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 Adam Graham is your guide as each week we present another episode of Dangerous Assignment, a 1949-53 radio starring Brian Donlevy as Steve Mitchell, a troubleshooter who throws into danger all around the world in stories of mystery and international intrigue.Copyright Adam Graham Art Drama & Plays Entertainment & Performing Arts
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  • Dangerous Assignment: The Hunt for Charon

    Dangerous Assignment: The Hunt for Charon
    Jan 7 2026
    Today's Mystery:Steve goes to Mexico to follow a clue to a dangerous international killer.

    Original Radio Broadcast Date: January 28, 1953

    Originating in HollywoodStarring: Brian Donlevy as Steve Mitchell; Herb Butterfield as the Commissioner; Dan Riss; Tony Barrett; Eve McVeagh; Herb Butterfield; Herb Ellis; Jan Arvan

    Support the show monthly at patreon.greatdetectives.net

    Patreon Supporter of the Day: Corey, Since March 2018

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

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

    Give us a call at 208-991-4783

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    30 mins
  • Dangerous Assignment: Leak of Strategic Materials

    Dangerous Assignment: Leak of Strategic Materials
    Jan 24 2024
    Today's Mystery:Steve goes to Burma to the famous "Road to Mandalay" in order to stop a gang of robbers who are intercepting strategic supplies being sent by the U.S. to its allies in the Pacific.

    Original Radio Broadcast Date: January 21, 1953

    Originating in Hollywood

    Starring: Brian Donlevy as Steve Mitchell; Herb Butterfield as the Commissioner; Ben Wright; Ramsey Hill; Vivi Janiss; Paul Frees; Alice Backes

    Support the show monthly at patreon.greatdetectives.net

    Patreon Supporter of the Day: Jeff, Patreon Supporter since October 2015

    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

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

    Give us a call at 208-991-4783

    Follow us on Instagram at http://instagram.com/greatdetectives

    Follow us on Twitter @radiodetectives
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    30 mins
  • Dangerous Assignment: The Blue Lion

    Dangerous Assignment: The Blue Lion
    Dec 24 2025
    Today's Mystery:Steve goes to London to root out a phony passport racket. His only clue? A seven-year-old newspaper.

    Original Radio Broadcast Date: January 14, 1953

    Originating in Hollywood

    Starring: Brian Donlevy as Steve Mitchell; Herb Butterfield as the Commissioner; Virginia Gregg; Ben Wright; Don Morrisson; Dan O'Herlihy

    Support the show monthly at patreon.greatdetectives.ne

    tPatreon Supporter of the Day: Susan, Patreon Supporter since October 2018

    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

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

    Give us a call at 208-991-4783

    Follow us on Instagram at http://instagram.com/greatdetectives

    Follow us on Twitter @radiodetectives
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    32 mins
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