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Danger with Grainger|Great Detectives of Old Time Radio Mystery Dramas

Danger with Grainger|Great Detectives of Old Time Radio Mystery Dramas

By: ADAM GRAHAM
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 Danger with Grainger was one of several series produced by Radio syndicator Harry S. Goodman in the mid-1950s. The episodes were recorded for Australia for syndication, particularly for the US market, where union contracts with the American Federation of Television and Radio Artists couldn't keep radio drama profitable for networks in an era where radio advertising dollars were losing ground to television.

Goodman's series tried to sound as American as possible by featuring as many US expats living in Australia living in Australia as possible. The case was led by Tennessee-born actor Harp McGuire, who played New York private detective Steve Grainger.

The series is also titled on many Internet sites as Danger with Granger. The confusion of spelling of the protagonist's name dates to its original airing, as newspapers from different cities would spell the last name differently.

This is part of the Great Detectives of Old Time Radio podcast and is hosted by Adam Graham who serves as your guide through the series.Copyright Adam Graham Art Entertainment & Performing Arts
Episodes
  • Danger with Grainger: The Rainy Night Murder

    Danger with Grainger: The Rainy Night Murder
    Oct 6 2025
    Today's Mystery: Grainger encounters a terrified woman on a rainy night who is running from a man whom she says she saw murder another man.

    Original Radio Broadcast Date: 1956 or 1957

    Originating from Australia

    Starring: Harp McGuire as Steve Grainger

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    Patreon Supporter of the Day: David, Patreon Patreon supporter since March 2021

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    29 mins
  • Danger with Grainger: Hired Help

    Danger with Grainger: Hired Help
    Sep 29 2025
    Today's Mystery: Grainger is hired by a wealthy woman to break up her son's disfavoured romance, but complications ensue when the chauffer is found poisoned.

    Original Radio Broadcast Date: 1956 or 1957

    Originating from Australia

    Starring: Harp McGuire as Steve Grainger

    Support the show monthly at patreon.greatdetectives.net

    Patreon Supporter of the Day: Bruce, Patreon supporter since July 2022.

    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 the listener survey at http://survey.greatdetectives.net

    Give us a call at 208-991-4783

    Follow us on Instagram at http://instagram.com/greatdetectives

    Follow us on Twitter @radiodetectives
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    32 mins
  • Danger with Grainger: The FBI and the Scientist

    Danger with Grainger: The FBI and the Scientist
    Sep 22 2025
    Today's Mystery: A woman hires Steve Grainger to protect her scientist husband who is working on a top secret experiment.

    Original Radio Broadcast Date: 1956 or 1957

    Originating from Australia

    Starring: Harp McGuire as Steve Grainger

    Support the show monthly at patreon.greatdetectives.net

    Patreon Supporter of the Day: Shanua, Patreon supporteer since June 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 83715

    Take the listener survey at http://survey.greatdetectives.net

    Give us a call at 208-991-4783

    Follow us on Instagram at http://instagram.com/greatdetectives
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    35 mins
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