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Forgotten Detectives of Old Time Radio|Mystery Audio Dramas

Forgotten Detectives of Old Time Radio|Mystery Audio Dramas

By: Adam Graham
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 What do a Prohibition-era Speak-easy clarinetist, a boys school headmaster who looks like William Shakespeare, a piano player, and a criminologist have in common with tough cops, an assistant DA, private eyes, and defense attorneys? They're all among the forgotten detectives of old time radio.

Join your host Adam Graham and rediscover these long-forgotten programs. Some of them may have aired for years, others for a single Summer, but all have left less than ten episodes behind. Together we'll take a listen to these obscure crime solvers.

Note: This is part of the larger Great Detectives of Old Time Radio podcast.Commentary Copyright 2011-2021 Art Entertainment & Performing Arts
Episodes
  • Defense Attorney: Client: Jim Leonard

    Defense Attorney: Client: Jim Leonard
    Aug 14 2025
    Original Release Date: May 25, 2016

    A teenage paperboy is accused of a hit and run killing and Martha seeks to find the truth.

    Original Air Date: September 14, 1951

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    34 mins
  • Defense Attorney: Client: Mike Tully

    Defense Attorney: Client: Mike Tully
    Aug 7 2025
    Original Release Date: May 18, 2016

    Time is running out for a shop owner on death throw and it’s up to Martha Ellis Bryant to clear him.

    Original Air Date: August 31, 1951

    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

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    35 mins
  • The Defense Rests: Client Joseph Moriano

    The Defense Rests: Client Joseph Moriano
    Jul 31 2025
    Original Release Date: May 11, 2016

    At the request of an old man, Martha Ellis Bryant undertakes the case of the man’s son who’s serving life in prison for a murder he claims he didn’t commit.

    Audition Date: April 17, 1951

    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

    Check out our social media at https://www.greatdetectives.net
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    38 mins
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