Best Host Jon Hagadorn. All stories in public domain Podcasts (2024)

In October of 2009 the Jamison Family (Bobby, aged 44, Sherilynn, aged 40, and Madison, age 6), packed thir pickup truck into drove into a nearby state forest, apparently to camp. Three days later their pickup truck was discovered by hunters with their malnourished dog inside and all their belongings, including ID and phones, as well as $32,000 in …

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THE JOAN GALE MURDER CASE and THE ROBERT SEGURA MURDER CASE BROADWAY IS MY BEAT 59:21

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Two great detective episodes from the 50's classic Brtoadway is My BeatBy me

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JOHN LOMAX MURDER CASE and MARY MURDOCK MURDER CASE BROADWAY IS MY BEAT 59:42

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Two great episodes of Broadway is My Beat especially for 1001 listenersBy me

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GO AWAY, DIXIE GILLIAN and SAM TOLLIVER PAT NOVAK FOR HIRE 1:00:15

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Go Away Dixie Gillian: Novak is hired by a woman to frighten Dixiee Gillian by telling him a man named Adrian wants him to leave town in the morning. Sam Tolliver: Pat's old friend Sam wants a quick favor, but when the deal goes down,Pat has to track down Sam to clear his own name of a murder charge. Check o0ut www.bestof1001stories.com for all 11 …

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FATHER LEAHY and SHIRT MIX-UP AT THE LAUNDRY PAT NOVAK...FOR HIRE 57:46

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Father Leahy: A concerned priest hires Pat to pick up a prison escapee once under his care. A small detour before returning the prisoner leads to a big pot of trouble for Novak Shirt Mix-up A The Laundry: Pat's laundry gets mixed up with another customer's, and when Pat tracks down the other customer to swap packages, he finds himself mixed up in t…

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THE HELEN CAROL MURDER CASE BROADWAY IS MY BEAT 14:14

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This time the Lt. has his hands full...a tough murder case at Broadway is my Beat- also check 1001 Radio Days for more of the sameBy me

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THE HAROLD CLARK MURDER CASE and THE LAUREN BURTON MURDER CASE BROADWAY IS MY BEAT 1:13:41

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Two great episodes of Broadway is My Beat from back in the days when DA's were honest guysBy me

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THE QUIET MAGPIE and THE UNSOUND SOUND ADVENTURES OF PHILIP MARLOWE 55:06

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Two great detective shows from The Adventures of Philip Marlowe starring Gerald MohrBy me

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THE TORI JONES MURDER CASE and THE HENRY BAKER MURDER CASE BROADWAY IS MY BEAT 1:01:02

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Broadway Is My Beat appeared on CBS radio from 1946 to 1951 and is recognized as one of the best cop/detective shows on old time radio. To catch all our shows and episodes check out www.bestof1001stories.com!By me

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THE BIG GENIUS and THE BIG BOBO DRAGNET 54:03

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Two great episodes from Dragnet starring Jack WebbBy me

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THE BIG CONVERTIBLE and THE BIG RUSH DRAGNET 48:46

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Two great episodes of Dragnet starring Jack Webb as Sgt.Joe FridayBy me

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THE VAL DANE MURDER CASE and THE MEI LING MURDER CASE BROADWAY IS MY BEAT 59:33

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Two episodes from CBS hit drama Broadway is My BeatBy me

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THE JANE NARWELL MURDER CASE and THE SILKS BERGEN CASE BROADWAY IS MY BEAT 59:48

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Broadway is my Beat is well written , produced, and acted. The show features a tough New York City street cop with a nose for solving crimes.By me

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THE KILLER KIN MATTER and THE TOO MUCH MONEY MATTER 43:06

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Bob Bailey stars as America's favorite insurance detective in two episodes of the hit show 'Yours Truly, Johnny Dollar.By me

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THE TWISTED TWIN MATTER and THE DEADLY DEBT MATTER YOURS TRULY, JOHNNY DOLLAR 46:06

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Two great episodes from your favorite insurance investigator Johnny Dollar. For more Johnny Dopllar and Dragnet check out 1001 Radio Days podcast!By me

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THE BIG SEIGE and THE BIG SISTERS DRAGNET 53:06

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Two great episodes from the award-winning police documentary Dragnet starring Jack Webb.By me

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THE BIG REVISION and THE BIG SQUEALER DRAGNET 49:51

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Two great 50's cop shows starring Jack Webbb as Sgt.Joe FridayBy me

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THE BIG TIE and THE BIG DEAL DRAGNET 48:52

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Two great episodes of Dragnet, the radio cop show that used the actual files of the Los Angeles police Force and the brainchild of Jack Webb.By me

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THE BIG DEATH and THE BIG NO TOOTH DRAGNET 48:25

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Two episodes of the classic 50's cop show Dragnet starring Jack Webbb as Sgt. Joe FridayBy me

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THE BOUNCING BETTY CAPER and THE BETRAYAL IN BUMPUS HELL ADVENTURES OF SAM SPADE 51:08

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Two great adventures from Sam Spade and his terrific cheerleader EffieBy me

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THE OVERTURE CAPER and THE APPLE OF EVE THE ADVENTURES OF SAM SPADE 58:54

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Howard Duff stars as Sam Spade in two more detective adventures!By me

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THE DONNINGTON AFFAIR and THE RESURRECTION OF FATHER BROWN 1:22:16

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Father Brown is a fictional Roman Catholic priest and amateur detective who is featured in 53 short stories published between 1910 and 1936 written by English novelist G. K. Chesterton. Father Brown solves mysteries and crimes using his intuition and keen understanding of human nature.By me

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THE STRANGE CRIME OF JOHN BOULOIS and THE FAIRY TALE OF FATHER BROWN 1:18:19

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Father Brown is a fictional Roman Catholic priest and amateur detective who is featured in 53 short stories published between 1910 and 1936 written by English novelist G. K. Chesterton. Father Brown solves mysteries and crimes using his intuition and keen understanding of human nature.By ME

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LIFELINE and SNEAK ASSASSIN BARRIE CRAIG, CONFIDENTIAL INVESTIGATOR 55:58

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Two great episodes starring William Gargon as Barrie Craig.By me

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HAY IS FOR HOMICIDE and GHOSTS DON'T DIE IN BED BARRIE CRAIG, CONFIDENTIAL INVESTIGATOR 56:27

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Two great episodes of Barrie Craig, Confidential Investigator , starring William Gargon as Barrie Craig.By me

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THE BIG MANNIKIN and THE BIG KEY DRAGNET 52:10

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Sgt.Joe Friday and the L.A. Police Force are busy solving crimes and punishing the bad guys- mwhich is what makes the old days great. No crooked DA's to let them loose after they've created havoc. Join us at www.bestof1001stories for thousands of archives episodes at 11 of our 1001 podcasts.By me

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THE MERRIL KENT MATTER and THE YOUNGSTOWN CREDIT GROUP MATTER YOURS TRULY, JOHNNY DOLLAR 58:29

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Make sure to book your next cab with Johnny Dollar Cab Company and ride from Harford MA to New York City for $2!By me

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THE TOLLHOUSE THEFT MATTER and THE HANNIBAL MURPHY MATTER YOURS TRULY, JOHNNY DOLLAR 58:12

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Two great episodes of Yours Truly, Johnny Dollar- America's greatest insurance investigator. Make sure to book your next flight with Johnny Dollar Airlines and fly from Hartford MA to LA for $95! Check out our new website at www.bestof1001stories.comBy me

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DRAGNET TRIPLE PLAY THE BIG LISTEN, THE BIG BILL, THE BIG SWITCH 1:50:19

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Createdn by Jack Webb with the support of the Los Angeles Police Dapartment, Dragnet was a huge radio hit for years, portraying the men and women who worked for the department as real people who worked hard to uphold the law and protect the citizens.By me

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FINAL DEUCE and PANIC ON MULBERRY STREET THE WHISTLER 55:50

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The Whistler was one of the most succesful radio shows of its time and was sponsored by Sugnal Oil. In every episode a person's criminal acts are revealed by the narrator- the Whistler-- so that the listener has a front row seat to the mystery/drama.By me

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MID-SUMMER LUNACY and BLOOD MONEY BARRIE CRAIG CONFIDENTIALINVESTIGATOR 57:58

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This detective show, which was one of NBC's best next to Dragnet, ran from 1951 to 1955. It starred William Gargon as Barrie Craig, and what made this role special was that Gargon actually had experience as a P.I. It shows through in his work- great stuff from the golden days of radio! Enjoy all the episodes our 9+ 1001 shows have to offer now at w…

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FOR LOVE OF MURDER and BARGAIN DEATH BASEMENT BARRIE CRAIG CONFIDENTIAL INVESTIGATOR 59:20

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This detective show, which was one of NBC's best next to Dragnet, ran from 1951 to 1955. It starred William Gargon as Barrie Craig, and what made this role special was that Gargon actually had experience as a P.I. It shows through in his work- great stuff from the golden days of radio! Enjoy all the episodes our 9+ 1001 shows have to offer now at w…

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MURDER BY ERROR and DEATH BUYS A BEDROOM BARRIE CRAIG CONFIDENTIAL INVESTIGATOR 59:50

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This detective show, which was one of NBC's best next to Dragnet, ran from 1951 to 1955. It starred William Gargon as Barrie Craig, and what made this role special was that Gargon actually had experience as a P.I. It shows through in his work- great stuff from the golden days of radio! Enjoy all the episodes our 9+ 1001 shows have to offer now at w…

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THE CORPSE WHO WAS WRONG and THE TOUGH GUY BARRIE CRAIG CONFIDENTIAL INVESTIGATOR 59:45

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This detective show, which was one of NBC's best next to Dragnet, ran from 1951 to 1955. It starred William Gargon as Barrie Craig, and what made this role special was that Gargon actually had experience as a P.I. It shows through in his work- great stuff from the golden days of radio! Enjoy all the episodes our 9+ 1001 shows have to offer now at w…

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THE INDIAN CAPER and THE HONEST THIEF ADVENTURES OF SAM SPADE 50:46

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I wish I had Effie answering phones for me. Sam Spade is a lucky man. Two Sam Spade adventures for you today. Check ut our new website and join our mailing list www.Bestof1001Stories.com.By me

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THE MEDIUM WAS RARE and SOUND AND UNSOUND ADVENTURES OF PHILIP MARLOWE 58:57

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Two great episodes from Adventures of Philip MarloweBy me

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NETHER NETHER LAND and YOUNG MAN'S FANCY ADVENTURES OF PHILIP MARLOWE 57:58

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Nether Nether Land- A woman wakes Marlowe up in his apartment and then disappears Young Man's Fancy- Marlowe becomes concerned about the activities of a young man in his neighborhood who is operatingn a fruit standBy me

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THE BIG BONE and THE SEASIDE SABBATICAL ADVENTURES OF PHILIP MARLOWE 58:36

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From the creative mnd of Raymond Chandler comes the hard -boiled detective Philip Marlowe- two episodes today!

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THE FINAL PAYMENT and THE WHITE CARNATION ADVENTURES OF PHILIP MARLOWE 59:03

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Two great detective adventures of Philip Marlowe, radio''s favorite private investigator.By me

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THE SOFT SPOT and THE FIFTH MASK ADVENTURES OF PHILIP MARLOWE 58:50

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Two great episodes from Raymoind Chandler's famous detective Philip Marlowe- Enjoy!By me

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THE DARK TUNNEL and THE COLLECTOR'S ITEM ADVENTURES OF PHILIP MARLOWE 59:06

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The Dark Tunnel- It's been a long day and Marlowe just wasnts to get home, but as he walks to his car he sees a young guy he knows being beaten The Collector's Item-Marlowe is hired to keep an eye on a rare cofedreate coin but when his hirer gets murdered Marlowe vows revengeBy me

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THE PARROT'S BED and THE QUIET MAGPIE ADVENTURES OF PHILIP MARLOWE 54:54

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The Parrot;'s Bed-n Marlow is looking for Max Louderback but instead he finds a dark-haired, green-eyed dame with a parrot named Captain Macgregor The Quiet Magpie-Vincent Calloway is being tried for the murder of his father but he insists he didn't do it. Marlowe to the rescue.By me

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MARLOWE TRIPLE PLAY: THE IRON COFFIN, THE LAST WISH, AND THE GLASS DONKEY 1:26:36

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The Iron Coffin- Marlowe receives a call from a woman who fears her daughrter has disappeared into the 16th century The Last Wish-Marlowe is hired to find a dying father's son and the job isn't as easy as it sounds The Glass Donkey-Marlowe gets a call telling him one of his steady girlfriends has been shot.. He strats questioning people about motiv…

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BEWARE THE WALKING DOG and THE LOST LADY BARRIE CRAIG, CONFIDENTIAL INVESTIGATOR 57:35

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Two more great detective shows starring William Gargon as Barrie Craig, Confidential investigator.By me

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SCREAM FOR MURDER and THE 13TH GUEST BARRIE CRAIG, CONFIDENTIAL INVESTIGATOR 59:16

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One of the best detective radio shows of the 50's!By me

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KITCHENS COME WITH KNIVES and FOG OVER MURDER BARRIE CRAIG, CONFIDENTIAL INVESTIGATOR 58:56

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This very popular radio show ran from 1951 to 1955, and starred William Gargon as the laconic Barrie Craig. Gargon had worked as a private eye in his younger days and deliverted some great acting in this series.By me

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THE CASE OF AL SIMEONE and THE CASE OF THE RUMBOLT VAULT GANGBUSTERS 44:54

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Gangbusters aired on CBS radio and was popular on radio for 21 years. The show featured true stories from the FBI files and was supported by J. Edgar Hoover, although Hoover often disagreed with producer Lord's attempt to dramatize the show. Join us at 1001 Heroes for Skies of Thunder (Pt 2)- the true story of the Allies WWII effort to fly supplies…

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THE CASE OF MATTHEW CEZZARA and THE CASE OF BLACKIE THOMPSON GANGBUSTERS 52:24

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Gangbusters aired on CBS radio from 1936 to 1957 and was produced by Phillips Lord under the watchful eye of FBI director J. Edgar Hoover. Hoover wanted realism while Lord agreed but wanted drama- so the two were often at odds. Listen to Tarzan The Untamed at 1001 Stories For the Road (Our 3rd Tarzan adventure)…

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THE SATURDAY NIGHT MATTER and THE FALSE ALARM MATTER YOURS TRULY, JOHNNY DOLLAR 49:47

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Bob Bailey stars as Johnny Dollar, the insurance investigator who never met a job he couldn't do, provided he could freewheel with his expense account. 'Yours Truly, Johnny Dollar' was one of the best on radio for 13 years.By me

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