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Are you ready for a mystery? Get ready to unleash your inner sleuth. Every day Monday-Saturday, we feature a different detective audio drama from the Golden Age of Radio. Our current mystery-solving line-up of radio detectives includes The Adventures of the Falcon, Mathew Slade, Private Investigator, Broadway's My Beat, Mr. and Mrs. North, Yours Truly Johnny Dollar, and Dragnet. Whether you want to listen to a mystery before going to sleep or enjoy some drama while driving, or just feel nostalgia for old-school radio fiction, we have you covered with six audio dramas every week. Podcast Award finalist Host Adam Graham has been your guide through dozens of old-time radio detective series since 2009. He provides insightful commentary and humor after each episode and responds to listener questions and feedback. You can subscribe to the Great Detectives of Old Time Radio from your favorite podcast app or by visiting our website at http://www.greatdetectives.net. We are currently in our fifteenth season of provided suspenseful mystery dramas. Our podcast feed captures the last 1,000 episodes we've released including all of seasons thirteen and fourteen, and part of season twelve. We have created two archive feeds: Volume 1, which features our first three seasons and Volume 2, which features seasons four-six, and Volume 3 which will feature Seasons Seven through Nine. Our feed includes old time radio recorded in Los Angeles, New York, and also Australia. The current actors featured in our old time radio detective podcast include Les Damon, Bob Bailey, Larry Thor, Alice Frost and Joseph Curtin, William Wintersole, and Jack Webb. Other actors featured within the past 1,000 include Howard Duff, Glenn Langan, Herbert Marshall, Gerald Mohr, Joel McCrea, Les Tremayne, Jackson Beck, Santos Ortega, Ned Wever, Karl Swenson, and more.

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Boise, ID

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Are you ready for a mystery? Get ready to unleash your inner sleuth. Every day Monday-Saturday, we feature a different detective audio drama from the Golden Age of Radio. Our current mystery-solving line-up of radio detectives includes The Adventures of the Falcon, Mathew Slade, Private Investigator, Broadway's My Beat, Mr. and Mrs. North, Yours Truly Johnny Dollar, and Dragnet. Whether you want to listen to a mystery before going to sleep or enjoy some drama while driving, or just feel nostalgia for old-school radio fiction, we have you covered with six audio dramas every week. Podcast Award finalist Host Adam Graham has been your guide through dozens of old-time radio detective series since 2009. He provides insightful commentary and humor after each episode and responds to listener questions and feedback. You can subscribe to the Great Detectives of Old Time Radio from your favorite podcast app or by visiting our website at http://www.greatdetectives.net. We are currently in our fifteenth season of provided suspenseful mystery dramas. Our podcast feed captures the last 1,000 episodes we've released including all of seasons thirteen and fourteen, and part of season twelve. We have created two archive feeds: Volume 1, which features our first three seasons and Volume 2, which features seasons four-six, and Volume 3 which will feature Seasons Seven through Nine. Our feed includes old time radio recorded in Los Angeles, New York, and also Australia. The current actors featured in our old time radio detective podcast include Les Damon, Bob Bailey, Larry Thor, Alice Frost and Joseph Curtin, William Wintersole, and Jack Webb. Other actors featured within the past 1,000 include Howard Duff, Glenn Langan, Herbert Marshall, Gerald Mohr, Joel McCrea, Les Tremayne, Jackson Beck, Santos Ortega, Ned Wever, Karl Swenson, and more.

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English


Episodes
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The Falcon: The Case of the Weeping Willow (EP4635)

2/24/2025
Today's Mystery: A friend of Mike's is murdered after deciding to expose his boss, who was running a drug racket. Original Radio Broadcast Date: April 27, 1952 Originating from New York Starring: Les Damon as The Falcon; Chuck Webster as Sergeant Corbett; Mandel Kramer; Ralph Bell Support the show monthly at patreon.greatdetectives.net Patreon Supporter of the Day: Gus, Patreon supporter since August 2024. Support the show on a one-time basis at http://support.greatdetectives.net Mail a donation to: Adam Graham, PO Box 15913, Boise, Idaho 83715 Take the listener survey at http://survey.greatdetectives.net Give us a call at 208-991-4783 Follow us on Instagram at http://instagram.com/greatdetectives Follow us on Twitter @radiodetectives Join us again tomorrow for another detective drama from the Golden Age of Radio.

Duration:00:44:46

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Nero Wolfe: A Slight Case of Perjury (EP4634s)

2/23/2025
A man is acquitted of murder on perjured testimony and hires Wolfe to locate the real killer. Original Air Date: April 6, 1951 Starring: Sidney Greenstreet as Nero Wolfe; Harry Bartel as Archie Goodwin; William Johnstone; Mary Lansing; Jeanne Bates; Barney Phillips; Paul Marion; Ken Peters Support the show monthly at https://patreon.greatdetectives.net Patreon Supporter of the Day: Alex, Patreon Supporter since August 2020 Support the show on a one-time basis at http://support.greatdetectives.net. Mail a donation to: Adam Graham, PO Box 15913, Boise, Idaho 83715 Take the listener survey at http://survey.greatdetectives.net Give us a call at 208-991-4783 Follow us on Instagram at http://instagram.com/greatdetectives Follow us on Twitter @radiodetectives Join us again tomorrow for another detective drama from the Golden Age of Radio.

Duration:00:36:32

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Dragnet: The Big Break (EP4634)

2/22/2025
Todays Mystery: Joe Friday and Ben Romero deal with a dangerous armed robber who keeps escaping. Original Radio Broadcast Date: December 14, 1950 Originating from Hollywood Starring: Jack Webb as Sergeant Joe Friday; Barton Yarborough as Sergeant Ben Romero; Herb Butterfield Support the show monthly at patreon.greatdetectives.net Patreon Supporter of the Day: Ja'ree, patreon supporter since June 2024. Support the show on a one-time basis at http://support.greatdetectives.net. Mail a donation to: Adam Graham, PO Box 15913, Boise, Idaho 83715 Take the listener survey at http://survey.greatdetectives.net Give us a call at 208-991-4783 Follow us on Instagram at http://instagram.com/greatdetectives Follow us on Twitter @radiodetectives Join us again on Monday for another detective drama from the Golden Age of Radio.

Duration:00:35:59

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Yours Truly Johnny Dollar: The Shy Beneficiary Matter (EP4633)

2/21/2025
Today's Mystery: Johnny's called in to find a missing life insurance beneficiary who turns out to be wanted for murder. Original Radio Broadcast Date: November 17, 1957 Originating from Hollywood Starring: Bob Bailey as Johnny Dollar; Lawrence Dobkin; Virginia Gregg; Jack Kruschen; Jeanette Nolan; Russell Thorson; Howard McNear When making your travel plans, remember http://johnnydollarair.com Become one of our Patreon Supporters at https://patreon.greatdetectives.net Thank you to our Patreon Supporter of the Day: Bailey, patreon supporter since April 2023. Take the listener survey at http://survey.greatdetectives.net Give us a call at 208-991-4783 Follow us on Twitter @radiodetectives Join us again tomorrow for another detective drama from the Golden Age of Radio.

Duration:00:32:32

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Mr. and Mrs. North: Charles Wyatt Murdered (EP4632)

2/20/2025
Today's Mystery: The Norths find a man just convicted of fraud dead in a hotel room. Original Radio Broadcast Date: January 30, 1951 Originating from New York City Starring: Joseph Curtain as Jerry North; Alice Frost as Pamela North; Ralph Bell Get 10% off your purchase of MollyBz Cookies (I get a commission) Support the show monthly at https://patreon.greatdetectives.net Patreon Supporter of the Day: Guy, Patreon supporter since September 2022. Support the show on a one-time basis at http://support.greatdetectives.net Mail a donation to: Adam Graham, PO Box 15913, Boise, Idaho 83715 Take the listener survey at http://survey.greatdetectives.net Give us a call at 208-991-4783 Follow us on Instagram at http://instagram.com/greatdetectives Follow us on Twitter @radiodetectives Join us again tomorrow for another detective drama from the Golden Age of Radio.

Duration:00:30:43

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Broadway's My Beat: The Hope Anderson Murder Case (EP4631)

2/19/2025
Today's Mystery: Danny investigates when a young woman is found shot dead in a fountain. Original Radio Broadcast Date: March 31, 1950 Originating from Hollywood Starring: Larry Thor as Lieutenant Danny Clover; Charles Calvert as Sergeant Gino Tartaglia; Frances Chaney; Jody Gilbert; Don Orrick; Herb Butterfield Get 17% off your purchase of the Fulton Fish Market (I receive a commission) Support the show monthly at https://patreon.greatdetectives.net Patreon Supporter of the Day: Larry, Patreon supporter since September 2016 Support the show on a one-time basis at http://support.greatdetectives.net. Mail a donation to: Adam Graham, PO Box 15913, Boise, Idaho 83715 Take the listener survey at http://survey.greatdetectives.net Give us a call at 208-991-4783 Follow us on Instagram at http://instagram.com/greatdetectives Follow us on Twitter @radiodetectives Join us again tomorrow for another detective drama from the Golden Age of Radio.

Duration:00:35:38

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Mathew Slade, Private Investigator: Pattern for a Frame (EP4630)

2/18/2025
Today's Mystery: Mathew finds himself accused of murder while working with a Congressman on a corruption probe of a racketeer. Original Radio Broadcast Date: October 11, 1964 Originating in Hollywood Starring: William Wintersole as Mathew Slade; Sylvia Walden as Jonesy; Norman Belkin as Sergeant Sid Dinelli; Karl Swenson as Lieutenant Flagg Aired as Starlight Mystery Theater. Also known as Matthew Slade, Private Investigator. Support the show monthly at https://patreon.greatdetectives.net Patreon Supporter of the Day: Ken, Patreon supporter at the November 2023. Support the show on a one-time basis at http://support.greatdetectives.net. Mail a donation to: Adam Graham, PO Box 15913, Boise, Idaho 83715 Take the listener survey at http://survey.greatdetectives.net Give us a call at 208-991-4783 Follow us on Instagram at http://instagram.com/greatdetectives Follow us on Twitter @radiodetectives Join us again tomorrow for another detective drama from the Golden Age of Radio.

Duration:00:32:11

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The Falcon: The Case of the Jumping Jack (EP4629)

2/17/2025
Today's Mystery: A woman hires The Falcon because she suspects that her husband has hired a private eye to follow her. Original Radio Broadcast Date: April 20, 1952 Originating from New York Starring: Les Damon as The Falcon; Chuck Webster as Sergeant Corbett Support the show monthly at patreon.greatdetectives.net Patreon Supporter of the Day: Ken, Patreon supporter since January 2020 Support the show on a one-time basis at http://support.greatdetectives.net Mail a donation to: Adam Graham, PO Box 15913, Boise, Idaho 83715 Take the listener survey at http://survey.greatdetectives.net Give us a call at 208-991-4783 Follow us on Instagram at http://instagram.com/greatdetectives Follow us on Twitter @radiodetectives Join us again tomorrow for another detective drama from the Golden Age of Radio.

Duration:00:37:28

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Dragnet: The Big Picture (EP4628)

2/15/2025
Today's Mystery: Joe Friday and Ben Romero investigate a racket that's taking advantage of teenage girls and getting them to pose for pornographic pictures. Original Radio Broadcast Date: December 7, 1950 Originating from Hollywood Starring: Jack Webb as Sergeant Joe Friday; Barton Yarborough as Sergeant Ben Romero; Herb Butterfield; Stacy Harris Get 17% off your purchase of the Fulton Fish Market (I receive a commission) Support the show monthly at patreon.greatdetectives.net Patreon Supporter of the Day: Eric, Patreon supporter since January 2022 Support the show on a one-time basis at http://support.greatdetectives.net. Mail a donation to: Adam Graham, PO Box 15913, Boise, Idaho 83715 Take the listener survey at http://survey.greatdetectives.net Give us a call at 208-991-4783 Follow us on Instagram at http://instagram.com/greatdetectives Follow us on Twitter @radiodetectives Join us again on Monday for another detective drama from the Golden Age of Radio.

Duration:00:33:10

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Yours Truly Johnny Dollar: The Alkali Mike Matter (EP4627)

2/14/2025
Today's Mystery: An eccentric, wealthy man, with life insurance, is dead, and Johnny's old friend Meg is the prime suspect. Original Radio Broadcast Date: November 10, 1957 Originating from Hollywood Starring: Bob Bailey as Johnny Dollar; Harry Bartell; Virginia Gregg; Dick Keith; Peter Leeds; Jeanne Tatum; Frank Gerstle When making your travel plans, remember http://johnnydollarair.com Become one of our Patreon Supporters at https://patreon.greatdetectives.net Thank you to our Patreon Supporter of the Day: George, Patreon supporter since November 2016. Take the listener survey at http://survey.greatdetectives.net Give us a call at 208-991-4783 Follow us on Twitter @radiodetectives Join us again tomorrow for another detective drama from the Golden Age of Radio.

Duration:00:30:43

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Mr. and Mrs. North: Who KIlled Mr. Stefano? (EP4626)

2/13/2025
Today's Mystery: A popular baritone is murdered, and suspicion falls on his agent's secretary, but Pam thinks she's innocent. Original Radio Broadcast Date: December 6, 1950 Originating from New York City Starring: Joseph Curtain as Jerry North; Alice Frost as Pamela North; Hanley Stafford Get 10% off your purchase of MollyBz Cookies (I get a commission) Support the show monthly at https://patreon.greatdetectives.net Patreon Supporter of the Day: Mona, Patreon Supporter since June 2016. Support the show on a one-time basis at http://support.greatdetectives.net Mail a donation to: Adam Graham, PO Box 15913, Boise, Idaho 83715 Take the listener survey at http://survey.greatdetectives.net Give us a call at 208-991-4783 Follow us on Instagram at http://instagram.com/greatdetectives Follow us on Twitter @radiodetectives Join us again tomorrow for another detective drama from the Golden Age of Radio.

Duration:00:31:40

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Broadway's My Beat: The Francie Green Murder Case (EP4625)

2/12/2025
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 Get 17% off your purchase of the Fulton Fish Market (I receive a commission) Support the show monthly at https://patreon.greatdetectives.net Patreon Supporter of the Day: Deborah, Patreon Supporter since October 2024 Support the show on a one-time basis at http://support.greatdetectives.net. Mail a donation to: Adam Graham, PO Box 15913, Boise, Idaho 83715 Take the listener survey at http://survey.greatdetectives.net Give us a call at 208-991-4783 Follow us on Instagram at http://instagram.com/greatdetectives Follow us on Twitter @radiodetectives Join us again tomorrow for another detective drama from the Golden Age of Radio.

Duration:00:37:12

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Mathew Slade: A Sweet Scent of Mystery (EP4624)

2/11/2025
Today's Mystery:A woman asks Slade for help because she believes her daughter was murdered. Original Radio Broadcast Date: September 27, 1964 Originating in Hollywood Starring: William Wintersole as Mathew Slade; Sylvia Walden as Jonesy Aired as Starlight Mystery Theater. Also known as Matthew Slade, Private Investigator Support the show monthly at https://patreon.greatdetectives.net Patreon Supporter of the Day: Ken, Patreon supporter since November 2023 Support the show on a one-time basis at http://support.greatdetectives.net. Mail a donation to: Adam Graham, PO Box 15913, Boise, Idaho 83715 Take the listener survey at http://survey.greatdetectives.net Give us a call at 208-991-4783 Follow us on Instagram at http://instagram.com/greatdetectives Follow us on Twitter @radiodetectives Join us again tomorrow for another detective drama from the Golden Age of Radio.

Duration:00:28:19

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The Falcon: The Case of the Happy Helpmate (EP4623)

2/10/2025
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 Support the show monthly at patreon.greatdetectives.net Patreon Supporter of the Day: Bernie, Patreon supporter since June 2024. Support the show on a one-time basis at http://support.greatdetectives.net Mail a donation to: Adam Graham, PO Box 15913, Boise, Idaho 83715 Take the listener survey at http://survey.greatdetectives.net Give us a call at 208-991-4783 Follow us on Instagram at http://instagram.com/greatdetectives Follow us on Twitter @radiodetectives Join us again tomorrow for another detective drama from the Golden Age of Radio.

Duration:00:35:46

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Dragnet: The Big Car (EP4622)

2/8/2025
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 Support the show monthly at patreon.greatdetectives.net Patreon Supporter of the Day: Liz, Patreon supporter since December 2023 Support the show on a one-time basis at http://support.greatdetectives.net. Mail a donation to: Adam Graham, PO Box 15913, Boise, Idaho 83715 Discussed in this episode:Wikipedia entry on Sylvester GrahamPetticoats and Pistols article on Graham Bread Take the listener survey at http://survey.greatdetectives.net Give us a call 208-991-4783 Follow us on Instagram at http://instagram.com/greatdetectives Follow us on Twitter @radiodetectives Join us again on Monday for another detective drama from the Golden Age of Radio.

Duration:00:37:27

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Yours Truly Johnny Dollar: The Model Picture Matter (EP4621)

2/7/2025
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 When making your travel plans, remember http://johnnydollarair.com Become one of our Patreon Supporters at https://patreon.greatdetectives.net Thank you to our Patreon Supporters of the Day: Jenny, Gigi, and Shelia, Patreon supporters since February 2020 Take the listener survey at http://survey.greatdetectives.net Give us a call at 208-991-4783 Follow us on Twitter @radiodetectives Join us again tomorrow for another detective drama from the Golden Age of Radio.

Duration:00:29:07

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Mr. and Mrs. North: Dime a Dance (EP4620)

2/6/2025
Today's Mystery: A dancer at a dance hall gets Pam to come to her apartment by claiming that Jerry was in love with her. Original Radio Broadcast Date: March 7, 1950 Originating from New York City Starring: Joseph Curtain as Jerry North; Alice Frost as Pamela North Get 10% off your purchase of MollyBz Cookies (I get a commission) Support the show monthly at https://patreon.greatdetectives.net Patreon Supporter of the Day: Jenny, Patreon supporter since December 2023. Support the show on a one-time basis at http://support.greatdetectives.net Mail a donation to: Adam Graham, PO Box 15913, Boise, Idaho 83715 Take the listener survey at http://survey.greatdetectives.net Give us a call at 208-991-4783 Follow us on Instagram at http://instagram.com/greatdetectives Follow us on Twitter @radiodetectives Join us again tomorrow for another detective drama from the Golden Age of Radio.

Duration:00:33:00

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Broadway's My Beat: The Charles and James Kimball Murder Case (EP4619)

2/5/2025
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 Get 17% off your purchase of the Fulton Fish Market (I receive a commission) Originating in Hollywood Starring: Larry Thor as Lieutenant Danny Clover; Charles Calvert as Sergeant Gino Tartaglia; Jack Kruschen as Sergeant Muggavan Support the show monthly at https://patreon.greatdetectives.net Patreon Supporter of the Day: Renee, Patreon supporter since October 2024. Support the show on a one-time basis at http://support.greatdetectives.net. Mail a donation to: Adam Graham, PO Box 15913, Boise, Idaho 83715 Take the listener survey at http://survey.greatdetectives.net Give us a call at 208-991-4783 Follow us on Instagram at http://instagram.com/greatdetectives Follow us on Twitter @radiodetectives Join us again tomorrow for another detective drama from the Golden Age of Radio.

Duration:00:42:41

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Mathew Slade, Private Investigator: Find Julie Raydon (EP4618)

2/4/2025
Today's Mystery:Slade investigates the disappearance of a pharmacist's assistant. Original Radio Broadcast Date: August 30, 1964 (likely) Originating in Hollywood Starring: William Wintersole as Mathew Slade; Norman Belkin as Sergeant Sid Dinelli; Karl Swenson as Lt. Barney Flagg; William O'Connell; John Anniston; Valora Noland; Stuart Levin; Joyce Reed Aired as Starlight Mystery Theater. Also known as Matthew Slade, Private Investigator. Support the show monthly at https://patreon.greatdetectives.net Patreon Supporter of the Day: Mimi, Patreon supporter since February 2016. Support the show on a one-time basis at http://support.greatdetectives.net. Mail a donation to: Adam Graham, PO Box 15913, Boise, Idaho 83715 Take the listener survey at http://survey.greatdetectives.net Give us a call at 208-991-4783 Follow us on Instagram at http://instagram.com/greatdetectives Follow us on Twitter @radiodetectives Join us again tomorrow for another detective drama from the Golden Age of Radio.

Duration:00:28:41

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The Falcon: The Case of the Murdering Missus (EP4617)

2/3/2025
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 Support the show monthly at patreon.greatdetectives.net Patreon Supporter of the Day Support the show on a one-time basis at http://support.greatdetectives.net Mail a donation to: Adam Graham, PO Box 15913, Boise, Idaho 83715 Take the listener survey at http://survey.greatdetectives.net Give us a call at 208-991-4783 Follow us on Instagram at http://instagram.com/greatdetectives Follow us on Twitter @radiodetectives Join us again tomorrow for another detective drama from the Golden Age of Radio.

Duration:00:36:10