Video Theater – The Great Detectives of Old Time Radio

The City fails to win conviction against a burglarly suspect despite being sure of his guilt, Joe Friday and Ed Jacobs get a second chance when he comes back to LA just as a string of crimes fitting his MO start being committed. Season 1, Episode 14 Original Air Date: June 19, 1952

Tom Fox of the Compliace Podcast Network joins us once again as we delve into the Ronald Howard Sherlock Holmes series with the only episode that directly adapted one of Doyle's story, "The Case of the Red Headed League" A red-headed shopkeeper comes to Holmes for help and has a tale to tell of a strange organization set up to further the interests of red-headed men. Season 1, Episode 11 Original...

In this tense and tightly constructed episode of Dragnet, Sergeant Joe Friday (Jack Webb) and his partner, Ed Jacobs (Barney Phillips), are called to investigate a shocking death in a modest Los Angeles apartment. A woman has been found dead from a gunshot wound, and her husband insists it was suicide. But as the detectives begin to piece together the evidence—an empty cartridge, a dusting of flou...

In this episode of Public Domain Video Theater, host Adam Graham is joined by special guest Tom Fox, founder of the ⁠ Compliance Podcast Network ⁠ and host of ⁠ Adventures in Compliance ⁠ — a show where Fox explores each Sherlock Holmes story through the lens of ethics and compliance. Together, they delve into one of Ronald Howard's early television portrayals of the great detective.   Episode Ove...

Joe Friday and Ed Jacobs have evidence that a local jewelry salesman is behind the robbery of another salesman. They present the vidence in hopes of getting a confession. Season 1, Episode 12 Original Air Date: May 22, 1952 Based on a radio script from February 14, 1952

A wealthy family's household becomes the scene of intrigue when a series of shocking crimes threatens its members. Suspicion falls heavily within the walls of their imposing home, and the air grows tense as Philo Vance works to uncover the truth. Mystery, secrets, and a shadow of danger hang over each clue in this chilling early talkie. Originally released in U.S. theaters on August 11, 1929.   Th...

A singer who threatens the happiness of the son of one of Philo Vance's (William Powell) oldest friends is murdered and Vance is called in to investigate. Features Jean Arthur, and Eugene Pallette. Original Release Date: February 16, 1929

A singer who threatens the happiness of the son of one of Philo Vance's (William Powell) oldest friends is murdered and Vance is called in to investigate. Features Jean Arthur, and Eugene Pallette. Original Release Date: February 16, 1929

A baby photographer (Bob Hope) impersonates a travelling private and is hired to find a beautiful woman (Dorothy Lamour) to find a missing older man. Also features Peter Lorre and Lon Chaney, Jr.

With rising international tensions, Mr. Moto (Peter Lorre) arrives in Egypt and battles a dangerous gang led by a sinister ventriloquist (Ricardo Cortez)  Original Release Date: January 20, 1939

Joe Friday and Ed Jacobs investigate the brutal murder of a woman. Season 1, Episode 11 Original Air Date: May 8, 1952

In this episode of Public Domain Video Theater, host Adam Graham presents an intriguing episode of Mr. And Mrs. North titled "The Placid Affair," originally aired on April 27, 1954 as the 14th episode of the Second Season. Join us as we unravel a tale of crime, deception, and the lengths one will go to for love and money. With stellar performances by Barbara Britton and Richard Denning, this episo...

Follow the tense investigation led by Joe Friday and his partner Ed Jacobs as they unravel the mystery surrounding the disappearance of Paul Davis and confront the man (Lee Marvin) they suspect of killing him. Season 1, Episode 5 Original Air Date: February 14, 1952

On board a train returning to New York from Miami, the Norths see a woman they met in Miami on a train handcuffs, setting the stage for murder. Original Air Date: March 30, 1954  Season 2, Episode 10

Sergeants Joe Friday and Ed Jacobs search for a baby kidnapped from a hospital. Season 1, Episode 4 Original Air Date: January 31, 1952 Based on a Radio Script: from November 9, 1950

As the Norths find themselves embroiled in a weekend getaway turned murder mystery, tensions rise when a guest is poisoned and secrets unravel. Original Air Date: January 2, 1953 Season 1, Episode 14

Join us as we follow Sergeants Joe Friday and Ben Romero on a complex case involving a robbery at All Saints Hospital's pharmacy, where $10,000 worth of narcotics goes missing. With a wounded intern and a trail of clues leading to the dark underbelly of drug distribution, the detectives race against time to catch the culprit before the stolen drugs can be sold on the streets. Original Air Date: Ja...

The Norths are getting to celebrate their anniversary when a sinister bride doll is delivered and they find themselves in another murder.    Original Air Date: October 10, 1952 Season 1, Episode 2

Step back in time with us as we revisit the very first TV episode of Dragnet, "The Human Bomb." This episode, based on a radio script from 1949, takes you into the heart of Los Angeles, where Detective Sergeant Joe Friday and his partner, Ben Romero (Barton Yarborough), face a tense, 26-minute race against time to prevent a disaster.    Original AIr Date: December 14, 1951 based on a radio play fr...

The thrilling conclusion to the Bulldog Drummond series is here! Join us as we dive into a world of action, comedy, and romance. In this final installment, Bulldog Drummond navigates a bank robbery and a mad painter, while trying to ensure his long-awaited wedding in romantic happens France. With unexpected twists and comedic elements, this episode promises a satisfying end to the saga.   Original...

A promoter promises to buy a cargo of defective silk stockings from a businessman through a pyramid scheme. Original Air Date: December 12, 1952 Season 3, Episode 13

Bulldog Drummond (John Howard) is on the verge of marrying Phyllis Clavering (Heather Angel), but a thrilling mystery involving hidden treasures and secret passages threatens to derail their plans. Join us as we explore this captivating story filled with suspense, humor, and unexpected twists. Will Drummond and Phyllis finally tie the knot?   Original Release Date: April 14, 1939

A fatherless boy (Billie Gray) secretly joins a gang of juveniles passing forged checks. Season 3, Episode 1   Original Air Date: September 4, 1952

JoJOIN OUR MORE THAN 14,000 SUBSCRIBERS Hugh Drummond is going to be married, but first he has to stop a newly-invented atomic from being used to launch a new war. Follow Captain Drummond and his team as they navigate through espionage, murder, and a race against time to prevent global catastrophe.  Original Release Date: November 25, 1938 

Dive into the world of Commodore Stitch, a notorious con artist, as he orchestrates an elaborate scam to fleece a millionaire with a scheme involving the promise of psychic power. Season 2, Episode 50   Original Air Date: August 28, 1952