Episodes

  • Broadway's My Beat: The Lily Nelson Murder Case (EP4923)

    Broadway's My Beat: The Lily Nelson Murder Case (EP4923)
    Mar 4 2026
    Today's Mystery:A Broadway actress is found dead with her wrists slit.

    Original Radio Broadcast Date: October 6, 1951

    Originating from Hollywood

    Starring: Larry Thor as Lieutenant Danny Clover; Charles Calvert as Sergeant Gino Tartaglia; Jack Kruschen as Sergeant Muggavan; Paul Frees; Clayton Post; Edwin Max; Elliott Lewis; Jack Kruschen; Jay Novello; Joyce McCluskey

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    36 mins
  • The Big Story: Respected Chemist Dead (EP4922)

    The Big Story: Respected Chemist Dead (EP4922)
    Mar 3 2026
    Today's Mystery: A prominent chemist's mysterious death may have been faked ... but why?'

    Original Radio Broadcast: March 9, 1949

    Originating from New York

    Starring: Sydney Smith as Ike McAnally; Ann Burr; Agnes Young; Lyle Sudrow; Ted Osborne

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    42 mins
  • Danger with Grainger: The Larry Simmons Case (EP4921)

    Danger with Grainger: The Larry Simmons Case (EP4921)
    Mar 2 2026
    Today's Mystery: A slimy character tries to hire Grainger as a go-between for him in a blackmail deal. Grainger kicks him out but it's not that simple

    Original Radio Broadcast Date: 1956 or 1957

    Originating from Australia

    Starred: Harp McGuire as Steve Grainger

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    40 mins
  • Screen Guild Theater: The Glass Key (EP4920e)

    Screen Guild Theater: The Glass Key (EP4920e)
    Feb 28 2026
    Today's Story: The best friend and top lieutenant of a political boss finds himself in the midst of a murder that threatens his boss's career.

    Original Air Date: July 22, 1946

    Originating from Hollywood

    Starring: Alan Ladd; Marjorie Reynolds; Ward Bond

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    36 mins
  • Counterspy: The Case of the Gasoline Barge (A0066)

    Counterspy: The Case of the Gasoline Barge (A0066)
    Mar 1 2026
    Today's Adventure: David Harding suspects the Axis is behind a ring making counterfeit gas coupons.

    Original Radio Broadcast: November 2, 1945

    Originating from New York

    Starring: Don McLaughlin as David Harding

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    34 mins
  • Yours Truly Johnny Dollar: The Deadly Doubt Matter (EP4920)

    Yours Truly Johnny Dollar: The Deadly Doubt Matter (EP4920)
    Feb 27 2026
    Today's Mystery: A woman calls to report that a man was murdered and she's not sure if she did it.

    Original Radio Broadcast Date: January 11, 1959

    Originating from Hollywood

    Starring: Bob Bailey as Johnny Dollar; Virginia Gregg; Junius Matthews; Paul Dubov; James McCallion; Alan Reed; Frank Gerstle

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    25 mins
  • Dragnet: The Big Affair (EP4919)

    Dragnet: The Big Affair (EP4919)
    Feb 26 2026
    Today's Mystery:Joe Friday and Ben Romero investigate a series of jewelry store robberies.

    Original Radio Broadcast Date: November 29, 1951

    Originating from Hollywood

    Starring: Jack Webb as Sergeant Joe Friday; Barton Yarborough as Sergeant Ben Romero; Virginia Gregg; Vic Perrin

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    33 mins
  • Broadway's My Beat: The Lars Nielson Murder Case (EP4918)

    Broadway's My Beat: The Lars Nielson Murder Case (EP4918)
    Feb 25 2026
    Today's Mystery: A famous torch singer wants a gun permit because she claims a man is threatening her life.

    Original Radio Broadcast Date: September 29, 1951

    Originating from Hollywood

    Starring: Larry Thor as Lieutenant Danny Clover; Charles Calvert as Sergeant Gino Tartaglia; Jack Kruschen as Sergeant Muggavan; Cathy Lewis

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    40 mins