The Big Story: Puritan Morality and Violent Death (EP4987)

The Big Story: Puritan Morality and Violent Death (EP4987)

Author: Adam Graham|Old Time Radio Detective Host June 2, 2026 Duration: 35:31
Today's Mystery: Reporter Albert Prince investigates the strange death of a respected Hartford meteorologist whose apparent chloroform overdose hides a deeply troubled private life. As Prince digs deeper into the scientist’s bizarre occult interests and fractured marriage, he begins to suspect the quiet widow may know far more than she first admits.

Original Radio Broadcast: October 18, 1950

Originating in New York

Featuring Bob Dryden as Albert Prince.Also featuring Agnes Young, Amsie Strickland, Walter Greaza, and Luis Van Rooten.

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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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