Best Bob Drummond Podcasts (2024)

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Dragnet: The Big Smart Guy (EP4454) 32:19

1h ago32:19

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Todays Mystery: A woman is murdered in the apartment she shares with her husband. Original Radio Broadcast Date: June 8, 1950 Originating from Hollywood Starred: Jack Webb as Sergeant Joe Friday, Barton Yarborough as Sergeant Ben Romero, Herb Butterfield Support the show monthly at patreon.greatdetectives.net Patreon Supporter of the Day:Teresa, Pa…

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Mr. Chameleon: The Murder Clue of the Embalmed Body (EP4452) 34:41

2h ago34:41

34:41

Today's Mystery: An embalmed body is found in the back of a speeding station wagon. Original Radio Broadcast Date: September 14, 1949 Originating from New York City Starring: Karl Swenson as Mister Chameleon; Frank Butler as Sergeant Dave Arnold Support the show monthly at https://patreon.greatdetectives.net Patreon Supporter of the Day: Jeff, Patr…

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Yours Truly Johnny Dollar: The Melancholy Memory Matter (EP4453) 42:05

2h ago42:05

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Today's Mystery: Johnny is called in to investigate the disappearance of a major league pitcher. Original Radio Broadcast Date: April 28, 1957 Originating from Hollywood Starring: Bob Bailey as Johnny Dollar; Virginia Gregg; Lillian Buyeff; Richard Beals; Barney Phillips; Frank Nelson; Harry Bartell; Richard Crenna; Lawrence Dobkin; Tom Hanley When…

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Broadway's My Beat: Ruth Jennings (EP4451) 36:47

19m ago36:47

36:47

Today's Mystery: Danny has to mediate between a young woman who wants to find her father, and her ex-convict father, who wants the state to tell her that he's dead. Original Radio Broadcast Date: May 22, 1949 Originating in New York City Starring: Anthony Ross as Lieutenant Danny Clover; Art Carney; Jean Carson; Nancy Franklin; Charles Penman; Juli…

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Bulldog Drummond: Murder in the Death House (EP4450) 36:23

13m ago36:23

36:23

Today's Mystery: Bulldog Drummond goes to visit a man he sent to death row, who has information he wants to trade for clemency. Drummond finds him dead in his cell. Original Radio Broadcast Date: September 10, 1945 Originating in New York Starring: Ned Wever as Bulldog Drummond; Luis Van Rooten as Denny Support the show monthly at https://patreon.g…

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The Falcon: The Case of the Witty Widow (EP4449) 34:21

32m ago34:21

34:21

Today's Mystery:A blackmailer is murdered and suspicion falls on the woman he was blackmailing. Original Radio Broadcast Date: March 18, 1951 Originating from New York Starring: Les Damon as the Falcon; Ken Lynch as Sergeant Corbett Support the show monthly at patreon.greatdetectives.net Patreon Supporter of the Day: Mike, Patreon Supporter since M…

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Dragnet: The Big Fake (EP4448) 32:47

1h ago32:47

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Today's Mystery: A man accuses a police officer of robbing and beating him. Original Radio Broadcast Date: June 1, 1950 Originating from Hollywood Starring: Jack Webb as Sergeant Joe Friday; Barton Yarborough as Sergeant Ben Romero Support the show monthly at patreon.greatdetectives.net Patreon Supporter of the Day: Jim, Patreon Supporter Since Jan…

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Yours Truly Johnny Dollar: The Ming Toy Murphy Matter (EP4447) 36:41

28m ago36:41

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Today's Mystery: Johnny is called in by an eccentric insured man to find his missing "talking" Pekinese dog. Original Radio Broadcast Date: April 14, 1957 Originating from Hollywood Starring: Bob Bailey as Johnny Dollar; Virginia Gregg; G. Stanley Jones; Herb Ellis; Joseph Kearns; Jay Novello; Bill James; Howard McNear When making your travel plans…

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Mr. Chameleon: The Case of the Snarling Corpse (EP4446) 40:21

5d ago40:21

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Today's Mystery: Mr. Chameleon is called in when a doctor suspects that a man who died of lockjaw was actually murdered. Original Radio Broadcast Date: September 7, 1949 Originating from New York City Starring: Karl Swenson as Mister Chameleon; Frank Butler as Sergeant Dave Arnold Support the show monthly at https://patreon.greatdetectives.net Patr…

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Broadway's My Beat: The Rita Rondell Murder Case (EP4445) 41:34

24m ago41:34

41:34

Today's Mystery: A young businessman from Arkansas reports that a woman tried to blackmail him. Then she's found dead. Original Radio Broadcast Date: May 1, 1949 Originating in New York CityStarring: Anthony Ross as Lieutenant Danny Clover; Jeanne Carson; John Forsyth Support the show monthly at https://patreon.greatdetectives.net Patreon Supporter…

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Bulldog Drummond: Help Wanted (EP4444) 39:13

1d ago39:13

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Today's Mystery:Captain Drummond leaves town on a train. A man dies while asking him to be paged at the train station. Denny hires his own valet and sets out to solve the case himself. Original Radio Broadcast Date: August 13, 1945 Originating in New York Starring: Luis Van Rooten as Denny Support the show monthly at https://patreon.greatdetectives…

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The Falcon: The Case of the Unsilent Butler (EP4443) 35:55

4h ago35:55

35:55

Today's Mystery:Mike has to protect a model for a new oil detector from an unscrupulous private investigator. Original Radio Broadcast Date: March 11, 1951 Originating from New York Starring: Les Damon as the Falcon; Ralph Bell; Maurice Tarplin; Elspeth Eric Support the show monthly at patreon.greatdetectives.net Patreon Supporter of the Day: Steve…

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Ellery Queen: The Vanishing Magician (Encore) (EP4442e) 36:53

1h ago36:53

36:53

An old vaudeville magician makes a wager for $25,000 that he can disappear from a house under the nose of New York’s finest. Original Air Date: November 6, 1943 Originating in New York Starring Sidney Smith as Ellery Queen Support the show monthly at https://patreon.greatdetectives.net Support the show on a one-time basis at http://support.greatdet…

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Ellery Queen: Adventure of the Circus Train (Encore) (EP4442) 38:12

9h ago38:12

38:12

A long-time circus owner is murdered on a train. Original Air Date: March 27, 1943 Originated in New York Stars: Carleton Young as Ellery Queen Support the show monthly at https://patreon.greatdetectives.net Support the show on a one-time basis at http://support.greatdetectives.net. Mail a donation to: Adam Graham, PO Box 15913, Boise, Idaho 83715 …

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Yours Truly Johnny Dollar: The Alvin Summers Matter Omnibus (Encore) (EP4441) 1:23:26

1d ago1:23:26

1:23:26

Today's Mystery:Johnny goes to Mexico in search of a man who embezzled $75,000 Original Radio Broadcast Dates:October 24-28, 1955 Originated from HollywoodStars: Bob Bailey as Johnny Dollar, Virginia Gregg, Marvin Miller, Don Diamond, Tony Barrett, Parley BaerIncludes portion of interview with John Abbott. Listen to the full interview here. When ma…

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Yours Truly Johnny Dollar: The Valentine Matter Omnibus (Encore) (EP4440) 1:13:59

2d ago1:13:59

1:13:59

Today's Mystery: Johnny initially comes to New Orleans to investigate a hotel theft but becomes involved in finding out who’s making attempts on life of a retired Prohibition-era Racketeer Original Radio Broadcast Dates: October 31-November 4, 1955 Originated from Hollywood Stars: Bob Bailey as Johnny Dollar, Lillian Buyeff, Betty Lou Gerson, Barne…

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Forecast: Deductions Deluxe: The Problem of the Painted Poddle (Encore) (EP4439) 40:09

3d ago40:09

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Private Detective Roger Boon is called in to find out why a wealthy woman’s poodle was painted green. Originated in Hollywood Starring: Adolphe Menjou, Verree Teasdale Original Air Date: July 28, 1941 Support the show monthly at patreon.greatdetectives.net Support the show on a one-time basis at http://support.greatdetectives.net. Mail a donation t…

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The Thin Man: Nora's Night Out (Encore) (EP4438) 28:53

4d ago28:53

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Nora is out all night, breaks a mirror, and asks another man to marry her. Nick suspects she's been drugged. Things get even more serious when they find a corpse. Original Air Date: October 6, 1944 Originating in New YorkStarring David Gothard as Nick Charles, Claudia Morgan as Nora Charles Support the show monthly at https://patreon.greatdetective…

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The Thin Man: The Case of the Wandering Corpse (Encore) (EP4437) 32:52

5d ago32:52

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A corpse disappears along with a necklace, Nick bought for Nora as an anniversary present, and its place is another corpse. Original Air Date: October 10, 1943 Originating in New YorkStarred: Les Damon as Nick Charles, Claudia Morgan as Nora Charles Support the show monthly at https://patreon.greatdetectives.net Support the show on a one-time basis…

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Lux Radio Theater: The Thin Man (Encore) (EP4436e) 1:08:22

6d ago1:08:22

1:08:22

Nick Charles, a retired private detective, is drawn back to detection with the insistence of his wife, Nora, when a former client is suspected of several murders. Original Air Date: June 8, 1936 Originating in Hollywood Starring: William Powell as Nick Charles; Myrna Loy as Nora Charles Support the show monthly at https://patreon.greatdetectives.ne…

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Dragnet: The Big Key (EP4436) 35:48

7d ago35:48

35:48

Todays Mystery:The big clue to who left a woman's body in a churchyard is a key found near her body. Original Radio Broadcast Date: May 25, 1950 Originating from HollywoodStarring: Jack Webb as Sergeant Joe Friday; Barton Yarborough as Sergeant Ben Romero Support the show monthly at patreon.greatdetectives.net Patreon Supporter of the Day: Shannon,…

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Yours Truly Johnny Dollar: The Clever Chemist Matter (EP4435) 36:51

8d ago36:51

36:51

Today's Mystery:Johnny is sent to New Jersey to investigate an allegation by an insured's daughter that her father, a famous chemist, was pressured into changing his beneficiary to his research partner. Original Radio Broadcast Date: March 17, 1957 Originating from HollywoodStarring: Bob Bailey as Johnny Dollar; Virginia Gregg; Harry Bartell; Howar…

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Mr. Chameleon: The Mistreated Wife Murder Case (EP4434) 41:56

9d ago41:56

41:56

Today's Mystery:Mr. Chameleon investigates the murder of a wealthy abusive husband. Original Radio Broadcast Date: August 31, 1941 Originating from New York CityStarring: Karl Swenson as Mister Chameleon; Frank Butler as Sergeant Dave Arnold Support the show monthly at https://patreon.greatdetectives.net Patreon Supporter of the Day: Loren, Patreon…

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Broadway's My Beat: A Fixed Prize Fight (EP4433) 39:56

10d ago39:56

39:56

Today's Mystery:Danny suspects a prize fight involving a promising young boxer is going to be fixed. Original Radio Broadcast Date: March 27, 1949 Originating in New York CityStarring: Anthony Ross as Lieutenant Danny Clover; Gilbert Mack; Jean Carson; Julie Stevens; William Quinn; James Goss; Peter Capell; Paul Luther; Ted Jewett Support the show …

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Bulldog Drummond: The Dinner of Death (EP4432) 38:13

11d ago38:13

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Today's Mystery:The District Attorney is poisoned with a cocktail before a banquet honoring a crusading reporter. Original Radio Broadcast Date: April 23, 1945 Today’s program was provided by Radio Archives. Email detectives@radioarchives.com to get a free audiobook, a free ebook, and free old time radio collection. Originating in New YorkStarring:…

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The Falcon: The Case of the Gangster's Girl (EP4431) 31:27

18d ago31:27

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Today's Mystery:The girlfriend of a man in the numbers racket hires The Falcon to get her boyfriend sent to prison so she can get away from him. Original Radio Broadcast Date: March 4, 1951 Originating from New YorkStarring: Les Damon as The Falcon; Jan Miner; Larry Haines; Bill Zuckert Support the show monthly at patreon.greatdetectives.net Patreo…

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Yours Truly Johnny Dollar: The Chesapeake Fraud Matter Omnibus (Encore) (EP4430e) 1:09:36

13d ago1:09:36

1:09:36

Today's Mystery:Johnny goes to Baltimore to investigate a credible report of an allegedly dead man, whose insurance policy was paid out, being seen alive in Denver. Original Release Date: September 7, 2014 Original Radio Broadcast Dates: October 17-21, 1955 Originating from Hollywood Starring: Bob Bailey as Johnny Dollar; Jeanne Bates; D. J. Thomps…

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Dragnet: The Big Pug (EP4430) 36:31

14d ago36:31

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Today's Mystery:Joe Friday and Ben Romero search for two men who robbed and beat an elderly cafe owner. Original Radio Broadcast Date: May 18, 1950 Originating from HollywoodStarring: Jack Webb as Sergeant Joe Friday; Barton Yarborough as Sergeant Ben Romero; Herb Butterfield Support the show monthly at patreon.greatdetectives.net Patreon Supporter…

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Yours Truly Johnny Dollar: The Suntan Oil Matter (EP4429) 37:19

15d ago37:19

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Today's Mystery:Johnny goes to Palm Springs to investigate the theft of a $75,000 necklace owned by the wife of a wealthy wildcat oilman. Original Radio Broadcast Date: March 10, 1957 Originating from HollywoodStarring: Bob Bailey as Johnny Dollar; Barbara Eiler; Paula Winslowe; Forrest Lewis; Frank Nelson; Sam Edwards; Austin Green; Shepard Menken…

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Mr. Chameleon: The Vacation Murder Case (EP4428) 41:50

16d ago41:50

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Today's Mystery:While on vacation, Mr. Chameleon is called on to investigate a murder and the theft of a $100,000 diamond brooch at a resort. Original Radio Broadcast Date: August 24, 1949 Originating from New York City Starring: Karl Swenson as Mister Chameleon Support the show monthly at https://patreon.greatdetectives.net Patreon Supporter of th…

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Broadway's My Beat: The Andrew Jenkins Case (EP4427) 42:09

17d ago42:09

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Today's Mystery:A woman visiting New York from Indiana for her anniversary reports her husband missing. Original Radio Broadcast Date: March 6, 1949 Originating in New York City Starring: Anthony Ross as Lieutenant Danny Clover; Tom Hoyer; Charlotte Holland; Frank Butler; Jean Carson; Maurice Godfield Support the show monthly at https://patreon.gre…

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Bulldog Drummond: The Case of the Double Death (EP4426) 33:45

18d ago33:45

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Today's Mystery: While Drummond and Denny are dining at a restaurant, Denny's hat and umbrella disappear. Then Denny is arrested for murder based on the hat and umbrella being found at the murder scene. Original Radio Broadcast Date:April 16, 1945 Originating in New York:Starring: Ned Wever as Bulldog Drummond, Luis Van Rooten as Denny Support the …

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The Falcon: The Case of the Practical Choker (EP4425) 39:13

19d ago39:13

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Today's Mystery:Mike is hired by a gambler who is suspsected of murdering a man who owed him a large debt. Original Radio Broadcast Date: February 25, 1951 Originating from New York Starring: Les Damon as the Falcon; Ken Lynch as Sergeant Corbett; Mandel Kramer; Ann WilliamsArticle on the history of laws on margarine Support the show monthly at htt…

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Yours Truly Johnny Dollar: The Molly K. Matter Omnibus (Encore) (EP4424e) 1:08:53

20d ago1:08:53

1:08:53

Original Release Date: August 31, 2014 Today's Mystery:Johnny investigates the sinking of a boat with a $500,000 insurance policy and a captain who tries to stop him from getting to the truth. Original Radio Broadcast Dates: October 10-14, 1956 Originating from Hollywood Starring: Bob Bailey as Johnny Dollar; Virginia Gregg; Peter Leeds; Barney Phi…

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Dragnet: The Big Knife (EP4424) 35:53

1M ago35:53

35:53

Today's Mystery:Joe Friday and Ben Romero are summoned to a local high school where there have been a series of knifings of female students. Original Radio Broadcast Date: May 11, 1950 Originating from HollywoodStarring: Jack Webb as Sergeant Joe Friday; Barton Yarborough as Sergeant Ben Romero Support the show monthly at patreon.greatdetectives.ne…

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Yours Truly Johnny Dollar: The Meek Memorial Matter (EP4423) 46:34

22d ago46:34

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Today's Mystery:Johnny investigates the theft of a first draft of the Gettysburg Address from a private museum in New Bedford, Massachusetts, which is owned by a wealthy, blind woman. Original Radio Broadcast Date: March 3, 1957 Originating from HollywoodStarring: Bob Bailey as Johnny Dollar; Lawrence Dobkin; Marvin Miller; Bert Holland; Virginia G…

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Mr. Chameleon: The Case of the Murdered Movie Star (EP4422) 51:48

23d ago51:48

51:48

Today's Mystery:A snobbish "gentleman" movie star is murdered. Original Radio Broadcast Date:August 17, 1949 Originating from New York City Starring: Karl Swenson as Mister Chameleon Support the show monthly at https://patreon.greatdetectives.net Support the show on a one-time basis at http://support.greatdetectives.net. Mail a donation to: Adam Gr…

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Dangerous Assignment: Picking up a Bomb (EP4421) 31:21

24d ago31:21

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Today's Mystery: Steve is called to Saigon when a reporter tried to blackmail him into carrying a suitcase containing a bomb. Original Radio Broadcast Date:July 8, 1953 Originated in HollywoodStars: Brian Donlevy as Steve Mitchell, Herb Butterfield as the Commissioner, Jack Moyles, Jan Arvann, Hal Girard, Ted de Corsia Support the show monthly at h…

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Bulldog Drummond: Murder Vivits Venus (EP4420) 37:31

25d ago37:31

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Today's Mystery: Denny spots a woman in a Crinoline dress hanging from the flagpole of an office building. Original Radio Broadcast Date: March 19, 1945 Originating in New York:Starring: Ned Wever as Bulldog Drummond, Luis Van Rooten as Denny Support the show monthly at https://patreon.greatdetectives.net Patreon Supporter of the Day: Kerry, Patreo…

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The Falcon: The Case of the Superfluous Murder (EP4419) 35:28

26d ago35:28

35:28

Today's Mystery: A man calls The Falcon to find out who betrayed him. The Falcon arrives to find him dead with a suicide note written. However, Sergeant Corbett suspects murder. Original Radio Broadcast Date: February 18, 1951 Originating from New YorkStarring: Les Damon as the Falcon; Ken Lynch as Sergeant Corbett Support the show monthly at patre…

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Dragnet: The Big Badge (EP4418) 34:56

28d ago34:56

34:56

Today's Mystery:A man impersonating a police officer is robbing and assaulting couples in parked cars. Joe Friday and Ben Romero have to catch him. Original Radio Broadcast Date: May 4, 1950 Originating from Hollywood Starring: Jack Webb as Sergeant Joe Friday; Barton Yarborough as Sergeant Ben Romero; Peggy Webber; Herb Butterfield Blog post about…

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Yours Truly Johnny Dollar: The Templeton Matter (EP4417) 35:56

1M ago35:56

35:56

Today's Mystery:Johnny goes to Boston to investigate a burglary at the largest jewelry firm in Boston, which led to the shooting of a police officer. Original Radio Broadcast Date: February 10, 1957 Originating from Hollywood Starring: Bob Bailey as Johnny Dollar; John Dehner; Peter Leeds; Vic Perrin; James McCallion; Stacy Harris; Virginia Gregg; …

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Mr. Chameleon: The Case of the Murdered Girl's Ears (EP4416) 39:15

1M ago39:15

39:15

Today's Mystery:The wife of a store buyer is murdered. But is it really her? Original Radio Broadcast Date: August 10, 1949 Originating from New York City Starring: Karl Weber as Mister Chameleon Support the show monthly at https://patreon.greatdetectives.net Patreon Supporter of the Day: James, Patreon Supporter since December 2022 Support the sho…

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Dangerous Assignment: Find Anthony Targu (EP4415) 34:02

1M ago34:02

34:02

Today's Mystery:Steve travels to Montreal to investigate the supposed death of notorious racketeer Anthony Targu and the mysterious disappearance of Dr. Franklin Dorberg, a well-known plastic surgeon. Original Radio Broadcast Date: July 1, 1953 Originating in Hollywood Starring: Brian Donlevy as Steve Mitchell; Herb Butterfield as the Commissioner;…

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Bulldog Drummond: The Subway Murder Case (EP4414) 42:28

1M ago42:28

42:28

Today's Mystery: A mysterious man with amnesia asks Captain Drummond to meet him on a subway, alleges someone's try to kill him and is then murdered. Original Radio Broadcast Date: July 12, 1943 Originating in New York Starring: Ned Wever as Bulldog Drummond, Luis Van Rooten as Denny, Jackson Beck Support the show monthly at https://patreon.greatde…

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The Falcon: The Case of the Mighty Muscle (EP4413) 34:55

1M ago34:55

34:55

Today's Mystery: The Falcon is hired by the girlfriend of a member of a criminal syndicate who'd been extorted to doublecross his boss and then murdered right in front of her. Original Radio Broadcast Date: February 11, 1951 Originating from New York Starring: Les Damon as The Falcon; Ken Lynch as Sergeant Corbett; Ralph Bell; Bill Zuckert Support …

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Dragnet: The Big Job (EP4412) 33:01

1M ago33:01

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Today's Mystery:While the police are trying to apprehend a fugitive, a police officer is murdered. Joe Friday and Ben Romero set out to bring the fugitive to justice. Original Radio Broadcast Date: April 27, 1950Originating from Hollywood Starring: Jack Webb as Sergeant Joe Friday; Barton Yarborough as Sergeant Ben Romero; Herb Butterfield Support …

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Yours Truly Johnny Dollar: The Kirbey Will Matter (EP4411) 41:19

2M ago41:19

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Today's Mystery:Johnny goes to a Lake Mojave resort to investigate the suspicious death of a fishing guide. Original Radio Broadcast Date: February 3, 1957 Originating from HollywoodStarring: Bob Bailey as Johnny Dollar; Virginia Gregg; Barney Phillips; Shirley Mitchell; Stacy Harris; Carleton Young; Forrest Lewis; Frank Nelson; John Dehner When ma…

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Mr. Chameleon: The Snapshot in the Park Murder Case (EP4410) 38:24

2M ago38:24

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Today's Mystery: A man is murdered after his father-in-law receives photos of him in the park with another woman. Original Radio Broadcast Date: August 3, 1949 Originating from New York CityStarring: Karl Weber as Mister Chameleon Support the show monthly at https://patreon.greatdetectives.net Patreon Supporter of the Day: Luce, Patreon Supporter S…

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Dangerous Assignment: Capture James C. Stoller (EP4409) 34:47

2M ago34:47

34:47

Today's Mystery: Steve goes to Syria to intercept and capture an America traitor and Communist propagandist. Original Radio Broadcast Date: June 24, 1953 Originated in HollywoodStars: Brian Donlevy as Steve Mitchell, Herb Butterfield as the Commissioner, Jan Arvan, Vivi Janus, Paul Frees, Paul Dubov Support the show monthly at https://patreon.great…

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