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Today's Mystery: Joe Friday and Ben Romero investigate a an epidemic of crooked TV repairmen.Original Radio Broadcast Date: August 9, 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: Todd, Patreon supporter since January 2022Support 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 on Monday for another detective drama from the Golden Age of Radio.
Todays Mystery: Friday and Romero are called in to investigate the kidnapping of a local businessmanOriginal Radio Broadcast Date:July 26, 1951Originating from HollywoodStarred: Jack Webb as Sergeant Joe Friday, Barton Yarborough as Sergeant Ben Romero, Barney PhillipsSupport the show monthly at patreon.greatdetectives.netPatreon Supporter of the Day: RealUdonNoodle, Patreon supporter since December 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 208-991-4783Become one of our friends on Facebook.Follow us on Instagram at http://instagram.com/greatdetectivesFollow us on Twitter@radiodetectivesJoin us again on Monday for another detective drama from the Golden Age of Radio.
Today's Mystery: Joe Friday investigates a series of petty robberies in neighborhood stores where the shopkeepers suspect a high school boy.Original Radio Broadcast Date: July 19, 1951Originating from HollywoodStarring: Jack Webb as Sergeant Joe Friday; Barton Yarborough as Sergeant Ben Romero; Herb Butterfield; Stacy HarrisSupport the show monthly at patreon.greatdetectives.netPatreon Supporter of the Day: Denise, Patreon supporter since March 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 on Monday for another detective drama from the Golden Age of Radio.
Today's Mystery:Joe Friday and Ben Romero investigate a series of burglaries targeting wealthy homes.Original Radio Broadcast Date: July 12, 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: Mark, Patreon supporter since March 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 on Monday for another detective drama from the Golden Age of Radio.
Today's Mystery: Joe Friday and Ben Romero search for missing woman and her two-year-old daughter.Original Radio Broadcast Date: July 5, 1951Originating from HollywoodStarring: Jack Webb as Sergeant Joe Friday, Barton Yarborough as Sergeant Ben Romero; Stacy HarrisSupport the show monthly at patreon.greatdetectives.netPatreon Supporter of the Day: Robert, Patreon supporter since August 2016.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 on Monday for another detective drama from the Golden Age of Radio.
Today's Mystery: A woman in her sixties is found dead next to her husband and he claims not to know why it happened.Original Radio Broadcast Date: June 28, 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: Candyce, Patreon supporter since October 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 on Monday for another detective drama from the Golden Age of Radio.
Today's Mystery:Joe Friday looks for the driver of a hit-and-run driver who struck two elderly women.Original Radio Broadcast Date: June 21, 1951Originating from HollywoodStarring: Jack Webb as Sergeant Joe Friday; Barton Yarborough as Sergeant Ben Romero; Peggy Webber; Herb ButterfieldSupport the show monthly at patreon.greatdetectives.netPatreon Supporter of the Day: Jim and Rachel, Patreon supporter Jim and Rachel, Patreon supporter since March 2016Support 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 on Monday for another detective drama from the Golden Age of Radio.
Today's Mystery: Joe Friday and Ben Romero investigate the disappearance of a rich society woman.Original Radio Broadcast Date: June 14, 1951Originating from HollywoodStarring: Jack Webb as Sergeant Joe Friday; Barton Yarborough as Sergeant Ben RomeroIvy-Style Article on Clipper Craft Clothes.Support the show monthly at patreon.greatdetectives.netPatreon Supporter of the Day: Rosa, Patreon supporter since January 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 on Monday for another detective drama from the Golden Age of Radio.
Today's Mystery:Joe Friday and Ben Romero investigate the disappearance of a ten-year-old boy.Original Radio Broadcast Date: June 7, 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: Kelly, Patreon supporter since July 2017.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 on Monday for another detective drama from the Golden Age of Radio.
Today's Mystery: Friday goes undercover to locate a high-grade heroin out of a luxury hotel.Original Radio Broadcast Date: May 31, 1951Originating from HollywoodStarring: Jack Webb as Sergeant Joe Friday; Barton Yarborough as Sergeant Ben Romero; Stacy Harris; Ralph MoodySupport the show monthly at patreon.greatdetectives.netPatreon Supporter of the Day: Robert, Patreon supporter since March 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 on Monday for another detective drama from the Golden Age of Radio.
Todays Mystery: Joe Friday and Ben Romero join forces with a US Postal inspector to correct a forger who is stealing and then cashing chOriginal Radio Broadcast Date: May 24, 1951Originating from HollywoodStarred: Jack Webb as Sergeant Joe Friday, Barton Yarborough as Sergeant Ben Romero, Herb Butterfield, Jack KruschenSupport the show monthly at patreon.greatdetectives.netPatreon Supporter of the Day: Mick, Patreon supporter since May 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 on Monday for another detective drama from the Golden Age of Radio.
Todays Mystery: A woman is shot in bed while sleeping with her seven year-old son.Original Radio Broadcast Date: May 17, 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: Martin, Patreon supporter since March 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 208-991-4783Become one of our friends on Facebook.Follow us on Instagram at http://instagram.com/greatdetectivesFollow us on Twitter@radiodetectivesJoin us again on Monday for another detective drama from the Golden Age of Radio.
Todays Mystery: Friday investigates a series of safe burglaries at a string of markets.Original Radio Broadcast Date: May 10, 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: Mark, Patreon supporter since March 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 208-991-4783Become one of our friends on Facebook.Follow us on Instagram at http://instagram.com/greatdetectivesFollow us on Twitter@radiodetectivesJoin us again on Monday for another detective drama from the Golden Age of Radio.
Today's Mystery: A woman is found shot in her apartment. The husband insists it's suicide, but the evidence seems to point to murder.Original Radio Broadcast Date: May 3, 1951Originating from HollywoodStarring: Jack Webb as Sergeant Joe Friday; Barton Yarborough as Sergeant Ben Romero; Herb Butterfield; Barney PhillipsSupport the show monthly at patreon.greatdetectives.netPatreon Supporter of the Day: Eidell, Patreon supporter since April 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 on Monday for another detective drama from the Golden Age of Radio.
Today's Mystery: A spate of thefts of GM cars leads Friday and Romero to investigate a particular salvage yard.Original Radio Broadcast Date: April 26, 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: Laura, Patreon supporter since June 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 on Monday for another detective drama from the Golden Age of Radio.
Today's Mystery: Joe Friday and Ben Romero search for an armed man who beat and robbed a Doctor and stole a supply of narcotics.Original Radio Broadcast Date: April 19, 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: Robert, 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 on Monday for another detective drama from the Golden Age of Radio.
Today's Mystery: A man was slugged and robbed but doesn't want to talk due to threats by the robbers.Original Radio Broadcast Date: April 12, 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: Brett, Patreon supporter since April 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 208-991-4783Become one of our friends on Facebook.Follow us on Instagram at http://instagram.com/greatdetectivesFollow us on Twitter@radiodetectivesJoin us again on Monday for another detective drama from the Golden Age of Radio.
Today's Mystery: An intoxicated man reports that his wife was murdered.Original Radio Broadcast Date: April 5, 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: Kpass, Patreon supporter since May 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 on Monday for another detective drama from the Golden Age of Radio.
Today's Mystery: A former vaudeville performer is murdered over worthless possessions in an old trunk.TVSoundtrack from a TV Episode that AIred January 4, 1954 based on a radio script from March 22, 1951 Originating from HollywoodStarring: Jack Webb as Sergeant Joe Friday; Ben Alexander as Officer Frank Smith; Dayton Lummis; Richard Garland; James Anderson; Lillian Powell; Emlen DaviesSupport the show monthly at patreon.greatdetectives.netPatreon Supporter of the Day: Mitch, Patreon supporter since October 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 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 on Monday for another detective drama from the Golden Age of Radio.
Today's Mystery:Joe Friday and Ben Romero investigate a carjacking.Original Radio Broadcast Date: March 15, 1951Originating from HollywoodStarring: Jack Webb as Sergeant Joe Friday; Barton Yarborough as Sergeant Ben Romero; Stacy HarrisSupport the show monthly at patreon.greatdetectives.netPatreon Supporter of the Day: Martin, Patreon supporter since March 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 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 on Monday for another detective drama from the Golden Age of Radio.
Today's Mystery: Joe Friday and Ben Romero investigates the murder of a cop on New Year's Eve.Original Radio Broadcast Date: March 8, 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: Stephanie, 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 on Monday for another detective drama from the Golden Age of Radio.
Today's Mystery: Joe Friday hunts for an escaped robber.Original Radio Broadcast Date: March 1, 1951Originating from HollywoodStarring: Jack Webb as Sergeant Joe Friday; Barton Yarborough as Sergeant Ben Romero; Ralph Moody; Barney PhillipsSupport the show monthly at patreon.greatdetectives.netPatreon Supporter of the Day: Michael, Patreon supporter since February 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 on Monday for another detective drama from the Golden Age of Radio.
Today's Mystery:Joe Friday and Ben Romero search for husband-and-wife con artists who are swindling local churches.Original Radio Broadcast Date: February 22, 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: Gary, Patreon supporter since August 2016.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 on Monday for another detective drama from the Golden Age of Radio.
Todays Mystery:Joe Friday and Ben Romero search for two missing four-year-old twin girls.Original Radio Broadcast Date: February 15, 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: 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 on Monday for another detective drama from the Golden Age of Radio.
Today's Mystery: Joe Friday and Ben Romero think they've found a man responsible for the disappearances of a dozen men.Original Radio Broadcast Date: February 8, 1950Originating from HollywoodStarring: Jack Webb as Sergeant Joe Friday; Barton Yarborough as Sergeant Ben Romero; Stacy HarrisSupport 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.netGive us a call at 208-991-4783Follow us on Instagram at http://instagram.com/greatdetectivesFollow us on Twitter @radiodetectivesJoin us again on Monday for another detective drama from the Golden Age of Radio.
Today's Mystery: Joe Friday and Ben Romero are called in to investigate when children in a wealthy neighborhood are begging door-to-door.Original Radio Broadcast Date: February 1, 1951Originating from HollywoodStarring: Jack Webb as Sergeant Joe Friday; Barton Yarborough as Sergeant Ben Romero; Stacy HarrisSupport the show monthly at 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 on Monday for another detective drama from the Golden Age of Radio.
Today's Mystery: Joe Friday and Ben Romero investigate who sold drugs to a high school senior who ended up dying under the influence in a car accident.Original Radio Broadcast Date: January 25, 1950Originating 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: Rosa, Patreon supporter since January 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 on Monday for another detective drama from the Golden Age of Radio.
Today's Mystery:Joe Friday investigates a series of hold-ups.Original Radio Broadcast Date: January 18, 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: Robert, Patreon supporters since AUgust 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 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 on Monday for another detective drama from the Golden Age of Radio.
Today's Mystery: Joe Friday and Ben Romero go to a building where a mentally disturbed man is threatening to jump off a 13-story building.Original Radio Broadcast Date: January 11, 1951Originating from HollywoodStarring: Jack Webb as Sergeant Joe Friday; Barton Yarborough as Sergeant Ben Romero; Stacy HarrisSupport the show monthly at patreon.greatdetectives.netPatreon Supporter of the Day: Emily, Patreon Supporter since February 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 on Monday for another detective drama from the Golden Age of Radio.
Today's Mystery: Joe Friday and Ben Romero are on the trail of The Rattlesnake Bandit, a sadistic robber who holds up couples in cars and inflicts violence for the pleasure of it.Original Radio Broadcast Date: January 4, 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: Amy, 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 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 on Monday for another detective drama from the Golden Age of Radio.
Today's Mystery: A prominent businessman disappears without a trace.Original Radio Broadcast Date: December 28, 1950Originating 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: Damien, Patreon supporter since March 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 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 on Monday for another detective drama from the Golden Age of Radio.
Todays Mystery: Joe Friday and Ben Romero deal with a dangerous armed robber who keeps escaping.Original Radio Broadcast Date: December 14, 1950Originating 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: Ja'ree, patreon supporter since June 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 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 on Monday for another detective drama from the Golden Age of Radio.
Today's Mystery: Joe Friday and Ben Romero investigate a racket that's taking advantage of teenage girls and getting them to pose for pornographic pictures.Original Radio Broadcast Date: December 7, 1950Originating from HollywoodStarring: Jack Webb as Sergeant Joe Friday; Barton Yarborough as Sergeant Ben Romero; Herb Butterfield; Stacy HarrisGet 17% off your purchase of the Fulton Fish Market (I receive a commission)Support the show monthly at patreon.greatdetectives.netPatreon Supporter of the Day: Eric, Patreon supporter since January 2022Support 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 on Monday for another detective drama from the Golden Age of Radio.
Today's Mystery: Joe Friday and Ben Romero investigate a series of fifteen market robberies.Original Radio Broadcast Date: November 30, 1950Originating 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: Liz, Patreon supporter since December 2023Support the show on a one-time basis at http://support.greatdetectives.net.Mail a donation to: Adam Graham, PO Box 15913, Boise, Idaho 83715Discussed in this episode:Wikipedia entry on Sylvester GrahamPetticoats and Pistols article on Graham BreadTake the listener survey at http://survey.greatdetectives.netGive us a call 208-991-4783Follow us on Instagram at http://instagram.com/greatdetectivesFollow us on Twitter @radiodetectivesJoin us again on Monday for another detective drama from the Golden Age of Radio.
Today's Mystery: Joe Friday and Ben Romero investigate a gang of conmen victimizing the loved ones of the recently deceased.Original Radio Broadcast Date: November 23, 1950Originating from HollywoodStarring: Jack Webb as Sergeant Joe Friday; Barton Yarborough as Sergeant Ben RomeroGet 10% off your purchase to Mollybz. (Commission applies)Support the show monthly at patreon.greatdetectives.netPatreon Supporter of the Day: Carol-Ann, Patreon supporter since April 2019Support 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 on Monday for another detective drama from the Golden Age of Radio.
Today's Mystery: A married couple is found murdered in their room with a dead parrot.Original Radio Broadcast Date: November 16, 1950Originating from HollywoodStarring: Jack Webb as Sergeant Joe Friday; Barton Yarborough as Sergeant Ben Romero; Herb Butterfield; Stacy HarrisSupport the show monthly at patreon.greatdetectives.netPatreon Supporter of the Day: Ben, Patreon Supporter since September 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 on Monday for another detective drama from the Golden Age of Radio.
Today's Mystery: Joe Friday and Ben Romero search for a three-day-old baby who was kidnapped from a local hospital.Original Radio Broadcast Date: November 9, 1950Originating 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: Carlotta, Patreon Supporter since May 2024Support 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 on Monday for another detective drama from the Golden Age of Radio.
Today's Mystery: A woman reports receiving threats for attending a new church.Original Radio Broadcast Date: November 2, 1950Originating from HollywoodStarring: Jack Webb as Sergeant Joe Friday; Barton Yarborough as Sergeant Ben Romero; Virginia GreggSupport the show monthly at patreon.greatdetectives.netPatreon Supporter of the Day: Pippen, Patreon supporter since March 2022.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 on Monday for another detective drama from the Golden Age of Radio.
Todays Mystery: At Christmastime, Joe Friday and Ben Romero try to find a missing daughter from Utah.Original Radio Broadcast Date: July 28, 1949Originating from HollywoodStarring: Jack Webb as Sergeant Joe Friday; Barton Yarborough as Sergeant Ben Romero; Raymond Burr as Sergeant Ed Backstrand, Chief of Detectives; Herb ButterfieldSupport the show monthly at patreon.greatdetectives.netPatreon Supporter of the Day: Russell, Patreon Supporter since October 2016.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 on Monday for another detective drama from the Golden Age of Radio.
Today's Mystery: Joe Friday goes undercover to complete a large drug buy.Original Radio Broadcast Date: October 26, 1950Originating from HollywoodStarring: Jack Webb as Sergeant Joe Friday; Barton Yarborough as Sergeant Ben Romero; Stacy Harris; Herb ButterfieldSupport the show monthly at patreon.greatdetectives.netPatreon Supporter of the Day: Vincent, 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 on Monday for another detective drama from the Golden Age of Radio.
Today's Mystery: Joe Friday and Ben Romero are assigned to investigate the case of a motherly lady who has written more than a thousand bad checks over nine years.Original Radio Broadcast Date: October 19, 1950Originating 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:David, Patreon supporter since January 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 on Monday for another detective drama from the Golden Age of Radio.
Today's Mystery: Joe Friday and Ben Romero investigate a phony psychiatrist who burgled the house of a patient he'd hypnotized.Original Radio Broadcast Date: October 12, 1950Originating from HollywoodStarring: Jack Webb as Sergeant Joe Friday; Barton Yarborough as Sergeant Ben Romero; Jack Kruschen; William Johnstone.Support the show monthly at patreon.greatdetectives.netPatreon Supporter of the Day: Ron, Patreon supporter since March 2022.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 on Monday for another detective drama from the Golden Age of Radio.
Today's Mystery: Joe Friday and Ben Romero search for an armed robber who shot and killed a clerk.Original Radio Broadcast Date: October 5, 1950Originating from HollywoodStarring: Jack Webb as Sergeant Joe Friday; Barton Yarborough as Sergeant Ben Romero; Herb Butterfield; Jack KruschenSupport the show monthly at patreon.greatdetectives.netPatreon Supporter of the Day: Maggi, Patreon supporter since January 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 on Monday for another detective drama from the Golden Age of Radio.
Today's Mystery: A man reports that his ex-boss tried to hire him to murder his wife.Original Radio Broadcast Date: September 28, 1950Originating 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:Stephen, Patreon supporter since July 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 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 on Monday for another detective drama from the Golden Age of Radio.
Today's Mystery: A twelve-year-old and a grandfather return from a trip to Indiana to find all their belongings from their home stolen.Original Radio Broadcast Date: September 21, 1950Originating 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: Michael, Patreon Supporter since August 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 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 on Monday for another detective drama from the Golden Age of Radio.
Today's Mystery: Friday and Romero investigate a robbery and shooting at a bakery.Original Radio Broadcast Date: September 14, 1950Originating 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: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 on Monday for another detective drama from the Golden Age of Radio.
Today's Mystery: Joe Friday and Ben Romero are called in when an elderly couple disappears.Original Radio Broadcast Date: September 7, 1950Originating 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: Hilve, Patreon Supporter since December 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 on Monday for another detective drama from the Golden Age of Radio.
Today's Mystery: Joe Friday and Ben Romero search for a check forger who's been passing checks at small businesses.Original Radio Broadcast Date: August 31, 1950Originating from HollywoodStarring: Jack Webb as Sergeant Joe Friday; Barton Yarborough as Sergeant Ben Romero; Peggy Webber; Herb ButterfieldSupport the show monthly at patreon.greatdetectives.netPatreon Supporter of the Day: April, Patreon supporter since February 2017.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 on Monday for another detective drama from the Golden Age of Radio.
Todays Mystery: Joe Friday and Ben Romero join an inter-agency search for a missing Highway Patrol Officer.Original Radio Broadcast Date: August 24, 1950Originating from HollywoodStarred: Jack Webb as Sergeant Joe Friday, Barton Yarborough as Sergeant Ben Romero, Raymond Burr, Herb Butterfield, Stacy HarrisSupport the show monthly at patreon.greatdetectives.netPatreon Supporter of the Day: Mark, Patreon Supporter since January 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 ourfriends on Facebook.Follow us on Instagram at http://instagram.com/greatdetectivesFollow us on Twitter@radiodetectivesJoin us again on Monday for another detective drama from the Golden Age of Radio.
Today's Mystery: Joe Friday and Ben Romero investigate when a young lawyer's office is vandalized.Original Radio Broadcast Date: August 17, 1950Originating 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:Alexandra, Patreon Supporter since September 2016.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 on Monday for another detective drama from the Golden Age of Radio.