OTR Detective - The Great Detectives of Old Time Radio

An Oklahoma rancher brings in Diamond to solve the death of his brother. Rebroadcast Date: August 16, 1953 Originating from Hollywood Starring: Dick Powell as Richard Diamond; Barton Yarborough Support the show monthly at patreon.greatdetectives.net Support the show on a one-time basis at http://support.greatdetectives.net Mail a donation to: Adam Graham, PO Box 15913, Boise, Idaho…

Today’s Mystery: Christopher London is hired by a sugar magnate to find out how one of his competitors is massively underselling him. However, London finds the case far more dangerous than he had expected. Original Radio Broadcast: February 26, 1950 Originating from Hollywood Starring: Glenn Ford as Christopher London; Barton Yarborough Support the show monthly…

Today’s Mystery: A private detective is hired to located a woman’s brother, who is tied into underworld activity. Original Radio Broadcast Date: October 29, 1950 Originating from New York Starring: Lee Tracy as Clint Flint; Miriam Wolfe; Bill Lipton; Joe DeSantis Support the show monthly at https://patreon.greatdetectives.net Patreon Supporter of the Day: Larry, Patreon supporter…

Today’s Adventure: Counterspy is called in to investigate a shady home developer. Original Radio Broadcast: May 23, 1948 Originating from New York Starring: Don McLaughlin as David Harding; Mandel Kramer as Peters To subscribe to this podcast and others like it, go to https://greatadventures.info/ Become one of our ongoing Patreon supporters at https://patreon.greatdetectives.net Support the…

Today’s Mystery: Johnny goes to California to investigate a case of modern-day pirates robbing a yacht at sea. Original Radio Broadcast Date: March 15, 1959 Originating from Hollywood Starring: Bob Bailey as Johnny Dollar; Virginia Gregg; Eleanor Audley; Vic Perrin; Howard McNear; Lawrence Dobkin; Will Wright; Carleton G. Young; Jack Edwards When making your travel…

v Today’s Mystery: Joe Friday tries to stop a juvenile gang war. Original Radio Broadcast Date: January 17, 1952 Originating from Hollywood Starring: Jack Webb as Sergeant Joe Friday; Barney Phillips as Sergeant Ed Jacobs; Charles Smith; Eddie Firestone Support the show monthly at patreon.greatdetectives.net Patreon Supporter of the Day: Blaine, Patreon supporter since January…

Today’s Mystery: Danny investigates when a wealthy man is found murdered through menthol alcohol while living in the Bowery. Original Radio Broadcast Date: November 10, 1951 Originating from Hollywood Starring: Larry Thor as Lieutenant Danny Clover; Charles Calvert as Sergeant Gino Tartaglia; Jack Kruschen as Sergeant Muggavan; Irene Tedrow; Lou Merrill; Leo Cleary; Steve Roberts…

Today’s Mystery: A Tulsa, OK reporter investigates when a man is found murdered outside a small town. Original Radio Broadcast Date: December 14, 1949 Originating from New York Starring: Bob Readick; Nolan Bulloch; Abby Lewis; Grant Richards; Mandel Kramer; Bill Smith Support the show monthly at https://patreon.greatdetectives.net Patreon Supporter of the Day: Todd, February 2022…

Today’s Mystery: The Saint meets an actress on a cruise ship who fears her for her life, with good reason. Original Radio Broadcast Date: September 18, 1949 Originating from Hollywood Starring: Vincent Price as Simon Templar; William Conrad; Betty Lou Gerson; Barney Philips; Frank Gerstle; Jeanne Bates Support the show monthly at patreon.greatdetectives.net Patreon Supporter…

Today’s Mystery: Johnny investigates a theft from a men’s clothing store that has apparently left the night watchman dead. Original Radio Broadcast Date: March 8, 1959 Originating from Hollywood Starring: Bob Bailey as Johnny Dollar; Lillian Buyeff; Vic Perrin; Harry Bartell; Barney Phillips; Bartlett Robinson; Bill James When making your travel plans, remember http://johnnydollarair.com Become…