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OTR Detective - The Great Detectives of Old Time Radio

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28:12

The Saint: The Chiseling Chimpanzee (EP5076)

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2026/10/05

Today’s Mystery: Simon Templar becomes involved in a strange murder mystery after meeting a frightened man named Prebble, who believes he may be headed for prison because of a trained chimpanzee named Wenceslas. When Prebble is murdered and the chimpanzee is subsequently killed, The Saint discovers that the animal may have been involved in the…

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36:06

Counterspy: The Society Swindler (A0128)

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2026/10/03

Today’s Adventure: Counterspy chief David Harding investigates a charity racket operating among wealthy members of East Coast society. When a charity organizer connected to the World Refugee Fund is found to be running a fraudulent scheme, Harding sets a trap to uncover the criminal mastermind behind it. His investigation leads to Alfred Babson, a dangerous…

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Broadway’s My Beat: The Ruth Nelson Murder Case

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2026/09/30

Today’s Mystery: Detective Danny Clover investigates the murder of Ruth Nelson, a woman found stabbed to death on the very day she was released from prison after serving thirty years. As Clover searches for answers, he discovers that Ruth’s past may hold the key to her death. The investigation takes another turn when Louise Downey,…

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32:36

Broadway’s My Beat: The Georgie Beck Murder Case

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2026/09/16

Today’s Mystery: Pickpocket Georgie Beck has repeatedly insisted that someone is following him, but Danny Clover and his colleagues have found nothing to substantiate his fears. When Georgie suddenly calls headquarters saying he has been attacked and then disappears, Danny retraces his movements and discovers an unexpected connection between the small-time thief and a lavish…

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34:13

The Big Story: The Biggest Catch (EP5057)

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2026/09/08

Today’s Mystery:Young journalism student Don Morrissey is determined to prove he has what it takes to become a full-time reporter for his hometown newspaper in quiet Elkhorn, Wisconsin. His opportunity arrives when three supposed fishermen crash their car into a telephone pole, and Don’s suspicions about the strangely anxious travelers lead him to test whether…

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31:34

Broadway’s My Beat: The Lila Hunter Murder Case (EP5053)

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2026/09/02

Today’s Mystery: Danny Clover investigates the death of Lila Hunter, whose body is pulled from the river while police are searching for her as the prime suspect in another murder. When a Skid Row derelict unexpectedly produces $500 for Lila’s funeral, Danny follows the money toward a man from her past and a possible connection…

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33:34

The Big Story: Hot Lead Catches a Cold Blooded Killer...

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2026/09/01

Today’s Mystery: Miami Herald reporter William Adams joins the investigation after a well-dressed stranger is found shot to death beneath a bridge in the Everglades. With little to identify the victim beyond an old newspaper and a loaded die, Adams begins tracing the dead man’s movements, searching for the clue that can lead authorities to…

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33:55

Dragnet: The Big Shakedown (EP5049)

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2026/08/27

Todays Mystery:Sergeant Joe Friday and his partner Frank Smith investigate a bookmaker’s claim that a police officer has been demanding weekly payments in exchange for allowing him to operate. But when no one matching the man’s name or description can be found in law-enforcement records, Friday and Smith begin searching for an extortionist who may…

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33:43

Broadway’s My Beat: The Alice Mayo Murder Case

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2026/08/19

Today’s Mystery: Detective Danny Clover investigates the murder of Alice Mayo, a recent arrival in New York who is shot through the door of her apartment. Her dying words point toward a man she met at a friendship club, but an anonymous telephone call made around the time of the shooting leaves Clover with questions…

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32:24

The Big Story: The Cord Around Her Neck (EP5042)

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2026/08/18

Today’s Mystery: West Seattle Herald reporter Stuart Whitehouse gets an unexpected opportunity to scoop the city’s larger newspapers when a woman is found murdered in her home. With his weekly paper’s deadline rapidly approaching, Whitehouse follows a series of clues in hopes of identifying the killer—and getting the story into print first. Original Radio Broadcast:…

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33:39

The Saint: Dossier on a Doggone Dog (EP5041)

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2026/08/17

Today’s Mystery: When Simon Templar finds a lost Pekingese and follows her home, he walks straight into a wealthy family’s uproar over a missing fortune in jewels. A suspicious butler, an argumentative family, and a precocious young would-be detective soon leave The Saint wondering how a simple good deed became such a complicated affair. Original…

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Yours Truly Johnny Dollar: The Frantic Fisherman Matter

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2026/08/14

Today’s Mystery: Johnny Dollar welcomes an excuse to visit an old friend at a Lake Mojave fishing resort, but the vacation quickly becomes an investigation when a recently released convict is spotted using some very unusual fishing equipment. Johnny sets out to discover what the man is really searching for beneath the lake. Original Radio…

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Broadway’s My Beat: The John Elgin Murder Case

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2026/07/29

Today’s Mystery: Detective Danny Clover reopens what appeared to be a straightforward suicide after a former bookie claims he witnessed the victim being pushed from a rooftop. When the eyewitness is murdered before he can identify the killer, Clover must untangle a web of jealousy, blackmail, and deception. Original Radio Broadcast: April 5, 1952 Originating…

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33:08

Counterspy: The Bouncing Bank Robber (A0098)

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2026/06/20

Today’s Adventure: After a daring daylight bank robbery leaves two people dead and several wounded, counterspy agents launch a citywide manhunt for a ruthless gunman known for taking impossible risks. As the killer fights his way through police roadblocks, waterfront hideouts, and a crowded amusement park, David Harding and his agents race to stop him…

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36:20

Dragnet: The Big Evans (EP4989)

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2026/06/04

Todays Mystery: A boarding house operator accuses a young police officer of assault, battery, and soliciting a bribe after a narcotics arrest. As Friday and Jacobs investigate, conflicting witness statements and questions about the complainant’s injuries force them to determine whether an officer crossed the line—or whether someone is trying to frame him. Original Radio…

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31:16

Yours Truly Johnny Dollar: The Cautious Celibate...

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2026/05/22

Today’s Mystery: Johnny takes a nationwide dash to escape Durango Laramie Dalheart and avoid a foced marriage. Original Radio Broadcast Date: April 19, 1959 Originated from Hollywood Stars: Bob Bailey as Johnny Dollar, Virginia Gregg, Jeanne Tatum, John McIntire, G. Stanley Jones When making your travel plans, remember http://johnnydollarair.com Become one of our Patreon Supporters…

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36:33

Counterspy: The Case of the Poison Peddler (A0088)

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2026/05/16

Today’s Adventure: David Harding takes on a hate group that has inspired the beating of a local shopkeeper. Original Radio Broadcast:February 24, 1949 Originating from New York Starring: Don McLaughlin as David Harding; Mandel Kramer as Peters; Ken Lynch To subscribe to this podcast and, go to https://greatadventures.info/ Become one of our ongoing Patreon supporters…

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34:41

Broadway’s My Beat: The Mary Smith Murder Case (EP4968)

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2026/05/06

Today’s Mystery: A woman is found murdered in a cheap hotel. Original Radio Broadcast Date:Decemnber 8, 1951 Originated in Hollywood Stars: Larry Thor as Lieutenant Danny Clover, Charles Calvert as Sergeant Gino Tartaglia, Jack Kruschen as Sergeant Muggavan, Betty Lou Gerson, Stan Waxman, Steve Roberts, David Wolfe Support the show monthly at https://patreon.greatdetectives.net Patreon Supporter…

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32:22

The Big Story: New Facts About a 26-Year Frame-Up...

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2026/05/05

Today’s Mystery: Reporter Ralph Goll becomes suspicious of the results of a murder case when he learns that the detective involved had later been convicted of graft and the sheriff at the time had committed suicide before the trial. Original Radio Broadcast: March 1, 1950 Originating from New York Starring: Nat Polen as Ralph Goll;…

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30:17

The Saint: The Cake that Killed (EP4966)

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2026/05/04

Today’s Mystery: Simon gets a cake at a bakery from a woman in distress and finds himself caught up in a case of larceny and murder. Original Radio Broadcast Date: January 8, 1950 Originating from Hollywood Starring: Vincent Price as Simon Templar; Betty Lou Gerson; Peter Leeds; Dan O’Herlihy; Larry Dobkin; Theodore von Eltz Support…

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