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The Falcon|Great Detectives of Old Time Radio Mystery Dramas

The Falcon|Great Detectives of Old Time Radio Mystery Dramas

By: Adam Graham
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 Each week, join us for an adventure with the Falcon, a detective from radio's golden age based very loosely on the literary creation of Drexel Drake.

Michael Waring is a detective who goes by the name, The Falcon was a private detective and adventurer solving mysteries during radio's Golden Age. The Falcon was originally heard between 1943-55 with five different t actors playing the lead role. This podcast will feature all circulating episodes beginning with those starring James Meighan and Les Tremayne, before moving on to episodes starring Les Damon and finally George Petrie.

Every Monday you can expect another mystery from the files of the Falcon. This feed is brought you as part of the Great Detectives of Old Time Radio where you can hear five more Golden Age Detective programs each week.Copyright Adam Graham Art Drama & Plays Entertainment & Performing Arts
Episodes
  • The Falcon: Murder is a Family Affair

    The Falcon: Murder is a Family Affair
    Dec 4 2023
    Original Release Date: December 4, 2023

    Today's Mystery: A man whose about to be executed asks the Falcon to prevent his brother from murdering his cheating wife.

    Original Radio Broadcast Date: November 27, 1945

    Originated from New YorkStarred: James Meighan as the Falcon, Jackson Beck, John Gibson

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    Patreon Supporter of the Day: Laura, Patreon Supporter since June 2020

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    36 mins
  • The Falcon: Murder Knows No Borderline

    The Falcon: Murder Knows No Borderline
    Sep 26 2025
    Original Release Date: November 27, 2023

    Today's Mystery:While on vacation in Mexico, the Falcon finds himself tangling with a racketeer.

    Original Radio Broadcast Date: November 13, 1945

    Originated from New YorkStarring: James Meighan as the Falcon

    This episode includes discussion of the literary history of the Falcon and background on the second actor to play the Falcon, James Meighan

    Support the show monthly at patreon.greatdetectives.net

    Patreon Supporter of the Day: David, Patreon Supporter Since January 2019

    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

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    32 mins
  • The Falcon: The Case of the Snappy Snapshot

    The Falcon: The Case of the Snappy Snapshot
    Sep 15 2025
    Original Release Date: September 15, 2025

    Today's Mystery: A woman comes to The Falcon when a man breaks into her home, and robs and assaults her and then is shot, and she's being blackmailed.

    Original Radio Broadcast Date: May 31, 1954

    Originating from New York

    Starring: George Petrie as The Falcon; Chuck Webster; Larry Haines; Mandel Kramer

    Support the show monthly at patreon.greatdetectives.net

    Patreon Supporter of the Day: Tony, Patreon supporter since March 2023.

    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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    37 mins
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