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Old Time Radio Mystery Specials

Old Time Radio Mystery Specials

By: Adam Graham
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 Enjoy a series of unusual episodes of the Great Detectives of Old Time Radio including old time radio mystery movie adaptations from the Lux Radio Theater, Screen Guild Theater, and similar programs. As well as episodes Escape, Suspense, and Murder Clinic, along with some truly different programs including Roy Rogers, Mayor of the Town, Superman, and Cavalcade of America. Also comparisons of how two detective programs handle the same story.Commentary Copyright 2009-Present Art Entertainment & Performing Arts
Episodes
  • Suspense: The Crowd

    Suspense: The Crowd
    Mar 27 2026
    Original Release Date: June 16, 2012

    A police lieutenant hunts a murderer whose crimes are always accompanied by a crowd. Original Air Date: September 27, 1950

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    33 mins
  • The Silent Men: The Big Kill and Night Beat: Ellen (Twice-Told Tale)

    The Silent Men: The Big Kill and Night Beat: Ellen (Twice-Told Tale)
    Mar 8 2026
    Today's 1st Mystery: An investigator for the Civil Aviation Administration gets a call warning of a bomb on a plane.

    Original Radio Broadcast: February 3, 1952

    Originating in Hollywood

    Starring Douglas Fairbanks, Jr.

    Today's 2nd Mystery: Randy receives a tip that there’s a bomb on a plane to Denver.

    Original Air Date: September 4, 1952

    Originating in Hollywood

    Starring Frank Lovejoy as Randy Stone

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    1 hr and 7 mins
  • Screen Guild Theater: The Glass Key

    Screen Guild Theater: The Glass Key
    Mar 1 2026
    Today's Story: The best friend and top lieutenant of a political boss finds himself in the midst of a murder that threatens his boss's career.

    Original Air Date: July 22, 1946

    Originating from Hollywood

    Starring: Alan Ladd; Marjorie Reynolds; Ward Bond

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    36 mins
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