportunities for disabled veterans and workers.

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Dragnet, NBC, OTR Detective, Podcast, Procedural

Dragnet: The Big Want Ad (EP4864

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Joe Friday and Ben Romero investigate a case where conmen are victimizing peoople who place newspaper ads to sell their cars.

Original Radio Broadcast Date: October 4, 1951

Originating from Hollywood

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

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Video Theater

Racket Squad: The Soft Touch (Video Theater 276)

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As hotel guests gather following a fire, a series of cons unfold, involving counterfeit money, smuggled furs, and a web of deceit. Join us as we navigate through this clever and suspenseful narrative, revealing the cunning minds of criminals and the ever-watchful eyes of law enforcement.

Original Air Date: May 1, 1952

Season 2, Episode 38

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CBS, OTR Detective, Podcast, Yours Truly Johnny Dollar

EP3535: Yours Truly Johnny Dollar: The Chicago Fraud Matter

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John Lund

Johnny goes to Chicago to investigate a man whose life was recently insured for $50,000 and who died…of malnutrition.

Original Air Date: February 6, 1953

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NBC, OTR Detective, Podcast, Procedural, The Silent Men

EP3530: The Silent Men: Miracle Cure for Cancer

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A USPS special agent investigates fraudulent mail severely ill people living rural areas that their cancer can be cured by worthless powders.

Original Air Date: May 14, 1952

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CBS, Man Called X, OTR Detective, Podcast

EP3341: Man Called X: The Pickled Chemist

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Herbert Marshall
The Man Called X follows a lead that indicates a friend of Pegon may have sold useless pesticides to be used in South America.

Original Air Date: March 14, 1948
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CBS, Man Called X, OTR Detective, Podcast, Syndicated

EP3191: The Man Called X: No One Wins On Zero

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George Raft

Ken Thurston goes to Monte Carlo to search for Pegon when he learns that he’s fraudulently claimed information for a weapon of mass destruction.

Original Air Date: October 2, 1947

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CBS, Man Called X, OTR Detective, Podcast

EP3173: Man Called X: Till Death Do Us Part

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George Raft

Ken travels to Lisbon to investigate a racket that helps women get into the U.S. through fraudulent marriages.

Original Air Date: August 7, 1947

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OTR Detective, Podcast

EP3104: Dragnet: The Big Fraud (Jack Webb Centennial)

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Jack Webb

Friday and Smith investigate when two impersonate police offers and shake down a visiting businessman.

Original Air Date: October 27, 1953

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Boston Blackie, NBC, OTR Detective, Podcast, S11import

EP2982: Boston Blackie: The Charity Ring Murders

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Richard Kollmar
Blackie investigates when a charity casino fundraiser Mary signed a letter for turns out to be a fraud.

Original Air Date: March 23, 1949

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Racket Squad, Video Theater

Video Theater 0145: Racket Squad: The Christmas Caper

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A lovable old man is roped into working for a fraudulent charity Santa ring.

Original Air Date: December 25, 1952

Season 3, Episode 15

CBS, OTR Detective, Podcast, Yours Truly Johnny Dollar

EP2305: Yours Truly Johnny Dollar: The Super Salesman Matter

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Bob Bailey

 

Johnny is called in when suspicion for switching a genuine jewel with a fake copy falls on the jeweler who identified the switch.

Original Air Date: October 10, 1960

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OTR Detective, Podcast, Syndicated, The Avenger, The Avenger and I.A. Moto

The Avenger: Ghost Murder (EP1834)

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Jim investigates a spiritualist who claims to be able to make contact with the dead.

Original Air Date: December 27, 1945

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Yours Truly Johnny Dollar: The Wayward Diamonds Matter (EP1747)

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An insurance agent’s oversight has Johnny following up on last week’s case as he has to prove fraud against a woman whose paste diamonds set him on the trail of her husband.

Original Air Date: September 14, 1958
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