Episodes

  • Dragnet: The Big Betty (EP4616)

    Dragnet: The Big Betty (EP4616)
    Feb 1 2025
    Today's Mystery: Joe Friday and Ben Romero investigate a gang of conmen victimizing the loved ones of the recently deceased.

    Original Radio Broadcast Date: November 23, 1950

    Originating from Hollywood

    Starring: Jack Webb as Sergeant Joe Friday; Barton Yarborough as Sergeant Ben Romero

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    33 mins
  • Yours Truly Johnny Dollar: The Three Sisters Matter (EP4615)

    Yours Truly Johnny Dollar: The Three Sisters Matter (EP4615)
    Jan 31 2025
    Today's Mystery: Johnny is called up to Green Mountain, Colorado to investigate the disappearance of a famous pianist.

    Original Radio Broadcast Date: October 27, 1957

    Originating from Hollywood

    Starring: Bob Bailey as Johnny Dollar; Joseph Kearns; Vic Perrin; Virginia Gregg; Lucille Meredith; Lillian Buyeff; Bill James

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    26 mins
  • Mr. and Mrs. North: Accidents on the Ice Rink (EP4614)

    Mr. and Mrs. North: Accidents on the Ice Rink (EP4614)
    Jan 30 2025
    Today's Mystery: An ice skater and her rink-owner stepfather each think the other is trying to kill them. The Norths suspect someone's trying to kill them both.

    Original Radio Broadcast Date: January 3, 1950

    Originating from New York City

    Starring: Joseph Curtain as Jerry North; Alice Frost as Pamela North; Ralph Bell

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    28 mins
  • Broadway's My Beat: The Dr. Robert Stafford Murder Case (EP4613)

    Broadway's My Beat: The Dr. Robert Stafford Murder Case (EP4613)
    Jan 29 2025
    Today's Mystery: Danny investigates when an unidentified man is found murdered in an elevator.

    Original Radio Broadcast Date: March 10, 1950

    Originating in Hollywood

    Starring: Larry Thor as Lieutenant Danny Clover; Charles Calvert as Sergeant Gino Tartaglia; Jack Kruschen as Sergeant Muggavan; Tony Barrett; Howard McNear

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    42 mins
  • Mathew Slade: The Incredible Dr. Lintz (EP4612)

    Mathew Slade: The Incredible Dr. Lintz (EP4612)
    Jan 27 2025
    Today's Mystery: Slade is kidnapped off the highway by the wife and father of a man who was executed based on Slade's testimony.

    Original Radio Broadcast Date: (likely) August 30, 1964

    Originating in Hollywood

    Starring: William Wintersole as Mathew Slade; Sylvia Walden as Jonesy; Norman BelkinAired as Starlight Mystery Theater. Also known as Matthew Slade, Private Investigator.

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    36 mins
  • The Falcon: The Case of the Grand Gamble (EP4611)

    The Falcon: The Case of the Grand Gamble (EP4611)
    Jan 26 2025
    Today's Mystery: A woman hires The Falcon to protect a gambling racketeer.

    Original Radio Broadcast Date: March 16, 1952

    Originating from New York

    Starring: Les Damon as The Falcon; Chuck Webster as Sergeant Corbett; Ralph Bell

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    34 mins
  • Dragnet: The Big Parrot (EP4610)

    Dragnet: The Big Parrot (EP4610)
    Jan 25 2025
    Today's Mystery: A married couple is found murdered in their room with a dead parrot.

    Original Radio Broadcast Date: November 16, 1950

    Originating from Hollywood

    Starring: Jack Webb as Sergeant Joe Friday; Barton Yarborough as Sergeant Ben Romero; Herb Butterfield; Stacy Harris

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    34 mins
  • Yours Truly Johnny Dollar: The Mary Grace Matter (EP4609)

    Yours Truly Johnny Dollar: The Mary Grace Matter (EP4609)
    Jan 24 2025
    Today's Mystery: Johnny goes to New York to investigate the murder of an old girlfriend.

    Original Radio Broadcast Date: October 20, 1957

    Originating from Hollywood

    Starring: Bob Bailey as Johnny Dollar; Vic Perrin; Les Tremayne; Paula Winslowe; Frank Nelson; Byron Kane; Jeanne Tatum

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    26 mins