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The Great Detectives of Old Time Radio is a podcast featuring the best vintage detective radio programs. Each week from Monday through Saturday, we feature six of Old Time Radio's great detective series from the beginning of the show to its very last episode. And as a bonus, twice a month we also post a public domain movie or TV mystery or detective show video.
Along the way, I'll provide you my commentary and offer you opportunities to interact.
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- Your host, Adam Graham
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Dragnet, NBC, OTR Detective, Podcast, Procedural
Dragnet: The Big In-Laws (EP4834)
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Today’s Mystery:
Joe Friday and Ben Romero investigate a series of truck hijackings.
Original Radio Broadcast Date: August 23, 1951
Originating from Hollywood
Starring: Jack Webb as Sergeant Joe Friday; Barton Yarborough as Sergeant Ben Romero; Barney Philips; Stacy Harris
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Broadway's My Beat, CBS, OTR Detective, Podcast
Broadway’s My Beat: The Harry Foster Murder Case (EP4833)
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Today’s Mystery:
Danny searches for a misssing man who has been stabbed.
Original Radio Broadcast Date: May 5, 1951
Originating from Hollywood
Starring: Larry Thor as Lieutenant Danny Clover; Charles Calvert as Sergeant Gino Tartaglia; Jack Kruschen as Sergeant Muggavan; Lamont Johnson; Cathy Lewis; Virginia Gregg; Herb Vigran; John McGovern
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Charlie Chan, OTR Detective, Podcast, Syndicated
Charlie Chan: Fiery Santa Claus (EP4832)
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Today’s Mystery:
Charlie Chan is on the trail of a serial Romeo who victimizes middle-aged women.
Original Radio Broadcast Date: 1950 or 1951
Originating from Sydney
Starring: William Rees as Charlie Chan; Rodney Jacobs
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Danger with Grainger, OTR Detective, Podcast, Syndicated
Danger with Grainger: Stolen Necklace (EP4831)
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Today’s Mystery:
A woman is in a car accident and wakes up to find her necklace missing.
Original Radio Broadcast Date: 1956 or 1957
Originating from Australia
Starring: Harp McGuire as Steve Grainger
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OTR Detective, Podcast
Casebook of Gregory Hood: Murder in Celluloid (Encore) (EP4830e)
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Today’s Mystery:
Gregory investigates a young actress’s missing imaginary map and finds himself looking into murder and espionage.
Original Air Date: July 1, 1946
Originating from Hollywood
Starring: Gale Gordon as Gregory Hood
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Cloak and Dagger, NBC, OTR Detective, Podcast
Cloak and Dagger: War of Words (A0030)
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Today’s Adventure:
Two OSS agents have to carry forged orders for a Japanese camp commander through a Burman jungle.
Original Radio Broadcast: September 1, 1950
Originating from New York
Starring: Chuck Webster; Ralph Bell; Raymond Edward Johnson; Eric Dressler; Karl Weber; Jerry Jarrett; Joan Alison; Maurice Tarplin; Guy Repp
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CBS, OTR Detective, Podcast, Yours Truly Johnny Dollar
Yours Truly Johnny Dollar: The Blinker Matter (EP4830)
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Today’s Mystery:
Johnny investigates the disappearance of a insured importer.
Original Radio Broadcast Date: July 6, 1950
Originating from Hollywood
Starring: Bob Bailey as Johnny Dollar; Paula Winslowe; D.J. Thompson; Harry Bartell; Stacy Harris; Vic Perrin; Bob Bruce
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