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The Adventures of Sam Spade Detective presents “Denny Shane Caper,” originally broadcast on NBC on April 6, 1951. This is C021, the 21st episode of the 1950–1951 NBC run, starring Steve Dunne as San Francisco private investigator Sam Spade and Lurene Tuttle as Effie.

A sixteen-year-old girl asks Spade to find Denny Shane, the criminal she calls her estranged brother. Her account does not quite add up, and Spade’s inquiries through Shane’s old San Francisco haunts lead him into an unusually somber case. Written by Harold Swanton and produced and directed by William Spear.

The Adventures of Sam Spade Detective presents the original broadcast with a newly produced contextual introduction, a short closing announcement, and gently cleaned and mastered audio for a more consistent listening experience.

Chapters:
00:00 Victor Sterling Introduction
00:51 Original Broadcast
30:27 Closing

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The Adventures of Sam Spade Detective presents “Cheesecake Caper,” originally broadcast November 6, 1949. Howard Duff stars as hard-boiled private detective Sam Spade in this NBC-era adventure based on the character created by Dashiell Hammett.

A cryptic phone call sends Spade to a grill to order a sandwich—one containing a $50 bill, a photograph of a blonde, and a terse instruction: “Find the girl!” What begins as an oddly delivered assignment soon draws him into another mysterious case.

The Adventures of Sam Spade Detective presents the original broadcast with a newly produced contextual introduction, a short closing announcement, and gently cleaned/mastered audio for a more consistent listening experience.

Chapters:
00:00 Victor Sterling Introduction
00:43 Original Broadcast
25:51 Closing

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The Adventures of Sam Spade Detective presents “Terrified Turkey Caper,” originally broadcast November 24, 1950. This Thanksgiving-week mystery is episode 223 in overall series numbering and the second NBC installment starring Steve Dunne as Sam Spade.

When a nervous little man named Tom Turkey claims someone means to kill him before the holiday, Sam finds the absurd-sounding appeal may carry real danger. The case takes Spade and Effie through Thanksgiving-season San Francisco, from the Old Colony Hotel to a charitable holiday gathering. Written by Larry Roman and John Michael Hayes, and produced and directed by William Spier.

The Adventures of Sam Spade Detective presents the original broadcast with a newly produced contextual introduction, a short closing announcement, and gently cleaned/mastered audio for a more consistent listening experience.

Chapters:
00:00 Victor Sterling Introduction
00:47 Original Broadcast
30:36 Closing

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The Adventures of Sam Spade Detective presents “Caper over My Dead Body,” originally broadcast November 17, 1950. This NBC episode marks Steve Dunne’s first broadcast as Sam Spade, with Lurene Tuttle as Effie; it was written by E. Jack Neuman.

Undertaker Charles Swan hires Spade to find out who has been following him, but the seemingly simple surveillance case soon draws the detective into a danger of his own. This archival recording preserves a tense early entry in the 1950–51 Sam Spade run.

The Adventures of Sam Spade Detective presents the original broadcast with a newly produced contextual introduction, a short closing announcement, and gently cleaned/mastered audio for a more consistent listening experience.

Chapters:
00:00 Victor Sterling Introduction
00:38 Original Broadcast
29:59 Closing

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The Adventures of Sam Spade Detective presents “Dead Duck Caper,” originally broadcast on CBS on February 2, 1947. This is episode 19 of the series’ CBS run, starring Howard Duff as Sam Spade and Lurene Tuttle as Effie Perine.

A birthday party at Effie Perine’s mother’s home becomes a dangerous case for Sam when a game of charades takes an ominous turn. With a mysterious stranger, an underworld demand for “the duck,” and armed visitors complicating the evening, Sam follows the clues from the party to the city’s darker corners. Produced and directed by William Spier.

The Adventures of Sam Spade Detective presents the original broadcast with a newly produced contextual introduction, a short closing announcement, and gently cleaned/mastered audio for a more consistent listening experience.

Chapters:
00:00 Victor Sterling Introduction
00:41 Original Broadcast
25:46 Closing

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The Adventures of Sam Spade Detective presents “Soap Opera Caper,” originally broadcast February 16, 1951. This archival NBC-era episode stars Stephen Dunne as private detective Sam Spade, with Lurene Tuttle as Effie Perrine and guest star Betty Lou Gerson.

When Agatha Pilbean asks Spade to find her missing husband, Dr. Martin Hawkes, the trail begins with a mysterious telegram from Mexico. A playful satire of radio soap operas, the case leans into heightened melodrama and dramatic organ punctuation while Spade follows the clues.

The Adventures of Sam Spade Detective presents the original broadcast with a newly produced contextual introduction, a short closing announcement, and gently cleaned/mastered audio for a more consistent listening experience.

Chapters:
00:00 Victor Sterling Introduction
00:50 Original Broadcast
30:28 Closing

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https://www.oldtimeretroradio.com Sam Spade takes on a case that spins into something far stranger than it first appears. What begins as a routine investigation quickly turns into a tangled mystery involving deception, hidden motives, and a trail that refuses to stay straight. As Spade digs deeper, every answer only leads to more questions—and the truth may be more dangerous than anyone expected. Originally aired on July 11, 1948, this episode captures the sharp wit, fast-paced storytelling, and noir atmosphere that made The Adventures of Sam Spade a standout in the golden age of radio. With clever dialogue and unpredictable twists, “The Wheel of Life Caper” delivers classic detective drama at its finest. 🎧 Fully restored and professionally remastered with enhanced audio. Source: OTRR.org – Certified Public Domain Collection. Restoration and curation by Old Time Retro Radio. 🎧 Listen to The Adventures of Sam Spade and all our restored shows on Spotify and Apple Podcasts. 📻 Search Old Time Retro Radio on your favorite podcast app to explore the complete collection. #OldTimeRadio #SamSpade #ClassicRadio #RadioDrama #GoldenAgeRadio

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https://www.oldtimeretroradio.com A hard-boiled detective mystery from the golden age of radio, The Adventures of Sam Spade delivers sharp dialogue, cynical humor, and fast-moving intrigue. In The Rushlight Diamond Caper, private investigator Sam Spade finds himself entangled in a dangerous case involving a priceless jewel, double-crosses, and the kind of trouble that always seems to follow easy money. Originally broadcast on July fourth, nineteen forty-eight, this episode showcases the noir storytelling style that defined classic radio crime dramas, with tense pacing and a charismatic lead performance that helped make Sam Spade one of radio’s most iconic detectives. 🎧 Fully restored and professionally remastered with enhanced audio. Source: OTRR.org – Certified Public Domain Collection. Curated by Old Time Retro Radio. 🎧 Listen to Old Time Retro Radio on Spotify and Apple Podcasts. 📻 Search Old Time Retro Radio on your favorite podcast app to explore the complete collection. #OldTimeRadio #GoldenAgeBroadcast #ClassicRadio #DetectiveDrama #VintageAudio      

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https://www.oldtimeretroradio.com A routine bail bond assignment turns into a deadly trap when Sam Spade walks into a web of double-crosses, missing suspects, and dangerous payoffs. As the case spirals deeper into the shadows of San Francisco, every clue reveals another hidden motive, and every ally may be the next to betray him. This tightly written noir mystery showcases sharp dialogue, atmospheric tension, and the classic storytelling that made Sam Spade a radio legend. 🎧 Fully restored and professionally remastered with enhanced audio. Source: OTRR.org – Certified Public Domain Collection. Restoration and curation by Old Time Retro Radio. 🎧 Listen to The Adventures of Sam Spade and all our restored shows on Spotify and Apple Podcasts. 📻 Search Old Time Retro Radio on your favorite podcast app to explore the complete collection. #OldTimeRadio, #GoldenAgeBroadcast, #SamSpade, #DetectiveDrama, #ClassicMystery

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https://www.oldtimeretroradio.com Sam Spade becomes entangled in a tense case of double-crosses, hidden motives, and a suspicious final confession in this gripping broadcast of The Death Bed Caper. When a dying man’s last words spark a trail of danger, Spade’s trademark cool confidence and razor-sharp wit guide him through a maze of deceit. This restored episode captures the atmospheric tension and noir storytelling that made Sam Spade one of radio’s most compelling detectives. 🎧 Fully restored and professionally remastered with enhanced audio. Source: OTRR.org – Certified Public Domain Collection. Restoration and curation by Old Time Retro Radio. 🎧 Listen to The Adventures of Sam Spade Detective and all our restored shows on Spotify and Apple Podcasts. 📻 Search Old Time Retro Radio on your favorite podcast app to explore the complete collection. #OldTimeRadio #SamSpade #DetectiveRadio #GoldenAgeBroadcast #RadioNoir

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