Shows
Boston Blackie| Great Detectives of Old Time Radio Mystery DramasBoston Blackie: The Old Man Graham MurderOriginal Release Date: May 18, 2017A woman asks Blackie to prove her uncle’s unlikable employee killed him. Original Air Date: June 4, 1946Support 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…http://survey.greatdetectives.netGive us a call 208-991-4783Become one of our friends on Facebook.Follow us on Twitter @radiodetectivesCheck out our social medi...
2025-08-0533 min
The Great Detectives of Old Time Radio Volume 3Boston Blackie: The Old Man Graham Murder (EP2202)Original Release Date: May 18, 2017A woman asks Blackie to prove her uncle’s unlikable employee killed him.Original Air Date: June 4, 1946Support the show monthly at https://patreon.greatdetectives.netSupport the show on a one-time basis at https://support.greatdetectives.netMail a donation to: Adam Graham, PO Box 15913, Boise, Idaho 83715Give us a call at 208-991-4783Take the listener survey at https://survey.greatdetectives.netCheck out our social media at https://www.greatdetectives.net
2025-08-0233 minThe Great Detectives of Old Time Radio Volume 3Boston Blackie: The Old Man Graham Murder (EP2202)Original Release Date: May 18, 2017A woman asks Blackie to prove her uncle’s unlikable employee killed him.Original Air Date: June 4, 1946Support the show monthly at https://patreon.greatdetectives.netSupport the show on a one-time basis at https://support.greatdetectives.netMail a donation to: Adam Graham, PO Box 15913, Boise, Idaho 83715Give us a call at 208-991-4783Take the listener survey at https://survey.greatdetectives.netCheck out our social media at https://www.greatdetectives.net
2025-08-0233 min
Candy Matson|Great Detectives of Old TIme Radio Mystery DramasCandy Matson: The Allison Gray CaseOriginal Release Date: February 7, 2012Candy is hired by the wife of a missing unscrupulous businessman to find him.Audition Recording Date: September 21, 1952Support the show monthly at https://patreon.greatdetectives.netSupport the show on a one-time basis at https://support.greatdetectives.netMail a donation to: Adam Graham, PO Box 15913, Boise, Idaho 83715Give us a call at 208-991-4783Take the listener survey at https://survey.greatdetectives.netCheck out our social media at https://www.greatdetectives.net
2025-07-1838 min
Dangerous Assignment| Great Detectives of Old Time Radio Cold War ThrillersDangeorus Assignment: Outlaw Radio StationOriginal Release Date: July 26, 2023Steve is called in to a Balkan country to stop an American who is running an illegal radio station broadcasting anti-American propaganda.Original Radio Broadcast Date: April 28, 1951Originated in HollywoodStars: Brian Donlevy as Steve Mitchell, Herb Butterfield as the Commissioner, Paul Frees, Jeanne Bates, Don Diamond, Stacy Harris, Tim Graham, Shepard MenkenSupport 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...
2025-07-0939 minCandy Matson|Great Detectives of Old TIme Radio Mystery DramasCandy Matson: Candy’s Last CaseOriginal Release Date: January 31, 2012Mallard is acting suspicious and Candy looks into it. When a body turns up, Candy has to find out the truth about the murder and Mallard.Original Air Date: April 29, 1951Support the show monthly at https://patreon.greatdetectives.netSupport the show on a one-time basis at https://support.greatdetectives.netMail a donation to: Adam Graham, PO Box 15913, Boise, Idaho 83715Give us a call at 208-991-4783Take the listener survey at https://survey.greatdetectives.netCheck out our soci...
2025-07-0439 min
The Great Detectives of Old Time Radio Volume 1Yours Truly Johnny Dollar: The Adam Kegg Matter (EP0315)Release Date: January 07, 2011Johnny Dollar is called in to find an insured stolen necklace.Originial Air Date: November 11, 1950Support the show monthly at https://patreon.greatdetectives.netSupport the show on a one-time basis at https://support.greatdetectives.netMail a donation to: Adam Graham, PO Box 15913, Boise, Idaho 83715Give us a call at 208-991-4783Take the listener survey at https://survey.greatdetectives.netCheck out our social media at https://www.greatdetectives.net
2025-06-2931 minThe Great Detectives of Old Time Radio Volume 3Tenth Year Podcast Anniversary Special (EP2138s)Original Release Date: February 5, 2017Adam Graham celebrates ten years of Old time radio podcasting by replaying his very first podcast, featuring the first existing episode of Dragnet, “The Nickel Plated Gun.”Original Air Date: June 10, 1949Support the show monthly at https://patreon.greatdetectives.netSupport the show on a one-time basis at https://support.greatdetectives.netMail a donation to: Adam Graham, PO Box 15913, Boise, Idaho 83715Give us a call at 208-991-4783Take the listener survey at https://survey.greatdetectives.net
2025-06-2649 minThe Great Detectives of Old Time Radio Volume 3Tenth Year Podcast Anniversary Special (EP2138s)Original Release Date: February 5, 2017Adam Graham celebrates ten years of Old time radio podcasting by replaying his very first podcast, featuring the first existing episode of Dragnet, “The Nickel Plated Gun.”Original Air Date: June 10, 1949Support the show monthly at https://patreon.greatdetectives.netSupport the show on a one-time basis at https://support.greatdetectives.netMail a donation to: Adam Graham, PO Box 15913, Boise, Idaho 83715Give us a call at 208-991-4783Take the listener survey at https://survey.greatdetectives.net
2025-06-2649 minCandy Matson|Great Detectives of Old TIme Radio Mystery DramasCandy Matson: San Juan BautistaOriginal Release Date: January 24, 2012Candy, Rembrandt, and Mallard visit a historic California mission and find themselves embroiled in a murder case.Original Air Date: November 26, 1950Support the show monthly at https://patreon.greatdetectives.netSupport the show on a one-time basis at https://support.greatdetectives.netMail a donation to: Adam Graham, PO Box 15913, Boise, Idaho 83715Give us a call at 208-991-4783Take the listener survey at https://survey.greatdetectives.netCheck out our social media at https://www.greatdetectives.net
2025-06-2034 minCandy Matson|Great Detectives of Old TIme Radio Mystery DramasCandy Matson: The Egyptian AmuletOriginal Release Date: January 17, 2012Mallard gives Candy an amulet with Egyptian writing on it to get translation help. She goes to Rembrandt and finds out he’s moving and offers to find him a new place. The first place they go she finds more than she bargained for.Original Air Date: September 12, 1950Support the show monthly at https://patreon.greatdetectives.netSupport the show on a one-time basis at https://support.greatdetectives.netMail a donation to: Adam Graham, PO Box 15913, Boise, Idaho 83715Give us a call at 208-991...
2025-06-0633 min
Jeff Regan Presented by the Great Detectives of Old Time RadioJeff Regan: This May Hurt Just a LittleOriginal Release Date: January 25, 2022A "friendly credit" dentist hires Regan to see if a $100,000 malpractice lawsuit against him is valid.Original Air Date: May 26, 1950Support 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 83715Support the show monthly at https://patreon.greatdetectives.netSupport the show on a one-time basis at https://support.greatdetectives.netMail a donation to: Adam Graham, PO Box 15913, Boise, Id...
2025-05-3037 minCandy Matson|Great Detectives of Old TIme Radio Mystery DramasCandy Matson: The Movie CompanyOriginal Release Date: January 10, 2012Candy goes to visit an old friend at a movie company filming in San Francisco and runs into a string of murders.Original Air Date: August 29, 1950Support the show monthly at https://patreon.greatdetectives.netSupport the show on a one-time basis at https://support.greatdetectives.netMail a donation to: Adam Graham, PO Box 15913, Boise, Idaho 83715Give us a call at 208-991-4783Take the listener survey at https://survey.greatdetectives.netCheck out our social media at https://www...
2025-05-2333 minCandy Matson|Great Detectives of Old TIme Radio Mystery DramasCandy Matson: Symphony of DeathOriginal Release Date: January 3, 2012Candy is hired by the sister of a brilliant composer who is losing his mind.Original Air Date: June 20, 1950Support the show monthly at https://patreon.greatdetectives.netSupport the show on a one-time basis at https://support.greatdetectives.netMail a donation to: Adam Graham, PO Box 15913, Boise, Idaho 83715Give us a call at 208-991-4783Take the listener survey at https://survey.greatdetectives.netCheck out our social media at https://www.greatdetectives.net
2025-05-0934 minCandy Matson|Great Detectives of Old TIme Radio Mystery DramasCandy Matson: Valley of the MoonOriginal Release Date: December 27, 2011Candy goes on vacation at a dude ranch at the Valley of the Moon and quickly runs into murder.Original Air Date: December 17, 1949Support the show monthly at https://patreon.greatdetectives.netSupport the show on a one-time basis at https://support.greatdetectives.netMail a donation to: Adam Graham, PO Box 15913, Boise, Idaho 83715Give us a call at 208-991-4783Take the listener survey at https://survey.greatdetectives.netCheck out our social media at https://www.greatdetectives.net
2025-04-2433 min
The Great Detectives of Old Time Radio Volume 3The Great Detectives of Old Time Radio Season 8 CommentaryIn this episode, host Adam Graham takes us through the highlights of Season 8 of the Great Detectives of Old Time Radio. Discover the stability of the show’s schedule, the introduction of new series like Nightbeat, and the evolution of iconic characters portrayed by talented actors such as Frank Lovejoy and William Conrad. Adam delves into the intricate storytelling of mystery dramas, showcasing the human elements that elevate these classic tales.
2025-04-1325 minThe Great Detectives of Old Time Radio Volume 3The Great Detectives of Old Time Radio Season 8 CommentaryIn this episode, host Adam Graham takes us through the highlights of Season 8 of the Great Detectives of Old Time Radio. Discover the stability of the show’s schedule, the introduction of new series like Nightbeat, and the evolution of iconic characters portrayed by talented actors such as Frank Lovejoy and William Conrad. Adam delves into the intricate storytelling of mystery dramas, showcasing the human elements that elevate these classic tales.
2025-04-1325 minCandy Matson|Great Detectives of Old TIme Radio Mystery DramasCandy Matson: Jack FrostOriginal Release Date: December 20, 2011Santa’s helper, Jack Frost, turns up missing and at the request of a friend, Candy gets Rembrandt to take the job. However, Candy has concerns when the missing Jack Frost turns up murdered.Original Air Date: December 10, 1949Support the show monthly at https://patreon.greatdetectives.netSupport the show on a one-time basis at https://support.greatdetectives.netMail a donation to: Adam Graham, PO Box 15913, Boise, Idaho 83715Give us a call at 208-991-4783Take the listener survey at https://surve...
2025-04-1132 min
Old Time Radio Snack Wagon|Rare Historic Radio ProgramsOld Time Radio Ad Sampler 2Join us for a lively episode of "The Old Time Radio Snack Wagon," as Adam Graham takes us on a nostalgic journey through the world of vintage advertisements from classic radio shows. This episode features five delightful ad samples, including listener favorites that will tickle your fancy!We kick off with a whimsical ad from the "Yours Truly, Johnny Dollar" episode, where inflatable animals promise to bring joy to children everywhere. Next, we explore the comedic genius of Harlow Wilcox on "Fibber McGee and Molly," where he artfully intertwines humor with product promotion in a memorable 200t...
2025-03-2421 minCandy Matson|Great Detectives of Old TIme Radio Mystery DramasCandy Matson: The Eric Spaulding ConcertOriginal Release Date: December 13, 2011Candy is hired by a conductor to investigate what’s causing an orchestra concert to be ruined.Original Air Date: February 7, 1950Support the show monthly at https://patreon.greatdetectives.netSupport the show on a one-time basis at https://support.greatdetectives.netMail a donation to: Adam Graham, PO Box 15913, Boise, Idaho 83715Give us a call at 208-991-4783Take the listener survey at https://survey.greatdetectives.netCheck out our social media at https://www.greatdetectives.net
2025-03-1436 minCandy Matson|Great Detectives of Old TIme Radio Mystery DramasCandy Matson: NC9-8012Original Release Date: December 6, 2011Candy is referred to an insurance investigator who wants her to confirm his findings that a a fatal airplance crash was accidental, but Candy quickly becomes suspicious that something far more sinister occurred.Original Air Date: December 27, 1949Support the show monthly at https://patreon.greatdetectives.netSupport the show on a one-time basis at https://support.greatdetectives.netMail a donation to: Adam Graham, PO Box 15913, Boise, Idaho 83715Give us a call at 208-991-4783Take the listener survey at https://survey.gre...
2025-02-2834 minCandy Matson|Great Detectives of Old TIme Radio Mystery DramasCandy Matson: Devil in the Deep FreezeOriginal Release Date: November 29, 2011An owner of a restaurant hires Candy after finding a dead man in a devil costume. Original Air Date: September 30, 1949Quote: “I feel as devaluated as the British Pound.”Support the show monthly at https://patreon.greatdetectives.netSupport the show on a one-time basis at https://support.greatdetectives.netMail a donation to: Adam Graham, PO Box 15913, Boise, Idaho 83715Give us a call at 208-991-4783Take the listener survey at https://survey.greatdetectives.netCheck out our soci...
2025-02-1437 min
The Great Detectives Present Dragnet (Old Time Radio)Dragnet: The Big Car (EP4622)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 S...
2025-02-0837 minThe Great Detectives of Old Time Radio| Daily Mystery DramasDragnet: The Big Car (EP4622)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 S...
2025-02-0837 minThe Great Detectives Present Dragnet (Old Time Radio)Dragnet: The Big Car (EP4622)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 S...
2025-02-0837 minCandy Matson|Great Detectives of Old TIme Radio Mystery DramasCandy Matson: The Fort Ord CaseOriginal Release Date: November 22, 2011Candy agrees to be a queen of a Marine dance at Fort Ord but stumbles into a series of bodies, each with a musical calling card attached.Original Air Date: September 23, 1949Support the show monthly at https://patreon.greatdetectives.netSupport the show on a one-time basis at https://support.greatdetectives.netMail a donation to: Adam Graham, PO Box 15913, Boise, Idaho 83715Give us a call at 208-991-4783Take the listener survey at https://survey.greatdetectives.netCheck out our...
2025-02-0633 minCandy Matson|Great Detectives of Old TIme Radio Mystery DramasCandy Matson: The Cable Car CaseOriginal Release Date: November 15, 2011A man sitting next to Candy on a cable car is shot and killed. Candy tries to solve the case and find a way to collect a fee.Original Air Date: July 7, 1949Support the show monthly at https://patreon.greatdetectives.netSupport the show on a one-time basis at https://support.greatdetectives.netMail a donation to: Adam Graham, PO Box 15913, Boise, Idaho 83715Give us a call at 208-991-4783Take the listener survey at https://survey.greatdetectives.netCheck out...
2025-01-2433 minOld Time Radio Snack Wagon|Rare Historic Radio ProgramsPublic Domain Record Party 2025Join Adam Graham in a special edition of The Old Time Radio Snack Wagon, where we take a nostalgic journey back to 1924. As records from this year enter the public domain, Adam shares some of the era's most iconic tunes, starting with Al Jolson's lively "California Here I Come." Experience the rich baritone of John Charles Thomas with "Smilin' Through," and enjoy the soulful voice of Marion Harris on "It Had to Be You." Delve into the gospel roots with Homer Rodeheaver's "Carry Your Cross with a Smile," co-written by the prolific Charles Hutchinson Gabriel. Finally, savor the timeless classic...
2025-01-0129 min
The Great Detectives of Old Time Radio Volume 3OTR Westerns/Great Detectives 2015 Christmas Special (EP1760s)Original Release Date: December 20, 2015Andrew Rhynes and Adam Graham come together in a crossover Christmas special featuring two hours of Old Time Radio Western and Detectives Christmas programs:—Britt Ponset tells a runaway boy the story of the Christmas Carol with a western twist in this episode of the Six Shooter from December 20, 1953 in “Britt Ponsett’s Christmas Carol”—Jeff Regan helps a painfully shy young woman receiving threatening letters around Christmas in this episode from December 21, 1949 in “Some Echanted Carhop.”—Roy Rogers and friends help a man with a young daughter who’s framed for burglarizing a...
2024-11-182h 18The Great Detectives of Old Time Radio Volume 3OTR Westerns/Great Detectives 2015 Christmas Special (EP1760s)Original Release Date: December 20, 2015Andrew Rhynes and Adam Graham come together in a crossover Christmas special featuring two hours of Old Time Radio Western and Detectives Christmas programs:—Britt Ponset tells a runaway boy the story of the Christmas Carol with a western twist in this episode of the Six Shooter from December 20, 1953 in “Britt Ponsett’s Christmas Carol”—Jeff Regan helps a painfully shy young woman receiving threatening letters around Christmas in this episode from December 21, 1949 in “Some Echanted Carhop.”—Roy Rogers and friends help a man with a young daughter who’s framed for burglarizing a...
2024-11-182h 18
Great Detectives of Old Time Radio Volume 2|Mystery Audio DramasThe Great Detectives of Old Time Radio Season 4 CommentaryAdam Graham talks about the Great Detectives of Old Time Radio Season 4, a pivotal season that saw the series move from five days a week to six. Graham discusses this along with talking about news series introduced this season including Call the Police, A Life in Your Hands, The Cases of Mr. Ace starring George Raft, The Big Guy, Mr. I.A. Moto, The Amazing Mr. Malone, Nick Carter, and The Line-Up as well as the season's specials including a series of adaptations of Edgar Allen Poe's Auguste Dupin short stories.
2024-11-1050 minGreat Detectives of Old Time Radio Volume 2|Mystery Audio DramasThe Great Detectives of Old Time Radio Season 4 CommentaryAdam Graham talks about the Great Detectives of Old Time Radio Season 4, a pivotal season that saw the series move from five days a week to six. Graham discusses this along with talking about news series introduced this season including Call the Police, A Life in Your Hands, The Cases of Mr. Ace starring George Raft, The Big Guy, Mr. I.A. Moto, The Amazing Mr. Malone, Nick Carter, and The Line-Up as well as the season's specials including a series of adaptations of Edgar Allen Poe's Auguste Dupin short stories.
2024-11-1050 min
Old Time Radio Mystery SpecialsFifteen Years AgoThis 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...
2024-10-203h 10The Great Detectives of Old Time Radio| Daily Mystery DramasFifteen Years Ago (EP4526s)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...
2024-10-203h 10Old Time Radio Mystery SpecialsFifteen Years AgoThis 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...
2024-10-203h 10
Rogue's Gallery Presented by the Great Detectives of Old TIme RadioRogue's Gallery: The Janice Kroll MurderOriginal Release Date: November 1, 2011Rouge investigates the murder of a woman at the request of her teacher sister.Original Air Date: November 15, 1950Save more and combine hotel and airline fare at http://www.johnnydollarair.comSupport the show monthly at https://patreon.greatdetectives.netSupport the show on a one-time basis at https://support.greatdetectives.netMail a donation to: Adam Graham, PO Box 15913, Boise, Idaho 83715Give us a call at 208-991-4783Take the listener survey at https://survey.greatdetectives.netChe...
2024-10-0934 minRogue's Gallery Presented by the Great Detectives of Old TIme RadioRogue's Gallery: Phyllis Adrian Is MissingOriginal Release Date: October 25, 2011Rogue is hired to the find the wife of a lawyer who wants to divorce her.Original Air Date: June 29, 1947Support the show monthly at https://patreon.greatdetectives.netSupport the show on a one-time basis at https://support.greatdetectives.netMail a donation to: Adam Graham, PO Box 15913, Boise, Idaho 83715Give us a call at 208-991-4783Take the listener survey at https://survey.greatdetectives.netCheck out our social media at https://www.greatdetectives.net
2024-10-0233 minRogue's Gallery Presented by the Great Detectives of Old TIme RadioRogue's Gallery: Where There's a Will, There's a MurderOriginal Release Date: October 18, 2011Rogue is hired by a miserly old woman to find out who stole her will. It becomes a murder case when Rogue finds her dead.Original Air Date: July 14, 1946Quote of the show: “”Every nerve in my head was doing the highland fling to the tune of the anvil chorus.”Support the show monthly at https://patreon.greatdetectives.netSupport the show on a one-time basis at https://support.greatdetectives.netMail a donation to: Adam Graham, PO Box 15913, Boise, Idaho 83715Give us a cal...
2024-09-2530 minRogue's Gallery Presented by the Great Detectives of Old TIme RadioRogue's Gallery: Cabin on a LakeOriginal Release Date: October 11, 2011While on vacation, Rogue finds a beautiful young woman dead and is promptly knocked out. When Rogue returns from Cloud Eight, he finds the body gone.Original Air Date: July 7, 1946Support the show monthly at https://patreon.greatdetectives.netSupport the show on a one-time basis at https://support.greatdetectives.netMail a donation to: Adam Graham, PO Box 15913, Boise, Idaho 83715Give us a call at 208-991-4783Take the listener survey at https://survey.greatdetectives.netCheck out our soc...
2024-09-1830 min