The Saint: The Death of the Saint (EP4991)

The Saint: The Death of the Saint (EP4991)

Author: Adam Graham June 8, 2026 Duration: 33:15
Today’s Mystery: A mysterious woman arrives at Simon Templar’s apartment claiming that ruthless pursuers are after her life and begging for his help. Before long, The Saint finds himself caught between rival groups hunting a seemingly worthless whiskey glass that may hold the key to exposing a notorious fugitive from the Second World War. Original…

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 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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