Old Time Radio Mystery Specials

By: Adam Graham
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  • Summary

  • Enjoy a series of unusual episodes of the Great Detectives of Old Time Radio including old time radio mystery movie adaptations from the Lux Radio Theater, Screen Guild Theater, and similar programs. As well as episodes Escape, Suspense, and Murder Clinic, along with some truly different programs including Roy Rogers, Mayor of the Town, Superman, and Cavalcade of America. Also comparisons of how two detective programs handle the same story.
    Commentary Copyright 2009-Present
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Episodes
  • Escape: The Red Forest

    Escape: The Red Forest
    Sep 15 2024
    Special brought to you by the request of Chief of Detectives Patreon Fats

    Today's Story: A motorist finds himself trapped in a Western wildfire.

    Original Radio Broadcast Date: August 2, 1953

    Originating in Hollywood

    Starring: William Conrad as Wally; Georgia Ellis as Jan; Parley Baer; John Dehner; Jay Novello; Tom Tully

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

    Patreon Supporter of the Day: Fats, Patreon Supporter since May 2024

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

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    43 mins
  • Twice Told Tales: Richard Diamond: The Simpson Case and Johnny Dollar: The Jonathan Bellows Matter

    Twice Told Tales: Richard Diamond: The Simpson Case and Johnny Dollar: The Jonathan Bellows Matter
    Sep 1 2024
    Today's First Mystery: The wife of a wealthy oil man hires Richard Diamond to protect her husband after an attempt on his life.

    Original Air Date: January 18, 1952

    Originating in Hollywood

    Starring: Dick Powell as Richard Diamond; Virginia Gregg as Helen; Alan Reed as Lieutenant Walt Levinson Virginia; Jeanne Bates; Herb Butterfield; Tony Michaels

    Today's Second Mystery: Johnny is called in when an insured, wealthy man is shot at.

    Original Air Date: June 23, 1953

    Originating in Hollywood

    Starring: John Lund as Johnny Dollar; Clayton Post; Virginia Gregg; Tony Barrett; Ralph Moody; Howard McNear; Martha Wentworth

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

    Patreon Supporter of the Day: Lisa, patreon Supporter since July 2015

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

    Follow us on Instagram at http://instagram.com/greatdetectives

    Follow us on Twitter @radiodetectives
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    1 hr and 11 mins
  • Molle Mystery Theatre: Corpus Delecti

    Molle Mystery Theatre: Corpus Delecti
    Jul 27 2024
    Today's Mystery: A police detective has 48 hours to find proof of the innocence of his brother, who is on death row.

    Original Radio Broadcast Date: January 17, 1947

    Originating in New York

    Starring: Ken Lynch

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

    Patreon Supporter of the Day: Jim, Patreon Supporter since April 2021

    Support the show on a one-time basis at http://support.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 208-991-4783Follow us on Instagram at http://instagram.com/greatdetectives

    Follow us on Twitter @radiodetectives
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    34 mins
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