Procedural – The Great Detectives of Old Time Radio

Procedural – 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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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 • 32:46

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Dragnet: The Big Book (EP4394)

Dragnet: The Big Book (EP4394)

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

Squad Room: Old Woman Found Shot (EP4384)

Squad Room: Old Woman Found Shot (EP4384)

Today’s Mystery: A late-night distress call from a professional building sends Detectives Scanlon and Grady into the depths of a crime that defies expectati Read more ...

May 7, 2024 • 29:56

Squad Room: Mother of Two Murdered (EP4378)

Squad Room: Mother of Two Murdered (EP4378)

Today’s Mystery: Scanlon and Webster are called in to investigate when a woman is found dead in a dirty manufacturing loft. Original Radio Broadcast Read more ...

Apr 30, 2024 • 34:33

Dragnet: The Big Boys (EP4376)

Dragnet: The Big Boys (EP4376)

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 (EP4382)

Dragnet: The Big Gangster, Part One (EP4382)

Today’s Mystery: Friday and Romero have to find out who is trying to kill a major gang kingpin before they succeed and start a gang war. Original Radio Broadcast Date: March 23, 1950 Orig Read more ...

Apr 24, 2024 • 0:00

Dragnet: The Big Thank You (EP4370)

Dragnet: The Big Thank You (EP4370)

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

Dragnet: The Big Kill (EP4364)

Dragnet: The Big Kill (EP4364)

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

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

Dragnet: The Big Girl (EP4352)

Dragnet: The Big Girl (EP4352)

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

Dragnet: The Child Killer (EP4346)

Dragnet: The Child Killer (EP4346)

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

Dragnet: The Big Man, Part Two (EP4340)

Dragnet: The Big Man, Part Two (EP4340)

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

Dragnet: The Big Man, Part One (EP4334)

Dragnet: The Big Man, Part One (EP4334)

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

Dragnet: The Big Escape (EP4328)

Dragnet: The Big Escape (EP4328)

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

Police Headquarters: KO’d and Infiltrating the Mob (EP4322s)

Police Headquarters: KO’d and Infiltrating the Mob (EP4322s)

Today’s Episodes: Episode 18: A police captain takes in a night at the fights and finds himself in the middle of a murder investigation when the winning boxer drops dead. Episode 20: An officer goes undercover in hopes of recovering uncut diamonds stolen from a jewelry store. Original Radio Broadcast Date Read more ...

Feb 25, 2024 • 0:00

Dragnet: The Roseland Roof Murders (EP4322)

Dragnet: The Roseland Roof Murders (EP4322)

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

Dragnet: .22 Rifle for Christmas (EP4316)

Dragnet: .22 Rifle for Christmas (EP4316)

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

Dragnet: The Garbage Chute Murder (EP4310)

Dragnet: The Garbage Chute Murder (EP4310)

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

Dragnet: The Jade Thumb Rings (EP4304)

Dragnet: The Jade Thumb Rings (EP4304)

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

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

Dragnet: The Mother-in-Law Murder (EP4292)

Dragnet: The Mother-in-Law Murder (EP4292)

Todays Mystery: An elderly woman with an acrimonious relationship with her daughter-in-law is found murdered. Original Radio Broadcast Date: November 24, 1949 Originating from Hollywood Read more ...

Jan 20, 2024 • 35:51

Dragnet: The Big Lamp (TV Soundtrack) (EP4280)

Dragnet: The Big Lamp (TV Soundtrack) (EP4280)

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

Dragnet: The Big Little Jesus (EP4268)

Dragnet: The Big Little Jesus (EP4268)

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

Dragnet: The Truck Hijackers (EP4262)

Dragnet: The Truck Hijackers (EP4262)

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

Dragnet: The Brick Bat Slayer (EP4256)

Dragnet: The Brick Bat Slayer (EP4256)

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

Dragnet: James Vickers (EP4250)

Dragnet: James Vickers (EP4250)

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

Dragnet: The Sullivan Kidnapping (EP4244)

Dragnet: The Sullivan Kidnapping (EP4244)

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

Dragnet: Eric Kelby (EP4238)

Dragnet: Eric Kelby (EP4238)

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

Dragnet: Myra the Redhead (EP4232)

Dragnet: Myra the Redhead (EP4232)

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

Dragnet: Police Academy (EP4226)

Dragnet: Police Academy (EP4226)

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

Dragnet: Production 11 (aka: Sixteen Jewel Thefts) (EP4220)

Dragnet: Production 11 (aka: Sixteen Jewel Thefts) (EP4220)

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

Dragnet: Production 10 (aka: The Maniac Murderer) (EP4214)

Dragnet: Production 10 (aka: The Maniac Murderer) (EP4214)

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

Dragnet: Production 9 (aka: Benny Trounsel) (EP4208)

Dragnet: Production 9 (aka: Benny Trounsel) (EP4208)

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

Dragnet: Production 8 (aka: The Big Missing, Missing Person Juanita Lasky) (EP4202)

Dragnet: Production 8 (aka: The Big Missing, Missing Person Juanita Lasky) (EP4202)

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

Dragnet: Production 7 (aka: City Hall Bomb) (EP4196)

Dragnet: Production 7 (aka: City Hall Bomb) (EP4196)

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

Dragnet: Production 6 (aka: The Red Light Bandit) (EP4190)

Dragnet: Production 6 (aka: The Red Light Bandit) (EP4190)

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

Dragnet: Production 5 (aka: The Helen Corday Murder) (EP4184)

Dragnet: Production 5 (aka: The Helen Corday Murder) (EP4184)

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

Dragnet: Production 4 (aka: The Quick Trigger Men) (EP4178)

Dragnet: Production 4 (aka: The Quick Trigger Men) (EP4178)

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

Dragnet: Production 3 (aka: The Werewolf) (EP4172)

Dragnet: Production 3 (aka: The Werewolf) (EP4172)

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

Dragnet: Production 2 (aka: Nickle-Plated Gun) (EP4166)

Dragnet: Production 2 (aka: Nickle-Plated Gun) (EP4166)

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

Indictment: Fur Robberies (EP4160)

Indictment: Fur Robberies (EP4160)

Today’s Mystery: A man convicted of extortion decides to give McCormick information on a robbery to avoid an indefinite prison sentence. Original Radio Broadcast Read more ...

Aug 19, 2023 • 29:45

Indictment: Bitter Grapes (EP4154)

Indictment: Bitter Grapes (EP4154)

Today’s Mystery: A  woman’s lover alleges that she was killed by her husband. Original Radio Broadcast Date: March 24, 1957 Originated from: New York Read more ...

Aug 12, 2023 • 34:31

Tales of the Texas Rangers: Drive In (EP4142)

Tales of the Texas Rangers: Drive In (EP4142)

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

Tales of the Texas Rangers: Alibi (EP4136)

Tales of the Texas Rangers: Alibi (EP4136)

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

Tales of the Texas Rangers: Displaced Person (EP4124)

Tales of the Texas Rangers: Displaced Person (EP4124)

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

Tales of the Texas Rangers: Cover Up (EP4112)

Tales of the Texas Rangers: Cover Up (EP4112)

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

Tales of the Texas Rangers: Last Stop (EP4100)

Tales of the Texas Rangers: Last Stop (EP4100)

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

Tales of the Texas Rangers: Double Edge (EP4094)

Tales of the Texas Rangers: Double Edge (EP4094)

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

Tales of the Texas Rangers: Round Trip (EP4082)

Tales of the Texas Rangers: Round Trip (EP4082)

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

Tales of the Texas Rangers: Finger Man (EP4076)

Tales of the Texas Rangers: Finger Man (EP4076)

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

Tales of the Texas Rangers: Boomerang (EP4070)

Tales of the Texas Rangers: Boomerang (EP4070)

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

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

Tales of the Texas Rangers: Knock Out (EP4058)

Tales of the Texas Rangers: Knock Out (EP4058)

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

Tales of the Texas Rangers: Travesty (EP4052)

Tales of the Texas Rangers: Travesty (EP4052)

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

Tales of the Texas Rangers: Illegal Entry (EP4046)

Tales of the Texas Rangers: Illegal Entry (EP4046)

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

Tales of the Texas Rangers: Sell Out (EP4040)

Tales of the Texas Rangers: Sell Out (EP4040)

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

Tales of the Texas Rangers: Jailbird (EP4034)

Tales of the Texas Rangers: Jailbird (EP4034)

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

Tales of the Texas Rangers: Smart Kill (EP4028)

Tales of the Texas Rangers: Smart Kill (EP4028)

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

Tales of the Texas Rangers: Unleashed Fury (EP4022)

Tales of the Texas Rangers: Unleashed Fury (EP4022)

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

Tales of the Texas Rangers: Little Sister (EP4016)

Tales of the Texas Rangers: Little Sister (EP4016)

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

Tales of the Texas Rangers: Address Unknown (EP4010)

Tales of the Texas Rangers: Address Unknown (EP4010)

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

Tales of the Texas Rangers: Illusion  (EP4004)

Tales of the Texas Rangers: Illusion (EP4004)

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

Tales of the Texas Rangers: Uncertain Death (EP3998)

Tales of the Texas Rangers: Uncertain Death (EP3998)

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

Tales of the Texas Rangers: Troop Train (EP3992)

Tales of the Texas Rangers: Troop Train (EP3992)

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

Tales of the Texas Rangers: Nighthawk (EP3986)

Tales of the Texas Rangers: Nighthawk (EP3986)

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

Tales of the Texas Rangers: Prelude to a Felony (EP3980)

Tales of the Texas Rangers: Prelude to a Felony (EP3980)

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

Tales of the Texas Rangers: The Ice Man (EP3968)

Tales of the Texas Rangers: The Ice Man (EP3968)

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

Tales of the Texas Rangers: The Christmas Payoff (EP3956)

Tales of the Texas Rangers: The Christmas Payoff (EP3956)

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

Tales of the Texas Rangers: Bright Boy (EP3950)

Tales of the Texas Rangers: Bright Boy (EP3950)

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

Tales of the Texas Rangers: Cold Blood (EP3944)

Tales of the Texas Rangers: Cold Blood (EP3944)

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

Tales of the Texas Rangers: Hitchhiker (EP3938)

Tales of the Texas Rangers: Hitchhiker (EP3938)

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

Tales of the Texas Rangers: The Rub Out (EP3932)

Tales of the Texas Rangers: The Rub Out (EP3932)

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

Tales of the Texas Rangers: Night Chase (EP3926)

Tales of the Texas Rangers: Night Chase (EP3926)

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

Tales of the Texas Rangers: Clip Job (EP3914)

Tales of the Texas Rangers: Clip Job (EP3914)

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

Tales of the Texas Rangers: Birds of Feather (EP3908)

Tales of the Texas Rangers: Birds of Feather (EP3908)

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

Tales of the Texas Rangers: Killers Crop (EP3902)

Tales of the Texas Rangers: Killers Crop (EP3902)

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

Tales of the Texas Rangers: Pick-Up (EP3896)

Tales of the Texas Rangers: Pick-Up (EP3896)

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

Tales of the Texas Rangers: Death Plant (EP3890)

Tales of the Texas Rangers: Death Plant (EP3890)

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

Tales of the Texas Rangers: The Dead Giveaway (EP3884)

Tales of the Texas Rangers: The Dead Giveaway (EP3884)

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

Tales of the Texas Rangers: The Blow Off (EP3878)

Tales of the Texas Rangers: The Blow Off (EP3878)

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

EP3872: Tales of the Texas Rangers: Wild Crop

EP3872: 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

EP3866: Tales of the Texas Rangers: Open and Shut

EP3866: 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

EP3860: Tales of the Texas Rangers: The Helping Hand

EP3860: 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

EP3854: Tales of the Texas Rangers: The White Elephant

EP3854: 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

EP3848: Tales of the Texas Rangers: Fugitive Trail

EP3848: 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

EP3842: Tales of the Texas Rangers: Plays for Keeps

EP3842: 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

EP3836: Tales of the Texas Rangers: The Wheelchair Killer

EP3836: 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

EP3830: Tales of the Texas Rangers: Shaft of Death

EP3830: 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

EP3824: Tales of the Texas Rangers: Joy Ride

EP3824: 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

EP3812: Tales of the Texas Rangers: Square Dance

EP3812: 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

EP3806: Tales of the Texas Rangers: Paid in Full

EP3806: 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

EP3800: Tales of the Texas Rangers: No Living Witness

EP3800: 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

EP3794: Tales of the Texas Rangers: Canned Death

EP3794: 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

EP3788: Tales of the Texas Rangers: Conspiracy

EP3788: 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

EP3782: Tales of the Texas Rangers: Bad Blood

EP3782: 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

EP3776: Tales of the Texas Rangers: Pressure

EP3776: 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

EP3770: Tales  of the Texas Rangers: Breakdown

EP3770: 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

EP3764: Tales of the Texas Rangers: Death by Adoption

EP3764: 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

EP3758:Tales of the Texas Rangers: Blind Justice

EP3758: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

EP3752: Tales of the Texas Rangers: The Trap

EP3752: 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

EP3746: Tales of the Texas Rangers: Sweet Harvest

EP3746: 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

EP3740:Tales of the Texas Ranger: The Hatchet

EP3740: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

EP3734: Tales of the Texas Rangers: Loggers Larceny

EP3734: 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

EP3716: Tales of the Texas Rangers: Deadhand Freight

EP3716: 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

EP3710: Tales of Texas Rangers: The Devil’s Share

EP3710: 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

EP3704: Tales of the Texas Rangers: Cactus Pear

EP3704: 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

EP3692: Tales of the Texas Rangers: Lucky Dollar

EP3692: 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

EP3686: Tales of the Texas Rangers: Room 114

EP3686: 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

EP3680: Tales of the Texas Rangers: Hanging by a Thread

EP3680: 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

EP3674: Tales of the Texas Rangers: Blood Relative

EP3674: 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

EP3668: Tales of the Texas Rangers: The White Suit

EP3668: 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

EP3662: Tales of the Texas Rangers: Soft Touch

EP3662: 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

EP3656: Tales of the Texas Rangers: Dead Giveaway

EP3656: 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

EP3644: Tales of the Texas Rangers: Living Death

EP3644: 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

EP3638: Tales of the Texas Rangers: Christmas Present

EP3638: 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

EP3632: Tales of the Texas Rangers: Clean Up

EP3632: 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

EP3626: Tales of the Texas Rangers: Candy Man

EP3626: 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

EP3620: Tales of the Texas Rangers: Dead or Alive

EP3620: 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

EP3614: Tales of the Texas Rangers: Plays for Keeps

EP3614: Tales of 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

EP3608: Tales of the Texas Rangers: The Open Range

EP3608: 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

EP3602: Tales of the Texas Rangers: Fools Gold

EP3602: 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

EP3596: Tales of the Texas Rangers: The Broken Spur

EP3596: 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

EP3584: Tales of Texas Rangers: Trigger Man

EP3584: 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

EP3578: Tales of the Texas Rangers: Apache Peak

EP3578: 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

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

EP3566: Tales of the Texas Rangers: Just a Number

EP3566: 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

EP3554: Squad Room: February 3, 1954

EP3554: Squad Room: February 3, 1954

A woman confessed to killing her abusive husband and then Lt. Douglas investigates a robbery gone bad that left a woman dead by the side of the road. Original Air Date: February 3, 1954 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 11, 2021 • 28:27

EP3548: Top Secrets of the FBI: The Case of the Vest Pocket Broadcasting Station

EP3548: Top Secrets of the FBI: The Case of the Vest Pocket Broadcasting Station

The FBI plans to catch a heroin ring using a brand new recording device that can be carried in a pocket. Audition Date: 1947 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 4, 2021 • 34:11

EP3542: The Silent Men: The Green Sedan

EP3542: The Silent Men: The Green Sedan

A federal agent searches for the source of counterfeit money. Original Air Date: May 28, 1952 Become one of our monthly patreon supporters at

Aug 28, 2021 • 35:52

EP3536: The Silent Men: Sabotage

EP3536: The Silent Men: Sabotage

A special agent working undercover as a waiter during World War II stumbles onto a scheme for a second Pearl Harbor. Original Air Date: May 21, 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 ...

Aug 21, 2021 • 34:48

EP3530: The Silent Men: Miracle Cure for Cancer

EP3530: The Silent Men: Miracle Cure for Cancer

A USPS special agent investigates fraudulent mail severely ill people living rural areas that their cancer can be cured by worthless powders. Original Air Date: May 14, 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 ...

Aug 14, 2021 • 34:20

EP3524: The Silent Men: Missing Masterpiece

EP3524: The Silent Men: Missing Masterpiece

An American agent partners with the French surete to find a stolen masterpiece. Original Air Date: May 7, 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 ...

Aug 7, 2021 • 35:14

EP3518: The Silent Men: Food and War

EP3518: The Silent Men: Food and War

America’s reputation is threatened when CARE packages to Italy are intercepted and delivered empty. Original Air Date: April 23, 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 ...

Jul 31, 2021 • 35:07

EP3512: The Silent Men: The Torch

EP3512: The Silent Men: The Torch

  A special investigator is called in when a military officer is murdered and severely burned. Original Air Date: April 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 ...

Jul 24, 2021 • 35:59

EP3500: The Silent Men: The College Fix

EP3500: The Silent Men: The College Fix

A federal agent goes undercover as a lecturer at a campus in hopes of breaking up a dope-pedalling ring. Original Air Date: April 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 ...

Jul 10, 2021 • 0:00

EP3494: The Silent Men: Trouble at Suez

EP3494: The Silent Men: Trouble at Suez

A special agent has got top secret microfilm, but is on his own to figure out how to get them to the U.S. consulate. Original Air Date: April 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 ...

Jul 3, 2021 • 32:00

EP3488: The Silent Men: Murder in Vienna

EP3488: The Silent Men: Murder in Vienna

A U.S. special agent is killed in Vienna in the Soviet zone before he can reveal what he knows about a smuggling operation. Original Air Date: March 26, 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 ...

Jun 26, 2021 • 35:44

EP3482: The Silent Men: Confess or Die

EP3482: The Silent Men: Confess or Die

A reporter friend of a special agent disappears in Eastern Europe and the agent goes behind the Iron Curtain to retrieve it. Original Air Date: March 19, 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 ...

Jun 19, 2021 • 39:14

EP3476: The Silent Men: Stolen Arsenal

EP3476: The Silent Men: Stolen Arsenal

A Special Agent travels to the Philippines to stop the shipment of stolen American weapons to Marxist guerillas. Original Air 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 ...

Jun 12, 2021 • 38:37

EP3470: The Silent Men: Blood Money

EP3470: The Silent Men: Blood Money

A special agent is called in when an entire warehouse of blood bound for Korea was stolen. Original Air 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 ...

Jun 5, 2021 • 33:13

EP3464: The Silent Men: The Big Kill

EP3464: The Silent Men: The Big Kill

An investigator for the Civil Aviation Administration gets a call warning of a bomb on a plane. Original Air 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 ...

May 29, 2021 • 40:25

EP3458: The Silent Men: The Gigantic Hoax

EP3458: The Silent Men: The Gigantic Hoax

A secret agent searches for two missing weapons designer who may have been kidnapped…or defected. Original Air Date: 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 ...

May 22, 2021 • 38:57

EP3452: The Silent Men: Little White Lies

EP3452: The Silent Men: Little White Lies

A Federal Agent tries to find out how a wealthy merchant is smuggling jewels into the country. Original AIr 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 ...

May 15, 2021 • 0:00

EP3446: The Silent Men: Visas for Sale

EP3446: The Silent Men: Visas for Sale

An immigration agent goes undercover to break a ring that’s smuggling illegal aliens cross the Southern Border. Original Air Date: 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 ...

May 8, 2021 • 38:04

EP3440: The Silent Men: Souvenirs of War

EP3440: The Silent Men: Souvenirs of War

An ATF agent tries to investigate a ring that’s illegally selling confiscated German guns. Original Air 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 ...

May 1, 2021 • 33:43

EP3434: The Silent Men: The Bogus G.I.

EP3434: The Silent Men: The Bogus G.I.

A Department of Defense Agent enlists the help of a mother of a soldier killed in action to capture the gang that conned her out of her life savings. Original Air 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…

Apr 23, 2021 • 36:37

EP3428: The Silent Men: Pirates, 20th Century Brand

EP3428: The Silent Men: Pirates, 20th Century Brand

A CIA special agent sets out to find Japanese gold stolen by airpirates. Original Air Date; 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 ...

Apr 17, 2021 • 33:23

EP3422: The Silent Men: Death and Taxes

EP3422: The Silent Men: Death and Taxes

A Treasury Agent goes undercover to try and find proof that a racketeer is evading taxes and then ends up a real spot when he finds out how he’s doing it. Original Air 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.…

Apr 10, 2021 • 0:00

EP3416: The Silent Men: The Roping of Joe Landis

EP3416: The Silent Men: The Roping of Joe Landis

A federal agent sets out to trap a printer and engraver who is suspected of counterfeiting. 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 ...

Apr 3, 2021 • 40:20

EP3410: The Silent Men: Heroin Source X

EP3410: The Silent Men: Heroin Source X

A Narcotics Bureau special agent travels to Turkey to find a source of heroin coming to the U.S. 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 ...

Mar 27, 2021 • 34:08

EP3404: The Silent Men: The Transatlantic Push

EP3404: The Silent Men: The Transatlantic Push

Two treasury agents head Europe to bust a criminal who took the life savings of a Holocaust survivor and exchanged it for counterfeit U.S. currency. 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 ...

Mar 20, 2021 • 34:08

EP3398: The Silent Men: Death in the Mail

EP3398: The Silent Men: Death in the Mail

A special agent for the post office journeys to Mexico to uncover the sources of a bomb sent in the mail to Washington, DC. 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 ...

Mar 13, 2021 • 32:48

EP3392: Silent Men: The Case of Rubber Gloves

EP3392: Silent Men: The Case of Rubber Gloves

A suspicious shipment of rubber gloves to a Spanish firm triggers a Commerce Department investigation. 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 ...

Mar 6, 2021 • 32:51

EP3386: The Silent Men: The Empire of Pip the Blind

EP3386: The Silent Men: The Empire of Pip the Blind

A narcotics agent goes undercover to bust a West Coast drug kingpin. 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 ...

Feb 27, 2021 • 36:10

EP3380: The Silent Men: The Big Sneak

EP3380: The Silent Men: The Big Sneak

An immigration agent travels to Sicily to prevent a deported mobster from re-entering the country. 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 ...

Feb 20, 2021 • 33:23

EP3320: Under Arrest: Max Kemp

EP3320: Under Arrest: Max Kemp

An old childhood friend of Captain Scott’s girlfriend is in town, but Captain Scott is suspicious because he’s serving as a driver for a known racketeer. Original Air Date: September 5, 1948 Become one of our monthly patreon supporters at patreon.greatdetectives.netSupport the show on a one-time basis at http://support.greatdetectives.net. Read more ...

Dec 12, 2020 • 36:54

EP3308: Under Arrest: Paris Road

EP3308: Under Arrest: Paris Road

Captain Scott tries to find the criminal who coerced him into allowing the theft of a famous Van Gogh Painting. Original Air Date: June 26, 1948 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 28, 2020 • 32:48

EP3302: Under Arrest: For a Pack of Cigarettes

EP3302: Under Arrest: For a Pack of Cigarettes

Captain Jim Scott tries to track down two hold up men, one of whom has a brutal streak. Original Air Date: June 6, 1948 Become one of our monthly patreon supporters at patreon.greatdetectives.net Support the show on a one-time basis at

Nov 21, 2020 • 35:51

EP3296: Indictment: The Grand Slam Heist

EP3296: Indictment: The Grand Slam Heist

The Assistant DA suspects a major fur robbery was an inside job. Original Air Date: September 1958 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 14, 2020 • 28:36

EP3284: Indictment: A Greek Tragedy

EP3284: Indictment: A Greek Tragedy

Following an anonymous tip, the Assistant District Attorney finds a cache of marijuana in the room of the college-bound son of a prominent Greek businessman. Original Air Date: Sometime between January 1956 and January 1959 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 31, 2020 • 28:59

EP3278: Indictment: The Witness Who Wasn’t

EP3278: Indictment: The Witness Who Wasn’t

The Assistant District Attorney tries to prove that a man who killed his wife committed murder and not manslaughter. Original Air Date: Between January 1956 and January 1959 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 24, 2020 • 32:50

EP3272: T-Man: The Big Mexican Dope

EP3272: T-Man: The Big Mexican Dope

After a T-Man is killed, Steve goes undercover as a drug dealer to find the top of an international drug ring. 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 17, 2020 • 0:00

EP3266: T-Man: Show Business is No Business

EP3266: T-Man: Show Business is No Business

Treasury Agent Steve Larsen investigates some counterfeiting and suspicion falls on a theatrical company that’s touring in a production of an awful play. Original Air Date: July 1, 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 10, 2020 • 34:15

EP3260: T-Man: The Case of the Bleeding Gold

EP3260: T-Man: The Case of the Bleeding Gold

Treasury Agent Dennis O’Brien goes to undercover to infiltrate a gang that’s counterfeiting gold coins. Audition Date: April 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 3, 2020 • 39:00

EP3254: Treasury Agent: Lady in Red

EP3254: Treasury Agent: Lady in Red

Treasury Agent Joe Lincoln tries to find a way to break a female blackmailer. Original Air Date: Possibly November 9, 1958 Support the show monthly at patreon.greatdetectives.net Support the show on a one-time basis at http://support.greatdetectives.net. Read more ...

Sep 26, 2020 • 0:00

EP3248: Treasury Agent: Know Your Money

EP3248: Treasury Agent: Know Your Money

A bartender puts the Treasury Department on the trail of some counterfeit money. Original Air Date: Between 1954 and 1957 Support the show on an ongoing basis at http://patreon.greatdetectives.net Support the show on a one-time basis at http://support.greatdetectives.net. Read more ...

Sep 19, 2020 • 34:41

EP3236: Treasury Agent: The Hate Racket

EP3236: Treasury Agent: The Hate Racket

The Treasury Department tries to infiltrate a nationwide network of hate groups. Original Air Date: April 14.1947 Support the show monthly at patreon.greatdetectives.net Support the show on a one-time basis at http://support.greatdetectives.net. Read more ...

Sep 5, 2020 • 37:14

EP3230: Police Blotter: Murder on the Fourth Floor

EP3230: Police Blotter: Murder on the Fourth Floor

Brad Peters investigates the murder of a theatrical agent. Original Air Date: 1957 Support the show monthly at patreon.greatdetectives.net Support the show on a one-time basis at http://support.greatdetectives.net. Read more ...

Aug 29, 2020 • 40:48

EP3225: Box 13: The Dead Man Walks

EP3225: Box 13: The Dead Man Walks

A woman asks Dan to find her missing ex-con Father. Original Air Date: 1948 Support the show monthly at patreon.greatdetectives.net Support the show on a one-time basis at http://support.greatdetectives.net. Mail a donation to: Adam Graham, PO Box 15913, Boise, Idaho 83715 Read more ...

Aug 24, 2020 • 35:53

EP3224: Dragnet: The Big Close

EP3224: Dragnet: The Big Close

‘ Friday and Smith investigate a murdered man found in a motel room. Original Air Date: September 20, 1955 Support the show monthly at patreon.greatdetectives.net Support the show on a one-time basis at http://support.greatdetectives.net. Read more ...

Aug 22, 2020 • 34:33

EP3218: Dragnet: The Big Daughter

EP3218: Dragnet: The Big Daughter

Friday and Smith investigate a house after getting a tip that the occupant has obtained 32 caps of Heroin. Original Air Date: September 13, 1955 Support the show monthly at patreon.greatdetectives.net Support the show on a one-time basis at http://support.greatdetectives.net. Read more ...

Aug 15, 2020 • 31:01

EP3212: Dragnet: The Big Ruling

EP3212: Dragnet: The Big Ruling

Friday and Smith search for the new source of heroin on the street. Original Air Date: September 6, 1955 Support the show monthly at patreon.greatdetectives.net Support the show on a one-time basis at http://support.greatdetectives.net. Read more ...

Aug 8, 2020 • 33:45

EP3200: Dragnet: The Big Fellow

EP3200: Dragnet: The Big Fellow

Friday and Smith search for dangerous wanted criminals who are also drug addicts. Original Air Date: August 30, 1955 Support the show monthly at patreon.greatdetectives.net Support the show on a one-time basis at http://support.greatdetectives.net. Read more ...

Jul 25, 2020 • 29:59

EP3194: Dragnet: The Big Blonde

EP3194: Dragnet: The Big Blonde

A businessman reports that a blonde woman and two accomplices conned him out of $40,000 Original Air Date: August 23, 1955 Support the show monthly at patreon.greatdetectives.net Support the show on a one-time basis at http://support.greatdetectives.net. Read more ...

Jul 18, 2020 • 34:25

EP3188: Dragnet: The Big Beer

EP3188: Dragnet: The Big Beer

Friday and Smith are called in when a night watchman finds a live-in employee murdered. Original Air Date: August 16, 1955 Support the show monthly at patreon.greatdetectives.net Support the show on a one-time basis at http://support.greatdetectives.net. Read more ...

Jul 11, 2020 • 29:23

EP3182: Dragnet: The Big Missus

EP3182: Dragnet: The Big Missus

The wife of a man who broke parole in Michigan wants the police to bring her husband in before he returns to a life of robbery. Original Air Date: August 9, 1955 Support the show monthly at patreon.greatdetectives.net Support the show on a one-time basis at http://support.greatdetectives.net. Read more ...

Jul 4, 2020 • 29:54

EP3176: Dragnet: The Big Sheet

EP3176: Dragnet: The Big Sheet

Friday and Smith investigate a drug store robbery. Original Air Date: August 2, 1955 Support the show monthly at patreon.greatdetectives.net Support the show on a one-time basis at http://support.greatdetectives.net. Read more ...

Jun 27, 2020 • 30:01

EP3170: Dragnet: The Big Housemaid

EP3170: Dragnet: The Big Housemaid

An elderly woman who’s known Frank Smith all her life has had her jewelry stolen by a housemaid. Original Air Date: July 26, 1955 Support the show monthly at patreon.greatdetectives.net Support the show on a one-time basis at http://support.greatdetectives.net. Read more ...

Jun 20, 2020 • 38:51

EP3164: Dragnet: The Big Bobo

EP3164: Dragnet: The Big Bobo

A woman reports that a police officer shook her down for $5,000 in order to get her husband out of prison. Original Air Date: July 19, 1955 Support the show monthly at patreon.greatdetectives.net Support the show on a one-time basis at http://support.greatdetectives.net. Read more ...

Jun 13, 2020 • 48:49

EP3158: Dragnet: The Big Genius

EP3158: Dragnet: The Big Genius

Friday and Smith investigate a report of a teenage boy stealing food. Original Air Date: July 12, 1955 Support the show monthly at patreon.greatdetectives.net Support the show on a one-time basis at http://support.greatdetectives.net. Read more ...

Jun 6, 2020 • 30:10

EP3152: Dragnet: The Big Rush

EP3152: Dragnet: The Big Rush

Friday and Smith investigate a series of tavern robberies. Original Air Date: July 5, 1955 Support the show monthly at patreon.greatdetectives.net Support the show on a one-time basis at http://support.greatdetectives.net. Read more ...

May 30, 2020 • 28:30

EP3146: Dragnet: The Big Convertible

EP3146: Dragnet: The Big Convertible

The only clue Friday and Smith have to a check forger is he left the scene of the crime driving a late model Ford convertible. Original Air Date: June 28, 1955 Support the show monthly at patreon.greatdetectives.net Support the show on a one-time basis at http://support.greatdetectives.net. Read more ...

May 23, 2020 • 33:45

EP3140 Dragnet: The Big Grab

EP3140 Dragnet: The Big Grab

Friday and Smith try to help catch the kidnapper of a six-year-old girl but have to deal with parents who are reluctant to call the police in. Original Air Date:June 21, 1955 Support the show monthly at patreon.greatdetectives.net Support the show on a one-time basis at http://support.greatdetectives.net. Read more ...

May 16, 2020 • 28:55

EP3134: Dragnet: The Big Fall Guy

EP3134: Dragnet: The Big Fall Guy

Friday and Smith search for a man who robbed two separate stores. Original Air Date: June 14, 1955 Support the show monthly at patreon.greatdetectives.net Support the show on a one-time basis at http://support.greatdetectives.net. Read more ...

May 9, 2020 • 30:05

EP3128: Dragnet: The Big Limp

EP3128: Dragnet: The Big Limp

Friday and Smith search for burglars who broke into a jewelry store and stole several valuable watches. Original Air Date: June 7, 1955 Support the show monthly at patreon.greatdetectives.net Support the show on a one-time basis at http://support.greatdetectives.net. Read more ...

May 2, 2020 • 31:07

EP3122: Dragnet: The Big Sisters

EP3122: Dragnet: The Big Sisters

An elderly woman reports a daring daylight burglary. Original Air Date: May 31, 1955 Support the show monthly at patreon.greatdetectives.net Support the show on a one-time basis at http://support.greatdetectives.net. Read more ...

Apr 25, 2020 • 31:43

EP3116: Dragnet: The Big Siege

EP3116: Dragnet: The Big Siege

Friday and Smith search for a bank robber. Original Air Date: May 24, 1955 Support the show monthly at patreon.greatdetectives.net Support the show on a one-time basis at http://support.greatdetectives.net. Read more ...

Apr 18, 2020 • 32:31

EP3098: Dragnet: The Big Revision

EP3098: Dragnet: The Big Revision

Friday and Smith investigate a $200,000 house burglary. Original Air Date: May 10, 1955 Support the show monthly at patreon.greatdetectives.net Support the show on a one-time basis at http://support.greatdetectives.net. Read more ...

Mar 28, 2020 • 30:36

EP3092: Dragnet: The Big Mamma

EP3092: Dragnet: The Big Mamma

A secretary reports her boss missing. Friday and Smith suspect he’s a crooked promoter. Original Air Date:May 3, 1955 Support the show monthly at patreon.greatdetectives.net Support the show on a one-time basis at http://support.greatdetectives.net. Read more ...

Mar 21, 2020 • 29:45

EP3086: Dragnet: The Big Child

EP3086: Dragnet: The Big Child

Friday and Smith investigate the suspicious death of a two year old child. Original Air Date: April 26, 1955 Support the show monthly at patreon.greatdetectives.net Support the show on a one-time basis at http://support.greatdetectives.net. Read more ...

Mar 14, 2020 • 33:38

EP3080: Dragnet: The Big Deal

EP3080: Dragnet: The Big Deal

‘ Friday and Smith investigate a series of car thefts. Original Air Date: April 19, 1955 Support the show monthly at patreon.greatdetectives.net Support the show on a one-time basis at http://support.greatdetectives.net. Read more ...

Mar 7, 2020 • 31:54

EP3074: Dragnet: The Big Tie

EP3074: Dragnet: The Big Tie

Friday and Smith investigate a burglary where several hand-painted ties were stolen. Original Air Date: April 12, 1955 Support the show monthly at patreon.greatdetectives.net Support the show on a one-time basis at http://support.greatdetectives.net. Read more ...

Feb 29, 2020 • 31:54

EP3069: Box 13: The Haunted Artist

EP3069: Box 13: The Haunted Artist

An artist comes to Dan for help because he believes a ghost is breaking into his apartment at night and altering his painting. Original Air Date: February 6, 1948 Support the show monthly at patreon.greatdetectives.net Support the show on a one-time basis at http://support.greatdetectives.net. Mail a donation to: Adam Graham, PO Box 15913, Boise, Idaho…

Feb 24, 2020 • 33:04

EP3068: Dragnet: The Big No Tooth

EP3068: Dragnet: The Big No Tooth

Friday and Smith investigate a series of Sunday hold-ups of hotels. Original Air Date: April 5, 1955 Support the show monthly at patreon.greatdetectives.net Support the show on a one-time basis at http://support.greatdetectives.net. Read more ...

Feb 22, 2020 • 29:06

EP3062: Dragnet: The Big Death

EP3062: Dragnet: The Big Death

Friday and Smith investigate the death of an unassuming man in a hotel. Original Air Date: March 29, 1955 Support the show monthly at patreon.greatdetectives.net Support the show on a one-time basis at http://support.greatdetectives.net. Read more ...

Feb 15, 2020 • 0:00

EP3056: Dragnet: The Big Talk

EP3056: Dragnet: The Big Talk

An out of town watch salesman reports being robbed of his entire case. Original Air Date: March 22, 1955 Support the show monthly at patreon.greatdetectives.net Support the show on a one-time basis at http://support.greatdetectives.net. Read more ...

Feb 8, 2020 • 30:51

EP3050: Dragnet: The Big Set

EP3050: Dragnet: The Big Set

Friday and Smith search for muggers who pick men coming up to bars as their victims. Original Air Date: March 15, 1955 Support the show monthly at patreon.greatdetectives.net Support the show on a one-time basis at http://support.greatdetectives.net. Read more ...

Feb 1, 2020 • 28:13

EP3044: Dragnet: The Big Father

EP3044: Dragnet: The Big Father

Friday and Smith get a clue from a postman in a series of daylight burglaries. Original Air Date: March 8, 1955 Support the show monthly at patreon.greatdetectives.net Support the show on a one-time basis at http://support.greatdetectives.net. Read more ...

Jan 25, 2020 • 29:51

EP3038: Dragnet: The Big Set-Up

EP3038: Dragnet: The Big Set-Up

Friday and Smith try to break up a drug ring. Original Air Date: March 1, 1955 Support the show monthly at patreon.greatdetectives.net Support the show on a one-time basis at http://support.greatdetectives.net. Read more ...

Jan 18, 2020 • 27:58

EP3032: Dragnet: The Big Slug

EP3032: Dragnet: The Big Slug

Friday and Smith search for a robber who was shot while committing the crime. Original Air Date: February 22, 1955 Support the show monthly at patreon.greatdetectives.net Support the show on a one-time basis at http://support.greatdetectives.net. Read more ...

Jan 11, 2020 • 27:23

EP3020: Dragnet: The Big Hat

EP3020: Dragnet: The Big Hat

Friday and Smith search for a diamond robber. Original Air Date: February 15, 1955 ‘ Support the show monthly at patreon.greatdetectives.net Support the show on a one-time basis at http://support.greatdetectives.net. Read more ...

Dec 28, 2019 • 31:00

EP3014: Dragnet: The Big Little Jesus

EP3014: Dragnet: The Big Little Jesus

Friday and Smith try to find a statue of the child Jesus stolen from a natvity scene on Christmas Eve. Original Air Date: December 22, 1953 Support the show monthly at patreon.greatdetectives.net Support the show on a one-time basis at http://support.greatdetectives.net. Read more ...

Dec 21, 2019 • 34:38

EP3008: Dragnet: The Big Gap

EP3008: Dragnet: The Big Gap

A pawn broker believes a man was caught in a scam and may be dangerous as he bought a gun before leaving the pawnshop. Original Air Date: February 8, 1955 Support the show monthly at patreon.greatdetectives.net Support the show on a one-time basis at http://support.greatdetectives.net. Read more ...

Dec 14, 2019 • 33:06

EP3002: Dragnet: The Big Bar (TV Soundtrack)

EP3002: Dragnet: The Big Bar (TV Soundtrack)

Friday and Smith hunt for an armed robber who often kills his victims. Soundtrack of a TV episode aired on October 14, 1954 based on a radio play that aired November 10, 1949. Support the show monthly at patreon.greatdetectives.net Support the show on a one-time basis at http://support.greatdetectives.net. Read more ...

Dec 7, 2019 • 31:09

EP2996: Dragnet: The Big Bird

EP2996: Dragnet: The Big Bird

Friday and Smith search for a burglar who breaks into homes and kills any pet birds. Original Air Date: February 1, 1955 Support the show monthly at patreon.greatdetectives.net Support the show on a one-time basis at http://suppor Read more ...

Nov 30, 2019 • 29:38

EP2990: Dragnet: The Big Bounce

EP2990: Dragnet: The Big Bounce

Friday and Smith search for a man passing bad checks using the name of a dead actor. Original Air Date: January 25, 1955 Support the show monthly at patreon.greatdetectives.net Support the show on a one-time basis at http://support.greatdetectives.net. Read more ...

Nov 23, 2019 • 32:09

EP2984: Dragnet: The Big Token

EP2984: Dragnet: The Big Token

Friday and Smith search for a robber who shot and killed a man during a robbery. Original Air Date: January 18, 1955 Support the show monthly at patreon.greatdetectives.net Support the show on a one-time basis at http://support.greatdetectives.net. Read more ...

Nov 16, 2019 • 31:07

EP2978: Dragnet: The Big Complex

EP2978: Dragnet: The Big Complex

Friday and Smith find a series of burglaries was committed by a troubled youth. Original Air Date: January 11, 1955 Support the show monthly at patreon.greatdetectives.net Support the show on a one-time basis at http://support.greatdetectives.net. Read more ...

Nov 9, 2019 • 31:38

Dragnet: The Big Mug

Dragnet: The Big Mug

Friday and Smith search for the men behind a series of strong-arm robberies. Original Air Date: January 4, 1955 Support the show monthly at patreon.greatdetectives.net Support the show on a one-time basis at http://support.greatdetectives.net. Read more ...

Nov 2, 2019 • 35:29

Dragnet: The Big Underground

Dragnet: The Big Underground

Friday and Smith investigate a series of inexplicable burglaries Original Air Date: December 28, 1954 Support the show monthly at patreon.greatdetectives.net Support the show on a one-time basis at http://support.greatdetectives.net. Read more ...

Oct 26, 2019 • 30:48

EP2960: Dragnet: The Big Lens

EP2960: Dragnet: The Big Lens

Friday and Smith go to Georgia Street Receiving Hospital to investigate the case of a woman who was kidnapped. Support the show monthly at patreon.greatdetectives.net Support the show on a one-time basis at http://support.greatdetectives.net. Read more ...

Oct 19, 2019 • 30:40

EP2954: Dragnet: The Big Dig

EP2954: Dragnet: The Big Dig

A woman reports her sister missing and suspects her brother-in-law of being responsible. Original Air Date: December 7, 1954 Support the show monthly at patreon.greatdetectives.net Support the show on a one-time basis at http://support.greatdetectives.net. Read more ...

Oct 12, 2019 • 0:00

Dragnet: The Big Gone

Dragnet: The Big Gone

Friday and Smith investigate a robbery where a security man shot and apparently killed one of two robbers. However, the apparently dead man disappears. Original Air Date: November 30, 1954 Support the show monthly at patreon.greatdetectives.net Support the show on a one-time basis at http://support.greatdetectives.net. Read more ...

Oct 5, 2019 • 35:32

EP2942: Dragnet: The Big Switch

EP2942: Dragnet: The Big Switch

Friday and Smith investigate the murder of a man whose watch and ring were stolen Original Air Date: November 23, 1954 Support the show monthly at patreon.greatdetectives.net Support the show on a one-time basis at http://support.greatdetectives.net. Read more ...

Sep 28, 2019 • 29:38

Dragnet: The Big Dog

Dragnet: The Big Dog

An elderly man sits on a porch brandishing a shotgun and promising to kill the man who poisoned his fourteen year-old dog. Original Air Date: November 16, 1954 Support the show monthly at patreon.greatdetectives.net Support the show on a one-time basis at http://support.greatdetectives.net. Read more ...

Sep 21, 2019 • 31:45

Dragnet: The Big Coins

Dragnet: The Big Coins

Friday and Smith search for a burglar who sets houses on fire after stealing items of minimal value. Original Air Date: November 9, 1954 Support the show monthly at patreon.greatdetectives.net Support the show on a one-time basis at http://support.greatdetectives.net. Read more ...

Sep 14, 2019 • 31:43

Dragnet: The Big Locker

Dragnet: The Big Locker

Friday and Smith catch a man outside a pawn shop with a thousand dollar emerald ring. Original Air Date: November 2, 1954 Support the show monthly at patreon.greatdetectives.net Support the show on a one-time basis at http://support.greatdetectives.net. Read more ...

Sep 7, 2019 • 0:00

Dragnet: The Big Key

Dragnet: The Big Key

Friday and Smith investigate a series of drug store robberies. Original Air Date: October 26, 1954 Support the show monthly at patreon.greatdetectives.net Support the show on a one-time basis at http://support.greatdetectives.net. Read more ...

Aug 31, 2019 • 29:46

Dragnet: The Big Mannikin

Dragnet: The Big Mannikin

A woman reports her husband missing. Original Air Date: October 19, 1954 Support the show monthly at patreon.greatdetectives.net Support the show on a one-time basis at http://support.greatdetectives.net. Read more ...

Aug 24, 2019 • 34:44

EP2906: Dragnet: The Big Tar Baby

EP2906: Dragnet: The Big Tar Baby

A man reports his wife kidnapped but withdraws the report in a way that makes Friday suspicious. Original Air Date: October 12, 1954 Support the show monthly at patreon.greatdetectives.net Support the show on a one-time basis at http://support.greatdetectives.net. Read more ...

Aug 17, 2019 • 30:41

Dragnet: The Big Handsome Bandit

Dragnet: The Big Handsome Bandit

Friday and Smith investigate a series of hold ups. Original Air Date: October 5, 1954 Support the show monthly at patreon.greatdetectives.net Support the show on a one-time basis at http://support.greatdetectives.net. Read more ...

Aug 10, 2019 • 0:00

Dragnet: The Big Bible

Dragnet: The Big Bible

A man appears to have committed suicide in a locked room, but one piece of evidence suggests a murder may have occurred. Original Air Date: September 28, 1954 Support the show monthly at patreon.greatdetectives.net Support the show on a one-time basis at http://support.greatdetectives.net. Read more ...

Aug 3, 2019 • 30:20

Dragnet: The Big Try

Dragnet: The Big Try

A young man confesses to a hit and run. Friday and Smith have to verify if the story is true. Original Air Date: September 21, 1954 Support the show monthly at patreon.greatdetectives.net Support the show on a one-time basis at http://support.greatdetectives.net. Read more ...

Jul 27, 2019 • 31:28

Dragnet: The Big Cut

Dragnet: The Big Cut

$5,000 in watches is stolen from a jewelry store. Original Air Date: September 14, 1954 Support the show monthly at patreon.greatdetectives.net Support the show on a one-time basis at http://support.greatdetectives.net. Read more ...

Jul 20, 2019 • 32:52

Dragnet: The Big Trunk

Dragnet: The Big Trunk

Friday and Smith searching for a missing divorcee. Original Air Date: September 7, 1954 Support the show monthly at patreon.greatdetectives.net Support the show on a one-time basis at http://support.greatdetectives.net. Read more ...

Jul 13, 2019 • 0:00

Dragnet: The Big Office

Dragnet: The Big Office

Friday and Smith work a weekend shift at the business office. Original Air Date: August 31, 1954 Support the show monthly at patreon.greatdetectives.net Support the show on a one-time basis at http://support.greatdetectives.net. Read more ...

Jul 6, 2019 • 0:00

Dragnet: the Big Shock

Dragnet: the Big Shock

Friday and Smith investigate a series of tunnel burglaries. Original Air Date: August 24, 1954 Support the show monthly at patreon.greatdetectives.net Support the show on a one-time basis at http://support.greatdetectives.net. Read more ...

Jun 29, 2019 • 38:32

EP2858: Dragnet: The Big Cad

EP2858: Dragnet: The Big Cad

An addict provides Friday and Smith a lead in a case of stolen morphine. Original Air Date: August 17, 1954 Support the show monthly at patreon.greatdetectives.net Support the show on a one-time basis at http://support.greatdetectives.net. Read more ...

Jun 22, 2019 • 32:34

EP2852: Dragnet: The Big Missus

EP2852: Dragnet: The Big Missus

The wife of a escaped parolee from Michigan comes to Friday and Smith to bring her husband in for his own good. Original Air Date: August 9, 1955 Get your, “Joe Friday never said: “Just the facts, ma’am” t-shirt at http://friday.greatdetectives.net Support the show monthly at patreon.greatdetectives.net Support the show on a one-time basis at…

Jun 15, 2019 • 0:00

Dragnet: The Big Rod

Dragnet: The Big Rod

Friday and Smith search for the driver of a souped up car who hit a woman and left her for dead. Original Air Date: March 16, 1954 Get your, “Joe Friday never said: “Just the facts, ma’am” t-shirt at http://friday.greatdetectives.net Support the show monthly at patreon.greatdetectives.net Support the show on a one-time basis at http://support.greatdetectives.net.…

Jun 14, 2019 • 0:00

Dragnet: The Big Casing

Dragnet: The Big Casing

A woman is found dead of a gunshot wound, the husband claims it was suicide but the evidence seems to point towards murder. Original Air Date: May 3, 1951 Get your, “Joe Friday never said: “Just the facts, ma’am” t-shirt at http://friday.greatdetectives.net Support the show monthly at patreon.greatdetectives.net Support the show on a one-time basis…

Jun 12, 2019 • 0:00

EP2848: Dragnet: The Big Betty

EP2848: Dragnet: The Big Betty

Joe Friday and Ben Romero go after a gang of conmen who are victimizing the families of recently deceased people. Original Air Date: November 23, 1950 Get your, “Joe Friday never said: “Just the facts, ma’am” t-shirt at http://friday.greatdetectives.net Get your copy of All I Needed to Know I Learned from Dragnet for 99 cents…

Jun 11, 2019 • 0:00

Dragnet: Production 6 (a.k.a Red Light Bandit)

Dragnet: Production 6 (a.k.a Red Light Bandit)

Friday and Romero hunt for a brutal bandit who robs and beats people while impersonating a police officer. Original Air Date: July 14, 1949 Get your, “Joe Friday never said: “Just the facts, ma’am” t-shirt at http://friday.greatdetectives.net Get your copy of All I Needed to Know I Learned from Dragnet for 99 cents this week…

Jun 10, 2019 • 0:00

Dragnet: The Big Red Parts One and Two

Dragnet: The Big Red Parts One and Two

Following a tip from an informant, Friday goes undercover to bust up a new narcotics ring. Original Air Dates: January 3 and 10, 1952 Get your Joe Friday never said “Just the facts, ma’am” t-shirt at http://friday.greatdetectives.net Get my ebook, All I Needed to Know I Learned from Dragnet this week for 99 cents in…

Jun 9, 2019 • 0:00

Dragnet: The Big Wish

Dragnet: The Big Wish

A boy comes into Juvenile division asking for help to break an addiction. Original Air Date: August 10, 1954 Support the show monthly at patreon.greatdetectives.net Support the show on a one-time basis at http://support.greatdetectives.net. Read more ...

Jun 8, 2019 • 30:56

Dragnet: The Big Stand

Dragnet: The Big Stand

Friday and Smith investigate the murder of a man on a street corner. Original Air Date: August 3, 1954 Support the show monthly at patreon.greatdetectives.net Support the show on a one-time basis at http://support.greatdetectives.net. Read more ...

Jun 1, 2019 • 33:21

Dragnet: The Big Match

Dragnet: The Big Match

Friday and Smith have one clue to the identity of a robber of an auction house: a partially spent matchbook. Original Air Date: July 27, 1954 Support the show monthly at patreon.greatdetectives.net Support the show on a one-time basis at http://support.greatdetectives.net. Read more ...

May 25, 2019 • 37:36

Dragnet: The Big Heel

Dragnet: The Big Heel

Friday and Smith investigate a series of burglaries where costume jewelry has been stolen. They believe a juvenile is behind it and the only clue is an unusual shoeprint. Original Air Date: July 20, 1954 Support the show monthly at patreon.greatdetectives.net Support the show on a one-time basis at http://support.greatdetectives.net. Read more ...

May 18, 2019 • 33:42

EP2822: Dragnet: The Big Rescue

EP2822: Dragnet: The Big Rescue

Friday and Smith’s investigation of a robbery is complicated when one of the robbers is broken out along with a murder suspect. Original Air Date: July 13, 1954 Support the show monthly at patreon.greatdetectives.net Support the show on a one-time basis at http://support.greatdetectives.net. Read more ...

May 11, 2019 • 31:57

Dragnet: The Big Search

Dragnet: The Big Search

Frank and Joe search for a kidnapped teenage girl. Original Air Date: July 6, 1954 Support the show monthly at patreon.greatdetectives.net Support the show on a one-time basis at http://support.greatdetectives.net. Read more ...

May 4, 2019 • 30:59

EP2810: Dragnet: The Big Chick

EP2810: Dragnet: The Big Chick

Friday goes undercover to find out who’s behind low grade heroin that’s been hitting the streets. Original Air Date: June 29, 1954 Support the show monthly at patreon.greatdetectives.net Support the show on a one-time basis at http://support.greatdetectives.net. Read more ...

Apr 27, 2019 • 31:21

EP2804: Dragnet: The Big Customer

EP2804: Dragnet: The Big Customer

Friday and Smith search for a pair of robbers. Original Air Date: June 22, 1954 Support the show monthly at patreon.greatdetectives.net Support the show on a one-time basis at http://support.greatdetectives.net. Read more ...

Apr 20, 2019 • 31:32

Dragnet: The Big Cat

Dragnet: The Big Cat

Friday and Smith for a jaguar missing from a traveling carnival Original Air Date: June 15, 1954 Support the show monthly at patreon.greatdetectives.net Support the show on a one-time basis at http://support.greatdetectives.net. Read more ...

Apr 13, 2019 • 30:34

EP2792: Dragnet: The Big Student

EP2792: Dragnet: The Big Student

Friday and Smith investigate a bank robbery. Original Air Date: June 8, 1954 Support the show monthly at patreon.greatdetectives.net. Support the show on a one-time basis at http://support.greatdetectives.net. Read more ...

Apr 6, 2019 • 32:00

Dragnet: The Big Cowboy

Dragnet: The Big Cowboy

Friday and Smith deal with a man in a house, firing his gun in his residential neighborhood. Original Air Date: June 1, 1954 Support the show monthly at patreon.greatdetectives.net Support the show on a one-time basis at http://support.greatdetectives.net. Read more ...

Mar 30, 2019 • 28:55

EP2780: Dragnet: The Big Watch

EP2780: Dragnet: The Big Watch

Friday and Smith search for a man who committed a market robbery. Original Air Date: May 25, 1954 Support the show monthly at patreon.greatdetectives.net Support the show on a one-time basis at http://support.greatdetectives.net. Read more ...

Mar 23, 2019 • 31:19

Dragnet: The Big Help

Dragnet: The Big Help

A convicted check forger offers to help Friday and Smith catch the gang behind a string of fake payroll checks being cashed. Original Air Date: May 18, 1954 Support the show monthly at patreon.greatdetectives.net Support the show on a one-time basis at http://support.greatdetectives.net. Read more ...

Mar 16, 2019 • 0:00

Dragnet: The Big Stop

Dragnet: The Big Stop

Friday and Smith investigate the shooting of a traffic officer at a stop. Original Air Date: May 4, 1954 Support the show monthly at patreon.greatdetectives.net Support the show on a one-time basis at http://support.greatdetectives.net. Read more ...

Mar 2, 2019 • 33:31

EP2750: Dragnet: The Big Lift

EP2750: Dragnet: The Big Lift

Friday and Smith investigate a series of high-priced shop-lifting incidents. Original Air Date: April 27, 1954 Support the show monthly at patreon.greatdetectives.net Support the show on a one-time basis at http://support.greatdetectives.net. Read more ...

Feb 16, 2019 • 32:43

EP2744: Dragnet: The Big Net

EP2744: Dragnet: The Big Net

Friday and Smith organize a massive manhunt for a robber who targets women. Original Air Date: April 20, 1954 Support the show monthly at patreon.greatdetectives.net Support the show on a one-time basis at http://support.greatdetectives.net. Read more ...

Feb 9, 2019 • 40:17

EP2738: Dragnet: The Big Note

EP2738: Dragnet: The Big Note

Friday receives a note from a young woman promising a tip on drugs being provided to a minor. Original Air Date: April 13, 1954 Support the show monthly at patreon.greatdetectives.net Support the show on a one-time basis at http://support.greatdetectives.net. Read more ...

Feb 2, 2019 • 32:59

EP2732: Dragnet: The Big Saw

EP2732: Dragnet: The Big Saw

Friday and Smith investigate a bank robbery. Original Air Date: April 6, 1954 Support the show monthly at patreon.greatdetectives.net Support the show on a one-time basis at http://support.greatdetectives.net. Read more ...

Jan 26, 2019 • 35:31

EP2726: Dragnet: The Big Confession

EP2726: Dragnet: The Big Confession

A man comes in and confesses to murder. Friday and Smith to have to verify if the confession is true. Original Air Date: March 30, 1954 Support the show monthly at patreon.greatdetectives.net Support the show on a one-time basis at http://support.greatdetectives.net. Read more ...

Jan 19, 2019 • 35:00

EP2720: Dragnet: The Big Mustache

EP2720: Dragnet: The Big Mustache

Friday and Smith investigate a store robbery. Original Air Date: March 23, 1954 Support the show monthly at patreon.greatdetectives.net Support the show on a one-time basis at http://support.greatdetectives.net. Read more ...

Jan 12, 2019 • 32:30

EP2714: Dragnet: The Big Rod

EP2714: Dragnet: The Big Rod

Friday and Smith search for the driver of a souped up car who hit a woman and left her for dead. Original Air Date: March 16, 1954 Support the show monthly at patreon.greatdetectives.net Support the show on a one-time basis at http://support.greatdetectives.net. Read more ...

Jan 5, 2019 • 32:30

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