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The Great Detectives of Old Time Radio| Daily Mystery Dramas

Adam Graham|Old Time Radio Detective Host

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

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35:49

World's Great Novels: The Moonstone, Part Two (EP4728)

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2025/06/12

Today's Mystery: England's greatest detective is called in to recover the Moonstone.Original Radio Broadcast Date: April 9, 1948Originating from ChicagoStarring: Sherman Marks as Gabriel Betterridge; Arthur Sedgewick as Sergeant Cuff; Charles Mountain as Franklin Blake; Geraldine Kaye as Rachel Verinder; Alma Fox; Jane Elliot; Ruth Shane; Minion Shriver; Sidney Breese; Les SpearsSupport the show monthly at patreon.greatdetectives.netPatreon Supporter of the Day: Rick, Patreon supporter since March

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34:49

Broadway's My Beat: The Frank Briscoe Murder Case...

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2025/06/11

Today's Mystery: A man is found murdered in a rooming house.Original Radio Broadcast Date: July 10, 1950Originated from HollywoodStarring: Larry Thor as Lieutenant Danny Clover; Charles Calvert as Sergeant Gino Tartaglia; Jack Kruschen; Lou Merrill; Tony Barrett; Herb Butterfield; Jay NovelloSupport the show monthly at https://patreon.greatdetectives.netPatreon Supporter of the Day: Guy, Patreon supporter since September 2022.Support the show on a one-time basis at

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33:42

Charlie Chan: Chan Gets Tough/The Telegram (EP4726)

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2025/06/10

Today's Mystery: Inspector Chan suspects that both John Ryder and Luis Romano have key information, but neither are willing to talk.Original Radio Broadcast Date: 1935 or 1936Originating from Los AngelesStarring: Walter Connolly as Inspector Charlie ChanSupport the show monthly at https://patreon.greatdetectives.netPatreon Supporter of the Day: David, Patreon supporter since March 2024Support the show on a one-time basis at http://support.greatdetectives.net.Mail a donation to: Adam Graham, PO Box

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34:45

The Falcon: The Case of the Lonely Hunter (EP4725)

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2025/06/09

Today's Mystery: The Falcon goes to Egypt to investigate a deported expatriate who may be tied into the narcotics trade.Original Radio Broadcast Date: July 31, 1952Originating from New YorkStarring: Les Damon as The Falcon; Ralph Bell; Elspeth EricSupport the show monthly at patreon.greatdetectives.netPatreon Supporter of the Day: Brett, Patreon supporter since April 2024Support the show on a one-time basis at http://support.greatdetectives.netMail a donation to: Adam Graham, PO Box 15913, Boise,

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33:21

Dragnet: The Big Trunk (TV Soundtrack) (EP4724)

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2025/06/07

Today's Mystery: A former vaudeville performer is murdered over worthless possessions in an old trunk.TVSoundtrack from a TV Episode that AIred January 4, 1954 based on a radio script from March 22, 1951 Originating from HollywoodStarring: Jack Webb as Sergeant Joe Friday; Ben Alexander as Officer Frank Smith; Dayton Lummis; Richard Garland; James Anderson; Lillian Powell; Emlen DaviesSupport the show monthly at patreon.greatdetectives.netPatreon Supporter of the Day: Mitch, Patreon supporter since

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37:20

Yours Truly Johnny Dollar: The Durango Laramie Matter...

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2025/06/06

Today's Mystery: Johnny is called in because Durango Laramie Dalhart has disappeared with $50,000 in cash.Original Radio Broadcast Date: February 23, 1958Originating from HollywoodStarring: Bob Bailey as Johnny Dollar; Virginia Gregg; G. Stanley Jones; Junius Matthews; Alan Reed; Frank Nelson; John McIntire; Bill Verdier; Tom HanleyRelated:Ong's Hat: The Early Internet Conspiracy Game That Got Too RealOng's Hat Wikipedia pageWhen making your travel plans, remember http://johnnydollarair.comBecome

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37:37

The World's Great Novels: The Moonstone, Part One...

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2025/06/05

Today's Mystery: In the mid-19th Century, a young English woman has inherited a large Indian diamond from her evil uncle. She decides to wear it as a brooch on her eighteenth birthday. What could go wrong?Original Radio Broadcast Date: April 2, 1948Originating from ChicagoStarring: Sherman Marks as Gabriel Betterridge; Charles Mountain as Franklin Blake; Geraldine Kaye as Rachel Verinder; Alma Fox; Jane Elliot; Ruth Shane; Sidney Breese; Arthur Peterson; Boris Aplon; Margaret BraytonSupport the show

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36:15

Broadway's My Beat: The Frank Conway Murder Case...

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2025/06/04

Today's Mystery: Danny investigates the murder of a Texan in a borrowed hotel room.Original Radio Broadcast Date: July 3, 1950Originated from HollywoodStarring: Larry Thor as Lieutenant Danny Clover; Charles Calvert as Sergeant Gino Tartaglia; Tony Quillan; Frances Robinson; Peggy Webber; Jay Novello; Tony Barrett; Herb ButterfieldSupport the show monthly at https://patreon.greatdetectives.netPatreon Supporter of the Day: Jim and Rachel, Patreon Supporters since March 2016Support the show on a

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31:46

Charlie Chan: The Heir and More Accusations (EP4720)

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2025/06/03

Today's Mystery: Inspector Chan returns from Reno with news on Landini's heirs and mounting suspicions.Original Radio Broadcast Date: 1935 or 1936Originating from Los AngelesStarring: Walter Connolly as Inspector Charlie ChanSupport the show monthly at https://patreon.greatdetectives.netPatreon Supporter of the Day: John, Patreon supporter since September 2016Support the show on a one-time basis at http://support.greatdetectives.net.Mail a donation to: Adam Graham, PO Box 15913, Boise, Idaho

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37:26

The Falcon: The Case of the Broken Key (EP4719)

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2025/06/02

Today's Mystery:Mike Waring finds himself on the opposite side of a beautiful Communist spy on the hunt for a party member who fled to Casablanca.Original Radio Broadcast Date: July 27, 1952Originating from New YorkStarring: Les Damon as The Falcon; Ann ShepherdThank you to our Platinum Patreon supporters who've been supporting the Podcast for 10 years: Helen, Jamison, Chris, Mick, DougSupport the show monthly at patreon.greatdetectives.netPatreon Supporter of the Day: Lisa, Patreon supporter since

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33:12

Dragnet: The Big Ben (EP4718)

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2025/05/31

Today's Mystery:Joe Friday and Ben Romero investigate a carjacking.Original Radio Broadcast Date: March 15, 1951Originating from HollywoodStarring: Jack Webb as Sergeant Joe Friday; Barton Yarborough as Sergeant Ben Romero; Stacy HarrisSupport the show monthly at patreon.greatdetectives.netPatreon Supporter of the Day: Martin, Patreon supporter since March 2024Support the show on a one-time basis at http://support.greatdetectives.net.Mail a donation to: Adam Graham, PO Box 15913, Boise, Idaho

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34:59

Yours Truly Johnny Dollar: The Time and Tide Matter...

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2025/05/30

Today's Mystery: Johnny goes to the Caribbean to locate a well-insured man who has disappeared and finds intrigue on a boat to Jamaica.Original Radio Broadcast Date: February 16, 1958Originated from HollywoodStarring: Bob Bailey as Johnny Dollar; Virginia Gregg; Tony Barrett; Lawrence Dobkin; Herb Ellis; Frank Nelson; Ben WrightDiscussed:Oregon Coast Scenic RailroadHocking Valley Scenic RailroadSumter Valley RailroadWhen making your travel plans, remember http://johnnydollarair.comBecome one of our

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45:38

A Life in Your Hands: The Randall Marsden Murder...

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2025/05/29

An assistant prosecutor is murdered on the same night a man he sent to death row has escaped. Suspicion falls on the escaped murderer, but is he the real culprit?Original Air Date: July 24, 1952Originating from New YorkStarring: Carlton Kadell as Jonathan KeggSupport the show monthly at patreon.greatdetectives.netPatreon Supporter of the Day: Jenny, Patreon support since February 2020Support the show on a one-time basis at http://support.greatdetectives.netMail a donation to: Adam Graham, PO Box

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36:35

Broadway's My Beat: The Steve Courtney Murder Case...

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2025/05/28

Today's Mystery:Danny receives an anonymous tip that the supposed natural death of an industrialist was actually murder.Original Radio Broadcast Date: June 23, 1950Originating from HollywoodStarring: Larry Thor as Lieutenant Danny Clover; Charles Calvert as Sergeant Gino Tartaglia; Junius Matthews; Francis X. Bushman; Joan Banks; Mary Lansing; Elliott Reid; Florence LakeSupport the show monthly at https://patreon.greatdetectives.netSupport the show on a one-time basis at

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35:44

Charlie Chan: A New Clue/The Double Murder Weapon...

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2025/05/27

Today's Mystery: Charlie Chan heads to Reno to question Landini's secretary.Original Radio Broadcast Date: 1935 or 1936Originating in Los AngelesStarring: Walter Connolly as Inspector Charlie ChanSupport the show monthly at https://patreon.greatdetectives.netPatreon Supporter of the Day: Kevin, Patreon supporter since October 2024Support the show on a one-time basis at http://support.greatdetectives.net.Mail a donation to: Adam Graham, PO Box 15913, Boise, Idaho 83715Take the listener survey at

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40:08

The Falcon: The Case of the King Clubs (EP4713)

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2025/05/26

Today's Mystery: The Falcon goes to Berlin to investigate when the books of the US occupation forces show a shortage.Original Radio Broadcast Date: July 17, 1952Originating from New YorkStarring: Les Damon as The Falcon; Lily Valente; Larry Haines; Ralph BellSupport the show monthly at patreon.greatdetectives.netPatreon Supporter of the Day: Maurice, Patreon supporter since January 2024Support the show on a one-time basis at http://support.greatdetectives.netMail a donation to: Adam Graham, PO Box

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32:21

Boston Blackie: Slamming Sammy Saunders (Encore)...

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2025/05/25

A man with thousands of dollars in gambling debts agrees to introduce a woman to his baseball player brother.Original Air Date: April 29, 1947Originating in New YorkStarring: Richard Kollmar as Boston BlackieSupport the show monthly at patreon.greatdetectives.netSupport the show on a one-time basis at http://support.greatdetectives.net.Mail a donation to: Adam Graham, PO Box 15913, Boise, Idaho 83715Take the listener survey at http://survey.greatdetectives.netGive us a call at 208-991-4783Follow us

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29:19

Indictment: The Grand Slam Heist (Encore) (EP4712)

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2025/05/24

The Assistant DA suspects that a major fur robbery was an inside job.Original Air Date: September 1958Originating from New YorkStarring: Nat Polen as Assistant District Attorney McCormickSupport the show monthly at patreon.greatdetectives.netSupport the show on a one-time basis at http://support.greatdetectives.net.Mail a donation to: Adam Graham, PO Box 15913, Boise, Idaho 83715Take the listener survey at http://survey.greatdetectives.netGive us a call at 208-991-4783Follow us on Instagram at

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32:11

The Saint: Baseball Murder (Encore) (EP4711)

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2025/05/23

The father of a hot pitching prospect calls The Saint in to protect his son from gamblers.Original Air Date: September 3, 1950Originating from HollywoodStarring: Vincent Price as Simon TemplarSupport the show monthly at patreon.greatdetectives.netSupport the show on a one-time basis at http://support.greatdetectives.net.Mail a donation to: Adam Graham, PO Box 15913, Boise, Idaho 83715Take the listener survey at http://survey.greatdetectives.netGive us a call at 208-991-4783Follow us on Instagram at

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33:49

Boston Blackie: The Baseball Player Murder (Encore)...

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2025/05/22

A baseball player tries to call Blackie before a game, and is then murdered in the middle of the game.Original Air Date: April 16, 1946Originating from New YorkStarring: Richard Kollman as Boston BlackieSupport the show monthly at patreon.greatdetectives.netSupport the show on a one-time basis at http://support.greatdetectives.net.Mail a donation to: Adam Graham, PO Box 15913, Boise, Idaho 83715Take the listener survey at http://survey.greatdetectives.netGive us a call at 208-991-4783Follow us on

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