Otr Detective – The Great Detectives Of Old Time Radio

Today's Mystery:Johnny goes to Nicaragua to investigate the disappearance of a wealthy insured man aboard his insured yacht.Original Radio Broadcast Dates: July 30 and 31, 1956Originating from HollywoodStarring: Bob Bailey as Johnny Dollar, Harry Bartell, Lawrence Dobkin, Virginia Gregg, Parley Baer, Don Diamond, 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: James, Patreon Supporter since August 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.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 Falcon is hired by a woman who's afraid that her fiancé is earning his money in the rackets.Original Radio Broadcast Date: November 1, 1948Originating from New YorkStarring: Les Tremayne as The Falcon; Joe DeSantisSupport the show monthly at patreon.greatdetectives.net Patreon Supporter of the Day: Steve, since June 2015Support 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:Simon and Louie get lost in Westchester County and stop for a hamburger, only to find a corpse after leaving.Original Radio Broadcast Date: September 10, 1950Originating in HollywoodStarring: Vincent Price as The Saint; Larry Dobkin as LouieSupport 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: Friday and Romero search for a serial killer who breaks into the homes of women and murders them with a red brick.Original Radio Broadcast Date: September 24, 1949Originating from HollywoodStarring: Jack Webb as Sergeant Joe Friday; Barton Yarborough as Sergeant Ben Romero; Raymond Burr as Ed Backstrand, Chief of Detectives; Herb Butterfield as Lee JonesSupport the show monthly at patreon.greatdetectives.netPatreon Supporter of the Day: Pat, Patreon Supporter Since September 2020Support the show on a one-time basis at http://support.greatdetectives.net.Mail a donation to: Adam Graham, PO Box 15913, Boise, Idaho 83715Discussion: Talking about how the podcast has changed, since I started.Volume One Podcast FeedSeason 1 CommentaryTake 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:After a shooting outside of city hall, Johnny is more puzzled about the murder of a corrupt police chief in a wide open town with rampant corruption.Original Radio Broadcast Dates: July 25, 26, and 27, 1956Originating from HollywoodStarring: Bob Bailey as Johnny Dollar; Jeanne Tatum; Paul Dubov; Joseph Kearns; Stacy Harris; 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: Don, Patreon Supporter since October 2021Take 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:A young man emerges from a room holding a smoking gun. Inside the room is the body of a conman who'd been pretending to be a nobleman.Original Radio Broadcast Date: February 16, 1949Originating from New York CityStarring: Karl Swenson as Mister ChameleonSupport the show monthly at patreon.greatdetectives.netPatreon Supporter of the Day: Corey, Patreon 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

Today's Mystery:Steve goes to Vienna to investigate a shooting in which U.S. soldiers have been implicated in an attack on a mine across the border in Hungary.Original Radio Broadcast Date: December 10, 1952Originating in HollywoodStarring: Brian Donlevy as Steve Mitchell; Herb Butterfield as the Commissioner; Paul Dubov; Bob O'Connor; Paul Frees; Jeanne Tatum; Vivi JanisSupport the show monthly at patreon.greatdetectives.netPatreon Supporter of the Day: Delilah, Supporter since December 2019Support 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

Today's Mystery: Johnny is sent to a small midwestern town where a corrupt police chief has been murdered, and his widow has filed a claim for payment on his insurance thirteen hours later.Original Radio Broadcast Dates: July 23 and 24, 1956Originating from HollywoodStarring: Bob Bailey as Johnny Dollar; Jeanne Tatum; Paul Dubov; Joseph Kearns; Stacy Harris; 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: Trevor, Supporter since November 2022Take 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: A man whose about to be executed asks the Falcon to prevent his brother from murdering his cheating wife.Original Radio Broadcast Date: November 27, 1945Originated from New YorkStarred: James Meighan as the Falcon, Jackson Beck, John GibsonSupport the show monthly at patreon.greatdetectives.netPatreon Supporter of the Day: Laura, Patreon Supporter since June 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…http://survey.greatdetectives.netGive us a call 208-991-4783Become one of ourfriends on Facebook.Follow 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

The Australian Commonwealth Investigation Branch (CIB) seeks a gang of counterfeiters that are passing forged 10 pound notes.Original Radio Broadcast Date: Mid-1950sOriginating from Sydney, AustraliaAustralian Dragnet episode, "The Big Revenge" on SoundcloudSupport the show monthly at patreon.greatdetectives.netPatreon Supporter of the Day: William since July 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…http://survey.greatdetectives.netGive us a call 208-991-4783Become one of ourfriends on Facebook.Follow 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: Friday and Romero have to find out why a man shot down a traffic cop.Original Radio Broadcast Date: September 17, 1949Originating from HollywoodStarred: Jack Webb as Sergeant Joe Friday, Barton Yarborough as Sergeant Ben Romero, Raymond Burr as Ed Backstrand, Chief of Detectives, Harry Morgan, and Herb VigrandSupport the show monthly at patreon.greatdetectives.netWelcome to our new Patreon Supporter, KathleenPatreon Supporter of the Day:George, Patreon Supporter since November 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…http://survey.greatdetectives.netGive us a call 208-991-4783Become one of our friends on Facebook.Follow us on Instagram at http://instagram.com/greatdetectives Follow 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 adver

Today's Mystery: After being knocked out, Johnny takes a helicoper to board a cruise ship that contains the stolen diamond.Original Radio Broadcast Dates: July 18, 19, and 20, 1956Originating from HollywoodStars: Bob Bailey as Johnny Dollar. Jeanne Tatum, Virginia Gregg, Harry Bartell, Chester Stratton, Marvin Miller, D. J. Thompson, Tom Hanley, Ray KemperPost episode discussion: Status of Bold Venture for Old Time Radio Adventure PodcastAlso, are post-1955 Johnny Dollar and Jim Rockford of The Rockford Files effectively the same person?When making your travel plans, remember http://johnnydollarair.comBecome one of our Patreon Supporters at patreon.greatdetectives.netThank you to our Patreon Supporters of the Day: Deborah and Robert, Patreon Supporters Since December 2018Take the listener survey…http://survey.greatdetectives.netGive us a call 208-991-4783Become one of our friends on Facebook.Follow us on Twitter @radiodetectivesJoin us again tomorrow for another detective drama from the Golden Age of Radio.Th

Today's Mystery:A man is murdered within a few minutes of being married.Original Radio Broadcast Date: February 9, 1948Originating from New York CityStarred: Karl Swenson as Mister ChameleonSupport the show monthly at patreon.greatdetectives.netPatreon Supporter of the Day: Max, Patreon Supporter since July 2015Support 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…http://survey.greatdetectives.netGive us a call 208-991-4783Follow us on Instagram at http://instagram.com/greatdetectivesBecome one of ourfriends on Facebook.Follow 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:Steve goes to Nice, Italy to find out who is behind a ring blackmailing American citizens by threatening relatives living in foreign countries.Original Radio Broadcast Date: December 3, 1952Originating from HollywoodStarring: Brian Donlevy as Steve Mitchell; Herb Butterfield as the Commissioner; Howard McNear; Betty Lou Gerson; Nester Paiva; Ben Wright; and Paul DubovLink to Pat Novak for Hire Quotes.Support the show monthly at patreon.greatdetectives.netPatreon Supporter of the Day: Suzie, Patreon Supporter Since September 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.This show is part of the Spreaker Prime Network, if you are int

Today's Mystery:Johnny is sent to Capetown by a nervous insurance company to help protect a diamond owned by an eccentric and careless playboy.Original Radio Broadcast Dates: July 16 and 17, 1956Originated from HollywoodStarring: Bob Bailey as Johnny Dollar; Jeanne Tatum; Virginia Gregg; Harry Bartell; Chester Stratton; Marvin Miller; D. J. Thompson; Tom Hanley; Ray KemperWhen 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: Rose, Patreon Supporter since June, 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.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:While on vacation in Mexico, the Falcon finds himself tangling with a racketeer.Original Radio Broadcast Date: November 13, 1945Originated from New YorkStarring: James Meighan as the FalconThis episode includes discussion of the literary history of the Falcon and background on the second actor to play the Falcon, James MeighanSupport the show monthly at patreon.greatdetectives.netPatreon Supporter of the Day: David, Patreon Supporter Since January 2019Support 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/

Diamond is hired by a man who insists he was framed for passing counterfeit bills.Original Rebroadcast Date: September 13, 1953Originating from HollywoodStarring Dick Powell as Richard DiamondThe Great Detectives Present Richard Diamond podcast feedSupport 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

Todays Mystery:The daughter of the vice-president of a bank is kidnapped.Original Radio Broadcast Date: September 10, 1949Originating from HollywoodStarring: Jack Webb as Sergeant Joe Friday; Barton Yarborough as Sergeant Ben Romero; Raymond Burr as Ed Backstrand, Chief of Detectives; Herb Butterfield; Herb Vigranost-episode Question: Should AI be used to reconstruct lost episodes of old time radio from existing scripts?Gotham Radio Players Recreation of The Big Cop (Recreation begins at 35:43)Hot Copy Radio TheaterAmerican Radio TheaterSupport the show monthly at patreon.greatdetectives.netWelcome to our latest Patreon supporter, ChristinePatreon Supporter of the Day: Tom, Patreon Supporter since December 2019Support 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 208-991-478Follow us on Instagram at http://instagram.com/greatdetectivesFollow us on

Today's Mystery:Johnny learns that someone involved in the murder of a farmer's disabled wife has faced a murder charge before.Original Radio Broadcast Dates: July 11, 12, and 13, 1956Originating from HollywoodStarring: Bob Bailey as Johnny Dollar; Jeanette Nolan; Forrest Lewis; Shirley Mitchell; Will Wright; Bert Holland; John DehnerWhen 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: Azita, Patreon Supporter since August 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:Two private detectives are found shot by the police in a way that looks like they killed each other in a duel.Original Radio Broadcast Date: February 2, 1949Originating from New York CityStarring: Karl Swenson as Mister ChameleonSupport the show monthly at patreon.greatdetectives.netPatreon of the Day: Boz, Patreon Supporter Since April 2019Support 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 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