The Big Story: Murder and the Frustrated Father (EP4957)

The Big Story: Murder and the Frustrated Father (EP4957)

Author: Adam Graham April 21, 2026 Duration: 33:28
Today’s Mystery: A jealous father’s response to his daughter’s surprise engagement leads to tragedy. Original Radio Broadcast: January 4, 1950 Originating from New York Starring: Grant Richards as Sam Melnick; Melba Rae; Ethel Remey; Kathleen Nidday; Humphrey Davis; Bill Smith; Beryl Firestone

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
Dragnet: The Big In-Laws (EP4834) [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 32:22
Today’s Mystery: Joe Friday and Ben Romero investigate a series of truck hijackings. Original Radio Broadcast Date: August 23, 1951 Originating from Hollywood Starring: Jack Webb a Read more ...
Cloak and Dagger: War of Words (A0030) [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 33:01
Today’s Adventure: Two OSS agents have to carry forged orders for a Japanese camp commander through a Burman jungle. Original Radio Broadcast: September 1, 1950
Dragnet: The Big Winchester (EP4929) [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 34:31
Today’s Mystery: An elderly man is found shot to death in his home. While it initially looks like a suicide, there’s reason to think it might be a homicide. Original Radio Broadcast Date: Read more ...
Cloak and Dagger: The Black Radio (A0028) [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 36:23
Today’s Adventure: An OSS agent parachutes into Germany to team up with a local operative to run an underground broadcast to undermine the Nazi propoganda. Original Radio Bro Read more ...
Dragnet: The Big Screen (EP4824) [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 33:04
Today’s Mystery: Joe Friday and Ben Romero investigate a an epidemic of crooked TV repairmen. Original Radio Broadcast Date: August 9, 1951 Originating from Hollywood Starring: Jac Read more ...
Cloak and the Dagger: The Norweigan Incident (A0026) [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 35:35
Today’s Adventure: Two OSS Agents go into occupied Norway to blow up a key Nazi-controlled bridge. Original Radio Broadcast: August 20, 1950 Originating from Ne Read more ...
Dragnet: The Big Late Script (EP4819) [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 32:27
Today’s Mystery: Friday and Romero are called in to investigate the kidnapping of a local businessman. Original Radio Broadcast Date: July 26, 1951 Originating from Hollywood Starr Read more ...
Cloak and Dagger: Roof of the World (A0024) [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 33:46
Today’s Adventure: A husband and wife team of geologists are recruited by the IRS to journey into Tibet to seek the favor of the Dalai Lama. They find themselves in competiti Read more ...
Dragnet: The Big Sophomore (EP4814) [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 32:30
Today’s Mystery: Joe Friday investigates a series of petty robberies in neighborhood stores where the shopkeepers suspect a high school boy. Original Radio Broadcast Date: July 19, 1951 O Read more ...
Cloak and Dagger: A Recommendation from Rommel (A0022) [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 35:35
Today’s Adventure: An OSS agent in Italy finds himself in a compartment on the train has been double-booked, and his travel companion is General Rommel. Original Radio Read more ...