The Saint: The Death of the Saint

The Saint: The Death of the Saint

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 Radio Broadcast Date: July 16, 1950

Originating from Hollywood

Starring: Vincent Price as Simon Templar Also featuring Sammy Hill, Lou Merrill, Gil Stratton Jr., Charlie Lung, Ed Max, and Ted de Corsia

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Step back into the golden age of radio with The Saint Presented by the Great Detectives of Old Time Radio. Host Adam Graham curates a complete collection of every circulating episode from this classic series, offering a direct line to mid-20th century suspense and charm. While the suave and cunning Simon Templar, better known as The Saint, is the constant, his voice changes across the run. Listeners will primarily hear the distinctive, charismatic performance of Vincent Price in the title role, but will also discover episodes featuring the talents of Tom Conway and Barry Sullivan. Each installment is presented as a standalone audio drama, preserving the original atmosphere, suspenseful scores, and clever storytelling that defined the era. This podcast is a dedicated archive for enthusiasts of vintage radio and detective fiction, providing a convenient way to experience the entire available saga of the adventurous rogue-turned-crime-fighter. It’s more than a simple replay; it’s a curated journey through the soundscape of classic entertainment, one mysterious case at a time.
Author: Language: English Episodes: 66

The Saint Presented by the Great Detectives of Old Time Radio
Podcast Episodes
The Saint: Strange Bedfellows [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 34:00
Original Release Date: July 20, 2015The Saint is called in to investigate the disappearance of the Mayor’s son. Original Air Date: April 15, 1951Support the show monthly at patreon.greatdetectives.netSupport the show on…
The Saint: The Ghost Who Came to Dinner [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 32:46
Original Release Date: July 13, 2015In a country house, Simon encounters a cabbie who claimed to see ghosts dressed like people who lived 200 years ago. Original Air Date: April 8, 1951Support the show monthly at patreon…
The Saint: Simon Carries the Ivy [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 34:19
Original Release Date: July 6, 2015The Saint investigates a series of poisoned pen letters set to men who are thought to be interested in a lovely co-ed. Original Air Date: April 1, 1951Support the show monthly at patreo…
The Saint: Formula for Death [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 34:43
Original Release Date: June 29, 2015The Saint gets a new tailored jacket back with a bullet hole and a formula demanded by a man with a weight problem. Original Air Date: March 25, 1951Support the show monthly at patreon…
The Saint: The Birds and Bees of East Orange [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 33:45
Original Release Date: June 22, 2015A woman who owns a circulating library reports to Simon that someone is checking out, “The Birds and Bees of East Orange” and when Simon goes to investigate, he finds the book gone and…
The Saint: Button, Button [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 32:29
Original Release Date: June 15, 2015The Saint is called by a wealthy man who tells him to go home. The Saint is then knocked out and finds his host missing. Original Air Date: March 11, 1951Support the show monthly at pa…
The Saint: The What-Not that Got Hot [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 31:40
Original Release Date: June 8, 2015The Saint and Louie witness the Saint’s house being robbed and the Saint is set on to a series of deaths. Original Air Date: March 4, 1951Support the show monthly at patreon.greatdetect…
The Saint: The Big Swindle [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 36:01
Original Release Date: June 1, 2015A man shows up with a bag of money and claims to have amnesia. Original Air Date: February 25, 1951Support the show monthly at patreon.greatdetectives.netSupport the show on a one-time…
The Saint: The Next of Kin [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 34:51
Original Release Date: May 25, 2015A mobster is shot and killed when clueing the Saint in that a notorious dead mobster isn’t dead. Original Air Date: February 18, 1951Support the show monthly at patreon.greatdetectives.…
The Saint: The Bride Who Lost Her Groom [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 32:31
Original Release Date: May 18, 2015Louie brings a bride whose groom didn’t show up for the wedding. Original Air Date: February 11, 1951Support the show monthly at patreon.greatdetectives.netSupport the show on a one-tim…