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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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OTR Detective, Podcast

Escape: Operation Fleur De Lys (Encore) (A0052)

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Two OSS Agents (Jack Webb and Elliot Lewis) parachute into occupied France to organize resistance to the Nazis to support the Allied invasion. However, their efforts are threatened by a leak.

Original Air Date: July 14, 1947

Originating from Hollywood

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1949-54 Johnny Dollar, OTR Detective, Podcast

Yours Truly Johnny Dollar: The King’s Necklace Matter (Encore) (EP4885)

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Johnny goes to a private island to investigate the attempted theft of a $250,000 necklace belonging to the owner of the island.

Original Air Date: March 17, 1953

Starring: John Lund as Johnny Dollar; Howard McNear

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OTR Detective, Podcast, The Line Up

The Line Up: The Topaz Earring Murder (Encore) (EP4884)

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An investment advisor is murdered and suspicion falls upon his jilted fiancée.

Original Air Date: November 23, 1950

Originating in Hollywood

Starring: Bill Johnstone as Lieutenant Ben Guthrie; Wally Maher as Sergeant Matt Groebs; Howard McNear

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Let George Do It, OTR Detective, Podcast

Let George Do It: Man Under the Elm Tree (Encore) (EP4883)

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George goes to a quiet college town, sent by a man who fears a lodger at his sister’s inn is up to no good. He finds an eccentric professor who seems to know something about the death of the lady’s husband.

Original Air Date: September 26, 1949

Originating from Hollywood

Starring: Bob Bailey as George Valentine; Frances Robinson as Brooksie; Howard McNear

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