The Great Detectives of Old Time Radio Volume 1
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.
Episodes
May 1, 2024 • 34 mins
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
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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
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April 30, 2024 • 35 mins
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
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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
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April 29, 2024 • 30 mins
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
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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
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April 28, 2024 • 62 mins
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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July 17, 2023 • 36 mins
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
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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
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July 16, 2023 • 28 mins
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
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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
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July 15, 2023 • 36 mins
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
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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
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July 15, 2023 • 33 mins
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
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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
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July 15, 2023 • 27 mins
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
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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
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July 14, 2023 • 31 mins
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
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Frank investigates the case of a bank employee who embezzled money and fled to Juarez.
Original Air Date: May 28, 1949
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July 14, 2023 • 35 mins
Release Date: October 10, 2012
A woman sends George to search for her missing adventurer hushand.
Original Air Date: February 11, 1952
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A woman sends George to search for her missing adventurer hushand.
Original Air Date: February 11, 1952
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July 13, 2023 • 32 mins
Release Date: October 11, 2012
Sherlock Holmes investigate when the only living to an estate is murdered.
Original Air Date: January 24, 1949
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Sherlock Holmes investigate when the only living to an estate is murdered.
Original Air Date: January 24, 1949
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July 13, 2023 • 31 mins
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
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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
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July 13, 2023 • 32 mins
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
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Frank Race investigates a series of mysterious heart-related deaths all in the same county.
Original Air Date: May 21, 1949
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July 12, 2023 • 30 mins
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
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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
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July 12, 2023 • 26 mins
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
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Holmes could be the next target of a serial killer who is killing off celebrities.
Original Air Date: January 17, 1949
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July 12, 2023 • 33 mins
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
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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
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July 12, 2023 • 29 mins
Release Date: October 2, 2012
When Brad dines with an old schoolmate, she witnesses a murder.
Original Air Date: October 3, 1947
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When Brad dines with an old schoolmate, she witnesses a murder.
Original Air Date: October 3, 1947
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July 11, 2023 • 31 mins
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
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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
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July 11, 2023 • 63 mins
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
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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
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