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Choice Classic Radio Detectives | Old Time Radio

Choice Classic Radio
New York City
Sherlock Holmes
Los Angeles
Federal Bureau Of Investigation
The Saint
Equitable Life Assurance Society
Richard Diamond
The Shadow
Chesterfield
San Francisco
Dragnet
New York, United States
London
Clipper Craft
Yours Truly, Johnny Dollar
Johnny Dollar
London, United Kingdom
Broadway
Equitable Life Assurance Society Of the United States
Union Oil Company

Old time radio fans! Choice Classic Radio brings to you old time radio’s greatest detectives! Each day we feature a program chosen from the most popular shows of the period. So sit back and enjoy the best detectives The Golden Age of Radio has to offer!

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Choice Classic Radio presents Sherlock Holmes, featuring today’s episode titled “Professor Moriarty and the Diamond Jubilee.”

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Choice Classic Radio presents Sherlock Holmes, featuring today’s episode titled “The Case of the Cradle That Rocked Itself.”

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Choice Classic Radio presents The Shadow, featuring today’s episode titled “Murder in E Flat.”

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Choice Classic Radio presents Mr. and Mrs. North, featuring today’s episode titled “The Contagious Confession.”

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Recent Guests

Mr. Perkins
Importer who travels into jungles and becomes entangled in the plots, later revealed as the bandits' informant
Episode: Dangerous Assignment: Nazi Fugitive 02/03/1951
Roger Fielding
Frances Fielding's brother
Fielding family
Episode: Boston Blackie: The Frances Fielding Murder 04/30/1946
Kay Glenn
Catherine Glen's sister, involved in the frame
Fielding family / secretary network
Episode: Boston Blackie: The Frances Fielding Murder 04/30/1946
Buck Digby
Assassin hired to kill Simmons, later revealed as a false lead in the investigation.
Rodney's associate
Episode: Philo Vance: Million Dollar Murder Case 03/15/1949
Paula Winslow
Voice actress heard as Hazel in the cast
Radio cast
Episode: Broadway Is My Beat: The Joseph Brady Case 01/17/1953
Chudley Stoner
Fictional murder-story writer who seeks Holmes's help
Strand Magazine (implied)
Episode: Sherlock Holmes: Murder in the Locked Room 06/09/1947
Claire Wayne
Mrs. Carter's niece
Cresdale, New York
Episode: The Saint: The What-Not What Got Hot 03/04/1951
Chick Pelley
Ambitious young criminal and pupil under Lawton
Lawless associates (fictional)
Episode: This Is Your FBI: The Big Shakedown 10/18/1946
Martha Kane
A German-speaking agent assisting in Berlin
OSS/Intelligence (implied)
Episode: Dangerous Assignment: Berlin Kidnapping Ring 12/09/1950

Reviews

4.6 out of 5 stars from 430 ratings
  • Good, clean entertainment

    Really enjoying these old radio shows! They are clean and classy and downright funny! Thank you for putting these out there!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Ilovespinach
    United States6 months ago
  • Lots of great shows

    Great variety and lots of posts. Thanks for posting so many great shows!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    MarkT333
    United States6 months ago
  • A fan

    Love your choices. Do you have any Charlie Chan, Mr Moto, Mr Keen?

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    ahwah
    United States9 months ago
  • Startling Ad Volume

    The ad in the middle of the show is *startlingly loud* because volume is turned up to hear the show clearly. Can we please move the ad to start or finish and not smack dab in the middle? Startles tf out of me every time! 😅

    Apple Podcasts
    3
    🪰🐉
    United States10 months ago
  • Good selection

    I love the variety of shows you present! Not just the usual suspects.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    NotherGoldie
    United Statesa year ago

Listeners Say

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Feedback suggests branding and sponsorships feel period-appropriate and authentic.
Appreciation for the authentic, nostalgic feel and clever plotting keeps fans engaged.
A few listeners request fewer interruptions and more consistent audio quality across episodes.
Ad breaks are a recurring disruption for some listeners, with mixed reception.
Listeners appreciate the variety of era-detective offerings and solid sound quality.

Chart Rankings

How this podcast ranks in the Apple Podcasts, Spotify and YouTube charts.

Apple Podcasts
#9
United States/Arts/Performing Arts
Apple Podcasts
#43
United States/Arts
Apple Podcasts
#8
Canada/Arts/Performing Arts
Apple Podcasts
#25
Canada/Arts
Apple Podcasts
#29
United Kingdom/Arts/Performing Arts
Apple Podcasts
#246
United Kingdom/Arts

Talking Points

Recent interactions between the hosts and their guests.

The Shadow: The Reincarnation of Michael 07/17/1938
Q: How does The Shadow do it?
The Shadow explains that secrecy is part of his method, but the emphasis is on outsmarting criminals and protecting the innocent, rather than revealing a simple trick. In the episode's interview segment, the host presses for details, but The Shadow maintains that his methods are a secret.
Richard Diamond, Private Detective: The Jerome J. Jerome Case 09/17/1949
Q: Do you think his story about the body had any truth behind it?
He told me he was a millionaire, a G-man, owned a mink farm, and was gonna marry Miss America.
Broadway Is My Beat: The Lily Nelson Murder Case 10/06/1951
Q: What was Lily Nelson like, according to her psychiatrist?
The psychiatrist felt that Lily was too wrapped up in herself to have harmed herself, suggesting she had a narcissistic personality and didn't have the capacity for love.
Sherlock Holmes: The Amateur Mendicant Society 04/02/1945 (Rathbone & Bruce)
Q: What do you suppose AMS stands for?
Dr. Watson speculates that it may refer to the Amateur Mask Society, while Holmes thinks it stands for Amateur Mendicant Society.
Broadway Is My Beat: The Mary Demming Murder Case 08/14/1950
Q: What motives might someone have to kill Mary Demming?
Jealousy over her popularity and personal relationships could lead someone to harm her.

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What is Choice Classic Radio Detectives about and what kind of topics does it cover?

A sampler of classic detective and mystery radio, with a focus on widely loved franchises and standalone whodunits from the Golden Age of radio. Episodes span noir-influenced narratives, forensic sleuthing, and high-stakes crime capers, often featuring witty banter, sharp deductions, and period-appropriate sponsorships. The compilation underscores strong storytelling through character-driven plots, intricate alibis, and clever twists, offering fans of vintage radio a broad spectrum of atmosphere, mood, and deduction. A notable strength is the longevity and variety of detectives profiled, from hard-edged investigators to stylish sleuths, making it appealing to listeners who enjoy old-school radio drama with a sense of nostalgia and craftsman... more

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1. Mr. Perkins
2. Roger Fielding
3. Kay Glenn
4. Buck Digby
5. Paula Winslow
6. Chudley Stoner
7. Claire Wayne
8. Chick Pelley

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