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Christmas Old Time Radio Detective Stories

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Enjoy Christmas Old Time Radio detective programs. From Sherlock Holmes to Yours Truly Johnny Dollar, Richard Diamond, Nero Wolfe, and so many more, celebrate the Holiday Season with mystery, adventure, and a few heartwarming thrown in for good measure. These episodes are taken from the larger Great Detective of Old Time Radio podcast, which have been presenting all of radio's great detectives since 2009.

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United States

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Enjoy Christmas Old Time Radio detective programs. From Sherlock Holmes to Yours Truly Johnny Dollar, Richard Diamond, Nero Wolfe, and so many more, celebrate the Holiday Season with mystery, adventure, and a few heartwarming thrown in for good measure. These episodes are taken from the larger Great Detective of Old Time Radio podcast, which have been presenting all of radio's great detectives since 2009.

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English

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Episodes
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OTR Westerns/Great Detectives 2015 Christmas Special

11/15/2024
Original Release Date: December 20, 2015 Andrew Rhynes and Adam Graham come together in a crossover Christmas special featuring two hours of Old Time Radio Western and Detectives Christmas programs: —Britt Ponset tells a runaway boy the story of the Christmas Carol with a western twist in this episode of the Six Shooter from December 20, 1953 in “Britt Ponsett’s Christmas Carol” —Jeff Regan helps a painfully shy young woman receiving threatening letters around Christmas in this episode from December 21, 1949 in “Some Echanted Carhop.” —Roy Rogers and friends help a man with a young daughter who’s framed for burglarizing a s store in , “The Night before the Night Before Christmas,” Original Air Date:: December 25, 1952 —Sherlock Holmes learns of a plot by one of Moriarity’s assistants to rob a rich party of Christmas presents. Due to a mix up, Doctor Watson and a house full of children are in danger. Original Air Date: December 24, 1945 Support the show monthly at https://patreon.greatdetectives.net Support the show on a one-time basis at https://support.greatdetectives.net Mail a donation to: Adam Graham, PO Box 15913, Boise, Idaho 83715 Give us a call at 208-991-4783 Take the listener survey at https://survey.greatdetectives.net Check out our social media at https://www.greatdetectives.net

Duration:02:18:59

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Dragnet: The Big Little Jesus

12/23/2023
Today's Mystery:Friday and Smith search for a statue of the child Jesus stolen from a church on Christmas Eve. Original Radio Broadcast Date: December 22, 1953 Originating from HollywoodStarring: Jack Webb as Sergeant Joe Friday; Ben Alexander as Officer Frank Smith; Herb Vigran; Ralph Moody Support the show monthly at patreon.greatdetectives.net Welcome to our newest Patreon Supporter, Liz! Patreon Supporter of the Day: Sergey since May 2020 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

Duration:00:44:54

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Yours Truly Johnny Dollar: The Nick Shurn Matter, Episodes Three, Four, and Five

12/22/2023
Today's Mystery:Johnny is in a quaint Michigan town on Christmas Eve and has to find a witness to a murder before a hired killer does. Original Radio Broadcast Dates: December 21, 22, and 23, 1955 Originating from Hollywood Starring: Bob Bailey as Johnny Dollar; Virginia Gregg; Peggy Webber; Don Diamond; Ben Wright; Jack Kruschen; Barney Phillips; Sam Edwards; Ken Christy Nick Shurn Episode 4 Animation When making your travel plans, remember http://johnnydollarair.com Become one of our Patreon Supporters at patreon.greatdetectives.net Thank you to our Patreon Supporter of the Day: Jonathan, Patreon Supporter since March 2020 Take the listener survey at http://survey.greatdetectives.net Give us a call at 208-991-4783 Follow us on Twitter @radiodetectives

Duration:00:51:21

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Mr. Chameleon: The Woman's Weapon Murder Case

12/21/2023
Today's Mystery:Mr. Chameleon reopens the case of a woman convicted of murdering her mother-in-law with poisoned candy. He is determined to get her freed in time for Christmas. Original Radio Broadcast Date: December 22, 1948 Originating from New York CityStarring: Karl Swenson as Mister Chameleon Podcast Guests: Ron Ecklebarger of Classic Comedy of Old Time Radio, Andrew Rhynes of OTRWesterns, Vinny of I Love Old Time Radio Support the show monthly at patreon.greatdetectives.net Patreon Supporter of the Day: Deborah, Patreon Supporter Since December 2018 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

Duration:00:46:09

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Dangerous Assignment: Lecturing Professors

12/20/2023
Today's Mystery: The son of a lecturing professor is missing from a boarding school in Stockholm and Steve needs to find him in order to break up an international spy ring. Original Radio Broadcast Date: December 24, 1952 Originated in Hollywood Stars: Brian Donlevy as Steve Mitchell, Herb Butterfield as the Commissioner Support the show monthly at patreon.greatdetectives.net Patreon Supporter of the Day: Ron, Patreon Supporter Since May 2020 I appear on I Love Old Time Radio as part of the Round Robin Crossover. 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…http://survey.greatdetectives.net Give us a call 208-991-4783 Follow us on Instagram at http://instagram.com/greatdetectives Become one of our friends on Facebook. Follow us on Twitter@radiodetectives

Duration:00:41:37

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Yours Truly Johnny Dollar: The Nick Shurn Matter, Episodes One and Two

12/19/2023
Today's Mystery:Johnny suspects that a mobster murdered his business partner and has to find the only witness before the mobster does. Original Radio Broadcast Dates: December 19 and 20, 1955 Originating from Hollywood Starring: Bob Bailey as Johnny Dollar; Virginia Gregg; Peggy Webber; Don Diamond; Ben Wright; Jack Kruschen; Barney Phillips; Sam Edwards; Ken Christy I'm a guest on the Old Time Radio Westerns as part of our Round Robin Crossover When making your travel plans, remember http://johnnydollarair.com Become one of our Patreon Supporters at patreon.greatdetectives.net Thank you to our Patreon Supporter of the Day: Lisa, Patreon Supporter Since May of 2021 :Take the listener survey at http://survey.greatdetectives.net Give us a call at 208-991-4783Follow us on Twitter @radiodetectives

Duration:00:44:11

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Tales of the Texas Rangers: The Christmas Payoff

12/24/2022
Today's Mystery: Jace sets out to find out why a beloved small doctor was murdered on Christmas Day. Original Radio Broadcast Date: December 23, 1951 Become one of our monthly patreon supporters 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 Take the listener survey…http://survey.greatdetectives.net Give us a call 208-991-4783 Become one of our friends on Facebook. Follow us on Instagram at http://instagram.com/greatdetectives Follow us on Twitter @radiodetectivesJoin us back here on Monday for another old-time radio detective audio drama.

Duration:00:35:17

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Man Called X: From a Starlit Hill (EP3641)

12/22/2021
The Man Called X crashes a plane in the Middle East and meets a mysterious young girl who’s decided she no longer wants to live in the world. Original Air Date: December 23, 1950 Bonus Episode from Christmas on the Blue: The emergency council has failed in their quest to locate Santa Claus. So they call in the Man Called X who wants to be called Y since he’s undercover. Original Air Date: December 15, 1945 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 Take the listener survey…http://survey.greatdetectives.net Give us a call 208-991-4783 Follow us on Instagram at http://instagram.com/greatdetectives Become one of our friends on Facebook. Follow us on Twitter@radiodetectives

Duration:00:44:56

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Jeff Regan: Some Enchanted Carhop

12/21/2021
Regan is hired to find out who is sending unwanted packages to a young woman. Original Air Date: December 21, 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 Take the listener survey…http://survey.greatdetectives.net Give us a call 208-991-4783 Become one of ourfriends on Facebook. Follow us on Instagram at http://instagram.com/greatdetectives Follow us on Twitter@radiodetectives

Duration:00:38:57

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Casey, Crime Photographer: The Santa Claus of Bums Boulevard

12/20/2021
A man who gives new dollar bills to homeless men in the worst part of town is mugged on Christmas Day. Original Air Date: December 25, 1947 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 Take the listener survey…http://survey.greatdetectives.net Give us a call 208-991-4783 Follow us on Instagram at http://instagram.com/greatdetectives Become one of our friends on Facebook. Follow us on Twitter @radiodetectives

Duration:00:40:19

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Tales of the Texas Rangers: Christmas Present

12/18/2021
Two men, pretending to be charity Santas, hold up a bank on Christmas Eve. Original Air Date: December 24, 1950 Become one of our monthly patreon supporters 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 Take the listener survey…http://survey.greatdetectives.net Give us a call 208-991-4783 Become one of our friends on Facebook. Follow us on Instagram at http://instagram.com/greatdetectives Follow us on Twitter @radiodetectives

Duration:00:37:58

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Mystery is My Hobby: Boston for Christmas

12/24/2020
While visting Boston at Christmas, Bart and Inspector Danton try to help a little boy by clearing his father of murder. 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:00:29:15

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Man Called X: On a Starlit Hill (EP3329)

12/23/2020
While in the Middle East, Ken and Pegon crashed a plane. In the desert, Ken meets a young girl who says she doesn’t want to grow up. Original Air Date: December 21, 1947 Sponosored by Betterhelp.com. Listeners can get 10% off their first month when they go to http://www.betterhelp.com/box13 Support the show monthly at patreon.greatdetectives.net…

Duration:00:29:16

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The Fat Man: Murder Sends a Christmas Card (AU)

12/22/2020
Brad tries to help a woman find her missing husband around Christmas. Original Air Date: September 2, 1954 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:00:34:46

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Crime Photographer: Christmas Shopping

12/21/2020
While shopping, Casey and Ann see a known pickpocket steal a wallet from a fat man who denies his wallet was stolen. They then find that the money the pickpocket stole was ransom from a kidnapping a year ago. Original Air Date:December 19, 1946 Support the show monthly at patreon.great Read more ...

Duration:00:38:41

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Yours Truly Johnny Dollar: How I Played Santa Claus And Almost Got Left Holding the Bag

12/20/2019
Johnny is sent to investigate a string of department store thefts, but the situation escalates with a murder on Christmas Eve. Original Air Date: December 24, 1949 When making your travel plans, remember http://johnnydollarair.com Read more ...

Duration:00:35:46

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

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:00:36:33

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Campbell's Playhouse: There's Always A Woman

12/23/2018
Orson Welles A private detective (Orson Welles) decides to giv Read more ...

Duration:01:03:03

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Yours Truly Johnny Dollar: The Phony Phone Matter

12/21/2018
Johnny interrupts scheduled time off over Christmas to pick up a check for a previous job and finds himself the alibi for the owner of a factory that was blown up. Original Air Date: December 17, 1961 Read more ...

Duration:00:28:10

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Richard Diamond: The Christmas Show (EP2387)

12/19/2017
Diamond performs a 1950s take on the Christmas Carol with his friends. Original Air Date: December 21, 1951 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:00:33:35