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Today's Adventure: David Harding looks into the suicide of a prominent wealthy man tied to the war effort.Original Radio Broadcast: June 13, 1945Originating from New YorkStarring: Don McLaughlin as David Harding; Mandel Kramer as PetersTo subscribe to this podcast and, go to https://greatadventures.info/Become one of our ongoing Patreon supporters at https://patreon.greatdetectives.netSupport the show on a one-time basis at http://support.greatdetectives.net.Mail a donation to: Adam Graham, PO Box 15913, Boise, Idaho 83715Take the listener survey at http://survey.greatdetectives.netGive us a call at 208-991-4783Follow us on Instagram at http://instagram.com/greatdetectivesFollow us on Twitter @radiodetectives
Today's Mystery:Joe mourns the death of his partner Ben Romero as he joins the search for two escaped robbers.Original Radio Broadcast Date: December 27, 1951Originating from HollywoodStarring: Jack Webb as Sergeant Joe Friday, Barney Phillips as Sergeant Ed Jacobs, Vic Perrin, Herb ButterfieldSupport the show monthly at patreon.greatdetectives.netPatreon Supporter of the Day: Shelia, Patreon supporter since February 2020.Support the show on a one-time basis at http://support.greatdetectives.net.Mail a donation to: Adam Graham, PO Box 15913, Boise, Idaho 83715Take the listener survey at http://survey.greatdetectives.netGive us a call at 208-991-4783Follow us on Instagram at http://instagram.com/greatdetectivesFollow us on Twitter @radiodetectivesJoin us again tomorrow for another detective drama from the Golden Age of Radio.
Today's Mystery: Danny gets a tip that a wealthy woman's life is endangered. Her ski instructor is murdered instead.Original Radio Broadcast Date: October 21, 1951Originating from HollywoodStarring: Larry Thor as Lieutenant Danny Clover; Charles Calvert as Sergeant Gino Tartaglia; Jack Kruschen as Sergeant Muggavan; Betty Lou Gerson; Ted Osborne; Irene TedrowSupport the show monthly at https://patreon.greatdetectives.netPatreon Supporter of the Day: Jacqueline, Patreon supporter since August 2018Support the show on a one-time basis at http://support.greatdetectives.net.Mail a donation to: Adam Graham, PO Box 15913, Boise, Idaho 83715Take the listener survey at http://survey.greatdetectives.netGive us a call at 208-991-4783Follow us on Instagram at http://instagram.com/greatdetectivesFollow us on Twitter @radiodetectivesJoin us again tomorrow for another detective drama from the Golden Age of Radio.
Today's Mystery:A reporter with a reputation for making errors tries to solve the murder of a laundry owner.Original Radio Broadcast: July 20, 1949Originating from New YorkStarring: Jackson Beck as Tom Mercer; Barbara Townsend; Alice Rinehart; Ted Osborn; Santos Ortega; Gil Mack; Milton HermanSupport the show monthly at https://patreon.greatdetectives.netPatreon Supporter of the Day: Jacqueline, Patreon supporter since August 2018.Support the show on a one-time basis at http://support.greatdetectives.net.Mail a donation to: Adam Graham, PO Box 15913, Boise, Idaho 83715Take the listener survey at http://survey.greatdetectives.netGive us a call at 208-991-4783Follow us on Instagram at http://instagram.com/greatdetectivesFollow us on Twitter@radiodetectivesJoin us again tomorrow for another detective drama from the Golden Age of Radio.
Today's Mystery: When a treasury agent, a childhood friend of Simon Templar, is shot to death and the SaintOriginal Radio Broadcast Date:Originating from HollywoodStarred: Vincent Price as Simon Templar, Jeff ChandlerSupport the show monthly at patreon.greatdetectives.netPatreon Supporter of the DaySupport the show on a one-time basis at http://support.greatdetectives.netMail a donation to: Adam Graham, PO Box 15913, Boise, Idaho 83715Take the listener survey…http://survey.greatdetectives.netGive us a call 208-991-4783Become one of our friends on Facebook.Follow us on Instagram at http://instagram.com/greatdetectivesFollow us on Twitter@radiodetectivesJoin us again tomorrow for another detective drama from the Golden Age of Radio.
Todays Mystery:The daughter of a banker is kidnapped from her business school.Original Radio Broadcast Date: December 13, 1951Originating from HollywoodStarred: Jack Webb as Sergeant Joe Friday, Barton Yarborough as Sergeant Ben Romero, Vic Perrin, Herb ButterfieldSupport the show monthly at patreon.greatdetectives.netPatreon Supporter of the Day:Richard, Patreon supporter since October 2025.Support the show on a one-time basis at http://support.greatdetectives.net.Mail a donation to: Adam Graham, PO Box 15913, Boise, Idaho 83715Take the listener survey…http://survey.greatdetectives.netGive us a call 208-991-4783Become one of our friends on Facebook.Follow us on Instagram at http://instagram.com/greatdetectivesFollow us on Twitter@radiodetectivesJoin us again tomorrow for another detective drama from the Golden Age of Radio.
Today's Mystery: A cop is found in a fire at a chemical plant.Original Radio Broadcast Date: October 13, 1951Originated in HollywoodStars: Larry Thor as Lieutenant Danny Clover, Charles Calvert as Sergeant Gino Tartaglia, Tony Barrett, Jack Kruschen as Sergeant Muggavan, Tony Barrett, Michael Ann Barrett, Paula Winslowe, Herb Butterfield, Edwin MaxSupport the show monthly at https://patreon.greatdetectives.netPatreonSupporter of the Day:Tanya, Patreon supporter since August 2024.Support the show on a one-time basis at http://support.greatdetectives.net.Mail a donation to: Adam Graham, PO Box 15913, Boise, Idaho 83715Take the listener survey…http://survey.greatdetectives.netGive us a call 208-991-4783Follow us on Instagram at http://instagram.com/greatdetectivesBecome one of ourfriends on Facebook.Follow us on Twitter@radiodetectivesJoin us again tomorrow for another detective drama from the Golden Age of Radio.
Today's Mystery: A reporter tries to get justice for a man who claims to have been mistaken for someone else.Original Radio Broadcast: June 8, 1949Originating in New YorkStarring John Sylvester as Julian Housman, Canada Lee, Jim Boles, Eric Dressler, Bill Smith, Georgia Burke, and Scott TennysonSupport the show monthly at https://patreon.greatdetectives.netPatreon Supporter of the Day:Dianne, Patreon supporter since July 2023Support the show on a one-time basis at http://support.greatdetectives.net.Mail a donation to: Adam Graham, PO Box 15913, Boise, Idaho 83715Take the listener survey…http://survey.greatdetectives.netGive us a call 208-991-4783Follow us on Instagram at http://instagram.com/greatdetectivesBecome one of ourfriends on Facebook.Follow us on Twitter@radiodetectivesJoin us again tomorrow for another detective drama from the Golden Age of Radio.
When the Saint discovers that there were several thousand dollar bill in a box of tea purchased by Inspector Fernack.Audition Date: December 1944Originating in HollywoodStarring Denis Greene as the Saint, Gale Gordon, Gerald Mohor,Support the show monthly at https://patreon.greatdetectives.netPatreon Supporter of the Day: Charlie, Patreon supporter since July 2020Support the show on a one-time basis at http://support.greatdetectives.net.Mail a donation to: Adam Graham, PO Box 15913, Boise, Idaho 83715Take the listener survey…http://survey.greatdetectives.netGive us a call 208-991-4783Follow us on Instagram at http://instagram.com/greatdetectivesBecome one of our friends on Facebook.Follow us on Twitter@radiodetectivesJoin us again tomorrow for another detective drama from the Golden Age of Radio.
Today's 1st Mystery: An investigator for the Civil Aviation Administration gets a call warning of a bomb on a plane.Original Radio Broadcast: February 3, 1952Originating in HollywoodStarring Douglas Fairbanks, Jr.Today's 2nd Mystery: Randy receives a tip that there's a bomb on a plane to Denver.Original Air Date: September 4, 1952Originating in HollywoodStarring Frank Lovejoy as Randy StoneSupport the show monthly at https://patreon.greatdetectives.netPatreon Supporter of the Day: John, Patreon supporter since September 2024Support the show on a one-time basis at http://support.greatdetectives.net.Mail a donation to: Adam Graham, PO Box 15913, Boise, Idaho 83715Take the listener survey…http://survey.greatdetectives.netGive us a call 208-991-4783Follow us on Instagram at http://instagram.com/greatdetectivesBecome one of our friends on Facebook.Follow us on Twitter@radiodetectivesJoin us again tomorrow for another detective drama from the Golden Age of Radio.
Today's 1st Mystery: An investigator for the Civil Aviation Administration gets a call warning of a bomb on a plane.Original Radio Broadcast: February 3, 1952Originating in HollywoodStarring Douglas Fairbanks, Jr.Today's 2nd Mystery: Randy receives a tip that there's a bomb on a plane to Denver.Original Air Date: September 4, 1952Originating in HollywoodStarring Frank Lovejoy as Randy StoneSupport the show monthly at https://patreon.greatdetectives.netPatreon Supporter of the Day: John, Patreon supporter since September 2024Support the show on a one-time basis at http://support.greatdetectives.net.Mail a donation to: Adam Graham, PO Box 15913, Boise, Idaho 83715Take the listener survey…http://survey.greatdetectives.netGive us a call 208-991-4783Follow us on Instagram at http://instagram.com/greatdetectivesBecome one of our friends on Facebook.Follow us on Twitter@radiodetectives
Today's Adventure: A nazi agent murders his wife and sets David Harding on the trail of an espionage ring.Original Radio Broadcast: December 14, 1942Originating in New YorkStarring Don McLaughlin as David HardingTo subscribe to this podcast and, go to https://greatadventures.info/Become one of our ongoing Patreon supporters at https://patreon.greatdetectives.netSupport the show on a one-time basis at http://support.greatdetectives.net.Mail a donation to: Adam Graham, PO Box 15913, Boise, Idaho 83715Take the listener survey at http://survey.greatdetectives.netGive us a call at 208-991-4783Follow us on Instagram at http://instagram.com/greatdetectivesFollow us on Twitter @radiodetectives
Today's Mystery:A mother is found murdered in her home.Original Radio Broadcast Date: December 6, 1951Originating from HollywoodStarring: Jack Webb as Sergeant Joe Friday; Barton Yarborough as Sergeant Ben Romero; Joyce McCluskeySupport the show monthly at patreon.greatdetectives.netPatreon Supporter of the Day: Joe, Patreon supporter since April 2019.Support the show on a one-time basis at http://support.greatdetectives.net.Mail a donation to: Adam Graham, PO Box 15913, Boise, Idaho 83715Take the listener survey at http://survey.greatdetectives.netGive us a call at 208-991-4783Follow us on Instagram at http://instagram.com/greatdetectivesFollow us on Twitter @radiodetectivesJoin us again tomorrow for another detective drama from the Golden Age of Radio.
Today's Mystery:A Broadway actress is found dead with her wrists slit.Original Radio Broadcast Date: October 6, 1951Originating from HollywoodStarring: Larry Thor as Lieutenant Danny Clover; Charles Calvert as Sergeant Gino Tartaglia; Jack Kruschen as Sergeant Muggavan; Paul Frees; Clayton Post; Edwin Max; Elliott Lewis; Jack Kruschen; Jay Novello; Joyce McCluskeySupport the show monthly at https://patreon.greatdetectives.netPatreon Supporter of the Day: Jeffrey, Patreon supporter since October 2023Support the show on a one-time basis at http://support.greatdetectives.net.Mail a donation to: Adam Graham, PO Box 15913, Boise, Idaho 83715Take the listener survey at http://survey.greatdetectives.netGive us a call at 208-991-4783Follow us on Instagram at http://instagram.com/greatdetectivesFollow us on Twitter @radiodetectivesJoin us again tomorrow for another detective drama from the Golden Age of Radio.
Today's Mystery:A Broadway actress is found dead with her wrists slit.Original Radio Broadcast Date: October 6, 1951Originating from HollywoodStarring: Larry Thor as Lieutenant Danny Clover; Charles Calvert as Sergeant Gino Tartaglia; Jack Kruschen as Sergeant Muggavan; Paul Frees; Clayton Post; Edwin Max; Elliott Lewis; Jack Kruschen; Jay Novello; Joyce McCluskeySupport the show monthly at https://patreon.greatdetectives.netPatreon Supporter of the Day: Jeffrey, Patreon supporter since October 2023Support the show on a one-time basis at http://support.greatdetectives.net.Mail a donation to: Adam Graham, PO Box 15913, Boise, Idaho 83715Take the listener survey at http://survey.greatdetectives.netGive us a call at 208-991-4783Follow us on Instagram at http://instagram.com/greatdetectivesFollow us on Twitter @radiodetectives
Today's Mystery: A prominent chemist's mysterious death may have been faked ... but why?'Original Radio Broadcast: March 9, 1949Originating from New YorkStarring: Sydney Smith as Ike McAnally; Ann Burr; Agnes Young; Lyle Sudrow; Ted OsborneSupport the show monthly at https://patreon.greatdetectives.netPatreon Supporter of the Day: Eidell, patreon supporter since April 2021.Support the show on a one-time basis at http://support.greatdetectives.net.Mail a donation to: Adam Graham, PO Box 15913, Boise, Idaho 83715Take the listener survey at http://survey.greatdetectives.netGive us a call at 208-991-4783Follow us on Instagram at http://instagram.com/greatdetectivesFollow us on Twitter @radiodetectivesJoin us again tomorrow for another detective drama from the Golden Age of Radio.
Today's Mystery: A slimy character tries to hire Grainger as a go-between for him in a blackmail deal. Grainger kicks him out but it's not that simpleOriginal Radio Broadcast Date: 1956 or 1957Originating from AustraliaStarred: Harp McGuire as Steve GraingerSupport the show monthly at patreon.greatdetectives.netPatreon Supporter of the Day: Deby, patreon supporter since September 2015.Support the show on a one-time basis at http://support.greatdetectives.netMail a donation to: Adam Graham, PO Box 15913, Boise, Idaho 83715Take the listener survey…http://survey.greatdetectives.netGive us a call 208-991-4783Become one of our friends on Facebook.Follow us on Instagram at http://instagram.com/greatdetectivesFollow us on Twitter@radiodetectivesJoin us again tomorrow for another detective drama from the Golden Age of Radio.
Today's Adventure: David Harding suspects the Axis is behind a ring making counterfeit gas coupons.Original Radio Broadcast: November 2, 1945Originating from New YorkStarring: Don McLaughlin as David HardingPopular Science article on the government censoring weather reports.To subscribe to this podcast and, go to https://greatadventures.info/Become one of our ongoing Patreon supporters at https://patreon.greatdetectives.netSupport the show on a one-time basis at http://support.greatdetectives.net.Mail a donation to: Adam Graham, PO Box 15913, Boise, Idaho 83715Take the listener survey at http://survey.greatdetectives.netGive us a call at 208-991-4783Follow us on Instagram at http://instagram.com/greatdetectivesFollow us on Twitter @radiodetectives
Today's Story: The best friend and top lieutenant of a political boss finds himself in the midst of a murder that threatens his boss's career.Original Air Date: July 22, 1946Originating from HollywoodStarring: Alan Ladd; Marjorie Reynolds; Ward BondThank you to our newest platinum patreon supporters who have been supporting the podcast since March 2016...Dan, Jennifer, Jesse, Jim and Rachel, Judith, Michael, Nancy, and PaulSupport the show monthly at https://patreon.greatdetectives.netPatreon Supporter of the Day: James, Patreon supporter since March 2020Support the show on a one-time basis at http://support.greatdetectives.net.Mail a donation to: Adam Graham, PO Box 15913, Boise, Idaho 83715
Today's Story: The best friend and top lieutenant of a political boss finds himself in the midst of a murder that threatens his boss's career.Original Air Date: July 22, 1946Originating from HollywoodStarring: Alan Ladd; Marjorie Reynolds; Ward BondThank you to our newest platinum patreon supporters who have been supporting the podcast since March 2016...Dan, Jennifer, Jesse, Jim and Rachel, Judith, Michael, Nancy, and PaulSupport the show monthly at https://patreon.greatdetectives.netPatreon Supporter of the Day: James, Patreon supporter since March 2020Support the show on a one-time basis at http://support.greatdetectives.net.Mail a donation to: Adam Graham, PO Box 15913, Boise, Idaho 83715Take the listener survey at http://survey.greatdetectives.netGive us a call at 208-991-4783Follow us on Instagram at http://instagram.com/greatdetectivesFollow us on Twitter @radiodetectivesJoin us again tomorrow for another detective drama from the Golden Age of Radio.
Today's Mystery:Joe Friday and Ben Romero investigate a series of jewelry store robberies.Original Radio Broadcast Date: November 29, 1951Originating from HollywoodStarring: Jack Webb as Sergeant Joe Friday; Barton Yarborough as Sergeant Ben Romero; Virginia Gregg; Vic PerrinSupport the show monthly at patreon.greatdetectives.netPatreon Supporter of the Day: Jeff, Patreon supporter since March 2023.Support the show on a one-time basis at http://support.greatdetectives.net.Mail a donation to: Adam Graham, PO Box 15913, Boise, Idaho 83715Take the listener survey at http://survey.greatdetectives.netGive us a call at 208-991-4783Follow us on Instagram at http://instagram.com/greatdetectivesFollow us on Twitter @radiodetectivesJoin us again tomorrow for another detective drama from the Golden Age of Radio.
Today's Mystery: A famous torch singer wants a gun permit because she claims a man is threatening her life.Original Radio Broadcast Date: September 29, 1951Originating from HollywoodStarring: Larry Thor as Lieutenant Danny Clover; Charles Calvert as Sergeant Gino Tartaglia; Jack Kruschen as Sergeant Muggavan; Cathy LewisSupport the show monthly at https://patreon.greatdetectives.netPatreonSupporter of the Day: Jeff, Patreon supporter since July 2020.Support the show on a one-time basis at http://support.greatdetectives.net.Mail a donation to: Adam Graham, PO Box 15913, Boise, Idaho 83715Take the listener survey at http://survey.greatdetectives.netGive us a call at 208-991-4783Follow us on Instagram at http://instagram.com/greatdetectivesFollow us on Twitter @radiodetectivesJoin us again tomorrow for another detective drama from the Golden Age of Radio.
Today's Mystery: A famous torch singer wants a gun permit because she claims a man is threatening her life.Original Radio Broadcast Date: September 29, 1951Originating from HollywoodStarring: Larry Thor as Lieutenant Danny Clover; Charles Calvert as Sergeant Gino Tartaglia; Jack Kruschen as Sergeant Muggavan; Cathy LewisSupport the show monthly at https://patreon.greatdetectives.netPatreonSupporter of the Day: Jeff, Patreon supporter since July 2020.Support the show on a one-time basis at http://support.greatdetectives.net.Mail a donation to: Adam Graham, PO Box 15913, Boise, Idaho 83715Take the listener survey at http://survey.greatdetectives.netGive us a call at 208-991-4783Follow us on Instagram at http://instagram.com/greatdetectivesFollow us on Twitter @radiodetectives
Today's Mystery:A legendary Arkansas reporter investigates the murder of an unidentified man.Original Radio Broadcast: January 26, 1949Originating from New YorkStarring: Martin Wolfson as Joe Wirges; Art Carney; Larry Haines; Art Carney; Martin O'Day; Joyce Gordon; Joe DeSantisEncyclopedia of Arkansas entry on Joseph Wirges.Support the show monthly at https://patreon.greatdetectives.netPatreon Supporter of the Day: Susan, Patreon supporter since October 2018.Support the show on a one-time basis at http://support.greatdetectives.net.Mail a donation to: Adam Graham, PO Box 15913, Boise, Idaho 83715Take the listener survey at http://survey.greatdetectives.netGive us a call at 208-991-4783Follow us on Instagram at http://instagram.com/greatdetectivesFollow us on Twitter @radiodetectivesJoin us again tomorrow for another detective drama from the Golden Age of Radio
Today's Adventure: A widow in a small town calls David Harding, claiming to have caught a German spy.Original Radio Broadcast: September 14, 1942Originating from New YorkStarring: Don McLaughlin as David Harding; Craig McDonnellTo subscribe to this podcast and, go to https://greatadventures.info/Become one of our ongoing Patreon supporters at https://patreon.greatdetectives.netSupport the show on a one-time basis at http://support.greatdetectives.net.Mail a donation to: Adam Graham, PO Box 15913, Boise, Idaho 83715Take the listener survey at http://survey.greatdetectives.netGive us a call at 208-991-4783Follow us on Instagram at http://instagram.com/greatdetectivesFollow us on Twitter @radiodetectives
Todays Mystery: A woman is found strangled to death in a hotel room, and Friday and Romero have to figure out who she was and who killed her.Original Radio Broadcast Date: November 22, 1951Originating from HollywoodStarring: Jack Webb as Sergeant Joe Friday, Barton Yarborough as Sergeant Ben Romero, Herb ButterfieldSupport the show monthly at patreon.greatdetectives.netPatreon Supporter of the Day: Dianne, Patreon supporter since July 2023.Support the show on a one-time basis at http://support.greatdetectives.net.Mail a donation to: Adam Graham, PO Box 15913, Boise, Idaho 83715Take the listener survey at http://survey.greatdetectives.netGive us a call at 208-991-4783Follow us on Instagram at http://instagram.com/greatdetectivesFollow us on Twitter @radiodetectivesJoin us again tomorrow for another detective drama from the Golden Age of Radio.
Today's Mystery: A derelict is found shot with two bullets in his body from two different guns.Original Radio Broadcast Date: September 22, 1951Originating from HollywoodStarring: Larry Thor as Lieutenant Danny Clover; Charles Calvert as Sergeant Gino Tartaglia; Jack Kruschen as Sergeant Muggavan; Tony Barrett; Lillian Buyeff; Bob Bruce; Paul Frees; Edgar BarrierSupport the show monthly at https://patreon.greatdetectives.netPatreon Supporter of the Day: Eliza, Patreon supporter since July 2021.Support the show on a one-time basis at http://support.greatdetectives.net.Mail a donation to: Adam Graham, PO Box 15913, Boise, Idaho 83715Take the listener survey at http://survey.greatdetectives.netGive us a call at 208-991-4783Follow us on Instagram at http://instagram.com/greatdetectivesFollow us on Twitter @radiodetectivesJoin us again tomorrow for another detective drama from the Golden Age of Radio.
Today's Mystery: A derelict is found shot with two bullets in his body from two different guns.Original Radio Broadcast Date: September 22, 1951Originating from HollywoodStarring: Larry Thor as Lieutenant Danny Clover; Charles Calvert as Sergeant Gino Tartaglia; Jack Kruschen as Sergeant Muggavan; Tony Barrett; Lillian Buyeff; Bob Bruce; Paul Frees; Edgar BarrierSupport the show monthly at https://patreon.greatdetectives.netPatreon Supporter of the Day: Eliza, Patreon supporter since July 2021.Support the show on a one-time basis at http://support.greatdetectives.net.Mail a donation to: Adam Graham, PO Box 15913, Boise, Idaho 83715Take the listener survey at http://survey.greatdetectives.netGive us a call at 208-991-4783Follow us on Instagram at http://instagram.com/greatdetectivesFollow us on Twitter @radiodetectives
Today's Mystery: Across the Indiana border, a sixteen-year-old Louisville kills four men in a failed bank robbery and its aftermath.Original Radio Broadcast: January 5, 1949Originating in New YorkStarring James McCallion as Al Aronson, Bob SLoane, Santos Ortega, Martin Wolfson, Jackie Grimes, Grant RichardsSupport the show monthly at https://patreon.greatdetectives.netPatreon Supporter of the Day: Kelli, patreon supporter since February 2020.Support the show on a one-time basis at http://support.greatdetectives.net.Mail a donation to: Adam Graham, PO Box 15913, Boise, Idaho 83715Take the listener survey…http://survey.greatdetectives.netGive us a call 208-991-4783Follow us on Instagram at http://instagram.com/greatdetectivesBecome one of our friends on Facebook.Follow us on Twitter@radiodetectivesJoin us again tomorrow for another detective drama from the Golden Age of Radio.
Today's Mystery: A friend of Grainger's invites him to a weekend with her family on the lake as she claims there have been threats to her life.Original Radio Broadcast Date: 1956 or 1957Originating from AustraliaStarring: Harp McGuire as Steve GraingerSupport the show monthly at patreon.greatdetectives.netPatreon Supporter of the Day: Kelli, patreon supporter since February 2020.Support the show on a one-time basis at http://support.greatdetectives.netMail a donation to: Adam Graham, PO Box 15913, Boise, Idaho 83715Take the listener survey at http://survey.greatdetectives.netGive us a call at 208-991-4783Follow us on Instagram at http://instagram.com/greatdetectivesFollow us on Twitter @radiodetectivesJoin us again tomorrow for another detective drama from the Golden Age of Radio.
Today's Adventure: The Gestapo is bringing spies across the southern border, trying to start an international incident by dropping the body of a Mexican official onto the US side of the border.Original Radio Broadcast: June 22, 1942 Originating from New YorkStarring: Don McLaughlin as David HardingTo subscribe to this podcast and, go to https://greatadventures.info/Become one of our ongoing Patreon supporters at https://patreon.greatdetectives.netSupport the show on a one-time basis at http://support.greatdetectives.net.Mail a donation to: Adam Graham, PO Box 15913, Boise, Idaho 83715Take the listener survey at http://survey.greatdetectives.netGive us a call at 208-991-4783Follow us on Instagram at http://instagram.com/greatdetectivesFollow us on Twitter @radiodetectives
Today's Mystery: Joe Friday and Ben Romero receive a tip from an informant on the identity of a burglar.Original Radio Broadcast Date: November 15, 1951Originating from HollywoodStarring: Jack Webb as Sergeant Joe Friday; Barton Yarborough as Sergeant Ben RomeroSupport the show monthly at patreon.greatdetectives.netPatreon Supporter of the Day: Lisa, Patreon suppiorter since August 2025.Support the show on a one-time basis at http://support.greatdetectives.net.Mail a donation to: Adam Graham, PO Box 15913, Boise, Idaho 83715Take the listener survey at http://survey.greatdetectives.netGive us a call at 208-991-4783Follow us on Instagram at http://instagram.com/greatdetectivesFollow us on Twitter @radiodetectivesJoin us again tomorrow for another detective drama from the Golden Age of Radio.
Today's Mystery: A woman is found murdered in a salesman's car.Original Radio Broadcast Date: September 15, 1951Originating from HollywoodStarring: Larry Thor as Lieutenant Danny Clover; Charles Calvert as Sergeant Gino Tartaglia; Jack Kruschen as Sergeant Muggavan; Howard McNear; Billy Halop; Lou Krugman; Joe Forte; Frances ChaneySupport the show monthly at https://patreon.greatdetectives.netPatreon Supporter of the Day: Eliza, Patreon supporter since July 2021.Support the show on a one-time basis at http://support.greatdetectives.net.Mail a donation to: Adam Graham, PO Box 15913, Boise, Idaho 83715Take the listener survey at http://survey.greatdetectives.netGive us a call at 208-991-4783Follow us on Instagram at http://instagram.com/greatdetectivesFollow us on Twitter @radiodetectivesJoin us again tomorrow for another detective drama from the Golden Age of Radio.
Today's Mystery: A Pittsburgh reporter is forced to cancel a date and finds himself covering a multiple murder.Original Radio Broadcast: September 22, 1948Originating from New YorkStarring: James McCallion; Bob Sloane; Larry Haines; Ruth Shafer; Rita Ascot; Joan Alexander; Bill Smith; Mandel KramerSupport the show monthly at https://patreon.greatdetectives.netPatreonSupporter of the Day: Daniel, Patreon supporter since October 2023.Support the show on a one-time basis at http://support.greatdetectives.net.Mail a donation to: Adam Graham, PO Box 15913, Boise, Idaho 83715Take the listener survey at http://survey.greatdetectives.netGive us a call at 208-991-4783Follow us on Instagram at http://instagram.com/greatdetectivesFollow us on Twitter @radiodetectivesJoin us again tomorrow for another detective drama from the Golden Age of Radio.
Today's Mystery: A printer is murdered for his counterfeit plate.Original Radio Broadcast Date: 1956 or 1957Originating from AustraliaStarring: Harp McGuire as Steve GraingerSupport the show monthly at patreon.greatdetectives.netPatreon Supporter of the Day: Andrew, Patreon supporter since August 2021.Support the show on a one-time basis at http://support.greatdetectives.netMail a donation to: Adam Graham, PO Box 15913, Boise, Idaho 83715Take the listener survey at http://survey.greatdetectives.netGive us a call at 208-991-4783Follow us on Instagram at http://instagram.com/greatdetectivesFollow us on Twitter @radiodetectivesJoin us again tomorrow for another detective drama from the Golden Age of Radio.
Today's Adventure: David Harding suspects there's a dangerous woman behind the suicide of an American connected to the war effort.Original Radio Broadcast: June 8, 1942Originating from New YorkStarring: Don McLaughlin as David HardingTo subscribe to this podcast and, go to https://greatadventures.info/Become one of our ongoing Patreon supporters at https://patreon.greatdetectives.netSupport the show on a one-time basis at http://support.greatdetectives.net.Mail a donation to: Adam Graham, PO Box 15913, Boise, Idaho 83715Take the listener survey at http://survey.greatdetectives.netGive us a call at 208-991-4783Follow us on Instagram at http://instagram.com/greatdetectivesFollow us on Twitter @radiodetectives
Today's Mystery: Joe Friday seeks a hit-and-run driver.Original Radio Broadcast Date: November 8, 1951Originating from HollywoodStarring: Jack Webb as Sergeant Joe Friday; Barton Yarborough as Sergeant Ben Romero; Herb ButterfieldSupport the show monthly at patreon.greatdetectives.netPatreon Supporter of the Day: Jan, Patreon supporter since December 2019.Support the show on a one-time basis at http://support.greatdetectives.net.Mail a donation to: Adam Graham, PO Box 15913, Boise, Idaho 83715Take the listener survey at http://survey.greatdetectives.netGive us a call at 208-991-4783Become one of our friends on Facebook.Follow us on Instagram at http://instagram.com/greatdetectivesFollow us on Twitter@radiodetectivesJoin us again tomorrow for another detective drama from the Golden Age of Radio.
Today's Mystery: A woman dies in Danny's office of an apparent heart attack that turns out to have been murder.Original Radio Broadcast Date: August 26, 1951Originating from HollywoodStarring: Larry Thor as Lieutenant Danny Clover; Charles Calvert as Sergeant Gino Tartaglia; Jack Kruschen as Sergeant MuggavanSupport the show monthly at https://patreon.greatdetectives.netPatreon Supporter of the Day:Support the show on a one-time basis at http://support.greatdetectives.net.Mail a donation to: Adam Graham, PO Box 15913, Boise, Idaho 83715Take the listener survey at http://survey.greatdetectives.netGive us a call at 208-991-4783Follow us on Instagram at http://instagram.com/greatdetectivesFollow us on Twitter @radiodetectivesJoin us again tomorrow for another detective drama from the Golden Age of Radio.
Today's Mystery:A reporter goes undercover to get the dope on an Atlanta numbers racket.Original Radio Broadcast: July 21, 1948Originating from New YorkStarring: George Petrie; James Van Dyk; James Monks; Mercedes McCambridge; Ted De Corsia; John SylvesterSupport the show monthly at https://patreon.greatdetectives.netPatreon Supporter of the Day: splinator, Patreon supporter since September 2020.Support the show on a one-time basis at http://support.greatdetectives.net.Mail a donation to: Adam Graham, PO Box 15913, Boise, Idaho 83715Take the listener survey at http://survey.greatdetectives.netGive us a call at 208-991-4783Follow us on Instagram at http://instagram.com/greatdetectivesFollow us on Twitter@radiodetectivesJoin us again tomorrow for another detective drama from the Golden Age of Radio.
Today's Mystery: A released convict asked Grainger to prove he was innocent of the robbery that landed him in jail.Original Radio Broadcast Date: 1956 or 1957Originating from AustraliaStarring: Harp McGuire as Steve GraingerSupport the show monthly at patreon.greatdetectives.netPatreon Supporter of the Day: Chris, Patreon supporter since August 2019.Support the show on a one-time basis at http://support.greatdetectives.netMail a donation to: Adam Graham, PO Box 15913, Boise, Idaho 83715Take the listener survey at http://survey.greatdetectives.netGive us a call at 208-991-4783Follow us on Instagram at http://instagram.com/greatdetectivesFollow us on Twitter @radiodetectivesJoin us again tomorrow for another detective drama from the Golden Age of Radio.
Today's Mystery: A baby photographer impersonates an out-of-town private investigator and gets mixed up with a beautiful woman who wants him to find her missing uncle.Original Radio Broadcast Date: October 13, 1947Originating from HollywoodStarring: Bob Hope as Ronny Jackson; Dorothy Lamour; Frank NelsonSupport the show monthly at https://patreon.greatdetectives.netThank you to our latest platinum Patreon supporters Mimi and Doc, Patreon supporters since February 2016Patreon Supporter of the Day: Jasmine, Patreon supporter since February 2025.Support the show on a one-time basis at http://support.greatdetectives.net.Mail a donation to: Adam Graham, PO Box 15913, Boise, Idaho 83715Take the listener survey at http://survey.greatdetectives.netGive us a call at 208-991-4783Follow us on Instagram at http://instagram.com/greatdetectivesFollow us on Twitter @radiodetectivesJoin us again tomorrow for another detective drama from the Golden Age of Radio.
Today's Adventure: A scientist joins the OSS in 1944 to find out about the progress of the German atomic program and to make contact with a Hungarian scientist being forced to work with them.Original Radio Broadcast: May 3, 1948Originating from HollywoodStarring: Ronald Reagan as Alvah Jesper; Jeff Chandler; Herb Butterfield; William Johnstone; Norman Field; Regina Wallace; Robert Griffin; Marjorie Haskelle; Ben Wright; June Whitley; Jay Novello; Jack Petruzzi; Edward Marr; Charles La TorreTo subscribe to this podcast and, go to https://greatadventures.info/Become one of our ongoing Patreon supporters at https://patreon.greatdetectives.netSupport the show on a one-time basis at http://support.greatdetectives.net.Mail a donation to: Adam Graham, PO Box 15913, Boise, Idaho 83715Take the listener survey at http://survey.greatdetectives.netGive us a call at 208-991-4783Follow us on Instagram at http://instagram.com/greatdetectivesFollow us on Twitter @radiodetectives
Todays Mystery: Joe Friday and Ben Romero investigate the disappeared of a widower, who recently lost his wife.Original Radio Broadcast Date: November 1, 1951Originating from HollywoodStarred: Jack Webb as Sergeant Joe Friday, Barton Yarborough as Sergeant Ben RomeroSupport the show monthly at patreon.greatdetectives.netPatreon Supporter of the Day: Neil, Patreon supporter since September 2016Support the show on a one-time basis at http://support.greatdetectives.net.Mail a donation to: Adam Graham, PO Box 15913, Boise, Idaho 83715Take the listener survey…http://survey.greatdetectives.netGive us a call 208-991-4783Become one of our friends on Facebook.Follow us on Instagram at http://instagram.com/greatdetectivesFollow us on Twitter@radiodetectivesJoin us again tomorrow for another detective drama from the Golden Age of Radio.
Today's Mystery:A man drowns in an uptown public swimming pool, but was it actually murder?Original Radio Broadcast Date: August 5, 1951Originating from HollywoodStarring: Larry Thor as Lieutenant Danny Clover; Charles Calvert as Sergeant Gino Tartaglia; Jack Kruschen as Sergeant Muggavan; Mary Jane Croft; Hy Averback; Stan Waxman; Michael Ann BarrettSupport the show monthly at https://patreon.greatdetectives.netPatreon Supporter of the Day:Support the show on a one-time basis at http://support.greatdetectives.net.Mail a donation to: Adam Graham, PO Box 15913, Boise, Idaho 83715Take the listener survey at http://survey.greatdetectives.netGive us a call at 208-991-4783Follow us on Instagram at http://instagram.com/greatdetectivesFollow us on Twitter @radiodetectivesJoin us again tomorrow for another detective drama from the Golden Age of Radio.
Today's Mystery:Reporter Rolf Mills of the Minneapolis Morning Tribune tries to solve the murder of a woman who was found in the dump.Original Radio Broadcast: May 19, 1948Originating from New YorkStarring: Art Carney as Rolf Mills, Joe Boland, Joan Alexander, Joe DeSantis, Ray Johnson, Grace Keddy, and Grant RichardsSupport the show monthly at https://patreon.greatdetectives.netSupport the show on a one-time basis at http://support.greatdetectives.net.Mail a donation to: Adam Graham, PO Box 15913, Boise, Idaho 83715Take the listener survey…http://survey.greatdetectives.netGive us a call 208-991-4783Follow us on Instagram at http://instagram.com/greatdetectivesBecome one of ourfriends on Facebook.Follow us on Twitter@radiodetectivesJoin us again tomorrow for another detective drama from the Golden Age of Radio.
Today's Mystery: A woman reports receiving threatening letters and phone calls from her husband. The problem? Her husband died at sea.Original Radio Broadcast Date: 1956 or 1957Originating from AustraliaStarring: Harp McGuire as Steve GraingerSupport the show monthly at patreon.greatdetectives.netPatreon Supporter of the Day: Cassandra, Patreon supporter since September 2025.Support the show on a one-time basis at http://support.greatdetectives.netMail a donation to: Adam Graham, PO Box 15913, Boise, Idaho 83715Take the listener survey at http://survey.greatdetectives.netGive us a call at 208-991-4783Follow us on Instagram at http://instagram.com/greatdetectivesFollow us on Twitter @radiodetectivesJoin us again tomorrow for another detective drama from the Golden Age of Radio.
Today's Adventure: There's a German spy in the latest OSS training class. Rather than capturing him, OSS leadership decides to use him to mislead the Germans about the planned second front.Original Radio Broadcast: November 25, 1948Originating from HollywoodStarring: Humphrey Bogart; Leon Ames; John Beal; William Lundigan; Frances Robinson,To subscribe to this podcast and, go to https://greatadventures.info/Become one of our ongoing Patreon supporters at https://patreon.greatdetectives.netSupport the show on a one-time basis at http://support.greatdetectives.net.Mail a donation to: Adam Graham, PO Box 15913, Boise, Idaho 83715Take the listener survey at http://survey.greatdetectives.netGive us a call at 208-991-4783Follow us on Instagram at http://instagram.com/greatdetectivesFollow us on Twitter @radiodetectives
Todays Mystery: A string of supermarket robberies rocks Los Angeles.Original Radio Broadcast Date: October 25, 1951Originating from HollywoodStarred: Jack Webb as Sergeant Joe Friday, Barton Yarborough as Sergeant Ben Romero, Herb ButterfieldSupport the show monthly at patreon.greatdetectives.netPatreon Supporter of the Day:John, Patreon supporter since September 2015Support the show on a one-time basis at http://support.greatdetectives.net.Mail a donation to: Adam Graham, PO Box 15913, Boise, Idaho 83715Take the listener survey…http://survey.greatdetectives.netGive us a call 208-991-4783Become one of our friends on Facebook.Follow us on Instagram at http://instagram.com/greatdetectivesFollow us on Twitter@radiodetectivesJoin us again tomorrow for another detective drama from the Golden Age of Radio.
Today's Mystery: Danny investigates what looks like a suicide by an engaged man in an apartment building.Original Radio Broadcast Date: July 22, 1951Originated in HollywoodStars: Larry Thor as Lieutenant Danny Clover, Charles Calvert as Sergeant Gino Tartaglia, Jack Kruschen as Sergeant Muggavan, Herb Butterfield, Ed Max, Tony BarreSupport the show monthly at https://patreon.greatdetectives.netPatreon Supporter of the Day:Charlie, Patreon supporter since July 2020.Support the show on a one-time basis at http://support.greatdetectives.net.Mail a donation to: Adam Graham, PO Box 15913, Boise, Idaho 83715Take the listener survey…http://survey.greatdetectives.netGive us a call 208-991-4783Follow us on Instagram at http://instagram.com/greatdetectivesBecome one of our friends on Facebook.Follow us on Twitter@radiodetectivesJoin us again tomorrow for another detective drama from the Golden Age of Radio.
Today's Mystery: The mother of a man who was convicted of robbing and beating an elderly storekeeper appeals to a reporter to clear him.Original Radio Broadcast: May 5, 1948Originating from New YorkStarring: Arnold Moss; Barbara Weeks; Andy Klein; Mickey O'Day; Bob Sloane; Ed Jerome; Jackie GrimesSupport the show monthly at https://patreon.greatdetectives.netPatreon Supporter of the Day: Joey, Patreon supporter since June 2019.Support the show on a one-time basis at http://support.greatdetectives.net.Mail a donation to: Adam Graham, PO Box 15913, Boise, Idaho 83715Take the listener survey at http://survey.greatdetectives.netGive us a call at 208-991-4783Follow us on Instagram at http://instagram.com/greatdetectivesFollow us on Twitter @radiodetectivesJoin us again tomorrow for another detective drama from the Golden Age of Radio.