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00:29:44

Nick Carter, Master Detective OTR 1943-10-18 "State's...

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2026/10/11

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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00:29:27

Yours Truly, Johnny Dollar OTR 1950-03-07 "Alec...

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2026/10/10

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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00:29:32

Richard Diamond OTR 1950-06-28 "Mary Bellman Killed"...

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2026/10/09

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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00:29:17

Diary of Fate OTR 1948-06-15 "The Nelson Walker...

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2026/10/07

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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00:30:01

The Fat Man OTR 1946-07-08 "Black-Angel" Old Time Radio

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2026/10/04

The Fat Man starred J. Scott Smart, who played the detective Brad Runyon. The show ran on the ABC Radio Network from 1946 to 1951. Supporting actors were Ed Begley, Betty Garde, Vicki Vola, and Paul Stewart. There was an Australian version as well, which ran from 1954 to 1955 for a total of 52 episodes.

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00:29:19

Murder and Mr. Malone OTR 1949-09-21 "The Paul Conrad...

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2026/10/03

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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00:29:30

This is Your FBI OTR 1945-12-21 "The Sorrowful...

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2026/10/02

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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00:29:52

Diary of Fate OTR 1948-06-01 "The Phillip Vale Entry"...

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2026/09/30

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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00:25:12

John Steele, Adventurer OTR 1953-06-25 "Peepsight"...

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2026/09/27

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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00:29:01

Yours Truly, Johnny Dollar OTR 1950-03-03 "Bodyguard...

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2026/09/26

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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00:29:32

Richard Diamond, Private Detective OTR 1950-06-21...

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2026/09/25

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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00:29:46

Diary of Fate OTR 1948-05-25 "The Walter Vincent...

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2026/09/23

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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00:29:32

Obsession OTR "Cry Vengence" Old Time Radio

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2026/09/20

Obsession was based on the premise that one's own obsessions can be dark and could lead one to a terrible end. It was produced by C. P. McGregor for WBBM Chicago. It ran from October 1950 to May 1952. Featured stars included Vincent Price, William Gargan, Miriam Hopkins, and Ruth Warrick, among others. The show certainly wasn't up to the standards of mystery dramas like “Suspense,” but it is well worth a listen.

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00:30:09

Mr. Keen, Tracer of Lost Persons OTR 1944-01-20 "The...

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2026/09/19

Mr. Keen, Tracer of Lost Persons was a show about a private detective, Mr. Keen, who, along with his sidekick, Mike Clancy, tracked down people who had disappeared. It began on the Blue Network in 1937, moving to CBS in 1942. The show moved to a half-hour format in November of 1943. The show enjoyed a long run, ending in 1955.

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00:27:20

Bold Venture OTR unknown "Deadly Merchandise" Old...

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2026/09/18

Bold Venture was a Frederick W. Ziv production set in Havana and ran from 1951 to 1952 This adventure drama starred Humphrey Bogart as Slate Shannon, Lauren Bacall as Sailor Duval, and Jester Hairston as King Moses. Of the possible 78 or so episodes only about 57 exist.

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00:27:06

Diary of Fate OTR 1948-06-29 "The Victor Wakeman...

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2026/09/16

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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00:24:56

Mr. District Attorney 1943-02-03 "Case of the...

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2026/09/13

Philip H. Lord helped create the show, Mr. District Attorney, which aired on NBC and ABC from 1939 to 1952. Mr. District Attorney cracked down on lawlessness like cons, murders, and kidnapping. The leading role was played by Dwight Weist, Raymond Edward Johnson, Jay Jostlyn, and David Brian. Vicki Viola was his secretary Edith Miller.

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00:30:27

Yours Truly, Johnny Dollar OTR 1950-02-24 "The...

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2026/09/12

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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00:29:44

Richard Diamond, Private Detective OTR 1950-06-14...

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2026/09/11

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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00:30:14

Diary of Fate OTR 1948-05-18 "The Lloyd Mawson Entry"...

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2026/09/09

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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