Episodes

  • Screen Guild Theater: The Glass Key

    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

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    36 mins
  • Screen Guild Theater: My Favorite Brunette

    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

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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

    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

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    34 mins
  • Murder Clinic: The Tragedy at Marsden Manor

    Murder Clinic: The Tragedy at Marsden Manor
    Jan 23 2026
    Release Date: March 13, 2012

    Poirot is called upon by the insurance to investigate the apparent natural death of a wealthy man who just passed a physical for a life insurance policy for his young wife.

    Original Air Date: October 6, 1942

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    33 mins
  • Campbell’s Playhouse: The Murder of Roger Akroyd

    Campbell’s Playhouse: The Murder of Roger Akroyd
    Jan 9 2026
    Release Date: March 6, 2012

    While trying to retire, Poirot investigates the murder of a rich man in the country.

    Original Air Date: November 12, 1939

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    1 hr and 2 mins
  • Holmes for the Holiday: Two Christmas Mysteries

    Holmes for the Holiday: Two Christmas Mysteries
    Dec 21 2025
    As we get ready for Christmas, we bring you two original old time radio Christmas plays featuring Sherlock Holmes. First up is The Night Before Christmas.

    On Christmas, one of Moriarity’s henchmen switches Christmas sacks with Dr. Watson when both are dressed as Santa Claus. Sherlock Holmes has to catch the thief and save Watson and the kids at a Christmas party.

    Original Air Date: December 24, 1945

    Originating from Hollywood

    Starring: Basil Rathbone as Sherlock Holmes; Nigel Bruce as Dr. Watson

    Next up is The Adventure of the Christmas Bride.

    Sherlock Holmes is invited to spend the holidays with a family that needs him to ensure that a family curse doesn't prevent a wedding from occurring.

    Original Air Date: December 21, 1947

    Originating from New York

    Starring: John Stanley as Sherlock Holmes; Alfred Shirley as Dr. Watson

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    1 hr and 6 mins
  • Studio One: The Thirty-Nine Steps

    Studio One: The Thirty-Nine Steps
    Nov 28 2025
    A Canadian finds himself drawn into a world of myste Read more ...
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    1 hr and 6 mins
  • Murder Clinic: A Scrap of Lace

    Murder Clinic: A Scrap of Lace
    Dec 3 2011
    Release Date: December 3, 2011

    A charming young woman is murdered and Madam Rosika Storey is called in to find out who did it and save a prominent family from scandal.

    Original Air Date: September 22, 1942

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    34 mins