The Great Detectives of Old Time Radio| Daily Mystery Dramas

The Saint: The Ghost That Giggled (EP5036)

Today's Mystery: When an eccentric woman asks Simon Templar to investigate the ghost that has been haunting her wealthy brother, the Saint expects to expose a harmless superstition. Instead, he finds himself unraveling a murder, a missing safe deposit box key, and a web of deception in which nearly everyone seems to be searching for the same elusive prize.Original Radio Broadcast Date: September 17, 1950Originating from HollywoodCast:Barry Sullivan as Simon Templar, The Saint (substituting for Vincent Price)Also featuring Ann Doran, Lurene Tuttle, Jack Moyles, Larry Dobkin, and Parley BaerBased on characters created by Leslie CharterisDirected by Helen MackMusic composed and conducted by Van DexterProduced by James L. SaphierAnnounced by Don StanleySupport the show monthly at patreon.greatdetectives.netPatreon Supporter of the Day: Steven, Patreon supporter since July 2024.Support the show on a one-time basis at http://support.greatdetectives.netMail a donation to: Adam Graham, PO Box 15913, Boise, Idaho 83715Take the listener survey…http://survey.greatdetectives.netGive us a call 208-991-4783Become one of our friends on Facebook.Follow us on Instagram at http://instagram.com/greatdetectivesFollow us on Twitter@radiodetectives

Counterspy: Flatbush Fagin (A0112)

Today's Adventure: Counterspy chief David Harding tackles a different kind of threat when a juvenile court official asks for help breaking the grip of violent street gangs on Brooklyn's youth. Undercover operative Harry Peters infiltrates one of the toughest gangs, hoping to expose its ruthless leader before more impressionable boys are drawn into a life of crime.Original Radio Broadcast:Septemnber 13, 1949Originating from New YorkCast:Don MacLaughlin as David HardingMandel Kramer as Harry PetersDirected by Leonard L. BassDramatized by Edward AdamsonMusic by Jesse CrawfordA Philip H. Lord production for Pepsi-ColaTo subscribe to this podcast and, go to https://greatadventures.info/Become one of our ongoing Patreon supporters at https://patreon.greatdetectives.netPatreon Supporter of the Day: Steve, Patreon supporter since May 2019.Support the show on a one-time basis at http://support.greatdetectives.net.Mail a donation to: Adam Graham, PO Box 15913, Boise, Idaho 83715Take the listener survey at http://survey.greatdetectives.netGive us a call at 208-991-4783Follow us on Instagram at http://instagram.com/greatdetectivesFollow us on Twitter @radiodetectives

Yours Truly Johnny Dollar: The Only One Butt Matter (EP5035)

Today's Mystery: Johnny Dollar accepts an unusually lucrative assignment to locate the runaway daughter of one of the insurance company's wealthiest clients. But when he finds the missing heiress in New York, his search abruptly becomes a murder investigation in which two of her closest companions each have reason to want her deadOriginal Radio Broadcast Date: July 5, 1959Originated from HollywoodStars:Bob Bailey as Johnny DollarVirginia GreggLes TremayneHerb VigranAlan ReedFrank GerstleJack EdwardsJack GrimesWritten, produced, and directed by Jack JohnstoneWhen making your travel plans, remember http://johnnydollarair.comBecome one of our Patreon Supporters at https://patreon.greatdetectives.netThank you to our Patreon Supporter of the Day: James, Patreon supporter since April 2016.Take the listener survey…http://survey.greatdetectives.netGive us a call 208-991-4783Become one of our friends on Facebook.Follow us on Twitter @radiodetectivesJoin us again tomorrow for another detective drama from the Golden Age of Radio.

Dragnet: The Big Safe (EP5034)

Todays Mystery: Sergeant Joe Friday and his temporary partner investigate a string of expertly planned safe burglaries that has baffled the Los Angeles Police Department for months. After eliminating one suspect after another, a seemingly minor lead from a neighborhood repair shop finally gives the detectives the break they've been waiting for.Original Radio Broadcast Date: May 1, 1952Originating from HollywoodCast:Jack Webb as Sergeant Joe FridayHarry BartellStacey HarrisJack KruschenScript by Jim MoserMusic by Walter SchumannTechnical advice from the Office of Chief of Police, W. H. Parker, Los Angeles Police DepartmentTechnical advisors: Captain Jack Donohoe, Sergeant Marty Wynn, and Sergeant Vance BrasherSupport the show monthly at patreon.greatdetectives.netPatreon Supporter of the Day: Jeffrey, Patreon Supporter since October2023Support the show on a one-time basis at http://support.greatdetectives.net.Mail a donation to: Adam Graham, PO Box 15913, Boise, Idaho 83715Take the listener survey…http://survey.greatdetectives.netGive us a call 208-991-4783Become one of our friends on Facebook.Follow us on Instagram at http://instagram.com/greatdetectivesFollow us on Twitter@radiodetectivesJoin us again tomorrow for another detective drama from the Golden Age of Radio.

Broadway's My Beat: The Lois Conrad Murder Case (EP5033)

Today's Mystery: Detective Danny Clover investigates the murder of a young secretarial school student whose glamorous lifestyle concealed a complicated personal life. As conflicting stories emerge from those closest to her, an unexpected confession seems to close the case—until Clover discovers the truth is far more complicated.Original Radio Broadcast Date: April 12, 1952Originated in HollywoodCast:Larry Thor as Detective Danny CloverCharles Calvert as Sgt. Gino TartagliaJack Kruschen as Detective MuggavanPaula Winslow as Sylvia HewittTed Osborne as Carl HewittLou Merrill as Mr. ConradFeatured: Truda Marson and Shep MenckenWritten by Morton Fine and David FriedkinProduced and directed by Elliott LewisMusical score composed and conducted by Alexander CourageSupport the show monthly at https://patreon.greatdetectives.netPatreon Supporter of the Day:Jeff, Patreon supporter since May 2023Support the show on a one-time basis at http://support.greatdetectives.net.Mail a donation to: Adam Graham, PO Box 15913, Boise, Idaho 83715Take the listener survey…http://survey.greatdetectives.netGive us a call 208-991-4783Follow us on Instagram at http://instagram.com/greatdetectivesBecome one of our friends on Facebook.Follow us on Twitter@radiodetectivesJoin us again tomorrow for another detective drama from the Golden Age of Radio.