The Great Detectives of Old Time Radio| Daily Mystery Dramas

The Big Story: The Lottery (EP4902)

Today’s Mystery:A reporter goes undercover to get the dope on an Atlanta numbers racket.Original Radio Broadcast: July 21, 1948Originating from New YorkStarring: George Petrie; James Van Dyk; James Monks; Mercedes McCambridge; Ted De Corsia; John SylvesterSupport the show monthly at https://patreon.greatdetectives.netPatreon Supporter of the Day: splinator, Patreon supporter since September 2020.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@radiodetectivesJoin us again tomorrow for another detective drama from the Golden Age of Radio.

Danger with Grainger: The Triangle Affair (EP4901)

Today's Mystery: A released convict asked Grainger to prove he was innocent of the robbery that landed him in jail.Original Radio Broadcast Date: 1956 or 1957Originating from AustraliaStarring: Harp McGuire as Steve GraingerSupport the show monthly at patreon.greatdetectives.netPatreon Supporter of the Day: Chris, Patreon supporter since August 2019.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 at http://survey.greatdetectives.netGive us a call at 208-991-4783Follow 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.

Screen Guild Theater: My Favorite Brunette (EP4900s)

Today's Mystery: A baby photographer impersonates an out-of-town private investigator and gets mixed up with a beautiful woman who wants him to find her missing uncle.Original Radio Broadcast Date: October 13, 1947Originating from HollywoodStarring: Bob Hope as Ronny Jackson; Dorothy Lamour; Frank NelsonSupport the show monthly at https://patreon.greatdetectives.netThank you to our latest platinum Patreon supporters Mimi and Doc, Patreon supporters since February 2016Patreon Supporter of the Day: Jasmine, Patreon supporter since February 2025.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 @radiodetectivesJoin us again tomorrow for another detective drama from the Golden Age of Radio.

Lux Radio Theater: Cloak and Dagger (A0058)

Today's Adventure: A scientist joins the OSS in 1944 to find out about the progress of the German atomic program and to make contact with a Hungarian scientist being forced to work with them.Original Radio Broadcast: May 3, 1948Originating from HollywoodStarring: Ronald Reagan as Alvah Jesper; Jeff Chandler; Herb Butterfield; William Johnstone; Norman Field; Regina Wallace; Robert Griffin; Marjorie Haskelle; Ben Wright; June Whitley; Jay Novello; Jack Petruzzi; Edward Marr; Charles La TorreTo subscribe to this podcast and, go to https://greatadventures.info/Become one of our ongoing Patreon supporters at https://patreon.greatdetectives.netSupport 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 Gruesome Spectacles Matter (EP4900)

Today's Mystery: Johnny is called to investigate the death of an insured man in a car accident that quickly turns out to be murder.Original Radio Broadcast Date: September 28, 1958Originating from HollywoodStarring: Bob Bailey as Johnny Dollar; Virginia Gregg; Harry Bartell; Junius Matthews; JosephKearnsWhen 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: Beverly, Patreon supporter since March 2020.Take the listener survey at http://survey.greatdetectives.netGive us a call at 208-991-4783Follow us on Twitter @radiodetectivesJoin us again tomorrow for another detective drama from the Golden Age of Radio.