Tag: Old Time Radio

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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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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Broadway’s My Beat: The Charles and Jane 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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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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Yours Truly Johnny Dollar: The Three Sisters Matter (EP4615)

Bob Bailey

Today’s Mystery:

Johnny is called up to Green Mountain, Colorado to investigate the disappearance of a famous pianist.

Original Radio Broadcast Date: October 27, 1957

Originating from Hollywood

Starring: Bob Bailey as Johnny Dollar; Joseph Kearns; Vic Perrin; Virginia Gregg; Lucille Meredith; Lillian Buyeff; Bill James

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Mr. and Mrs. North: Accidents on the Ice Rink (EP4614)

Joseph Curtain and Alice Frost

Today’s Mystery:

An ice skater and her rink-owner stepfather each think the other is trying to kill them. The Norths suspect someone’s trying to kill them both.

Original Radio Broadcast Date: January 3, 1950

Originating from New York City

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

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Broadway’s My Beat: The Dr. Robert Stafford Murder Case (EP4613)

Larry Thor

Today’s Mystery:

Danny investigates when an unidentified man is found murdered in an elevator.

Original Radio Broadcast Date: March 10, 1950

Originating in Hollywood

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

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The Falcon: The Case of the Grand Gamble (EP4611)

Les Damon

Today’s Mystery:

A woman hires The Falcon to protect a gambling racketeer.

Original Radio Broadcast Date: March 16, 1952

Originating from New York

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

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Dragnet: The Big Parrot (EP4610)

Today’s Mystery:

A married couple is found murdered in their room with a dead parrot.

Original Radio Broadcast Date: November 16, 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 Mary Grace Matter (EP4609)

Bob Bailey

Today’s Mystery:

Johnny goes to New York to investigate the murder of an old girlfriend.

Original Radio Broadcast Date: October 20, 1957

Originating from Hollywood

Starring: Bob Bailey as Johnny Dollar; Vic Perrin; Les Tremayne; Paula Winslowe; Frank Nelson; Byron Kane; Jeanne Tatum

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Mr. and Mrs. North: Call Me Choo Choo (EP4608)

Joseph Curtain and Alice Frost

Today’s Mystery:

Pam and Jerry hear a clarinet being played in the middle of the country near a wrecked car.

Original Radio Broadcast Date: December 9, 1947

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 Joe Quito Murder Case (EP4607)

Larry Thor

Today’s Mystery:

An ex-con who just got out of prison is murdered right after speaking to Danny.

Original Radio Broadcast Date: March 3, 1950

Originating in Hollywood

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

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