NBC – The Great Detectives of Old Time Radio

NBC – The Great Detectives of Old Time Radio

Author: Adam Graham Language: English Episodes: 100
Step into a world where every shadow holds a secret and every crackle of the radio dial promises a new mystery. Host Adam Graham curates NBC-The Great Detectives of Old Time Radio, a journey back to the golden age of audio drama where iconic sleuths from the airwaves take center stage once more. This isn't just a collection of old recordings; it's an immersive experience into the crafted soundscapes of classic crime fiction. Each episode presents a complete, vintage detective story as originally broadcast, featuring legendary characters whose clever deductions and sharp wit defined a genre. You'll hear the tense footsteps, the slamming of desk drawers, and the hard-boiled dialogue that made these programs so compelling. The podcast serves as both entertainment and a living archive, celebrating the artistry of radio performance and storytelling from a bygone era. For fans of drama, fiction, and the performing arts, tuning in offers a chance to appreciate the narrative foundations that influence so much of today's media. So, settle in and let the static transport you to a time where the solution was always just a clue away, and the great ones are indeed back in action.
Episodes
Cloak and Dagger: The Brenner Pass Story (A0006) [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 34:30
Today’s Adventure: An OSS agent undertakes a secret mission to blow up a highway in Italy to block the escape of the Germans. Original Radio Broadcast: June 4, 1950 Originating from New York Starring: Boris Aplon; Hester…
Dragnet: The Big Blast (EP4768) [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 41:51
Today’s Mystery: A woman is shot in bed while sleeping with her seven-year-old son. Original Radio Broadcast Date: May 17, 1951 Originating from Hollywood Starring: Jack Webb as Sergeant Joe Friday; Barton Yarborough as…
The Falcon: The Case of the Strawberry Blonde (EP4765) [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 35:27
Today’s Mystery: A woman working for the Communist Party in Paris tries to get her husband to steal notes on a sensitive meeting. Original Radio Broadcast Date: September 14, 1952 Originating from New York Starred: Les D…
Cloak and Dagger: The Trojan Horse (A0004) [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 34:35
Today’s Adventure: A French agent of the OSS takes a singer to Casablanca to feed inaccurate information to the Nazis. Original Radio Broadcast: May 28, 1950 Originating from New York Starring: Jane White; Raymond Edward…
Dragnet: The Big Drills [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 33:32
Today’s Mystery: Friday investigates a series of safe burglaries at a string of markets. Original Radio Broadcast Date: May 10, 1951 Originating from Hollywood Starring: Jack Webb as Sergeant Joe Friday; Barton Yarboroug…
The Falcon: The Case of the Jack of Diamonds (EP4760) [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 34:35
Today’s Mystery: In London, Waring gets involved in a case of blackmail that turns into murder. Original Radio Broadcast Date: September 7, 1952 Originating from New York Starring: Les Damon as The Falcon; Francis Chaney…
Cloak and Dagger: Frank Baker’s Story (A0002) [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 35:52
Today’s Adventure: An American OSS agent who parachuted into Germany tries to figure out how he made a mistake. Original Radio Broadcast Date: May 7, 1950 Originating from New York Starring: Joseph Julian; Dolly Haas; Ra…
Dragnet: The Big Casing (EP4758) [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 42:53
Today’s Mystery: A woman is found shot in her apartment. The husband insists it’s suicide, but the evidence seems to point to murder. Original Radio Broadcast Date: May 3, 1951 Originating from Hollywood Starring: Jack W…
The Falcon: The Case of the Careless Corpse (EP4755) [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 31:15
Today’s Mystery: Waring is sent to Berlin to recruit a scientist to the American cause but Communist Agents send an imposter to kidnap the scientist. Original Radio Broadcast Date: August 31, 1952 Originating from New Yo…
Dragnet: The Big Saint (EP4748) [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 32:50
Today’s Mystery: A spate of thefts of GM cars leads Friday and Romero to investigate a particular salvage yard. Original Radio Broadcast Date: April 26, 1951 Originating from Hollywood Starring: Jack Webb as Sergeant Joe…

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