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Choice Classic Radio brings to you old time radio's greatest detectives! Each day we feature a program chosen from the most popular shows of the period. So sit back and enjoy the best detectives The Golden Age of Radio has to offer! Our current line-up is Monday: Yours Truly, Johnny Dollar Tuesday: Dragnet Wednesday: Richard Diamond, Private Detective Thursday: Boston Blackie Friday: The New Adventures of Sherlock Holmes Saturday: The Shadow Sunday: Dangerous Assignment Please rate us on Apple Podcasts/iTunes. Thanks for listening!

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    Richard Diamond, Private Detective: The Stolen Purse 05/22/1949

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 27, 2025 29:42


    Choice Classic Radio presents to you Richard Diamond Private Detective, which aired from 1949 to 1953. Today we bring to you the episode titled "The Stolen Purse.” Please consider supporting our show by becoming a patron at http://choiceclassicradio.com We hope you enjoy the show!

    Yours Truly, Johnny Dollar: The Cask of Death Matter 05/24/1959

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 27, 2025 19:45


    Choice Classic Radio presents Yours Truly Johnny Dollar, which aired from 1949 to 1962. Today we bring to you the episode titled "The Cask of Death Matter.”  Please consider supporting our show by becoming a patron at http://choiceclassicradio.com We hope you enjoy the show!

    The Saint: The Miracle Tea Party (Audition with Dennis Greene)

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 26, 2025 25:31


    Choice Classic Radio presents The Saint, which aired from 1945 to 1951. Today we bring to you the episode titled “The Miracle Tea Party.” Please consider supporting our show by becoming a patron at http://choiceclassicradio.com We hope you enjoy the show!

    This Is Your FBI: Pearl Harbor 12/07/1945

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 26, 2025 29:43


    Choice Classic Radio presents This Is Your FBI, which aired from 1945 to 1953. Today we bring to you the episode titled "Pearl Harbor.” Please consider supporting our show by becoming a patron at http://choiceclassicradio.com We hope you enjoy the show!

    Boston Blackie: The Jonathan Diamond 06/23/1944

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 25, 2025 29:50


    Choice Classic Radio presents Boston Blackie, which aired from 1944 to 1950. Today we bring to you the episode titled "The Jonathan Diamond.” Please consider supporting our show by becoming a patron at  http://choiceclassicradio.com We hope you enjoy the show!

    Pat Novak for Hire: John St. John 10/13/1946

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 25, 2025 29:16


    Choice Classic Radio presents Pat Novak for Hire. The series aired from 1946 to 1948 on KGO Radio and in 1949 on ABC Radio. Today we bring to you the episode titled "John St. John.” Please consider supporting our show by becoming a patron at  http://choiceclassicradio.com We hope you enjoy the show!

    Sherlock Holmes: Murder Under the Big Top (Rathbone & Bruce)

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 24, 2025 27:40


    Choice Classic Radio presents Sherlock Holmes. Today we bring to you the episode titled “Murder Under the Big Top.”  Please consider supporting our show by becoming a patron at  http://choiceclassicradio.com We hope you enjoy the show!

    Sherlock Holmes: The Adventure of the Missing Submarine Plans (Rathbone & Bruce)

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 24, 2025 29:36


    Choice Classic Radio presents Sherlock Holmes. Today we bring to you the episode titled “The Adventure of the Missing Submarine Plans.”  Please consider supporting our show by becoming a patron at  http://choiceclassicradio.com We hope you enjoy the show!

    The Shadow: Death House Rescue 09/26/1937

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 23, 2025 29:42


    Choice Classic Radio presents The Shadow, which aired from 1937 to 1954. Today we bring to you the episode titled “Death House Rescue.” Please consider supporting our show by becoming a patron at http://choiceclassicradio.com We hope you enjoy the show!

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    The Falcon: The Case of the Fatal Fix 05/04/1952

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 23, 2025 29:46


    Choice Classic Radio presents The Falcon, which aired from 1943 to 1954. Today we bring to you the episode titled "The Case of the Fatal Fix.” Please consider supporting our show by becoming a patron at  http://choiceclassicradio.com We hope you enjoy the show!

    Dangerous Assignment: Relief Supplies 07/09/1949

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 22, 2025 29:42


    Choice Classic Radio presents to you Dangerous Assignment, which aired from 1949 to 1953. Today we bring to you the episode titled “Relief Supplies.” Please consider supporting our show by becoming a patron at http://choiceclassicradio.com We hope you enjoy the show!

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    Broadway Is My Beat: The Eleanor Corbett Murder Case 05/26/1951

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 22, 2025 29:37


    Choice Classic Radio presents Broadway Is My Beat, which aired from 1949 to 1954. Today we bring to you the episode titled "The Eleanor Corbett Murder Case.” Please consider supporting our show by becoming a patron at  http://choiceclassicradio.com We hope you enjoy the show!

    Johnny Madero Pier 23: Find Pete Sutro 06/19/1947

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 21, 2025 29:08


    Choice Classic Radio presents to you Johnny Madero, Pier 23. Today we bring to you the episode titled “Find Pete Sutro.” Please consider supporting our show by becoming a patron at http://choiceclassicradio.com We hope you enjoy the show!

    Dragnet: The Big Key 10/26/1954

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 21, 2025 26:27


    Choice Classic Radio presents Dragnet, which aired from 1949 to 1957. Today we bring to you the episode titled “The Big Key.”   Please consider supporting our show by becoming a patron at http://choiceclassicradio.com We hope you enjoy the show!

    Richard Diamond, Private Detective: Ralph Chase Case 05/15/1949

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 20, 2025 29:44


    Choice Classic Radio presents Richard Diamond, Private Detective, which aired from 1949 to 1953. Today we bring to you the episode titled "Ralph Chase Case". We hope you enjoy the show!

    Yours Truly, Johnny Dollar: The Twin Trouble Matter 05/17/1959

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 20, 2025 18:58


    Choice Classic Radio presents Yours Truly Johnny Dollar, which aired from 1949 to 1962. Today we bring to you the episode titled "The Twin Trouble Matter.”  Please consider supporting our show by becoming a patron at http://choiceclassicradio.com We hope you enjoy the show!

    This Is Your FBI: The Big Breakout 11/30/1945

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 19, 2025 29:46


    Choice Classic Radio presents This Is Your FBI, which aired from 1945 to 1953. Today we bring to you the episode titled "The Big Breakout.” Please consider supporting our show by becoming a patron at http://choiceclassicradio.com We hope you enjoy the show!

    The Adventures of Sam Spade: The Bluebeard Caper 08/08/1948

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 18, 2025 29:48


    Choice Classic Radio presents The Adventures of Sam Spade, which aired from 1946 to 1951. Today we bring to you the episode titled "The Bluebeard Caper.” Please consider supporting our show by becoming a patron at  http://choiceclassicradio.com We hope you enjoy the show!

    Sherlock Holmes: The Viennese Strangler

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 17, 2025 26:17


    Choice Classic Radio presents Sherlock Holmes, which aired from 1939 to 1950. Today we bring to you the episode titled “The Viennese Strangler.”  Please consider supporting our show by becoming a patron at  http://choiceclassicradio.com We hope you enjoy the show!

    The Falcon: The Case of the Jumping Jack 04/20/1952

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 16, 2025 29:33


    Choice Classic Radio presents The Falcon, which aired from 1943 to 1954. Today we bring to you the episode titled "The Case of the Jumping Jack.” Please consider supporting our show by becoming a patron at  http://choiceclassicradio.com We hope you enjoy the show!

    Broadway Is My Beat: The Charles Crandall Murder Case 05/12/1951

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 15, 2025 29:52


    Choice Classic Radio presents Broadway Is My Beat, which aired from 1949 to 1954. Today we bring to you the episode titled "The Charles Crandall Murder Case.” Please consider supporting our show by becoming a patron at  http://choiceclassicradio.com We hope you enjoy the show!

    Dragnet: The Big Mannikin 10/19/1954

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 14, 2025 25:23


    Choice Classic Radio presents Dragnet, which aired from 1949 to 1957. Today we bring to you the episode titled “The Big Mannikin.”   Please consider supporting our show by becoming a patron at http://choiceclassicradio.com We hope you enjoy the show!

    Yours Truly, Johnny Dollar: The Fatal Filet Matter 05/10/1959

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 13, 2025 24:57


    Choice Classic Radio presents Yours Truly Johnny Dollar, which aired from 1949 to 1962. Today we bring to you the episode titled "The Fatal Filet Matter.”  Please consider supporting our show by becoming a patron at http://choiceclassicradio.com We hope you enjoy the show!

    This Is Your FBI: The Bobby Sox Bandit 11/23/1945

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 12, 2025 29:42


    Choice Classic Radio presents This Is Your FBI, which aired from 1945 to 1953. Today we bring to you the episode titled "The Bobby Sox Bandit.” Please consider supporting our show by becoming a patron at http://choiceclassicradio.com We hope you enjoy the show!

    The Adventures of Sam Spade: The Dry Martini Caper 08/01/1948

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 11, 2025 29:06


    Choice Classic Radio presents The Adventures of Sam Spade, which aired from 1946 to 1951. Today we bring to you the episode titled "The Dry Martini Caper.” Please consider supporting our show by becoming a patron at  http://choiceclassicradio.com We hope you enjoy the show!

    Sherlock Holmes: The Bloemhof of Diamond

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 10, 2025 23:13


    Choice Classic Radio presents Sherlock Holmes, which aired from 1939 to 1950. Today we bring to you the episode titled “The Bloemhof Diamond.”  Please consider supporting our show by becoming a patron at  http://choiceclassicradio.com We hope you enjoy the show!

    The Falcon: The Case of the Handy Helpmate 04/13/1952

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 9, 2025 29:52


    Choice Classic Radio presents The Falcon, which aired from 1943 to 1954. Today we bring to you the episode titled "The Case of the Handy Helpmate.” Please consider supporting our show by becoming a patron at  http://choiceclassicradio.com We hope you enjoy the show!

    Broadway Is My Beat: The Harry Foster Murder Case 05/05/1951

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 8, 2025 24:46


    Choice Classic Radio presents Broadway Is My Beat, which aired from 1949 to 1954. Today we bring to you the episode titled "The Harry Foster Murder Case.” Please consider supporting our show by becoming a patron at  http://choiceclassicradio.com We hope you enjoy the show!

    Dragnet: The Big Tarbaby 10/12/1954

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 7, 2025 29:28


    Choice Classic Radio presents Dragnet, which aired from 1949 to 1957. Today we bring to you the episode titled “The Big Tarbaby.”   Please consider supporting our show by becoming a patron at http://choiceclassicradio.com We hope you enjoy the show!

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    Yours Truly, Johnny Dollar: The Cautious Celibate Matter 04/19/1959

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 6, 2025 19:42


    Choice Classic Radio presents Yours Truly Johnny Dollar, which aired from 1949 to 1962. Today we bring to you the episode titled "The Cautious Celibate Matter.”  Please consider supporting our show by becoming a patron at http://choiceclassicradio.com We hope you enjoy the show!

    This Is Your FBI: The Allotment Swindle 11/16/1945

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 5, 2025 29:47


    Choice Classic Radio presents This Is Your FBI, which aired from 1945 to 1953. Today we bring to you the episode titled "The Allotment Swindle.” Please consider supporting our show by becoming a patron at http://choiceclassicradio.com We hope you enjoy the show!

    The Adventures of Sam Spade: The Death Bed Caper 06/20/1948

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 4, 2025 29:59


    Choice Classic Radio presents The Adventures of Sam Spade, which aired from 1946 to 1951. Today we bring to you the episode titled "The Death Bed Caper.” Please consider supporting our show by becoming a patron at  http://choiceclassicradio.com We hope you enjoy the show!

    Sherlock Holmes: The Basilton Estate

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 3, 2025 22:43


    Choice Classic Radio presents Sherlock Holmes, which aired from 1939 to 1950. Today we bring to you the episode titled “The Basilton Estate.”  Please consider supporting our show by becoming a patron at  http://choiceclassicradio.com We hope you enjoy the show!

    The Falcon: The Case of the Murdering Missus 03/23/1952

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 2, 2025 28:21


    Choice Classic Radio presents The Falcon, which aired from 1943 to 1954. Today we bring to you the episode titled "The Case of the Murdering Missus.” Please consider supporting our show by becoming a patron at  http://choiceclassicradio.com We hope you enjoy the show!

    Broadway Is My Beat: The Georgia Gray Murder Case 04/28/1951

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 1, 2025 29:44


    Choice Classic Radio presents Broadway Is My Beat, which aired from 1949 to 1954. Today we bring to you the episode titled "The Georgia Gray Murder Case.” Please consider supporting our show by becoming a patron at  http://choiceclassicradio.com We hope you enjoy the show!

    Dragnet: The Big Bible 09/28/1954

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 30, 2025 28:46


    Choice Classic Radio presents Dragnet, which aired from 1949 to 1957. Today we bring to you the episode titled “The Big Bible.”   Please consider supporting our show by becoming a patron at http://choiceclassicradio.com We hope you enjoy the show!

    Yours Truly, Johnny Dollar: The Fairweather Friend Matter 04/12/1959

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 29, 2025 26:04


    Choice Classic Radio presents Yours Truly Johnny Dollar, which aired from 1949 to 1962. Today we bring to you the episode titled "The Fairweather Friend Matter.”  Please consider supporting our show by becoming a patron at http://choiceclassicradio.com We hope you enjoy the show!

    This Is Your FBI: The Bogus Bankruptcy 11/09/1945

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 28, 2025 29:45


    Choice Classic Radio presents The Whisperer, which aired in 1951. Today we bring to you the episode titled “The Bogus Bankruptcy.” Please consider supporting our show by becoming a patron at  http://choiceclassicradio.com We hope you enjoy the show!

    The Adventures of Sam Spade: Bouncing Betty Caper 12/12/1948

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 27, 2025 25:08


    Choice Classic Radio presents The Adventures of Sam Spade, which aired from 1946 to 1951. Today we bring to you the episode titled "The Bouncing Betty Caper.” Please consider supporting our show by becoming a patron at  http://choiceclassicradio.com We hope you enjoy the show!

    Sherlock Holmes: Rensburg's Will

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 26, 2025 24:25


    Choice Classic Radio presents Sherlock Holmes, which aired from 1939 to 1950. Today we bring to you the episode titled “Rensburg's Will.”  Please consider supporting our show by becoming a patron at  http://choiceclassicradio.com We hope you enjoy the show!

    The Falcon: The Case of the Grand Gamble 03/16/1952

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 25, 2025 30:03


    Choice Classic Radio presents The Falcon, which aired from 1943 to 1954. Today we bring to you the episode titled "The Case of the Grand Gamble.” Please consider supporting our show by becoming a patron at  http://choiceclassicradio.com We hope you enjoy the show!

    Broadway Is My Beat: The Philip Hunt Murder Case 04/21/1951

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 24, 2025 29:43


    Choice Classic Radio presents Broadway Is My Beat, which aired from 1949 to 1954. Today we bring to you the episode titled "The Philip Hunt Murder Case.” Please consider supporting our show by becoming a patron at  http://choiceclassicradio.com We hope you enjoy the show!

    Dragnet: The Big Try 09/21/1954

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 23, 2025 24:43


    Choice Classic Radio presents Dragnet, which aired from 1949 to 1957. Today we bring to you the episode titled “The Big Try.”   Please consider supporting our show by becoming a patron at http://choiceclassicradio.com We hope you enjoy the show!

    Yours Truly, Johnny Dollar: The Jimmy Carter Matter 03/29/1959

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 22, 2025 24:40


    Choice Classic Radio presents Yours Truly Johnny Dollar, which aired from 1949 to 1962. Today we bring to you the episode titled "The Jimmy Carter Matter.”  Please consider supporting our show by becoming a patron at http://choiceclassicradio.com We hope you enjoy the show!

    This Is Your FBI: The Desert Dictator 11/02/1945

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 21, 2025 29:44


    Choice Classic Radio presents This Is Your FBI, which aired from 1945 to 1953. Today we bring to you the episode titled "The Desert Dictator.” Please consider supporting our show by becoming a patron at http://choiceclassicradio.com We hope you enjoy the show!

    The Adventures of Sam Spade: The Quarter-Eagle Caper 11/28/1948

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 20, 2025 25:38


    Choice Classic Radio presents The Adventures of Sam Spade, which aired from 1946 to 1951. Today we bring to you the episode titled "The Quarter-Eagle Caper.” Please consider supporting our show by becoming a patron at  http://choiceclassicradio.com We hope you enjoy the show!

    Sherlock Holmes: An Item of Cartography

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 19, 2025 22:55


    Choice Classic Radio presents Sherlock Holmes, which aired from 1939 to 1950. Today we bring to you the episode titled “An Item of Cartography.”  Please consider supporting our show by becoming a patron at  http://choiceclassicradio.com We hope you enjoy the show!

    The Falcon: The Case of the Killer's Key 03/09/1952

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 18, 2025 27:09


    Choice Classic Radio presents The Falcon, which aired from 1943 to 1954. Today we bring to you the episode titled "The Case of the Killer's Key.” Please consider supporting our show by becoming a patron at  http://choiceclassicradio.com We hope you enjoy the show!

    Broadway Is My Beat: The Thomas Hart Murder Case 04/14/1951

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 17, 2025 29:45


    Choice Classic Radio presents Broadway Is My Beat, which aired from 1949 to 1954. Today we bring to you the episode titled "The Thomas Hart Murder Case.” Please consider supporting our show by becoming a patron at  http://choiceclassicradio.com We hope you enjoy the show!

    Dragnet: The Big Cut 09/14/1954

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 16, 2025 29:21


    Choice Classic Radio presents Dragnet, which aired from 1949 to 1957. Today we bring to you the episode titled “The Big Cut.”   Please consider supporting our show by becoming a patron at http://choiceclassicradio.com We hope you enjoy the show!

    Yours Truly, Johnny Dollar: The Lake Mead Mystery Matter 03/22/1959

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 15, 2025 24:57


    Choice Classic Radio presents Yours Truly Johnny Dollar, which aired from 1949 to 1962. Today we bring to you the episode titled "The Lake Mead Mystery Matter.”  Please consider supporting our show by becoming a patron at http://choiceclassicradio.com We hope you enjoy the show!

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