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Philo Vance Presented by the Great Detectives of Old Time Radio

Philo Vance Presented by the Great Detectives of Old Time Radio

By: Adam Graham
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 Philo Vance was created by S.S. Van Dine (the pen name of Willard Huntington Wright). Vance first appeared in the novel The Benson Murder Case, which was published in 1925. Twelve novels were published over fourteen years. He was introduced as a wealthy young dabbler in many fields who added solving crime to his many other interests. His friend, District Attorney Markham came to rely on him to solve difficult murders, while Sergeant Heath of the Homicide Squad had little choice but to tolerate him.

The character gained new life and popularity in film. William Powell played Vance in four films, but the character was portrayed by a variety of actors including Basil Rathbone, Paul Lukas, and Warren William. Philo Vance came to radio starring John Emery from 1943-45. In the Summer of 1945, NBC released a Summer replacement series starring Jose Ferrer as Vance. In 1946, radio and television syndication king Frederic Ziv began producing a series starring radio veteran Jackson Beck as Vance that produced more than 100 episodes.

Adam Graham is your guide through all circulating episodes of Philo Vance including the single circulating episode of the Emery series, two episodes of the Ferrer series, and more than 90 episodes of the Ziv series. This series is part of The Great Detectives of Old Time Radio podcast which features a different detective program each day.Commentary Copyright 2021-23 Art Entertainment & Performing Arts
Episodes
  • Philo Vance: The Tea Cup Murder Case

    Philo Vance: The Tea Cup Murder Case
    Nov 3 2022
    Original Release Date: November 3, 2022

    Today's Mystery:

    The murder of a ship's steward - who was also a diamond smuggler - sets off a string of violence and intrigue that Vance has to unravel.

    Original Radio Broadcast Date: October 10, 1949


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    37 mins
  • Philo Vance: The Black Gold Murder Case

    Philo Vance: The Black Gold Murder Case
    Oct 27 2022
    Today's Mystery:

    Philo Vance is called out west to investigate the murder of a dude ranch guest.

    Original Radio Broadcast Date: October 4, 1949

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    33 mins
  • Philo Vance: The Shoeless Murder Case

    Philo Vance: The Shoeless Murder Case
    May 25 2023
    Today's Mystery:Multiple beauty contest contestants are found murdered with their shoes missing.

    Original Radio Broadcast Date: September 27, 1949

    Originated in: New York City

    Starred: Jackson Beck as Philo Vance, George Petrie as District Attorney Markham

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    .Support the show monthly at patreon.greatdetectives.net

    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

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    33 mins
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