NBC – The Great Detectives of Old Time Radio

NBC – The Great Detectives of Old Time Radio

Adam Graham

The great ones are back in action.

Dragnet: The Big Break

Dragnet: The Big Break

Todays Mystery: Joe Friday and Ben Romero deal with a dangerous armed robber who keeps escaping. Original Radio Broadcast Date: December 14, 1950 Originating from Hollywood Starring: Jac Read more ...

Feb 22, • 35:59

The Falcon: The Case of the Jumping Jack

The Falcon: The Case of the Jumping Jack

Today’s Mystery: A woman hires The Falcon because she suspects that her husband has hired a private eye to follow her. Original Radio Broadcast Date: April 20, 19 Read more ...

Feb 17, • 37:28

Dragnet: The Big Picture

Dragnet: The Big Picture

Today’s Mystery: Joe Friday and Ben Romero investigate a racket that’s taking advantage of teenage girls and getting them to pose for pornographic pictures. Original Radio Broadcast Date: Read more ...

Feb 15, • 33:09

The Falcon: The Case of the Happy Helpmate

The Falcon: The Case of the Happy Helpmate

Today’s Mystery: Mike decides to give a bank guard with a record a break and not tell his employer about the felony conviction. Murder follows. Original Radio Bro Read more ...

Feb 10, • 35:45

Dragnet: The Big Car

Dragnet: The Big Car

Today’s Mystery: Joe Friday and Ben Romero investigate a series of fifteen market robberies. Original Radio Broadcast Date: November 30, 1950 Originating from Hollywood Starring: J Read more ...

Feb 8, • 37:26

The Falcon: The Case of the Murdering Missus

The Falcon: The Case of the Murdering Missus

Today’s Mystery: A jewelry store owner is killed in a robbery gone wrong, and Waring thinks he knows who the killer is. Original Radio Broadcast Date: March 23, 1 Read more ...

Feb 3, • 36:09

Dragnet:  The Big Betty

Dragnet: The Big Betty

Today’s Mystery: Joe Friday and Ben Romero investigate a gang of conmen victimizing the loved ones of the recently deceased. Original Radio Broadcast Date: November 23, 1950 Originating f Read more ...

Feb 1, • 32:49

The Falcon: The Case of the Grand Gamble

The Falcon: The Case of the Grand Gamble

Today’s Mystery: A woman hires The Falcon to protect a gambling racketeer. Original Radio Broadcast Date: March 16, 1952 Originating from New York S Read more ...

Jan 27, • 33:52

Dragnet: The Big Parrot

Dragnet: The Big Parrot

Today’s Mystery: A married couple is found murdered in their room with a dead parrot. Original Radio Broadcast Date: November 16, 1950 Originating from Hollywood Starring: Jack Web Read more ...

Jan 25, • 34:13

The Falcon: The Case of the Killer's Key

The Falcon: The Case of the Killer's Key

Today’s Mystery: A man who is suspected of murdering a former employee who had turned him in for tax invasion hires Waring to find the girlfriend who may have witnessed Read more ...

Jan 20, • 31:30

Dragnet: The Big Mother

Dragnet: The Big Mother

Today’s Mystery: Joe Friday and Ben Romero search for a three-day-old baby who was kidnapped from a local hospital. Original Radio Broadcast Date: November 9, 1950 Originating from Hollyw Read more ...

Jan 18, • 32:30

The Falcon: The Case of the Natural Seven

The Falcon: The Case of the Natural Seven

Today’s Mystery: A desperate man who lost $5,000 at an illegal gambling den robs and shoots his boss to pay his debt.. Original Radio Broadcast Date: March 2, 195 Read more ...

Jan 13, • 37:23

Dragnet: The Big Church

Dragnet: The Big Church

Today’s Mystery: A woman reports receiving threats for attending a new church. Original Radio Broadcast Date: November 2, 1950 Originating from Hollywood Starring: Jack Webb as Ser Read more ...

Dec 28, 2024 • 31:58

The Falcon: The Case of the Unwelcome Christmas Present

The Falcon: The Case of the Unwelcome Christmas Present

Today’s Mystery: A man who bought a fur coat goes for his girlfriend for Christmas turns to The Falcon when dangerous people want it back. Original Radio Broadcas Read more ...

Dec 23, 2024 • 31:54

Dragnet: Production 8 (aka the Big Missing/Juanita Lasky)

Dragnet: Production 8 (aka the Big Missing/Juanita Lasky)

Todays Mystery: At Christmastime, Joe Friday and Ben Romero try to find a missing daughter from Utah. Original Radio Broadcast Date: July 28, 1949 Originating from Hollywood Starring: Ja Read more ...

Dec 21, 2024 • 40:05

Mr. and Mrs. North: Frisbie Proves His Point

Mr. and Mrs. North: Frisbie Proves His Point

Today’s Mystery: When a mystery tries to stage a mock murder in the middle of a crowd in Times Square, the Norths Read more ...

Dec 19, 2024 • 37:44

Martin Kane: October 29, 1953

Martin Kane: October 29, 1953

Today’s Mystery: Martin Kane is hired by a man accused of robbery and murder to find the gun and the real killer. Original Release Date: October 29, 1 Read more ...

Dec 17, 2024 • 34:02

The Falcon: The Case of the Gold Ring

The Falcon: The Case of the Gold Ring

Today’s Mystery: While on vacation in the Florida Keys, Waring gets mixed up in a murder when a woman comes to his room to plead for his help with a dangerous Cuban crim Read more ...

Dec 16, 2024 • 34:36

Dragnet: The Big Meet

Dragnet: The Big Meet

Today’s Mystery: Joe Friday goes undercover to complete a large drug buy. Original Radio Broadcast Date: October 26, 1950 Originating from Hollywood Starring: Jack Webb as Sergeant Read more ...

Dec 14, 2024 • 37:38

Mr. and Mrs. North: The Norths Discover Christopher Columbus

Mr. and Mrs. North: The Norths Discover Christopher Columbus

Today’s Mystery: On the eve of Columbus Day, the Norths see a man dressed as Christopher Columbus jump out Read more ...

Dec 12, 2024 • 34:51

The Falcon: The Case of the Missing Patient

The Falcon: The Case of the Missing Patient

Today’s Mystery: The widow of a kindly doctor is accused of his murder, but she suspects a rough-looking character who showed up for medical care and then disappeared.

Dec 9, 2024 • 34:49

Dragnet: The Big Grandma

Dragnet: The Big Grandma

Today’s Mystery: Joe Friday and Ben Romero are assigned to investigate the case of a motherly lady who has written more than a thousand bad checks over nine years. Original Radio Broadcast Date: Read more ...

Dec 7, 2024 • 40:58

Mr. and Mrs. North: Pam Keeps Out of Trouble

Mr. and Mrs. North: Pam Keeps Out of Trouble

Today’s Mystery: With Jerry out of town, Pam tries to help a hapless reformed gambler quit his job at a gambling den and finds herself caught up in a murder in Read more ...

Dec 5, 2024 • 35:36

The Falcon: The Case of the Beautiful Bait

The Falcon: The Case of the Beautiful Bait

Today’s Mystery: A beautiful woman’s attempt to seduce a young boxer into signing with her fight manager boyfriend ends in murder. Original Radio Broadcast Read more ...

Dec 2, 2024 • 0:00

Call the Police: The Porter Case

Call the Police: The Porter Case

New Police Commissioner Bill Grant investigates the murder of a blackmailer, and a husband and his wife confess. Original Air Date: June 3, 1947 Originating in Read more ...

Dec 1, 2024 • 33:49

Dragnet: The Big Quack

Dragnet: The Big Quack

Today’s Mystery: Joe Friday and Ben Romero investigate a phony psychiatrist who burgled the house of a patient he’d hypnotized. Original Radio Broadcast Date: October 12, 1950 Origi Read more ...

Nov 30, 2024 • 31:42

Mr. and Mrs. North: Pam Goes it Alone

Mr. and Mrs. North: Pam Goes it Alone

Today’s Mystery: Pam helps the fiancée of a condenmed killer to try and find evidence to clear him. Original Radio Broadcast Date: August 2, 1944 Origi Read more ...

Nov 28, 2024 • 33:50

Molle Mystery Theater: Red Wine

Molle Mystery Theater: Red Wine

Today’s Mystery: A San Francisco detective is convinced that one of three Americans at a Brazillian plantation is a fugitive killer in disguise. But which one? Or Read more ...

Nov 26, 2024 • 34:57

The Falcon: The Case of the Loose Lip

The Falcon: The Case of the Loose Lip

Today’s Mystery: A shooting of an underworld character by a racketeer’s thug sets off a string of double-crosses that leads to murder. Original Radio Broadc Read more ...

Nov 25, 2024 • 34:53

Dragnet: The Big. 38

Dragnet: The Big. 38

Today’s Mystery: Joe Friday and Ben Romero search for an armed robber who shot and killed a clerk. Original Radio Broadcast Date: October 5, 1950 Originating from Hollywood Starrin Read more ...

Nov 23, 2024 • 31:39

Mr. and Mrs. North:  The Norths Get Wired for Sound

Mr. and Mrs. North: The Norths Get Wired for Sound

Today’s Mystery: For a lark, the Norths record a record, and then someone tries to kill them in the cab on Read more ...

Nov 21, 2024 • 29:37

The Falcon: The Case of the Hypocritical Hypo

The Falcon: The Case of the Hypocritical Hypo

Today’s Mystery: A woman hires The Falcon to find her missing hypochondriac husband. Original Radio Broadcast Date: August 1, 1951 Originating from New Yor Read more ...

Nov 18, 2024 • 39:45

Cavalcade of America: The PInkerton Man

Cavalcade of America: The PInkerton Man

In 1859, legendary private detective Allan Pinkerton tries to solve the year-old case of a bank robbery and the murder of a guard. Original Air Date: November 18 Read more ...

Nov 17, 2024 • 33:16

Dragnet: The Big Death

Dragnet: The Big Death

Today’s Mystery: A man reports that his ex-boss tried to hire him to murder his wife. Original Radio Broadcast Date: September 28, 1950 Originating from Hollywood Starring: Jack We Read more ...

Nov 16, 2024 • 30:23

Mr. and Mrs. North: The Wilbur Wills Matter

Mr. and Mrs. North: The Wilbur Wills Matter

Today’s Mystery: A man invites the Norths to his house to solve a murder that hasn’t happened yet  Read more ...

Nov 14, 2024 • 35:48

Falcon: The Case of Plenty Twenty

Falcon: The Case of Plenty Twenty

Today’s Mystery: An engraver, who has created high-quality counterfeit plates, is murdered. Original Radio Broadcast Date: July 25, 1951 Originating from N Read more ...

Nov 11, 2024 • 35:56

Dragnet: The Big Pair

Dragnet: The Big Pair

Today’s Mystery: A twelve-year-old and a grandfather return from a trip to Indiana to find all their belongings from their home stolen. Original Radio Broadcast Date: September 21, 1950 O Read more ...

Nov 9, 2024 • 33:09

Mr. and Mrs. North: The Little Man Who Wasn't There

Mr. and Mrs. North: The Little Man Who Wasn't There

Today’s Mystery: A little man dies on the Norths’ door as a warning that someone wants to kill Pamela Read more ...

Nov 7, 2024 • 35:04

The Falcon: The Case of the Cautious Cousin

The Falcon: The Case of the Cautious Cousin

Today’s Mystery: A man is poisoned in the presence of The Falcon and the finger of suspicion is pointed at the victim’s cousin. Original Radio Broadcast Dat Read more ...

Nov 4, 2024 • 30:42

Dragnet: The Big Make

Dragnet: The Big Make

Today’s Mystery: Friday and Romero investigate a robbery and shooting at a bakery. Original Radio Broadcast Date: September 14, 1950 Originating from Hollywood Starring: Jack Webb Read more ...

Nov 2, 2024 • 31:37

The Falcon: The Case of Vanishing Varmit

The Falcon: The Case of Vanishing Varmit

Today’s Mystery: A criminal with a grudge against The Falcon escapes prison. Original Radio Broadcast Date: July 11, 1951 Originating from New York Read more ...

Oct 28, 2024 • 35:19

Dragnet: The Big Poison

Dragnet: The Big Poison

Today’s Mystery: Joe Friday and Ben Romero are called in when an elderly couple disappears. Original Radio Broadcast Date: September 7, 1950 Originating from Hollywood Starring: Ja Read more ...

Oct 26, 2024 • 32:46

The Falcon: The Case of Everybody's Gun

The Falcon: The Case of Everybody's Gun

Today’s Mystery: Mike is hired to investigate a charity grifter, and then his client is murdered. Original Radio Broadcast Date: July 4, 1951 Originating f Read more ...

Oct 21, 2024 • 40:38

Dragnet: The Big Check

Dragnet: The Big Check

Today’s Mystery: Joe Friday and Ben Romero search for a check forger who’s been passing checks at small businesses. Original Radio Broadcast Date: August 31, 1950 Originating from H Read more ...

Oct 19, 2024 • 34:21

The Falcon: The Case of the Nervous Shakedown

The Falcon: The Case of the Nervous Shakedown

Today’s Mystery: A blackmailer is killed after the fiancé of a victim confronts him. Original Radio Broadcast Date: June 27, 1951 Originating from New York

Oct 14, 2024 • 32:28

Dragnet: The Big Chance

Dragnet: The Big Chance

Today’s Mystery: Joe Friday and Ben Romero join an inter-agency search for a missing Highway Patrol Officer. Original Radio Broadcast Date: August 24, 1950 Originating from Hollywood Read more ...

Oct 12, 2024 • 32:43

The Falcon: The Case of the Broken Fingerprint

The Falcon: The Case of the Broken Fingerprint

Today’s Mystery: A man who is having an affair is murdered. Original Radio Broadcast Date:June 20, 1951 Originating from New York Starring: Les Damo Read more ...

Oct 7, 2024 • 32:51

Dragnet: The Big Youngster

Dragnet: The Big Youngster

Today’s Mystery: Joe Friday and Ben Romero investigate when a young lawyer’s office is vandalized. Original Radio Broadcast Date: August 17, 1950 Originating from Hollywood S Read more ...

Oct 5, 2024 • 32:21

Mr. and Mrs. North: The Contagious Confession

Mr. and Mrs. North: The Contagious Confession

Today’s Mystery: Lieutenant Weigand calls the Norths in on the case of the murder of a wealthy man where mu Read more ...

Oct 3, 2024 • 35:46

The Falcon: The Case of the Sweet Swindle

The Falcon: The Case of the Sweet Swindle

Today’s Mystery: An unethical competing detective tries to pass off a young woman as the long-lost daughter of a friend of The Falcon. Original Radio Broadcast Da Read more ...

Sep 30, 2024 • 35:43

Dragnet: The Big Actor

Dragnet: The Big Actor

Today’s Mystery: Joe Friday and Ben Romero investigate the theft of narcotics from a Catholic hospital pharmacy. Original Radio Broadcast Date: August 10, 1950 Originating from Hollywood

Sep 28, 2024 • 39:39

The Falcon: The Case of the Proud Papa

The Falcon: The Case of the Proud Papa

Today’s Mystery: A woman, who was trying to con a gullible married man into robbing his loan shark father-in-law, is murdered. Original Radio Broadcast Date: June Read more ...

Sep 23, 2024 • 38:25

Dragnet: The Big Dare

Dragnet: The Big Dare

Today’s Mystery: Joe Friday and Ben Romero investigate the murder of a woman who was found in her own home. Original Radio Broadcast Date: August 3, 1950 Originating from Hollywood

Sep 21, 2024 • 31:45

Mr. and Mrs. North: Russian Restaurant Murder

Mr. and Mrs. North: Russian Restaurant Murder

Today’s Mystery: A hat check girl in a Russian restaurant is murdered. Original Radio Broadcast Date Read more ...

Sep 19, 2024 • 37:55

The Falcon: The Case of the Unwelcome Wife

The Falcon: The Case of the Unwelcome Wife

Today’s Mystery: A manager of a gambling den faces death if he doesn’t recover $100,000 he embezzled to give to a conwoman. Original Radio Broadcast Date: M Read more ...

Sep 16, 2024 • 41:22

Dragnet: The Big Gent, Part Two

Dragnet: The Big Gent, Part Two

Today’s Mystery: Joe Friday and Ben Romero continue their search for a robber and murderer. Original Radio Broadcast Date: June 27, 1950 Originating from Hollywood Starring: Jack W Read more ...

Sep 14, 2024 • 47:03

The Falcon: The Case of the Curious Cop

The Falcon: The Case of the Curious Cop

Today’s Mystery: A policeman disappears while trying to shake down a gambling joint owner. Original Radio Broadcast Date: May 20, 1951 Originating from New Read more ...

Sep 9, 2024 • 46:35

Dragnet: The Big Gent, Part One

Dragnet: The Big Gent, Part One

Today’s Mystery: Joe Friday and Ben Romero investigate a series of robberies by ex-felons. Original Radio Broadcast Date: July 20, 1950 Originating from Hollywood Starring: Jack We Read more ...

Sep 7, 2024 • 31:11

The Falcon: The Case of the Big Talker

The Falcon: The Case of the Big Talker

Today’s Mystery: A thug balks at murdering his boss’s rival and is then murdered himself. Original Radio Broadcast Date: April 29, 1951 Originating f Read more ...

Sep 2, 2024 • 38:16

Dragnet: The Big Bomb

Dragnet: The Big Bomb

Today’s Mystery: A man holding a bomb threatens to blow up City Hall unless the police release his brother. Original Radio Broadcast Date: July 13, 1950 Originating from Hollywood Read more ...

Aug 31, 2024 • 37:50

The Falcon:  The Case of the Missing Miss

The Falcon: The Case of the Missing Miss

Today’s Mystery: A Senator commits suicide rather than own up to his role in an oil company and a man who was contact begins to sense their might be something crooked about it Read more ...

Aug 26, 2024 • 47:47

Dragnet: The Big Frame2

Dragnet: The Big Frame2

Today’s Mystery: Joe Friday and Ben Romero investigate an apparent hit and run case that begins to look more and more like murder. Original Radio Broadcast Date: July 6, 1950 Originating Read more ...

Aug 24, 2024 • 32:33

The Falcon: The Case of the Shopkeeper's Gun

The Falcon: The Case of the Shopkeeper's Gun

Today’s Mystery: A storekeeper is suspected of murdering a conman after confronting him with the gun that was used in the murder. Original Radio Broadcast Date: A Read more ...

Aug 19, 2024 • 37:23

Dragnet: The Big Grab

Dragnet: The Big Grab

Today’s Mystery: The wife of a college professor is kidnapped. Original Radio Broadcast Date: June 29, 1950 Originating from Hollywood Starring: Jack Webb as Sergeant Joe Friday; B Read more ...

Aug 17, 2024 • 32:50

The Falcon: The Case of the Carved Ham

The Falcon: The Case of the Carved Ham

Today’s Mystery: A racketeer’s henchman is murdered after disfiguring an actor’s face. Original Radio Broadcast Date: April 8, 1951 Originating Read more ...

Aug 12, 2024 • 0:00

Dragnet: The Big Mink

Dragnet: The Big Mink

Today’s Mystery: Joe Friday and Ben Romero search for the murderer of the owner of a small fur shop. Original Radio Broadcast Date: June 22, 1950 Originating from Hollywood Starrin Read more ...

Aug 10, 2024 • 36:51

The Falcon: The Case of the Worried Wife

The Falcon: The Case of the Worried Wife

Today’s Mystery: A woman hires The Falcon after an old flame of her husband’s tried to kill him. Original Radio Broadcast Date: April 1, 1951 Origina Read more ...

Aug 5, 2024 • 34:40

Dragnet: The Big Purse

Dragnet: The Big Purse

Today’s Mystery: Joe Friday and Ben Romero invesitgate a series of purse snatchings. Original Radio Broadcast Date: June 15, 1950 Originating from Hollywood Starring: Jack Webb as Read more ...

Aug 3, 2024 • 40:23

The Falcon: The Case of the Talented Texan

The Falcon: The Case of the Talented Texan

Today’s Mystery: A woman in a love triangle, who is suspected of murdering her husband, comes to The Falcon for help. Original Radio Broadcast Date: March 25, 195 Read more ...

Jul 29, 2024 • 34:28

Molle Mystery Theatre: Corpus Delecti

Molle Mystery Theatre: Corpus Delecti

Today’s Mystery: A police detective has 48 hours to find proof of the innocence of his brother, who is on death row. Original Radio Broadcast Date: January 17, 19 Read more ...

Jul 28, 2024 • 33:43

Dragnet: The Big Smart Guy

Dragnet: The Big Smart Guy

Today’s Mystery: A woman is murdered in the apartment she shares with her husband. Original Radio Broadcast Date: June 8, 1950 Originating from Hollywood Starring: Jack Webb as Ser Read more ...

Jul 27, 2024 • 32:18

The Falcon: The Case of the Witty Widow

The Falcon: The Case of the Witty Widow

Today’s Mystery: A blackmailer is murdered and suspicion falls on the woman he was blackmailing. Original Radio Broadcast Date: March 18, 1951 Originating Read more ...

Jul 22, 2024 • 34:20

Dragnet: The Big Fake

Dragnet: The Big Fake

Today’s Mystery: A man accuses a police officer of robbing and beating him. Original Radio Broadcast Date: June 1, 1950 Originating from Hollywood Starring: Jack Webb as Sergeant J Read more ...

Jul 20, 2024 • 0:00

Dragnet: The Big Key

Dragnet: The Big Key

Todays Mystery: The big clue to who left a woman’s body in a churchyard is a key found near her body. Original Radio Broadcast Date: May 25, 1950 Originating from Hollywood Starrin Read more ...

Jul 6, 2024 • 35:47

The Falcon: The Case of the Gangster's Girl

The Falcon: The Case of the Gangster's Girl

Today’s Mystery: The girlfriend of a man in the numbers racket hires The Falcon to get her boyfriend sent to prison so she can get away from him. Original Radio B Read more ...

Jul 1, 2024 • 0:00

Dragnet: The Big Pug

Dragnet: The Big Pug

Today’s Mystery: Joe Friday and Ben Romero search for two men who robbed and beat an elderly cafe owner. Original Radio Broadcast Date: May 18, 1950 Originating from Hollywood Star Read more ...

Jun 29, 2024 • 36:30

The Falcon: The Case of the Practical Choker

The Falcon: The Case of the Practical Choker

Today’s Mystery: Mike is hired by a gambler who is suspsected of murdering a man who owed him a large debt. Original Radio Broadcast Date: February 25, 1951

Jun 24, 2024 • 39:13

Dragnet: The Big Knife

Dragnet: The Big Knife

Today’s Mystery: Joe Friday and Ben Romero are summoned to a local high school where there have been a series of knifings of female students. Original Radio Broadcast Date: May 11, 1950 O Read more ...

Jun 22, 2024 • 35:52

Dangerous Assignment: Picking up a Bomb

Dangerous Assignment: Picking up a Bomb

Today’s Mystery: Steve is called to Saigon when a reporter tried to blackmail him into carrying a suitcase containing a bomb. Original Radio Broadcast Date:July 8, 1953 Origi Read more ...

Jun 19, 2024 • 31:20

The Falcon: The Case of the Superflous Murder

The Falcon: The Case of the Superflous Murder

Today’s Mystery: A man calls The Falcon to find out who betrayed him. The Falcon arrives to find him dead with a suicide note written. However, Sergeant Corbett suspects Read more ...

Jun 17, 2024 • 35:27

Dragnet: The Big Badge

Dragnet: The Big Badge

Today’s Mystery: A man impersonating a police officer is robbing and assaulting couples in parked cars. Joe Friday and Ben Romero have to catch him. Original Radio Broadcast Date: May 4, 1950

Jun 15, 2024 • 34:55

Dangerous Assignment: Find Anthony Targu

Dangerous Assignment: Find Anthony Targu

Today’s Mystery: Steve travels to Montreal to investigate the supposed death of notorious racketeer Anthony Targu and the mysterious disappearance of Dr. Franklin Dorberg, a well-kn Read more ...

Jun 12, 2024 • 0:00

The Falcon: The Case of the Mighty Muscle

The Falcon: The Case of the Mighty Muscle

Today’s Mystery: The Falcon is hired by the girlfriend of a member of a criminal syndicate who’d been extorted to doublecross his boss and then murdered right in f Read more ...

Jun 10, 2024 • 0:00

Dragnet: The Big Job

Dragnet: The Big Job

Today’s Mystery: While the police are trying to apprehend a fugitive, a police officer is murdered. Joe Friday and Ben Romero set out to bring the fugitive to justice. Original Radio Broadcast D Read more ...

Jun 8, 2024 • 0:00

Dangerous Assignment: Capture James C. Stoller

Dangerous Assignment: Capture James C. Stoller

Today’s Mystery: Steve goes to Syria to intercept and capture an America traitor and Communist propagandist. Original Radio Broadcast Date: June 24, 1953 Originating i Read more ...

Jun 5, 2024 • 0:00

The Falcon: The Case of the Neighbor's Nightmare

The Falcon: The Case of the Neighbor's Nightmare

Today’s Mystery: A man is persuaded by a beautiful neighbor to invest in a company. He turns to The Falcon when he has trouble getting his money back. Original Ra Read more ...

Jun 3, 2024 • 0:00

Dragnet: The Big Trial

Dragnet: The Big Trial

Today’s Mystery: Joe Friday and Ben Romero search for a driver who committed a hit-and-run. Original Radio Broadcast Date:April 20, 1950 Originating from Hollywood Starring: Jack W Read more ...

Jun 1, 2024 • 0:00

Dangerous Assignment: The Hired Assassin

Dangerous Assignment: The Hired Assassin

Today’s Mystery: In Havana, Steve hunts for an international assassin whose latest victim is an American agent who had clues to the assassin’s whereabouts. Original Rad Read more ...

May 29, 2024 • 0:00

The Falcon: The Case of the Bellicose Boxer

The Falcon: The Case of the Bellicose Boxer

Today’s Mystery: A boxer, who won the championship after doublecrossing multiple people, is murdered. Original Radio Broadcast Date: January 28, 1951 Origi Read more ...

May 27, 2024 • 0:00

Dragnet: The Big Watch

Dragnet: The Big Watch

Today’s Mystery: Sergeant Joe Friday and his partner Ben Romero are on the trail of a vicious gang of robbers targeting military officers. Original Radio Broadcast Date: April 13, 1950 Or Read more ...

May 25, 2024 • 31:34

Dangerous Assignment: Stolen Computer Blueprints

Dangerous Assignment: Stolen Computer Blueprints

Today’s Mystery: From the bustling streets of Oslo to the shadowy corners of Hamburg, Mitchell races against time to intercept a stolen set of top-secret blueprints before they fall into t Read more ...

May 22, 2024 • 31:38

The Falcon: The Case of the Substitute Target

The Falcon: The Case of the Substitute Target

Today’s Mystery: To protect the girlfriend of a man murdered by the mob, the Falcon sets himself up as a target. Original Radio Broadcast Date: January 21, 1951

May 20, 2024 • 34:47

Dragnet: The Big Book

Dragnet: The Big Book

Today’s Mystery: Friday and Romero investigate the flood of filthy books into Los Angeles high schools. Original Radio Broadcast Date: April 6, 1950 Originating from Hollywood Star Read more ...

May 18, 2024 • 35:29

Dangerous Assignment: The Jade Dagger

Dangerous Assignment: The Jade Dagger

Today’s Mystery: Sent to Cairo on a mission to clear the United States’s name, Steve must navigate a treacherous path of false accusations and political machinations. From the Read more ...

May 15, 2024 • 30:36

The Falcon: The Case of the Happy Hooligan

The Falcon: The Case of the Happy Hooligan

Today’s Mystery: Sergeant Corbett wants The Falcon to find out why a man made an insane attempt to rob an express company with a gun that couldn’t fire. Ori Read more ...

May 13, 2024 • 36:07

Dragnet: The Big Gangster, Part Two

Dragnet: The Big Gangster, Part Two

Today’s Mystery: When a notorious mobster is gunned down, sparking fears of a gang war, Joe Friday and Ben Romero race against time to find the killers. Smoke screens, false leads, and a mysterious wom Read more ...

May 11, 2024 • 34:24

Dangerous Assignment: Smuggling to the Iron Curtain

Dangerous Assignment: Smuggling to the Iron Curtain

Today’s Mystery: Join government agent Steve Mitchell on a pulse-pounding journey through Europe’s underbelly in ‘Dangerous Assignment.’ When strategic materials s Read more ...

May 8, 2024 • 28:46

The Falcon: The Case of the Invisible Thug

The Falcon: The Case of the Invisible Thug

Today’s Mystery: The Falcon is hired by a man who killed his ex-girlfriend’s husband who hopes to dupe Mike into pinning the murder on his ex. Original Radi Read more ...

May 6, 2024 • 42:50

Dangerous Assignment: Strategic Base Sabotaged

Dangerous Assignment: Strategic Base Sabotaged

Today’s Mystery: Steve goes to New Guinea in search of a dock worker who is suspected of sabotaging the construction of a joint U.S.-Australia-New Zealand strategic base. Ori Read more ...

May 1, 2024 • 28:37

The Falcon: The Case of the Baby Brother

The Falcon: The Case of the Baby Brother

Today’s Mystery: The elder brother of a man who committed suicide wants Waring to find the woman he believes drove his brother down a dark path so that he can get rid of Read more ...

Apr 29, 2024 • 0:00

Dragnet: The Big Boys

Dragnet: The Big Boys

Today’s Mystery: Friday and Romero get a tip on four young fugitive gunmen from San Francisco. Original Radio Broadcast Date: March 16, 1950 Originating from Hollywood Starring: Jack Webb Read more ...

Apr 27, 2024 • 38:01

Dragnet: The Big Gangster, Part One

Dragnet: The Big Gangster, Part One

Todays Mystery: Friday and Romero have to find out whose trying to kill a major gang kingpin before they succeed and start a gang war. Original Radio Broadcast Date: March 23, 1950 Originating from Ho Read more ...

Apr 24, 2024 • 0:00

Dangerous Assignment: A Trap in Freedom House

Dangerous Assignment: A Trap in Freedom House

Today’s Mystery: Steve goes to London to investigate an apparent traitor at an organization that’s supposed to help refugees from behind the Iron Curtain, but is instead getti Read more ...

Apr 24, 2024 • 31:31

The Falcon: The Case of the Raw Deal

The Falcon: The Case of the Raw Deal

Today’s Mystery: Mike Waring is hired by a group of businessmen who were robbed of $65,000 in cash at a high stakes poker game. Original Radio Broadcast Date: Dec Read more ...

Apr 22, 2024 • 39:26

Dragnet: The Big Thank You

Dragnet: The Big Thank You

Today’s Mystery: A parole officer asks Friday and Romero to look into the apparent disappearance of a woman who had a convicted murderess paroled to her. Original Radio Broadcast Date: March 9, 1950

Apr 20, 2024 • 31:28

Dangerous Assignment: Find Lenny Fenway

Dangerous Assignment: Find Lenny Fenway

Today’s Mystery: Steve travels to Tibet to rescue an American pilot who provides the key to a critical mission to re-supply Chinese nationalists. Original Radio Broadcast Dat Read more ...

Apr 17, 2024 • 31:16

The Falcon: The Case of the Harried Husband

The Falcon: The Case of the Harried Husband

Today’s Mystery: A gigolo who is trying to scam and doublecross various people is murdered. Original Radio Broadcast Date: December 3, 1950 Originating fro Read more ...

Apr 15, 2024 • 37:14

Dragnet: The Big Kill

Dragnet: The Big Kill

Today’s Mystery: Friday and Romero investigate the murder of a police officer in his home. Original Radio Broadcast Date: March 2, 1950 Originating from Hollywood Starring: Jack We Read more ...

Apr 13, 2024 • 35:35

Dangerous Assignment: Boy Is Used as Courier

Dangerous Assignment: Boy Is Used as Courier

Today’s Mystery: Steve is hired as tutor to a French boy with a near photographic memory whose father believes his current tutor is using him to smuggle top secret information. Read more ...

Apr 10, 2024 • 29:32

Ellery Queen: The Adventure of the Wounded Lieutenant

Ellery Queen: The Adventure of the Wounded Lieutenant

Today’s Mystery: A former police detective is disabled while serving overseas and his battallion members are killed after a native waiter reports their planned attack. But how did the spy know? Original Radio Broadcast Date: November 18, 1943 Originating in New York from the Office of War Information, taken from the ne Read more ...

Apr 9, 2024 • 24:05

The Falcon: The Case of the Stooge's Errand

The Falcon: The Case of the Stooge's Errand

Today’s Mystery: The Falcon is hired to locate a boxing promoter who cheated two men out of a combined $40,000, but has a clever way to make sure they can’t collec Read more ...

Apr 8, 2024 • 37:12

Dragnet: The Big Grifter (EP4358)

Dragnet: The Big Grifter (EP4358)

Today’s Mystery: Friday and Romero face off against a veteran con-man. Original Radio Broadcast Date: February 23, 1950 Originating from Hollywood Starring: Jack Webb as Sergeant J Read more ...

Apr 6, 2024 • 33:37

Dangerous Assignment: Rescue Rick Perez

Dangerous Assignment: Rescue Rick Perez

Today’s Mystery: Steve goes to Venezuela to rescue a U.S. agent who was investigating a Latin American revolutionary organization. Original Radio Broadcast Date: April 1, 195 Read more ...

Apr 3, 2024 • 31:40

Ellery Queen: The Adventure of the Income Tax Robbery

Ellery Queen: The Adventure of the Income Tax Robbery

Today’s Mystery: A private detective turns to Ellery for help when his income tax blank is stolen, along with sensitive information that could expose his wealthy clients to blackmail.

Apr 2, 2024 • 35:58

The Falcon: The Case of the Puzzling Pinup

The Falcon: The Case of the Puzzling Pinup

Today’s Mystery: A reporter comes to The Falcon to ask him to take part in a blackmail scheme and then dies. Original Radio Broadcast Date: November 19, 1950 Read more ...

Apr 1, 2024 • 37:28

Dragnet: The Big Girl

Dragnet: The Big Girl

Today’s Mystery: Friday and Romero investigating a series of robberies, beatings, and shootings committed by a beautiful woman. Original Radio Broadcast Date: February 9, 1950 Originating Read more ...

Mar 30, 2024 • 42:00

Dangerous Assignment: Find Antonina

Dangerous Assignment: Find Antonina

Today’s Mystery: Steve goes to Portugal to find a young woman who’d been in the U.S. illegally and find out why she intentionally had herself deported. Original Radio B Read more ...

Mar 27, 2024 • 33:18

The Falcon: The Case of the Widow's Gorilla

The Falcon: The Case of the Widow's Gorilla

Today’s Mystery: A businessman who drove his rival out of business wants Waring to prove he didn’t kill him and suggests suicide. Original Radio Broadcast D Read more ...

Mar 25, 2024 • 36:14

Dragnet: The Child Killer

Dragnet: The Child Killer

Today’s Mystery: Friday and Romero search for two missing girls. Original Radio Broadcast Date: February 2, 1950 Originating from Hollywood Starring: Jack Webb as Sergeant Joe Frid Read more ...

Mar 23, 2024 • 38:13

Dangerous Assignment: Stolen Information Group

Dangerous Assignment: Stolen Information Group

Today’s Mystery: Steve goes to Norway to impersonate a captured courier who was about to collect a payoff from a gang that dealt in stolen information. Steve arrives to find someone Read more ...

Mar 20, 2024 • 34:24

The Falcon: The Case of the Rich Racketeer

The Falcon: The Case of the Rich Racketeer

Today’s Mystery: A racketeer hires The Falcon to protect him in a forest cabin, but is killed before Waring arrives from New York. Original Radio Broadcast Date: Read more ...

Mar 18, 2024 • 40:13

Dragnet: The Big Man, Part Two

Dragnet: The Big Man, Part Two

Today’s Mystery: Having gotten key information, Joe Friday and Ben Romero join an interdepartment task force to bring down the top narcotics dealer. Original Radio Broadcast Date: January 19, 19 Read more ...

Mar 16, 2024 • 38:50

Dangerous Assignment: Ghost Ship

Dangerous Assignment: Ghost Ship

Today’s Mystery: Steve is sent to locate a phantom ship that’s smuggling supplies to guerillas in the Philippines and attacking local fishing boats. Original Radio Broa Read more ...

Mar 13, 2024 • 30:46

The Falcon: The Case of the Double Exposure

The Falcon: The Case of the Double Exposure

Today’s Mystery: A man is murdered soon after his business partner was killed, and the contingency beneficiary hires Mike to prove who hired the killer. Original Read more ...

Mar 11, 2024 • 36:13

Dragnet: The Big Man, Part One

Dragnet: The Big Man, Part One

Today’s Mystery: Friday goes undercover in a narcotics gang to get to the get a drug kingpin. Original Radio Broadcast Date: January 12, 1950 Originating from Hollywood Starring: J Read more ...

Mar 9, 2024 • 36:12

Dangerous Assignment: Henrich Schwandorff

Dangerous Assignment: Henrich Schwandorff

Today’s Mystery: Steve goes to Germany to find a displaced person who may be able to identify a Nazi war criminal. Original Radio Broadcast Date: March 4, 1953 Origina Read more ...

Mar 6, 2024 • 29:45

The Falcon: The Case of the Double Nephews

The Falcon: The Case of the Double Nephews

Today’s Mystery: The manager of a jewelry concern calls in The Falcon when he’s accused of stealing thousands in jewels. Original Radio Broadcast Date: Octo Read more ...

Mar 4, 2024 • 0:00

Dragnet: The Big Escape

Dragnet: The Big Escape

Today’s Mystery: Joe Friday arrests an old army buddy for armed robbery. Original Radio Broadcast Date: January 5, 1950 Originating from Hollywood Starring: Jack Webb as Sergeant J Read more ...

Mar 2, 2024 • 44:45

Dangerous Assignment: Black Market in Jewels

Dangerous Assignment: Black Market in Jewels

Today’s Mystery: Steve is sent to break up a black market founded on jewel thefts that is destabilizing the Mediterranean. In order to fight them, Steve plans to steal a necklace be Read more ...

Feb 28, 2024 • 30:54

The Falcon: The Case of the Careless Client

The Falcon: The Case of the Careless Client

Today’s Mystery: A woman hires The Falcon to protect her from a racketeer who wants to kill her, but she isn’t telling him the whole story. Original Radio B Read more ...

Feb 26, 2024 • 43:44

Dragnet: The Roseland Roof Murders

Dragnet: The Roseland Roof Murders

Today’s Mystery: Friday and Romero search for a trigger happy gang of hold-up men. Original Radio Broadcast Date: December 29, 1949 Originating from Hollywood Starring: Jack Webb a Read more ...

Feb 24, 2024 • 32:51

Dangerous Assignment: Doctor Mitsuko Kidnapping

Dangerous Assignment: Doctor Mitsuko Kidnapping

Today’s Mystery: Steve goes to Tokyo to get to the bottom of the kidnapping of a prominent scientist by Americans claiming to be with the U.S. government. Original Radio Broa Read more ...

Feb 21, 2024 • 30:11

The Falcon: The Case of the Talented Twins

The Falcon: The Case of the Talented Twins

Today’s Mystery: A woman hires Mike Waring to find a hit-and-run driver. Original Radio Broadcast Date: October 1, 1950 Originating from New York St Read more ...

Feb 19, 2024 • 0:00

Dranget: .22 Rifle for Christmas

Dranget: .22 Rifle for Christmas

Todays Mystery: A boy disappears before Christmas with his present – a .22 rifle. Original Radio Broadcast Date: December 22, 1949 Originating from Hollywood Starring: Jack Webb as Sergea Read more ...

Feb 17, 2024 • 43:53

Dangerous Assignment: Family Squabble

Dangerous Assignment: Family Squabble

Today’s Mystery: Steve goes to the Belgian Congo to resolve a family dispute between two women that’s threatened the U.S. access to a strategic mineral mine. Original R Read more ...

Feb 14, 2024 • 32:44

The Falcon: The Case of the Friendly Target

The Falcon: The Case of the Friendly Target

Today’s Mystery: The Falcon is hired to find out who tried to kill an ex-crook. Original Radio Broadcast Date: September 24, 1950 Originating from New York Read more ...

Feb 12, 2024 • 29:37

Dragnet: The Garbage Chute Murder

Dragnet: The Garbage Chute Murder

Today’s Mystery: An organist is found murdered in her apartment, and the police can figure out the killer got in. Original Radio Broadcast Date: December 15, 1949 Originating from Hollywo Read more ...

Feb 10, 2024 • 33:11

Dangeorus Assignment: Arnold Freed Kidnapped

Dangeorus Assignment: Arnold Freed Kidnapped

Today’s Mystery: Steve goes to Greece, where he’s to follow the trail of phony documents in hopes of finding a kidnapped American scientist. Original Radio Broadcast Da Read more ...

Feb 7, 2024 • 28:43

The Falcon: The Case of the Worried Champion

The Falcon: The Case of the Worried Champion

Today’s Mystery: A boxing champ trying to defend his title calls in the Falcon with suspicions that his opponent is concealing a gambling operation around the fights.

Feb 5, 2024 • 33:07

Dragnet: The Jade Thumb Rings

Dragnet: The Jade Thumb Rings

Today’s Mystery: Friday and his partner Romero race against the clock to recover $8,000 worth of stolen Chinese jade. The only lead? A vicious criminal and a six-year-old witness with a wild imaginatio Read more ...

Feb 3, 2024 • 39:12

Dangerous Assignment: The Hunt for Charon

Dangerous Assignment: The Hunt for Charon

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 Hollywood

Jan 31, 2024 • 29:45

The Falcon: The Case of the Quarrelsome Quartet

The Falcon: The Case of the Quarrelsome Quartet

Today’s Mystery: After collecting the ransom from kidnapping a racketeer, four crooks have a falling-out that leads to murder. Original Radio Broadcast Date: Sept Read more ...

Jan 29, 2024 • 36:38

Dragnet: The Spring Street Gang (EP4298)

Dragnet: The Spring Street Gang (EP4298)

Todays Mystery: Friday and Smith search for a juvenile gang that’s been committing burglaries, robberies, and rapes. Original Radio Broadcast Date: December 1, 1949 Originating from Holly Read more ...

Jan 27, 2024 • 37:27

Dangerous Assignment: Leak of Strategic Materials

Dangerous Assignment: Leak of Strategic Materials

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. t Read more ...

Jan 24, 2024 • 30:19

The Falcon: The Case of the Disappearing Doll

The Falcon: The Case of the Disappearing Doll

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Jan 22, 2024 • 31:17

Dragnet: The Mother-in-Law Murder

Dragnet: The Mother-in-Law Murder

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Jan 20, 2024 • 35:51

Dangerous Assignment: The Blue Lion

Dangerous Assignment: The Blue Lion

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Jan 17, 2024 • 32:07

The Falcon: The Case of the Larcenous Lark

The Falcon: The Case of the Larcenous Lark

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Jan 15, 2024 • 29:33

Dragnet: The Big Bar (TV Soundtrack)

Dragnet: The Big Bar (TV Soundtrack)

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Jan 13, 2024 • 36:38

Dangerous Assignment: Colonel Chan

Dangerous Assignment: Colonel Chan

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Jan 10, 2024 • 36:43

The Falcon: The Amourous Bookkeeper

The Falcon: The Amourous Bookkeeper

Today’s Mystery: The Falcon is hired to find an unassuming bookkeeper who stole $30,000 from a dress company. Original Radio Broadcast Date: May 14, 1950 O Read more ...

Jan 8, 2024 • 38:36

Dragnet: The Big Lamp (TV Soundtrack)

Dragnet: The Big Lamp (TV Soundtrack)

Todays Mystery: A criminal is acquitted, leaves LA, and returns. Friday and Ed Jacobs think he’s up to his old tricks. Original Television Broadcast: June 19, 1952 (radio script originally aired Oct Read more ...

Jan 6, 2024 • 37:15

Dangerous Assignment: Street Car 17

Dangerous Assignment: Street Car 17

Today’s Mystery: Steve goes to Trieste, Italy to meet someone on a street car with information about the location of a report on foreign knowledge of US atomic secrets. Origi Read more ...

Jan 3, 2024 • 29:45

Dragnet: The Big Little Jesus

Dragnet: The Big Little Jesus

Today’s Mystery: Friday and Smith search for a statue of the child Jesus stolen from a church on Christmas Eve. Original Radio Broadcast Date: December 22, 1953 Originating from Hollywood Read more ...

Dec 23, 2023 • 44:54

Dangerous Assignment: Lecturing Professors

Dangerous Assignment: Lecturing Professors

Today’s Mystery: The son of a lecturing professor is missing from a boarding school in Stockholm and Steve needs to find him in order to break up an international spy ring. O Read more ...

Dec 20, 2023 • 41:36

Dragnet: The Truck Hijackers

Dragnet: The Truck Hijackers

Todays Mystery: Friday and Romero suspect an inside job in a series of truck hijackings. Original Radio Broadcast Date: October 1, 1949 Originating from Hollywood Starred: Jack Webb as Sergeant Read more ...

Dec 16, 2023 • 42:09

Yours Truly Johnny Dollar: The Sea Legs Matter, Episodes One and Two

Yours Truly Johnny Dollar: The Sea Legs Matter, Episodes One and Two

Today’s Mystery: Steve goes to Turkey to investigate sabotage on a road project that the U.S. is subsidizing and providing expertise for. Original Radio Broadcast Date: December 17, Read more ...

Dec 13, 2023 • 37:29

Dragnet: The Brick Bat Slayer

Dragnet: The Brick Bat Slayer

Todays Mystery: Friday and Romero search for a serial killer who breaks into the homes of women and murders them with a red brick. Original Radio Broadcast Date: September 24, 1949 Originating Read more ...

Dec 9, 2023 • 43:21

Dangerous Assignment: Riot

Dangerous Assignment: Riot

Today’s Mystery: Steve goes to Vienna to investigate a shooting in which U.S. soldiers have been implicated in an attack on a mine across the border in Hungary. Original Radi Read more ...

Dec 6, 2023 • 39:20

Dragnet: James Vickers

Dragnet: James Vickers

Today’s Mystery: Friday and Romero have to find out why a man shot down a traffic cop. Original Radio Broadcast Date: September 17, 1949 Originating from Hollywood Starring: Jack W Read more ...

Dec 2, 2023 • 36:39

Dangerous Assignment: Italian Actress

Dangerous Assignment: Italian Actress

Today’s Mystery: Steve goes to Nice, Italy to find out who is behind a ring blackmailing American citizens by threatening relatives living in foreign countries. Original Radi Read more ...

Nov 29, 2023 • 31:17

Dragnet: The Sullivan Kidnapping

Dragnet: The Sullivan Kidnapping

Todays Mystery: The daughter of the vice-president of a bank is kidnapped. Original Radio Broadcast Date: September 10, 1949 Originating from Hollywood Starring: Jack Webb as Sergeant Jo Read more ...

Nov 25, 2023 • 42:01

Dangerous Assignment: A Nursery Rhyme

Dangerous Assignment: A Nursery Rhyme

Today’s Mystery: Steve goes to Stockholm to investigate a leak from a project the U.S. is participating in. He finds the head of the project murdered, and a nursery rhyme is the onl Read more ...

Nov 22, 2023 • 28:33

Dragnet: Eric Kelby

Dragnet: Eric Kelby

Todays Mystery: A man reports his wife missing, but investigators suspect murder. Original Radio Broadcast Date: September 3, 1949 Originated from Hollywood Starring: Jack Webb as Sergea Read more ...

Nov 18, 2023 • 40:28

Dangerous Assignment: The Private Sanitorium

Dangerous Assignment: The Private Sanitorium

Today’s Mystery: Steve is sent to Bavaria to infiltrate a sanitorium, where an American journalist who is wanted for trumped-up charges behind the Iron Curtain is being held incommu Read more ...

Nov 15, 2023 • 30:26

Dragnet: Myra the Redhead

Dragnet: Myra the Redhead

Todays Mystery: Friday and Romero have caught two teenagers breaking into their car. Can they use them to find the mastermind behind hundreds of car burglaries? Original Radio Broadcast Date: Septembe Read more ...

Nov 11, 2023 • 39:44

Dangerous Assignment: Mr. Alexander's File

Dangerous Assignment: Mr. Alexander's File

Today’s Mystery: Steve goes to Turkey to intercept a thief before he sells a sensitive the file to the highest bidder. Original Radio Broadcast Date: November 12, 1952

Nov 8, 2023 • 32:10

Sam Spade: The Hail and Farewell Caper

Sam Spade: The Hail and Farewell Caper

Today’s Mystery: A nervous man sets Spade on the case of a man who is about to be executed at San Quentin. Original Radio Broadcast Date: April 27, 1951 Originated from Hollywo Read more ...

Nov 6, 2023 • 37:38

Dragnet: Police Academy

Dragnet: Police Academy

Today’s Mystery: Friday and Romero hunt for a gang of blitz robbers, while an army buddy of Friday’s enters the police academy. Original Radio Broadcast Date: August 25, 1949 Origin Read more ...

Nov 4, 2023 • 39:09

Dangerous Assignment: The Smuggling Racket

Dangerous Assignment: The Smuggling Racket

Today’s Mystery: Steve Mitchell is sent to Havanna to meet an informant and break up a smuggling racket. He soon finds himself investigating the murder of the informant. Orig Read more ...

Nov 1, 2023 • 36:17

Sam Spade: The Rowdy Dowser Caper

Sam Spade: The Rowdy Dowser Caper

Today’s Mystery: Sam goes to a rural county to investigate the theft of $53,000 from a bank where an ex-client works. Original Radio Broadcast Date: April 20, 1951 Originated f Read more ...

Oct 30, 2023 • 34:50

Dragnet: Production 11 (aka: Sixteen Jewel Thefts)

Dragnet: Production 11 (aka: Sixteen Jewel Thefts)

Todays Mystery: Friday and Romero investigate a series of nightly jewelry thefts. Original Radio Broadcast Date: August 18, 1949 Originated from Hollywood Starred: Jack Webb as Sergeant Read more ...

Oct 28, 2023 • 38:29

Dangerous Assignment: The Butterfly Chasers

Dangerous Assignment: The Butterfly Chasers

Today’s Mystery: Steve parachutes into Brazil in pursuit of a party of lepidopterists, one of whom has a sensitive document that belongs to the US and has been auctioned off to the Read more ...

Oct 25, 2023 • 37:41

Yours Truly Johnny Dollar: The Laughing Matter, Episodes One and Two

Yours Truly Johnny Dollar: The Laughing Matter, Episodes One and Two

Today’s Mystery: Johnny goes to Ensenada, Mexico to investigate threats against a beloved TV comedy star, who is not beloved by anyone who works with him. Original Radio Broadcast Dates: June 11 and 12, 1956 Originated from Hollywood Stars: Bob Bailey as Johnny Dollar. Virginia Gregg, John Dehner, Lucille Meredith, Lawrence Dobkin, Gil Stratton, Harry…

Oct 24, 2023 • 38:06

Sam Spade The Civic Pride Caper

Sam Spade The Civic Pride Caper

Today’s Mystery: Sam is hired to investigate the collapse of a civic auditorium, for which his client is being blamed. Original Radio Broadcast Date: April 13, 1951 Originated Read more ...

Oct 23, 2023 • 36:56

Dragnet: Production 10 (aka: The Maniac Murderer)

Dragnet: Production 10 (aka: The Maniac Murderer)

Todays Mystery: Friday and Romero hunt for a murderer who strangles and then disfigures his victims. Original Radio Broadcast Date: August 11, 1949 Originated from Hollywood Starred: Jac Read more ...

Oct 21, 2023 • 35:49

Dangerous Assignment: To Ask a Guy to Shoot You

Dangerous Assignment: To Ask a Guy to Shoot You

Today’s Mystery: Steve goes to Indonesia to get the help of an embittered ex-Navy officer to identify and stop a dangerous gun runner. Original Radio Broadcast Date: October Read more ...

Oct 18, 2023 • 31:26

Sam Spade The Denny Shane Caper (EP4209)

Sam Spade The Denny Shane Caper (EP4209)

Today’s Mystery: A sixteen-year-old girl hires Spade to find her brother, a notorious criminal. Original Radio Broadcast Date: April 6, 1951 Originated from Hollywood St Read more ...

Oct 16, 2023 • 36:54

Dragnet: Production 9 (aka: Benny Trounsel)

Dragnet: Production 9 (aka: Benny Trounsel)

Todays Mystery: An informant is murdered but leaves behind clues to a narcotics ring operating in the city. Original Radio Broadcast Date: August 8, 1949 Originated from Hollywood Starre Read more ...

Oct 14, 2023 • 39:48

Dangerous Assignment: The Underground Press

Dangerous Assignment: The Underground Press

Today’s Mystery: Steve goes to Austria to obtain a dummy newspaper that has information on foreign agents. Original Radio Broadcast Date: October 8, 1952 Originated in Read more ...

Oct 11, 2023 • 29:36

Sam Spade: The Vendetta Caper

Sam Spade: The Vendetta Caper

Today’s Mystery: A wealthy man hires Sam to find out why an even more wealthy neighbor is trying to ruin him. Original Radio Broadcast Date: March 30, 1951 Originated from Holl Read more ...

Oct 9, 2023 • 38:39

Dragnet: Production 8 (aka: The Big Missing, Missing Person Juanita Lasky)

Dragnet: Production 8 (aka: The Big Missing, Missing Person Juanita Lasky)

Todays Mystery: A mother in Utah reports her adult daughter missing. Original Radio Broadcast Date: July 28, 1949 Originated from Hollywood Starred: Jack Webb as Sergeant Joe Friday, Bar Read more ...

Oct 7, 2023 • 40:47

Dangerous Assignment: A Stolen Treaty

Dangerous Assignment: A Stolen Treaty

Today’s Mystery: Steve goes to Port Said in Egypt to retrieve a stolen signed treaty that was taken from a courier who was beaten and left for dead. Original Radio Broadcast Read more ...

Oct 4, 2023 • 32:39

Sam Spade: The Kimberly Cross Caper

Sam Spade: The Kimberly Cross Caper

Today’s Mystery: Sam is hired to protect a valuable necklace. Original Radio Broadcast Date: March 23, 1951 Originated from Hollywood Starred Steven Dunne as Sam Spade, Read more ...

Oct 2, 2023 • 37:58

Dragnet: Production 7 (aka: City Hall Bomb)

Dragnet: Production 7 (aka: City Hall Bomb)

Todays Mystery: Friday and Romero have less than half an hour to stop a man who’s thratening to blow up City Hall unless the police release his brother. Original Radio Broadcast Date: July 21, 1948 Read more ...

Sep 30, 2023 • 0:00

Dangerous Assignment: Ghost Hunters

Dangerous Assignment: Ghost Hunters

Today’s Mystery: Steve goes to Darwin, Australia, because a man who offered the U.S. information on the location of a World War II traitor has been murdered. Original Radio B Read more ...

Sep 27, 2023 • 30:31

Sam Spade: The Sinister Siren Caper

Sam Spade: The Sinister Siren Caper

Today’s Mystery: A man hires Spade after receiving an ominous warning that his life is in peril from a dangerous red-headed woman. Original Radio Broadcast Date: March 16, 1951

Sep 25, 2023 • 34:25

Dragnet: Production 6 (aka: The Red Light Bandit)

Dragnet: Production 6 (aka: The Red Light Bandit)

Todays Mystery: Friday and Romero search for a man who robs and beats up innocent citizens while impersonating a police officer. Original Radio Broadcast Date: July 14, 1949 Originated from Hol Read more ...

Sep 23, 2023 • 39:23

Dangerous Assignment: Nazi Fugitive-Captain Shiller

Dangerous Assignment: Nazi Fugitive-Captain Shiller

Today’s Mystery: Steve goes to Dakar in West Africa in search of a supposedly dead Nazi sea captain who was a key part of the Fuhrer’s escape plan. Original Radio Broad Read more ...

Sep 20, 2023 • 0:00

Sam Spade: The Spanish Prisoner Caper

Sam Spade: The Spanish Prisoner Caper

Today’s Mystery: Sam tries to help a retired teacher who lost $1,000 to an old con game. Original Radio Broadcast Date: March 9, 1951 Originated from Hollywood Starred S Read more ...

Sep 18, 2023 • 36:19

Dragnet: Production 5 (aka: The Helen Corday Murder)

Dragnet: Production 5 (aka: The Helen Corday Murder)

Todays Mystery: Friday and Romero investigate the brutal murder of a twenty-one-year-old woman in a vacant lot. Original Radio Broadcast Date: July 7, 1949 Originated from Hollywood Star Read more ...

Sep 16, 2023 • 37:44

Dangerous Assignment: China Sea Smuggling

Dangerous Assignment: China Sea Smuggling

Today’s Mystery: Steve is sent to the South China Sea to use a notorious smuggler Captain Jaeger to break a smuggling racket. Original Radio Broadcast Date: July 10, 1951 Read more ...

Sep 13, 2023 • 38:44

Sam Spade: The Crab Louie Caper

Sam Spade: The Crab Louie Caper

Today’s Mystery: Sam is hired to look into the disappearance and likely death of a crab fisherman. Original Radio Broadcast Date: March 2, 1951 Originated from Hollywood

Sep 11, 2023 • 37:12

Dragnet: Production 4 (aka: The Trick Trigger Men)

Dragnet: Production 4 (aka: The Trick Trigger Men)

Todays Mystery: A police officer is shot and killed in a bar robbery gone wrong. Original Radio Broadcast Date: June 24, 1949 Originated from Hollywood Starred: Jack Webb as Sergeant Joe Read more ...

Sep 9, 2023 • 37:42

Dangerous Assignment: A County's Democracy Threatened

Dangerous Assignment: A County's Democracy Threatened

Today’s Mystery: Steve goes to a South American country where an American is wanted for killing the leader of the Fascist Party in order to prevent the election of an anti-US Govern Read more ...

Sep 6, 2023 • 35:33

Sam Spade: The Shot in the Dark Caper

Sam Spade: The Shot in the Dark Caper

Today’s Mystery: A newspaper editor hires Spade to go undercover as a tenant at an apartment building where someone appears to have captured a shooting on their camera. Original Radio Read more ...

Sep 4, 2023 • 0:00

Dragnet: Production 3 (aka: The Werewolf)

Dragnet: Production 3 (aka: The Werewolf)

Todays Mystery: A man described as having a face like a werewolf is robbing and mutilating women in the wee hours on the streets of Los Angeles. Original Radio Broadcast Date: June 17, 1949 Ori Read more ...

Sep 2, 2023 • 40:35

Dangerous Assignment: The Suspect Cylinder

Dangerous Assignment: The Suspect Cylinder

Today’s Mystery: Steve goes to Rome to find out why someone tried to bribe a student into smuggling a recording cylinder to Europe that contained a routine report on the prevalence Read more ...

Aug 30, 2023 • 35:54

Sam Spade: The Soap Opera Caper

Sam Spade: The Soap Opera Caper

Today’s Mystery: Sam is hired by a soap opera queen to find her husband, and discover why he’s so distraught over a telegram from Mexico City. Original Radio Broadcast Date: Feb Read more ...

Aug 28, 2023 • 47:55

Dragnet: Production 2 (aka: Nickle-Plated Gun)

Dragnet: Production 2 (aka: Nickle-Plated Gun)

Today’s Mystery: Friday and Romero search for two tough robbers who shot two police officers at a café. Original Radio Broadcast Date: June 10, 1949 Originated from Hollywood Star Read more ...

Aug 26, 2023 • 42:02

Dangerous Assignment: Suspicious Explosions

Dangerous Assignment: Suspicious Explosions

Today’s Mystery: Steve investigates a series of explosions targeting treaty negotiations in Japan. Original Radio Broadcast Date: June 19, 1951 Originated in Hollywood Read more ...

Aug 23, 2023 • 40:42

Sam Spade; The Sure Thing Caper

Sam Spade; The Sure Thing Caper

Today’s Mystery: Sam is hired by a gambler to find out if an ex-jockey cheated him and two tough friends out of $1500 by promising them a chance to profit on “a sure thing.” Read more ...

Aug 21, 2023 • 39:40

Dangerous Assignment: Operation Hotfoot

Dangerous Assignment: Operation Hotfoot

Today’s Mystery: Steve goes to Trinidad in search of a scientist who have discovered an important microbe but failed to report on time. Original Radio Broadcast Date: May 18, 1951

Aug 16, 2023 • 35:21

Sam Spade: The Stringth of Death Caper

Sam Spade: The Stringth of Death Caper

Today’s Mystery: Sam is hired to find a sea captain, and then finds himself in the middle of desperate characters fighting over a string of pearls. Original Radio Broadcast Date: Febu Read more ...

Aug 14, 2023 • 36:12

Dangerous Assignment: Needle in a Haystack-Epidemic

Dangerous Assignment: Needle in a Haystack-Epidemic

Today’s Mystery: Steve is sent to a U.S.-occupied town in West Germany to find the source of an epidemic that’s making everyone sick. Original Radio B Read more ...

Aug 9, 2023 • 40:37

Sam Spade: The Chateau McCloud Caper

Sam Spade: The Chateau McCloud Caper

Today’s Mystery: Sam is hired by a man who received a threat after scheduling a ski weekend with a bunch of volatile guests. Original Radio Broadcast Date: January 26 Read more ...

Aug 7, 2023 • 0:00

Dangerous Assignment: Find Rudolf Karpel

Dangerous Assignment: Find Rudolf Karpel

Today’s Mystery: Steve goes to Rotterdam, Netherlands on a tip from a female track athlete who claims to have seen a Nazi war criminal at a china shop. The problem? Read more ...

Aug 2, 2023 • 40:43

Sam Spade: The Cloak and Dagger Caper

Sam Spade: The Cloak and Dagger Caper

Today’s Mystery: A mysterious woman comes to Sam Spade’s apartment dressed as a harem girl, tries to poison Spade, and accidentally kills herself. Original Radi Read more ...

Jul 31, 2023 • 37:15

Tales of the Texas Rangers: Drive In

Tales of the Texas Rangers: Drive In

Today’s Mystery: A couple are held up by a teenage boy at a drive in theater. Original Radio Broadcast Date: September 14, 1952 Originiated from Hollywood Starred: Joel McCrea as Jace Pearson, Tony Barrett Become one of our monthly patreon supporters at patreon.greatdetectives.net Support the show on a one-time basis at http://support.greatdetectives.net. Read more ...

Jul 29, 2023 • 0:00

Dangeorus Assignment: Outlaw Radio Station

Dangeorus Assignment: Outlaw Radio Station

Today’s Mystery: Steve is called in to a Balkan country to stop an American who is running an illegal radio station broadcasting anti-American propaganda. Or Read more ...

Jul 26, 2023 • 39:05

Sam Spade: The Red Star Caper

Sam Spade: The Red Star Caper

Today’s Mystery: A foreign correspondent, whom Sam was hired to bodyguard, is murdered while giving a lecture. Original Radio Broadcast Date: January 12, 1951 Read more ...

Jul 24, 2023 • 38:12

Tales of the Texas Rangers: Alibi

Tales of the Texas Rangers: Alibi

Today’s Mystery: An elderly store owner is beaten and robbed. Original Radio Broadcast Date: September 7, 1952 Originiated from Hollywood Starred: Joel McCrea as Jace Pearson, Tony Barrett, Herb Vigran, Betty Lou Gerson, Paul Frees, Dan Riss Become one of our monthly patreon supporters at patreon.greatdetectives.net Support the show on a one-time basis at http://support.greatdetectives.net.…

Jul 22, 2023 • 37:17

Dangerous Assignment: Retrieve Gouczek

Dangerous Assignment: Retrieve Gouczek

Today’s Mystery: On the French Riviera, the life of a key scientist, who wants to defect, depends on Steve solving the murder of a famous writer. Original Ra Read more ...

Jul 19, 2023 • 0:00

Sam Spade: The Biddle Riddle Caper (EP4131)

Sam Spade: The Biddle Riddle Caper (EP4131)

Today’s Mystery: Spade is called in by the producer of a true crime radio program to find a witness who claims to know who committed an unsolved murder. Original Radio Broadcast Date: Read more ...

Jul 17, 2023 • 37:06

Tales of the Texas Rangers: Displaced Persons

Tales of the Texas Rangers: Displaced Persons

Today’s Mystery: A mother and her son find an unidentified woman dead in the woods. Original Radio Broadcast Date: August 31, 1952 Originiated from Hollywood Starred: Joel McCrea as Jace Pearson, Tony Barrett, Virginia Gregg, Richard Beals, Herb Ellis, Henry Roland, Dan Riss Become one of our monthly patreon supporters at patreon.greatdetectives.net Support the show…

Jul 8, 2023 • 41:49

Dangerous Assignment: Stolen UN Document

Dangerous Assignment: Stolen UN Document

Today’s Mystery: Steve goes to the Middle East to find out how sensitive diplomatic information disappeared from an official’s home, and finds himself investi Read more ...

Jul 5, 2023 • 37:40

Sam Spade: The Prodigal Panda Caper

Sam Spade: The Prodigal Panda Caper

Today’s Mystery: Sam is hired by a 9 year-old who claims to have been robbed of a toy panda Original Radio Broadcast Date: December 29, 1950 Originated from Ho Read more ...

Jul 3, 2023 • 0:00

Tales of the Texas Rangers: Three Victims

Tales of the Texas Rangers: Three Victims

Today’s Mystery: A middle-aged husband and wife are found dead, with their son surviving as the witness. Original Radio Broadcast Date: August 24, 1952 Originated from Hollywood Starred: Joel McCrea as Jace Pearson, Ken Christy, Roy Glenn, Tony Barrett, Virginia Gregg Become one of our monthly patreon supporters at patreon.greatdetectives.net Support the show on a…

Jul 1, 2023 • 39:23

Dangerous Assignment: File 72

Dangerous Assignment: File 72

Today’s Mystery: Steve goes to Balkans to recapture a stolen top secret file from an official of a Balkan Country who offers to return it…for a price. Origina Read more ...

Jun 28, 2023 • 36:06

Sam Spade:  The 25-1235679 Caper

Sam Spade: The 25-1235679 Caper

Today’s Mystery: A friend of Sam’s asks him to find out why a street musician was nearly brained to death. Original Radio Broadcast Date: December 15, 1950 Orig Read more ...

Jun 26, 2023 • 0:00

Tales of the Texas Rangers: Cover Up

Tales of the Texas Rangers: Cover Up

Today’s Mystery:A man shows up at his best friend’s house to find blood on the floor and a stranger claimed to have been hired to take care of the house. Original Radio Broadcast Date: August 17, 1952 Originiated from Hollywood Starred: Joel McCrea as Jace Pearson, Paul Frees, Dolly Major, Lamont Johnson, Leo Curley, Lou…

Jun 24, 2023 • 36:14

Dangerous Assignment: Atomic Fisson Formula

Dangerous Assignment: Atomic Fisson Formula

Today’s Mystery: Steve goes to Java to make himself a target for someone who’s stolen half of a top-secret formula…and killed the person who had it. Ori Read more ...

Jun 21, 2023 • 36:10

Sam Spade: The Dry Gulch Caper

Sam Spade: The Dry Gulch Caper

Today’s Mystery: Sam is summoned to a ghost town by an elderly man, who believes Sam is a California Marshal, to help him fight an outlaw. Original Radio Broadcast Da Read more ...

Jun 19, 2023 • 0:00

Tales of the Texas Rangers: Last Stop

Tales of the Texas Rangers: Last Stop

Today’s Mystery: Jace Pearson suspects foul play in a fatal train crash. Original Radio Broadcast Date: August 10, 1952 Originiated from Hollywood Starred: Joel McCrea as Jace Pearson, Tony Barrett, Leo Curley, Ken Christie, Burt Holland, Whitfield Connor, Jeffrey Silver Become one of our monthly patreon supporters at patreon.greatdetectives.net Support the show on a one-time…

Jun 10, 2023 • 38:55

Dangerous Assignment: Recover Stolen Dynamite

Dangerous Assignment: Recover Stolen Dynamite

Today’s Mystery: Steven goes to Panama to take up the case of an old friend who was murdered while looking for stolen dynamite. Steve’s only clue? A piece of Read more ...

Jun 7, 2023 • 36:31

Sam Spade: The Dog Bed Caper

Sam Spade: The Dog Bed Caper

Today’s Mystery: The owner of an investment firm hires Spade to shadow one of her clients, whom she says may be involved in a racket. Original Radio Broadcast Date: D Read more ...

Jun 5, 2023 • 35:52

Inheritance: The Texas Rangers

Inheritance: The Texas Rangers

A Texas Rangers Captain is assigned to form a group of special forces to stop rustlers stealing cattle and taking them across the Rio Grande. Original Radio Broadcast Date:June 13, 1954 Starred: Lloyd Talbot as Captain McNally Support the show monthly at patreon.greatdetectives.n Read more ...

Jun 4, 2023 • 58:45

Tales of the Texas Rangers: Double Edge

Tales of the Texas Rangers: Double Edge

Today’s Mystery: Jace searches for a man who robbed a bank. Original Radio Broadcast Date: August 3, 1952 Originated from Hollywood Starred: Joel McCrea as Jace Pearson, Tony Barrett, Virginia Gregg, Frank Gerstle, Parley Baer Become one of our monthly patreon supporters at patreon.greatdetectives.net Support the show on a one-time basis at http://support.greatdetectives.net. Read more…

Jun 3, 2023 • 38:42

Dangerous Assignment: Recover a Hospital Chart

Dangerous Assignment: Recover a Hospital Chart

Today’s Mystery: Steve is sent to Macao to locate a hospital chart that could lead to a US ally being defeated for re-election. Original Radio Broadcast Date: March Read more ...

May 31, 2023 • 37:11

Sam Spade: The Terrified Turkey Caper

Sam Spade: The Terrified Turkey Caper

Today’s Mystery: A man named Tom Turkey shows up in Sam’s office and says he’s afraid someone’s going to kill him. Original Radio Broadcast Date: No Read more ...

May 29, 2023 • 36:59

Tales of the Texas Rangers: Stick Up

Tales of the Texas Rangers: Stick Up

Today’s Mystery: Jace is called in when an elderly town character is shot down in a store stick-up. Original Radio Broadcast Date: July 27, 1952 Originiated from Hollywood Starred: Joel McCrea as Jace Pearson Become one of our monthly patreon supporters at patreon.greatdetectives.net Support the show on a one-time basis at http://support.greatdetectives.net. Read more ...

May 27, 2023 • 36:59

Dangerous Assignment: Solve Your Own Murder

Dangerous Assignment: Solve Your Own Murder

Today’s Mystery: Steve goes to a South American country to find out who killed a man with papers identifying him as Steve Mitchell. Original Radio Broadcast Read more ...

May 24, 2023 • 36:13

Sam Spade: Caper Over My Dead Body

Sam Spade: Caper Over My Dead Body

Today’s Mystery: Sam explains to a confused Effie how he’s still alive. Original Radio Broadcast Date: November 17, 1950 Originated from Hollywood

May 22, 2023 • 47:20

Tales of the Texas Rangers: Round Trip

Tales of the Texas Rangers: Round Trip

Today’s Mystery: Jace Pearson tracks down a robber who robbed and killed a newspaper delivery driver. Original Radio Broadcast Date: July 20, 1952 Originated from Hollywood Starred: Joel McCrea as Jace Pearson Become one of our monthly patreon supporters at patreon.greatdetectives.net Support the show on a one-time basis at http://support.greatdetectives.net. Read more ...

May 20, 2023 • 47:29

Dangerous Assignment: Prevent Disclosure of Compromised Codes

Dangerous Assignment: Prevent Disclosure of Compromised Codes

Today’s Mystery: Steve goes to London to intercept someone who is trying to sell a U.S. Intelligence secret. Original Radio Broadcast Date: March 3, 1951 Read more ...

May 17, 2023 • 0:00

Sam Spade: The Farmer's Daughter Caper

Sam Spade: The Farmer's Daughter Caper

Today’s Mystery: Sam stays the night at a farmhouse where a beautiful woman pleads for his help. Original Radio Broadcast Date: September 3, 1950 Originated from Hollywood

May 15, 2023 • 43:44

Tales of the Texas Rangers: Finger Man

Tales of the Texas Rangers: Finger Man

Today’s Mystery: Jace Pearson sets out to find out who killed a deputy in a jail riot. Original Radio Broadcast Date: July 13, 1952 Originated from Hollywood Starred: Joel McCrea as Jace Pearson Become one of our monthly patreon supporters at patreon.greatdetectives.net Support the show on a one-time basis at http://support.greatdetectives.net. Read more ...

May 13, 2023 • 35:28

Dangerous Assignment: The Nazi Buzz Bomb

Dangerous Assignment: The Nazi Buzz Bomb

Today’s Mystery: Steve sets out to recover stolen plans the Nazis had for an improved buzz bomb before they can be sold to the highest bidder.

May 10, 2023 • 35:12

Sam Spade: The Honest Thief Caper (Rehearsal)

Sam Spade: The Honest Thief Caper (Rehearsal)

Today’s Mystery: Sam is hired by a woman to help her fiancé, who has been charged with armed robbery. Rehearsal of Program that Aired May 21, 1950 Originated from Hollywood Read more ...

May 8, 2023 • 30:47

Tales of the Texas Rangers: Boomerang

Tales of the Texas Rangers: Boomerang

Today’s Mystery: An elderly man disappears after an argument with his daughter. Original Radio Broadcast Date: July 6, 1952 Originated from Hollywood Starred: Joel McCrea as Jace Pearson Become one of our monthly patreon supporters at patreon.greatdetectives.net Support the show on a one-time basis at http://support.greatdetectives.net. Read more ...

May 6, 2023 • 48:23

Dangerous Assignment: Kroner Cutlass

Dangerous Assignment: Kroner Cutlass

Today’s Mystery: Steve goes to Europe to clear the U.S. of having stolen a cutlass that’s a powerful national symbol. The problem? A U.S. Navy Read more ...

May 3, 2023 • 34:01

Sam Spade: The Red Amapola Caper

Sam Spade: The Red Amapola Caper

Today’s Mystery: Sam is hired to serve as an alibi for a Mexican man but all bets are off when his daughter is shot right in front of him. Rehearsal of Program that Original Aired on M Read more ...

May 1, 2023 • 30:40

Tales of the Texas Rangers: Ex-Con (EP4064)

Tales of the Texas Rangers: Ex-Con (EP4064)

Today’s Mystery: A desperate ex-con agrees to murder a woman for $1,000 and Jace has to stop him. Original Radio Broadcast Date: June 29, 1952 Become one of our monthly patreon supporters at patreon.greatdetectives.net Support the show on a one-time basis at http://support.greatdetectives.net. Read more ...

Apr 29, 2023 • 37:09

Dangeorus Assignment: Nazi Fugitive

Dangeorus Assignment: Nazi Fugitive

Today’s Mystery: Steve goes to Malaysia to find an ex-Nazi fugitive who is stirring up rebellion and disrupting rubber production. Original Ra Read more ...

Apr 26, 2023 • 33:09

Sam Spade: The Flopsy, Mopsy, and Cottontail Caper

Sam Spade: The Flopsy, Mopsy, and Cottontail Caper

Today’s Mystery: A private eye from Chicago who lost his license pushes his way into Sam’s office and talks him into taking a case…dressed as a giant rabbit. Original Radio Read more ...

Apr 24, 2023 • 33:38

Tales of the Texas Rangers: Knock Out

Tales of the Texas Rangers: Knock Out

Today’s Mystery: Jayce searches for the murderer of an elderly cattle rancher who stole a sheriff’s gun and beat him with it. Original Radio Broadcast Date: June 22, 1952 Become one of our monthly patreon supporters at patreon.greatdetectives.net Support the show on a one-time basis at http://support.greatdetectives.net. Read more ...

Apr 22, 2023 • 0:00

Dangerous Assignment: A Box of Busted Bells

Dangerous Assignment: A Box of Busted Bells

Today’s Mystery: Steve goes to Cairo to search for a missing government official whose accusation could bring down a U.S.-friendly Middle Eastern gov Read more ...

Apr 19, 2023 • 36:33

Sam Spade: The Cheesecake Caper

Sam Spade: The Cheesecake Caper

Today’s Mystery: Sam is hired by a waiter who leaves a photo in a sandwich and tells him to find the woman in it. Original Radio Broadcast Date: November 6, 1949 Support the sho Read more ...

Apr 17, 2023 • 30:55

Tales of the Texas Rangers: Travesty

Tales of the Texas Rangers: Travesty

Today’s Mystery: A man claims that his spare tire was stolen out of the back of his car, and accuses a Sherriff’s Deputy of failing to file his report. Original Radio Broadcast Date: June 15, 1952 Originated from Hollywood Starred: Joel McCrea as Jace Pearson, Byron Kane, Ken Christy, Paul Frees, Michael Ann Barrett, Jess…

Apr 15, 2023 • 37:15

Dangerous Assignment: Missing Arctic Warfare Report

Dangerous Assignment: Missing Arctic Warfare Report

Today’s Mystery: Steve is sent to Quebec to recover a report on new arctic warfare equipment that had been in the possession of a murdered scientist. Read more ...

Apr 12, 2023 • 36:16

Tales of the Texas Rangers: Illegal Entry

Tales of the Texas Rangers: Illegal Entry

Today’s Mystery: The Rangers pursue a robber who stabbed a victim and kidnapped a local woman. Original Radio Broadcast Date: June 8, 1952 Originated from Hollywood Stars: Joel McCrea as Ranger Jace Pearson. Herb Ellis, Tony Barrett, Lillian Buyeff, Hal March, Jay Arvan Become one of our monthly patreon supporters at patreon.greatdetectives.net Support the show…

Apr 8, 2023 • 35:30

Dangerous Assignment: Find Missing Scientist Dr. Wieczek

Dangerous Assignment: Find Missing Scientist Dr. Wieczek

Today’s Mystery: Steve goes to Madrid, Spain to find a prominent scientist who disappeared while defecting to the United States. Original Radi Read more ...

Apr 5, 2023 • 34:38

Tales of the Texas Rangers: Sell Out

Tales of the Texas Rangers: Sell Out

Today’s Mystery: Jace investigates the murder of a shopkeeper who was killed during a going out of business sale. Original Radio Broadcast Date:June 1, 1952 Originated from Hollywood Stars: Joel McCrea (Jace Pearson), Stacy Harris, Tony Barrett Become one of our monthly patreon supporters at patreon.greatdetectives.net Support the show on a one-time basis at http://support.greatdetectives.net.…

Apr 1, 2023 • 35:21

Dangerous Assignment: Operation Fishhook

Dangerous Assignment: Operation Fishhook

Today’s Mystery: Steve is sent to Haiti to find out if some missing scientists are alive and to recover their research on submarine warfare. O Read more ...

Mar 29, 2023 • 35:01

Tales of the Texas Rangers: Jailbird

Tales of the Texas Rangers: Jailbird

Today’s Mystery: The Rangers join a statewide manhunt for an escaped felon who killed a police officer. Original Radio Broadcast Date: May 25, 1952 Become one of our monthly patreon supporters at patreon.greatdetectives.net Support the show on a one-time basis at http://support.greatdetectives.net. Read more ...

Mar 25, 2023 • 37:20

Dangerous Assignment: Intercept Dr. Korvel

Dangerous Assignment: Intercept Dr. Korvel

Today’s Mystery: Steve has to intercept the leading citizen of an Eastern European country before he walks into a trap set by a false friend. Read more ...

Mar 22, 2023 • 36:11

Tales of the Texas Rangers

Tales of the Texas Rangers

Today’s Mystery: Jace Pearson is called in when a body is found burned inside a locked business. Original Radio Broadcast Date: May 18, 1952 Become one of our monthly patreon supporters at patreon.greatdetectives.net Support the show on a one-time basis at http://support.greatdetectives.net. Read more ...

Mar 18, 2023 • 36:38

Dangerous Assignment: Missing Civil War Map

Dangerous Assignment: Missing Civil War Map

Today’s Mystery: Steve goes to Richmond to find out why a foreign agent stole a Civil War map. Original Radio Broadcast Date: December 16, 195 Read more ...

Mar 15, 2023 • 36:14

Tales of the Texas Rangers: Unleashed Fury

Tales of the Texas Rangers: Unleashed Fury

Today’s Mystery: The Rangers hunt for an violent escaped mental patient. Original Radio Broadcast Date: May 11, 1952 Become one of our monthly patreon supporters at patreon.greatdetectives.net Support the show on a one-time basis at http://support.greatdetectives.net. Read more ...

Mar 11, 2023 • 37:59

Dangerous Assignment: Berlin Kidnapping Ring

Dangerous Assignment: Berlin Kidnapping Ring

Today’s Mystery: Steve goes to Berlin to stop a kidnapping and extortion racket that kidnaps German citizens and threatens to hand them over to the E Read more ...

Mar 8, 2023 • 40:31

Tales of the Texas Rangers: Little Sister

Tales of the Texas Rangers: Little Sister

Today’s Mystery: Two young women rob a theater and beat the manager. Original Radio Broadcast Date: May 4, 1952 Become one of our monthly patreon supporters at patreon.greatdetectives.net Support the show on a one-time basis at http://support.greatdetectives.net. Read more ...

Mar 4, 2023 • 36:23

Dangerous Assignment: The Empty Matchbook

Dangerous Assignment: The Empty Matchbook

Today’s Mystery: Steve goes to a South American country where the President of a US ally is accused of plotting war against a neighbor with the assis Read more ...

Mar 1, 2023 • 39:55

Tales of the Texas Rangers: Address Unknown

Tales of the Texas Rangers: Address Unknown

Today’s Mystery: A young mother sends her ten-year-old son to get water, but when he returns with a farmer, she’s gone. Original Radio Broadcast Date: April 27, 1952 Become one of our monthly patreon supporters at patreon.greatdetectives.net Support the show on a one-time basis at http://support.greatdetectives.net. Read more ...

Feb 25, 2023 • 41:26

Dangerous Assignment: The Football Play

Dangerous Assignment: The Football Play

Today’s Mystery: Steve goes to North Indo-China (modern-day Vietnam) to retrieve an American clerk who’d been framed as a spy and then captured Read more ...

Feb 22, 2023 • 0:00

Tales of the Texas Rangers: Illusion

Tales of the Texas Rangers: Illusion

Today’s Mystery: A homemaker claims someone is trying to kill her. Original Radio Broadcast Date: April 20, 1952 Become one of our monthly patreon supporters at patreon.greatdetectives.net Support the show on a one-time basis at http://support.greatdetectives.net. Read more ...

Feb 18, 2023 • 45:21

Dangerous Assignment: Memory Chain Equation

Dangerous Assignment: Memory Chain Equation

Today’s Mystery: Steve goes to Munich to intercept a stolen formula that’s traveling by way of an inventive new route – the Memory Chain. Read more ...

Feb 15, 2023 • 37:36

Tales of the Texas Rangers: Uncertain Death

Tales of the Texas Rangers: Uncertain Death

Today’s Mystery: Jace is called in when two fishing buddies hear shots and there’s evidence of foul play but no body. Original Radio Broadcast Date: April 13, 1952 Become one of our monthly patreon supporters at patreon.greatdetectives.net Support the show on a one-time basis at http://support.greatdetectives.net. Read more ...

Feb 11, 2023 • 37:57

Dangerous Assignment:Contact Marta Gelber and Smash Sabotage Ring

Dangerous Assignment:Contact Marta Gelber and Smash Sabotage Ring

Today’s Mystery: Steve goes to Tokyo to investigate a sabotage operation for which an old flame is the prime suspect. Original Radio Broadcast Read more ...

Feb 8, 2023 • 35:48

Tales of the Texas Rangers: Troop Train

Tales of the Texas Rangers: Troop Train

Today’s Mystery: Jace looks for a soldier who deserted a troop train, beat up an elderly rancher, and stole his car. Original Radio Broadcast Date: April 6, 1952 Become one of our monthly patreon supporters at patreon.greatdetectives.net Support the show on a one-time basis at http://support.greatdetectives.net. Read more ...

Feb 4, 2023 • 41:20

Dangerous Assignment: Forged Identification Papers Racket

Dangerous Assignment: Forged Identification Papers Racket

Today’s Mystery: Steve has to put a stop to an organization that’s killing American tourists overseas and stealing their identities in order to Read more ...

Feb 1, 2023 • 43:45

Tales of the Texas Rangers: Nighthawk

Tales of the Texas Rangers: Nighthawk

Today’s Mystery: Jace investigates the case of a robber who is assaulting young couples at night and who has already committed one murder. Original Radio Broadcast Date: March 30, 1952 Become one of our monthly patreon supporters at patreon.greatdetectives.net Support the show on a one-time basis at http://support.greatdetectives.net. Read more ...

Jan 28, 2023 • 38:37

Dangerous Assignment: Retrieve Slarga from Latin America

Dangerous Assignment: Retrieve Slarga from Latin America

Today’s Mystery: Steve goes to Latin America to retrieve a foreign agent who is willing to give the US vital secrets if they can protect him from the Read more ...

Jan 25, 2023 • 41:46

Tales of the Texas Rangers: Prelude to a Felony

Tales of the Texas Rangers: Prelude to a Felony

Today’s Mystery: Jace is called in to investigate the disappearance of four calves from a small farm. Original Radio Broadcast Date: March 16, 1952 Become one of our monthly patreon supporters at patreon.greatdetectives.net Support the show on a one-time basis at http://support.greatdetectives.net. Read more ...

Jan 21, 2023 • 40:20

Dangerous Assignment: Contact Lefty the Trained Seal

Dangerous Assignment: Contact Lefty the Trained Seal

Today’s Mystery: Steve goes to Istanbul where a seal and his trainer are at the center of a murder case involving an agent investigating a spy ring.

Jan 18, 2023 • 35:31

Tales of the Texas Rangers: Dream Farm

Tales of the Texas Rangers: Dream Farm

Today’s Mystery: A couple moving to Texas from Iowa are killed, and their 12 year-old son is shot in a car-jacking gone wrong. Original Radio Broadcast Date: March 9, 1952 Become one of our monthly patreon supporters at patreon.greatdetectives.net Support the show on a one-time basis at http://support.greatdetectives.net. Read more ...

Jan 14, 2023 • 40:22

Dangerous Assignment: Chomite Mine Disaster

Dangerous Assignment: Chomite Mine Disaster

Today’s Mystery: Steve is sent to the Balkans to find out what’s behind a series of murders at an allegedly cursed chromite mine. Origin Read more ...

Jan 11, 2023 • 36:44

Tales of the Texas Rangers: The Ice Man

Tales of the Texas Rangers: The Ice Man

Today’s Mystery: Jace searches for an icepick-wielding burglar who steals food from his victims first. Original Radio Broadcast Date: March 2, 1952 Become one of our monthly patreon supporters at patreon.greatdetectives.net Support the show on a one-time basis at http://support.greatdetectives.net. Read more ...

Jan 7, 2023 • 37:48

Dangerous Assignment: Recover Stolen Missile Plan Microfilm

Dangerous Assignment: Recover Stolen Missile Plan Microfilm

Today’s Mystery: Steve is sent on a chase across Great Britain and Ireland to try and locate stolen microfilm. Original Radio Broadcast Date: Read more ...

Jan 4, 2023 • 37:01

Tales of the Texas Rangers: The Christmas Payoff

Tales of the Texas Rangers: The Christmas Payoff

Today’s Mystery: Jace sets out to find out why a beloved small-town doctor was murdered on Christmas Day. Original Radio Broadcast Date: December 23, 1951 Become one of our monthly patreon supporters at patreon.greatdetectives.net Support the show on a one-time basis at http://support.greatdetectives.net. Read more ...

Dec 24, 2022 • 35:17

Dangerous Assignment: Get Gouda Before the Gunrunners

Dangerous Assignment: Get Gouda Before the Gunrunners

Today’s Mystery: Steve goes to Bombay to get in touch with the key witness who got an American businessman convicted of gunrunning. Original R Read more ...

Dec 21, 2022 • 38:12

Tales of the Texas Rangers: Bright Boy

Tales of the Texas Rangers: Bright Boy

Today’s Mystery: Jace searches for a teenager who has stolen several cars and stabbed the owner in his latest theft. Original Radio Broadcast Date: February 24, 1952 Become one of our monthly patreon supporters at patreon.greatdetectives.net Support the show on a one-time basis at http://support.greatdetectives.net. Read more ...

Dec 17, 2022 • 38:34

Dangerous Assignment: Find Hired Killer Lupac

Dangerous Assignment: Find Hired Killer Lupac

Today’s Mystery: Steve goes to Paris to locate the murderer of a legendary detective before the killer can add key diplomats to his list of victims.

Dec 14, 2022 • 0:00

Sara's Private Caper: Sara's 'Sonnets of Fu Yen' Caper

Sara's Private Caper: Sara's 'Sonnets of Fu Yen' Caper

Today’s Mystery: A police stenographer decides to investigate an incomplete report on a stolen rare book. Original Radio Broa Read more ...

Dec 13, 2022 • 36:36

Tales of the Texas Rangers: Cold Blood

Tales of the Texas Rangers: Cold Blood

Today’s Mystery: A farmer accuses his farm hand of murdering his wife. Original Radio Broadcast Date: February 17, 1952 Become one of our monthly patreon supporters at patreon.greatdetectives.net Support the show on a one-time basis at http://support.greatdetectives.net. Read more ...

Dec 10, 2022 • 38:15

Dangerous Assignment: Defeat African Hate

Dangerous Assignment: Defeat African Hate

Today’s Mystery: Steve goes to Africa to bring back an enemy agent who is stirring up anti-American sentiment. Original Radio Broadcast Date: Read more ...

Dec 7, 2022 • 37:51

Tales of the Texas Rangers: Hitchhiker

Tales of the Texas Rangers: Hitchhiker

Today’s Mystery: Jace searches for a prisoner who escaped from jail and hitched a ride with a local rancher. Original Radio Broadcast Date: February 10, 1952 Become one of our monthly patreon supporters at patreon.greatdetectives.net Support the show on a one-time basis at http://support.greatdetectives.net. Read more ...

Dec 3, 2022 • 0:00

Dangerous Assignment: Recover Lost Troop Movement Document

Dangerous Assignment: Recover Lost Troop Movement Document

Today’s Mystery: Steve goes to Vienna to find a female Nazi war criminal who was believed dead, but is in possession of top-secret documents showing Read more ...

Nov 30, 2022 • 36:02

Tales of the Texas Rangers: The Rub Out

Tales of the Texas Rangers: The Rub Out

Today’s Mystery: A boxer is poisoned before a big fight. Original Radio Broadcast Date: February 3, 1952 Become one of our monthly patreon supporters at patreon.greatdetectives.net Support the show on a one-time basis at http://support.greatdetectives.net. Read more ...

Nov 26, 2022 • 36:08

Dangerous Assignment: Find Guerilla Chief and Stop Him

Dangerous Assignment: Find Guerilla Chief and Stop Him

Today’s Mystery: Steve goes to Indochina to capture a guerilla leader. Original Radio Broadcast Date: July 26, 1950 Support the show mo Read more ...

Nov 23, 2022 • 37:18

Tales of the Texas Rangers: Night Chase

Tales of the Texas Rangers: Night Chase

Today’s Mystery: Jace Pearson and Clay Morgan are called in to catch two cattle rustlers. Original Radio Broadcast Date: January 27, 1952 Become one of our monthly patreon supporters at patreon.greatdetectives.net Support the show on a one-time basis at http://support.greatdetectives.net. Read more ...

Nov 19, 2022 • 37:33

Dangerous Assignment: Find Champlin and His Reel of Tape

Dangerous Assignment: Find Champlin and His Reel of Tape

Today’s Mystery: Steve goes to Istanbul to find a missing radio reporter and his reel of tape which provides a clue to something hot that could effec Read more ...

Nov 16, 2022 • 37:56

Tales of the Texas Rangers: Blood Trail

Tales of the Texas Rangers: Blood Trail

Today’s Mystery: A small-town doctor stumbles downtown and dies after being severely beaten in his home. Jace has to find out who did it. Original Radio Broadcast Dates: January 20, 1952 Become one of our monthly patreon supporters at patreon.greatdetectives.net Support the show on a one-time basis at http://support.greatdetectives.net. Read more ...

Nov 12, 2022 • 39:19

Dangerous Assignment: Administer Little White Pill Antidote

Dangerous Assignment: Administer Little White Pill Antidote

Today’s Mystery: Steve goes behind the Iron Curtain to deliver an antidote to and rescue a man who’s been brainwashed into confessing to being Read more ...

Nov 9, 2022 • 35:22

Night Beat: The Night is a Weapon

Night Beat: The Night is a Weapon

Today’s Mystery: Randy encounters a troubled man trying to steal a gun. Original Radio Broadcast Date: April 9, 1950 Story originally a Read more ...

Nov 6, 2022 • 43:17

Tales of the Texas Rangers: Clip Job

Tales of the Texas Rangers: Clip Job

Today’s Mystery: Jace is called in when a con man swindles a widow out of her entire live savings. Original Radio Broadcast Date: January 13, 1952 Become one of our monthly patreon supporters at patreon.greatdetectives.net Support the show on a one-time basis at http://support.greatdetectives.net. Read more ...

Nov 5, 2022 • 37:29

Dangerous Assignment: Solve Kent Jackson's Murder

Dangerous Assignment: Solve Kent Jackson's Murder

Today’s Mystery: Steve goes to Rangoon to investigate the murder of an American correspondent who was reporting on a racket involving political refug Read more ...

Nov 2, 2022 • 0:00

Tales of the Texas Rangers: Birds of Feather

Tales of the Texas Rangers: Birds of Feather

Today’s Mystery: A petty robber is found by the side of the road near death, and provides a clue to the identity of his killers. Original Radio Broadcast Dates: January 6, 1952 Become one of our monthly patreon supporters at patreon.greatdetectives.net Support the show on a one-time basis at http://support.greatdetectives.net. Read more ...

Oct 29, 2022 • 37:31

Dangerous Assignment: Find 100,000 Barrels of Missing Oil

Dangerous Assignment: Find 100,000 Barrels of Missing Oil

Today’s Mystery: Steve is sent to Saudi Arabia to find out how 100,000 barrels of oil disappeared between the oil fields and the refinery. Original R Read more ...

Oct 26, 2022 • 35:30

Tales of the Texas Rangers: Killers Crop

Tales of the Texas Rangers: Killers Crop

Today’s Mystery: Jace investigates the killing of a young narcotics addict. Original Radio Broadcast Dates: December 30, 1951 Become one of our monthly patreon supporters at patreon.greatdetectives.net Support the show on a one-time basis at http://support.greatdetectives.net. Read more ...

Oct 22, 2022 • 41:26

Dangerous Assignment: Smash Lecture Circuit Spy Ring

Dangerous Assignment: Smash Lecture Circuit Spy Ring

Today’s Mystery: Steve goes to Stockholm to find the son of scientist so he can break up a spy ring surrounding a lecture circuit. Original Ra Read more ...

Oct 19, 2022 • 39:11

Tales of the Texas Rangers: Pick-Up

Tales of the Texas Rangers: Pick-Up

Today’s Mystery: Jace investigates the murder of an oil worker who was thrown from a train. Original Radio Broadcast Date: December 16, 1951 Become one of our monthly patreon supporters at patreon.greatdetectives.net Support the show on a one-time basis at http://support.greatdetectives.net. Read more ...

Oct 15, 2022 • 39:01

Dangerous Assignment: Find Szabo and the Briefcase

Dangerous Assignment: Find Szabo and the Briefcase

Today’s Mystery: Steve travels to Paris to save International talks from breaking down by finding a missing delegate representing countries in the Ba Read more ...

Oct 12, 2022 • 36:04

Tales of the Texas Rangers: Death Plant

Tales of the Texas Rangers: Death Plant

Today’s Mystery: Jace investigates the case of a woman killed by a truck explosion. Original Radio Broadcast Dates: December 9, 1951 Become one of our monthly patreon supporters at patreon.greatdetectives.net Support the show on a one-time basis at http://support.greatdetectives.net. Read more ...

Oct 8, 2022 • 38:58

Dangerous Assignment: The Nazi and the Physicist

Dangerous Assignment: The Nazi and the Physicist

Today’s Mystery: Steve goes to Alaska to find two missing scientists, one of whom is an ex-Nazi. Original Radio Broadcast Date: April 24, 1950 Read more ...

Oct 5, 2022 • 38:34

Tales of the Texas Rangers: The Dead Giveaway

Tales of the Texas Rangers: The Dead Giveaway

Today’s Mystery: A mother and her four-month-old daughter are shot to death. Original Radio Broadcast Date: December 2, 1951 Become one of our monthly patreon supporters at patreon.greatdetectives.net Support the show on a one-time basis at http://support.greatdetectives.net. Read more ...

Oct 1, 2022 • 40:19

Dangerous Assignment: Investigate Flying Saucers

Dangerous Assignment: Investigate Flying Saucers

Today’s Mystery: Steve goes to Ecuador to look into crashes by a small cargo airline that are apparently caused by UFOs. Original Radio Broad Read more ...

Sep 28, 2022 • 38:51

Tales of the Texas Rangers: The Blow Off

Tales of the Texas Rangers: The Blow Off

Jace investigates the murder of a gas station owner. Original Air Date: November 25, 1951 Become one of our monthly patreon supporters at patreon.greatdetectives.net Support the show on a one-time basis at http://support.greatdetectives.net. Read more ...

Sep 24, 2022 • 40:05

Dangerous Assignment: Recover Underwater Demolition Secrets

Dangerous Assignment: Recover Underwater Demolition Secrets

Steve goes to Trinidad to help another agent recover some sunken military secrets. Original Air Date: April 10, 1950 Support the show monthly at

Sep 21, 2022 • 39:29

Tales of the Texas Rangers: Wild Crop

Tales of the Texas Rangers: Wild Crop

Jace investigates the brutal murder of a ranch hand on a trail. Original Air Date: November 18, 1951 Become one of our monthly Patreon supporters at patreon.greatdetectives.net Support the show on a one-time basis at http://support.greatdetectives.net. Read more ...

Sep 17, 2022 • 42:14

Dangerous Assignment: Renew Sheik Haroun's Uranium Deal

Dangerous Assignment: Renew Sheik Haroun's Uranium Deal

Steve is sent to Cairo where an old friend, a sheik, who controls valuable uranium mines, is threatening not to renew the lease held by the U.S. and its allies.

Sep 14, 2022 • 41:55

Tales of the Texas Rangers: Open and Shut

Tales of the Texas Rangers: Open and Shut

A woman comes home in a panic and reports that her date was murdered. Original Air Date: November 11, 1951 Become one of our monthly patreon supporters at patreon.greatdetectives.net Support the show on a one-time basis at http://support.greatdetectives.net. Read more ...

Sep 10, 2022 • 37:57

Dangerous Assignment: International Blackmail

Dangerous Assignment: International Blackmail

Steve goes to Switzerland to reclaim a forced confession that could destabilize a Central European government. Original Air Date: March 20, 1950 Su Read more ...

Sep 7, 2022 • 42:22

Tales of the Texas Rangers: The Helping Hand

Tales of the Texas Rangers: The Helping Hand

A motorist is murdered by two “Good Samaritans” who help him get his car started and then decide to rob and kill him. Original Air Date: November 4, 1951 Become one of our monthly patreon supporters at patreon.greatdetectives.net Support the show on a one-time basis at http://support.greatdetectives.net. Read more ...

Sep 3, 2022 • 37:50

Dangerous Assignment: Recover Wire Recorder Spool

Dangerous Assignment: Recover Wire Recorder Spool

Steve goes to San Diego to recover a stolen recorded wire of an international conference. Original Air Date: March 6, 1950 Support the show monthly Read more ...

Aug 31, 2022 • 40:20

Tales of the Texas Rangers: The White Elephant

Tales of the Texas Rangers: The White Elephant

The Murder of a Salesman sets Ranger Jace Pearson on the trail of a hobo. Original Air Date: October 28, 1951 Become one of our monthly patreon supporters at patreon.greatdetectives.net Support the show on a one-time basis at http://support.greatdetectives.net. Read more ...

Aug 26, 2022 • 37:55

Dangerous Assignment: White Jade

Dangerous Assignment: White Jade

Steve goes to Macao to bring back a fellow agent. Things get complicated when Steve finds a dead man in the agent’s hotel and the agent is wanted for murde Read more ...

Aug 24, 2022 • 44:00

Tales of the Texas Rangers: Fugitive Trail

Tales of the Texas Rangers: Fugitive Trail

Jace searches for a missing young woman after her ex-boyfriend is found murdered at a house where she had been babysitting. Original Air Date: October 21, 1951 Become one of our monthly patreon supporters at patreon.greatdetectives.net Support the show on a one-time basis at http://support.greatdetectives.net. Read more ...

Aug 20, 2022 • 36:53

Dangerous Assignment: Recover Stolen Radar Plans

Dangerous Assignment: Recover Stolen Radar Plans

Steve goes to Athens to retrieve radar plans stolen from the U.S. but finds himself dealing with multiple groups trying to profit from them. Original Air Read more ...

Aug 17, 2022 • 40:50

Tales of the Texas Rangers: Plays for Keeps

Tales of the Texas Rangers: Plays for Keeps

A corrupt constable kills the local sheriff and is in charge of investigating the murder. However, his plan faces a major obstacle when Ranger Jayce Pearson is called in. Original Air Date: October 14, 1951 Become one of our monthly patreon supporters at patreon.greatdetectives.net Support the show on a one-time basis at http://support.greatdetectives.net. Read more…

Aug 13, 2022 • 35:51

Dangerous Assignment: Who Killed Captain Rocq?

Dangerous Assignment: Who Killed Captain Rocq?

Steve goes to Tangiers undercover as a soldier of fortune who bore an uncanny resemblance to Steve. Steve has to find out who killed his doppleganger without bei Read more ...

Aug 10, 2022 • 39:06

Sherlock Holmes: The Final Problem

Sherlock Holmes: The Final Problem

Holmes is called in to investigate the theft of several cadavers from a hospital. Original Air Date: May 19, 1932 Become one of our monthly patreon supporters at patreon.greatdetectives.net Support the show on a one-time basis at http://support.greatdetectives.net. Read more ...

Aug 9, 2022 • 44:56

Tales of the Texas Rangers: The Wheelchair Killer

Tales of the Texas Rangers: The Wheelchair Killer

Jace is called in to investigate the killing of an eighty-year-old man in a wheelchair. Original Air Date: October 7, 1951 Become one of our monthly patreon supporters at patreon.greatdetectives.net Support the show on a one-time basis at http://support.greatdetectives.net. Read more ...

Aug 6, 2022 • 42:24

Dangerous Assignment: Find Missing Japanese Weapons

Dangerous Assignment: Find Missing Japanese Weapons

Steve goes to Panama to complete the mission of a friend, who was killed trying to locate a cache of Japanese weapons from World War II. Original Air Date Read more ...

Aug 3, 2022 • 44:18

Tales of the Texas Rangers: Shaft of Death

Tales of the Texas Rangers: Shaft of Death

A murdered body is found inside a closed-up mine. Original Air Date: September 30, 1951 Become one of our monthly patreon supporters at patreon.greatdetectives.net Support the show on a one-time basis at http://support.greatdetectives.net. Read more ...

Jul 30, 2022 • 44:07

Dangerous Assignment: File 307

Dangerous Assignment: File 307

Steve goes to Zurich in search of a stolen Defense Department file. Original Air Date: August 20, 1949 Vote for us in the Podcast Awards at http:// Read more ...

Jul 27, 2022 • 0:00

Tales of the Texas Rangers: Joy Ride

Tales of the Texas Rangers: Joy Ride

Jace investigates the murder of a liquor store owner. Original Air Date: May 27, 1951 Become one of our monthly patreon supporters at patreon.greatdetectives.net Support the show on a one-time basis at http://support.greatdetectives.net. Read more ...

Jul 23, 2022 • 41:44

Dangerous Assignment: Smash Alien Smuggling Racket

Dangerous Assignment: Smash Alien Smuggling Racket

Steve travels to Lisbon to stop a refugee smuggling racket after a friend was killed attempting the same mission. Original Air Date: August 13, 1949

Jul 20, 2022 • 35:35

Tales of the Texas Rangers: Square Dance

Tales of the Texas Rangers: Square Dance

Jace investigates a murder at a square dance. Original Air Date: May 20, 1951 Become one of our monthly patreon supporters at patreon.greatdetectives.net Support the show on a one-time basis at http://support.greatdetectives.net. Read more ...

Jul 9, 2022 • 38:36

Dangerous Assignment: Millionaire: Murder Conspiracy

Dangerous Assignment: Millionaire: Murder Conspiracy

Steve goes to Paris to find out who’s killing off the millionaires who have created a joint venture that will help the developing world. Original Ai Read more ...

Jul 6, 2022 • 35:18

Tales of the Texas Rangers: Paid in Full

Tales of the Texas Rangers: Paid in Full

Jace investigates the murder of a sharecropper. Original Air Date: May 13, 1951 Become one of our monthly patreon supporters at patreon.greatdetectives.net Support the show on a one-time basis at http://support.greatdetectives.net. Read more ...

Jul 2, 2022 • 37:20

Dangerous Assignment: On Safari for Nigerian Manganese

Dangerous Assignment: On Safari for Nigerian Manganese

After another agent disappears, Steve goes to Nigeria to take his place and locate a tribal chieftain to negotiate for valuable Manganese deposits. Origin Read more ...

Jun 29, 2022 • 39:57

Tales of the Texas Rangers: No Living Witness

Tales of the Texas Rangers: No Living Witness

A small-town doctor is found shot dead in his pajamas. Original Air Date: May 6, 1951 Become one of our monthly patreon supporters at patreon.greatdetectives.net Support the show on a one-time basis at http://support.greatdetectives.net. Read more ...

Jun 25, 2022 • 35:44

Dangerous Assignment : Malayan Line Sabotage

Dangerous Assignment : Malayan Line Sabotage

Steve travels to Saigon to investigate the sabotage of two vessels carrying U.S. relief supplies. Original Air Date: July 16, 1949 Support the show Read more ...

Jun 22, 2022 • 38:08

Tales of the Texas Rangers: Canned Death

Tales of the Texas Rangers: Canned Death

An entire family is poisoned from botulism. Original Air Date: April 22, 1951 Become one of our monthly patreon supporters at patreon.greatdetectives.net Support the show on a one-time basis at http://support.greatdetectives.net. Read more ...

Jun 18, 2022 • 40:13

Dangerous Assignment: Thropp Foundation Relief Supplies

Dangerous Assignment: Thropp Foundation Relief Supplies

Steve Mitchell goes to Sicily to investigate the theft of relief supplies. Original Air Date: July 9, 1949 Support the show monthly at

Jun 15, 2022 • 39:10

Tales of the Texas Rangers: Conspiracy

Tales of the Texas Rangers: Conspiracy

A woman’s complaint that her husband was murdered and inconsistencies in the stories of local law enforcement send two Rangers down to an oil boom town to investigate. Original Air Date: April 15, 1951 Become one of our monthly patreon supporters at patreon.greatdetectives.net Support the show on a one-time basis at http://support.greatdetectives.net. Read more ...

Jun 11, 2022 • 39:17

Man Called X: Operation Cabal

Man Called X: Operation Cabal

Ken goes to a country in the southern hemisphere to prevent a revolution. Original Air Date: May 27, 1952 Support the show Read more ...

Jun 8, 2022 • 35:46

Tales of the Texas Rangers: Bad Blood

Tales of the Texas Rangers: Bad Blood

An aircraft plant worker is murdered after receiving orders calling him up for military service. Original Air Date: April 8, 1951 Become one of our monthly patreon supporters at patreon.greatdetectives.net Support the show on a one-time basis at http://support.greatdetectives.net. Read more ...

Jun 4, 2022 • 40:15

Man Called X: Ancient Byzantine Bible

Man Called X: Ancient Byzantine Bible

In Athens, Pegon is given a counterfeit Byzantine Bible which holds the key to a missing $10 million fortune that could provide for Gree Read more ...

Jun 1, 2022 • 3:46

Tales of the Texas Rangers: Pressure

Tales of the Texas Rangers: Pressure

Jace is called in to protect an elderly black man who confessed to murdering his employer. Jace begins to doubt whether the man is actually guilty. Original Air Date: April 1, 1951 Become one of our monthly patreon supporters at patreon.greatdetectives.net Support the show on a one-time basis at http://support.greatdetectives.net. Read more ...

May 28, 2022 • 40:10

Man Called X: Rescue From Czech Uranium Mine

Man Called X: Rescue From Czech Uranium Mine

Ken goes behind the Iron Curtain into Czechoslovakia to rescue a resistance leader working as slave labor in a uranium mine. Orig Read more ...

May 25, 2022 • 31:56

Tales  of the Texas Rangers: Breakdown

Tales of the Texas Rangers: Breakdown

An elderly constable is murdered by a fugitive cop killer. Original Air Date: March 25, 1951 Become one of our monthly patreon supporters at patreon.greatdetectives.net Support the show on a one-time basis at http://support.greatdetectives.net. Read more ...

May 21, 2022 • 0:00

Man Called X: The Desert of Death

Man Called X: The Desert of Death

Ken goes to Afghanistan to prevent the Soviets from acquiring the hydrogen bomb. Original Air Date: May 6, 1952 Support th Read more ...

May 18, 2022 • 30:10

Tales of the Texas Rangers: Death by Adoption

Tales of the Texas Rangers: Death by Adoption

An adoptive father is robbed and shot at his used car dealership. Original Air Date: March 18, 1951 Become one of our monthly patreon supporters at patreon.greatdetectives.net Support the show on a one-time basis at http://support.greatdetectives.net. Read more ...

May 14, 2022 • 35:32

Man Called X: Cholera Epidemic

Man Called X: Cholera Epidemic

After the murder of a man bringing medical supplies to those strung with cholera in Malaysia the Man Called X travels there to bring med Read more ...

May 11, 2022 • 34:42

Tales of the Texas Rangers: Blind Justice

Tales of the Texas Rangers: Blind Justice

The seeing-eye dog of a missing blind man shows up beaten in a small town. Jace sets out to find the owner. Original Air Date: March 11, 1951 Become one of our monthly patreon supporters at patreon.greatdetectives.net Support the show on a one-time basis at http://support.greatdetectives.net. Read more ...

May 7, 2022 • 38:28

Man Called X: The Maverick Steer

Man Called X: The Maverick Steer

Ken travels to Wyoming to find out if a scientist who was rumored to have collaborated with the Nazis is behind an outbreak of foot-and- Read more ...

May 4, 2022 • 31:32

Tales of the Texas Rangers: The Trap

Tales of the Texas Rangers: The Trap

Two truckers are trapped and killed by hijackers and their cargo of car radios are stolen. Original Air Date; February 25, 1951 Become one of our monthly Patreon supporters at patreon.greatdetectives.net Support the show on a one-time basis at http://support.greatdetectives.net. Read more ...

Apr 30, 2022 • 40:10

Man Called X: Silcilian Farmland

Man Called X: Silcilian Farmland

The Man Called X tries to help a young man pull off an Easter miracle with the delivery of a new tractor. Original Air Date: Apri Read more ...

Apr 27, 2022 • 0:00

Tales of the Texas Rangers: Sweet Harvest

Tales of the Texas Rangers: Sweet Harvest

An estranged son of a recently deceased rancher comes home and is murdered. Original Air Date: February 18, 1951 Become one of our monthly patreon supporters at patreon.greatdetectives.net Support the show on a one-time basis at http://support.greatdetectives.net. Read more ...

Apr 23, 2022 • 36:12

Man Called X: Tanganyika

Man Called X: Tanganyika

Ken Thurston goes to Africa to investigate the source of an uprising and discovers that a supply of cobalt might be at stake. Ori Read more ...

Apr 20, 2022 • 29:46

Tales of the Texas Ranger: The Hatchet

Tales of the Texas Ranger: The Hatchet

Ranger Pearson investigates the murder of a popular English teacher. Original Air Date: February 11, 1951 Become one of our monthly patreon supporters at patreon.greatdetectives.net Support the show on a one-time basis at http://support.greatdetectives.net. Read more ...

Apr 16, 2022 • 35:53

Man Called X: Plan to Kill the NATO Pact

Man Called X: Plan to Kill the NATO Pact

The Man Called X goes to Lisbon to stop an ex-Nazi Scientists with biological weapons and a plan to kill the leaders of NATO. Ori Read more ...

Apr 13, 2022 • 31:00

Tales of the Texas Rangers: Loggers Larceny

Tales of the Texas Rangers: Loggers Larceny

A logging foreman finds the paymaster and decides to steal the payroll. Will Jayce Pearson be able to uncover the crime? Original Air Date: February 4, 1951 Become one of our monthly patreon supporters at patreon.greatdetectives.net Support the show on a one-time basis at http://support.greatdetectives.net. Read more ...

Apr 9, 2022 • 40:02

Man Called X: Alaska Weather Station

Man Called X: Alaska Weather Station

Ken suspects that a man murdered in Japan was a scientist whose last known location was Alaska and was developing a robotics technology. Read more ...

Apr 6, 2022 • 30:29

Tales of the Texas Rangers: Blood Harvest

Tales of the Texas Rangers: Blood Harvest

Jace Pearson investigates the murder of a rancher killed over his alfalfa crop. Original Air Date: January 21, 1951 Become one of our monthly patreon supporters at patreon.greatdetectives.net Support the show on a one-time basis at http://support.greatdetectives.net. Read more ...

Apr 2, 2022 • 35:14

Man Called X: Orinoco Basin

Man Called X: Orinoco Basin

The Man Called X travels to Venezuela to sabotage and fulfill the dream of a friend to establish a trade route to the. United States and Read more ...

Mar 30, 2022 • 29:23

Tales of the Texas Rangers: Death in the Cards

Tales of the Texas Rangers: Death in the Cards

A rancher’s stepson reports his father was murdered by a professional gambler. Original Air Date: January 14, 1951 Become one of our monthly patreon supporters at patreon.greatdetectives.net Support the show on a one-time basis at http://support.greatdetectives.net. Read more ...

Mar 26, 2022 • 36:10

Man Called X: Ha' Penny Stamp

Man Called X: Ha' Penny Stamp

Ken goes to Egypt in hopes of obtaining a ha’penny stamp that contained a coded detailed report on Soviet activity on the back.

Mar 23, 2022 • 29:23

Tales of the Texas Rangers: Deadhand Freight

Tales of the Texas Rangers: Deadhand Freight

A dead woman is found without identification sowed up in a duffel bag and dropped at a trail beside railroad tracks. Original Air Date: January 7, 1951 Become one of our monthly patreon supporters at patreon.greatdetectives.net Support the show on a one-time basis at http://support.greatdetectives.net. Read more ...

Mar 19, 2022 • 36:25

Man Called X: Italy

Man Called X: Italy

Ken travels to Italy to investigate the murder of a U.S. aid official and get to the bottom of Soviet attempts to discredit the U.S. Aid Read more ...

Mar 16, 2022 • 31:27

Tales of Texas Rangers: The Devil's Share

Tales of Texas Rangers: The Devil's Share

A man kills his brother and frames a sharecropper. Will Ranger Pearson be able to get to the truth? Original AIr Date: December 31, 1950 Become one of our monthly patreon supporters at patreon.greatdetectives.net Support the show on a one-time basis at http://support.greatdetectives.net. Read more ...

Mar 12, 2022 • 39:47

Man Called X: The Clicking Buddha

Man Called X: The Clicking Buddha

A scientist wearing Ken’s overcoat is murdered. Ken travels to Japan to recover the scientist’s work into counteracting the Read more ...

Mar 9, 2022 • 30:26

Tales of the Texas Rangers: Cactus Pear

Tales of the Texas Rangers: Cactus Pear

Jace Pearson investigates the murder of a ranch hand. Original Air Date: December 17, 1950 Become one of our monthly patreon supporters at patreon.greatdetectives.net Support the show on a one-time basis at http://support.greatdetectives.net. Read more ...

Mar 5, 2022 • 35:48

Man Called X: Dirty Racket

Man Called X: Dirty Racket

An old friend of Ken’s contacts him to say he’s been caught up in a dirty racket and is then murdered. Original Air D Read more ...

Mar 2, 2022 • 0:00

Man Called X: Casablanca

Man Called X: Casablanca

Ken goes to Casablanca to investigate Soviet spying on U.S. construction. Original Air Date: January 22, 1952 Support the Read more ...

Feb 23, 2022 • 34:18

Tales of the Texas Rangers: Lucky Dollar

Tales of the Texas Rangers: Lucky Dollar

A shopkeeper’s wife is murdered in a robbery. Original Air Date; December 10, 1950 Become one of our monthly patreon supporters at patreon.greatdetectives.net Support the show on a one-time basis at http://support.greatdetectives.net. Read more ...

Feb 19, 2022 • 37:09

Man Called X: Icy Slopes of the Matterhorn

Man Called X: Icy Slopes of the Matterhorn

Ken goes to Europe find out who’s undermining pro-Democracy radio broadcasts being sent behind the Iron Curtain. Original A Read more ...

Feb 16, 2022 • 35:30

Tales of the Texas Rangers: Room 114

Tales of the Texas Rangers: Room 114

A man is found murdered in a hotel room. Original Air Date: December 3, 1950 Become one of our monthly patreon supporters at patreon.greatdetectives.net Support the show on a one-time basis at http://support.greatdetectives.net. Read more ...

Feb 12, 2022 • 39:44

Man Called X: Flying Trip to Nowhere

Man Called X: Flying Trip to Nowhere

The Man Called X goes undercover as a co-pilot on a flight with three scientists, one of whom has stolen a valuable element from the Los Read more ...

Feb 9, 2022 • 37:27

Tales of the Texas Rangers: Hanging by a Thread

Tales of the Texas Rangers: Hanging by a Thread

A Sheriff gets a call from a ranch threatening suicide. He arrives at the ranch the call was made from to find the owner hung to death. The Sheriff calls in Ranger Jace Pearson because he suspects murder. Original Air Date: November 26, 1950 Become one of our monthly patreon supporters at patreon.greatdetectives.net Support the…

Feb 5, 2022 • 39:34

Man Called X: Petroleum Sabotage in Lima

Man Called X: Petroleum Sabotage in Lima

Ken goes to Lima to find out whether the death of an American geologist is tied to the discovery of oil. Original Air Date: Janua Read more ...

Feb 2, 2022 • 36:10

Tales of the Texas Rangers: Blood Relative

Tales of the Texas Rangers: Blood Relative

A storekeeper is murdered after having an argument with his recently paroled nephew. Original Air Date: November 12, 1950 Become one of our monthly patreon supporters at patreon.greatdetectives.net Support the show on a one-time basis at http://support.greatdetectives.net. Read more ...

Jan 29, 2022 • 0:00

Man Called X:  Invitation to Murder

Man Called X: Invitation to Murder

The Man Called X goes to Chicago to investigate the disappearance of a bureau agent and a “rumor factory” manufacturing fals Read more ...

Jan 26, 2022 • 36:02

Tales of the Texas Rangers: The White Suit

Tales of the Texas Rangers: The White Suit

Jace hunts down an escaped prisoner. Original Air Date: November 5, 1950 Become one of our monthly patreon supporters at patreon.greatdetectives.net Support the show on a one-time basis at http://support.greatdetectives.net. Read more ...

Jan 22, 2022 • 38:49

Man Called X: Flying Trip to Indonesia

Man Called X: Flying Trip to Indonesia

Ken flies to Indonesia to find out who’s behind the murder of three American oilmen. Original Air Date: July 13, 1951

Jan 19, 2022 • 36:37

Tales of the Texas Rangers: Soft Touch

Tales of the Texas Rangers: Soft Touch

Jace investigates the shooting murder of a woman and her four-month-old baby in her home. Original Air Date: October 29, 1950 Become one of our monthly patreon supporters at patreon.greatdetectives.net Support the show on a one-time basis at http://support.greatdetectives.net. Read more ...

Jan 15, 2022 • 41:23

Man Called X: Casbah

Man Called X: Casbah

With Ken Thurston out of action, Joe Kendall has to go to Algiers to find out who was behind a plane crash that killed a British statesman about to an Read more ...

Jan 12, 2022 • 0:00

Tales of the Texas Rangers: Dead Giveaway

Tales of the Texas Rangers: Dead Giveaway

A man and his wife arrive at his parents’ ranchhouse to find them both murdered. Original Air Date: October 15, 1950 Become one of our monthly patreon supporters at patreon.greatdetectives.net Support the show on a one-time basis at http://support.greatdetectives.net. Read more ...

Jan 8, 2022 • 36:39

Man Called X: Death and Treasury March Hand in Hand

Man Called X: Death and Treasury March Hand in Hand

The Man Called X persues two men who have access to America’s plans to respond to a Soviet invasion of Western Europe. Orig Read more ...

Jan 5, 2022 • 40:06

Tales of the Texas Rangers: Living Death

Tales of the Texas Rangers: Living Death

Two killings set the Texas Rangers on the trail of a ring smuggling narcotics across the border. Original Air Date: October 8, 1950 Become one of our monthly patreon supporters at patreon.greatdetectives.net Support the show on a one-time basis at http://support.greatdetectives.net. Read more ...

Dec 25, 2021 • 38:17

Man Called X: From a Starlit Hill

Man Called X: From a Starlit Hill

The Man Called X crashes a plane in the Middle East and meets a mysterious young girl who’s decided she no longer wants to live in Read more ...

Dec 22, 2021 • 49:22

Tales of the Texas Rangers: Christmas Present

Tales of the Texas Rangers: Christmas Present

Two men, pretending to be charity Santas, hold up a bank on Christmas Eve. Original Air Date: December 24, 1950 Become one of our monthly patreon supporters at patreon.greatdetectives.net Support the show on a one-time basis at http://support.greatdetectives.net. Read more ...

Dec 18, 2021 • 39:53

Man Called X: Vienna

Man Called X: Vienna

The Man Called X goes to Vienna to investigate the death of a newspaper reporter and a feud between his two children…one of whom i Read more ...

Dec 15, 2021 • 34:37

Tales of the Texas Rangers: Clean Up

Tales of the Texas Rangers: Clean Up

Ranger Jace Pearson and another ranger go undercover to uproot the corruption in an oil boomtown. They’ll start out by solving the murder of a wildcat oil operator. Original Air Date: September 30, 1950 Become one of our monthly patreon supporters at patreon.greatdetectives.net Support the show on a one-time basis at http://support.greatdetectives.net. Read more ...

Dec 11, 2021 • 42:29

Man Called X: The Amazon River

Man Called X: The Amazon River

The Man Called X goes to a remote village along the Amazon where the production of rubber is being threatened by unrest among the local Read more ...

Dec 8, 2021 • 0:00

Tales of the Texas Rangers: Candy Man

Tales of the Texas Rangers: Candy Man

A candy-loving killer blackmails a short-term prisoner to help him break jail. Original Air Date: September 16, 1950 Become one of our monthly patreon supporters at patreon.greatdetectives.net Support the show on a one-time basis at http://support.greatdetectives.net. Read more ...

Dec 4, 2021 • 0:00

Man Called X: Grain Black Market in India

Man Called X: Grain Black Market in India

The Man Called X goes to India to stop a series of black market thefts of grain from warehouses. Original Air Date: June 8, 1951

Dec 1, 2021 • 34:46

Tales of the Texas Rangers: Dead or Alive

Tales of the Texas Rangers: Dead or Alive

A safe cracker fakes his own death in the Texas City disaster. Will Ranger Pearson be able to find him out to commit one last job. Original Air Date: September 9, 1950 Become one of our monthly patreon supporters at patreon.greatdetectives.net Support the show on a one-time basis at http://support.greatdetectives.net. Read more ...

Nov 27, 2021 • 39:27

Man Called X: Stalin Plus Seven

Man Called X: Stalin Plus Seven

Bill Pringle goes behind the iron curtain to Romania to rescue an American businessman being held by the Communist Government for a show trial.

Nov 24, 2021 • 37:41

Talesof the Texas Rangers: Plays for Keeps

Talesof the Texas Rangers: Plays for Keeps

A corrupt constable kills the local sheriff and gets charged with investigating the murder. However, his plans faces a major obstacle when Ranger Jayce Pearson is called in. Original AIr Date: September 2 1950 Become one of our monthly patreon supporters at patreon.greatdetectives.net Support the show on a one-time basis at http://support.greatdetectives.net. Read more ...

Nov 20, 2021 • 36:10

EP3611: Man Called X: A Man, a Girl, and a Plot

EP3611: Man Called X: A Man, a Girl, and a Plot

With the Man Called X out of commission, his friend, Jim Kendall, travels to Hong Kong to investigate an effort to smuggle medical supplies from Hong Kong to mainland Communist China. Original Air Date: May 25, 1951 Support the show monthly at patreon.greatdetectives.net Supp Read more ...

Nov 17, 2021 • 39:58

Casey, Crime Photographer: Witchcraft

Casey, Crime Photographer: Witchcraft

Casey investigates of a male witch living in a strange superstitious community. Original Air Date: February 19, 1948 Support the show month Read more ...

Nov 15, 2021 • 46:21

Tales of the Texas Rangers: The Open Range

Tales of the Texas Rangers: The Open Range

Ranger Pearson investigates modern-day rustlers who stole a heard of Cattle and murdered a rancher. Original Air Date: August 26, 1950 Become one of our monthly patreon supporters at patreon.greatdetectives.net Support the show on a one-time basis at http://support.greatdetectives.net. Read more ...

Nov 13, 2021 • 40:08

Man Called X: Enough Intrigue to Fill a Book

Man Called X: Enough Intrigue to Fill a Book

The Man Called X travels to Haiti to investigate the murder of government officials by Zombies. Original Air Date: May 18, 1951

Nov 10, 2021 • 0:00

Tales of the Texas Rangers: Fools Gold

Tales of the Texas Rangers: Fools Gold

Ranger Pearson investigates a bank robbery gone wrong that left a bank teller, one of the robbers, and a five year old boy and his father dead. Original Air Date: August 19, 1950 Become one of our monthly patreon supporters at patreon.greatdetectives.net Support the show on a one-time basis at http://support.greatdetectives.net. Read more ...

Nov 6, 2021 • 40:14

Man Called X: Knocked Off His Feet

Man Called X: Knocked Off His Feet

Ken’s awakened at five o’clock in the morning by Pegon who calls to say he’s in San Francisco with a man who was belie Read more ...

Nov 3, 2021 • 35:44

Tales of the Texas Rangers: The Broken Spur

Tales of the Texas Rangers: The Broken Spur

A rancher is killed and his home is burned to the ground. Original Air Date: August 12, 1950 Become one of our monthly patreon supporters at patreon.greatdetectives.net Support the show on a one-time basis at http://support.greatdetectives.net. Read more ...

Oct 30, 2021 • 37:21

Man Called X: Monte Carlo

Man Called X: Monte Carlo

The Man Called X gotes to Monte Carlo to find out why a young American official got involved with a married woman…and then in a du Read more ...

Oct 27, 2021 • 34:08

Tales of the Texas Rangers: Quicksilver

Tales of the Texas Rangers: Quicksilver

Ranger Pearson investigates the murder of an entire family on their ranch and has few clues to work with. Original Air Date: August 5, 1950 Become one of our monthly patreon supporters at patreon.greatdetectives.net Support the show on a one-time basis at http://support.greatdetectives.net. Read more ...

Oct 23, 2021 • 44:33

Man Called X: Terror Across the Nation

Man Called X: Terror Across the Nation

An Israeli friend of Ken’s tips off to gun smuggling from Turkey to Syria and is then murdered. Original Air Date: April 28 Read more ...

Oct 20, 2021 • 36:02

Tales of Texas Rangers: Trigger Man

Tales of Texas Rangers: Trigger Man

Jayce has to hunt down two vicious fugitive brothers from Oklahoma. Original Air Date: July 29, 1950 Become one of our monthly patreon supporters at patreon.greatdetectives.net Support the show on a one-time basis at http://support.greatdetectives.net. Read more ...

Oct 16, 2021 • 35:07

Man Called X: Race Against Death

Man Called X: Race Against Death

Ken fears that the murder of a crusading reporter is tied to a terrorist Puerto Rican nationalist party. Original Air Date: April Read more ...

Oct 13, 2021 • 0:00

Tales of the Texas Rangers: Apache Peak

Tales of the Texas Rangers: Apache Peak

Jace Pearson investigates the killing of a New York driver by a hitchhiker. Original Air Date: July 22, 1950 Become one of our monthly patreon supporters at patreon.greatdetectives.net Support the show on a one-time basis at http://support.greatdetectives.net. Read more ...

Oct 9, 2021 • 39:15

Philo Vance: The Case of Strange Music

Philo Vance: The Case of Strange Music

A cantankerous husband is found murdered in a wax display. Original Air Date: August 9, 1945 Support the show monthly at

Oct 7, 2021 • 41:47

Man Called X: Treason at White Sands

Man Called X: Treason at White Sands

The Man Called X has to find out who’s leaking information from a top-secret government project in New Mexico. Original Air Read more ...

Oct 6, 2021 • 38:25

EP3572: Tales of the Texas Rangers: The White Elephant

EP3572: Tales of the Texas Rangers: The White Elephant

The Murder of a Salesman sets Ranger Jace Pearson on the trail of a hobo. Original Air Date: July 15, 1950 Become one of our monthly patreon supporters at patreon.greatdetectives.net Support the show on a one-time basis at http://support.greatdetectives.net. Read more ...

Oct 2, 2021 • 37:38

Philo Vance: The Girl Who Came Back

Philo Vance: The Girl Who Came Back

A wealthy man calls Vance in claiming a twenty-year-old woman is pretending to be his daughter that drowned nine years previously. Original Air Read more ...

Sep 30, 2021 • 0:00

Man Called X:  India

Man Called X: India

The Man Called X goes to India to safeguard efforts to prevent a famine in India and overcome propaganda against those efforts. O Read more ...

Sep 29, 2021 • 35:29

Tales of the Texas Rangers: Just a Number

Tales of the Texas Rangers: Just a Number

Ranger Jace Pearson’s called in when an entire family was murdered on their farm. Audition Date: April 19, 1950 Support the show on a one-time basis at http://support.greatdetectives.net. Read more ...

Sep 25, 2021 • 39:39

Philo Vance: The Case of the Cellini Cup

Philo Vance: The Case of the Cellini Cup

Philo Vance investigates the murder of the owner of a curio shop. Original Air Date: April 29, 1943 Support the show monthly at

Sep 23, 2021 • 0:00

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