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The Great Detectives of Old Time Radio

The Great Detectives of Old Time Radio

Adam Graham Radio Detective Podcasts

Are you ready for a mystery? Get ready to unleash your inner sleuth. Every day Monday-Saturday, we feature a different detective audio drama from the Golden Age of Radio. Our current mystery-solving line-up of radio detectives includes The Adventures of the Falcon, Squad Room, Dangerous Assignment, Mr. Chameleon, Yours Truly Johnny Dollar, and Dragnet.

Whether you want to listen to a mystery before going to sleep or enjoy some drama while driving, or just feel nostalgia for old-school radio fiction, we have you covered with six audio dramas every week.


Podcast Award finalist Host Adam Graham has been your guide through dozens of old-time radio detective series since 2009. He provides insightful commentary and humor after each episode and responds to listener questions and feedback. You can subscribe to the Great Detectives of Old Time Radio from your favorite podcast app or by visiting our website at http://www.greatdetectives.net.

We are currently in our fifteenth season of provided suspenseful mystery dramas. Our podcast feed captures the last 1,000 episodes we've released including all of seasons thirteen and fourteen, and part of season twelve. We have created two archive feeds:Volume 1, which features our first three seasons and Volume 2, which will feature seasons four through six.

Our feed includes old time radio recorded in Los Angeles, New York, and also Australia.

The current actors featured in our old time radio detective podcast include Les Damon, Bob Bailey, Brian Donlevy, Karl Swenson, Bill Zuckert, and Jack Webb. Other actors featured within the past 1,000 include Howard Duff, Glenn Langan, Herbert Marshall, Santos Ortega, Gerald Mohr, Joel McCrea, Les Tremayne, Jackson Beck, and more.

3167 - Dragnet: The Big Book (EP4394)
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  • 3167 - Dragnet: The Big Book (EP4394)

    Today's Mystery:Friday and Romero investigate the flood of filthy books into Los Angeles high schools.

    Original Radio Broadcast Date: April 6, 1950

    Originating from HollywoodStarring: Jack Webb as Sergeant Joe Friday; Barton Yarborough as Sergeant Ben Romero; Herb Butterfield; Stacy Harris; Harry Morgan

    Support the show monthly at https://patreon.greatdetectives.net

    Patreon Supporter of the Day: Ronnie, Patreon supporter since May 2021

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    Mail a donation to: Adam Graham, PO Box 15913, Boise, Idaho 83715

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    Give us a call at 208-991-4783

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    Join us again on Monday for another detective drama from the Golden Age of Radio.

    Sat, 18 May 2024
  • 3166 - Yours Truly Johnny Dollar: The Desalles Matter (EP4393)

    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, 1957

    Originating from Hollywood

    Starring: Bob Bailey as Johnny Dollar; Virginia Gregg; Harry Bartell; John Stephenson; Will Wright; James McCallion; Ben Wright

    Today'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.net

    Thank you to our Patreon Supporter of the Day: Lisa, Patreon Supporter since May 2021

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    Join us again tomorrow for another detective drama from the Golden Age of Radio.

    Fri, 17 May 2024
  • 3165 - Mr. Chameleon: The Hasty Marriage Murder Case (EP4392)

    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, 1949

    Originating from New York CityStarring: Karl Swenson as Mister Chameleon

    Support the show monthly at patreon.greatdetectives.net

    Patreon Supporter of the Day: Tacy, Patreon Supporter Since October 2023

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    Mail a donation to: Adam Graham, PO Box 15913, Boise, Idaho 83715

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    Join us again tomorrow for another detective drama from the Golden Age of Radio.

    Thu, 16 May 2024
  • 3164 - Dangerous Assignment: The Jade Dagger (EP4391)

    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, 1953

    Originated in

    : Brian Donlevy as Steve Mitchell, Herb Butterfield as the Commissioner, Robert Boone, Paul Dubov, Byron Kane, Jan Arvan, Betty Lou Gerson

    Support the show monthly at patreon.greatdetectives.net

    Patreon Supporter of the Day: Tom, Patreon Supporter since August 2022

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    Mail a donation to: Adam Graham, PO Box 15913, Boise, Idaho 83715

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    Join us again tomorrow for another detective drama from the Golden Age of Radio.

    Wed, 15 May 2024
  • 3163 - Squad Room: Ferris Wheel (EP4390)

    Today's Mystery: A woman is found murdered on a Ferris wheel.

    Original Radio Broadcast Date: Around New Years Day in the mid-1950s

    Support the show monthly at patreon.greatdetectives.net

    Originating in New York

    Starring: Wynn Wright as Lt. John Douglas; Dan Ocko as Sergeant Allen; George Tanner; Sam Gray

    Support the show on a one-time basis at http://support.greatdetectives.net.

    Patreon Supporter of the Day: Ken, Patreon Supporter since March 2020

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    Join us again tomorrow for another detective drama from the Golden Age of Radio.

    Tue, 14 May 2024
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