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

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

Author: Adam Graham|Old Time Radio Detective Host April 21, 2026 Duration: 33:29
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

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Each weekday, Adam Graham opens the archive to the thrilling world of mid-century audio suspense with The Great Detectives of Old Time Radio. This daily series is a direct line to a time when crackling dials and tense narration filled living rooms, presenting a full mystery drama from the genre's golden age every Monday through Saturday. You'll hear the definitive voices of classic investigators at work, from the suave deductions of The Falcon to the methodical procedure of Dragnet, alongside the unique perspectives of Charlie Chan, the streetwise stories of Broadway's My Beat, and the detailed expense reports of Yours Truly, Johnny Dollar. It’s a carefully curated rotation designed to showcase the variety and depth of old-time radio detective fiction. Whether it's for a commute, a lunch break, or a nightly ritual, this podcast delivers a complete, immersive story in each episode, letting the atmospheric sound design and sharp dialogue build the case. Tune in for a consistent dose of intrigue and nostalgia, where every episode is a standalone journey into a meticulously crafted audio world.
Author: Language: English Episodes: 100

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Dragnet: The Big Court (EP4959) [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 35:46
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Broadway's My Beat: The Alex Raymond Murder Case (EP4958) [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 37:54
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The Saint: The Case of the Unhappy Homicide (EP4956) [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 30:52
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Cloud Nine: Visiting Famous Radio Detectives (Encore) (EP4955e) [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 35:04
A man travels via Cloud Nine to an office building where all the world’s famous radio detectives work and is mistaken for Sam Spade and hired to find a woman’s murderer if she’s killed.Original Air Date: July 21, 1950Ori…
The Line Up: The Senile Slugging Case (Encore) (EP4954) [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 30:59
Today's Mystery: Guthrie investigates a series of brutal muggings that have targeted elderly victims.Original Air Date: September 12, 1951Originating in HollywoodStarring: William Johnstone as Lt. Ben Guthrie and Barton…
Richard Diamond: The Hatpin Murder Case (Encore) (EP4953) [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 30:49
An Oklahoma rancher brings Diamond to solve the death of his brother.Rebroadcast Date: August 16, 1953Originating in HollywoodStarring: Dick Powell as Richard Diamond and Barton YarboroughSupport the show monthly at patr…
Jeff Regan: The Lady with the Golden Hair (Encore) (EP4952) [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 35:38
Today's Mystery: A rich make-up artist hires International to protect him from someone who’s trying to kill him.Original Radio Broadcast Date: July 31, 1948Originating in HollywoodStarring: Jack Webb as Jeff Regan and Ba…