Podcast – The Great Detectives of Old Time Radio

Today’s Mystery: Johnny is summoned by the eccentric Alvin Peabody Cartwright, who insists the matter is urgent. But when Johnny arrives, Cartwright has vanished, blood is found in the garage, and every clue points to murder—unless appearances are deceiving. Original Radio Broadcast: June 20, 1959 Originating in Hollywood Starring Bob Bailey as Johnny Dollar. Also…

Today’s Mystery: An experienced confidence man returns to Los Angeles with the same polished investment scam, cheating trusting victims out of thousands of dollars. As Sergeant Joe Friday begins breaking in a new partner, the detectives race to stop the swindler before he can disappear with another fortune. Original Radio Broadcast: April 17, 1952 Originating…

Today’s Mystery: When a man unknowingly passes a stolen thousand-dollar bill from a long-unsolved payroll robbery, Detective Danny Clover follows a trail that leads from Broadway’s underworld to a string of murders. As more bodies fall, Danny races to uncover who has been hiding the stolen money for the past five years. Original Radio Broadcast:…

Today’s Story: A down-on-his-luck baseball manager receives some extraordinary help after the prayers of a young orphan are answered. As the Pittsburgh Pirates begin an improbable climb toward the pennant, the team’s remarkable turnaround sparks a debate over faith, miracles, and whether angels really do watch over America’s pastime. :contentReference[oaicite:0]{index=0} Original Radio Broadcast: April 6,…

  Today’s Mystery: When a suburban poker game ends in a deadly holdup, veteran Chicago reporter Bill Doherty becomes intrigued by the teenage brother of one of the dead gunmen. As evidence mounts against the youth, Doherty sets out to determine whether the frightened suspect is a killer—or another victim of the crime. Original Radio…

Today’s Mystery: Simon Templar’s plans for a carefree day with Ann Morley are interrupted when the murder of a ticket broker draws them into a dangerous mystery. Pursued by hired gunmen and faced with a growing list of suspects, The Saint follows a twisting trail that seems to center on a prominent warehouse owner. Original…

Marlowe goes searching in the seedy part of town for an heir to $5,000. Original Air Date: August 25, 1951 Starring Gerald Mohr as Philip Marlowe Support the show monthly at https://patreon.greatdetectives.net Mail a donation to: Adam Graham, PO Box 15913, Boise, Idaho 83715 Take the listener survey…http://survey.greatdetectives.net Give us a call at 208-991-4783 Follow us…

Today’s Adventure: A British light cruiser escorts a desperately needed convoy to Malta when the Italian fleet appears on the horizon, threatening to overwhelm the outnumbered Allied force. As the officers and crew of the HMS Artemis face impossible odds, courage, discipline, and tactical ingenuity are put to the ultimate test. Original Radio Broadcast: July…

Today’s Mystery: Marlowe becomes concerned with the strange behavior of the man who runs the neighborhood fruit stand. Original Air Date: July 28, 1951 Starring Gerald Mohr as Philip Marlowe Support the show monthly at https://patreon.greatdetectives.net Mail a donation to: Adam Graham, PO Box 15913, Boise, Idaho 83715 Take the listener survey…http://survey.greatdetectives.net Give us a call…

Today’s Mystery: An older man hires to Marlowe to find his pretty young wife. Original Air Date: August 4, 1951 Starring Gerald Mohr as Philip Marlowe Support the show monthly at https://patreon.greatdetectives.net Mail a donation to: Adam Graham, PO Box 15913, Boise, Idaho 83715 Take the listener survey at http://survey.greatdetectives.net Give us a call at 208-991-4783…