Best Sam Starr Podcasts (2025)

The Father Brown Stories were written by G K Chesterton. Father John Brown was a Roman Catholic priest from East Anglia who solved mysteries by intuition rather than detection, he was famed for carrying an umbrella. The vicar criminologist is often helped by the criminal Flambeau. The radio plays were 30 minutes in length for each episode and were …

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THE BLUE CROSS and THE QUEER FEET FATHER BROWN STORIES 52:16

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The Father Brown Stories were written by G K Chesterton. Father John Brown was a Roman Catholic priest from East Anglia who solved mysteries by intuition rather than detection, he was famed for carrying an umbrella. The vicar criminologist is often helped by the criminal Flambeau. The radio plays were 30 minutes in length for each episode and were …

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

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

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THE BIG DRILLS and THE BIG BLAST DRAGNET 57:46

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MEDragnet, the brainchild of Jack Webb, may very well be the most well-remembered, and the best, radio police drama series. From September, 1949 through February 1957, Dragnet's 30 minute shows, broadcast on NBC, brought to radio true police stories in a low-key, documentary style. The origins of Dragnet can be traced to a semi-documentary film, "H…

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THE MAN ON THE HOOK and A THOUSAND VIOLINS 55:58

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JEFF REGAN, INVESTIGATOR Jeff Regan, Investigator, was one of countless private detective series that proliferated in the years following WWII. The series initially featured Jack Webb in the title role, who was coming off his work in Pat Novak for Hire, followed by Johnny Madero, Pier 23. The series premiered July 10, 1948, over the CBS network. Or…

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500 SANTAS FROM MEXICO and SOME ENCHANTED CARHOP JEFF REGAN, P.I. 54:43

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eff Regan, Investigator Singles by Old Time Radio Researchers Topics OTRR Jeff Regan Item Size 1.4G Episodes from the OTRR Maintained set of Jeff Regan, Investigator: JEFF REGAN, INVESTIGATOR Jeff Regan, Investigator, was one of countless private detective series that proliferated in the years following WWII. The series initially featured Jack Webb…

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LITTLE MAN'S LAMENT and TWO LITTLE SISTERS JEFF REGAN, PRIVATE INVESTIGATOR 58:55

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eff Regan, Investigator Singles by Old Time Radio Researchers Topics OTRR Jeff Regan Item Size 1.4G Episodes from the OTRR Maintained set of Jeff Regan, Investigator: JEFF REGAN, INVESTIGATOR Jeff Regan, Investigator, was one of countless private detective series that proliferated in the years following WWII. The series initially featured Jack Webb…

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DEAD ON ARRIVAL & MURDERS IN WAX & BONUS BARRIE CRAIG CONFIDENTIAL INVESTIGATOR 1:26:41

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By Host Jon Hagadorn. All stories in public domain.

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THE VAPHIO CUP CAPER and THE LAWLESS CAPER ADVENTURES OF SAM SPADE 59:11

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By Host Jon Hagadorn. All stories in public domain.

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THE BRAVE RABBIT and THE IMPOLITE CORPSE THE NEW ADVENTURES OF NERO WOLFE 58:51

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HE NEW ADVENTURES OF NERO WOLFE Nero Wolfe first appeared on radio on July 5, 1943 on the NBC Blue Network in The Adventures Of Nero Wolfe. This series didn't last long and starred Santos Ortega as Wolfe and Luis Van Rooten as Archie. The second series was during 1945 on the Mutual network in The Amazing Nero Wolfe. This lasted only until December …

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THE CASE OF THE COWBOY KILLERS and THE CINCINNATI NARCOTICS RING GANGBUSTERS 47:38

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This upload contains 88 episodes of the Old Time Radio program, Gang Busters. The show, a police-based dramatic crime anthology, ran from 1935-1957 and focused on dramatizing crimes from police files. The show also broadcast alerts, known as Gang Buster Clues, of suspects wanted by police around the country. Sadly only a limited number of episodes …

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THE BACKFIRE THAT BACKFIRED and THE LEUMAS MATTER YOURS TRULY JOHNNY DOLLAR 39:34

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Revival A young Bob Bailey (1937) CBS Radio revived Yours Truly, Johnny Dollar in October 1955 with a new leading man, a new director, and a new format. The program changed from a 30-minute, one-episode-per-week program to a 15-minute, five-nights-a-week serial[2] (Monday through Friday, 8–8:15 pm EST) produced and directed by radio veteran Jack Jo…

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THE EMBARKADERO MATTER and THE REALLY GONE MATTER YOURS TRULY, JOHNNY DOLLAR 39:57

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Revival A young Bob Bailey (1937) CBS Radio revived Yours Truly, Johnny Dollar in October 1955 with a new leading man, a new director, and a new format. The program changed from a 30-minute, one-episode-per-week program to a 15-minute, five-nights-a-week serial[2] (Monday through Friday, 8–8:15 pm EST) produced and directed by radio veteran Jack Jo…

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NEW JERSEY COUNTERFEITERS and TENNESSEE VALLEY KILLERS GANGBUSTERS 52:38

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Gang Busters is an American dramatic radio program heralded as "the only national program that brings you authentic police case histories." It premiered on January 15, 1936 and was broadcast for more 21 years through November 27, 1957.[1] History Magazines of the true crime variety were highly popular in the 1930s and the film G Men starring James …

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JERSEY BUTCHER BANDITS and SUPERSONIC SAFE CRACKERS GANGBUSTERS 50:51

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Gang Busters is an American dramatic radio program heralded as "the only national program that brings you authentic police case histories." It premiered on January 15, 1936 and was broadcast for more 21 years through November 27, 1957.[1] History Magazines of the true crime variety were highly popular in the 1930s and the film G Men starring James …

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TRIPLE PLAY THE CAPTURE OF BUGS MORAN GANGBUSTERS 3-PART 1:11:17

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Gang Busters is an American dramatic radio program heralded as "the only national program that brings you authentic police case histories." It premiered on January 15, 1936 and was broadcast for more 21 years through November 27, 1957.[1] History Magazines of the true crime variety were highly popular in the 1930s and the film G Men starring James …

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THE CASE OF THE ALCATRAZ PRISON RIOT, THE KIDNAPPED PAYMASTER GANGBUSTERS 50:51

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Gang Busters is an American dramatic radio program heralded as "the only national program that brings you authentic police case histories." It premiered on January 15, 1936 and was broadcast for more 21 years through November 27, 1957.[1] History Magazines of the true crime variety were highly popular in the 1930s and the film G Men starring James …

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THE CASE OF THE AMOROUS BOOKKEEPER and THE CASE OF THE LARCENOUS LOT ADVENTURES OF THE FALCON 55:02

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By Host Jon Hagadorn. All stories in public domain.

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THE HAIRPIN TURN and THE LONG ARM THE ADVENTURES OF PHILIP MARLOWE 1:01:19

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The Adventures of Philip Marlowe was a radio series featuring Raymond Chandler's private eye, Philip Marlowe. Robert C. Reinehr and Jon D. Swartz, in their book, The A to Z of Old Time Radio, noted that the program differed from most others in its genre: "It was a more hard-boiled program than many of the other private detective shows of the time, …

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THE STRANGLEHOLD and SMOKEOUT THE ADVENTURES OF PHILIP MARLOWE 1:00:05

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The Adventures of Philip Marlowe was a radio series featuring Raymond Chandler's private eye, Philip Marlowe. Robert C. Reinehr and Jon D. Swartz, in their book, The A to Z of Old Time Radio, noted that the program differed from most others in its genre: "It was a more hard-boiled program than many of the other private detective shows of the time, …

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THE BIG BORDER and THE BIG ROSE DRAGNET 58:54

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Dragnet, the brainchild of Jack Webb, may very well be the most well-remembered, and the best, radio police drama series. From September, 1949 through February 1957, Dragnet's 30 minute shows, broadcast on NBC, brought to radio true police stories in a low-key, documentary style. The origins of Dragnet can be traced to a semi-documentary film, "He …

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THE BIG EVANS and THE BIG FIRE DRAGNET 59:00

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Dragnet, the brainchild of Jack Webb, may very well be the most well-remembered, and the best, radio police drama series. From September, 1949 through February 1957, Dragnet's 30 minute shows, broadcast on NBC, brought to radio true police stories in a low-key, documentary style. The origins of Dragnet can be traced to a semi-documentary film, "He …

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THE BIG SCRAPBOOK and THE BIG PLANT DRAGNET 58:50

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Dragnet, the brainchild of Jack Webb, may very well be the most well-remembered, and the best, radio police drama series. From September, 1949 through February 1957, Dragnet's 30 minute shows, broadcast on NBC, brought to radio true police stories in a low-key, documentary style. The origins of Dragnet can be traced to a semi-documentary film, "He …

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THE BIG HONEYMOON and THE BIG PHONE CALL DRAGNET 58:47

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Dragnet, the brainchild of Jack Webb, may very well be the most well-remembered, and the best, radio police drama series. From September, 1949 through February 1957, Dragnet's 30 minute shows, broadcast on NBC, brought to radio true police stories in a low-key, documentary style. The origins of Dragnet can be traced to a semi-documentary film, "He …

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THE BIG JUVENILE DIVISION and THE BIG ALMOST NO SHOW DRAGNET 59:11

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Dragnet, the brainchild of Jack Webb, may very well be the most well-remembered, and the best, radio police drama series. From September, 1949 through February 1957, Dragnet's 30 minute shows, broadcast on NBC, brought to radio true police stories in a low-key, documentary style. The origins of Dragnet can be traced to a semi-documentary film, "He …

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JEFF REGAN TRIPLE PLAY: THE MAN WHO LIVED BY THE SEA, THE LADY IN THE FOUNTAIN, THE MAN IN THE CHURCH 1:26:03

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JEFF REGAN, INVESTIGATOR Jeff Regan, Investigator, was one of countless private detective series that proliferated in the years following WWII. The series initially featured Jack Webb in the title role, who was coming off his work in Pat Novak for Hire, followed by Johnny Madero, Pier 23. The series premiered July 10, 1948, over the CBS network. Or…

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THE LAWYER AND THE LADY and THE GAMBLER AND THE LADY JEFF REGAN, INVESTIGATOR 59:21

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JEFF REGAN, INVESTIGATOR Jeff Regan, Investigator, was one of countless private detective series that proliferated in the years following WWII. The series initially featured Jack Webb in the title role, who was coming off his work in Pat Novak for Hire, followed by Johnny Madero, Pier 23. The series premiered July 10, 1948, over the CBS network. Or…

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MYSTERY PLAYHOUSE: MURDER THREATENED and THE NORTHS GET WIRED MR AND MRS NORTH 53:42

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Mr. and Mrs. North are fictional American amateur detectives. Created by Frances and Richard Lockridge, the couple were featured in a series of 26 Mr. and Mrs. North novels, a Broadway play, a motion picture and several radio and television series. Mr. and Mrs. North was a radio mystery series that aired on CBS from 1942 to 1954. Alice Frost and Jo…

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PAM TAKES A MESSAGE and THE NORTHS GO TO THE DOGS MR AND MRSN NORTH, CRIME SOLVERS 58:55

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Mr. and Mrs. North are fictional American amateur detectives. Created by Frances and Richard Lockridge, the couple were featured in a series of 26 Mr. and Mrs. North novels, a Broadway play, a motion picture and several radio and television series. Mr. and Mrs. North was a radio mystery series that aired on CBS from 1942 to 1954. Alice Frost and Jo…

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THE FAIRWAY MATTER and THE CELIA WOODSTOCK MATTER YOURS TRULY, JOHNNY DOLLAR 56:23

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For over twelve years, from 1949 through 1962 (including a one year hiatus in 1954-1955), this series recounted the cases "the man with the action-packed expense account, America's fabulous freelance insurance investigator, Johnny Dollar". Johnny was an accomplished 'padder' of his expense account. The name of the show derives from the fact that he…

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THE MILK AND HONEY MATTER and THE BEN BRYSON MATTER YOURS TRULY, JOHNNY DOLLAR 53:57

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For over twelve years, from 1949 through 1962 (including a one year hiatus in 1954-1955), this series recounted the cases "the man with the action-packed expense account, America's fabulous freelance insurance investigator, Johnny Dollar". Johnny was an accomplished 'padder' of his expense account. The name of the show derives from the fact that he…

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THE MONOPOLY MATTER and THE BARTON BAKER MATTER YOURS TRULY, JOHNNY DOLLAR 57:43

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For over twelve years, from 1949 through 1962 (including a one year hiatus in 1954-1955), this series recounted the cases "the man with the action-packed expense account, America's fabulous freelance insurance investigator, Johnny Dollar". Johnny was an accomplished 'padder' of his expense account. The name of the show derives from the fact that he…

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THE BIG RED SCHOOLHOUSE and THE DEAD FIRST HELPERS YOURS TRULY, JOHNNY DOLLAR 1:00:32

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Johnny Dollar was one of the top crime shows of the 50's and featured a hard-nosed insurance detective who started and ended each investigation by noting his expenses and announcing the outcome. New Twitter address- @1001podcast Follow Us! ANDROID USERS- 1001 Stories From The Old West- https://toppodcast.com/podcast_feeds/1001-stories-from-the-old-…

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SWEET LARCENY and CORPSE ON THE TRAIN BARRIE CRAIG, CONFIDENTIAL INVESTIGATOR 48:40

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William Gargan, who also played the better known television (and radio) detective Martin Kane, was the voice of New York eye Barrie Craig while Ralph Bell portrayed his associate, Lt. Travis Rogers. Craig's office was on Madison Avenue and his adventures were fairly standard PI fare. He worked alone, solved cases efficiently, and feared no man. As …

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EPISODE 3: The Practice of Letting Go - Disidentification and The Path To Self-Actualisation 48:19

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In this third episode, we explore the practice of disidentification - a key step in self-actualisation and psychosynthesis. Through real-time reflection, we begin to notice the sub-personalities we each carry; parts shaped by childhood experiences that once protected us, but may no longer serve us. This is a raw, tender conversation about letting g…

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EPISODE 2: Embodied Self-Actualisation - How Psychosynthesis Has Shaped Our Lives 42:51

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In this second episode, we explore psychosynthesis not as a theory, but as a lived and felt experience. Through honest conversation, we share how we each found our way to this soul-centred psychology, what drew us in, and how it's shaped the way we live, work and relate. We speak to the life events that brought us to this path, the moments of recko…

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EPISODE 1: The Vulnerability of Beginning - Self-Actualisation in Real-Time 34:42

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In this first episode we discuss all the challenges we met when embarking upon this Podcast project. We bring ourselves as therapists and coaches, but also as humans. We dive straight into the vulnerabilty of 'beginning', exploring the messy, authentic journey of starting something new. Expect real talk and honest insights, covering topics such as …

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Bonus material: Meditation 18:21

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A classic psychosynthesis meditation focused on self-actualisation through a disidentification process - helping one step back from identifying solely with the body, feelings and mind and connecting with the deeper layers of consciousness. To connect with us please go to our Linktree: https://linktr.ee/theselfactualiserpodcast…

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NOBODY LIVES THERE ANYMORE and TARGET BARRIE CRAIG, CONFIDENTIAL INVESTIGATOR 50:13

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William Gargan, who also played the better known television (and radio) detective Martin Kane, was the voice of New York eye Barrie Craig while Ralph Bell portrayed his associate, Lt. Travis Rogers. Craig's office was on Madison Avenue and his adventures were fairly standard PI fare. He worked alone, solved cases efficiently, and feared no man. As …

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DEAD BULL IN A CHINA SHOP and ANGEL OF DEATH BARRIE CRAIG, CONFIDENTIAL INVESTIGATOR 1:03:49

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William Gargan, who also played the better known television (and radio) detective Martin Kane, was the voice of New York eye Barrie Craig while Ralph Bell portrayed his associate, Lt. Travis Rogers. Craig's office was on Madison Avenue and his adventures were fairly standard PI fare. He worked alone, solved cases efficiently, and feared no man. As …

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THE PILGRIM'S PROGRESS and THE MAN WHO FOUGHT BACK JEFF REGAN, INVESTIGATOR 59:17

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EFF REGAN, INVESTIGATOR Jeff Regan, Investigator, was one of countless private detective series that proliferated in the years following WWII. The series initially featured Jack Webb in the title role, who was coming off his work in Pat Novak for Hire, followed by Johnny Madero, Pier 23. The series premiered July 10, 1948, over the CBS network. Ori…

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THE LADY WITH TOO MUCH HAIR and THE GUY FROM GOWER GULCH JEFF REGAN, P.I. 58:46

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EFF REGAN, INVESTIGATOR Jeff Regan, Investigator, was one of countless private detective series that proliferated in the years following WWII. The series initially featured Jack Webb in the title role, who was coming off his work in Pat Novak for Hire, followed by Johnny Madero, Pier 23. The series premiered July 10, 1948, over the CBS network. Ori…

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JOYCE WALLACE CASE and THE PRIVATE EYE TEST RICHARD DIAMOND , P.I. 58:19

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n 1945, Dick Powell portrayed Phillip Marlowe in the movie "Murder My Sweet" based on Raymond Chandler's novel "Farewell My Lovely". This was a radical departure in character for Mr. Powell from a Hollywood song and dance man to a hard-boiled detective. On June 11,1945, Lux Radio Theatre brought "Murder My Sweet" to radio, again with Dick Powell in…

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THE BLIND MAN AND THE COP KILLER and LOUIS SPENCE CASE RICHARD DIAMOND PI 59:05

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n 1945, Dick Powell portrayed Phillip Marlowe in the movie "Murder My Sweet" based on Raymond Chandler's novel "Farewell My Lovely". This was a radical departure in character for Mr. Powell from a Hollywood song and dance man to a hard-boiled detective. On June 11,1945, Lux Radio Theatre brought "Murder My Sweet" to radio, again with Dick Powell in…

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THE BILL KIRBY MURDER CASE and THE SINGING CRITIC RICHARD DIAMOND, P.I. 58:03

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In 1945, Dick Powell portrayed Phillip Marlowe in the movie "Murder My Sweet" based on Raymond Chandler's novel "Farewell My Lovely". This was a radical departure in character for Mr. Powell from a Hollywood song and dance man to a hard-boiled detective. On June 11,1945, Lux Radio Theatre brought "Murder My Sweet" to radio, again with Dick Powell i…

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THE BOGUS BILLS CASE and THE RENE BENET PROTECTION CASE RICHARD DIAMOND, PRIVATE INVESTIGATOR 59:02

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In 1945, Dick Powell portrayed Phillip Marlowe in the movie "Murder My Sweet" based on Raymond Chandler's novel "Farewell My Lovely". This was a radical departure in character for Mr. Powell from a Hollywood song and dance man to a hard-boiled detective. On June 11,1945, Lux Radio Theatre brought "Murder My Sweet" to radio, again with Dick Powell i…

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THE $200,000 BOND CASE and THE GIBSON MURDER CASE RICHARD DIAMOND, P.I. 58:55

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In 1945, Dick Powell portrayed Phillip Marlowe in the movie "Murder My Sweet" based on Raymond Chandler's novel "Farewell My Lovely". This was a radical departure in character for Mr. Powell from a Hollywood song and dance man to a hard-boiled detective. On June 11,1945, Lux Radio Theatre brought "Murder My Sweet" to radio, again with Dick Powell i…

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THE VAN DYKE SEANCE CASE and THE JEROME K, JEROME CASE RICHARD DIAMOND, P.I. 58:30

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n 1945, Dick Powell portrayed Phillip Marlowe in the movie "Murder My Sweet" based on Raymond Chandler's novel "Farewell My Lovely". This was a radical departure in character for Mr. Powell from a Hollywood song and dance man to a hard-boiled detective. On June 11,1945, Lux Radio Theatre brought "Murder My Sweet" to radio, again with Dick Powell in…

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THE BIG PRESS and THE BIG TOOTH DRAGNET 57:28

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Dragnet was an American radio series, enacting the cases of a dedicated Los Angeles police detective, Sergeant Joe Friday, and his partners. The show took its name from the police term "dragnet", meaning a system of coordinated measures for apprehending criminals or suspects. Dragnet is perhaps the most famous and influential police procedural dram…