OTR Detective - The Great Detectives of Old Time Radio

img class=”aligncenter” src=”https://www.greatdetectives.net/detectives/wp-content/uploads/2016/02/larrythor.jpeg” alt=”Larry Thor” width=”250″ height=”366″ /> Today’s Mystery: A man is found murdered with the only clue to his identity being a parking ticket. Original Radio Broadcast Date: May 12, 1951 Originated in Hollywood Stars: Larry Thor as Lieutenant Danny Clover, Charles Calvert as Sergeant Gino Tartaglia, Jack Kruschen as Sergeant Muggavan, Lou…

Today’s Mystery: A Columbus reporter investigates the brutal stabbing death of a woman found at a shooting range. Original Radio Broadcast: June 4, 1947 Originating from New York Starring: John Gibson as James Fusco of the Columbus Citizen; James McCallion; Gilbert Mack; Ward Wilson; Horace Braham; Connie Lembke; Janet Fox Related: Columbus Underground article on the…

Today’s Mystery: A cartoonist hires Grainger when his brother is murdered using a method that was outlined in his comic strip. Original Radio Broadcast Date: 1956 or 1957 Originating from Australia Starring: Harp McGuire as Steve Grainger Support the show monthly at patreon.greatdetectives.net Patreon Supporter of the Day: Joanna, Patreon supporter since June 2022. Support…

Today’s Adventure: An OSS agent goes into France to team up with a formidable wealthy French woman to set up an escape route for downed Allied flyers. Original Radio Broadcast: September 8, 1950 Originating from New York Starring: Les Tremayne; Bryna Raeburn; Lily Valenti; Jack Gordon; Ralph Bell To subscribe to this podcast and, go…

Today’s Mystery: Johnny goes out to Lake Mohave on a tip from a guide that an apparent accidental death might not have been so accidental. Original Radio Broadcast Date: July 13, 1958 Originating from Hollywood Starring: Bob Bailey as Johnny Dollar; Lucille Meredith; Forrest Lewis; Parley Baer; Alan Reed; Barney Phillips When making your travel…

Today’s Mystery: Joe Friday and Ben Romero investigate a series of truck hijackings. Original Radio Broadcast Date: August 23, 1951 Originating from Hollywood Starring: Jack Webb as Sergeant Joe Friday; Barton Yarborough as Sergeant Ben Romero; Barney Philips; Stacy Harris Support the show monthly at patreon.greatdetectives.net Patreon Supporter of the Day: Allan, Patreon supporter since…

Today’s Mystery: Danny searches for a misssing man who has been stabbed. Original Radio Broadcast Date: May 5, 1951 Originating from Hollywood Starring: Larry Thor as Lieutenant Danny Clover; Charles Calvert as Sergeant Gino Tartaglia; Jack Kruschen as Sergeant Muggavan; Lamont Johnson; Cathy Lewis; Virginia Gregg; Herb Vigran; John McGovern Support the show monthly at…

Today’s Mystery: Charlie Chan is on the trail of a serial Romeo who victimizes middle-aged women. Original Radio Broadcast Date: 1950 or 1951 Originating from Sydney Starring: William Rees as Charlie Chan; Rodney Jacobs Support the show monthly at https://patreon.greatdetectives.net Patreon Supporter of the Day: Sara, Patreon supporter since March 2017. Support the show on…

Today’s Mystery: A woman is in a car accident and wakes up to find her necklace missing. Original Radio Broadcast Date: 1956 or 1957 Originating from Australia Starring: Harp McGuire as Steve Grainger Support the show monthly at patreon.greatdetectives.net Patreon Supporter of the Day: Larry, Patreon supporter since July 2023 Support the show on a…

Today’s Mystery: Gregory investigates a young actress’s missing imaginary map and finds himself looking into murder and espionage. Original Air Date: July 1, 1946 Originating from Hollywood Starring: Gale Gordon as Gregory Hood 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,…