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The Great Detectives of Old Time Radio Volume 1

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Enjoy the first three seasons of the Great Detectives of Old Time Radio from 2009-12 including more than 750 old-time radio mysteries, Let George Do It, Sherlock Holmes, Yours Truly Johnny Dollar, Box 13, The Thin Man, the Abbotts, Barrie Craig, Frank Race, Pat Novak, Jeff Regan, Father Brown, Rogue's Gallery, Nero Wolfe as well as several other programs and specials.

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Enjoy the first three seasons of the Great Detectives of Old Time Radio from 2009-12 including more than 750 old-time radio mysteries, Let George Do It, Sherlock Holmes, Yours Truly Johnny Dollar, Box 13, The Thin Man, the Abbotts, Barrie Craig, Frank Race, Pat Novak, Jeff Regan, Father Brown, Rogue's Gallery, Nero Wolfe as well as several other programs and specials.

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English


Episodes
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Let George Do It: The First Client (EP0003)

5/1/2024
Original Release Date: October 28, 2009 On his first day as a Private Detective, George Valentine gets his first client-a famous writer who tells him he's about to be murdered and collapses on the spot. The body then vanishes, leaving George to find out what happened. Original Production Date: May 14, 1946 Originated in Hollywood Starring Bob Bailey as George Valentine 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 all our social media links and connect with us at https://www.greatdetectives.net
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Pat Novak for Hire: Go Away Dixie Gillian (EP0002)

4/30/2024
Original Release Date: October 27, 2009 Pat Novak is hired to frighten a man named Dixie Gillian, but when an empty gun goes off, he finds himself facing a murder charge.’ “You couldn’t hold a moth with a searchlight.”-Pat Novak to Hellman Original Air Date: November 24, 1946 Originated in San Francisco Starring Jack Webb as Pat Novak 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 all our social media links and connect with us at https://www.greatdetectives.net
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Box 13: The First Letter (EP0001)

4/29/2024
Episode Original Release Date: October 26, 2009 Dan Holiday answers a letter in Box 13 in response to an ad he placed seeking adventure. Holiday gets more than he bargained for. Original Air Date: January 7, 1948 Originated in Hollywood Starring Alan Ladd as Dan Holiday 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 all our social media links and connect with us at https://www.greatdetectives.net
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Great Detectives of Old Time Radio Season 1 Commentary

4/28/2024
Adam Graham talks about creating the Great Detectives of Old TIme Radio, the origins of the show's theme song, and a look at the first season of episodes including Box 13, Pat Novak for Hire, Johnny Madero, Jeff Regan, Let George Do It, Sherlock Holmes, and Yours Truly Johnny Dolllar.
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Yours Truly Johnny Dollar: The Paul Gorrell Matter (EP0780)

7/16/2023
Release Date: October 19, 2012 At the request of an insurance company, Johnny signs up for a rideshare with a murderer in hopes of recovering $100,000. Original Air Date: February 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 Take the listener survey at http://survey.greatdetectives.net Check out all our social media links and connect with us at http://www.greatdetectives.net

Duration:00:36:25

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Sherlock Holmes: The Devil’s Foot (EP0779)

7/16/2023
Release Date: October 18, 2012 While convalescing in Cornish country, Sherlock Holmes is confronted with a bizarre murder mystery that has seen two brothers and a sister wiped out. Original Air Date: January 31, 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 at http://survey.greatdetectives.net Check out all our social media links and connect with us at http://www.greatdetectives.net

Duration:00:28:27

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Let George Do It: The Symbol Three (EP0778)

7/15/2023
Release Date: October 17, 2012 A woman receives an anonymous call with a mysterious warning of danger for her arrogant husband. Several mysterious accidents follow. Original Air Date: February 18, 1952 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 at http://survey.greatdetectives.net Check out all our social media links and connect with us at http://www.greatdetectives.net

Duration:00:36:08

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Yours Truly Johnny Dollar: The Beauregard Matter (EP0775)

7/14/2023
Release Date: October 12, 2012 Johnny’s company is about to make a deal with a thief who stole a necklace from a respected old family but then the thief is murdered. Original Air Date: January 26, 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 Take the listener survey at http://survey.greatdetectives.net Check out all our social media links and connect with us at http://www.greatdetectives.net

Duration:00:33:19

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Fat Man: Murder Wins the Draw (EP0777)

7/14/2023
Release Date: October 16, 2012 On a flight from Central America to New Orleans, a beautiful woman gets Brad on a flight to Guatemala City. Original Air Date: April 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 Take the listener survey at http://survey.greatdetectives.net Check out all our social media links and connect with us at http://www.greatdetectives.net

Duration:00:27:05

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Frank Race: The Adventure of The Garrulous Bartender (EP0776)

7/14/2023
Release Date: October 15, 2012 Frank investigates the case of a bank employee who embezzled money and fled to Juarez. Original Air Date: May 28, 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 at http://survey.greatdetectives.net Check out all our social media links and connect with us at http://www.greatdetectives.net

Duration:00:31:11

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Let George Do It: Cortez Island (EP0773)

7/13/2023
Release Date: October 10, 2012 A woman sends George to search for her missing adventurer hushand. Original Air Date: February 11, 1952 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 at http://survey.greatdetectives.net Check out all our social media links and connect with us at http://www.greatdetectives.net

Duration:00:35:14

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Sherlock Holmes: The Bloomsbury Ballad (EP0774)

7/13/2023
Release Date: October 11, 2012 Sherlock Holmes investigate when the only living to an estate is murdered. Original Air Date: January 24, 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 at http://survey.greatdetectives.net Check out all our social media links and connect with us at http://www.greatdetectives.net

Duration:00:32:52

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The Fat Man: Murder Plays Hide and Seek (EP0772)

7/13/2023
Release Date: October 9, 2012 A cabbie asks Brad to investigate a dead body found in the back of his cab. When Brad gets to the cab, they find the body is missing. Original Air Date: January 2, 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 Take the listener survey at http://survey.greatdetectives.net Check out all our social media links and connect with us at http://www.greatdetectives.net

Duration:00:31:32

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Frank Race: The Adventure of the Silent Heart (EP0771)

7/12/2023
Release Date: October 8, 2012 Frank Race investigates a series of mysterious heart-related deaths all in the same county. Original Air Date: May 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 at http://survey.greatdetectives.net Check out all our social media links and connect with us at http://www.greatdetectives.net

Duration:00:32:18

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Yours Truly Johnny Dollar: The Celia Woodstock Matter (EP0770)

7/12/2023
Release Date: October 5, 2012 Johnny is sent out to investigate at the request of the older husband of an insured 28 year-old woman. Original Air Date: January 12, 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 Take the listener survey at http://survey.greatdetectives.net Check out all our social media links and connect with us at http://www.greatdetectives.net

Duration:00:30:37

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Sherlock Holmes: The Fabulous Celebrities (EP0769)

7/12/2023
Release Date: October 4, 2012 Holmes could be the next target of a serial killer who is killing off celebrities. Original Air Date: January 17, 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 at http://survey.greatdetectives.net Check out all our social media links and connect with us at http://www.greatdetectives.net

Duration:00:26:59

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Let George Do It: Surprise! Surprise! (EP0768)

7/12/2023
Release Date: October 3, 2012 A beautiful young woman is promised a wonderful surprise by an uncle with a wicked sense of humor. She asks George to accompany her. When she arrives, she finds her uncle is dying. Original Air Date: February 4, 1952 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 at http://survey.greatdetectives.net Check out all our social media links and connect with us at http://www.greatdetectives.net

Duration:00:33:04

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The Fat Man: A Window for Murder (EP0767)

7/11/2023
Release Date: October 2, 2012 When Brad dines with an old schoolmate, she witnesses a murder. Original Air Date: October 3, 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 at http://survey.greatdetectives.net Check out all our social media links and connect with us at http://www.greatdetectives.net

Duration:00:29:23

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Frank Race: The Adventure of the Reckless Daughter (EP0766)

7/11/2023
Release Date: October 1, 2012 Race needs to get an old friend to accept the job of Prime Minister in a war-torn country but his rebellious daughter threatens to plunge the country into a dictatorship. Original Air Date: May 14, 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 at http://survey.greatdetectives.net Check out all our social media links and connect with us at http://www.greatdetectives.net

Duration:00:31:59

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50th Anniversary of the End of the Golden Age of Radio (EP0765s)

7/11/2023
Release Date: September 30, 2012 The golden age of radio came to an end with episodes of Yours Truly Johnny Dollar and Suspense. In the “Tip-Off Matter,” an ex-con tells Johnny the location of his loot. In “Devilstone,” a rich young Irishman is having trouble renting a house that is rumored to be haunted. On September 30th 1962 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 at http://survey.greatdetectives.net Check out all our social media links and connect with us at http://www.greatdetectives.net

Duration:01:03:17