Adam Graham|Old Time Radio Detective Host

The Great Detectives of Old Time Radio| Daily Mystery Dramas

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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, Charlie Chan, Broadway's My Beat, 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 gu...

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Adam Graham|Old Time Radio Detective Host

Episodes

Mr. Chameleon: The Duel to the Death Murder Case (EP4242) 23.11.2023 38:38

Today's Mystery:Two private detectives are found shot by the police in a way that looks like they killed each other in a duel. Original Radio Broadcast Date: February 2, 1949 Originating from New York City Starring: Karl Swenson as Mister Chameleon Support the show monthly at patreon.greatdetectives.net Patreon of the Day: Boz, Patreon Supporter Since April 2019 Support the show on a one-time basi...

Dangerous Assignment: Nursery Rhyme (EP4241) 22.11.2023 28:33

Today's Mystery:Steve goes to Stockholm to investigate a leak from a project the U.S. is participating in. He finds the head of the project murdered, and a nursery rhyme is the only clue to his killer. Original Radio Broadcast Date: November 26, 1952 Originating from Hollywood Starring: Brian Donlevy as Steve Mitchell; Herb Butterfield as the Commissioner; Ken Peters; Kay Stewart; Tony Barrett; Da...

Yours Truly Johnny Dollar: The Shady Lane Matter, Episodes One and Two (EP4240) 21.11.2023 40:09

Today's Mystery:Johnny goes to a small Vermont town where an anonymously written note implicates a husband in the murder of his disabled, and insured, wife. Original Radio Broadcast Dates: July 9 and 10, 1956 Originated from HollywoodStarring: Bob Bailey as Johnny Dollar; Jeanette Nolan; Forrest Lewis; Shirley Mitchell; Will Wright; Bert Holland; John Dehner When making your travel plans, remember...

Academy Award Theatre: The Maltese Falcon (EP4239) 20.11.2023 38:14

Today's Mystery: Sam Spade's search for the murderer in his partner puts him in the midst of intrigue among four dangerous characters, all trying to gain possession of an enameled jeweled falcon. Original Radio Broadcast Date: July 3, 1946 Originated from Hollywood Starring: Humphrey Bogart as Sam Spade; Mary Astor as Brigid O'Shaughnessy; Sidney Greenstreet as Kasper Gutman; Gerald Mohr Support t...

Let George Do It: Cause for Thanksgiving (EP4238s) 19.11.2023 37:11

Today's Mystery:Riley calls George in to help out a speechless boy who may have witnessed a murder. Original Radio Broadcast Date: November 20, 1950 Originated from HollywoodStarring: Bob Bailey as George Valentine; Virginia Gregg as Brooksie; Wally Maher as Lieutenant Riley; Alan Reed; Dick Ryan; Tony Barrett; Jeffrey Silver; Steven Chase Support the show monthly at patreon.greatdetectives.net Pa...

Dragnet: Eric Kelby (EP4238) 18.11.2023 40:29

Todays Mystery:A man reports his wife missing, but investigators suspect murder. Original Radio Broadcast Date: September 3, 1949 Originated from Hollywood Starring: Jack Webb as Sergeant Joe Friday; Barton Yarborough as Sergeant Ben Romero; Harry Morgan as Captain Kearney; Herb Butterfield Support the show monthly at patreon.greatdetectives.net Welcome to our new Patreon Supporters: Ken and Laura...

Yours Truly Johnny Dollar: The Midas Touch Matter, Episodes Three, Four, and Five (EP4237) 17.11.2023 46:46

Today's Mystery:Johnny continues his investigation into the death of three men insured for up to a million dollars each .Original Radio Broadcast Dates: July 4, 5, and 6, 1956O riginated from Hollywood Starring: Bob Bailey as Johnny Dollar; Virginia Gregg; Johnny Jacobs; Herb Butterfield; Parley Baer; Barney Phillips; Shepard Menken; Roland Winters Sponsored by Green Archer Comics, makers of the n...

Mr. Chameleon: The Orphonage Murder Case (EP4236) 16.11.2023 35:15

Today's Mystery:The matron of an orphanage was murdered after writing a letter indicating that someone looked like one of the orphans. Original Radio Broadcast Date: January 26, 1949 Originated in: New York City Starring: Karl Swenson as Mister Chameleon Support the show monthly at patreon.greatdetectives.net Thank you to our Patreon Supporter of the Day: Mimi Patreon Support SInce February 2016 S...

Dangerous Assignment: The Private Sanitorium (EP4235) 15.11.2023 30:27

Today's Mystery:Steve is sent to Bavaria to infiltrate a sanitarium, where an American journalist who is wanted for trumped-up charges behind the Iron Curtain is being held incommunicado. Original Radio Broadcast Date: November 19, 1952 Originated in HollywoodStarring: Brian Donlevy as Steve Mitchell; Herb Butterfield as the Commissioner; Byron Kane; Paul Frees; Tony Barrett; Jack Kruschen; Jeanne...

Yours Truly Johnny Dollar: The Midas Touch Matter, Episodes One and Two (EP4234) 14.11.2023 40:56

Today's Mystery:Johnny is sent to Nevada, where three retired investment bankers were killed at a cave-in in a mine in which they'd invested. A local insurance agent suspects murder. Original Radio Broadcast Dates: July 2 and 3, 1956 Originated from HollywoodStarring: Bob Bailey as Johnny Dollar; Virginia Gregg; Johnny Jacobs; Herb Butterfield; Parley Baer; Barney Phillips, Shepard Menken; Roland...

Sam Spade: The Prisoner of Zenda Caper (EP4233) 13.11.2023 29:08

Today's Mystery:Sam receives a summons and a $100 retainer from a reclusive silent film star. Original Radio Broadcast Date: May 30, 1948 Originated from HollywoodStarring: Howard Duff as Sam Spade, Lurene Tuttle as Effie, Wally Maher Support the show monthly at patreon.greatdetectives.net Patreon Supporter of the Day: Robert, Patreon Supporter since March 2019 Support the show on a one-time basis...

Richard Diamond: Timothy the Seal (Encore) (EP4232e) 12.11.2023 33:07

Today's Mystery:Richard Diamond is hired to play bodyguard to a seal. Original Air Date: February 5, 1950 Originated from Hollywood Starring Dick Powell as Richard Diamond 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: Adam Graham, PO Box 15913, Boise, Idaho 83715 Take the listener survey at ht...

Dragnet: Myra, the Redhead (EP4232) 11.11.2023 39:44

Todays Mystery:Friday and Romero have caught two teenagers breaking into their car. Can they use them to find the mastermind behind hundreds of car burglaries? Original Radio Broadcast Date: September 1, 1949 Originated from Hollywood Starring: Jack Webb as Sergeant Joe Friday; Barton Yarborough as Sergeant Ben Romero; Raymond Burr as Ed Backstrand, Chief of Detectives; Herb Butterfield Support th...

Yours Truly Johnny Dollar:The Long Shot Murder, Episodes Three, Four, and Five (EP4231) 10.11.2023 46:38

Today's Mystery: Johnny continues to investigate the case of a doctor and his wife whom the insurance company fears might need a payout soon. Original Radio Broadcast Dates: June 27, 28, and 29, 1956 Originated from HollywoodStarring: Bob Bailey as Johnny Dollar; Virginia Gregg; Vic Perrin; Lillian Buyeff; Russell Thorson; James McCallion; Edgar Barrier; Don Diamond; Herb Butterfield When making y...

Mr. Chameleon: The Curious Murder of Clubfoot Louie (EP4230) 09.11.2023 37:10

Today's Mystery:A mob boss's henchman is murdered and the body spirited away before the police can examine it. Original Radio Broadcast Date: January 19, 1949 Originated in: New York CityStarring: Karl Swenson as Mister Chameleon Support the show monthly at patreon.greatdetectives.net Patreon supporter of the day: Michael, Patreon Supporter Since August 2016 Support the show on a one-time basis at...

Dangerous Assignment: Mr. Alexander's File (EP4229) 08.11.2023 32:10

Today's Mystery: Steve goes to Turkey to intercept a thief before he sells a sensitive file before to the highest bidder. Original Radio Broadcast Date: November 12, 1952 Originated in Hollywood Starring: Brian Donlevy as Steve Mitchell; Herb Butterfield as the Commissioner; Harry Bartel Support the show monthly at patreon.greatdetectives.net Welcome to new Patreon supporter Tazy Patreon Supporter...

Yours Truly Johnny Dollar: The Long Shot Matter, Episodes One and Two (EP4228) 07.11.2023 33:09

Today's Mystery: Johnny goes to California to investigate when an insurance agent received a note indicating they'd have to pay off on a policy insuring a wealthy doctor and his wife. Original Radio Broadcast Dates: June 25 and 26, 1956 Originated from Hollywood Stars: Bob Bailey as Johnny Dollar, Virginia Gregg, Vic Perrin, Lillian Buyeff, Russell Thorson, James McCallion, Edgar Barrier, Don Diam...

Sam Spade: The Hail and Farewell Caper (EP4227) 06.11.2023 37:38

Today's Mystery:A nervous man sets Spade on the case of a man who is about to be executed at San Quentin. Original Radio Broadcast Date: April 27, 1951 Originated from Hollywood Starring: Steven Dunne as Sam Spade; Lurene Tuttle as Effie; Paul Frees; Olan Soule; Junius Matthews; Wally Maher; Sidney Miller; Cathy Lewis; Lou Merrill; Edwin Max Support the show monthly at patreon.greatdetectives.net...

Sherlock Holmes Guy Fawkes Day Special (EP4226s) 05.11.2023 1:10:39

Today is Guy Fawkes Day and we celebrate with two different Guy-Fawkes-related Sherlock Holmes adventures. First, in The Fifth of November, a man named James Stuart comes to Baker Street pleading for Holmes' help, as he fears his cousin, Guy Falkenberry, is going to blow him up. Original Radio Broadcast Date: November 5, 1945Originated from Hollywood Starring: Basil Rathbone as Sherlock Holmes; Ni...

Dragnet: Police Academy (EP4226) 04.11.2023 39:10

Today's Mystery:Friday and Romero hunt for a gang of blitz robbers, while an army buddy of Friday's enters the police academy. Original Radio Broadcast Date: August 25, 1949 Originated from Hollywood Starring: Jack Webb as Sergeant Joe Friday; Barton Yarborough as Sergeant Ben Romero; Raymond Burr as Ed Backstrand, Chief of Detectives; Jeff Chandler; Herb Vigran Support the show monthly at patreon...

Yours Truly Johnny Dollar: The Pearling Matter, Episodes Three, Four, and Five (EP4225) 03.11.2023 46:16

Today's Mystery:Did a wealthy businessman fake his death to gain the attention of a missing daughter? Johnny doesn't believe it. Original Radio Broadcast Dates: June 20, 21, and 22, 1956 Originated from HollywoodStars: Bob Bailey as Johnny Dollar; Mary Jane Croft; Forrest Lewis; Jeanette Nolan; Russell Thorson; Michael Ann Barrett; Jack Petruzzi; Barbara Fuller; Herb Ellis; Marvin Miller When maki...

Mr. Chameleon: The Rich Uncle Murder Case 02.11.2023 42:56

Today's Mystery:A retired sea captain is murdered right after giving his niece a copy of a will leaving her everything he owns .Original Radio Broadcast Date: January 5, 1949 Originated in: New York City Starring: Karl Swenson as Mister Chameleon 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: A...

Dangerous Assignment: The Smuggling Racket (EP4223) 01.11.2023 36:18

Today's Mystery:Steve Mitchell is sent to Havana to meet an informant and break up a smuggling racket. He soon finds himself investigating the murder of the informant. Original Radio Broadcast Date: November 5, 1952 Originated in Hollywood Starring: Brian Donlevy as Steve Mitchell; Herb Butterfield as the Commissioner; Harry Bartell; Herb Ellis; Kay Stewart; Tony Barrett; Nestor Paiva Support the...

Yours Truly Johnny Dollar: The Pearling Matter, Episodes One and Two (EP4222) 31.10.2023 35:35

Today's Mystery:A news report states that a wealthy businessman is dead, but the report is erroneous. An insurance company suspects an attempt to manipulate the stock market. Original Radio Broadcast Dates: June 18 and 19, 1956 Originated from Hollywood Starring: Bob Bailey as Johnny Dollar; Mary Jane Croft; Forrest Lewis; Jeanette Nolan; Russell Thorson; Michael Ann Barrett; Jack Petruzzi; Barbar...

Sam Spade: The Rowdy Dowser Caper (EP4221) 30.10.2023 34:50

Today's Mystery:Sam goes to a rural county to investigate the theft of $53,000 from a bank where an ex-client works. Original Radio Broadcast Date: April 20, 1951 Originated from HollywoodStarred Steven Dunne as Sam Spade, Lurene Tuttle as Effie, Peggy Webber, Verna Felton, Sidney Miller, Alice Wellman, Charles Smith, Nestor Paiva, Support the show monthly at patreon.greatdetectives.net Support th...