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Old Time Radio Mystery Specials

Old Time Radio Mystery Specials

By: Adam Graham
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Enjoy a series of unusual episodes of the Great Detectives of Old Time Radio including old time radio mystery movie adaptations from the Lux Radio Theater, Screen Guild Theater, and similar programs. As well as episodes Escape, Suspense, and Murder Clinic, along with some truly different programs including Roy Rogers, Mayor of the Town, Superman, and Cavalcade of America. Also comparisons of how two detective programs handle the same story.Commentary Copyright 2009-Present Art Entertainment & Performing Arts
Episodes
  • Screen Guild Theater: The Glass Key
    Mar 1 2026
    Today's Story: The best friend and top lieutenant of a political boss finds himself in the midst of a murder that threatens his boss's career.

    Original Air Date: July 22, 1946

    Originating from Hollywood

    Starring: Alan Ladd; Marjorie Reynolds; Ward Bond

    Thank you to our newest platinum patreon supporters who have been supporting the podcast since March 2016...Dan, Jennifer, Jesse, Jim and Rachel, Judith, Michael, Nancy, and Paul

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    Patreon Supporter of the Day: James, Patreon supporter since March 2020

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    36 mins
  • Screen Guild Theater: My Favorite Brunette
    Feb 8 2026
    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, 1947

    Originating from Hollywood

    Starring: Bob Hope as Ronny Jackson; Dorothy Lamour; Frank Nelson

    Support the show monthly at https://patreon.greatdetectives.net

    Thank you to our latest platinum Patreon supporters Mimi and Doc, Patreon supporters since February 2016

    Patreon 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 83715

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    Join us again tomorrow for another detective drama from the Golden Age of Radio.
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    34 mins
  • Mystery Award Theater: The Screwball Division
    Feb 6 2026
    Release Date: April 21, 2012

    The youngest and oldest detectives on the force turn to a drunk former detective to solve three murders that occurred at the same time.

    Original Air Date: June 13, 1949

    Support the show monthly at https://patreon.greatdetectives.net

    Support the show on a one-time basis at https://support.greatdetectives.net

    Mail a donation to: Adam Graham, PO Box 15913, Boise, Idaho 83715

    Give us a call at 208-991-4783

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

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    34 mins
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