Podcast appearances and mentions of pat novak

Crime: Boston Blackie “Broken Clock Murder” 1/12/49 MBS, Pat Novak, For Hire “Jack of Clubs” 2/20/49 ABC.

Pat Novak for Hire 49-03-06 (04) Fleet Lady

This week on Case Closed, we begin with The Man Who Lived By The Sea, the December 18, 1948, episode of Jeff Regan, Investigator. (29:48) Our second story is Rubin Callaway's Pictures, from Pat Novak, For Hire. That story aired March 13, 1949. https://traffic.libsyn.com/forcedn/e55e1c7a-e213-4a20-8701-21862bdf1f8a/CaseClosed951.mp3 Download CaseClosed951 | Subscribe | Spotify  | Support Case Closed Your donation of any amount [...]

Crime: The Whistler “Quadrangle” 8/29/54 CBS, Pat Novak for Hire 6/18/49 ABC.

A Dramatic WednesdayFirst a look at this day in History.Then I Was a Communist for the FBI Starring Dana Andrews, originally broadcast April 23, 1953, 72 years ago, I Walk Alone.  The Party tries to trap Cvetic through his mother. Followed by Inner Sanctum Mysteries, originally broadcast April 23, 1946, 79 years ago, Make Ready My Grave starring Joan Banks and Richard Widmark. John Loomis brings his new bride to the family mansion, where she discovers the many nooses and learns the secret of the family curse!Then the Thirteenth Juror starring Vincent Price, originally broadcast April 23, 1949, 76 years ago, What Happened To John Wilkes Booth?  The story of how Booth was captured, if indeed he ever was captured. Followed by Pat Novak for Hire starring Jack Webb, originally broadcast April 23, 1949, 76 years ago, Rita Malloy.  Going on an errand for a friend, Pat gets a beating, a package, and a corpse or two, or three. Finally Lum and Abner, originally broadcast April 23, 1942, 83 years ago, Can't Get an Apartment. While Cedric is living in a tent in front of the store, Abner gets a brilliant idea to move the store into the elevator of the new, "Wonderful World Apartments." Their new motto would be, "A Store On Every Floor!"Thanks to Sean for supporting our podcast by using the Buy Me a Coffee function at http://classicradio.streamFind the Family Fallout Shelter Booklet Here: https://www.survivorlibrary.com/library/the_family_fallout_shelter_1959.pdfhttps://wardomatic.blogspot.com/2006/11/fallout-shelter-handbook-1962.htmlAnd more about the Survive-all Fallout Sheltershttps://conelrad.blogspot.com/2010/09/mad-men-meet-mad-survive-all-shelter.html

We're celebrating the 105th anniversary of the birth of Jack Webb - one of the faces on the Mt. Rushmore of old time radio drama. Best known for Dragnet, Webb logged many an hour solving crimes on the air as cops, private eyes, and amateur sleuths. We'll hear him as Jeff Regan, Investigator in "The Guy from Gower Gulch" (originally aired on CBS on November 13, 1948) and as Pat Novak For Hire in "Wendy Morris" (originally aired on ABC on  May 8, 1948). He solves a Prohibition-era mystery in Pete Kelly's Blues (AFRS rebroadcast of an episode known as "Little Jake" from May 22, 1951), and we wrap up with Webb in his element as Sgt. Joe Friday in "The Big Want" (originally aired on NBC on March 1, 1953).

Pat Novak for Hire 47-11-30 (67) Death in Herald Square

Re-Imagined Radio celebrates Dragnet, the real-life police procedural, and Jack Webb, as Detective Sgt. Joe Friday, who defined and was defined by this radio series. We sample from One Out of Seven, The Jack Webb Show, Pat Novak, For Hire, Johnny Madero, Pier 23, and Jeff Regan, Investigator, all pre-Dragnet radio shows where Webb honed his character and acting style. We end with "The City Hall Bombing," an early episode of Dragnet to showcase Webb as a great radio storyteller. Significance The Dragnet radio series presented a wide range of topics, each using fast moving plots and realistic details to keep the action moving. The dialogue was understated. Sparse. Influenced by hard-boiled detective literature. The police work was chronicled step-by-step, with details and realism. The result gave millions of listeners a feel for real police work. The boredom and drudgery. The danger of heroism. With its start in radio, and move to television, Dragnet remains one of the most popular and influentional police procedurals in any media, including literature, motion pictures, and podcasts. More than a half-century after its first broadcast, people who have never heard an episode, or don't know Dragnet, know its 4-note music opening, "DUM-DE-DUM-DUM," and think the phrase "Just the facts, ma'am" originated with Sgt. Joe Friday. It didn't. But that doesn't matter.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Re-Imagined Radio celebrates Dragnet, the real-life police procedural, and Jack Webb, as Detective Sgt. Joe Friday, who defined and was defined by this radio series. We sample from One Out of Seven, The Jack Webb Show, Pat Novak, For Hire, Johnny Madero, Pier 23, and Jeff Regan, Investigator, all pre-Dragnet radio shows where Webb honed his character and acting style. We end with "The City Hall Bombing," an early episode of Dragnet to showcase Webb as a great radio storyteller. Significance The Dragnet radio series presented a wide range of topics, each using fast moving plots and realistic details to keep the action moving. The dialogue was understated. Sparse. Influenced by hard-boiled detective literature. The police work was chronicled step-by-step, with details and realism. The result gave millions of listeners a feel for real police work. The boredom and drudgery. The danger of heroism. With its start in radio, and move to television, Dragnet remains one of the most popular and influentional police procedurals in any media, including literature, motion pictures, and podcasts. More than a half-century after its first broadcast, people who have never heard an episode, or don't know Dragnet, know its 4-note music opening, "DUM-DE-DUM-DUM," and think the phrase "Just the facts, ma'am" originated with Sgt. Joe Friday. It didn't. But that doesn't matter.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

An old man is killed and with his dying last word, he asks Novak to deliver a letter to John St. John.Original Air Date: October 13, 1946Originating in San FranciscoStarring: Jack Webb as Pat Novak; Tudor Owen as Jocko MadiganSupport 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 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.

Pat Novak does a favor for a friend who has just gotten out of prison - he picks up a package. He returns to his office to find a cop standing over a dead body.Original Air Date: April 23, 1949Originating in HollywoodStarring: Jack Webb as Pat Novak; Raymond Burr as Inspector Hellman; and Tudor Owen as Jocko MadiganSupport 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 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.

Rory Malone- A beautiful and mysterious redhead gives Pat $300 to stay awy from prizefighter Rory Malone, who he has never met. Later, the boxer's manager also offers  Pat $300 to watch malone that evening- and that's where the trouble begins. Joe Candono- Pat is hired by a woman who wants him to meet with notorious gambler Joe Condono to pay off her brother's sizable gambling debt. Pat goes to meet with the woman and her brother but runs into a bunch of thugs instead. For more Pat Novak for hire follow us at 1001 Radio Crime Solvers

This week, we look back at our first week of podcasts from 2009, with Adam's current extended thoughts on each episode and reaction to his own commentar. Original Podcast Release Date: October 26, 2009Dan Holiday tries to jumpstart his writing career through an ad in a newspaper. His first letter is from a woman who tells Dan she's being blackmailed.Original Radio Air Date: October 17, 1947Originating in HollywoodStarring: Alan Ladd as Dan Holiday; Sylvia Picker as SuzieOriginal Podcast Release Date: October 27, 2009Pat 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 Originating in San Francisco Starring: Jack Webb as Pat Novak; Tudor Owen as Jocko Madigan Original Podcast Release Date: October 28, 2009On 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 then collapses on the spot. The body then vanishes, leaving George to find out what happened.Original Audition Date: May 14, 1946Originating in HollywoodStarring: Bob Bailey as George Valentine; Shirley Mitchell as Claire; Eddie Firestone, Jr. as Sonny; Joseph Kearns; Georgia Backus; Howard McNear; Horace Murphy Original Podcast Release Date: October 30, 2009Johnny Dollar is retained to protect a man who has threatened suicide after making a notorious gambling kingpin the beneficiary on his life insurance policy. Original Audition Date: December 7, 1948 Starring: Dick Powell as Johnny Dollar; William Conrad; Betty Lou Gerson; Joseph Kearns Guest: Andrew Rhynes of the OTR Westerns podcastThe Great Detectives Old Time Radio Volume 1 (Seasons 1-3): https://volume1.greatdetectives.net The Great Detectives of Old Time Radio Volume 2 (Seasons 4-6) https://volume2.greatdetectives.net The Great Detectives of Old TIme Radio Volume 3 (Seasons 7-9) https://volume3.greatdetectives.net The Great Detectives of Old TIme Radio Detective Compilation YouTube Playlist: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLDFIOdWlnzL-YP6EZpi6JI1nLn6Hm4tAIAlso referenced: Podcast Alley and The Radio Detective Story Hour Support the show monthly at https://patreon.greatdetectives.netPatreon Supporter of the Day: Judith, Patreon supporter since May 2021Support 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.

This week, we look back at our first week of podcasts from 2009, with Adam's current extended thoughts on each episode and reaction to his own commentar. Original Podcast Release Date: October 26, 2009Dan Holiday tries to jumpstart his writing career through an ad in a newspaper. His first letter is from a woman who tells Dan she's being blackmailed.Original Radio Air Date: October 17, 1947Originating in HollywoodStarring: Alan Ladd as Dan Holiday; Sylvia Picker as SuzieOriginal Podcast Release Date: October 27, 2009Pat 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 Originating in San Francisco Starring: Jack Webb as Pat Novak; Tudor Owen as Jocko Madigan Original Podcast Release Date: October 28, 2009On 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 then collapses on the spot. The body then vanishes, leaving George to find out what happened.Original Audition Date: May 14, 1946Originating in HollywoodStarring: Bob Bailey as George Valentine; Shirley Mitchell as Claire; Eddie Firestone, Jr. as Sonny; Joseph Kearns; Georgia Backus; Howard McNear; Horace Murphy Original Podcast Release Date: October 30, 2009Johnny Dollar is retained to protect a man who has threatened suicide after making a notorious gambling kingpin the beneficiary on his life insurance policy. Original Audition Date: December 7, 1948 Starring: Dick Powell as Johnny Dollar; William Conrad; Betty Lou Gerson; Joseph Kearns Guest: Andrew Rhynes of the OTR Westerns podcastThe Great Detectives Old Time Radio Volume 1 (Seasons 1-3): https://volume1.greatdetectives.net The Great Detectives of Old Time Radio Volume 2 (Seasons 4-6) https://volume2.greatdetectives.net The Great Detectives of Old TIme Radio Volume 3 (Seasons 7-9) https://volume3.greatdetectives.net The Great Detectives of Old TIme Radio Detective Compilation YouTube Playlist: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLDFIOdWlnzL-YP6EZpi6JI1nLn6Hm4tAIAlso referenced: Podcast Alley and The Radio Detective Story Hour Support the show monthly at https://patreon.greatdetectives.netPatreon Supporter of the Day: Judith, Patreon supporter since May 2021Support 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

This week on "Tuesday Night Detectives" on Vintage Classic Radio, dive into thrilling mysteries from the golden age of radio. Our first feature is "Let George Do It," with the episode “Murder on Vacation," originally aired on August 27, 1951. Starring the talented Bob Bailey as the smooth-talking private detective George Valentine, the episode takes listeners to a picturesque yet mysterious mountain resort where relaxation turns to dread. Valentine finds himself entangled in a tangled skein of lies and murder when a seemingly accidental death reveals sinister undertones. Joining Bailey, Virginia Gregg voices the sharp and intuitive Brooksy, George's trusted assistant, while Ken Christy and Lillian Buyeff provide stellar support as local characters deeply woven into the plot's twisty turns. Following that, we continue with “Pat Novak for Hire,” featuring Jack Webb in the episode titled “Rubin Callaway's Pictures,” which first hit the airwaves on March 13, 1949. In this gripping tale set against the foggy backdrop of San Francisco's waterfront, Jack Webb's portrayal of Pat Novak shimmers with gritty realism. Novak stumbles upon a dangerous game of blackmail and murder when hired to retrieve a set of compromising photos. As the stakes escalate, the lines blur between friend and foe. Supporting Webb, Tudor Owen brings to life Jocko Madigan, Novak's whimsically erudite sidekick, while Raymond Burr adds a layer of intensity as Inspector Hellman, a police detective with a complicated relationship with Novak. Both episodes exemplify the captivating storytelling and complex characters that define the era's detective shows, making for a suspenseful evening on Vintage Classic Radio. Tune in and let the intrigue of the past whisk you away to a world of shadowy motives and mysterious crimes.

2+ Hours of VarietyFirst a look at this day in History.Then The CBS Radio Workshop, originally broadcast August 3, 1956, 68 years ago, Subways are for Sleeping.    The classic adaptation of the Harpers Magazine short story by Edmund G Love about a homeless man (but not a bum!) in New York.Followed by Mr. Keen, Tracer of Lost Persons starring Philip Clark, originally broadcast August 3, 1951, 73 years ago, The Case Of The Strange Murder Of Carrie Ellis.  Mr. Keen has discovered the identity of a murderer, but is unable to do anything about it. Then Dragnet starring Jack Webb, originally broadcast August 3, 1954, 70 years ago, The Big Stand. Matthew Denton has been shot on the street, right in front of a newsstand. The suspects are tall, lean, alcoholic radio thieves.Followed by Pat Novak for Hire starring Jack Webb, originally broadcast August 3, 1947, 77 years ago, Johnny Brown Gambling Ring. . A weasel named John Brown hires Pat to be his bodyguard while he drives to San Francisco. John Brown vanishes and Alice Stone is found in the car's trunk. Finally Claudia, originally broadcast August 3, 1948, 76 years ago, Gifts for Bobby. Thanks to Richard for supporting our podcast by using the Buy Me a Coffee function at http://classicradio.streamCivil defense info mentioned on the show can be found here: http://www.civildefensemuseum.com/docs.html

Pat Novak for Hire 49-03-27 (07) Joe Candono - Blackmail Pictures

For the third and final week of our mini-tribute to the early work of Jack Webb, who was most famous for "Dragnet," we are going back to one of his first radio acting performances on the exceptional CBS series "Escape." This is an emotionally dramatic role for Webb, who usually played it cold, as a tightly-wound individual such as Pat Novak or Pete Kelly. This is a "Mummy"-esque fantastical story of ancient Egypt and life-sustaining magic by Arthur Conan Doyle. Visit our website: https://goodolddaysofradio.com/ Subscribe to our Facebook Group for news, discussions, and the latest podcast: https://www.facebook.com/groups/881779245938297 Our theme music is "Why Am I So Romantic?" from Animal Crackers: https://www.amazon.com/dp/B01KHJKAKS/ref=cm_sw_em_r_mt_dp_MK8MVCY4DVBAM8ZK39WD

Pat Novak for Hire 49-03-06 (04) Fleet Lady

Moving along from last week's grimy waterfront detective Pat Novak, we look at TV and radio actor Jack Webb in a similar role, Pete Kelly, a musician who travelled amongst the seedy world of jazz musicians and crime lords. Learn on this episode how authentic this show was, and how "Pete Kelly's Blues" really had very little to do with "the blues" at all. Visit our website: https://goodolddaysofradio.com/ Subscribe to our Facebook Group for news, discussions, and the latest podcast: https://www.facebook.com/groups/881779245938297 Our theme music is "Why Am I So Romantic?" from Animal Crackers: https://www.amazon.com/dp/B01KHJKAKS/ref=cm_sw_em_r_mt_dp_MK8MVCY4DVBAM8ZK39WD

Cast your line for mystery with these old time radio shows involving fishing. Casey, Crime Photographer finds murder on a fishing trip in "Treasure Cave" (originally aired on CBS on September 25, 1947), and a stolen fishing boat leads to a pair of corpses in "Rita Malloy" from Pat Novak For Hire (AFRS rebroadcast from April 23, 1949). Charles Russell stars as Johnny Dollar in "I Caught a Fishing Boat, But You Should Have Seen the One That Got Away" (originally aired on CBS on October 1, 1949), and Dan Dailey tries to survive a fishing trip from hell in "Over the Bounding Main" (originally aired on CBS on September 14, 1950).

We did a Pat Novak last year, and the dialogue writing was so outrageous, we had to go back to hear more. Jack Webb did this series briefly before becoming typecast as 'Joe Friday' on Dragnet. Here he is playing a skeezy private detective on the dirty San Francisco waterfront. Webb's delivery is so earnest and deadpan, it's no wonder this obscure series had listeners calling in to ask, "Who's that guy?" Visit our website: https://goodolddaysofradio.com/ Subscribe to our Facebook Group for news, discussions, and the latest podcast: https://www.facebook.com/groups/881779245938297 Our theme music is "Why Am I So Romantic?" from Animal Crackers: https://www.amazon.com/dp/B01KHJKAKS/ref=cm_sw_em_r_mt_dp_MK8MVCY4DVBAM8ZK39WD

Original airdate: June 26, 1949This is our final episode of Pat Novak, For Hire. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Mystery: Richard Diamond, Private Detective “Big-Foot Grafton” 8/30/53 AFRS, Pat Novak for Hire “John St. John” 5/21/49 ABC.

Pat Novak for Hire - Killing in a Church, Father Lahey Joe Feldman (United Armed Forces Radio) 1949 Jack Webb

2 + Hours of CrimeFirst a look at this day in History.Then The Thirteenth Juror starring Vincent Price, Originally broadcast April 23, 1949, 75 years ago, What Happened to John Wilkes Booth? Announced as the first show of the series. The story of how Booth was captured, if indeed he ever was captured. Followed by the news from 75 years ago, then Pat Novak for Hire starring Jack Webb, Originally broadcast April 23, 1949, 75 years ago, Rita Malloy.   Going on an errand for a friend, Pat gets a beating, a package, and a corpse or two, or three. Then Bulldog Drummond starring Ned Wever,  Originally broadcast April 23, 1945, 79 years ago, The Dinner of Death.  Barnaby Mullins and Spike Saunders have been arrested for hijacking a truck. Tommy Pepper, an ace reporter, led to their capture. Pepper's bodyguard is named "Dodo;" he drools into the microphone. When Pepper and the District Attorney are poisoned, Tommy Pepper survives, but the D.A. is dead!Followed by Nick Carter starring Lon Clark, Originally broadcast April 23, 1946, 76 years ago,  The Case of the Little Old Ladies.   A senior citizen payroll robbery...solved with the help of the army!Finally Superman, Originally broadcast April 23, 1941, 83 years ago, The Nitrate Shipment. Pug has disappeared...with the treasure map! He's been kidnapped, but Jimmy Olsen frees him. Both boys end up in the hold of a freighter, heading out to sea!  Though uncredited on the transcription (to keep the illusion up for the kids) Bud Collyer is Superman as he was through the entire run, while Jackie Kelk (Homer Brown of Aldrich Family fame) plays Jimmy Olson.  Thanks to Richard for supporting our podcast by using the Buy Me a Coffee function at http://classicradio.streamCivil defense info mentioned on the show can be found here: http://www.civildefensemuseum.com/docs.html

On this installment of "Tuesday Night Detectives" on Vintage Classic Radio, we revisit two captivating episodes from the archives of classic detective radio shows. We start with "The Adventures of Philip Marlowe" in the episode titled “The Medium Was Rare,” originally aired on September 8, 1951. In this episode, Marlowe is skeptical when he's hired to investigate Madame Jeanette, a self-proclaimed medium who has convinced his client she can communicate with his late wife. The plot thickens as Marlowe uncovers that the so-called spiritual sessions are a front for a more sinister operation involving blackmail and deceit. His investigation leads him through a labyrinth of suspects, revealing hidden relationships and motivations until he exposes the shocking truth behind the medium's ruse. The episode is punctuated by Marlowe's gritty narration and sharp intellect, making it a classic example of the detective genre. Next, we turn to "Pat Novak for Hire" for the episode “Rory Malone,” which hit the airwaves on March 20, 1949. Pat Novak, played by Jack Webb, finds himself in a dangerous game of cat and mouse after agreeing to deliver a mysterious package for a hefty fee. The simple task spirals out of control when the package turns out to be more valuable than Novak anticipated, drawing the attention of both the police and the criminal underworld. The enigmatic Rory Malone is at the center of the intrigue, as Novak navigates through a series of double-crosses and murders. His gritty determination and quick wit are his only allies as he attempts to clear his name and uncover the motives of his elusive employer. Both episodes are rich with atmospheric detail and complex plotting, typical of the era's radio dramas, offering a nostalgic look at the storytelling power of the medium that continues to entertain audiences today.

Pat Novak for Hire 49-03-20 (06) Rory Malone

Release Date: August 26, 2014An altar boy is shot and killed in a church saving Novak's life. Novak's goal: get the killer.Original Air Date: June 26, 1949Support the show monthly at 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.netCheck out all our social media links and connect with us at http://www.greatdetectives.net

Release Date: August 19, 2014Two men kidnap Pat Novak from a wrestling match and demand he take them to a man Novak doesn't know by the name of Joe Dineen.Original Air Date: June 19, 1949Support the show monthly at 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.netCheck out all our social media links and connect with us at http://www.greatdetectives.net

Release Date: August 12, 2014Novak is hired by an old flame and finds himself once again, in the thick of a murder investigation.Original Air Date: June 12, 1949.Support the show monthly at 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.netCheck out all our social media links and connect with us at http://www.greatdetectives.net

Release Date: August 05, 2014Pat Novak hired to follow a woman, and while he's doing it, she drops dead in a phone booth and once again Hellman puts the finger on Novak.Original Air Date: June 5, 1949Support the show monthly at 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.netCheck out all our social media links and connect with us at http://www.greatdetectives.net

Release Date: July 22, 2014Pat Novak's hired to deliver a geranium. He's hit by a car after the pick-up and that's just the start of his trouble.Original Air Date: May 14, 1949Support the show monthly at 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.netCheck out all our social media links and connect with us at http://www.greatdetectives.net

Release Date: July 08, 2014A gunsel steals a boat from Pat Novak, and winds up dead, and when Novak goes to the Hotel he finds a nightclub singer dead. As usual, Hellman's ready to pin the crime on Novak.Original Air Date: May 1, 1949Support the show monthly at 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.netCheck out all our social media links and connect with us at http://www.greatdetectives.net

Release Date: June 17, 2014When Pat Novak gets the wrong bundle at the laundry, he tries to switch with the man who was given his shirts. Novak is knocked out and wakes up next to a dead body. Par for the course, Hellman suspects him of murder.Original Air Date: April 9, 1949Support the show monthly at 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.netCheck out all our social media links and connect with us at http://www.greatdetectives.net

In this week's episode of "Tuesday Night Detectives" on Vintage Classic Radio, we dive into the world of gritty mysteries and suspense from the golden age of radio. First up, we present "Pat Novak for Hire," originally broadcasted on August 10th, 1947, in an episode titled "Mysterious Set of Books." In this thrilling tale, Pat Novak, portrayed by the talented Jack Webb, finds himself entangled in a web of intrigue when a mysterious set of books becomes the center of a deadly power struggle. Novak must use his sharp wit and cunning to navigate the dangerous underworld of San Francisco, where secrets and betrayals lurk around every corner. Joining Jack Webb in the cast are Ben Morris, Raymond Burr, and Tudor Owen, bringing to life the colorful characters that populate this atmospheric crime drama. Following Pat Novak's adventures, we take you on another thrilling ride with "The Adventures of Frank Race." Originally aired in 1949, the episode titled "The Adventure of the Hackensack Victory" unfolds a gripping story as Frank Race, played by the charismatic Tom Collins, is drawn into an international conspiracy involving a stolen cargo ship and a valuable cargo of war surplus materials. With his trusty sidekick Mark Donovan, portrayed by Tony Barrett, Race faces danger on the high seas and treacherous foes in this suspenseful escapade. The supporting cast includes Georgia Ellis and Paul Dubov, who skillfully bring to life a world filled with espionage and intrigue, where Race's resourcefulness is put to the test. Tune in to "Tuesday Night Detectives" for an evening of vintage radio mystery and suspense that will transport you back to a bygone era of thrilling entertainment.

Release Date: June 10, 2014A priest hires Pat Novak to intercept an escaping convict.However, when Novak allows the convict to make an unplanned stop, trouble of the lethal kind ensues. Original Air Date: April 2, 1949Support the show monthly at 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.netCheck out all our social media links and connect with us at http://www.greatdetectives.net

Release Date: June 03, 2014After being hired to pay off a beautiful woman's brother's gambling debt, Novak finds himself next to a dead body with Inspector Hellman on the way up.Original Air Date: March 27, 1949Quote of the show: I should have got out of there right then but I used my brain like a bottle of medicine: a small dose every three hours.Support the show monthly at 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.netCheck out all our social media links and connect with us at http://www.greatdetectives.net

Release Date: May 20, 2014Pat Novak comes across a man tossed in the bay, who gives him the key to a bus locker. A woman pays him $200 to bring her the contents of the locker. Original Air Date: March 13, 1949Support the show monthly at 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.netCheck out all our social media links and connect with us at http://www.greatdetectives.net

Release Date: May 06, 2014A woman with apparent amnesia stumbles into Pat Novak and then dies. Novak has to find out who she really is before Hellman rushes him off to the gas chamber.Original Air Date: February 27, 1949Support the show monthly at 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.netCheck out all our social media links and connect with us at http://www.greatdetectives.net

Release Date: April 29, 2014A thousand dollars appears in Pat Novak's bank account and the FBI is on his trail and he doesn't know what it's about.Original Air Date: February 20, 1949Support the show monthly at 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.netCheck out all our social media links and connect with us at http://www.greatdetectives.net

Announcing our newest series: Pat Novak, For Hire, usually starring Jack Webb. (Ben Morris stepped in for a couple of Webb's vacations.) Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

The short-lived noirish radio detective series "Pat Novak for Hire" is probably better loved now than it was in the late 1940s, thanks to its darkly-comic quips and the dry-as-dust performance of Jack Webb in the title role (just before his blockbuster turn on "Dragnet.") Novak - the man, like the show - was one of those "hard-boiled" types - he may bounce or crack, but he doesn't break easily. Novak shows are loved for their Raymond Chandler-esque plots and style, where the lead character never met a crook or a lady he couldn't describe with a delirious simile. Project Audion offers up a brand-new episode penned for Project Audion by long-time network television writer Casey Keller. Mr. Keller's script matches the late-1940s originals blow for blow, dame for dame, gunshot for gunshot, metaphor for metaphor. Step into the perpetual foggy night of the San Francisco waterfront to meet "Pat Novak, For Hire" in our transcribed-live adventure.  Pat Novak: PETE FERNBAUGH (WV) Jocko Madigan: TOM KONKLE (CA) Inspector Helleman: TEE QUILLAN (TN) Hannah Gordon: JOANNE KURMAN (CA) Stripper 1: DONNA PATTON (TN)) Stripper 2: JULIE HOVERSON (WA) Jack Silver: KIM TITUS (TX) Announcer/Goon: LOTHAR TUPPAN (CA) Goon: BOB MILLS (CA) Coroner: CASEY KELLER (CA) Written by Casey Keller Sound, Direction, and Production by Larry Groebe

Today's Mystery:Steve goes to Nice, Italy to find out who is behind a ring blackmailing American citizens by threatening relatives living in foreign countries.Original Radio Broadcast Date: December 3, 1952Originating from HollywoodStarring: Brian Donlevy as Steve Mitchell; Herb Butterfield as the Commissioner; Howard McNear; Betty Lou Gerson; Nester Paiva; Ben Wright; and Paul DubovLink to Pat Novak for Hire Quotes.Support the show monthly at patreon.greatdetectives.netPatreon Supporter of the Day: Suzie, Patreon Supporter Since September 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.This show is part of the Spreaker Prime Network, if you are interested in advertising on this podcast, contact us at https://www.spreaker.com/show/4607052/advertisement

Pat Novak For Hire: Classic old time radio showing starring Jack Webb (1946, 1949) and Ben Morris (1947-48) as Pat Novak, a street wise guy who rents boats and anything else a good man pays a bad one to do.Novak is always getting into scrapes when taking on jobs for hire or occasionally as a favor to a friend. When he does, he goes to see "The Only Honest Guy I Know" an ex-Doctor and a boozer named Jocko Madigan (played by Tudor Owens). Novak's nemesis is Lieutenant Hellman of Homicide (played by Raymond Burr and others) who's constantly trying to get Novak sent to the gas chamber.Sam Tolliver: Pat Novak does a favor for a friend out of prison and picks up a package. He returns to his office to find a cop standing over a dead body.Originally aired April 9th,1949.Support the show

It's a noir palooza with Sunday Showcase! This week we have Sunday Showcase: The Petrified Forest, Project Audion's Pat Novak and Mutual Presents! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Project Audion returns with the short-lived noirish radio detective series "Pat Novak for Hire" is probably better loved now than it was in the late 1940s, thanks to its darkly-comic quips and the dry-as-dust performance of Jack Webb in the title role, just before his breakout turn on "Dragnet." Pat Novak - the man, like the show - was one of those "hard-boiled" types - he may bounce or crack, but he doesn't break easily. Pat Novak shows are famed for their Raymond Chandler-esque plots and style, where the lead character never met a crook or a lady he couldn't describe with a delirious simile. Project Audion presents a brand-new episode penned for Project Audion by long-time network television writer Casey Keller. Mr Keller's script and Project Audions transcontinental cast matches the late-1940s originals blow for blow, dame for dame, gunshot for gunshot, metaphor for metaphor. Step into the perpetual foggy night of the San Francisco waterfront to meet "Pat Novak, For Hire." Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Pat saves a drowning man only to watch him die. Before he goes however he gives Pat a key to deliver to someone back on shore. Who is this person... what does the key fit... and how will all this lead to Inspector Hellman accusing Pat of murder? The reviews are in and Pat Novak is hit! This episode makes the perfect season 1 finale. A great way to finish the season or listen to it as the first episode and listen to the rest afterward. Totally up to you. We've had a great time bringing this series to you and would love to do more. Your support is what can make that happen. Follow... like... rate and review. We need you. Don't let Pat down. Don't let Jocko down. And Monty needs this platform. As for Hellman, well... let's support Pat just to SPITE Hellman! Oh, and be sure to listen to the very last second to hear a hearty thank you from the actors. If you love the show, you'll really love the last moments. To subscribe to this feed and never miss a single episode, just go here: https://open.spotify.com/show/6dKYYNuQS7BUsO9eEaTYK3 Starring: Sigue Hoffman Lou DiMaggio Joey Kola Mike Nilsson With special guest stars: Billy Garan And Loretta Fox All music used in these productions are either original pieces we've contracted to create, royalty free or even "free free," according to those who have posted them. Some artists require we credit them, which we would anyway, but here they are: Bass Walker by Kevin MacLeod ⁠⁠⁠https://incompetech.com/⁠⁠⁠ Promoted by MrSnooze ⁠⁠⁠   • Film Noir Backgro...  ⁠⁠⁠ License: CC BY 3.0 ⁠⁠⁠https://goo.gl/Yibru5⁠⁠⁠ Funky Suspense by Bensound ⁠⁠⁠https://www.bensound.com/⁠⁠⁠  Promoted by MrSnooze ⁠⁠⁠   • Sneaky Background...  ⁠⁠⁠  Creative Commons — CC BY 4.0 ⁠⁠⁠https://goo.gl/9ezBZw⁠⁠⁠ If you are one of the artists used and we did not credit you, please contact me and I'll rectify it asap.

Crime: Boston Blackie “Broken Clock Murder” 1/12/49 MBS, Pat Novak, For Hire “Jack of Clubs” 2/20/49 ABC.

We're catching a cable car in San Francisco with three old time radio gumshoes who live and work in the city by the bay. First, Candy Matson solves a pair of murders on an army base in "The Fort Ord Story" (originally aired on NBC on September 23, 1949). Next, Sam Spade is hired to protect a man from a vengeful ex-con in "The Champion Caper" (originally aired on CBS on August 7, 1949). Finally, Pat Novak tries to pay off a gambling debt and ends up framed for murder in an episode known as "Joe Condano" (originally aired on ABC on March 27, 1949).