ADAM GRAHAM

Danger with Grainger|Great Detectives of Old Time Radio Mystery Dramas

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Danger with Grainger was one of several series produced by Radio syndicator Harry S. Goodman in the mid-1950s. The episodes were recorded for Australia for syndication, particularly for the US market, where union contracts with the American Federation of Television and Radio Artists couldn't keep radio drama profitable for networks in an era where radio advertising dollars were losing ground to television. Goodman's series tried to sound as American as possible by featuring as many US expats living in Australia living in Australia as possible. The case was led by Tennessee-born actor Harp McGu...

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ADAM GRAHAM

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Danger with Grainger: The Larry Simmons Case 02.03.2026 40:12

Today's Mystery: A slimy character tries to hire Grainger as a go-between for him in a blackmail deal. Grainger kicks him out but it's not that simple Original Radio Broadcast Date: 1956 or 1957 Originating from Australia Starred: Harp McGuire as Steve Grainger Support the show monthly at patreon.greatdetectives.net Patreon Supporter of the Day: Deby, patreon supporter since September 2015. Suppor...

Danger with Grainger: Shelia Randolph is Sane 23.02.2026 32:41

Today's Mystery: Grainger is hired to provide security for a wealthy's man's suicidal wife but begins to suspect there's more to the situation. Original Radio Broadcast Date: 1956 or 1957 Originating from AustraliaStarring: Harp McGuire as Steve Grainger Support the show monthly at patreon.greatdetectives.net Patreon Supporter of the Day: Eric, Patreon supporter since November 2025 Support the sho...

Danger with Grainger: Paula Crane is Threatened 16.02.2026 32:04

Today's Mystery: A friend of Grainger's invites him to a weekend with her family on the lake as she claims there have been threats to her life. Original Radio Broadcast Date: 1956 or 1957 Originating from Australia Starring: Harp McGuire as Steve Grainger Support the show monthly at patreon.greatdetectives.net Patreon Supporter of the Day: Kelli, patreon supporter since February 2020. Support the...

Danger with Grainger: Counterfeit Plates 09.02.2026 34:08

Today's Mystery: A printer is murdered for his counterfeit plate. Original Radio Broadcast Date: 1956 or 1957 Originating from Australia Starring: Harp McGuire as Steve Grainger Support the show monthly at patreon.greatdetectives.net Patreon Supporter of the Day: Andrew, Patreon supporter since August 2021. Support the show on a one-time basis at http://support.greatdetectives.net Mail a donation...

Danger with Grainger: The Triangle Affair 02.02.2026 31:37

Today's Mystery: A released convict asked Grainger to prove he was innocent of the robbery that landed him in jail. Original Radio Broadcast Date: 1956 or 1957 Originating from Australia Starring: Harp McGuire as Steve Grainger Support the show monthly at patreon.greatdetectives.net Patreon Supporter of the Day: Chris, Patreon supporter since August 2019. Support the show on a one-time basis at h...

Danger with Grainger: The Seafarer Mystery 26.01.2026 28:32

Today's Mystery: A woman reports receiving threatening letters and phone calls from her husband. The problem? Her husband died at sea. Original Radio Broadcast Date: 1956 or 1957 Originating from Australia Starring: Harp McGuire as Steve Grainger Support the show monthly at patreon.greatdetectives.net Patreon Supporter of the Day: Cassandra, Patreon supporter since September 2025. Support the sho...

Danger with Grainger: Clever Criminologist 19.01.2026 32:36

Today's Mystery: A woman hires Grainger because she suspects her estranged husband (a famous criminologist) will kill a male friend. Original Radio Broadcast Date: 1956 or 1957 Originating from Australia Starring: Harp McGuire as Steve Grainger Support the show monthly at patreon.greatdetectives.net Patreon Supporter of the Day: Peter, Patreon supporter since April 2020. Support the show on a one...

Danger with Grainger: The Wandering Weapon Case 12.01.2026 28:28

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 Thank you to our newest Platinum Patreon supporter: Mark, currently supporting the podcast since January 2016 Support the show monthly at patreon.greatdetectives.net Patreon...

Danger With Grainger: Out of Jail for Christmas 22.12.2025 27:35

Today's Mystery:The son of a cab driver asks Grainger to help his father out of jail by proving him innocent of a burglary. Original Radio Broadcast Date: 1956 or 1957 Originating from Australia Starring: Harp McGuire as Steve Grainger Support the show monthly at patreon.greatdetectives.net Patreon Supporter of the Day: Greg, Patreon supporter since April 2020. Support the show on a one-time basis...

Danger with Grainger: Phony Photographer Case 15.12.2025 27:06

Today's Mystery: A female nightclub photographer turns to Steve Grainger for help. Original Radio Broadcast Date: 1956 or 1957 Originating from Australia Starring: Harp McGuire as Steve Grainger Support the show monthly at patreon.greatdetectives.net Patreon Supporter of the Day: Katherine, Patreon supporter since June 2021. Support the show on a one-time basis at http://support.greatdetectives.n...

Danger with Grainger: Innocent, Innocent 08.12.2025 32:01

Today's Mystery: A young man is found standing on an estate where a murder was committed. He's holding a gun used to commit a murder, but he swears he didn't do it .Original Radio Broadcast Date: 1956 or 1957 Originating from Australia Starring: Harp McGuire as Steve Grainger Support the show monthly at patreon.greatdetectives.ne t Patreon Supporter of the Day: Loren, Patreon supporter since Sept...

Danger with Grainger: Lady Alibi 01.12.2025 30:18

Today's Mystery: A beautiful model comes to Grainger for help, claiming that she's being pressured to provide an alibi for a man who shot a security guard during a robbery gone bad. Original Radio Broadcast Date: 1956 or 1957 Originating from Australia Starring: Harp McGuire as Steve Grainger Thank you to our latest Platinum Patreon supporter, Jeff, who has been supporting the podcast since Decemb...

Danger with Grainger: The Invented Husband 24.11.2025 33:53

Today's Mystery: A woman invents a husband to get a job and then has to "kill him off" to get married. She turns to Grainger when she finds herself implicated in a real murder. Original Radio Broadcast Date: 1956 or 1957 Originating from Australia Starring: Harp McGuire as Steve Grainger Support the show monthly at patreon.greatdetectives.net Patreon Supporter of the Day: Ronnie, Patreon supporter...

Danger with Grainger: The Annie Lesich Story 17.11.2025 35:12

Today's Mystery: A woman asks Grainger for help when a man whom she sent to prison is released. Original Radio Broadcast Date: 1956 or 1957 Originating from Australia Starring: Harp McGuire as Steve Grainger Support the show monthly at patreon.greatdetectives.net Patreon Supporter of the Day: Gretchen, patreon supporter since September 2017. Support the show on a one-time basis at http://support....

Danger with Grainger: A Marriage Minded Girl 10.11.2025 31:01

Today's Mystery: A woman contacts Grainger for help and is then beaten up and disappears. Original Radio Broadcast Date: 1956 or 1957 Originating from Australia Starring: Harp McGuire as Steve Grainger Support the show monthly at patreon.greatdetectives.net Patreon Supporter of the Day: Marla, Patreon supporter since January 2018. Support the show on a one-time basis at http://support.greatdetect...

Danger with Grainger: The Coincidental Cartoon 03.11.2025 32:19

Today's Mystery:A cartoonist hires Grainger when his brother is murdered using a method that was outlined in his comic strip. Original Radio Broadcast Date: 1956 or 1957 Originating from Australia Starring: Harp McGuire as Steve Grainger Support the show monthly at patreon.greatdetectives.net Patreon Supporter of the Day: Joanna, Patreon supporter since June 2022. Support the show on a one-time ba...

Danger with Grainger: Stolen Necklace 27.10.2025 27:10

Today's Mystery: A woman is in a car accident and wakes up to find her necklace missing. Original Radio Broadcast Date: 1956 or 1957 Originating from Australia Starring: Harp McGuire as Steve Grainger Support the show monthly at patreon.greatdetectives.net Patreon Supporter of the Day: Larry, Patreon supporter since July 2023 Support the show on a one-time basis at http://support.greatdetectives....

Danger with Grainger: Triple X Murders 20.10.2025 30:45

Today's Mystery: Grainger is hired by the mother of a man accused of killing a young couple in a park. Original Radio Broadcast Date: 1956 or 1957 Originating from Australia Starring: Harp McGuire as Steve Grainger Support the show monthly at patreon.greatdetectives.net Patreon Supporter of the Day: Ken, Patreon supporter since March 2020. Support the show on a one-time basis at http://support.gr...

Danger with Grainger: The Amourous Amnesiac 13.10.2025 29:06

Today's Mystery: Grainger finds an unconscious and beaten man in the street. He was found missing $10,000. Original Radio Broadcast Date: 1956 or 1957 Originating from Australia Starred: Harp McGuire as Steve Grainger Support the show monthly at patreon.greatdetectives.net Patreon Supporter of the Day: Kelli, Patreon supporter since June 2017. Support the show on a one-time basis at http://support...

Danger with Grainger: The Rainy Night Murder 06.10.2025 29:04

Today's Mystery: Grainger encounters a terrified woman on a rainy night who is running from a man whom she says she saw murder another man. Original Radio Broadcast Date: 1956 or 1957 Originating from Australia Starring: Harp McGuire as Steve Grainger Support the show monthly at patreon.greatdetectives.net Patreon Supporter of the Day: David, Patreon Patreon supporter since March 2021 Support the...

Danger with Grainger: Hired Help 29.09.2025 31:47

Today's Mystery: Grainger is hired by a wealthy woman to break up her son's disfavoured romance, but complications ensue when the chauffer is found poisoned. Original Radio Broadcast Date: 1956 or 1957 Originating from Australia Starring: Harp McGuire as Steve Grainger Support the show monthly at patreon.greatdetectives.net Patreon Supporter of the Day: Bruce, Patreon supporter since July 2022. Su...

Danger with Grainger: The FBI and the Scientist 22.09.2025 35:21

Today's Mystery: A woman hires Steve Grainger to protect her scientist husband who is working on a top secret experiment. Original Radio Broadcast Date: 1956 or 1957 Originating from Australia Starring: Harp McGuire as Steve Grainger Support the show monthly at patreon.greatdetectives.net Patreon Supporter of the Day: Shanua, Patreon supporteer since June 2019. Support the show on a one-time basi...