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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 Larry Simmons Case

    Danger with Grainger: The Larry Simmons Case
    Mar 2 2026
    Today's Mystery: A slimy character tries to hire Grainger as a go-between for him in a blackmail deal. Grainger kicks him out but it's not that simple

    Original Radio Broadcast Date: 1956 or 1957

    Originating from Australia

    Starred: Harp McGuire as Steve Grainger

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    40 mins
  • Danger with Grainger: Shelia Randolph is Sane

    Danger with Grainger: Shelia Randolph is Sane
    Feb 23 2026
    Today's Mystery: Grainger is hired to provide security for a wealthy's man's suicidal wife but begins to suspect there's more to the situation.

    Original Radio Broadcast Date: 1956 or 1957

    Originating from AustraliaStarring: Harp McGuire as Steve Grainger

    Support the show monthly at patreon.greatdetectives.net

    Patreon Supporter of the Day: Eric, Patreon supporter since November 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 83715

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    Give us a call at 208-991-4783

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    33 mins
  • Danger with Grainger: Paula Crane is Threatened

    Danger with Grainger: Paula Crane is Threatened
    Feb 16 2026
    Today's Mystery: A friend of Grainger's invites him to a weekend with her family on the lake as she claims there have been threats to her life.

    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: Kelli, patreon supporter since February 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 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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    32 mins
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