The Big Story: Death in the Family

The Big Story: Death in the Family

Author: Adam Graham May 19, 2026 Duration: 0:00
Today’s Mystery: Two children are murdered, apparently killed by their father in a murder-suicide, but a reporter senses that something is wrong. Original Radio Broadcast: June 21, 1950 Originating from New York Starring: Larry Haines as William Noble; Barbara Weeks; Bill Smith; Bob Dryden Support the show monthly at https://patreon.greatdetectives.net Patreon Supporter of the Day:…

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.
Author: Language: en-us Episodes: 100

NBC – The Great Detectives of Old Time Radio
Podcast Episodes
The Saint:  Sonata for a Slayer (EP4976) [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 33:12
Today’s Mystery: A man asks Simon to investigate a case where a talented pianist’s life is endangered by Beethoven, but then is murdered himself. Original Radio Broadcast Date: June 18, 1950 Originating from Hollywood St…
Dragnet: The Big Phone Call (EP4974) [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 32:09
Todays Mystery: Friday and Jacobs confront a jewelry store owner with evidence that he was behind a jewelry robbery. Original Radio Broadcast Date: February 14, 1952 Originating from Hollywood Starred: Jack Webb as Serge…
The Big Story: Shotgun and Fatal Accident (EP4972) [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 30:56
Today’s Mystery: A wealthy man claims that his wife was accidentally killed by a shotgun. A reporter searches for evidence that the wife was murdered. Original Radio Broadcast: July 12, 1950 Originating from New York Sta…
The Saint: The Sinister Sneeze (EP4971) [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 35:14
Today’s Mystery: At the request of a sneezing woman on a bus, Simon tries to protect a very bad boxer who finds himself an unexpected favorite in his fight against a much better boxer. Original Radio Broadcast Date: June…
Dragnet: The Big Honeymoon (EP4969) [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 31:26
Today’s Mystery: Joe Friday and Ed Jacobs hunt down a con man who marries women for their money and leaves them. Original Radio Broadcast Date: February 7, 1952 Originating from Hollywood Starring: Jack Webb as Sergeant…
The Big Story: New Facts About a 26-Year Frame-Up (EP4967) [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 32:22
Today’s Mystery: Reporter Ralph Goll becomes suspicious of the results of a murder case when he learns that the detective involved had later been convicted of graft and the sheriff at the time had committed suicide befor…
Dragnet: The Big Almost No Show (EP4964) [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 32:37
Today’s Mystery: Friday and Jacobs investigate a woman’s report of her brother’s disappearance. Original Radio Broadcast Date: January 31, 1952 Originating from Hollywood Starring: Jack Webb as Sergeant Joe Friday; Barne…
The Big Story: Gambling and Divorce Mean Murder (EP4962) [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 31:59
Today’s Mystery: A reporter investigates the murder of a real estate developer who was killed after taking a prospective client to a property. Original Radio Broadcast: January 11, 1950 Originating from New York Starring…
The Saint: The Case of the Blonde Who Lost Her Head (EP4961) [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 31:57
Today’s Mystery: The Saint encounters a blonde woman who claims to have lost her memory and is mixed up in a murder. Original Radio Broadcast Date: November 13, 1949 Originating from Hollywood Starring: Vincent Price as…
Dragnet: The Big Court (EP4959) [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 35:45
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 Sergean…