Episodes

  • Sealed Instructions - Box 13 | 04/17/1949 (Ep35)

    Sealed Instructions - Box 13 | 04/17/1949 (Ep35)
    Aug 25 2025
    Box 13 is a syndicated radio drama about the escapades of newspaperman-turned-mystery novelist Dan Holiday, played by film star Alan Ladd. It ran during 1948 and 1949. The episodes involved Holiday running classified ads to get new ideas for his fiction. "Adventure wanted, will go anywhere, do anything – write Box 13, Star-Times". The episodes followed Holiday's adventures when he responded to the letters sent to him.

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    27 mins
  • The Corpse Said Ouch - The Saint (Ep31)

    The Corpse Said Ouch - The Saint (Ep31)
    Aug 24 2025
    The old-time radio series The Saint ran at various times during 1945-1951. The series chronicles the escapades of Simon Templar, a character conceived by Leslie Charteris. Notably, Vincent Price's portrayal of the leading role garnered significant acclaim, as he infused the character with a distinctive charm and wit, contributing to its status as one of the most cherished radio programs of its era. The episodes of The Saint encompassed a range of themes, frequently delving into mysteries, adventures, and Templar's confrontations with various criminals and perilous circumstances, all approached with his unique style and ethical perspective. Price's interpretation is frequently recognized for imbuing the character with an added layer of sophistication and humor, setting it apart from other detective and adventure series of the time.

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    30 mins
  • Eye for an Eye - Nick Carter | 01/28/1945 (Ep168)

    Eye for an Eye - Nick Carter | 01/28/1945 (Ep168)
    Aug 23 2025
    Nick Carter, Master Detective was a radio crime drama based on tales of the fictional private detective Nick Carter, first seen in 1886, from Street & Smith's dime novels and pulp magazines. Lon Clark played Nick Carter and Charlotte Manson played his assistant, Patsy Bowen. Nick Carter ran from 1943 to 1955.

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    29 mins
  • The Simpson Case - Richard Diamond | 01/18/1952 (Ep118)

    The Simpson Case - Richard Diamond | 01/18/1952 (Ep118)
    Aug 21 2025
    Richard Diamond, Private Detective was an American detective drama, created by Blake Edwards, which aired on radio from 1949 to 1953. Dick Powell starred as Richard Diamond in the radio series as a wisecracking former police officer turned private detective. Episodes often had Diamond taking on a case at the behest of his friend and former partner, Lt. Walter Levinson. The plot remained relatively unchanged throughout the series, with the hard-boiled Diamond enduring physical confrontations while tackling a challenging murder investigation, aided by the police department. Notably, despite the numerous gun battles, Diamond was never injured by gunfire. Most episodes end with Diamond at the piano, singing a popular song to his girlfriend, Helen Asher. This radio program was later adapted successfully to television.

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    29 mins
  • The Chateau McCloud Caper - Sam Spade | 01/26/1951 (Ep232)

    The Chateau McCloud Caper - Sam Spade | 01/26/1951 (Ep232)
    Aug 20 2025
    The Adventures of Sam Spade (1946-1951) radio series was loosely based on the private detective character Sam Spade, created by writer Dashiell Hammett for The Maltese Falcon. Film star Howard Duff played Sam Spade (also played by Steve Dunne at the end). Lurene Tuttle played Effie, Spade's secretary. Spade's character was the prototypical "hard-boiled" detective - an introspective, sharp witted, tough guy.

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    28 mins
  • The Big Rescue - Dragnet | 07/13/1954 (Ep256)

    The Big Rescue - Dragnet | 07/13/1954 (Ep256)
    Aug 19 2025
    Hope you enjoy this episode of Dragnet! We run free OTR Crime, Detective and 4 other old time radio internet radio stations at theaterofthemind-otr.com - Audio Credit: The Old Time Radio Researchers Group. All Podcasts @ Spreaker | Apple | YouTube | Spotify | iHeart | Amazon
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    26 mins
  • The House That Jacqueline Built - Philip Marlowe | 12/31/1949 (Ep065)

    The House That Jacqueline Built - Philip Marlowe | 12/31/1949 (Ep065)
    Aug 18 2025
    The Adventures of Philip Marlowe was a radio series featuring Raymond Chandler as Philip Marlowe. He was a gritty, no nonsense American, hard-boiled detective; however, he was more complex than other hard-boiled detectives of the era. "Hard-boiled" refers to a gritter urban element to the detective genre. Marlowe could handle a gun and take a beating, but he was also college educated. He played chess and appreciated classical music. He had standards too, and he turned down jobs that didn't measure up to those standards.

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    28 mins
  • Consignment for Naples - Rocky Jordan | 04/24/1949 (Ep025)

    Consignment for Naples - Rocky Jordan | 04/24/1949 (Ep025)
    Aug 17 2025
    Rocky Jordan was a radio series about an American restaurateur in Cairo who each week became involved in some kind of mystery or adventure. The show was broadcast between 1948 and 1951. The two lead roles were those of Rocky Jordan and Captain Sam Sabaaya of the Cairo Police. For most of the show's history Jordan was played by veteran radio actor Jack Moyles, but he was later replaced by a movie star, George Raft, for the brief period in 1951. Jay Novello played Sabaaya throughout the entire series.

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    30 mins