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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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30:55

Mr. and Mrs. North: Murder Mismanaged (EP4674)

The Great Detectives of Old Time Radio| Daily Mystery... ·

2025/04/10

Today's Mystery: A jeweler friend of the Norths is afraid his son-in-law is planning to murder him.Original Radio Broadcast Date: March 18, 1952Originating from New York CityStarring: Joseph Curtain as Jerry North; Alice Frost as Pamela NorthSupport the show monthly at https://patreon.greatdetectives.netPatreon Supporter of the Day: Adrienne, Patreon supporter since January 2020Support the show on a one-time basis at http://support.greatdetectives.netMail a donation to: Adam Graham, PO Box 15913,

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36:13

Broadway's My Beat: The Jane Arnold Murder Case (EP4673)

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2025/04/09

Today's Mystery: Danny investigates the murder of a magician's assistant at a performance for a convention of a fraternal order.Original Radio Broadcast Date: May 19, 1950Originated in HollywoodStars: Larry Thor as Lieutenant Danny Clover, Charles Calvert as Sergeant Gino Tartaglia, Hy Averback, Jerry Hausner, Elliott Reid, Mary Lansing, Herb ButterfieldSupport the show monthly at https://patreon.greatdetectives.netPatreon Supporter of the Day:Stephen, Patreon supporter since March 2020Support the

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37:04

Charlie Chan: Premature Corpse/Too Many Suspects...

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2025/04/08

Today's Mystery: A revelation about the time of death sends Inspector Chan back to square one.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:Shelia, Patreon supporter since February 2020Support 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

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34:02

The Falcon: The Case of the Dirty Dollar (EP4671)

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2025/04/07

Today's Mystery: The Falcon is retired, but a friend who is intrigued by a crooked employee's wife is able to coax him out.Original Radio Broadcast Date: June 8, 1952Originating from New YorkStarring: Les Damon as The Falcon; Chuck Webster as Sergeant Corbett; Ken LynchSupport the show monthly at patreon.greatdetectives.netPatreon Supporter of the Day: James, Patreon supporter since July 2022.Support the show on a one-time basis at http://support.greatdetectives.netMail a donation to: Adam Graham,

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34:15

Dragnet: The Big Children (EP4670)

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2025/04/05

Today's Mystery: Joe Friday and Ben Romero are called in to investigate when children in a wealthy neighborhood are begging door-to-door.Original Radio Broadcast Date: February 1, 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:Support the show on a one-time basis at http://support.greatdetectives.net.Mail a donation to: Adam Graham, PO

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34:40

Yours Truly Johnny Dollar: The Ingenuous Jeweler...

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2025/04/04

Today's Mystery: Johnny investigates the robbery of $985,000 in jewels from a jeweler's office.Original Radio Broadcast Date: January 5, 1958Originating from HollywoodStarring: Bob Bailey as Johnny Dollar; Harry Bartell; Byron Kane; Vic Perrin; Joseph Kearns; Austin GreenWhen making your travel plans, remember http://johnnydollarair.comBecome one of our Patreon Supporters at https://patreon.greatdetectives.netThank you to our Patreon Supporter of the Day: Paul, Gregory, Peter, James, and Lori,

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37:22

Mr. and Mrs. North: Don't Cry Wolf (EP4668)

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2025/04/03

Today's Mystery: A man takes action against his oldest friend and his business advisor and then accuses Jerry of plagiarism.Original Radio Broadcast Date: March 11, 1952Originating from New York CityStarring: Joseph Curtain as Jerry North; Alice Frost as Pamela NorthSupport the show monthly at https://patreon.greatdetectives.netPatreon Supporter of the Day: Rachel, Patreon supporter since June 2022.Support the show on a one-time basis at http://support.greatdetectives.netMail a donation to: Adam

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41:49

Broadway's My Beat: The Marcia Dean Murder Case (EP4667)

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2025/04/02

Today's Mystery: A bank teller confesses to stealing $20,000 to secure the release of his kidnapped wife.Original Radio Broadcast Date: May 12, 1950Originating from HollywoodStarring: Larry Thor as Lieutenant Danny Clover; Charles Calvert as Sergeant Gino Tartaglia; Jack Kruschen as Sergeant Muggavan; Howard McNear; Joseph Granby; Virginia Gregg; Hal Marsh; Marlene AmesSupport the show monthly at https://patreon.greatdetectives.netPatreon Supporter of the Day: Kelli, Patreon supporter since June

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40:37

Charlie Chan: The Landini Murder Case: The Chinese...

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2025/04/01

Today's Mystery:Inspector Chan thwarts a suspect's escape.Original Radio Broadcast Dates: 1935 or 1936Originating in Los AngelesStarring: Walter Connolly as Inspector Charlie ChanSupport the show monthly at https://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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38:39

The Falcon: The Case of the Burning Bridges (EP4665)

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2025/03/31

Today's Mystery: A receptionist overhears her boss, the owner of an import-export company, making a suspicious sale, and turns to The Falcon for help.Original Radio Broadcast Date: June 1, 1952Originating from New YorkStarring: Les Damon as The Falcon; Chuck Webster as Sergeant Corbett Larry Haines; Bill ZuckertSupport the show monthly at patreon.greatdetectives.netPatreon Supporter of the Day: Eddie, Patreon supporter since July 2023Support the show on a one-time basis at

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31:05

Dragnet: The Big Tomato (EP4664)

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2025/03/29

Today's Mystery: Joe Friday and Ben Romero investigate who sold drugs to a high school senior who ended up dying under the influence in a car accident.Original Radio Broadcast Date: January 25, 1950Originating from HollywoodStarring: Jack Webb as Sergeant Joe Friday; Barton Yarborough as Sergeant Ben RomeroSupport the show monthly at patreon.greatdetectives.netPatreon Supporter of the Day: Rosa, Patreon supporter since January 2020Support the show on a one-time basis at

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36:13

Yours Truly Johnny Dollar: The Latin Lovely Matter...

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2025/03/28

Today's Mystery: Johnny is called in to investigate the case of a beautiful Latin dancer who keeps changing her beneficiary every few months.Original Radio Broadcast Date: December 29, 1957Originating from HollywoodStarring: Bob Bailey as Johnny Dollar; Lucille Meredith; Lawrence Dobkin; James McCallion; Harry BartellWhen making your travel plans, remember http://johnnydollarair.comBecome one of our Patreon Supporters at https://patreon.greatdetectives.netThank you to our Patreon Supporter of the

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32:38

Mr. and Mrs. North: The Heavenly Body (EP4662)

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2025/03/27

Today's Mystery: A reporter who is about to reveal who fingered a murdered mob boss is shot and killed at a swanky restaurant.Original Radio Broadcast Date: March 4, 1952Originating from New York CityStarring: Joseph Curtain as Jerry North; Alice Frost as Pamela North; Bill ZuckertGet a video recorded from me at my CameoSupport the show monthly at https://patreon.greatdetectives.netPatreon Supporter of the Day: Yigal, Patreon supporter since March 2023.Support the show on a one-time basis at

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37:33

Broadway's My Beat: The Thelma Harper Murder Case...

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2025/03/26

Today's Mystery:The girlfriend of a man whose wife attempted suicide is murdered.Original Radio Broadcast Date: May 5, 1950Originating in HollywoodStarring: Larry Thor as Lieutenant Danny Clover; Charles Calvert as Sergeant Gino Tartaglia; Jack Kruschen as Sergeant Muggavan; Sheldon Leonard; Jane Webb; Eleanor Audley; Jack Kruschen; Stanley FerrerSupport the show monthly at https://patreon.greatdetectives.netPatreon Supporter of the Day: Monica, Patreon supporter since March 2019Support the show on

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58:15

Hot Copy: Smooth as Silk (EP4660)

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2025/03/25

Today's Mystery: Anne investigates the sale of black market nylons.Original Radio Broadcast Date: August 7, 1944Originating from ChicagoStarring: Betty Lou Gerson as Anne Rogers; Virginia Payne as Spritely PooleSupport the show monthly at https://patreon.greatdetectives.netReferenced in this Episode: Hot Copy Radio TheaterEpisode Referenced: Trouble in TunisiaSupport 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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35:06

The Falcon: The Case of the Happy Hoodlum (EP4659)

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2025/03/24

Today's Mystery: With gunmen from Detroit in town to kill a gangster, The Falcon is afraid that an old army buddy of the same description might be killed by mistake.Original Radio Broadcast Date: May 25, 1952Originating from New YorkStarring: Les Damon as The Falcon; Chuck Webster as Sergeant Corbett; Maurice TarplinSupport the show monthly at patreon.greatdetectives.netPatreon Supporter of the Day: Tom, Patreon supporter since August 2022Support the show on a one-time basis at

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31:59

Dragnet: The Big Dance (EP4658)

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2025/03/22

Today's Mystery:Joe Friday investigates a series of hold-ups.Original Radio Broadcast Date: January 18, 1951Originating from HollywoodStarring: Jack Webb as Sergeant Joe Friday; Barton Yarborough as Sergeant Ben RomeroSupport the show monthly at patreon.greatdetectives.netPatreon Supporter of the Day: Robert, Patreon supporters since AUgust 2016Support 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

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31:58

Yours Truly Johnny Dollar: The Happy Family (EP4657)

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2025/03/21

Today's Mystery: An insured man wants Johnny to pick which of his three children will be the beneficiary of his life insurance policy.Original Radio Broadcast Date: December 15, 1957Originating from HollywoodStarring: Bob Bailey as Johnny Dollar; John Dehner; Lawrence Dobkin; Peter Leeds; Virginia Gregg; Shirley Mitchell, Paul DubovWhen making your travel plans, remember http://johnnydollarair.comBecome one of our Patreon Supporters at https://patreon.greatdetectives.netThank you to our Patreon

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30:29

Mr. and Mrs. North: Death Trap (EP4656)

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2025/03/20

Today's Mystery: An elderly neighbor of the North's is kidnapped.Original Radio Broadcast Date: February 26, 1952Originated from New York CityStarred: Joseph Curtain as Jerry North, Alice Frost as Pamela North, Bill ZuckertGet 10% off your purchase of MollyBz Cookies (I get a commission)Support the show monthly at https://patreon.greatdetectives.netPatreon Supporter of the Day: Ryan, Patreon supporter since May 2023.Support the show on a one-time basis at http://support.greatdetectives.netMail a

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38:12

Broadway's My Beat: The Max Wendell Murder Case (EP4655)

The Great Detectives of Old Time Radio| Daily Mystery... ·

2025/03/19

Today's Mystery: A druggist is murdered in front of Danny and the death is tied to a shooting and robbery at a Pharmaceutical plant.Original Radio Broadcast Date: April 28, 1950Originated in HollywoodStars: Larry Thor as Lieutenant Danny Clover, Charles Calvert as Sergeant Gino Tartaglia, Howard McNear, Paul McVey, Clayton Post, Sylvia Syms,Jeanette NolanGet 17% off your purchase of the Fulton Fish Market (I receive a commission)Support the show monthly at https://patreon.greatdetectives.netPatreon

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