The Big Story: Death in the Family (EP4977)

The Big Story: Death in the Family (EP4977)

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: Murder on the High Seas (EP4946) [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 31:48
Today’s Mystery: The Saint meets an actress on a cruise ship who fears her for her life, with good reason. Original Radio Broadcast Date: September 18, 1949 Originating from Hollywood Starring: Vincent Price as Simon Tem…
Dragnet: The Big Red, Part Two (EP4944) [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 43:47
Today’s Mystery: Having busted the small-time carriers in a drug ring, Friday has to capture the man behind the operation by carrying on pretending to be an undercover drug dealer. Original Radio Broadcast Date: January…
The Big Story: The Corn Cob Killer (EP4942) [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 30:46
Today’s Mystery: A reporter wants his paper to run a story identifying the murderer of a river boy, when no body has been found and there’s no evidence he was murdered. Original Radio Broadcast: October 26, 1949 Originat…
Dragnet: The Big Red, Part One (EP4939) [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 41:02
Today’s Mystery: Friday goes undercover as a narcotics buyer after getting a tip from an informant about a new narcotics ring operating in LA. Original Radio Broadcast Date: January 3, 1952 Originating from Hollywood Sta…
The Big Story: The Loneliest Man on Earth (EP4937) [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 42:07
Today’s Mystery: Reporter Ray Sprigle undertakes an effort to free a man who claims to have been wrongfully convicted of murder at the plea of his ex-wife. Original Radio Broadcast: October 12, 1949 Originating from New…
Dragnet: The Big Sorrow (EP4934) [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 38:39
Today’s Mystery: Joe mourns the death of his partner Ben Romero as he joins the search for two escaped robbers. Original Radio Broadcast Date: December 27, 1951 Originating from Hollywood Starring: Jack Webb as Sergeant…
The Big Story: The Poison Pen Murders (EP4932) [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 40:07
Today’s Mystery: A reporter with a reputation for making errors tries to solve the murder of a laundry owner. Original Radio Broadcast: July 20, 1949 Originating from New York Starring: Jackson Beck as Tom Mercer; Barbar…
Dragnet: The Big Overtime (EP4929) [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 40:12
Today’s Mystery: The daughter of a banker is kidnapped from her business school. Original Radio Broadcast Date: December 13, 1951 Originating from Hollywood Starring: Jack Webb as Sergeant Joe Friday; Barton Yarborough a…
The Big Story: Bitterest Man on Earth (EP4927) [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 33:11
Today’s Mystery: A reporter tries to get justice for a man who claims to have been mistaken for someone else. Original Radio Broadcast: June 8, 1949 Originating from New York Support the show monthly at https://patreon.g…
Dragnet: The Big Canaries (EP4924) [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 32:52
Today’s Mystery: A mother is found murdered in her home. Original Radio Broadcast Date: December 6, 1951 Originating from Hollywood Starring: Jack Webb as Sergeant Joe Friday; Barton Yarborough as Sergeant Ben Romero; Jo…