• Philo Vance Presented by the Great Detectives of Old Time Radio

  • By: Adam Graham
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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.
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  • Philo Vance: The Million Dollar Murder Case

    Philo Vance: The Million Dollar Murder Case
    May 2 2025
    Original Release Date: April 14, 2022

    Philo Vance is called in to investigate the murder of a multi-millionaire in a secure house that no one would have been able to enter.

    Original Air Date: March 15, 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

    Check out our social media at https://www.greatdetectives.net
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    32 mins
  • Philo Vance: The Curtain Call Murder Case

    Philo Vance: The Curtain Call Murder Case
    Apr 7 2022
    Original Release Date: April 7, 2022

    An aging star of a Broadway show that's losing money is murdered.

    Original Air Date: March 8, 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

    Check out our social media at https://www.greatdetectives.net
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    32 mins
  • Philo Vance: The Listless Murder Case

    Philo Vance: The Listless Murder Case
    Mar 31 2022
    Original Release Date: March 31, 2022

    The head of a charity racket is found murdered in his office.

    Original Air Date: March 1, 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

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

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