Otr Detective – The Great Detectives Of Old Time Radio

Today's Mystery:Steve goes to London to root out a phony passport racket. His only clue? A seven-year-old newspaper.Original Radio Broadcast Date: January 14, 1953Originating in HollywoodStarring: Brian Donlevy as Steve Mitchell; Herb Butterfield as the Commissioner; Virginia Gregg; Ben Wright; Don Morrisson; Dan O'HerlihySupport the show monthly at patreon.greatdetectives.netPatreon Supporter of the Day: Susan, Patreon Supporter since October 2018Support 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 http://instagram.com/greatdetectivesFollow us on Twitter @radiodetectivesJoin us again tomorrow for another detective drama from the Golden Age of Radio.

Today's Mystery: Johnny goes to a small Ohio town where a jewel thief is ready to hand over a stolen pearl necklace ... for a price.Original Radio Broadcast Dates: August 24, 27, and 28, 1956Originating from HollywoodStarring: Bob Bailey as Johnny Dollar; Howard McNear; Forrest Lewis; Paul Richards; Mary Jane Croft; Virginia Gregg; James McCallion; Shirley Mitchell; Russell ThorsonWhen making your travel plans, remember http://johnnydollarair.comBecome one of our Patreon Supporters at patreon.greatdetectives.netThank you to our Patreon Supporter of the Day: Bailey, Patreon Supporter Since April 2023Take the listener survey at http://survey.greatdetectives.netGive us a call at 208-991-4783Follow us on Twitter @radiodetectivesJoin us again tomorrow for another detective drama from the Golden Age of Radio.

Today's Mystery:A song writer, whose business manager is embezzling from him, is murdered.Original Radio Broadcast Date: August 23, 1950Originating from New YorkStarring: Les Damon as the Falcon; Ralph Bell; Larry HainesSupport the show monthly at patreon.greatdetectives.netPatreon Supporter of the Day: Robert, Patreon Supporter Since December 2018Support 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 http://instagram.com/greatdetectivesFollow us on Twitter @radiodetectivesJoin us again tomorrow for another detective drama from the Golden Age of Radio.

Today's Mystery:Friday and Smith look for a man who has committed a series of bar robberies and killed several of the victims.Original Television Broadcast Date: October 8, 1954 based on a Radio Play from November 10, 1949Originating from HollywoodStarring: Jack Webb as Sergeant Joe Friday; Ben Alexander as Frank Smith; Walter Sande; Harry Bartel; Dee Thompson; Eugene Iglesias; Dennis Weaver; Natalie MastersSupport the show monthly at patreon.greatdetectives.netPatreon Supporter of the Day: Russell, Patreon Supporter since October 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 survey at http://survey.greatdetectives.netGive us a call at 208-991-4783Follow us on Instagram at http://instagram.com/greatdetectivesFollow us on Twitter @radiodetectivesJoin us again on Monday for another detective drama from the Golden Age of Radio.

Today's Mystery:Johnny investigates the murder of an insured in a resort town.Original Radio Broadcast Dates: August 15, 16, and 17, 1956Originated from HollywoodStarring: Bob Bailey as Johnny Dollar; Richard Crenna; Charlotte Lawrence; Jeanne Tatum; Howard McNear; Forrest Lewis, Herb EllisWhen making your travel plans, remember http://johnnydollarair.comBecome one of our Patreon Supporters at patreon.greatdetectives.netThank you to our Patreon Supporter of the Day: Jennifer, Patreon Supporter since May of 2016Take the listener survey at http://survey.greatdetectives.netGive us a call at 208-991-4783Follow us on Twitter @radiodetectivesJoin us again tomorrow for another detective drama from the Golden Age of Radio.

Today's Mystery:Two people are found murdered inside an elevator car.Original Radio Broadcast Date: March 9, 1949Originated from New York CityStarring: Karl Swenson as Mister ChameleonSupport the show monthly at patreon.greatdetectives.netPatreon Supporter of the Day: Tony, Patreon Supporter Since March of 2023Support 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 http://instagram.com/greatdetectivesFollow us on Twitter @radiodetectivesJoin us again tomorrow for another detective drama from the Golden Age of Radio.

Today's Mystery:Steve goes to New Guinea, hoping to discover through talking with a notorious smuggler the identity and location of a Mr. Big in a gun-smuggling operation.Original Radio Broadcast Date: January 7, 1953Originating in HollywoodStarring: Brian Donlevy as Steve Mitchell; Herb Butterfield as the Commissioner; William Conrad; Paul Frees; Ray Dietrich; Betty Lou Gerson; Don MorrisonSupport the show monthly at patreon.greatdetectives.netWelcome to our latest patreon supporters, Jenny and RandyPatreon Supporter of the Day: Kevin, Patreon Supporter Since March 2019Support the show on a one-time basis at http://support.greatdetectives.netMail 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 http://instagram.com/greatdetectivesFollow us on Twitter @radiodetectivesJoin us again tomorrow for another detective drama from the Golden Age of Radio.

Today's Mystery:An investigation to the disappearance of a missing insured Denver businessman leads Johnny to a resort town.Original Radio Broadcast Dates: August 13 and 14, 1956Originated from HollywoodStarring: Bob Bailey as Johnny Dollar; Richard Crenna; Charlotte Lawrence; Jeanne Tatum; Howard McNear; Forrest Lewis; Herb EllisWhen making your travel plans, remember http://johnnydollarair.comBecome one of our Patreon Supporters at patreon.greatdetectives.netThank you to our Patreon Supporter of the Day: Doug, Patreon Supporter Since June 2015Take the listener survey at http://survey.greatdetectives.netGive us a call at 208-991-4783Follow us on Twitter @radiodetectivesJoin us again tomorrow for another detective drama from the Golden Age of Radio.

Today's Mystery:The Falcon is hired to find an unassuming bookkeeper who stole $30,000 from a dress company.Original Radio Broadcast Date: May 14, 1950Originating from New YorkStarring: Les Damon as the Falcon; Ken Lynch as Sergeant CorbettSupport the show monthly at patreon.greatdetectives.netPatreon Supporter of the Day: Guy, Patreon Supporter since September 2022Support 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 http://instagram.com/greatdetectivesFollow us on Twitter @radiodetectivesJoin us again tomorrow for another detective drama from the Golden Age of Radio.This show is part of the Spreaker Prime Network, if you are interested in advertising on this podcast, contact us at https://www.spreaker.com/show/4607052/advertisement

Todays Mystery:A criminal is acquitted, leaves LA, and returns. Friday and Ed Jacobs think he’s up to his old tricks.Original Television Broadcast: June 19, 1952 (radio script originally aired October 20, 1949)Originating from HollywoodStarring: Jack Webb as Sergeant Joe Friday; Barton Yarborough as Sergeant Ben Romero; Barney Phillips as Sergeant Ed Jacobs; Herb Butterfield as Lieutenant Lee Jones; Tol Avery; Eddie Firestone, Jr.; Ralph Moody; Parley Baer; Peggy WebberSupport the show monthly at patreon.greatdetectives.netWWelcome to our new Patreon supporter: AidenPatreon Supporter of the Day: Neil, 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 83715Take the listener survey at http://survey.greatdetectives.netGive us a call at 208-991-4783Follow us on Instagram at http://instagram.com/greatdetectivesFollow us on Twitter @radiodetectivesJoin us again on Monday for another detective drama from the Gold

Today's Mystery:In Caracas, Johnny has to try to save an insured oil man from being killed, but has to find his way through a web of lies by everyone in the house, including the insured.Original Radio Broadcast Dates: August 8, 9, and 10, 1956Originating from HollywoodStarring: Bob Bailey as Johnny Dollar; Gil Stratton; Harry Bartell; Barbara Fuller; John Dehner; Virginia Gregg; Don Diamond; Vivi Janiss; Tony BarrettWhen making your travel plans, remember http://johnnydollarair.comBecome one of our Patreon Supporters at patreon.greatdetectives.netThank you to our Patreon Supporter of the Day: David, Patreon Supporter SInce January 2019Take the listener survey at http://survey.greatdetectives.netGive us a call at 208-991-4783Follow us on Twitter @radiodetectivesJoin us again tomorrow for another detective drama from the Golden Age of Radio.This show is part of the Spreaker Prime Network, if you are interested in advertising on this podcast, contact us at https://www.spreaker.com/show/4607052/advertisement

Today's Mystery:The older husband of an unhappy younger woman is murdered.Original Radio Broadcast Date: March 2, 1949Originating from New York CityStarring: Karl Swenson as Mister ChameleonSupport the show monthly at patreon.greatdetectives.netPatreon Supporter of the Day: Louis, Patreon Supporter Since March 2018Support 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 http://instagram.com/greatdetectivesFollow us on Twitter @radiodetectivesJoin us again tomorrow for another detective drama from the Golden Age of Radio.This show is part of the Spreaker Prime Network, if you are interested in advertising on this podcast, contact us at https://www.spreaker.com/show/4607052/advertisement

Steve goes to Trieste, Italy to meet someone on a street car with information about the location of a report on foreign knowledge of US atomic secrets.Original Radio Broadcast Date: December 31, 1952Originating in HollywoodStarring: Brian Donlevy as Steve Mitchell; Herb Butterfield as the Commissioner; Dan Rist; Paul Frees; Herb Ellis; Tony Barrett; Paul DubovSupport the show monthly at patreon.greatdetectives.netPatreon Supporter of the Day: Ronda, Patreon Supporter Since October 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 listener survey at http://survey.greatdetectives.netGive us a call at 208-991-4783Follow us on Instagram at http://instagram.com/greatdetectivesFollow us on Twitter @radiodetectivesJoin us again tomorrow for another detective drama from the Golden Age of Radio.This show is part of the Spreaker Prime Network, if you are interested in advertising on this podcast, contact us at https:/

Today's Mystery:Johnny is sent to Venezuela to investigate why a wealthy oil man keeps changing his insurance beneficiary. The insured refuses to tell him anything, but gets Johnny to stay and save his life.Original Radio Broadcast Dates: August 6 and 7, 1956Originating in HollywoodStarring: Bob Bailey as Johnny Dollar; Gil Stratton; Harry Bartell; Barbara Fuller; John Dehner; Virginia Gregg; Don Diamond; Vivi Janiss; Tony BarrettWhen making your travel plans, remember http://johnnydollarair.comBecome one of our Patreon Supporters at patreon.greatdetectives.netThank you to our Patreon Supporter of the Day: Peter, Patreon Supporter Since March 2023Take the listener survey at http://survey.greatdetectives.neGive us a call at 208-991-4783Follow us on Twitter @radiodetectivesJoin us again tomorrow for another detective drama from the Golden Age of Radio.This show is part of the Spreaker Prime Network, if you are interested in advertising on this podcast, contact us at https://www.spreaker.com/show/4607052/adverti

An eighty-four-year-old Scottish lord who, because of being born on February 29, has been waiting 63 years for the inheritance he should have received when he was 21, finds out he’ll have to wait a little longer, and then Holmes reports that he was pushed out the window.Original Air Date: December 31, 1945Originating in HollywoodStarring: Basil Rathbone as Sherlock Holmes; Nigel Bruce as Doctor WatsonSupport 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 http://instagram.com/greatdetectivesFollow us on Twitter @radiodetectivesJoin us again tomorrow for another detective drama from the Golden Age of Radio.This show is part of the Spreaker Prime Network, if you are interested in advertising on this podcast, contact us at https://www.spreaker.com/show/4607052/

Marlowe is hired on New Year’s Eve to locate a missing fiancée, who disappeared on the same day that a dangerous convict broke out of prison.Original Air Date: December 26, 1948Originating in HollywoodStarring: Gerald Mohor as Philip MarloweSupport 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 http://instagram.com/greatdetectivesFollow us on Twitter @radiodetectivesJoin us again tomorrow for another detective drama from the Golden Age of Radio.This show is part of the Spreaker Prime Network, if you are interested in advertising on this podcast, contact us at https://www.spreaker.com/show/4607052/advertisement

Today's Mystery: A young adventurer is sent to the New World to find out why his guardian’s debtors haven’t been paying. He discovers that they’ve been missing for a year.Original Air Date: October 14, 1947Originating from New YorkStarring: Bud Collyer; Mercedes McCambridge; Fletcher MarkleSupport the show monthly at patreon.greatdetectives.netSupport the show monthly at patreon.greatdetectives.netupport 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 http://instagram.com/greatdetectivesFollow us on Twitter @radiodetectivesJoin us again tomorrow for another detective drama from the Golden Age of Radio.This show is part of the Spreaker Prime Network, if you are interested in advertising on this podcast, contact us at https://www.spreaker.com/show/4607052/advertisement

A dying prisoner sends Johnny searching for $100,000 in stolen jewels that were never recovered; murder follows.Original Air Dates: October 3-7, 1955Originating in HollywoodStarring: Bob Bailey as Johnny Dollar; Mary Jane Croft; Virginia Gregg; Marvin Miller; Forrest Lewis; Frank Gerstle; Herb Butterfield; Herb Ellis; Tony Barrett; Ken Christy; Jack Kruschen; Junius MatthewsSupport 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 http://instagram.com/greatdetectivesFollow us on Twitter @radiodetectivesoin us again tomorrow for another detective drama from the Golden Age of Radio.This show is part of the Spreaker Prime Network, if you are interested in advertising on this podcast, contact us at https://www.spreaker.com/show/4607052/advertisement

Today's Mystery: In G.K. Chesterton’s classic, Gabriel Syme (Orson Welles) is a police detective infiltrating the anarchist council of Europe.Original Air Date: September 5, 1938Originating in New YorkStarring: Orson Welles; Eustace Wyatt; Edgar Barrier; Joseph Cotten; George Coulouris; Ray CollinsSupport 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 http://instagram.com/greatdetectivesFollow us on Twitter @radiodetectivesJoin us again tomorrow for another detective drama from the Golden Age of Radio.This show is part of the Spreaker Prime Network, if you are interested in advertising on this podcast, contact us at https://www.spreaker.com/show/4607052/advertisement

Today's Mystery: A psychiatrist tries to unravel the mystery of a man who believes he murdered another psychiatrist. Will she find out the truth or become his next victim?Original Air Date: January 25, 1951Originating in HollywoodStarring: Mercedes McCambridge; Joseph Cotten; Herb Butterfield; Howard McNear; William Tracy; James Nusser; John BlyforceSupport 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 http://instagram.com/greatdetectivesFollow us on Twitter @radiodetectivesJoin us again tomorrow for another detective drama from the Golden Age of Radio.This show is part of the Spreaker Prime Network, if you are interested in advertising on this podcast, contact us at https://www.spreaker.com/show/4607052/advertisement