Episodes

  • Counterspy: The Camera-Happy Crook (A0082)

    Counterspy: The Camera-Happy Crook (A0082)
    Apr 25 2026
    Today's Adventure: A gang of bank robbers pretend to be a film crew as a cover for a robbery.

    Original Radio Broadcast: May 30, 1948

    Originating in New York

    Starring Don McLaughlin as David Harding, Mandel Kramer as Peters

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    38 mins
  • Yours Truly Johnny Dollar: The Lake Mead Matter (EP4960)

    Yours Truly Johnny Dollar: The Lake Mead Matter (EP4960)
    Apr 24 2026
    Today's Mystery: Johnny is sent to Lake Mead near Las Vegas to investigate the disappearance of an insured where foul play is suspected.

    Original Radio Broadcast Date: March 22, 1959

    Originated from Hollywood

    Stars: Bob Bailey as Johnny Dollar, Lawrence Dobkin, Bartlett Robinson, Frank Nelson, Harry Bartell, Gil Stratton Jr.

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    33 mins
  • Dragnet: The Big Court (EP4959)

    Dragnet: The Big Court (EP4959)
    Apr 23 2026
    Today's Mystery: Friday and Romero assist with the prosecution of a robbery case, but they lack faith in the case.

    Original Radio Broadcast Date: January 24, 1952

    Originating from Hollywood

    Starring: Jack Webb as Sergeant Joe Friday; Barney Phillips as Sergeant Ed Jacobs; Herb Butterfield; Vic Perrin

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    36 mins
  • Broadway's My Beat: The Alex Raymond Murder Case (EP4958)

    Broadway's My Beat: The Alex Raymond Murder Case (EP4958)
    Apr 22 2026
    Today's Mystery: A toy inventor is implicated in the murder of his boss.

    Original Radio Broadcast Date: November 17, 1951

    Originating from Hollywood

    Starring: Larry Thor as Lieutenant Danny Clover; Charles Calvert as Sergeant Gino Tartaglia

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    38 mins
  • The Big Story: Murder and the Frustrated Father (EP4957)

    The Big Story: Murder and the Frustrated Father (EP4957)
    Apr 21 2026
    Today's Mystery: A jealous father's response to his daughter's surprise engagement leads to tragedy.

    Original Radio Broadcast: January 4, 1950

    Originating from New York

    Starring: Grant Richards as Sam Melnick; Melba Rae; Ethel Remey; Kathleen Nidday; Humphrey Davis; Bill Smith; Beryl Firestone

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    33 mins
  • The Saint: The Case of the Unhappy Homicide (EP4956)

    The Saint: The Case of the Unhappy Homicide (EP4956)
    Apr 20 2026
    Today's Mystery:A meek man asks Simon to prove that he murdered his business partner.

    Original Radio Broadcast Date: November 6, 1949

    Originating from Hollywood

    Starring: Vincent Price as Simon Templar; Betty Lou Gerson; Stanley Farrar; Ted Osborne; Lawrence Dobkin; Tom Brown

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    31 mins
  • Cloud Nine: Visiting Famous Radio Detectives (Encore) (EP4955e)

    Cloud Nine: Visiting Famous Radio Detectives (Encore) (EP4955e)
    Apr 19 2026
    A man travels via Cloud Nine to an office building where all the world’s famous radio detectives work and is mistaken for Sam Spade and hired to find a woman’s murderer if she’s killed.

    Original Air Date: July 21, 1950

    Originating in Chicago

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    35 mins
  • Three For Adventure: Roundhouse Rosie and the Siamese Cats (Encore) (A0080)

    Three For Adventure: Roundhouse Rosie and the Siamese Cats (Encore) (A0080)
    Apr 18 2026
    Three Adventurers (played by Jack Webb, Elliot Lewis, and Barton Yarborough) arrive in New Orleans to locate a valuable black opal

    Audition Date: 1949

    Originating in Hollywood

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    37 mins