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Crime Club OTR 1947-05-15 "Death is a Genius" Old...

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2026/04/22

The Crime Club began on Mutual Broadcasting in 1946. The show featured tales of murder and mystery. Many of the episodes were adapted from the publication, “Crime Club,” which was published by Doubleday. The Librarian character was played by Barry Thompson and Raymond E. Johnson. The show ended in 1947, for a total run of 47 episodes.

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The Saint OTR 1940's "The Miracle Tea Party" Old Time...

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2026/04/19

The Saint began on NBC Radio from 1945 and ended its run in 1950 on Mutual. Vincent Price starred as Simon Templar who righted wrongs and thwarted crime using whatever means necessary. Mr. Price was able to provide the character an air of clever superiority with his signature acting style. Supporting cast included Lawrence Dobkin, Harry Bartell, and Lurene Tuttle.

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Yours Truly Johnny Dollar OTR 1949-10-08 "The...

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2026/04/18

The radio drama Yours Truly, Johnny Dollar debuted on CBS in 1948 with Dick Powell portraying the titular character. The series followed the thrilling adventures of Johnny Dollar, a freelance insurance investigator whose cases led him into solving a variety of intriguing crimes. Over the years, several actors took on the role, including Charles Russell, Edmond O’Brien, John Lund, Gerald Mohr, Bob Bailey, Bob Readick, and, in the show’s final year (1962), Mandell Kramer.

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00:29:30

Richard Diamond, Private Detective OTR...

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2026/04/17

Richard Diamond, Private Detective premiered on NBC in 1949. The roll of Richard Diamond, a wise cracking private eye, was played by Dick Powell with his best girl being Helen Asher, played by Virginia Gregg. The show moved to ABC in 1951, then in 1953 it moved to CBS.

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00:29:56

Fibber McGee and Molly OTR 1937-01-18 "Income Tax...

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2026/04/15

Fibber McGee and Molly was a 1935–1959 American radio comedy series. The situation comedy was a staple of the NBC Red Network from 1936 on, after originating on NBC Blue in 1935. One of the most popular and enduring radio series of its time, it ran as a stand-alone series from 1935 to 1956, and then continued as a short-form series as part of the weekend Monitor from 1957 to 1959.

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00:29:30

This is Your FBI OTR 1945-11-23 "The Bobby Sox...

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2026/04/12

This is Your FBI aired from 1945 to 1953. The show got the endorsement of J. Edgar Hoover and many times featured crimes that were well known at the time, told from the perspective of the agent working the case. The show featured Frank Lovejoy, William, Conrad, Betty White, and Herb Ellis to name a few.

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Yours Truly, Johnny Dollar OTR 1949-10-01 "The...

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2026/04/11

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Richard Diamond, Private Detective OTR 1950-02-05 "To...

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2026/04/10

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Crime Club OTR 1947-07-31 "A Pitch in Time" Old Time...

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2026/04/08

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00:29:34

Nick Carter, Master Detective OTR 1943-09-27 "The...

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2026/04/05

Lon Clark played Nick Carter, Master Detective. The character, Nick Carter, was first introduced in 1886, and first appeared in radio in 1943. The show ran until 1955 on the Mutual Radio Network. Other stars include, Helen Choate, Charlotte Manson, John Kane, among others.

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Yours Truly, Johnny Dollar OTR 1949-09-25 "The Search...

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2026/04/04

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Mr. Chameleon OTR 1952-05-15 "Murder and the Miser"...

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2026/04/03

A master of disguise, Mr. Chameleon changes his appearance every episode to track down the murderer. This rare detective old time radio show featured the winning combination of murder, millionaires, and mayhem. The show starred Karl Swenson as Mr. Chameleon, with support from Frank Butler.

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00:29:30

The Jack Benny Program OTR 1939-04-02 "Sam Hearn...

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2026/04/01

The Jack Benny Program debuted in 1932, originally on the NBC Blue Network, and over the years moved between NBC Red, CBS, and back to NBC before settling at CBS for its final radio seasons. It ran until 1955, with The Best of Benny (a program of re-runs) airing until 1959. The show featured a legendary ensemble: Jack Benny, Mary Livingstone, Eddie Anderson, Phil Harris, Dennis Day, Kenny Baker, Mel Blanc, Don Wilson, and many others. The program became a cultural landmark and one of the most

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00:29:49

The Falcon OTR 1951-06-27 "Nervous Shakedown" Old...

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2026/03/29

The Falcon was a hard boiled drama that featured an American agent code named “Falcon,” though later episodes depict the Falcon as an insurance investigator. The show aired on the various networks from 1943 to 1953. The show originally starred Barry Kroeger, followed by James Meighan, Les Tremayne, George Petrie, and Les Damon.

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00:29:58

Yours Truly, Johnny Dollar OTR 1949-10-15 "Dr. Otto...

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2026/03/28

Dr Otto Schmedlich

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Richard Diamond, Private Detective OTR 1950-01-22...

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2026/03/27

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00:28:59

Diary of Fate OTR 1948-03-02 "John Carthage Entry"...

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2026/03/25

Diary of Fate was a mystery/thriller radio show that aired in the late 1940's on the ABC Network. In the show, the character called “Fate,” exposed ne'er-do-wells in a similar fashion as the Whistler or The Mysterious Traveler. They always meet their fate in the end. Herb Lytton played “Fate.”

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00:30:44

John Steele, Adventurer OTR 1951-12-18 "Counterpoint"...

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2026/03/22

John Steele, Adventurer was an exciting drama starring Don Douglas. The character of John Steele was a thrill seeker and found adventure while taking on jobs in exotic locations. It first aired on April 29, 1949 on the Mutual Broadcasting Network. Other cast members were John Larkin, Bryna Raeburn, and Jack Edwards.

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00:30:04

Murder and Mr. Malone OTR 1948-08-28 "Cleanliness is...

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2026/03/21

This series began in 1947 as Murder and Mr. Malone on ABC. Mr. Malone “fiction’s most famous criminal lawyer” was originally played by Frank Lovejoy. Mr. Malone solved varied and unique murders every week. The series underwent several name changes to eventually end its run as The Amazing Mr. Malone. Others who played the title role were Gene Raymond, and George Petrie.

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00:24:42

Mr. Chameleon OTR 1952-05-08 "Extra Husband Murder"...

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2026/03/20

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