The Great Detectives of Old Time Radio
Adam Graham Radio Detective Podcasts
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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 features seasons four-six, and Volume 3 which will feature Seasons Seven through Nine.
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, Larry Thor, Alice Frost and Joseph Curtin, William Wintersole, and Jack Webb. Other actors featured within the past 1,000 include Howard Duff, Glenn Langan, Herbert Marshall, Gerald Mohr, Joel McCrea, Les Tremayne, Jackson Beck, Santos Ortega, Ned Wever, Karl Swenson, and more.
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The Falcon: The Case of the Mighty Muscle (EP4413)
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06/10/24 • 34 min
Original Radio Broadcast Date: February 11, 1951
Originating from New York
Starring: Les Damon as The Falcon; Ken Lynch as Sergeant Corbett; Ralph Bell; Bill Zuckert
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Yours Truly Johnny Dollar: The Clinton Matter, Episodes One and Two (EP4138)
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07/25/23 • 38 min
Original Radio Broadcast Dates: March 12 and 13, 1956
Originated from Hollywood
Stars: Bob Bailey as Johnny Dollar. Jeanette Nolan, Lucille Meredith, Carleton Young, Herb Ellis, Jack Petruzzi, Bob Bruce, Herb Butterfield, Paul Richards, Edgar Barrier, Russell Thorson, Jack Moyles, Frank Gerstle
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The Falcon: The Case of the Natural Seven (EP4599)
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01/13/25 • 37 min
Original Radio Broadcast Date: March 2, 1952
Originating from New YorkStarring: Les Damon as The Falcon; Chuck Webster as Sergeant Corbett; Ralph Bell; Maurice Tarplin; Mandel Kramer
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Lux Radio Theater: Captain Carey, USA (Encore) (EP4586e)
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12/29/24 • 66 min
Original Air Date: February 2, 1953Originating in Hollywood
Starring Charlton Heston as Webster Carey
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Dangerous Assignment: A Trap in Freedom House (EP4373)
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04/24/24 • 31 min
Original Radio Broadcast Date: April 22, 1953
Originating in Hollywood
Starring: Brian Donlevy as Steve Mitchell; Herb Butterfield as the Commissioner; Jan Arvan; Jean Tatum; Jeanne Bates; Tony Barrett; Paul Dubov
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Philo Vance: The Full Dress Murder Case (EP4140)
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07/26/23 • 34 min
Original Radio Broadcast Date: June 13, 1950
Originated in: New York City
Starred: Jackson Beck as Philo Vance, George Petrie as District Attorney Markham
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Yours Truly Johnny Dollar: The Forbes Matters, Episodes One and Two (EP4066)
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05/02/23 • 33 min
Original Radio Broadcast Dates: December 26 and 27, 1955
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Box 13: The First Letter (EP2967)
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10/28/19 • 33 min
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Dragnet: The Big Badge (EP4418)
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06/15/24 • 34 min
Original Radio Broadcast Date: May 4, 1950
Originating from Hollywood
Starring: Jack Webb as Sergeant Joe Friday; Barton Yarborough as Sergeant Ben Romero; Peggy Webber; Herb Butterfield
Blog post about the real-life badge bandit
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Mr. Chameleon: The Case of the Murdered Gold-Digger (EP4356)
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04/04/24 • 44 min
Original Radio Broadcast Date: June 1, 1949Originating from New York City
Starring: Karl Swenson as Mister Chameleon
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Why did you start this show?
The old-time radio online stations and podcasts I saw in 2009 played a lot of different episodes from different detective programs. I decided it'd be a great idea to have a daily podcast that would go through old time radio detective series from their first available episode to the final bow with each series having its own style to appeal as many fans of old school detective dramas as possible.
What do you hope listeners gain from listening to your show?
Listenters enjoy a fun experience with great golden-age radio detective stories. In addition, they get my commentary which I try to make fun and informative. And I try to make the podcast interactive by responding to listeners' comments and feedback.
Which episode should someone start with?
You can start with any episode, really. Nearly every series we play is self-contained. So without reading of Wiki of continuity, you can pick up most episodes of any series and listen to it with the exception of a few serialized stories, but those are usually marked with Parts One and Two.
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How many episodes does The Great Detectives of Old Time Radio have?
The Great Detectives of Old Time Radio currently has 1933 episodes available.
What topics does The Great Detectives of Old Time Radio cover?
The podcast is about Fiction, Drama, Podcasts, Arts and Performing Arts.
What is the most popular episode on The Great Detectives of Old Time Radio?
The episode title 'The Falcon: The Case of the Mighty Muscle (EP4413)' is the most popular.
What is the average episode length on The Great Detectives of Old Time Radio?
The average episode length on The Great Detectives of Old Time Radio is 37 minutes.
How often are episodes of The Great Detectives of Old Time Radio released?
Episodes of The Great Detectives of Old Time Radio are typically released every day.
When was the first episode of The Great Detectives of Old Time Radio?
The first episode of The Great Detectives of Old Time Radio was released on Nov 4, 2016.
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@threepalms
Aug 19
Truely the most definitive collection of old time mystery/detective/adventure style radio shows from the golden age. Adam’s knowledge is clearly a result of passionate enthusiasm which is contagious His voice to me, is becoming iconic, in that when I hear it, I know I’m about to experience another radio mystery and that afterwards, I’ll hear a breakdown as to what happened. This is not copy paste podcasting, this is a time capsule, uncovered and appreciated.
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Aug 27
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