Syndicated – The Great Detectives of Old Time Radio

Today’s Mystery: The widow of a man who was shot asks Slade to hide the body. Original Radio Broadcast Date: August 16, 1964 (likely) Originating in Hollywood Starring: William Wintersole as Mathew Slade; Norman Belkin; Joyce Reed; Michael Fox; William O’Connell Aired as Starlight Mystery Theater. Also known as Matthew Slade, Private Investigator. Support the…

Today’s Mystery: The president of a prominent bachelor’s club thinks one of the members murdered a woman who had lunch at one of their meetings. Original Radio Broadcast Date: August 2, 1964 Originating in Hollywood Starring: William Wintersole as Mathew Slade; Sylvia Walden as Jonesy; Norman Belkin; Barton Heyman as Sergeant Sid Dinelli; John Aniston;…

Today’s Mystery: A woman says her brother’s life depends on her delivering a porcelain Ming cat, and asks Captain Drummond for protection. Original Radio Broadcast Date: Unknown Originating in New York Starring: Ned Wever as Bulldog Drummond; Luis Van Rooten as Denny Support the show monthly at https://patreon.greatdetectives.net Patreon Supporter of the Day: Alexandra, Patreon…

Today’s Mystery: Captain Drummond and Denny are summoned to a Carribean island to take on a devil-worshipping cult. Original Radio Broadcast Date: June 23, 1948 Originating in New York Starring: Ned Wever as Bulldog Drummond; Luis Van Rooten as Denny Support the show monthly at https://patreon.greatdetectives.net Patreon Supporter of the Day: Eliza, Patreon Supporter since…

Today’s Mystery: While deep-sea fishing, Captain Drummond and Denny find a man who was shot to death more than 60 miles from land. Original Radio Broadcast Date: June 16, 1948 Originating in New York Starring: Ned Wever as Bulldog Drummond; Luis Van Rooten as Denny Support the show monthly at https://patreon.greatdetectives.net Patreon Supporter of the…

Today’s Mystery: Captain Drummond tries to remember how he got into a dangerous situation with a life on the line. It all started with a mysterious woman showing up in his compartment on an east-bound train. Original Radio Broadcast Date: June 9, 1948 Originating in New York Starring: Ned Wever as Bulldog Drummond; Luis Van…

Today’s Mystery: Captain Drummond and Denny pursue an escapee from a mental asylum with homicidal intentions across an isolated island. Original Radio Broadcast Date: May 12, 1948 Originating in New York Starring: Ned Wever as Bulldog Drummond; Luis Van Rooten as Denny Support the show monthly at https://patreon.greatdetectives.net Patreon Supporter of the Day: Daniel, Patreon…

Today’s Mystery: The owner of a small amusement park dies of heart failure on a roller coaster. His daughter suspects murder and turns to Captain Drummond for help. Original Radio Broadcast Date: March 10, 1948 Originating in New York Starring: Ned Wever as Bulldog Drummond; Luis Van Rooten as Denny; Mercedes McCambridge Support the show…

Today’s Mystery: A horse-racing jockey calls Captain Drummond for help but is murdered before Drummond can speak to him. Original Radio Broadcast Date: March 3, 1948 Originating in New York Starring: Ned Wever as Bulldog Drummond; Luis Van Rooten as Denny Support the show monthly at https://patreon.greatdetectives.net Patreon Supporter of the Day: Support the show…

Today’s Mystery: A beautiful woman accosts Captain Drummond and demands she kiss him to protect him from someone who’s following her and then she pulls a gun on a him and ors him to check out a book for her. Original Radio Broadcast Date: December 24 1947 Originating in New York Starring: Ned Wever as…

Today’s Mystery: Denny spots a woman in a crinoline dress hanging from the flagpole of an office building. Original Radio Broadcast Date: March 19, 1945 Originating in New York: Starring: Ned Wever as Bulldog Drummond; Luis Van Rooten as Denny Support the show monthly at https://patreon.greatdetectives.net Patreon Supporter of the Day: Kerry, Patreon Supporter since…

Today’s 1st Mystery: A visit to the carnival is soured by the presence of an old-school seller of snake oil. It’s made even worse when Dr. Tim has to investigate a death. Original Radio Broadcast Date: Early to Mid 1950s Originating in Colorado Starring: Bob Hahn as Dr. Tim   Today’s Second Mystery: Dr. John…

Today’s Episodes: Episode 18: A police captain takes in a night at the fights and finds himself in the middle of a murder investigation when the winning boxer drops dead. Episode 20: An officer goes undercover in hopes of recovering uncut diamonds stolen from a jewelry store. Original Radio Broadcast Date: 1932 Support the show…

Today’s First Story: Basil Rathbone sets up an office as a radio detective, with Kenny Delmar as his bumbling sidekick. Original Radio Broadcast Date: July 24, 1947 Today’s Second Story: A key witness in a Distict Attorney’s (Robert Preston) racketeering case is murdered on his doorstep while leaving an important clue behind. Original Radio Broadcast…

Today’s Mystery: Vance investigates an impossible murder. A gangster was killed in a house surrounded by mud but no footprints were found inside. Original Radio Broadcast Date: July 4, 1950 Originated in: New York City Starred: Jackson Beck as Philo Vance, George Petrie as District Attorney Markham Today’s program was provided by Radio Archives. Email…

Today’s Mystery: An actor is found murdered on a ferry boat wearing a pair of argyle socks that doesn’t match the rest of his outfit. Original Radio Broadcast Date: June 27, 1950 Originated in: New York City Starred: Jackson Beck as Philo Vance, George Petrie as District Attorney Markham Today’s program was provided by Radio…

Today’s Mystery: A boxer’s manager is killed during a prize fight. Original Radio Broadcast Date: June 20, 1950 Originated in: New York City Starred: Jackson Beck as Philo Vance, George Petrie as District Attorney Markham Today’s program was provided by Radio Archives. Email detectives@radioarchives.com to get a free audiobook, a free ebook, and free old…

Today’s Mystery: A homeless woman is found murdered in full evening dress. Original Radio Broadcast Date: June 13, 1950 Originated in: New York City Starred: Jackson Beck as Philo Vance, George Petrie as District Attorney Markham Support the show monthly at patreon.greatdetectives.net Support the show on a one-time basis at http://support.greatdetectives.net. Mail a donation to:…

Today’s Mystery: Vance and Markham investigate the murder of a man after they hear the murder over the phone. Original Radio Broadcast Date: June 6, 1950 Originated in: New York City Starred: Jackson Beck as Philo Vance, George Petrie as District Attorney Markham Today’s program was provided by Radio Archives. Email detectives@radioarchives.com to get a free audiobook,…

Today’s Mystery: Philo investigates the murder of a carnival concessions operator. Original Radio Broadcast Date: May 30, 1950 Originated in: New York City Starred: Jackson Beck as Philo Vance, George Petrie as District Attorney Markham Today’s program was provided by Radio Archives. Email detectives@radioarchives.com to get a free audiobook, a free ebook, and free old…

Today’s Mystery: A man who created a fake money-making machine was murdered. Original Radio Broadcast Date: May 23, 1950 Originated in: New York City Starred: Jackson Beck as Philo Vance, George Petrie as District Attorney Markham Today’s program was provided by Radio Archives. Email detectives@radioarchives.com to get a free audiobook, a free ebook, and free…

Today’s Mystery: A dying chemistry Professor requests a manicure even though he’d been fatally wounded. Original Radio Broadcast Date:May 16, 1950 Originated in: New York City Starred: Jackson Beck as Philo Vance, George Petrie as District Attorney Markham Today’s program was provided by Radio Archives. Email detectives@radioarchives.com to get a free audiobook, a free ebook,&#82...

Today’s Mystery: Vance investigates a series of murders committed by a whistling killer who tries to extort money from his wealthy victims. Original Radio Broadcast Date: May 9, 1950 Originated in: New York City Starred: Jackson Beck as Philo Vance, George Petrie as District Attorney Markham Today’s program was provided by Radio Archives. Email detectives@radioarchives.com…

Today’s Mystery: A man falls from a roof, leaving behind a suicide note. Vance suspects murder. Original Radio Broadcast Date: May 2, 1950 Originated in: New York City Starred: Jackson Beck as Philo Vance, George Petrie as District Attorney Markham Today’s program was provided by Radio Archives. Email detectives@radioarchives.com to get a free audiobook, a…

Today’s Mystery: Multiple beauty contest contestants are found murdered with their shoes missing. Original Radio Broadcast Date: September 27, 1949 Originated in: New York City Starred: Jackson Beck as Philo Vance, George Petrie as District Attorney Markham Today’s program was provided by Radio Archives. Email detectives@radioarchives.com to get a free audiobook, a free ebook, and&#823...