Bob Bailey & Virginia Gregg
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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Danger with Grainger, OTR Detective, Podcast
Danger with Grainger: The Wandering Weapon Case
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Today’s Mystery: An out-of-town visitor is accused of murder when his gun from California is used in the killing.
Original Radio Broadcast Date: 1956 or 1957
Originating from Australia
Starring: Harp McGuire as Steve Grainger
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Tarzan and the Diamonds of Asher: Mistaken Identity, the Map, A Wolf Among the Sheep (A0053)
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Today’s Adventure:
Tarzan is mistaken for a missing American archeologist by dangerous criminals who demand he tell them the location of the land of Asher and “the Father of Diamonds”.
Originating Radio Broadcast Date: May 14, 16, and 18, 1934
Originating from New York
Starring: Carlton Kadell as Tarzan
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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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OTR Detective, Podcast, Stand by for Crime
Stand by for Crime: The Light (Encore) (EP4882)
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Chuck suspects that a series of plane crashes aren’t accidents.
Original Air Date: 1952
Starring: Glen Langan as Chuck Morgan; Adele Jurgens
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