The Rare Detectives of Old Time Radio
Arts & Culture Podcasts
Are you ready for some rare detective programs? You may have heard of the Saint, but what about the Judge or Crime Correspondent? You may have heard of Rocky Jordan, but what about the Cases of Mr. Ace? This podcast contains a mix of programs that never made it past the audition and shows that aired for a while, but only an episode or two survived the ravages of time. So sit back, relax, and meet some detectives you never heard of before in long-forgotten tales of mystery, guided by your host Adam Graham. Note: These were originally presented as part of the Great Detectives of Old Time Radio podcast feed.
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United States
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Arts & Culture Podcasts
Description:
Are you ready for some rare detective programs? You may have heard of the Saint, but what about the Judge or Crime Correspondent? You may have heard of Rocky Jordan, but what about the Cases of Mr. Ace? This podcast contains a mix of programs that never made it past the audition and shows that aired for a while, but only an episode or two survived the ravages of time. So sit back, relax, and meet some detectives you never heard of before in long-forgotten tales of mystery, guided by your host Adam Graham. Note: These were originally presented as part of the Great Detectives of Old Time Radio podcast feed.
Language:
English
Episodes
Crime Fighters: A New England Detective
8/5/2023
Today's Mystery:A New England detective is also a parole officer for a young man who was convicted of theft. Does the ex-convict really want to go straight and will he actually be allowed to?
Original Radio Broadcast Date: January 9, 1950
Originated in New York
Starred: Raymond Edward Johsnon, Alan Stevenson, Ian Martin, Abby Lewis, and Rock Rogers
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Join us again Monday for another detective drama from the Golden Age of Radio.
Duration:00:36:25
Michael Piper, Detective: The Erie Basin Murder
2/7/2023
Today's Mystery: A stabbing follows a contentious auction.
Original Radio Broadcast Date: February 6, 1942
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Duration:00:34:06
Meet Miss Sherlock: Wilmer and the Widow
1/31/2023
Today's Mystery: Jane gets a client for Peter Blossom, a beautiful widow who's accused of murdering her wealthy husband.
Original Radio Broadcast Date: September 12, 1946
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Duration:00:38:09
Meet Miss Sherlock: Case of the Deadman's Chest
1/24/2023
Today' s Mystery:A buyer for a department store acquires a chest and everyone wants it.
Original Radio Broadcast Date: July 7, 1946
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Join us back here tomorrow for another old time radio detective drama.
Duration:00:38:09
Sara's Private Caper: Sara's 'Sonnets of Fu Yen' Caper
12/13/2022
Today's Mystery:
A police stenographer decides to investigate an incomplete report on a stolen rare book.
Original Radio Broadcast Date: June 15, 1950
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Duration:00:36:36
This is O'Shea: Hong Kong
8/23/2022
Brandon O'Shea witnesses the kidnapping of a refugee from Shanghai at the Hong Kong Airport.
Audition Date: October 1, 1952
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Billy Swift, Boy Detective: Young Mountaineer Mysteriously Shot
9/16/2021
” Billy is asked to clear a young girl’s sweetheart of murder while visiting a secluded area where outsiders are looked down upon. Original Air Date: October 29, 1 Read more ...
EP3548: Top Secrets of the FBI: The Case of the Vest Pocket Broadcasting Station
9/4/2021
The FBI plans to catch a heroin ring using a brand new recording device that can be carried in a pocket. Audition Date: 1947 Become one of our monthly patreon supporters at patreon.greatdetectives.net Support the show on a one-time basis at http://support.greatdetectives.net. Read more ...
EP3292: O’Hara: Lost Boy
11/10/2020
While visiting Macau, O’Hara tries to help a little boy from Tokyo find his father who failed to meet his boat. Original Air Date: October 29, 1956 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…
EP3286: O’Hara: The Judas Face
11/3/2020
Someone is calling around Hong Kong looking for a woman who identifies herself as Mrs. Calhoun whenever she has a few drinks. Original Air Date: July 22, 1951 Support Read more ...
EP3084: Raffles: Murder Signs Its Name
3/12/2020
A woman at a show asks Raffles to help her find jewels that were stolen while attending a show at the theater. Audition Date: August 23, 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 Read…
EP3078: Raffles: Imposter
3/5/2020
Raffles is hired to break into a home to reclaim a stolen necklace and he finds himself framed for murder. Original Air Date: November 4, 1942 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…
EP2804s: The Dead Letter Office
4/21/2019
A pilot for a radio series based on stories from the Post Office’s Dead Letter office. Audition Date: 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 more ...
EP2602: Security Agent USA: The Story of Tom Bennett
8/28/2018
Counterintelligence Agent Tom Bennett investigates the killing of a friend who was investigating a German refugee atomic scientist. Original Air Date: September 1, 1949 Support the show monthly at
EP2450s: Police Woman: The Case of the Scheming Bridegroom
3/4/2018
A woman is interested in marrying a man from a personals ad but fears he’s a murderer, Lt. Mary Sullivan investigates. Original Air Date June 29, 1947 Support the show monthly at
EP2308: The Judge: The Death of the Playboy
9/19/2017
The Judge investigates the death of the stepson of a wealthy woman who is a reform activist. Audition Date: February 13, 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 Read more ...
EP2302: Follow That Man: The Trail of the Terrified Temptress
9/12/2017
A woman runs into Steve Mallory’s office asking for protection from the man who’s pursuing her. Mallory finds the pursuer dead and discovers the pursuer was his partner. 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…
EP2296: Crime Correspondent: The Chair for Dino
9/5/2017
Radio reporter Larry Mitchell tries to find out the truth behind the death of a well-known thug. Original Air Date: November 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 ...
EP2290: Bishop and the Gargoyle: The Jennifer Botts Case
8/29/2017
The Gargoyle brings to the Bishop a young woman from a small town who has been ripped off by a con man. The Bishop sets out to get her money back, but finds the con man dead and himself and the Gargoyle involved in a mystery over a missing ruby. Original Air Date: July 14,…
EP2212: The Lone Wolf: The Golden Santa
5/30/2017
A woman gets Michael to help her search for her six-inch-high golden statue of Santa Claus. Original Air Date: January 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 ...