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Boston Blackie| Great Detectives of Old Time Radio Mystery Dramas

Adam Graham
Boston Blackie
Inspector Faraday
Rinso
Murder
Pearls
Ruby
World War II
Crime
Black Market
Gordon Jewelry Shop
Mrs. Phillips
Manchester Museum
Wentworth Diamonds
Murder Of John Walters
Mary Wesley
John Richards
Pete Wilson
Larry Brown
George Digby
Alice Manletter

Boston Blackie was created by writer Jack Boyle as a jewel thief and safecracker with a heart of gold. The character was featured in nine silent films. In 1941, Blackie returned to film in the era of talkies.Much like the Saint, the character reformed from a thief into a detective. Blackie was always Inspector Farraday’s prime suspect in any major crime. The films were very popular with fourteen f... more

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Original Release Date: August 2, 2018

A woman comes to Blackie after helping her fiancé hide his late wife’s body, afraid that she will be next.

Original Air Date: August 13, 1947

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Original Release Date: July 26, 2018

Blackie sends an underworld figure to Farraday to provide a tip on the activities of the butcher mob. The figure is caught by the mob and sells Blackie out.

Original Air Date: August 6, 1947

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Original Release Date: July 19, 2018

Blackie and Farraday try to find out who murdered the mayor.

Original Air Date: July 30, 1947

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Original Release Date: July 12, 2018

An artist makes a perfect wax statue of Boston Blackie, which plays into a plot of two local mobsters to protect their turf from a mob boss from the midwest.

Original Air Date: July 23, 1947

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Recent Guests

Percy Wayne
Owner of a wax museum, mastermind behind the wax-dummy plot
Wayne Wax Museum
Episode: Boston Blackie: Boston Blackie In Wax
Vivian Crane
A woman who reports hearing moans in the Rogers house
Episode: Boston Blackie: The Aggie Rogers Murder
Duke Collins
A radio singer who was threatened and attacked
Episode: Boston Blackie: The Duke Collins Murder
Guy Lombardo
Famous bandleader and guest on the show
Guy Lombardo and His Royal Canadians
Episode: Boston Blackie: The Song Request Thefts

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Adam Graham
Host of The Great Detectives of Old Time Radio Mystery Dramas featuring circulating episodes of Boston Blackie.

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4.6 out of 5 stars from 32 ratings
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    Canada5 years ago

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Boston Blackie:The Walter Peters Murder Mix-Up
Q: How come your name was on the identification card found on that body?
Walter knew that my name would bring Faraday on the run, that's why he put the name on his identification card and put it in his brother's pocket.

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Fans of classic detective radio enjoy sharp banter, clever plots, and era-specific atmosphere. Episodes center on intricate whodunits, deft misdirection, and the charismatic sleuth navigating crime with wit and a touch of old-time flair. This show is likely to appeal to listeners who love vintage crime drama, period storytelling, and well-crafted mysteries, with a track record of strong host-led presentation and a steady stream of self-contained cases. A standout appeal is the host's deep archival knowledge and consistent delivery of circulating episodes, which can attract both longtime fans and newcomers to curated old-time radio mysteries.

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Boston Blackie launched 5 years ago and published 214 episodes to date. You can find more information about this podcast including rankings, audience demographics and engagement in our podcast database.

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2. Vivian Crane
3. Duke Collins
4. Guy Lombardo

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