Video Theater – The Great Detectives of Old Time Radio

Video Theater – The Great Detectives of Old Time Radio

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October 26, 2025 29 mins

In this tense and tightly constructed episode of Dragnet, Sergeant Joe Friday (Jack Webb) and his partner, Ed Jacobs (Barney Phillips), are called to investigate a shocking death in a modest Los Angeles apartment.

A woman has been found dead from a gunshot wound, and her husband insists it was suicide. But as the detectives begin to piece together the evidence—an empty cartridge, a dusting of flour, and the peculiar position of a b...

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In this episode of Public Domain Video Theater, host Adam Graham is joined by special guest Tom Fox, founder of the Compliance Podcast Network and host of...

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Joe Friday and Ed Jacobs have evidence that a local jewelry salesman is behind the robbery of another salesman. They present the vidence in hopes of getting a confession.

Season 1, Episode 12

Original Air Date: May 22, 1952

Based on a radio script from February 14, 1952

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September 14, 2025 71 mins

A wealthy family's household becomes the scene of intrigue when a series of shocking crimes threatens its members. Suspicion falls heavily within the walls of their imposing home, and the air grows tense as Philo Vance works to uncover the truth. Mystery, secrets, and a shadow of danger hang over each clue in this chilling early talkie.

Originally released in U.S. theaters on August 11, 1929.

 

The film stars William Powell, i...

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A singer who threatens the happiness of the son of one of Philo Vance's (William Powell) oldest friends is murdered and Vance is called in to investigate. Features Jean Arthur, and Eugene Pallette.

Original Release Date: February 16, 1929

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A singer who threatens the happiness of the son of one of Philo Vance's (William Powell) oldest friends is murdered and Vance is called in to investigate. Features Jean Arthur, and Eugene Pallette.

Original Release Date: February 16, 1929

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A baby photographer (Bob Hope) impersonates a travelling private and is hired to find a beautiful woman (Dorothy Lamour) to find a missing older man. Also features Peter Lorre and Lon Chaney, Jr.

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With rising international tensions, Mr. Moto (Peter Lorre) arrives in Egypt and battles a dangerous gang led by a sinister ventriloquist (Ricardo Cortez)

 Original Release Date: January 20, 1939

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Joe Friday and Ed Jacobs investigate the brutal murder of a woman.

Season 1, Episode 11

Original Air Date: May 8, 1952

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In this episode of Public Domain Video Theater, host Adam Graham presents an intriguing episode of Mr. And Mrs. North titled "The Placid Affair," originally aired on April 27, 1954 as the 14th episode of the Second Season.

Join us as we unravel a tale of crime, deception, and the lengths one will go to for love and money. With stellar performances by Barbara Britton and Richard Denning, this episode showcases the complexities of hu...

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Follow the tense investigation led by Joe Friday and his partner Ed Jacobs as they unravel the mystery surrounding the disappearance of Paul Davis and confront the man (Lee Marvin) they suspect of killing him.

Season 1, Episode 5

Original Air Date: February 14, 1952

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On board a train returning to New York from Miami, the Norths see a woman they met in Miami on a train handcuffs, setting the stage for murder.

Original Air Date: March 30, 1954

 Season 2, Episode 10

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Sergeants Joe Friday and Ed Jacobs search for a baby kidnapped from a hospital.

Season 1, Episode 4

Original Air Date: January 31, 1952

Based on a Radio Script: from November 9, 1950

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As the Norths find themselves embroiled in a weekend getaway turned murder mystery, tensions rise when a guest is poisoned and secrets unravel.

Original Air Date: January 2, 1953

Season 1, Episode 14

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February 23, 2025 29 mins

Join us as we follow Sergeants Joe Friday and Ben Romero on a complex case involving a robbery at All Saints Hospital's pharmacy, where $10,000 worth of narcotics goes missing. With a wounded intern and a trail of clues leading to the dark underbelly of drug distribution, the detectives race against time to catch the culprit before the stolen drugs can be sold on the streets.

Original Air Date: January 3, 1952

 

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The Norths are getting to celebrate their anniversary when a sinister bride doll is delivered and they find themselves in another murder. 

 

Original Air Date: October 10, 1952

Season 1, Episode 2

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Step back in time with us as we revisit the very first TV episode of Dragnet, "The Human Bomb." This episode, based on a radio script from 1949, takes you into the heart of Los Angeles, where Detective Sergeant Joe Friday and his partner, Ben Romero (Barton Yarborough), face a tense, 26-minute race against time to prevent a disaster. 

 

Original AIr Date: December 14, 1951 based on a radio play from July 21, 1949

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The thrilling conclusion to the Bulldog Drummond series is here! Join us as we dive into a world of action, comedy, and romance. In this final installment, Bulldog Drummond navigates a bank robbery and a mad painter, while trying to ensure his long-awaited wedding in romantic happens France. With unexpected twists and comedic elements, this episode promises a satisfying end to the saga.

 

Original Release July 12, 1939

 

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A promoter promises to buy a cargo of defective silk stockings from a businessman through a pyramid scheme.

Original Air Date: December 12, 1952

Season 3, Episode 13

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Bulldog Drummond (John Howard) is on the verge of marrying Phyllis Clavering (Heather Angel), but a thrilling mystery involving hidden treasures and secret passages threatens to derail their plans. Join us as we explore this captivating story filled with suspense, humor, and unexpected twists. Will Drummond and Phyllis finally tie the knot?

 

Original Release Date: April 14, 1939

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