Episodes
EP3153: Box 13: Death is a Doll
Jun 01 2020
Dan goes to Louisiana when a young woman asks him to help a young man who’s dying as a result of witchcraft. Original Air Date: Sometime in 1948 Support the show monthly at... [[ This is a content summary only. Visit my website for full links, other content, and more! ]]
EP3152s: The Fourth Estate: Tip Off
May 31 2020
A reporter (Edmond O’Brien) goes undercover to bust up a counterfeiting racket. Audition Date:June 26, 1946 When making your travel plans, remember http://johnnydollarair.com Read more ... [[ This is a content summary only. Visit my website for full links, other content, and more! ]]
EP3152: Dragnet: The Big Rush
May 30 2020
Friday and Smith investigate a series of tavern robberies. Original Air Date: July 5, 1955 Support the show monthly at patreon.greatdetectives.net Support the show on a one-time basis at... [[ This is a content summary only. Visit my website for full links, other content, and more! ]]
EP3151: Yours Truly Johnny Dollar: The Henry J Unger Matter
May 29 2020
Johnny his hired to keep an eye on a released convict who he sent to prison. Original Air Date: July 20, 1950 When making your travel plans, remember http://johnnydollarair.com Read more ... [[ This is a content summary only. Visit my website for full links, other content, and more! ]]
EP3150: Mystery is My Hobby: The Walking Corpse
May 28 2020
A wealthy man calls Barton because he suspects an unidentified corpse is that of his ninth wife. Support the show monthly at patreon.greatdetectives.net Support the show on a one-time basis at... [[ This is a content summary only. Visit my website for full links, other content, and more! ]]
AWR0119: Top Secret: Night Train to Berlin
May 27 2020
Baroness Karin Geza has to intercept a Gestapo Agent carrying a weapon that could turn the course of the War aboard a train to Berlin. Original Air Date: Read more ... [[ This is a content summary only. Visit my website for full links, other content, and more! ]]
EP3149: The Man Called X: Swindle in Honolulu
May 27 2020
Several returned servicemen have been swindled with the promise of a house in Hawaii and the Man Called X has been implicated. Original Air Date: June 5, 1947 Support the show monthly at... [[ This is a content summary only. Visit my website for full links, other content, and more! ]]
EP3148: Casebook of Gregory Hood: Fifth Avenue
May 26 2020
While on a tour bus, Gregory Hood encounters a beautiful brunette with a .32 automatic who leaves a package behind her. Original Air Date: May 5, 1947 Support the show monthly at... [[ This is a content summary only. Visit my website for full links, other content, and more! ]]
EP3147: Box 13: Hunt and Peck
May 25 2020
A man on death row asks Dan to clear him less than 48 hours before he’s due to die. Original Air Date: Sometime in 1948 Support the show monthly at patreon.greatdetectives.net Support the show... [[ This is a content summary only. Visit my website for full links, other content, and more! ]]
EP3146: Dragnet: The Big Convertible
May 23 2020
The only clue Friday and Smith have to a check forger is he left the scene of the crime driving a late model Ford convertible. Original Air Date: June 28, 1955 Support the show monthly at... [[ This is a content summary only. Visit my website for full links, other content, and more! ]]
Yours Truly Johnny Dollar: The Calgary Matter
May 22 2020
Johnny is called up and offered a chance to solve a larger robbery. Original Air Date: July 13, 1950 When making your travel plans, remember http://johnnydollarair.com Read more ... [[ This is a content summary only. Visit my website for full links, other content, and more! ]]
EP3144: Mystery is My Hobby: Blackmail
May 21 2020
Barton Drake and Inspector Danton investigate the murder of a female blackmailer. Support the show monthly at patreon.greatdetectives.net Support the show on a one-time basis at... [[ This is a content summary only. Visit my website for full links, other content, and more! ]]
EP3143: Man Called X: The Stamp Story
May 20 2020
The Man Called X travels to Central America to prevent a coup. Original Air Date: April 24. 1947 Support the show monthly at patreon.greatdetectives.net Support the show on a one-time basis at... [[ This is a content summary only. Visit my website for full links, other content, and more! ]]
EP3142: It’s a Crime, Mr. Collins: The Rockabye Murder
May 19 2020
Gail and Greg arrive in a small Western town and stumble into a murder. Original Air Date: January 20, 1958 Support the show monthly at patreon.greatdetectives.net Support the show on a one-time... [[ This is a content summary only. Visit my website for full links, other content, and more! ]]
EP3141: Box 13: Hare and Hounds
May 18 2020
A man steals a letter from Box 13 and when Dan travels to another city to speak to the man who sent it, he finds himself being hunted for murder. Original Air Date: Sometime in 1948 Support the show... [[ This is a content summary only. Visit my website for full links, other content, and more! ]]
EP3140 Dragnet: The Big Grab
May 16 2020
Friday and Smith try to help catch the kidnapper of a six-year-old girl but have to deal with parents who are reluctant to call the police in. Original Air Date:June 21, 1955 Support the show monthly... [[ This is a content summary only. Visit my website for full links, other content, and more! ]]
EP3139: Yours Truly Johnny Dollar: The Belo-Horizonte Matter
May 15 2020
Johnny goes to Brazil to investigate a series of “accidental” train wrecks that may not be so accidental. Original Air Date: July 6, 1950 When making your travel plans, remember... [[ This is a content summary only. Visit my website for full links, other content, and more! ]]
EP3138: Mystery is My Hobby: Short Distance to Murder
May 14 2020
A powerful political figure and the frontrunner in the Gubernatorial race dies suddenly. It appears to be suicide, but is it really? Support the show monthly at patreon.greatdetectives.net Support... [[ This is a content summary only. Visit my website for full links, other content, and more! ]]
EP3137: Man Called X: Mr. Messler and the Insurance Policy
May 13 2020
The Man Called X investigates the disappearance of the companion ship of a ship that made it safely to harbor. Original Air Date: April 24,1 947 Support the show monthly at... [[ This is a content summary only. Visit my website for full links, other content, and more! ]]
EP3136: It’s a Crime, Mr. Collins: The Blue-Steel Fountain Pen
May 12 2020
Greg and Gail visit a steel plant and witness a worker falling to his death. Original Air Date: Unknown Support the show monthly at patreon.greatdetectives.net Support the show on a one-time basis at... [[ This is a content summary only. Visit my website for full links, other content, and more! ]]
EP3135: Box 13: Flash of Light
May 11 2020
A man visiting from a small town asks Dan for help to find out what happened during two days he can’t remember. Original Air Date: April 16, 1946 Support the show monthly at... [[ This is a content summary only. Visit my website for full links, other content, and more! ]]
EP3134: Dragnet: The Big Fall Guy
May 09 2020
Friday and Smith search for a man who robbed two separate stores. Original Air Date: June 14, 1955 Support the show monthly at patreon.greatdetectives.net Support the show on a one-time basis at... [[ This is a content summary only. Visit my website for full links, other content, and more! ]]
EP3133: Yours Truly Johnny Dollar: The Barbara James Matter
May 08 2020
Johnny searches for the insured wife of a wealthy man. Original Air Date: June 29, 1950 When making your travel plans, remember http://johnnydollarair.com Read more ... [[ This is a content summary only. Visit my website for full links, other content, and more! ]]
EP3132: Mystery is My Hobby: Murder Bound
May 07 2020
One of four people cooped up in a a cabin in Winter dies. One of them, a doctor, insists its suicide, but evidence points to murder. Support the show monthly at patreon.greatdetectives.net Support... [[ This is a content summary only. Visit my website for full links, other content, and more! ]]
EP3131: Man Called X: Acme Oil Refinery
May 06 2020
The Man Called X investigates a series of sabotage at oil refineries. Original Air Date:April 17, 1947 Support the show monthly at patreon.greatdetectives.net Support the show on a one-time basis at... [[ This is a content summary only. Visit my website for full links, other content, and more! ]]
EP3130: It’s a Crime, Mr. Collins: The Pink Lady
May 05 2020
A fan dancer who’s ex-lover was murdered turns to Greg for help clearing her of the murder. Original Air Date: December 23, 1957 Support the show monthly at patreon.greatdetectives.net Support... [[ This is a content summary only. Visit my website for full links, other content, and more! ]]
EP3129: Box 13: Delinquent Dilemma
May 04 2020
The mother of a young man who confessed to a burglary asks Dan to help him…even though he confessed. Support the show monthly at patreon.greatdetectives.net Support the show on a one-time basis... [[ This is a content summary only. Visit my website for full links, other content, and more! ]]
EP3128: Dragnet: The Big Limp
May 02 2020
Friday and Smith search for burglars who broke into a jewelry store and stole several valuable watches. Original Air Date: June 7, 1955 Support the show monthly at patreon.greatdetectives.net Support... [[ This is a content summary only. Visit my website for full links, other content, and more! ]]
EP3127: Yours Truly Johnny Dollar: The London Matter
May 01 2020
Johnny boards a boat to London along with some insured cargo because a Treasury Man suspects there’s a cache of narcotics among the cargo. Original Air Date: June 22, 1950 When making your... [[ This is a content summary only. Visit my website for full links, other content, and more! ]]
EP3126: Mystery is My Hobby: Who Killed David Austin?
Apr 30 2020
A wealthy elderly man is murdered and suspicion falls on the recently returned black sheep of the family. Support the show monthly at patreon.greatdetectives.net Support the show on a one-time basis... [[ This is a content summary only. Visit my website for full links, other content, and more! ]]
EP3125: The Man Called X: The Antarctic Expedition
Apr 29 2020
The Man Called X investigates when a scientist on an Antarctic expedition who is an expert is uranium disappears mysteriously. Original Air Date: April 3, 1947 Support the show monthly at... [[ This is a content summary only. Visit my website for full links, other content, and more! ]]
EP3124: It’s a Crime, Mr. Collins: The Yellow Streak
Apr 28 2020
Dan’s called out to Hollywood by an agent to clear a promising young actor of a murder charge. Original Air Date: December 9, 1957 Support the show monthly at patreon.greatdetectives.net... [[ This is a content summary only. Visit my website for full links, other content, and more! ]]
EP3123: Box 13: Last Will and Nursery Rhyme
Apr 27 2020
Dan visits the home of a friend who’s about to sell an inherited home, but Dan believes there may be more to his friend’s inheritance. Original Air Date: April 2, 1948 Support the show... [[ This is a content summary only. Visit my website for full links, other content, and more! ]]
EP3122: Dragnet: The Big Sisters
Apr 25 2020
An elderly woman reports a daring daylight burglary. Original Air Date: May 31, 1955 Support the show monthly at patreon.greatdetectives.net Support the show on a one-time basis at... [[ This is a content summary only. Visit my website for full links, other content, and more! ]]
EP3121: Yours Truly Johnny Dollar: The Arrowcraft Matters
Apr 24 2020
Johnny Dollar investigates the fatal sinkings of several Arrowcraft Boats. Original Air Date: June 15, 1950 When making your travel plans, remember http://johnnydollarair.com Take the listener... [[ This is a content summary only. Visit my website for full links, other content, and more! ]]
EP3120: Mystery is My Hobby: Murder in the Ring
Apr 23 2020
A fighter is killed at a fight that Barton Drake and Inspector are attending, and Drake suspects murder. Support the show monthly at patreon.greatdetectives.net Support the show on a one-time basis... [[ This is a content summary only. Visit my website for full links, other content, and more! ]]
AWR0114: Lux Radio Theater: Pride of the Yankees (Old Time Radio Baseball)
Apr 22 2020
The story of the life and career of baseball legend Lou Gehrig (Gary Cooper) Original Air Date: October 4, 1943 Go to [[ This is a content summary only. Visit my website for full links, other content, and more! ]]
Man Called: The Turtle Island Vacation
Apr 22 2020
Ken takes a vacation on a small island off the coast of Maine but finds something suspicious is going on. Original Air Date: July 30, 1946 Support the show monthly at patreon.greatdetectives.net... [[ This is a content summary only. Visit my website for full links, other content, and more! ]]
EP3118: It’s a Crime, Mr. Collins: The Green-Eyed Dragon
Apr 21 2020
Greg and Gail are taken hostage by a man Greg sent to prison. Original Air Date: December 2, 1957 Support the show monthly at patreon.greatdetectives.net Support the show on a one-time basis at... [[ This is a content summary only. Visit my website for full links, other content, and more! ]]
EP3117: Box 13: The Philanthropist
Apr 20 2020
Dan investigates the disappearance of a homeless man after the man’s befriended him. Original Air Date: March 26, 1948 Support the show monthly at patreon.greatdetectives.net Support the show... [[ This is a content summary only. Visit my website for full links, other content, and more! ]]
EP3116: Dragnet: The Big Siege
Apr 18 2020
Friday and Smith search for a bank robber. Original Air Date: May 24, 1955 Support the show monthly at patreon.greatdetectives.net Support the show on a one-time basis at... [[ This is a content summary only. Visit my website for full links, other content, and more! ]]
EP3115: Yours Truly Johnny Dollar: The Caligio Diamond Matter
Apr 17 2020
Johnny is called in when a man is murdered and a $200,000 diamond stolen. Original Air Date: June 8, 1950 When making your travel plans, remember http://johnnydollarair.com Read more ... [[ This is a content summary only. Visit my website for full links, other content, and more! ]]
EP3114: Mystery is My Hobby: Dude Ranch
Apr 16 2020
While staying at a dude ranch, Bart and Inspector Danton are hired to find a dangerous bank robber. Support the show monthly at patreon.greatdetectives.net Support the show on a one-time basis at... [[ This is a content summary only. Visit my website for full links, other content, and more! ]]
EP3113: Man Called X: The Stolen Lavalier
Apr 15 2020
When a mysterious woman kisses him, the Man Called X has to France to find her and the jewelry she was wearing. Original Air Date: July 23, 1946 Support the show monthly at... [[ This is a content summary only. Visit my website for full links, other content, and more! ]]
EP3112: It’s a Crime, Mr. Collins: The Lost Film
Apr 14 2020
Gail witnesses a man being hit a truck and then finds herself being followed around New York City. Original Air Date: November 11, 1957 Support the show monthly at patreon.greatdetectives.net Support... [[ This is a content summary only. Visit my website for full links, other content, and more! ]]
EP3111: Box 13: Three to Die
Apr 13 2020
Dan is called in to investigate a series of accidents that have plagued sandhogs in an underground construction project. Original Air Date: March 19, 1948 Support the show monthly at... [[ This is a content summary only. Visit my website for full links, other content, and more! ]]
EP3110: Dragnet: The Big Squealer
Apr 11 2020
Friday and Smith investigate when a high schooler is knifed and won’t reveal who did it. Original Air Date: May 17, 1955 Support the show monthly at patreon.greatdetectives.net Support the show... [[ This is a content summary only. Visit my website for full links, other content, and more! ]]
EP3109: Yours Truly Johnny Dollar: The Port-Au Prince Matter
Apr 10 2020
Johnny goes to Port-Au Prince to investigate an insured whose reported to be dying…of a voodoo curse. Original Air Date: May 30, 1950 When making your travel plans, remember... [[ This is a content summary only. Visit my website for full links, other content, and more! ]]
EP3108: Mystery is My Hobby: Snowbound
Apr 09 2020
A woman in a rural area is murdered and all signs point to her abusive husband, but the local law calls in Barton Drake. Support the show monthly at patreon.greatdetectives.net Support the show on a... [[ This is a content summary only. Visit my website for full links, other content, and more! ]]
EP3107: Man Called X: Into Berlin
Apr 08 2020
The Man Called X heads to Berlin to ensure that a Nazi isn’t able to escape justice before the allies arrive. Original Air Date: March 3, 1945 Support the show monthly at... [[ This is a content summary only. Visit my website for full links, other content, and more! ]]
EP3106: It’s a Crime, Mr. Collins: The Red Hot Mama
Apr 07 2020
Greg and Gail have to spend six weeks in a castle in Florida to protect a widow from her nephew who will get her inheritance if she dies within six weeks. Original Air Date: October 28, 1957 Support... [[ This is a content summary only. Visit my website for full links, other content, and more! ]]
AWR0105: Suspense: The Story of Markham’s Death (Kirk Douglas Celebration)
Apr 06 2020
A mystery writer with writer’s block discovers a lost Edgar Allan Poe manuscript while visiting London and decides to rewrite it to bring back his career. [[ This is a content summary only. Visit my website for full links, other content, and more! ]]
EP3105: Box 13: The Dowager and Dan Holiday
Apr 06 2020
A wealthy elderly woman asks Dan to pretend to be her fiancee so she can protect her grandson from marrying a gold digger. Original Air Date: March 12, 1948 Support the show monthly at... [[ This is a content summary only. Visit my website for full links, other content, and more! ]]
EP3104s: The Whistler: Danger is a Beautiful Blonde (Jack Webb Centennial)
Apr 05 2020
An engineer is picked up by a beautiful woman and finds himself in the middle of a murder. Original Air Date: May 8, 1949 Support the show monthly at patreon.greatdetectives.net Support the show on a... [[ This is a content summary only. Visit my website for full links, other content, and more! ]]
EP3104: Dragnet: The Big Fraud (Jack Webb Centennial)
Apr 04 2020
Friday and Smith investigate when two impersonate police offers and shake down a visiting businessman. Original Air Date: October 27, 1953 Support the show monthly at patreon.greatdetectives.net... [[ This is a content summary only. Visit my website for full links, other content, and more! ]]
EP3103: Pete Kelly’s Blues: Gus Trudeau (Jack Webb Centennial)
Apr 03 2020
An old friend of Kelly’s is suspected of murdering a local Kansas City mobster. Original Air Date: July 4, 1951 Bonus Audio from the Howard Miller Show from August 8, 1955 Support the show monthly at... [[ This is a content summary only. Visit my website for full links, other content, and more! ]]
EP3102: Dragnet: Production 7 (aka. The Attempted City Hall Bombing) (Jack Webb Centennial)
Apr 02 2020
Friday and Romero are called in to stop a man who claims to have a bomb and is threatening to blow up city hall unless his brother is released. Original Air Date: July 21, 1949 Support the show... [[ This is a content summary only. Visit my website for full links, other content, and more! ]]
EP3101: Jeff Regan: The Man in the Door (Jack Webb Centennial)
Apr 01 2020
The Lyon sends Regan down to get a potential client to sign a contract. The client falls dead at Regan’s feet before he can sign it. Original Air Date: August 28, 1948 Support the show monthly at... [[ This is a content summary only. Visit my website for full links, other content, and more! ]]
EP3100: Johnny Madero: The Fatal Auction (Jack Webb Centennial)
Mar 31 2020
Johnny Madero is persuaded to bid on a mystery box at an auction by a beautiful woman who disappeared after he won the auction. Original AIr Date: June 26, 1947 Support the show monthly at... [[ This is a content summary only. Visit my website for full links, other content, and more! ]]
EP3099: Pat Novak for Hire: Shirt Mix-Up at the Laundry (Jack Webb Centennial)
Mar 30 2020
Novak gets the wrong shirts from the laundry and when he tries to trade for the right shirt, he finds himself accused of murder. Original Air Date: May 7, 1949 Support the show monthly at... [[ This is a content summary only. Visit my website for full links, other content, and more! ]]
EP3098: Dragnet: The Big Revision
Mar 28 2020
Friday and Smith investigate a $200,000 house burglary. Original Air Date: May 10, 1955 Support the show monthly at patreon.greatdetectives.net Support the show on a one-time basis at... [[ This is a content summary only. Visit my website for full links, other content, and more! ]]
EP3097: Yours Truly Johnny Dollar: The Earl Chadwick Matter
Mar 27 2020
Johnny flies to England on a report that an insured, who was declared dead, may be alive. Original Air Date: May 23, 1950 When making your travel plans, remember http://johnnydollarair.com Read more... [[ This is a content summary only. Visit my website for full links, other content, and more! ]]
EP3096: Mystery is My Hobby: Mister Michaels, Murder Suspect
Mar 26 2020
A woman meets Barton Drake on a train and tells him that she fears her mystery writer husband is going to murder her. Support the show monthly at patreon.greatdetectives.net Support the show on a... [[ This is a content summary only. Visit my website for full links, other content, and more! ]]
EP3095: Man Called X: Stolen Diamonds
Mar 25 2020
A jeweler comes to Ken and reveals that he’s received two priceless industrial diamonds that are going to be sent to the Nazis if the Man Called X can’t stop him. Original Air Date:... [[ This is a content summary only. Visit my website for full links, other content, and more! ]]
EP3094: It’s a Crime, Mr. Collins: Clue of the Ivory Thread
Mar 24 2020
A man tries to hire Greg to find a dead man. The potential client is then followed by another man who claims the first to be a mental patient. Original Air Date: September 30, 1957 Support the show... [[ This is a content summary only. Visit my website for full links, other content, and more! ]]
EP3093: Box 13: The Professor and the Puzzle
Mar 23 2020
An old friend of Dan’s ask him to find out why his fiancée left him and became engaged to a much older man after her uncle died. Original Air Date: March 5, 1948 Support the show monthly at... [[ This is a content summary only. Visit my website for full links, other content, and more! ]]
EP3092: Dragnet: The Big Mamma
Mar 21 2020
A secretary reports her boss missing. Friday and Smith suspect he’s a crooked promoter. Original Air Date:May 3, 1955 Support the show monthly at patreon.greatdetectives.net Support the show on... [[ This is a content summary only. Visit my website for full links, other content, and more! ]]
EP3091: Yours Truly Johnny Dollar: The Sidney Rykoff Matter (Rehearsal)
Mar 20 2020
Johnny searches for a missing insured prize fighter. Rehearsal for Program that Aired May 16, 1950 When making your travel plans, remember http://johnnydollarair.com Read more ... [[ This is a content summary only. Visit my website for full links, other content, and more! ]]
EP3090: Mystery is My Hobby: January-June Marriage Spells Murder
Mar 19 2020
A mining engineer is murdered. The prime suspect is his lawyer,who was having an affair with his young wife. Support the show monthly at patreon.greatdetectives.net Support the show on a one-time... [[ This is a content summary only. Visit my website for full links, other content, and more! ]]
EP3089: The Man Called X: My Sweet Misses Me
Mar 18 2020
Ken sees an old friend in a music shop, and then follows him home to find him murdered. This leads Ken to Bulgaria. Original Air Date: October 7, 1944 Support the show monthly at... [[ This is a content summary only. Visit my website for full links, other content, and more! ]]
EP3088: It’s a Crime, Mr. Collins: The Green-Eyed Divorcee
Mar 17 2020
Greg uncovers infidelity on the part of one of a client’ s wife. Her boyfriend convinces her to murder her husband. But who will actually commit the murder and who’ll end up the corpse? Original Air... [[ This is a content summary only. Visit my website for full links, other content, and more! ]]
EP3087: Box 13: The Better Man
Mar 16 2020
A cynical wealthy man invites Dan into a competition for $100,000 and one of his competitors is a killer. Original Air Date: February 27, 1948 Support the show monthly at patreon.greatdetectives.net... [[ This is a content summary only. Visit my website for full links, other content, and more! ]]
EP3086: Dragnet: The Big Child
Mar 14 2020
Friday and Smith investigate the suspicious death of a two year old child. Original Air Date: April 26, 1955 Support the show monthly at patreon.greatdetectives.net Support the show on a one-time... [[ This is a content summary only. Visit my website for full links, other content, and more! ]]
EP3085: Yours Truly Johnny Dollar: The Harold Trandem Matter
Mar 13 2020
Johnny goes to check on an insured man with a $1.5 million policy whose had an attempt on his life. Johnny soon finds himself investigating a murder. Original Air Date: May 9, 1950 When making your... [[ This is a content summary only. Visit my website for full links, other content, and more! ]]
EP3084: Raffles: Murder Signs Its Name
Mar 12 2020
A woman at a show asks Raffles to help her find jewels that were stolen while attending a show at the theater. Audition Date: August 23, 1945 Support the show monthly at patreon.greatdetectives.net... [[ This is a content summary only. Visit my website for full links, other content, and more! ]]
EP3083: The Man Called X: The Quinine Contract Letter
Mar 11 2020
The Man Called X has to go to India after he found out a man he was delivering a contract to had been murdered. Original Air Date: September 30, 1944 Support the show monthly at... [[ This is a content summary only. Visit my website for full links, other content, and more! ]]
EP3082: It’s a Crime, Mr. Collins: The Dead White Lifeboat
Mar 10 2020
While on a boat to England, Greg is asked to pretend to be a woman’s husband. Original Air Date: September 9, 1957 Support the show monthly at patreon.greatdetectives.net Support the show on a... [[ This is a content summary only. Visit my website for full links, other content, and more! ]]
EP3081: Box 13: Hot Box
Mar 09 2020
Dan is given money to bid on a box at an auction. He loses the auction, but when the winner gets hit by a car and a woman steals the box, Dan finds himself on the hunt for it. Original Air Date:... [[ This is a content summary only. Visit my website for full links, other content, and more! ]]
EP3080: Dragnet: The Big Deal
Mar 07 2020
‘ Friday and Smith investigate a series of car thefts. Original Air Date: April 19, 1955 Support the show monthly at patreon.greatdetectives.net Support the show on a one-time basis at... [[ This is a content summary only. Visit my website for full links, other content, and more! ]]
EP3079: Yours Truly Johnny Dollar: The Able Tackitt Matter (Rehearsal)
Mar 06 2020
Johnny heads to Borneo to locate a missing insured man. Rehearsal for Program that Aired May 2, 1950 When making your travel plans, remember http://johnnydollarair.com Read more ... [[ This is a content summary only. Visit my website for full links, other content, and more! ]]
EP3078: Raffles: Imposter
Mar 05 2020
Raffles is hired to break into a home to reclaim a stolen necklace and he finds himself framed for murder. Original Air Date: November 4, 1942 Support the show monthly at patreon.greatdetectives.net... [[ This is a content summary only. Visit my website for full links, other content, and more! ]]
EP3077: The Man Called X: Murder, Music, and a Blonde Madonna
Mar 04 2020
An old friend is murdered in New York which leads Ken Thurston to Italy. Original Air Date: August 28, 1944 Support the show monthly at patreon.greatdetectives.net Support the show on a one-time... [[ This is a content summary only. Visit my website for full links, other content, and more! ]]
EP3076: It’s a Crime, Mr. Collins: The Fabulous Emerald Necklace
Mar 03 2020
Greg has Gail act as a decoy in his quest to catch a man who stole a valuable necklace from a woman and killed her husband. Original Air Date: August 2, 1957 Support the show monthly at... [[ This is a content summary only. Visit my website for full links, other content, and more! ]]
EP3075: Box 13: The Sad Night
Mar 02 2020
Dan receives a child’s penmanship book at Box 13. A couple claims it, but when Dan discovers they’re lying, he becomes suspicious. Original Air Date: February 13, 1948 Support the show... [[ This is a content summary only. Visit my website for full links, other content, and more! ]]
EP3074s: Stars Over Hollywood: The Experiment
Mar 01 2020
A doctor falls in love with the prisoner who’s volunteered for her medical experiment. Original Air Date: May 24, 1952 Read more ... [[ This is a content summary only. Visit my website for full links, other content, and more! ]]
EP3074: Dragnet: The Big Tie
Feb 29 2020
Friday and Smith investigate a burglary where several hand-painted ties were stolen. Original Air Date: April 12, 1955 Support the show monthly at patreon.greatdetectives.net Support the show on a... [[ This is a content summary only. Visit my website for full links, other content, and more! ]]
EP3073: Yours Truly Johnny Dollar: Pearl Carrassa
Feb 28 2020
Johnny searches for the beneficiary of a murdered insured woman’s policy. Original Air Date: April 25, 1950 When making your travel plans, remember http://johnnydollarair.com Read more ... [[ This is a content summary only. Visit my website for full links, other content, and more! ]]
EP3072: Sherlock Holmes: The Return of the Jack of Diamonds
Feb 27 2020
A 17th Century Highway Man haunts the Hampstead Heath. Original Air Date: April 25, 1948 Support the show monthly at patreon.greatdetectives.net Support the show on a one-time basis at... [[ This is a content summary only. Visit my website for full links, other content, and more! ]]
AWR0094: Escape: Operation Fleur De Lys (Jack Webb Centennial)
Feb 26 2020
Two OSS Agents (Jack Webb and Elliot Lewis) parachute into occupied France to organize resistance to the Nazis to support the Allied invasion. However, their effo Read more ... [[ This is a content summary only. Visit my website for full links, other content, and more! ]]
EP3071: Michael Shayne: The Freeman Murder Case
Feb 26 2020
A poet who’d asked Phyllis for feedback on her work is a suspect in a murder case. Original Air Date: August 26, 1946 Support the show monthly at patreon.greatdetectives.net Support the show on... [[ This is a content summary only. Visit my website for full links, other content, and more! ]]
EP3070: It’s a Crime, Mr. Collins: The Pink Elephant
Feb 25 2020
A newspaper editor friend of Greg’s asks his help when a newly released racketeer threatens to kill him. Original Air Date: August 26, 1957 Support the show monthly at... [[ This is a content summary only. Visit my website for full links, other content, and more! ]]
EP3069: Box 13: The Haunted Artist
Feb 24 2020
An artist comes to Dan for help because he believes a ghost is breaking into his apartment at night and altering his painting. Original Air Date: February 6, 1948 Support the show monthly at... [[ This is a content summary only. Visit my website for full links, other content, and more! ]]
EP3068s: Lux Radio Theater: Double Indemnity
Feb 23 2020
An insurance agent plots to murder an insured man and split the money with the widow. Original Air Date: October 30, 1950 Go to http://amazing.greatdetectives.net to subscribe to the podcast. Brought... [[ This is a content summary only. Visit my website for full links, other content, and more! ]]
EP3068: Dragnet: The Big No Tooth
Feb 22 2020
Friday and Smith investigate a series of Sunday hold-ups of hotels. Original Air Date: April 5, 1955 Support the show monthly at patreon.greatdetectives.net Support the show on a one-time basis at... [[ This is a content summary only. Visit my website for full links, other content, and more! ]]
EP3067: Yours Truly Johnny Dollar: The Story of the Ten-o-Eight (Rehearsal)
Feb 21 2020
Johnny goes to Buffalo to investigate a box car robbery. Original Air Date: April 18, 1950 When making your travel plans, remember http://johnnydollarair.com Read more ... [[ This is a content summary only. Visit my website for full links, other content, and more! ]]
EP3066: Boston Blackie: The Professor and Rufus Blow a Safe
Feb 20 2020
A scientific criminal blows a safe inside a bank at the same a construction crew is doing demolition. Original Air Date:June 15, 1949 Support the show monthly at patreon.greatdetectives.net Support... [[ This is a content summary only. Visit my website for full links, other content, and more! ]]
EP3065: Rocky Jordan: The Man in the Nile
Feb 19 2020
A boat carrying liquor for Rocky’s cafe is hit on the Nile. Original Air Date: August 15, 1951 Support the show monthly at patreon.greatdetectives.net Support the show on a one-time basis at... [[ This is a content summary only. Visit my website for full links, other content, and more! ]]
EP3064: It’s a Crime, Mr. Collins: The Murder of the Fabulous Redhead
Feb 18 2020
Greg is hired to locate a woman after another detective was murdered on the same case. Original Air Date: August 19, 1957 Support the show monthly at patreon.greatdetectives.net Support the show on a... [[ This is a content summary only. Visit my website for full links, other content, and more! ]]
EP3063: Box 13: Look Pleasant, Please
Feb 17 2020
Dan agrees to pose for a picture with a beautiful woman and then the next day finds out she’s a wealthy heiress Original Air Date: January 30, 1948 Support the show monthly at... [[ This is a content summary only. Visit my website for full links, other content, and more! ]]
Suspense: Love’s Lovely Counterfeit
Feb 16 2020
An ambitious hood (Humphrey Bogart) seeks to bring down his boss and forms an alliance with a reform politician’s campaign aide. Original Air Date: March 8, 1945 Go to... [[ This is a content summary only. Visit my website for full links, other content, and more! ]]
EP3062: Dragnet: The Big Death
Feb 15 2020
Friday and Smith investigate the death of an unassuming man in a hotel. Original Air Date: March 29, 1955 Support the show monthly at patreon.greatdetectives.net Support the show on a one-time basis... [[ This is a content summary only. Visit my website for full links, other content, and more! ]]
EP3061: Yours Truly Johnny Dollar: The Dead First Helpers
Feb 14 2020
Johnny investigates a series of deaths at a steel mill. Original Air Date:April 11, 1950 When making your travel plans, remember http://johnnydollarair.com Read more ... [[ This is a content summary only. Visit my website for full links, other content, and more! ]]
EP3060: Boston Blackie: The Ma Vie Perfume Company Murders
Feb 13 2020
A perfume company salesman is killed so that an imposter can sell fake perfume to the company’s suppliers. Original Air Date:June 8, 1949 Support the show monthly at patreon.greatdetectives.net... [[ This is a content summary only. Visit my website for full links, other content, and more! ]]
EP3059: Rocky Jordan: Valley of the Dead
Feb 12 2020
Rocky has his bartender Chris goes to hiding as he tries to find out why the Police are searching for him and his Yellow Fiat. Original Air Date: July 25, 1951 Support the show monthly at... [[ This is a content summary only. Visit my website for full links, other content, and more! ]]
EP3058: It’s a Crime, Mr. Collins: The Bullet-Grey Cottage
Feb 11 2020
An economics professor who believes in astrology hires Greg to serve as body guard on a trip to a conference at Lake Louise. Original Air Date: July 29, 1957 Support the show monthly at... [[ This is a content summary only. Visit my website for full links, other content, and more! ]]
EP3057: Box 13: Double Right Cross
Feb 10 2020
An old war buddy of Dan’s invites him to watch a fight. When Dan arrives, he finds the fight is over and his friend is accused of throwing the fight. Original Air Date: January 23, 1948 Support... [[ This is a content summary only. Visit my website for full links, other content, and more! ]]
EP3056: Dragnet: The Big Talk
Feb 08 2020
An out of town watch salesman reports being robbed of his entire case. Original Air Date: March 22, 1955 Support the show monthly at patreon.greatdetectives.net Support the show on a one-time basis... [[ This is a content summary only. Visit my website for full links, other content, and more! ]]
EP3055: Yours Truly Johnny Dollar: The Story of the Big Red Schoolhouse
Feb 07 2020
Johnny goes to investigate irregularities in the construction of a new High School to arrive to find it in flames. Original Air Date: April 4, 1950 When making your travel plans, remember... [[ This is a content summary only. Visit my website for full links, other content, and more! ]]
EP3054: Boston Blackie: Pudgy and the Stolen Car and Tire Racket
Feb 06 2020
Blackie is injured after commandeering a motorcycle to chase down a robber. Original Air Date: June 1, 1949 Support the show monthly at patreon.greatdetectives.net Support the show on a one-time... [[ This is a content summary only. Visit my website for full links, other content, and more! ]]
EP3053: Rocky Jordan: The Genacos Affair
Feb 05 2020
Rocky is dragged out of bed, given an injection, and informed the Cafe Tambourine has been closed. Original Air Date: July 11, 1951 Support the show monthly at patreon.greatdetectives.net Support the... [[ This is a content summary only. Visit my website for full links, other content, and more! ]]
EP3052: It’s a Crime, Mr. Collins: The Burnt Copper Powder
Feb 04 2020
A Hollywood starlet comes to Pat admitting she’d committed murder and offering Pat $100,000 to cover it up. Original Air Date: July 15, 1957 Support the show on a one-time basis at... [[ This is a content summary only. Visit my website for full links, other content, and more! ]]
EP3051: Box 13: Diamond in the Sky
Feb 03 2020
Dan is recruited to go to Paris to help bring a million dollar diamond to the United States. Original Air Date: January 16, 1948 Support the show monthly at patreon.greatdetectives.net Support the... [[ This is a content summary only. Visit my website for full links, other content, and more! ]]
EP3050s: Armed Forces Radio Theater: The Private Eye
Feb 02 2020
An ex-con is determined to track down the man who committed the crime he was sent away to prison for three years for. Original Air Date: August 12, 1946 Support the show monthly at... [[ This is a content summary only. Visit my website for full links, other content, and more! ]]
EP3050: Dragnet: The Big Set
Feb 01 2020
Friday and Smith search for muggers who pick men coming up to bars as their victims. Original Air Date: March 15, 1955 Support the show monthly at patreon.greatdetectives.net Support the show on a... [[ This is a content summary only. Visit my website for full links, other content, and more! ]]
EP3049: Yours Truly Johnny Dollar: The Missing Masterpiece
Jan 31 2020
Johnny goes to Boston to search for a masterpiece stolen from a gallery. Original Air Date: March 28, 1950 When making your travel plans, remember http://johnnydollarair.com Read more ... [[ This is a content summary only. Visit my website for full links, other content, and more! ]]
EP3048: Boston Blackie: Blackie, Mary, and The Canyon Resort Murders
Jan 30 2020
Following a tip, Blackie and Mary go undercover at a dude ranch. Original Air Date: May 25, 1949 Support the show monthly at patreon.greatdetectives.net Support the show on a one-time basis at... [[ This is a content summary only. Visit my website for full links, other content, and more! ]]
EP3047: Rocky Jordan: The Lady from Tangiers
Jan 29 2020
Rocky becomes involved with a widow who knew a friend who died in a hotel fire. Original Air Date: July 4, 1951 Support the show monthly at patreon.greatdetectives.net Support the show on a one-time... [[ This is a content summary only. Visit my website for full links, other content, and more! ]]
EP3046: It’s a Crime, Mr. Collins: Ghost in the Sea Blue Dress
Jan 28 2020
A woman stumbles into Greg’s office admits to murdering a man and then faints, then a man stumbles into the office dead. Original Air Date: June 24, 1957 Support the show monthly at... [[ This is a content summary only. Visit my website for full links, other content, and more! ]]
EP3045: Box 13: Damsel in Distress
Jan 27 2020
A teenage girl has received extortion notes threatening to kidnap her if she doesn’t provide a $1,000 ransom. Original Air Date: January 9, 1948 Support the show monthly at... [[ This is a content summary only. Visit my website for full links, other content, and more! ]]
EP3044: Dragnet: The Big Father
Jan 25 2020
Friday and Smith get a clue from a postman in a series of daylight burglaries. Original Air Date: March 8, 1955 Support the show monthly at patreon.greatdetectives.net Support the show on a one-time... [[ This is a content summary only. Visit my website for full links, other content, and more! ]]
EP3043: Yours Truly Johnny Dollar: The Man Who Wrote Himself to Death (Rehearsal)
Jan 24 2020
Johnny investigates an insured writer who’s apparently turned to a life of crime. Rehearsal of Program that Aired March 21, 1950 When making your travel plans, remember... [[ This is a content summary only. Visit my website for full links, other content, and more! ]]
EP3042: Boston Blackie: The Imperial Oil Company Racket
Jan 23 2020
A racketeer hires a high-priced hit woman to kill Boston Blackie as he fears Blackie is wise to his racket. Original Air Date: May 18, 1949 Support the show monthly at patreon.greatdetectives.net... [[ This is a content summary only. Visit my website for full links, other content, and more! ]]
EP3041: Rocky Jordan: The Man from Damascus
Jan 22 2020
A disfigured man shows up in Damascus asking Jordan’s help to locate a dangerous fugitive he wants vengeance on. Audition Date: March 28, 1951 Support the show monthly at... [[ This is a content summary only. Visit my website for full links, other content, and more! ]]
EP3040: It’s a Crime, Mr. Collins: The Brown Alligator Briefcase
Jan 21 2020
While in Italy, Greg looks into the murder of a blackmailer. Original Air Date: May 6, 1957 Support the show monthly at patreon.greatdetectives.net Support the show on a one-time basis at... [[ This is a content summary only. Visit my website for full links, other content, and more! ]]
EP3039: Box 13: Triple Cross
Jan 20 2020
Dan is summoned to a casino in Nevada for an adventure, but when he wins more than $100,000 at the casino and it’s stolen from him, he finds himself on the spot. Original Air Date: January 2,... [[ This is a content summary only. Visit my website for full links, other content, and more! ]]
EP3038: Dragnet: The Big Set-Up
Jan 18 2020
Friday and Smith try to break up a drug ring. Original Air Date: March 1, 1955 Support the show monthly at patreon.greatdetectives.net Support the show on a one-time basis at... [[ This is a content summary only. Visit my website for full links, other content, and more! ]]
EP3037: Yours Truly Johnny Dollar: Eighty-Five Little Minks
Jan 17 2020
Johnny investigates the robbery of eighty-five mink coats from a fur safe. Original Air Date: March 14, 1950 When making your travel plans, remember http://johnnydollarair.com Read more ... [[ This is a content summary only. Visit my website for full links, other content, and more! ]]
EP3036: Boston Blackie: Nobody at the Door
Jan 16 2020
In quick succession, there’s a knock at the Blackie’s door with no one there, a telephone call with no on one the line, and an envelope delivered with nothing in it. Original Air Date:... [[ This is a content summary only. Visit my website for full links, other content, and more! ]]
EP3035: Rocky Jordan: Trail of the Assassin
Jan 15 2020
An American is murdered and Sergeant Grecko thinks Rocky’s behind it. Original Air Date: September 10, 1950 Support the show monthly at patreon.greatdetectives.net Support the show on a... [[ This is a content summary only. Visit my website for full links, other content, and more! ]]
EP3034: It’s a Crime, Mr. Collins: White Plumes, Red Blood
Jan 14 2020
A police commissioner of a small Louisiana town is murdered by a knife thrown through the window of a bar. Original Air Date: April 29, 1957 Support the show monthly at patreon.greatdetectives.net... [[ This is a content summary only. Visit my website for full links, other content, and more! ]]
EP3033: Box 13: Suicide or Murder
Jan 13 2020
A grieving mother asks Dan to prove her reporter son didn’t commit suicide. Original Air Date: December 26, 1947 Support the show monthly at patreon.greatdetectives.net Support the show on a... [[ This is a content summary only. Visit my website for full links, other content, and more! ]]
EP3032: Dragnet: The Big Slug
Jan 11 2020
Friday and Smith search for a robber who was shot while committing the crime. Original Air Date: February 22, 1955 Support the show monthly at patreon.greatdetectives.net Support the show on a... [[ This is a content summary only. Visit my website for full links, other content, and more! ]]
EP3031: Yours Truly Johnny Dollar: Alec Jefferson (Youthful Millionaire)
Jan 10 2020
A wealthy young man whose plunged his fortune into an Independent wildcat oil operation disappears. Original Air Date: March 7, 1950 When making your travel plans, remember http://johnnydollarair.com... [[ This is a content summary only. Visit my website for full links, other content, and more! ]]
EP3030: Boston Blackie: Joe Gates Murdered on Sightseeing Bus
Jan 09 2020
A man is murdered on a tour bus in broad daylight. Original Air Date: May 4, 1949 Support the show monthly at patreon.greatdetectives.net Support the show on a one-time basis at... [[ This is a content summary only. Visit my website for full links, other content, and more! ]]
EP3029: Rocky Jordan: Ace High Straight
Jan 08 2020
Rocky is implicated in the murder of a gambler named Ace, and is dealt a hand including King, Queen, and Jack. Original Air Date: September 3, 1950 Support the show monthly at... [[ This is a content summary only. Visit my website for full links, other content, and more! ]]
EP3028: It’s a Crime, Mr. Collins: The Chrome Yellow Death
Jan 07 2020
Greg and Gail visit a friend who runs a tobacco plantation in Argentina who fears for his life. Original Air Date: April 15, 1957 Support the show monthly at patreon.greatdetectives.net Support the... [[ This is a content summary only. Visit my website for full links, other content, and more! ]]
EP3027: Box 13: The Great Torino
Jan 06 2020
A magician’s assistant asks Dan to protect her from being murdered in a trick involving a gun. Original Air Date: December 19, 1947 Support the show monthly at patreon.greatdetectives.net... [[ This is a content summary only. Visit my website for full links, other content, and more! ]]
EP3026: Screen Guild Theatre: Whistling in Dixie (Encore)
Jan 04 2020
Wally “The Fox” Benton goes down South to solve the murder of a woman’s boyfriend. Original Air Date: May 17, 1943 Support the show monthly at patreon.greatdetectives.net Support the show on a... [[ This is a content summary only. Visit my website for full links, other content, and more! ]]
EP3025: Screen Guild Theatre: Call Northside 777 (Encore)
Jan 03 2020
Jimmy Stewart plays a cynical reporter turned crusader who seeks to clear a man wrongly convicted of murdering a police officer. This episode was based on the 1949 Edgar Award-Winning Movie of the... [[ This is a content summary only. Visit my website for full links, other content, and more! ]]
EP3024: Screen Guild Theatre: The Mask of Demetrios (Encore)
Jan 02 2020
A mystery writer (Peter Lorre) tries to unravel the truth about Demetrios, an international criminal of legendary proportion. In the course of this search, he garners the interest of another mystery... [[ This is a content summary only. Visit my website for full links, other content, and more! ]]
EP3023: Sherlock Holmes: New Year’s Eve Off The Scilly Isles (Encore)
Jan 01 2020
Sherlock Holmes and Watson race to save a luxury liner from being blown up. Original Air Date: December 28, 1947 Support the show monthly at patreon.greatdetectives.net Support the show on a one-time... [[ This is a content summary only. Visit my website for full links, other content, and more! ]]
EP3022: Philip Marlowe: The Old Acquaintance
Dec 31 2019
Marlowe is hired on New Year’s Eve to a locate a missing fiancée who disappeared at the same day a dangerous convict broke out of prison. Original Air Date: December 26, 1948 Support the show... [[ This is a content summary only. Visit my website for full links, other content, and more! ]]
EP3021: Candy Matson: Valley of the Moon (Encore)
Dec 30 2019
Candy goes on vacation at a dude ranch at the Valley of the Moon and quickly runs into murder. Original Air Date: December 17, 1949 Support the show monthly at patreon.greatdetectives.net Support the... [[ This is a content summary only. Visit my website for full links, other content, and more! ]]
EP3020: Dragnet: The Big Hat
Dec 28 2019
Friday and Smith search for a diamond robber. Original Air Date: February 15, 1955 ‘ Support the show monthly at patreon.greatdetectives.net Support the show on a one-time basis at... [[ This is a content summary only. Visit my website for full links, other content, and more! ]]
EP3019: Yours Truly Johnny Dollar: Bodyguard to the Late Robert W. Perry
Dec 27 2019
Johnny Dollar is assigned as a bodyguard to a highly insured businessman, who dies as soon as Johnny arrives. Now he must find the killer and find out if the insurance company that’s retained him has... [[ This is a content summary only. Visit my website for full links, other content, and more! ]]
EP3018: Boston Blackie: The Construction Contractor Murders
Dec 26 2019
A feud between two contractors turns murderous. Original Air Date: April 27, 1949 Support the show monthly at patreon.greatdetectives.net Support the show on a one-time basis at... [[ This is a content summary only. Visit my website for full links, other content, and more! ]]
EP3017: Rocky Jordan: Dr. Markof’s Discovery
Dec 25 2019
A woman leaves Rocky with a manilla envelope containing something she says is worth a lot of money. Original Air Date: August 27, 1950 Support the show monthly at patreon.greatdetectives.net Support... [[ This is a content summary only. Visit my website for full links, other content, and more! ]]
EP3016: It’s a Crime, Mr. Collins: Death Wore Green
Dec 24 2019
A mysterious woman asks Greg to protect her from dangerous men following her. Original Air Date: April 8, 1957 Support the show monthly at patreon.greatdetectives.net Support the show on a one-time... [[ This is a content summary only. Visit my website for full links, other content, and more! ]]
EP3015: Box 13: A Book of Poems by Sir Walter Scott
Dec 23 2019
Dan receives a book of poems by Sir Walter Scott that leads him to investigate a deadly arson. Original Air Date: December 12, 1947 Support the show monthly at patreon.greatdetectives.net Support the... [[ This is a content summary only. Visit my website for full links, other content, and more! ]]
AWR0089: Suspense: The Cave
Dec 23 2019
Two young boys encounter a world of pirates, danger, and adventure in a cave on Christmas. Original Air Date: December 20, 1955 Go to http://amazing.greatdetectives.net to subscribe to the podcast.... [[ This is a content summary only. Visit my website for full links, other content, and more! ]]
EP3014: Dragnet: The Big Little Jesus
Dec 21 2019
Friday and Smith try to find a statue of the child Jesus stolen from a natvity scene on Christmas Eve. Original Air Date: December 22, 1953 Support the show monthly at patreon.greatdetectives.net... [[ This is a content summary only. Visit my website for full links, other content, and more! ]]
EP3013: Yours Truly Johnny Dollar: How I Played Santa Claus And Almost Got Left Holding the Bag
Dec 20 2019
Johnny is sent to investigate a string of department store thefts, but the situation escalates with a murder on Christmas Eve. Original Air Date: December 24, 1949 When making your travel plans,... [[ This is a content summary only. Visit my website for full links, other content, and more! ]]
EP3012: Boston Blackie: Blackie, Santa Claus and The Stolen Rings
Dec 19 2019
Blackie chases a jewel robber on Christmas Eve, but when he catches him the rings the robber has stolen are gone. Original Air Date: December 22, 1948 Support the show monthly at... [[ This is a content summary only. Visit my website for full links, other content, and more! ]]
EP3011: Rocky Jordan: The Man from Damascus
Dec 18 2019
A disfigured man shows up in Cairo blaming Rocky for his disfigurement but willing to forgive him if he tracks down a wanted criminal for him. Original Air Date: August 20, 1950 Support the show... [[ This is a content summary only. Visit my website for full links, other content, and more! ]]
EP3010: It’s a Crime, Mr. Collins: The Dull Blue Treasure
Dec 17 2019
Someone is murdered on stage while Greg and Gail are attending a vaudeville show. Original Air Date: April 1, 1957 Support the show monthly at patreon.greatdetectives.net Support the show on a... [[ This is a content summary only. Visit my website for full links, other content, and more! ]]
EP3009: Box 13: Double Mothers
Dec 16 2019
Dan is directed to a park where he finds a precocious young girl with a confusing story and a note from her mother asking Dan to take care of her. Original Air Date: December 5, 1947 Support the show... [[ This is a content summary only. Visit my website for full links, other content, and more! ]]
EP3008: Dragnet: The Big Gap
Dec 14 2019
A pawn broker believes a man was caught in a scam and may be dangerous as he bought a gun before leaving the pawnshop. Original Air Date: February 8, 1955 Support the show monthly at... [[ This is a content summary only. Visit my website for full links, other content, and more! ]]
EP3007: Yours Truly Johnny Dollar: The Archaeologist
Dec 13 2019
Johnny comes in when the insurance company is contacted by the worried sister of an archaeologist. Original Air Date: February 24, 1950 When making your travel plans, remember... [[ This is a content summary only. Visit my website for full links, other content, and more! ]]
EP3006: Boston Blackie: Madame Zina Murdered in a Monkey Costume
Dec 12 2019
A carnival fortune teller tells Blackie death is in his future, and then Blackie finds her dead. Original Air Date: April 20, 1949 Support the show monthly at patreon.greatdetectives.net Support the... [[ This is a content summary only. Visit my website for full links, other content, and more! ]]
EP3005: Rocky Jordan: City of the Baksheesh
Dec 11 2019
A reporter collapses after someone put something in his drink and then he invites Rocky to join a blackmail racket. Original Air Date: August 13, 1950 Support the show monthly at... [[ This is a content summary only. Visit my website for full links, other content, and more! ]]
EP3004: It’s a A Crime, Mr. Collins: The Green Stop Light
Dec 10 2019
Gregg and Gail travel to a small town to purchase a new car from Gail’s uncle at a discount. Original Air Date: March 25, 1957 Support the show monthly at patreon.greatdetectives.net Support... [[ This is a content summary only. Visit my website for full links, other content, and more! ]]
EP3003: Box 13: Short Assignment
Dec 09 2019
A diminutive private detective asks Dan to fill in for him in playing bodyguard to a suicidal young heir. Original Air Date: November 28, 1947 Support the show monthly at patreon.greatdetectives.net... [[ This is a content summary only. Visit my website for full links, other content, and more! ]]
EP3002s: Lux Radio Theater: The Third Man
Dec 08 2019
Holly Martin, a pulp writer is called to post-War Vienna by an old friend. He finds his friend dead in an apparent accident. However, Martin finds many inconsistencies and sets out to find the truth.... [[ This is a content summary only. Visit my website for full links, other content, and more! ]]
EP3002: Dragnet: The Big Bar (TV Soundtrack)
Dec 07 2019
Friday and Smith hunt for an armed robber who often kills his victims. Soundtrack of a TV episode aired on October 14, 1954 based on a radio play that aired November 10, 1949. Support the show... [[ This is a content summary only. Visit my website for full links, other content, and more! ]]
EP3001: Yours Truly Johnny Dollar: The Gravedigger’s Spade
Dec 06 2019
Johnny goes to North Dakota hoping to change the minds of an insured elderly couple who wants to commit suicide as soon as they change their beneficiary. Original Air Date: February 17, 1950 When... [[ This is a content summary only. Visit my website for full links, other content, and more! ]]
EP3000: Boston Blackie: The Tiny Philip Murders
Dec 05 2019
A short man shoots and kills a jewelry store owner to steal Boston Blackie’s watch. Original Air Date: April 13, 1949 Support the show monthly at patreon.greatdetectives.net Support the show on... [[ This is a content summary only. Visit my website for full links, other content, and more! ]]
EP2999: Rocky Jordan: The Broken Wing
Dec 04 2019
The father of a young woman asks Rocky to protect his daughter but won’t tell him from what. Original Air Date: August 6, 1950 Support the show monthly at patreon.greatdetectives.net Support... [[ This is a content summary only. Visit my website for full links, other content, and more! ]]
EP2998: It’s a Crime, Mr. Collins: The Bowl of Temple Fire Red
Dec 03 2019
Greg is hired to find a missing priceless Chinese bowl from the Ming dynasty. Original Air Date: March 11, 1957 Support the show monthly at patreon.greatdetectives.net Support the show on a one-time... [[ This is a content summary only. Visit my website for full links, other content, and more! ]]
EP2997: Box 13: Shanghied
Dec 02 2019
Dan receives a letter inviting him to a port and he’s knocked out, kidnapped, and made to spend days fishing at sea. Original Air Date: November 21, 1947 Support the show monthly at... [[ This is a content summary only. Visit my website for full links, other content, and more! ]]
EP2996: Dragnet: The Big Bird
Nov 30 2019
Friday and Smith search for a burglar who breaks into homes and kills any pet birds. Original Air Date: February 1, 1955 Support the show monthly at patreon.greatdetectives.net Support the show on a... [[ This is a content summary only. Visit my website for full links, other content, and more! ]]
EP2995: Yours Truly Johnny Dollar: The S.S. Malay Trader Ship
Nov 29 2019
Johnny goes undercover as a seaman on a Corpus Christi-bound ship to prevent the destruction of the ship and its cargo. Original Air Date: February 10, 1950 When making your travel plans, remember... [[ This is a content summary only. Visit my website for full links, other content, and more! ]]
EP2994: Boston Blackie: The Harry Clark Mob Murders
Nov 28 2019
A crook comes to Blackie for protection and is then murder. Original Air Date: April 6, 1949 Support the show monthly at patreon.greatdetectives.net Support the show on a one-time basis at... [[ This is a content summary only. Visit my website for full links, other content, and more! ]]
EP2993: Rocky Jordan: The Money Changers
Nov 27 2019
Rocky finds himself targetted by a gangster when he refuses to participate in a black market currency racket. Original Air Date: July 30, 1950 Support the show monthly at patreon.greatdetectives.net... [[ This is a content summary only. Visit my website for full links, other content, and more! ]]
EP2992: It’s a Crime, Mr. Collins: The Brown Paper Bag
Nov 26 2019
Gail Collins’ wedding night is ruined when a man dies on the front door of her honeymoon suite. Original Air Date: March 4, 1957 Support the show monthly at patreon.greatdetectives.net Support... [[ This is a content summary only. Visit my website for full links, other content, and more! ]]
EP2991: Box 13: Extra! Extra!
Nov 25 2019
A newspaper boy asks Dan to clear his father of a jewel theft. Original Air Date: November 14, 1947 Support the show monthly at patreon.greatdetectives.net Support the show on a one-time basis at... [[ This is a content summary only. Visit my website for full links, other content, and more! ]]
EP2990: Dragnet: The Big Bounce
Nov 23 2019
Friday and Smith search for a man passing bad checks using the name of a dead actor. Original Air Date: January 25, 1955 Support the show monthly at patreon.greatdetectives.net Support the show on a... [[ This is a content summary only. Visit my website for full links, other content, and more! ]]
EP2989: Yours Truly Johnny Dollar: Death Takes a Working Day
Nov 22 2019
Johnny investigates the death of a wealthy insured man. Original Air Date: February 3, 1950 When making your travel plans, remember http://johnnydollarair.com Read more ... [[ This is a content summary only. Visit my website for full links, other content, and more! ]]
EP2988: Boston Blackie: The Amadon Pearl Murders
Nov 21 2019
Blackie matches wits with two different sets of jewel thieves to steal the million dollar Amadon Pearls. Original Air Date: March 30, 1949 Support the show monthly at patreon.greatdetectives.net... [[ This is a content summary only. Visit my website for full links, other content, and more! ]]
EP2987: Rocky Jordan: Cairo Tour
Nov 20 2019
While visiting the docks in Cairo, Rocky is kissed by a beautiful American tourist. Original Air Date: July 23, 1950 Support the show monthly at patreon.greatdetectives.net Support the show on a... [[ This is a content summary only. Visit my website for full links, other content, and more! ]]
EP2986: Let George Do It: Red Spots in the Snow
Nov 19 2019
George is called to a ski resort to protect a famous Hollywood director. Original Air Date: Unknown Likely Rebroadcast Date: November 25, 1952 Support the show monthly at patreon.greatdetectives.net... [[ This is a content summary only. Visit my website for full links, other content, and more! ]]
EP2985: Box 13: The Radio Actress Murder Case
Nov 18 2019
Dan Holiday receives an impossible call from a woman as she’s being murdered. Original Air Date: November 7, 1947 Support the show monthly at patreon.greatdetectives.net Support the show on a... [[ This is a content summary only. Visit my website for full links, other content, and more! ]]
EP2984: Dragnet: The Big Token
Nov 16 2019
Friday and Smith search for a robber who shot and killed a man during a robbery. Original Air Date: January 18, 1955 Support the show monthly at patreon.greatdetectives.net Support the show on a... [[ This is a content summary only. Visit my website for full links, other content, and more! ]]
EP2983: Yours Truly Johnny Dollar: The Haiti Adventure Matter
Nov 15 2019
Johnny travels to Haiti where a desolute ensured man is dying…by voodoo. Original Air Date: December 17, 1949 When making your travel plans, remember http://johnnydollarair.com Read more ... [[ This is a content summary only. Visit my website for full links, other content, and more! ]]
EP2982: Boston Blackie: The Charity Ring Murders
Nov 14 2019
Blackie investigates when a charity casino fundraiser Mary signed a letter for turns out to be a fraud. Original Air Date: March 23, 1949 Support the show monthly at patreon.greatdetectives.net... [[ This is a content summary only. Visit my website for full links, other content, and more! ]]
EP2981: Rocky Jordan: The Lotus Cup of Amin Ra
Nov 13 2019
Rocky agrees to hold a package for a beautiful woman and gets caught up in an adventure involving a religious artifact and murder. Original Air Date: July 16, 1950 Support the show monthly at... [[ This is a content summary only. Visit my website for full links, other content, and more! ]]
EP2980: Let George Do It: Portrait of a Suicide
Nov 12 2019
A farmer calls George in after he sees the wife of a local artist in an apparent suicidal state. Original Air Date Unknown Likely Rebroadcast Date: June 24, 1952 Support the show monthly at... [[ This is a content summary only. Visit my website for full links, other content, and more! ]]
EP2979: Box 13: Blackmail is Murder
Nov 11 2019
An older single woman from Indiana sends a letter to Box 13 because she found a dead man in her room. Original AIr Date: October 31, 1947 Support the show monthly at patreon.greatdetectives.net... [[ This is a content summary only. Visit my website for full links, other content, and more! ]]
EP2978: Dragnet: The Big Complex
Nov 09 2019
Friday and Smith find a series of burglaries was committed by a troubled youth. Original Air Date: January 11, 1955 Support the show monthly at patreon.greatdetectives.net Support the show on a... [[ This is a content summary only. Visit my website for full links, other content, and more! ]]
EP2977: Yours Truly Johnny Dollar: The Circus Animal Matter
Nov 08 2019
Johnny is hired to protect a leopard in animal show. Original Air Date: December 10, 1949 When making your travel plans, remember http://johnnydollarair.com Read more ... [[ This is a content summary only. Visit my website for full links, other content, and more! ]]
EP2976: Boston Blackie: Blackie Kidnaps a Murderer
Nov 07 2019
Blackie kidnaps a suspect from police custody to get a confession and things go wrong. Original Air Date: March 16, 1949 Support the show monthly at patreon.greatdetectives.net Support the show on a... [[ This is a content summary only. Visit my website for full links, other content, and more! ]]
EP2975: Rocky Jordan: Interlude with Laurena
Nov 06 2019
After someone kills Eddie Largo, suspicion falls on Laurena Maxwell, the wealthy widow of Paul Maxwell. Original Air Date: July 9, 1950 Support the show monthly at patreon.greatdetectives.net Support... [[ This is a content summary only. Visit my website for full links, other content, and more! ]]
EP2974: Let George Do It: There Ain’t No Justice
Nov 05 2019
George is called by a vagrant from a small town to investigate a fire that the vagrant blames the police for. Original Air Date: Unknown (but before June 3, 1951) Support the show monthly at... [[ This is a content summary only. Visit my website for full links, other content, and more! ]]
EP2973: Box 13: The Insurance Swindle Adventure
Nov 04 2019
An insurance company asks Dan to locate a missing insured man who’s about to be declared dead and have his insurance policy pay off. Original Air Date: October 24, 1947 Support the show monthly... [[ This is a content summary only. Visit my website for full links, other content, and more! ]]
EP2972: Dragnet: The Big Mug
Nov 02 2019
Friday and Smith search for the men behind a series of strong-arm robberies. Original Air Date: January 4, 1955 Support the show monthly at patreon.greatdetectives.net Support the show on a one-time... [[ This is a content summary only. Visit my website for full links, other content, and more! ]]
EP2971: Yours Truly Johnny Dollar: Bodyguard to Anne Connelly
Nov 01 2019
Johnny goes to Milwaukee to protect an insured woman who’s afraid of her ex-boyfriend. Original Air Date: December 3, 1949 When making your travel plans, remember http://johnnydollarair.com... [[ This is a content summary only. Visit my website for full links, other content, and more! ]]
EP2970: Boston Blackie: The Dolly Preston Murder
Oct 31 2019
The police and Blackie are called to a house by a woman. They arrive to find no one in the house listed, and a witness who swears she saw a woman enter the house who was thought dead for the past... [[ This is a content summary only. Visit my website for full links, other content, and more! ]]
EP2969: Rocky Jordan: The Dead Colleen
Oct 30 2019
Rocky is offered $5,000 to find out who killed an Irish woman. Original Air Date: July 2, 1950 Support the show monthly at patreon.greatdetectives.net Support the show on a one-time basis at... [[ This is a content summary only. Visit my website for full links, other content, and more! ]]
EP2968: Let George Do It: Blue Plate Special
Oct 29 2019
George is called to a small town to steal a plate that a man believes is a forgery. Original Air Date: September 3, 1951 Support the show monthly at patreon.greatdetectives.net Support the show on a... [[ This is a content summary only. Visit my website for full links, other content, and more! ]]
EP2967: Box 13: The First Letter
Oct 28 2019
Dan 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 Air Date: October 17, 1947... [[ This is a content summary only. Visit my website for full links, other content, and more! ]]
EP2966: Dragnet: The Big Underground
Oct 26 2019
Friday and Smith investigate a series of inexplicable burglaries Original Air Date: December 28, 1954 Support the show monthly at patreon.greatdetectives.net Support the show on a one-time basis at... [[ This is a content summary only. Visit my website for full links, other content, and more! ]]