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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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Candy Matson, OTR Detective, Podcast

Candy Matson: Valley of the Moon (Encore) (EP4878)

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Candy goes on vacation at a dude ranch at the Valley of the Moon and quickly runs into murder.

Original Air Date: December 17, 1949

Originating from San Francisco

Starring: Natalie Masters as Candy Matson

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Amazing World of Radio, Podcast

Hawaii Calls 1949 New Years Eve Program (AWR0292)

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A broadcast of the most beloved Hawaiian songs of 1949 as the popular series bids aloha to 1949.

Original Radio Broadcast Date: December 29, 1949

Originating from Honolulu

Hosted by Webley Edwards

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Nick Carter, OTR Detective, Podcast

Nick Carter: The Case of the Haunted Burial Cave (Encore) (EP4877)

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Nick is called in by an anthropologist to investigate when he’s attacked at the site of a Native American burial ground.

Original Air Date: May 16, 1954

Originating from New York

Starring: Lon Clark as Nick Carter

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Nick Carter: The Echo of Death (Encore) (EP4876)

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Nick Carter flies to beautiful Echo Canyon to investigate the disappearance of a famous financial correspondent.

Original Air Date: July 6, 1943

Originating in New York

Starring Lon Clark as Nick Carter

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Casebook of Gregory Hood, OTR Detective, Podcast

The Casebook of Gregory Hood: The Double Diamond (Encore) (EP4875e)

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Gregory Hood investigates the theft of a diamond in mid-flight.

Original Air Date: August 5, 1946

Starring: Gale Gordon as Gregory Hood

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OTR Detective, Podcast

Lux Radio Theater: Bullets or Ballots (Encore) (A0048)

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A tough cop (Edward G. Robinson) is kicked off the force and goes to work for a criminal gang, but one of the bosses’ top lieutenants (Humphrey Bogart) is suspicious.

Original Air Date: April 17, 1939

Originating from Hollywood

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CBS, OTR Detective, Podcast, Yours Truly Johnny Dollar

Yours Truly Johnny Dollar: The Malibu Mystery Matter (EP4875)

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Today’s Mystery:

Johnny goes to Malibu to investigate the sinking of a $150,000 yacht.

Original Radio Broadcast Date: September 7, 1958

Originated from Hollywood

Starring: Bob Bailey as Johnny Dollar; Paula Winslowe; Ben Wright; Jack Kruschen; Jack Edwards; Marvin Miller; Joseph Kearn

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