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Adam Graham serves as your host, providing his idiosyncratic as he goes, as we go through the much underrated 1946-54 detective series starring a pre-Johnny Dollar Bob Bailey as Detective George Valentine a World War II vet, who along with his secretary and assistant Brooksie take on every case that's mailed to them.
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Listen to the adventures of that man with the action-packed account, Yours Truly Johnny Dollar. From 1949-62, the freelance insurance investigator relayed his adventures to the golden age of radio listeners via his action-packed account. In one of the longest-running old-time radio mystery detective programs. Six actors played Johnny Dollar. Currently, we're posting episodes starring Bob Bailey, the best-loved of the Johnny Dollar actors every Tuesday and Friday. However, you'll find the adv ...
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Join host Adam Graham on two seperate journeys through Box 13, the series starring Alan Ladd as reprorter turned Mystery Writer Dan Holiday. Holiday's adventures begin as a result of a newspaper ad that reads, "Adventure wanted. Will go anywhere, will do anything." This podcast features every episode of Box 13 twice. First, originally podcast from 2009-2010 and then ten years later. Find out how our knowledge of some episodes have grown and how reactions to them have changed over the years.
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The basic facts of Holmes are well-known to nearly every literate person on the globe. He was the creation of Sir Arthur Conan Doyle and made appearances in fifty-six short stories and four novels. He solved cases from 221B Baker Street in London with the assistance of his faithful companion, Dr. Watson. Holmes became so popular that Doyle couldn’t get away with killing him. Holmes is one of the few true timeless characters in literature. His canonical adventures may have been set in the lat ...
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Some called it, "Dragnet on Horseback." But this 1950-52 Old Time crime Series focused on the exploits of the Texas Rangers and provided keen insights into the work of one most storied police forces in the world and vital nature of their work investigating major crimes across the state of Texas, often operating hundreds of miles away from the metropolitan resources that other fictional lawmen enjoyed. Ranger Jayce Pearson (Joel McCrea) portrays the resourcefulness, and ingenuity of the Texas ...
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Barrie Craig was a different kind of detective show and Craig as played by William Gargan was a different type of detective: a big gentle easy going guy who always believed his clients until evidence proved otherwise. In some ways, it poked fun at the private detective genre by giving Craig police-type powers and duties such as making arrests and filling out paperwork. This played off the wide variety of functions and investigations that other PIs took on that were really police functions. A ...
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Adam Graham continues his journey through Old Time Radio Detective programs from their first available adventure to their final bow in Seasons 4-6 which were released between 2012 and 2015, featuring nearly 1,000 Old Time Radio episodes. You can listen to the current podcast feed of The Great Detectives of Old Time Radio here. Picking up where we left off at the end of Volume 1, Volume 2 begins by continuing the Adventures of Frank Race, The Fat Man, Let George Do It, Sherlock Holmes (with J ...
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Join Adam Graham, host of the Great Detectives of Old Time Radio as he presents all of the existing old time radio episodes of Nero Wolfe including the only surviving 1940s episodes and then all 25 of the Sidney Greenstreet New Adventures of Nero Wolfe. Join Rex Stout's famous sleuth as joined by a bushel of Archie Goodwins, he solves a wide variety of crimes while rarely leaving his New York City brownstone.
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Original Release Date: November 24, 2010 George isn’t interested when a woman wants to hire him to find out if her husband based a steamy protagonist in his novel on a real life mistress, but changes his mind when someone takes a shot at the husband/author. Original Air Date: May 23, 1949 Support the show monthly at https://patreon.greatdetectives.…
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Release Date: Semptember 10, 2013 A man is framed for murder by a fellow racketeer and Malone has to find the truth. Original Air Date: April 28, 1948 Support the show monthly at https://patreon.greatdetectives.net Support the show on a one-time basis at https://support.greatdetectives.net Mail a donation to: Adam Graham, PO Box 15913, Boise, Idaho…
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Release Date: Semptember 09, 2013 Johnny arrives in a small Colorado town on suspicion that a school may be made of inferior materials and arrives to find it burning down. Original Air Dates: March 12 and 13, 1956 Support the show monthly at https://patreon.greatdetectives.net Support the show on a one-time basis at https://support.greatdetectives.…
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Release Date: September 07, 2013 After a killing, Guthrie is determined to put away the racketeer behind it and his numbers racket too. Original Air Date: May 13, 1952 Support the show monthly at https://patreon.greatdetectives.net Support the show on a one-time basis at https://support.greatdetectives.net Mail a donation to: Adam Graham, PO Box 15…
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Original Release Date: January 21, 2023 Today's Mystery: Jace is called in to investigate the disappearance of four calves from a small farm. Original Radio Broadcast Date: March 16, 1952 Become one of our monthly patreon supporters at patreon.greatdetectives.net Support the show on a one-time basis at http://support.greatdetectives.net. Mail a don…
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Original Release Date: December 2, 2010 Scotland Yard has a suspect in the murder of a wealthy man, but no murder weapon, and the case begins to look think when another murder done in the same way takes place while the alleged murder is in jail. Original Air Date: May 13, 1946 Support the show monthly at https://patreon.greatdetectives.net Support …
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Release Date: Semptember 06, 2013 Johnny races to clear the good name of a dead woman and find out who is behind the whole mess. Original Air Date: March 9, 1956 Roger King is right in the thicket of it as the heist goes down and all the double crosses are revealed. Originally Aired: The week of December 27, 1957 Support the show monthly at https:/…
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Release Date: April 23, 2012 Barrie Craig tries to save the bitter boyfriend of a young woman, who asked for his help, from a life of crime Original Air Date: November 7, 1954 Support the show monthly at https://patreon.greatdetectives.net Support the show on a one-time basis at https://support.greatdetectives.net Mail a donation to: Adam Graham, P…
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Original Release Date: June 28, 2010 Dan receives a letter to Box 13 from a man who promises to kill him in 4 days. Original Air Date: September 1, 1948 Support the show monthly at patreon.greatdetectives.net Support the show on a one-time basis at http://support.greatdetectives.net.‘ Mail a donation to: Adam Graham, PO Box 15913, Boise, Idaho 8371…
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Today's Mystery: Johnny is sent to a highly uninsured and underprepared town along the Ohio River to prevent a disaster in the midst of a flood. Original Radio Broadcast Date: June 8, 1958 Originating from Hollywood Starring: Bob Bailey as Johnny Dollar; Chester Stratton; Frank Gerstle; Bob Bruce; Parley Baer When making your travel plans, remember…
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Original Release Date: November 5, 2014 Nick and Patsi investigate a series of fur thefts from department stores.Original Air Date: September 15, 1946 Originated in New York Starring Lon Clark as Nick Carter Support the show monthly at https://patreon.greatdetectives.net Support the show on a one-time basis at https://support.greatdetectives.net Ma…
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Original Release Date: November 17, 2010 A little man hires George to prove him guilty of murder. Original Air Date: May 16, 1949 Support the show monthly at https://patreon.greatdetectives.net Support the show on a one-time basis at https://support.greatdetectives.net Mail a donation to: Adam Graham, PO Box 15913, Boise, Idaho 83715 Give us a call…
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Release Date: Semptember 05, 2013 Nick is walking a businessman to his office to confront one of his partners over stolen funds when the businessman is gunned down. Original Air Date: October 25, 1943 Support the show monthly at https://patreon.greatdetectives.net Support the show on a one-time basis at https://support.greatdetectives.net Mail a do…
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Release Date: Semptember 04, 2013 Johnny finds a gun in the purse of a dead woman and tries to uncover her true identity. Original Air Date: March 7 and 8, 1956 Support the show monthly at https://patreon.greatdetectives.net Support the show on a one-time basis at https://support.greatdetectives.net Mail a donation to: Adam Graham, PO Box 15913, Bo…
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Original Release Date: November 25, 2010 Sherlock Holmes is hired to find a missing husband who appears to either have met with foul play–or disappeared into thin air. Original Air Date: May 6, 1946 Support the show monthly at https://patreon.greatdetectives.net Support the show on a one-time basis at https://support.greatdetectives.net Mail a dona…
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Release Date: Semptember 03, 2013 A man is murdered and Malone is hired by the prime suspect. Original Air Date: May 24, 1947 Support the show monthly at https://patreon.greatdetectives.net Support the show on a one-time basis at https://support.greatdetectives.net Mail a donation to: Adam Graham, PO Box 15913, Boise, Idaho 83715 Give us a call at …
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Release Date: Semptember 02, 2013 While investigating a routine hotel burglary, Johnny helps a woman in distress, and she dies just after Johnny puts her in the cab. Original Air Dates: March 5 and 6, 1956 Support the show monthly at https://patreon.greatdetectives.net Support the show on a one-time basis at https://support.greatdetectives.net Mail…
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Release Date: Semptember 01, 2013 A man plans to carry out a revenge on a man who framed him for Murder, and wants Wolfe to clear his name if he fails. Wolfe refuses, but ends up drawn into the case when the potential client is murdered. Original Air Date: January 19, 1951 Support the show monthly at https://patreon.greatdetectives.net Support the …
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Release Date: August 31, 2013 Ben searches for a stripper accused of a hold up and shooting a clerk. Original Air Date: May 6, 1952 Support the show monthly at https://patreon.greatdetectives.net Support the show on a one-time basis at https://support.greatdetectives.net Mail a donation to: Adam Graham, PO Box 15913, Boise, Idaho 83715 Give us a ca…
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Original Release Date: January 14, 2023 Today's Mystery: A couple moving to Texas from Iowa are killed, and their 12-year-old son is shot in a car-jacking gone wrong. Original Radio Broadcast Date: March 9, 1952 Become one of our monthly patreon supporters at patreon.greatdetectives.net Support the show on a one-time basis at http://support.greatde…
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Original Release Date: November 18, 2010 Every time a certain waltz played in Austria, a beautiful woman is killed. Original Air Date: April 29, 1946 Support the show monthly at https://patreon.greatdetectives.net Support the show on a one-time basis at https://support.greatdetectives.net Mail a donation to: Adam Graham, PO Box 15913, Boise, Idaho …
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Original Release Date: June 21, 2010 A man sends Dan Holiday to the Philippines with half a map to retrieve an item, promising $10,000 in return. When Holiday arrives, the man he's supposed to meet is dead. Original Air Date: August 25, 1948 Support the show monthly at patreon.greatdetectives.net Support the show on a one-time basis at http://suppo…
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Release Date: April 16, 2012 Barrie and a beautiful young woman are invited to the house of a wealthy man. They find the house is owned by someone else and rumors of ghosts abound. Original Air Date: September 7, 1954 Support the show monthly at https://patreon.greatdetectives.net Support the show on a one-time basis at https://support.greatdetecti…
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Today's Mystery: The wife of an eccentric wealthy angler has fled on him. Johnny has to find out where he went. Original Radio Broadcast Date: June 1, 1958 Originating from Hollywood Starring: Bob Bailey as Johnny Dollar When making your travel plans, remember http://johnnydollarair.com Become one of our Patreon Supporters at https://patreon.greatd…
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Release Date: August , 2013 Johnny was wrong or was he? Original Air Date: March 2, 1956 Roger King finds out what the big deal is about the 18th and finds himself in the middle of a $300,000 caper. Aired week of December 27, 1957 Support the show monthly at https://patreon.greatdetectives.net Support the show on a one-time basis at https://support…
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Original Release Date: November 10, 2010 George is hired to guard $20,000 and pick up four paintings, but finds a collection of characters trying to stop him. Original Air Date: May 9, 1949 Support the show monthly at https://patreon.greatdetectives.net Support the show on a one-time basis at https://support.greatdetectives.net Mail a donation to: …
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Release Date: August 29, 2013 Nick goes undercover in prison to prove a suicide was actually a murder and conspiracy. Original Air Date: October 18, 1943 Support the show monthly at https://patreon.greatdetectives.net Support the show on a one-time basis at https://support.greatdetectives.net Mail a donation to: Adam Graham, PO Box 15913, Boise, Id…
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Original Release Date: October 30, 2014 With Nick out of town, Sergeant Matheson has to solve the murder of a singer at a night club–with some help from Patsy and Stubby. Original Air Date: August 25, 1946 Support the show monthly at https://patreon.greatdetectives.net Support the show on a one-time basis at https://support.greatdetectives.net Mail…
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Release Date: August 28, 2013 Is a missing businessman alive or dead? Johnny continues his search for the truth by a man missing in a boat crash. Original Air Dates: February 29 and March 1, 1956 Support the show monthly at https://patreon.greatdetectives.net Support the show on a one-time basis at https://support.greatdetectives.net Mail a donatio…
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Release Date: August 27, 2013 Mr. Moto is investigating dope smuggling and witnesses the murder of the owner of an import-export company. Original Air Date: October 20 1951 Support the show monthly at https://patreon.greatdetectives.net Support the show on a one-time basis at https://support.greatdetectives.net Mail a donation to: Adam Graham, PO B…
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Original Release Date: November 11, 2010 A young man is accused of cheating at cards. Holmes believes the man is innocent and one of Moriarity’s associates is behind the frame with the goal of murder in mind. Original Air Date: April 22, 1946 Support the show monthly at https://patreon.greatdetectives.net Support the show on a one-time basis at htt…
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Original Release Date: November 3, 2010 George is called in when a brother fears his sister is falling for a mentalist. Things take an odd turn when the mentalist is poisoned and two bottles of poison are missing. Original Air Date: May 2, 1949 Support the show monthly at https://patreon.greatdetectives.net Support the show on a one-time basis at h…
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Release Date: August 26, 2013 Johnny investigates the disappearance of a man missing at sea while local officials are pushing for a quick declaration of death and murder. Original Air Date: February 27 and 28, 1956 Support the show monthly at https://patreon.greatdetectives.net Support the show on a one-time basis at https://support.greatdetectives…
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Release Date: August 25, 2013 An elderly woman has found a body in her room. She wants Dan to remove the body and find the killer. Original Air Date: October 31, 1947 Support the show monthly at https://patreon.greatdetectives.net Support the show on a one-time basis at https://support.greatdetectives.net Mail a donation to: Adam Graham, PO Box 159…
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Today's Mystery: Johnny is called in to investigate threats on the life of a famous stage actress. Original Radio Broadcast Dates: November 21-25, 1955 Originating from Hollywood Starring: Bob Bailey as Johnny Dollar; Virginia Gregg; Florence Wolcott; Don Diamond; Larry Thor; Vic Perrin; Carleton Young When making your travel plans, remember http:/…
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Release Date: August 24, 2013 Guthrie tries to solve a gangland killing. Original Air Date: April 1952 Support the show monthly at https://patreon.greatdetectives.net Support the show on a one-time basis at https://support.greatdetectives.net Mail a donation to: Adam Graham, PO Box 15913, Boise, Idaho 83715 Give us a call at 208-991-4783 Take the l…
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Original Release Date: January 7, 2023 Today's Mystery:Jace searches for an icepick-wielding burglar who steals food from his victims first. Original Radio Broadcast Date: March 2, 1952 Become one of our monthly patreon supporters at patreon.greatdetectives.net Support the show on a one-time basis at http://support.greatdetectives.net. Mail a donat…
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Release Date: August 23, 2013 The verdict in the trial of the arsonist comes. Original Air Date: February 24, 1956 Roger King is stranded on a boat but a shipwreck changes everything. Original Air Date: Week of December 27, 1957 Support the show monthly at https://patreon.greatdetectives.net Support the show on a one-time basis at https://support.g…
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Original Release Date: June 14, 2010 Dan Holiday goes to Mexico to help a man who says his life is in danger. Original Air Date: August 18, 1948 Support the show monthly at patreon.greatdetectives.net Support the show on a one-time basis at http://support.greatdetectives.net.‘ Mail a donation to: Adam Graham, PO Box 15913, Boise, Idaho 83715 Take t…
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Release Date: April 9, 2012 Barrie Craig and his elevator man go to Vermont on a vacation. The peaceful rest is interrupted when they find a body in a hay wagon. Original Air Date: August 31, 1954 Support the show monthly at https://patreon.greatdetectives.net Support the show on a one-time basis at https://support.greatdetectives.net Mail a donati…
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Original Release Date: October 27, 2010 With George out of town on a wild goose chase, Brooksie is tricked into impersonating a night club singer, and finds herself charged with murder. Original Air Date: April 25, 1949 Support the show monthly at https://patreon.greatdetectives.net Support the show on a one-time basis at https://support.greatdetec…
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Today's Mystery: Johnny is sent to investigate a gold mine and finds himself in serious danger on a plane full of TNT. Original Radio Broadcast Date: May 25, 1958 Originating from Hollywood Starring: Bob Bailey as Johnny Dollar; Jeanne Tatum; Frank Nelson; Russell Thorson; Barney Phillips; Harry Bartell; Forrest Lewis When making your travel plans,…
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