Today's Mystery:A racketeer hires The Falcon to protect him in a forest cabin, but is killed before Waring arrives from New York.Original Radio Broadcast Date: November 5, 1950Originating from New YorkStarring: Les Damon as the FalconSupport the show monthly at patreon.greatdetectives.netPatreon Supporter of the Day: Anton, Patreon Supporter since December 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.

The Falcon: The Case of the Rich Racketeer (EP4341)

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Today's Mystery:Friday and Romero investigate the flood of filthy books into Los Angeles high schools.Original Radio Broadcast Date: April 6, 1950Originating from HollywoodStarring: Jack Webb as Sergeant Joe Friday; Barton Yarborough as Sergeant Ben Romero; Herb Butterfield; Stacy Harris; Harry MorganSupport the show monthly at https://patreon.greatdetectives.netPatreon Supporter of the Day: Ronnie, Patreon supporter since May 2021Support 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.

Dragnet: The Big Book (EP4394)

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Today's Mystery:Johnny goes out west when an insurance agent is suspicious of a $100,000 death claim that another investigator was assigned to look into.Original Radio Broadcast Date: Original Air Date: January 13, 1957Originating from HollywoodStarring: Bob Bailey as Johnny Dollar; Virginia Gregg; Harry Bartell; John Stephenson; Will Wright; James McCallion; Ben WrightToday's Show sponsored by Cinnamon Girl by Daniel Weizzmann, the upcoming release in the Pacific Coast Highway Mystery Series. (Released May 28) (Affiliate LInks)Become one of our Patreon Supporters at https://patreon.greatdetectives.netThank you to our Patreon Supporter of the Day: Lisa, Patreon Supporter since May 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.

Yours Truly Johnny Dollar: The Desalles Matter (EP4393)

Today's Mystery:A young wealthy man who just married a woman after a two-week romance is murdered.Original Radio Broadcast Date: July 13, 1949Originating from New York CityStarring: Karl Swenson as Mister ChameleonSupport the show monthly at patreon.greatdetectives.netPatreon Supporter of the Day: Tacy, Patreon Supporter Since October 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.

Mr. Chameleon: The Hasty Marriage Murder Case (EP4392)

Today's Mystery: Sent to Cairo on a mission to clear the United States' name, Steve must navigate a treacherous path of false accusations and political machinations. From the bustling bazaars to the shadowy backstreets, join Steve as he unravels a conspiracy that could sabotage vital international talks. Tune in for a tale of espionage where asking to see a knife might just get you one in the back!Original Radio Broadcast Date: May 13, 1953Originated in: Brian Donlevy as Steve Mitchell, Herb Butterfield as the Commissioner, Robert Boone, Paul Dubov, Byron Kane, Jan Arvan, Betty Lou GersonSupport 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 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.

The Falcon: The Case of the Rich Racketeer (EP4341)

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