NBC University Theater: The Purloined Letter (EP1008)

NBC University Theater: The Purloined Letter (EP1008)

Author: Adam Graham|Old Time Radio Detective Host August 14, 2025 Duration: 35:51
Release Date: July 25, 2013

A blackmailing count steals a compromising letter from a noble lady.

Original Air Date: September 17, 1948

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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
Podcast Episodes
Nick Carter: The Case of the Wandering Macaroni (EP1488) [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 24:02
Release Date: February 05, 2015Nick and Patti are sent to obtain a macaroni dish.Original Air Date: July 20, 1947Support the show monthly at https://patreon.greatdetectives.netSupport the show on a one-time basis at http…
Philip Marlowe: The Lady Killer (EP1487) [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 32:29
Release Date: February 04, 2015A handsome young man tries to hire Marlowe but is murdered before Marlowe takes the case.Original Air Date: August 20, 1949Support the show monthly at https://patreon.greatdetectives.netSup…
Crime and Peter Chambers: The Bank Teller Murder (EP1486) [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 27:06
Release Date: February 03, 2015The wife of an accused embezzler turns to Peter Chambers for help.Original Air Date: July 20, 1954Support the show monthly at https://patreon.greatdetectives.netSupport the show monthly at…
The Saint: The Horrible Hamburger (EP1485) [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 32:40
Release Date: February 02, 2015Simon and Louie get lost in Westchester County and stop for a hamburger, only to find a corpse after leaving.Original Air Date: September 10, 1950Support the show monthly at https://patreon…
Dragnet: The Big Escape (EP1484) [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 33:43
Release Date: January 31, 2015A friend of Joe’s is arrested for a robbery in which Ben was shot.Original Air Date: January 5, 1950Support the show monthly at https://patreon.greatdetectives.netSupport the show monthly at…
Yours Truly Johnny Dollar: The Bum Steer Matter (EP1483) [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 33:42
Release Date: January 30, 2015Johnny is called in by a fan of the radio show to gather “atmosphere” from his ranch. When Johnny makes it out, the man who called him is dead.Original Air Date: October 6, 1957Support the s…
Nick Carter: The Case of the Missing Piano Player (EP1482) [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 30:25
Release Date: January 29, 2015Nick is called in to investigate a crooked roulette wheel and discovers a mystery surrounding a missing piano player.Original Air Date: July 13, 1947Support the show monthly at https://patre…
Philip Marlowe: The Indian Giver (EP1481) [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 32:05
Release Date: January 28, 2015Marlowe investigates a case of stolen pottery and as usual someone gets killed.Original Air Date: August 13, 1949Support the show monthly at https://patreon.greatdetectives.netSupport the sh…
Crime and Peter Chambers: Murder at the Masquerade Party (EP1480) [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 28:02
Release Date: January 27, 2015Peter Chambers is hired to go to a masquerade party to protect to a man who’s planning to buy an expensive. Murder ruins a wonderful evening.Original Air Date: July 13, 1954Support the show…
The Saint: The Baseball Murder (EP1479) [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 31:37
Release Date: January 26, 2015The father of a hot pitching prospect calls the Saint in to protect his son from gamblers.Original Air Date: September 3, 1950Support the show monthly at https://patreon.greatdetectives.netS…