Casebook of Gregory Hood: The Sad Clown (EP1222)

Casebook of Gregory Hood: The Sad Clown (EP1222)

Author: Adam Graham|Old Time Radio Detective Host April 21, 2026 Duration: 33:16
Release Date: April 01, 2014

Tommy, the Sad Clown gives Greg proof of theft and smuggling and then is killed in front of an audience of circus goers.

Original Air Date: October 7, 1946

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Join host Adam Graham as he picks up the thread from his first collection, diving back into the rich archive of classic mystery broadcasts. Great Detectives of Old Time Radio Volume 2 is a curated journey through seasons four to six of his long-running series, originally released from 2012 to 2015. This volume picks up right where the last one ended, immediately continuing with the adventures of Frank Race before moving on to other iconic sleuths from the golden age of audio. Across these episodes, you'll hear nearly a thousand individual stories, each one a preserved artifact of a time when drama unfolded solely through sound and imagination. The podcast is structured as a chronological walk, following these detective programs from their earliest available cases all the way to their final radio appearances. It’s a deep, systematic exploration for anyone fascinated by the history of entertainment, the art of storytelling, or simply the timeless appeal of a well-crafted whodunit. Graham serves as your knowledgeable guide through this vast collection, offering context and appreciation for these performances without getting in the way of the suspenseful tales themselves. Listening feels like uncovering a treasure trove, one crackling episode at a time, full of intrigue, atmosphere, and the distinctive charm of old-time radio craftsmanship.
Author: Language: English Episodes: 100

Great Detectives of Old Time Radio Volume 2|Mystery Audio Dramas
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Nick Carter: Murder on Mad Mountain (EP1164) [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 33:17
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The Casebook of the Gregory Hood: The Black Museum (EP1162) [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 32:42
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The Line Up: The Buggered Bunco Boys (EP1160) [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 31:50
Release Date: January 18, 2014Guthrie investigates a series of con jobs done on grieving families.Original Air Date: November 12, 1952Support the show monthly at https://patreon.greatdetectives.netSupport the show on a o…
Nick Carter: The Slingshot Murder (EP1158) [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 31:51
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