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Broadway’s My Beat: The Lucille Baker Murder Case

5/13/2026
Today’s Mystery:An ex-boxer is accused of murder. Original Radio Broadcast Date:December 29, 1951 Originated in Hollywood Stars: Larry Thor as Lieutenant Danny Clover, Charles Calvert as Sergeant Gino Tartaglia, Jack Kruschen as Sergeant Muggavan Support the show monthly at https://patreon.greatdetectives.net Patreon Supporter of the Day:Serge8Patreon supporter sice May 2020 Support the show on a one-time…

Duration:00:37:22

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The Saint: The Sinister Sneeze (EP4971)

5/11/2026
Today’s Mystery: At the request of a sneezing woman on a bus, Simon tries to protect a very bad boxer who finds himself an unexpected favorite in his fight against a much better boxer. Original Radio Broadcast Date: June 11, 1950 Originating from Hollywood Starring: Vincent Price as Simon Templar; Lawrence Dobkin as Louie; Peter…

Duration:00:35:14

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Counterspy: The Case of the Mexican Rancho (A0086)

5/9/2026
Today’s Adventure: Harding and Peters go to Mexico to intercept spies trying to gain control of a new uranium supply. Original Radio Broadcast: February 22, 1949 Originating from New York Starring: Don McLaughlin as David Harding; Mandel Kramer as Peters Joan Alexander To subscribe to this podcast and, go to https://greatadventures.info/ Become one of our…

Duration:00:35:35

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Yours Truly Johnny Dollar: The Frisco Fire Matter (EP4970)

5/8/2026
Today’s Mystery: On a tip from his informant, Smokey, Johnny travels to San Francisco to investigate a fire everyone insists was an accident. Original Radio Broadcast Date: April 12,. 1959 Originated from Hollywood Stars: Bob Bailey as Johnny Dollar, Virginia Gregg, Gil Stratton, Jr., Tony Barrett, Vic Perin, Lawrence Dobkin, Alan Reed, Paul Dubov, Bartlett…

Duration:00:30:33

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Dragnet: The Big Honeymoon (EP4969)

5/7/2026
Todays Mystery: Joe Friday and Ed Jacobs hunt down a con man who marries women for their money and leaves them. Original Radio Broadcast Date: February 7, 1952 Originating from Hollywood Starred: Jack Webb as Sergeant Joe Friday, Barney Phillips as Sergeant Ed Jacobs, Virginia Gregg Support the show monthly at patreon.greatdetectives.net Patreon Supporter of…

Duration:00:31:26

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Broadway’s My Beat: The Mary Smith Murder Case (EP4968)

5/6/2026
Today’s Mystery: A woman is found murdered in a cheap hotel. Original Radio Broadcast Date:Decemnber 8, 1951 Originated in Hollywood Stars: Larry Thor as Lieutenant Danny Clover, Charles Calvert as Sergeant Gino Tartaglia, Jack Kruschen as Sergeant Muggavan, Betty Lou Gerson, Stan Waxman, Steve Roberts, David Wolfe Support the show monthly at https://patreon.greatdetectives.net Patreon Supporter…

Duration:00:34:41

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The Big Story: New Facts About a 26-Year Frame-Up

5/5/2026
Today’s Mystery: Reporter Ralph Goll becomes suspicious of the results of a murder case when he learns that the detective involved had later been convicted of graft and the sheriff at the time had committed suicide before the trial. Original Radio Broadcast: March 1, 1950 Originating from New York Starring: Nat Polen as Ralph Goll;…

Duration:00:32:21

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The Saint: The Cake that Killed (EP4966)

5/4/2026
Today’s Mystery: Simon gets a cake at a bakery from a woman in distress and finds himself caught up in a case of larceny and murder. Original Radio Broadcast Date: January 8, 1950 Originating from Hollywood Starring: Vincent Price as Simon Templar; Betty Lou Gerson; Peter Leeds; Dan O’Herlihy; Larry Dobkin; Theodore von Eltz Support…

Duration:00:30:17

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Counterspy: The Recruited Nurse (A0084)

5/2/2026
Today’s Adventure: An escaped criminal disfigures his own face to get plastic surgery to claim a $250,000 reward. Original Radio Broadcast: June 6, 1948 Originating from New York Starring: Don McLaughlin as David Harding; Mandel Kramer as Peters; Bryna Raeburn; Chuck Webster To subscribe to this podcast and others, go to https://greatadventures.info/ Become one of…

Duration:00:37:24

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Yours Truly Johnny Dollar: The Jimmy Carter Matter (EP4965)

5/1/2026
Today’s Mystery: Johnny is called by a boy in New England who helped solve a case to report he’s the only witness to a murder. Original Radio Broadcast Date: March 29, 1959 Originated from Hollywood Stars: Bob Bailey as Johnny Dollar.Virginia Gregg, Richard Beals, Lawrence Dobkin When making your travel plans, remember http://johnnydollarair.com Welcome to…

Duration:00:32:20

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Dragnet: The Big Almost No Show (EP4964)

4/30/2026
Today’s Mystery: Friday and Jacobs investigate a woman’s report of her brother’s disappearance. Original Radio Broadcast Date: January 31, 1952 Originating from Hollywood Starred: Jack Webb as Sergeant Joe Friday, Barney Phillips as Sergeant Ed Jacobs, Joyce McCluskey, Virginia Gregg, Support the show monthly at patreon.greatdetectives.net Patreon Supporter of the Day:RB, Patreon supporter since September…

Duration:00:32:37

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Broadway’s My Beat: The Paul Clark Murder Case (EP4963)

4/29/2026
Today’s Mystery:A young man is found dead in Central Park holding a ring. Original Radio Broadcast Date: November 24, 1951 Originated in Hollywood Stars: Larry Thor as Lieutenant Danny Clover, Charles Calvert as Sergeant Gino Tartaglia, Jack Kruschen as Sergeant Muggavan, Irene Tedrow Support the show monthly at https://patreon.greatdetectives.net Patreon Supporter of the Day: Patrick,…

Duration:00:37:12

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The Big Story: Gambling and Divorce Mean Murder

4/28/2026
Today’s Mystery: A reporter investigates the murder of a real estate developer who was killed after taking a prospective client to a property. Original Radio Broadcast: January 11, 1950 Originating from New York Starring: Bill Quinn as Frank McCulloch; Athena Lord; Rolly Bestor; Joe DeSantis; Mandel Kramer; William Keene; Paul Mann Support the show monthly…

Duration:00:31:59

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The Saint: The Case of the Blonde Who Lost Her Head (EP4961)

4/28/2026
Today’s Mystery: The Saint encounters a blonde woman who claims to have lost her memory and is mixed up in a murder. Original Radio Broadcast Date: November 13, 1949 Originating from Hollywood Starring: Vincent Price as Simon Templar Support the show monthly at patreon.greatdetectives.net Patreon Supporter of the Day: Support the show on a one-time…

Duration:00:31:57

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Counterspy: The Camera-Happy Crook (A0082)

4/25/2026
Today’s Adventure: A gang of bank robbers pretend to be a film crew as a cover for a robbery. Original Radio Broadcast: May 30, 1948 Originating from New York Starring: Don McLaughlin as David Harding; Mandel Kramer as Peters To subscribe to this podcast and, go to Read more ...

Duration:00:37:35

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Yours Truly Johnny Dollar: The Lake Mead Matter (EP4960)

4/24/2026
Today’s Mystery: Johnny is sent to Lake Mead near Las Vegas to investigate the disappearance of an insured where foul play is suspected. Original Radio Broadcast Date: March 22, 1959 Originated from Hollywood Stars: Bob Bailey as Johnny Dollar, Lawrence Dobkin, Bartlett Robinson, Frank Nelson, Harry Bartell, Gil Stratton Jr. When making your travel plans,…

Duration:00:32:49

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Dragnet: The Big Court (EP4959)

4/23/2026
Today’s Mystery: Friday and Romero assist with the prosecution of a robbery case, but they lack faith in the case. Original Radio Broadcast Date: January 24, 1952 Originating from Hollywo Read more ...

Duration:00:35:45

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Broadway’s My Beat: The Alex Raymond Murder Case (EP4958)

4/22/2026
Today’s Mystery: A toy inventor is implicated in the murder of his boss. Original Radio Broadcast Date: November 17, 1951 Originating from Hollywood Read more ...

Duration:00:37:54

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The Big Story: Murder and the Frustrated Father (EP4957)

4/21/2026
Today’s Mystery: A jealous father’s response to his daughter’s surprise engagement leads to tragedy. Original Radio Broadcast: January 4, 1950 Originating from New York Starring: Grant Richards as Sam Melnick; Melba Rae; Ethel Remey; Kathleen Nidday; Humphrey Davis; Bill Smith; Beryl Firestone

Duration:00:33:28

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The Saint: The Case of the Unhappy Homicide (EP4956)

4/20/2026
Today’s Mystery: A meek man asks Simon to prove that he murdered his business partner. Original Radio Broadcast Date: November 6, 1949 Originating Read more ...

Duration:00:30:52