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Old Time Mystery Radio

Old Time Mystery Radio

By: The Forbidden Knowledge Network
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Return to the fog-filled alleys and smoke-lit offices of radio’s most suspenseful mysteries. Old Time Mystery Radio brings back the intrigue, deduction, and noir atmosphere of the mid-century airwaves — from Yours Truly, Johnny Dollar and The Shadow to The Adventures of Philip Marlowe and Dragnet.

Every case has been fully restored and professionally remastered, revealing every whisper, clue, and footstep with crystal clarity.

Uncover the secrets of radio’s greatest detectives and the crimes that kept a nation listening in the dark.

#OldTimeRadio, #VintageMystery, #NoirRadio, #ClassicCrimeDrama, #RestoredAudio

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Drama & Plays
Episodes
  • Dragnet – “Benny Trounsel (Narcotics)” (August 4, 1949) | Old Time Mystery Radio
    Oct 31 2025

    A routine narcotics investigation leads Sergeant Joe Friday and Officer Ben Romero into the seedy underworld of Los Angeles. When an informant named Benny Trounsel turns up dead, the trail of heroin smuggling and betrayal runs deeper than anyone expected. This hard-boiled episode captures Dragnet at its finest—gritty realism, sharp dialogue, and a haunting look at crime on the streets of mid-century America.

    🎧 Fully restored and professionally remastered with enhanced audio. Source: [OTRR.org] – Certified Public Domain Collection. Restoration and curation by The Forbidden Knowledge Network.

    👉 https://www.theforbiddenknowledgenetwork.com

    🔒 Subscribe on Patreon: Get full access to every restored classic and exclusive content from The Forbidden Knowledge Network. 👉 https://www.patreon.com/theforbiddenknowledgenetwork

    #Dragnet, #OldTimeMystery, #ClassicRadio, #VintageDetective, #RadioDrama

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    30 mins
  • Dragnet – “Rifle for Christmas” (December 22, 1949) | Old Time Mystery Radio
    Oct 31 2025

    A simple Christmas gift turns tragic in one of the most unforgettable episodes of Dragnet. When a young boy receives a .22 rifle for Christmas, what follows is a sobering investigation that tests Sergeant Joe Friday’s composure and compassion. This emotional holiday broadcast remains one of radio’s most powerful cautionary tales—gritty, heartfelt, and hauntingly real.

    🎧 Fully restored and professionally remastered with enhanced audio. Source: OTRR.org – Certified Public Domain Collection. Restoration and curation by The Forbidden Knowledge Network.

    🔒 Subscribe on Patreon: Get full access to every restored classic and exclusive content from The Forbidden Knowledge Network. 👉 https://www.patreon.com/theforbiddenknowledgenetwork

    #Dragnet, #OldTimeMystery, #ClassicRadio, #VintageDetective, #RadioDrama

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    29 mins
  • Yours Truly, Johnny Dollar – “The Broderick Matter” (1955) | Old Time Mystery Radio
    Oct 27 2025

    When insurance investigator Johnny Dollar takes on the mysterious death of wealthy businessman Thomas Broderick, the trail leads to deceit, betrayal, and a tangled web of greed. Every clue seems to point toward a tragic accident—until Dollar uncovers the truth buried beneath a façade of respectability. First aired in nineteen fifty-five, The Broderick Matter captures the sharp wit, hard-boiled tone, and emotional weight that made Yours Truly, Johnny Dollar one of the most acclaimed detective dramas in radio history.

    🎧 Fully restored and professionally remastered with enhanced audio for greater clarity, depth, and balance. Source: [OTRR.org] – Certified Public Domain Collection. Restoration and curation by The Forbidden Knowledge Network.

    🌐 Visit: www.theforbiddenknowledgenetwork.com 🔒 Subscribe on Patreon: Get complete video episodes, exclusive bonus content, and full access to everything on The Forbidden Knowledge Network. 👉 https://www.patreon.com/theforbiddenknowledgenetwork

    #OldTimeRadio, #JohnnyDollar, #ClassicMystery, #RadioDetective, #GoldenAgeOfRadio

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    15 mins
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