Synopsis
The great ones are back in action.
Episodes
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Ellery Queen: The World Series Crime (Encore) (EP4708)
20/05/2025 Duration: 35minEllery is called in to find a baseball star’s lucky bat.Original Air Date: October 2, 1943Originated from New YorkSupport the show monthly at patreon.greatdetectives.netSupport the show on a one-time basis at http://support.greatdetectives.net.Mail a donation to: Adam Graham, PO Box 15913, Boise, Idaho 83715Take the listener survey at http://survey.greatdetectives.netGive us a call at 208-991-4783Follow us on Instagram at http://instagram.com/greatdetectivesFollow us on Twitter @radiodetectivesJoin us again tomorrow for another detective drama from the Golden Age of Radio.
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The Adventures of Abbotts: The Blood Red Diamond (EP4707)
19/05/2025 Duration: 37minA catcher is murdered before a big game. Pat Abbott believes that the team’s star pitcher may be the key to finding the murderer, but she doesn’t like Jean’s tactic of going undercover as a single girl to extract information from the wolfish pitcher.Original Air Date: March 6, 19551957 AFRTS TranscriptionSupport the show monthly at patreon.greatdetectives.netSupport the show on a one-time basis at http://support.greatdetectives.net.Mail a donation to: Adam Graham, PO Box 15913, Boise, Idaho 83715Take the listener survey at http://survey.greatdetectives.netGive us a call at 208-991-4783Follow us on Instagram at http://instagram.com/greatdetectivesFollow us on Twitter @radiodetectivesJoin us again tomorrow for another detective drama from the Golden Age of Radio.
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WOR Summer Theater: The Mystery Of The Perfect Throw From Left Field and The Conga Dancer's Aunt (Encore) (EP4706e)
18/05/2025 Duration: 33minA “clownpire” makes a controversial baseball call and finds himself investigating a burglary and maybe a murder.Original Air Date: August 13, 1942Originated from New YorkSupport the show monthly at patreon.greatdetectives.netSupport the show on a one-time basis at http://support.greatdetectives.net.Mail a donation to: Adam Graham, PO Box 15913, Boise, Idaho 83715Take the listener survey at http://survey.greatdetectives.netGive us a call at 208-991-4783Follow us on Instagram at http://instagram.com/greatdetectivesFollow us on Twitter @radiodetectivesJoin us again tomorrow for another detective drama from the Golden Age of Radio.
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Dragnet: The Big New Years (EP4706)
17/05/2025 Duration: 32minToday's Mystery: Joe Friday and Ben Romero investigates the murder of a cop on New Year's Eve.Original Radio Broadcast Date: March 8, 1951Originating from HollywoodStarring: Jack Webb as Sergeant Joe Friday; Barton Yarborough as Sergeant Ben RomeroSupport the show monthly at patreon.greatdetectives.netPatreon Supporter of the Day: Stephanie, Patreon supporter since March 2020Support the show on a one-time basis at http://support.greatdetectives.net.Mail a donation to: Adam Graham, PO Box 15913, Boise, Idaho 83715Take the listener survey at http://survey.greatdetectives.netGive us a call at 208-991-4783Follow us on Instagram at http://instagram.com/greatdetectivesFollow us on Twitter @radiodetectivesJoin us again on Monday for another detective drama from the Golden Age of Radio.
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Yours Truly Johnny Dollar: The Sick Chick Matter (EP4705)
16/05/2025 Duration: 29minToday's Mystery: Johnny is called to a New Jersey chicken ranch by a retired investigator who is concerned about what's happening to his chickens.Original Radio Broadcast Date: February 9, 1958Originating from HollywoodStarring: Bob Bailey as Johnny Dollar; Lucille Meredith; Howard McNear; Gil Stratton; Jack Moyles; Sam Edwards; Bill JamesWhen making your travel plans, remember http://johnnydollarair.comBecome one of our Patreon Supporters at https://patreon.greatdetectives.netThank you to our Patreon Supporter of the Day: David, Patreon supporter since August 2017Take the listener survey at http://survey.greatdetectives.netGive us a call at 208-991-4783Follow us on Twitter @radiodetectives Join us again tomorrow for another detective drama from the Golden Age of Radio.
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Mr. and Mrs. North: The Wheel of Chance (EP4704)
15/05/2025 Duration: 36minToday's Mystery: Pam and Jerry's life is endangered after someone plants something in their hubcap while they are visiting Canada, and a man with a gun is looking for that something.Original Radio Broadcast Date: June 30, 1953Originating from New York CityStarring: Joseph Curtain as Jerry North; Alice Frost as Pamela North; Chuck WebsterSupport the show monthly at https://patreon.greatdetectives.netPatreon Supporter of the Day: Judith, Patreon supporter since March 2016Support the show on a one-time basis at http://support.greatdetectives.netMail a donation to: Adam Graham, PO Box 15913, Boise, Idaho 83715Take the listener survey at http://survey.greatdetectives.netGive us a call at 208-991-4783Follow us on Instagram at http://instagram.com/greatdetectivesFollow us on Twitter @radiodetectivesJoin us again tomorrow for another detective drama from the Golden Age of Radio.
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Broadway's My Beat: The Morris Bernstein Murder Case (EP4703)
14/05/2025 Duration: 38minToday's Mystery: Danny investigates the beating and murder of a bakery truck driver.Original Radio Broadcast Date: June 16, 1950Originating from HollywoodStarring: Larry Thor as Lieutenant Danny Clover; Charles Calvert as Sergeant Gino Tartaglia; Jack Kruschen; Harry Bartell; Barney Phillips; Maria Palmer; Howard McNear; Billy HalopSupport the show monthly at https://patreon.greatdetectives.netPatreon Supporter of the Day: Marla, Patreon supporter since January 2018.Support the show on a one-time basis at http://support.greatdetectives.net.Mail a donation to: Adam Graham, PO Box 15913, Boise, Idaho 83715Take the listener survey at http://survey.greatdetectives.netGive us a call at 208-991-4783Follow us on Instagram at http://instagram.com/greatdetectivesFollow us on Twitter @radiodetectivesJoin us again tomorrow for another detective drama from the Golden Age of Radio.
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Charlie Chan: The Landini Murder Case: Who Killed Dr. Swan and the Missing Key (EP4702)
13/05/2025 Duration: 33minToday's Mystery: Inspector Chan and Sheriff Holt now add the murder of Dr. Swan to their investigation.Original Radio Broadcast Date: 1935 or 1936Originating from Los AngelesStarring: Walter Connolly as Inspector Charlie ChanSupport the show monthly at https://patreon.greatdetectives.netPatreon Supporter of the Day: Darryl, 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 83715Take the listener survey at http://survey.greatdetectives.netGive us a call at 208-991-4783Follow us on Instagram at http://instagram.com/greatdetectivesFollow us on Twitter @radiodetectivesJoin us again tomorrow for another detective drama from the Golden Age of Radio.
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The Falcon: The Case of the Running Waters (EP4701)
12/05/2025 Duration: 37minToday's Mystery: Mike Waring is sent to Rome to deliver a message to another agent, but enemy agents are determined to intercept him.Original Radio Broadcast Date: July 13, 1951Originating from New YorkStarring: Les Damon as The Falcon; Susan Douglas; Larry HainesSupport the show monthly at patreon.greatdetectives.netPatreon Supporter of the Day: Randy, Patreon supporter since December 2023.Support the show on a one-time basis at http://support.greatdetectives.netMail a donation to: Adam Graham, PO Box 15913, Boise, Idaho 83715Take the listener survey at http://survey.greatdetectives.netGive us a call at 208-991-4783Follow us on Instagram at http://instagram.com/greatdetectivesFollow us on Twitter @radiodetectivesJoin us again tomorrow for another detective drama from the Golden Age of Radio.
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The Chase: The Amusement Park (EP4700s)
11/05/2025 Duration: 35minToday's Mystery: A woman operating a shooting gallery game at an amusement park suspects that the death of an elderly watchman for the carnival is tied to a firebug who has been operating in town.Original Radio Broadcast Date: August 14, 1952Originating from New YorkStarring: Adelaide Klein as Cathy; Bill Lipton; Patrick Campbell; Sydney Smith; Walter BlackSupport the show monthly at patreon.greatdetectives.netPatreon Supporter of the Day: Frank, Patreon supporter since January 2021Support the show on a one-time basis at http://support.greatdetectives.netMail a donation to: Adam Graham, PO Box 15913, Boise, Idaho 83715Take the listener survey at http://survey.greatdetectives.netGive us a call at 208-991-4783Follow us on Instagram at http://instagram.com/greatdetectivesFollow us on Twitter @radiodetectivesJoin us again tomorrow for another detective drama from the Golden Age of Radio.
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Dragnet: The Big Partner (EP4700)
10/05/2025 Duration: 36minToday's Mystery: Joe Friday hunts for an escaped robber.Original Radio Broadcast Date: March 1, 1951Originating from HollywoodStarring: Jack Webb as Sergeant Joe Friday; Barton Yarborough as Sergeant Ben Romero; Ralph Moody; Barney PhillipsSupport the show monthly at patreon.greatdetectives.netPatreon Supporter of the Day: Michael, Patreon supporter since February 2020Support the show on a one-time basis at http://support.greatdetectives.net.Mail a donation to: Adam Graham, PO Box 15913, Boise, Idaho 83715Take the listener survey at http://survey.greatdetectives.netGive us a call at 208-991-4783Follow us on Instagram at http://instagram.com/greatdetectivesFollow us on Twitter @radiodetectivesJoin us again on Monday for another detective drama from the Golden Age of Radio.
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Yours Truly Johnny Dollar: The Price of Fame Matter (EP4699)
09/05/2025 Duration: 37minToday's Mystery: Vincent Price summons Johnny Dollar when a $100,000 painting is stolen from his private collection.Original Radio Broadcast Date: February 2, 1958Originating from HollywoodStarring: Bob Bailey as Johnny Dollar; Vincent Price as Himself; Virginia Gregg; Howard McNear; Junius Matthews; Forrest Lewis; Tony BarrettWhen making your travel plans, remember http://johnnydollarair.comBecome one of our Patreon Supporters at https://patreon.greatdetectives.netThank you to our Patreon Supporter of the Day: Michael, Patreon supporter since March 2016.Take the listener survey at http://survey.greatdetectives.netGive us a call at 208-991-4783Follow us on Twitter @radiodetectivesJoin us again tomorrow for another detective drama from the Golden Age of Radio.
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Mr. and Mrs. North: Fool's Gold (EP4698)
08/05/2025 Duration: 37minToday's Mystery: A clerk who works for Jerry takes a bribe and agrees to vote to acquit a gangster while on a jury, but many suspect what he did.Original Radio Broadcast Date: October 14, 1952Originating from New York CityStarring: Joseph Curtain as Jerry North; Alice Frost as Pamela NorthSupport the show monthly at https://patreon.greatdetectives.netPatreon Supporter of the Day: Joe, Patreon supporter since April 2019Support the show on a one-time basis at http://support.greatdetectives.netMail a donation to: Adam Graham, PO Box 15913, Boise, Idaho 83715Take the listener survey at http://survey.greatdetectives.netGive us a call at 208-991-4783Follow us on Instagram at http://instagram.com/greatdetectivesFollow us on Twitter @radiodetectivesJoin us again tomorrow for another detective drama from the Golden Age of Radio.
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Broadway's My Beat: Ted Forstek and Ruth Ballard Murder Case (EP4697)
07/05/2025 Duration: 34minToday's Mystery: A young woman and her boyfriend are shot on the George Washington Bridge.Original Radio Broadcast Date: June 9, 1950Originated in HollywoodStars: Larry Thor as Lieutenant Danny Clover, Charles Calvert as Sergeant Gino Tartaglia, Elliott Lewis, Jerry Hausner, Jack Kruschen, Lou Merrill, Bea Benaderet, Lillian Buyeff, Tony BarrettSupport the show monthly at https://patreon.greatdetectives.netPatreon Supporter of the Day: Damien, Patreon supporter since March 2024Support the show on a one-time basis at http://support.greatdetectives.net.Mail a donation to: Adam Graham, PO Box 15913, Boise, Idaho 83715Take the listener survey…http://survey.greatdetectives.netGive us a call 208-991-4783Follow us on Instagram at http://instagram.com/greatdetectivesBecome one of our friends on Facebook.Follow us on Twitter@radiodetectivesJoin us again tomorrow for another detective drama from the Golden Age of Radio.
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Charlie Chan: A New Corpse/Fear in the Night (EP4696)
06/05/2025 Duration: 46minToday's Mystery: The number of suspects drop when another body is found.Original Radio Broadcast Date: 1935 or 1936Originating in Los AngelesStarring: Walter Connolly as Inspector Charlie ChanSupport the show monthly at https://patreon.greatdetectives.netPatreon 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 83715Take the listener survey…http://survey.greatdetectives.netGive us a call 208-991-4783Become one of our friends on Facebook.Follow us on Instagram at http://instagram.com/greatdetectivesFollow us on Twitter@radiodetectivesJoin us again tomorrow for another detective drama from the Golden Age of Radio.
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The Falcon: The Case of the Babbling Brooks (EP4695)
04/05/2025 Duration: 36minToday's Mystery:The Falcon is sent to London to investigate a leak of top secret information.Original Radio Broadcast Date: July 6, 1952Originating from New YorkStarring: Les Damon as The Falcon; Ralph Bell; Mandel KramerSupport the show monthly at patreon.greatdetectives.netPatreon Supporter of the Day: David, Patreon supporter since August 2017Support the show on a one-time basis at http://support.greatdetectives.netMail a donation to: Adam Graham, PO Box 15913, Boise, Idaho 83715Take the listener survey at http://survey.greatdetectives.netGive us a call at 208-991-4783Follow us on Instagram at http://instagram.com/greatdetectivesFollow us on Twitter @radiodetectivesJoin us again tomorrow for another detective drama from the Golden Age of Radio.
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Dragnet: The Big Couple (EP4694)
03/05/2025 Duration: 39minToday's Mystery:Joe Friday and Ben Romero search for husband-and-wife con artists who are swindling local churches.Original Radio Broadcast Date: February 22, 1951Originating from HollywoodStarring: Jack Webb as Sergeant Joe Friday, Barton Yarborough as Sergeant Ben RomeroSupport the show monthly at patreon.greatdetectives.netPatreon Supporter of the Day: Gary, Patreon supporter since August 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 83715Take the listener survey at http://survey.greatdetectives.netGive us a call at 208-991-4783Follow us on Instagram at http://instagram.com/greatdetectivesFollow us on Twitter @radiodetectivesJoin us again on Monday for another detective drama from the Golden Age of Radio.
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Yours Truly Johnny Dollar: The Fire in Paradise Matter (EP4693)
02/05/2025 Duration: 27minToday's Mystery: Johnny goes to a small New Jersey town to investigate a fire that destroyed the home of a much-despised citizen.Original Radio Broadcast Date:January 26, 1958Originating from HollywoodStarring: Bob Bailey as Johnny Dollar; Vic Perrin; Forrest Lewis; Virginia Gregg; Will Wright; Parley BaerWhen making your travel plans, remember http://johnnydollarair.comBecome one of our Patreon Supporters at https://patreon.greatdetectives.netThank you to our Patreon Supporter of the Day: Ron, Steve, Jim, and Sergey, Patreon supporter since May 2020Take the listener survey at http://survey.greatdetectives.netGive us a call at 208-991-4783Follow us on Twitter @radiodetectivesJoin us again tomorrow for another detective drama from the Golden Age of Radio.
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Mr. and Mrs. North: The Last Escape (EP4692)
01/05/2025 Duration: 30minToday's Mystery:The Norths become involved in a messy child custody dispute when a baby is left in their car.Original Radio Broadcast Date: April 1, 1952Originating from New York CityStarring: Joseph Curtain as Jerry North; Alice Frost as Pamela North; Ken LynchSupport the show monthly at https://patreon.greatdetectives.netPatreon Supporter of the Day: Bernie, Patreon supporter since June 2024Support the show on a one-time basis at http://support.greatdetectives.netMail a donation to: Adam Graham, PO Box 15913, Boise, Idaho 83715Take the listener survey at http://survey.greatdetectives.netGive us a call at 208-991-4783Follow us on Instagram at http://instagram.com/greatdetectivesFollow us on Twitter @radiodetectivesJoin us again tomorrow for another detective drama from the Golden Age of Radio.
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Broadway's My Beat: The Mario la Vecchia Murder Case (EP4691)
30/04/2025 Duration: 34minToday's Mystery: A young, one-armed ex-policeman is found shot to death.Original Radio Broadcast Date: June 2, 1950Originating from HollywoodStarring: Larry Thor as Lieutenant Danny Clover; Charles Calvert as Sergeant Gino Tartaglia; Georgia Ellis; Byron Kane; Jay Novello; Jane Webb; Georgia Backus; Clayton PostSupport the show monthly at https://patreon.greatdetectives.netPatreon Supporter of the Day: Bueno, Patreon supporter since March 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 83715Take the listener survey at http://survey.greatdetectives.netGive us a call at 208-991-4783Follow us on Instagram at http://instagram.com/greatdetectivesFollow us on Twitter @radiodetectivesJoin us again tomorrow for another detective drama from the Golden Age of Radio.