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The Great Detectives Present Boston Blackie (Old Time Radio)

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"Enemy to those who make him an enemy, friend who have no friends." Boston Blackie was one of the most noted characters in mystery fiction in the first half of the 20th Century and was a film and radio hit. Host Adam Graham presents every circulating old time radio episode of Boston Blackie with episode starring Chester Morris and later Richard Kollmar.

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United States

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"Enemy to those who make him an enemy, friend who have no friends." Boston Blackie was one of the most noted characters in mystery fiction in the first half of the 20th Century and was a film and radio hit. Host Adam Graham presents every circulating old time radio episode of Boston Blackie with episode starring Chester Morris and later Richard Kollmar.

Language:

English


Episodes
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EP3066: Boston Blackie: The Professor and Rufus Blow a Safe

2/20/2020
A scientific criminal blows a safe inside a bank at the same a construction crew is doing demolition. Original Air Date:June 15, 1949 Support the show monthly at patreon.greatdetectives.net 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 Read more ...

Duration:00:32:27

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EP3060: Boston Blackie: The Ma Vie Perfume Company Murders

2/13/2020
A perfume company salesman is killed so that an imposter can sell fake perfume to the company’s suppliers. Original Air Date:June 8, 1949 Support the show monthly at patreon.greatdetectives.net 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 Read more ...

Duration:00:32:40

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EP3054: Boston Blackie: Pudgy and the Stolen Car and Tire Racket

2/6/2020
Blackie is injured after commandeering a motorcycle to chase down a robber. Original Air Date: June 1, 1949 Support the show monthly at patreon.greatdetectives.net 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 Read more ...

Duration:00:36:58

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EP3048: Boston Blackie: Blackie, Mary, and The Canyon Resort Murders

1/30/2020
Following a tip, Blackie and Mary go undercover at a dude ranch. Original Air Date: May 25, 1949 Support the show monthly at patreon.greatdetectives.net 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 Read more ...

Duration:00:39:02

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EP3042: Boston Blackie: The Imperial Oil Company Racket

1/23/2020
A racketeer hires a high-priced hit woman to kill Boston Blackie as he fears Blackie is wise to his racket. Original Air Date: May 18, 1949 Support the show monthly at patreon.greatdetectives.net 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 Read more…

Duration:00:34:13

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EP3036: Boston Blackie: Nobody at the Door

1/16/2020
In quick succession, there’s a knock at the Blackie’s door with no one there, a telephone call with no on one the line, and an envelope delivered with nothing in it. Original Air Date: May 11, 1949 Support the show monthly at patreon.greatdetectives.net Support the show on a one-time basis at http://support.greatdetectives.net. Mail a donation…

Duration:00:37:27

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EP3030: Boston Blackie: Joe Gates Murdered on Sightseeing Bus

1/9/2020
A man is murdered on a tour bus in broad daylight. Original Air Date: May 4, 1949 Support the show monthly at patreon.greatdetectives.net 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 Read more ...

Duration:00:35:57

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EP3018: Boston Blackie: The Construction Contractor Murders

12/26/2019
A feud between two contractors turns murderous. Original Air Date: April 27, 1949 Support the show monthly at patreon.greatdetectives.net 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 Read more ...

Duration:00:30:26

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EP3012: Boston Blackie: Blackie, Santa Claus and The Stolen Rings

12/19/2019
Blackie chases a jewel robber on Christmas Eve, but when he catches him the rings the robber has stolen are gone. Original Air Date: December 22, 1948 Support the show monthly at patreon.greatdetectives.net 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 Read…

Duration:00:36:44

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EP3006: Boston Blackie: Madame Zina Murdered in a Monkey Costume

12/12/2019
A carnival fortune teller tells Blackie death is in his future, and then Blackie finds her dead. Original Air Date: April 20, 1949 Support the show monthly at patreon.greatdetectives.net 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 Read more ...

Duration:00:34:24

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EP3000: Boston Blackie: The Tiny Philip Murders

12/5/2019
A short man shoots and kills a jewelry store owner to steal Boston Blackie’s watch. Original Air Date: April 13, 1949 Support the show monthly at patreon.greatdetectives.net 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 Read more ...

Duration:00:30:44

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EP2994: Boston Blackie: The Harry Clark Mob Murders

11/28/2019
A crook comes to Blackie for protection and is then murder. Original Air Date: April 6, 1949 Support the show monthly at patreon.greatdetectives.net 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 Read more ...

Duration:00:41:41

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EP2988: Boston Blackie: The Amadon Pearl Murders

11/21/2019
Blackie matches wits with two different sets of jewel thieves to steal the million dollar Amadon Pearls. Original Air Date: March 30, 1949 Support the show monthly at patreon.greatdetectives.net 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 Read more ...

Duration:00:37:34

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EP2982: Boston Blackie: The Charity Ring Murders

11/14/2019
Blackie investigates when a charity casino fundraiser Mary signed a letter for turns out to be a fraud. Original Air Date: March 23, 1949 Support the show monthly at patreon.greatdetectives.net 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 Read more ...

Duration:00:33:46

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EP2976: Boston Blackie: Blackie Kidnaps a Murderer

11/7/2019
Blackie kidnaps a suspect from police custody to get a confession and things go wrong. Original Air Date: March 16, 1949 Support the show monthly at patreon.greatdetectives.net 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 Read more ...

Duration:00:37:28

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EP2970: Boston Blackie: The Dolly Preston Murder

10/31/2019
The police and Blackie are called to a house by a woman. They arrive to find no one in the house listed, and a witness who swears she saw a woman enter the house who was thought dead for the past three years. Original Air Date: March 9, 1949 Support the show monthly at patreon.greatdetectives.net…

Duration:00:29:06

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EP2964: Boston Blackie: The Fake Accident Racket

10/24/2019
A reporter receives threats after he writes a story that drops a hint about a phony accident racket. Original Air Date: March 2, 1949 Support the show monthly at patreon.greatdetectives.net 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 Read more ...

Duration:00:40:09

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EP2958: Boston Blackie: Archie Grant's Club 77

10/17/2019
A man hits the jackpot on a crooked slot machine setting off a string of mysteries. Original Air Date: February 23, 1955 Support the show monthly at patreon.greatdetectives.net 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 Read more ...

Duration:00:34:55

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EP2952: Boston Blackie: The Fred Palmer Waterfront Racket

10/10/2019
Blackie tries to bust a waterfront racket as murders accumulate. Original Air Date: February 16, 1949 Support the show monthly at patreon.greatdetectives.net 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 Read more ...

Duration:00:33:42

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EP2946: Boston Blackie: The Paul Martin Murders

10/3/2019
A series of murders breaks out over $50,000 in bonds that were purchased with stolen money. Original Air Date: February 9, 1949 Support the show monthly at patreon.greatdetectives.net 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 Read more ...

Duration:00:33:51