Synopsis
The great ones are back in action.
Episodes
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Charlie Chan: The Landini Murder Case: Blind Sight and Blackmail (EP4690)
29/04/2025 Duration: 32minToday's Mystery: Inspector Chan has to deal with an ill-advised outburst about the dead woman, a lie about an inconsequential lie, and an observation from the blind former sheriff.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: mcf, Patreon supporter since March 2021Support 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 Menacing Mamselle (EP4689)
28/04/2025 Duration: 32minToday's Mystery: A man is in Paris to find the woman who betrayed his brother to the Nazis.Original Radio Broadcast Date: June 26, 1952Originating from New YorkStarring: Les Damon as The Falcon, Ralph Bell; Ken LynchSupport the show monthly at patreon.greatdetectives.netPatreon Supporter of the Day: Damien, Patreon supporter since March 2024.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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Dragnet: The Big Crime (EP4688)
26/04/2025 Duration: 45minTodays Mystery:Joe Friday and Ben Romero search for two missing four-year-old twin girls.Original Radio Broadcast Date: February 15, 1951Originating from HollywoodStarring: Jack Webb as Sergeant Joe Friday; Barton Yarborough as Sergeant Ben Romero; Herb ButterfieldSupport the show monthly at patreon.greatdetectives.netPatreon Supporter of the Day: Eliza, Patreon supporter since July 2021.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 Eleven O'Clock Matter (EP4687)
25/04/2025 Duration: 38minToday's Mystery: Johnny is sent to the vacation home of an insured man who has been receiving threats.Original Radio Broadcast Date: January 19, 1958Originating from HollywoodStarring: Bob Bailey as Johnny Dollar; Eleanor Audley; Paula Winslowe; Lawrence Dobkin; Will Wright; Ben Wright; Harry BartellWhen 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: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: Death in the Dark (EP4686)
24/04/2025 Duration: 33minToday's Mystery: A bank guard is killed and the only clue is the murder weapon...a unique burglar tool.Original Radio Broadcast Date: March 25, 1952Originated from New York CityStarred: Joseph Curtain as Jerry North, Alice Frost as Pamela NorthSupport the show monthly at https://patreon.greatdetectives.netPatreon Supporter of the Day: Magda, Patreon supporter since June 2018.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…http://survey.greatdetectives.netGive us a call 208-991-4783Follow us on Instagram at http://instagram.com/greatdetectivesBecome one of ourfriends on Facebook.Follow 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 Ann Cornell Murder Case (EP4685)
23/04/2025 Duration: 43minToday's Mystery: A young woman from Iowa studying music is murdered.Original Radio Broadcast Date: May 26, 1950Originated in HollywoodStars: Larry Thor as Lieutenant Danny Clover, Charles Calvert as Sergeant Gino Tartaglia, Jack Kruschen as Sergeant Muggavan, Joseph Kearns, Sam Edwards, Norma Varden, Florence Ravenal, Bert HollandSupport the show monthly at https://patreon.greatdetectives.netPatreon Supporter of the Day: Wendy, Patreon supporter since May 2019Support 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: The Landini Murder Case: Too Many Lies and Jealous (EP4684)
22/04/2025 Duration: 32minToday's Mystery: The lovely Ms. Beaton is caught in a lie, and then even more suspects emerge.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: James, Patreon supporter since October 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 Vanishing Visa (EP4683)
21/04/2025 Duration: 37minToday's Mystery: Mike Waring is called back into service by military intelligence and is sent to Vienna to smuggle a woman across the border.Original Radio Broadcast Date: June 19, 1952Originating from New YorkStarring: Les Damon as The Falcon; Larry Haines; Ralph BellSupport the show monthly at patreon.greatdetectives.netPatreon Supporter of the Day: Bruce, Patreon Supporter since March 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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Rogue's Gallery: Lovely Little Old Lady (Encore) (EP4682e)
20/04/2025 Duration: 36minRogue goes to help an elderly woman with a son in trouble with the law. The son’s not there and Rogue wakes up to find he was given a Mickey Finn tea and has been framed for murder.Original Air Date: November 29, 1945Originating in HollywoodStarring: Dick Powell, Richard RogueSupport the show monthly at https://patreon.greatdetectives.netSupport 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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Yours Truly Johnny Dollar: Bodyguard to Anne Connelly (Encore) (EP4682)
19/04/2025 Duration: 38minJohnny travels to Milwaukee to protect a woman who is afraid of an ex-boyfriend who has been released from prison.Original Air Date: December 3, 1949Support the show monthly at https://patreon.greatdetectives.netSupport 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.Give 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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Ellery Queen: The Armchair Detective (Encore) (EP4681)
18/04/2025 Duration: 36minWhen an armchair detective is murdered on Ellery’s radio show, he has to find out who did it.Original Air Date: March 18, 1948Originating in HollywoodStarring: Lawrence Dobkin as Ellery QueenSupport the show monthly at https://patreon.greatdetectives.netSupport 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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Sherlock Holmes: Adventure of the Devil's Foot (Encore) (EP4680)
17/04/2025 Duration: 34minWhile recuperating, Holmes is asked to investigate a strange death in Cornish country where the locals suspect the Devil’s involvement.Original Air Date: January 13, 1946Originating in HollywoodStarring Tom Conway as Sherlock HolmesSupport the show monthly at https://patreon.greatdetectives.netSupport 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 Abbotts: The White Hot Flame (Encore) (EP4679)
16/04/2025 Duration: 37minA doctor dies in a plane crash over England, but Pat suspects foul play and pretends to be injured to investigate a hospital.Original Air Date: March 13, 1955Originating in New YorkStarring: Les Damon as Pat Abbott, Claudia Morgan as Jean AbbottSupport the show monthly at https://patreon.greatdetectives.netSupport 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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Pete Kelly’s Blues: The Veda Brand Story (Encore) (EP4678)
15/04/2025 Duration: 33minA gangster tries to force Pete to marry the gangster’s girlfriend.Original Air Date: July 11, 1951Originating In HollywoodStarring: Jack Webb as Pete KellySupport the show monthly at https://patreon.greatdetectives.netSupport 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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Rocky Fortune: Hollywood or Boom (Encore) (EP4677)
14/04/2025 Duration: 32minRocky is hired to drive a truckload of nitro from New York to Los Angeles.Original Air Date: January 26, 1954Originating in HollywoodStarring: Frank Sinatra as Rocky FortuneSupport the show monthly at https://patreon.greatdetectives.netSupport 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 Cast (EP4676)
12/04/2025 Duration: 34minToday's Mystery: Joe Friday and Ben Romero think they've found a man responsible for the disappearances of a dozen men.Original Radio Broadcast Date: February 8, 1950Originating from HollywoodStarring: Jack Webb as Sergeant Joe Friday; Barton Yarborough as Sergeant Ben Romero; Stacy HarrisSupport 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 on Monday for another detective drama from the Golden Age of Radio.
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Yours Truly Johnny Dollar: The Boron 112 Matter (EP4675)
11/04/2025 Duration: 35minToday's Mystery: An inventor who is building an insured machine to make a new type of fuel is suspected of being involved in a subversive group.Original Radio Broadcast Date: January 12, 1958Originating from HollywoodStarring: Bob Bailey as Johnny Dollar; Shirley Mitchell; G. Stanley Jones; Parley Baer; Russell Thorson; Frank Gerstle; Lou MerrilWhen 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: Robert, Patreon supporter since August 2016Take 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: Murder Mismanaged (EP4674)
10/04/2025 Duration: 30minToday's Mystery: A jeweler friend of the Norths is afraid his son-in-law is planning to murder him.Original Radio Broadcast Date: March 18, 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: Adrienne, Patreon supporter since January 2020Support 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 Jane Arnold Murder Case (EP4673)
09/04/2025 Duration: 36minToday's Mystery: Danny investigates the murder of a magician's assistant at a performance for a convention of a fraternal order.Original Radio Broadcast Date: May 19, 1950Originated in HollywoodStars: Larry Thor as Lieutenant Danny Clover, Charles Calvert as Sergeant Gino Tartaglia, Hy Averback, Jerry Hausner, Elliott Reid, Mary Lansing, Herb ButterfieldSupport the show monthly at https://patreon.greatdetectives.netPatreon Supporter of the Day:Stephen, 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…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: Premature Corpse/Too Many Suspects (EP4672)
08/04/2025 Duration: 37minToday's Mystery: A revelation about the time of death sends Inspector Chan back to square one.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:Shelia, 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…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.