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Choice Classic Radio Detectives | Old Time Radio

Choice Classic Radio
New York City
Los Angeles
Sherlock Holmes
Equitable Life Assurance Society
The Saint
Rocky Fortune
Federal Bureau Of Investigation
Dragnet
London, United Kingdom
Nero Wolfe
Richard Diamond Private Detective
Boston
FBI
New York, United States
Philo Vance
Frank Sinatra
Johnny Dollar
San Francisco, United States
London
Boston Blackie

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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Louis Spence
A guest antagonist introduced as the criminal mastermind with a bomb
fictional city criminal
Episode: Richard Diamond, Private Detective: Louis Spence Case 03/05/1950
Dr. Sterndale
The land hunter and explorer, guest investigator
Dr. Sterndale's African explorations
Episode: Sherlock Holmes: The Adventure of the Devil's Foot 01/13/1947 (Conway & Bruce)
Dr. Manners
Personal physician for Martin Reeve
St. Pancras/ Carlisle connection mentioned
Episode: Sherlock Holmes: The Adventure of the Grand Old Man 12/21/1946
John H. Morris
Commissioner in charge of the Juvenile Aid Bureau, NYPD
New York City Police Department
Episode: The Shadow: The Reincarnation of Michael 07/17/1938
Mindy Lane
TV show star and Mindy Lane's Daily TV show host
Mindy Lane Productions
Episode: Rocky Fortune: Companion to a Chimp 12/15/1953
Ralph Bentley
Store employee who called the police and provides initial details
Bentley Appliance Company
Episode: Dragnet: The Big Beer 08/16/1955
Stuart Irwin
Actor guest introduced as a star
Episode: Yours Truly, Johnny Dollar: The Look Before the Leap Matter 02/28/1960
Gareth Abernetty
Guest visitor staying at the village who reveals information and motive
Episode: Sherlock Holmes: The Strange Death of Mrs. Abernetty 11/30/1946 (Conway & Bruce)
Rose Abernetty
Granddaughter involved in the luncheon plot and later confession
Episode: Sherlock Holmes: The Strange Death of Mrs. Abernetty 11/30/1946 (Conway & Bruce)

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John Wall
Host of the program and announcer on this episode

Reviews

4.6 out of 5 stars from 404 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 States2 months ago
  • Lots of great shows

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

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    MarkT333
    United States3 months ago
  • A fan

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

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    ahwah
    United States5 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 States6 months ago
  • Good selection

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

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    NotherGoldie
    United States8 months ago

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Audio quality and restoration are top concerns for some episodes.
Many impressions note the shows are clean, entertaining, and nostalgic for the era.
Listeners praise the variety and quality of old-time detective stories.
Ads and pacing get mixed reactions, with some wanting fewer mid-episode interruptions.

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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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Frequently Asked Questions About Choice Classic Radio Detectives

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

A collection focused on classic detective and mystery radio, featuring a rotating lineup of hard-boiled and noir-tinged dramas from mid-20th century broadcasts. Listeners can expect sharp banter, clever alibis, twists, and era-appropriate pacing, with occasional commentary on audio quality and ad pacing. The selection emphasizes timeless detective storytelling, atmospheric city settings, and the playful, brisk narration that defined Golden Age mysteries. Noteworthy is the breadth of franchises represented (private eyes, insurance investigators, and aristocratic sleuths) and the enduring appeal of period suspense delivered in audio-only form.

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1. Louis Spence
2. Dr. Sterndale
3. Dr. Manners
4. John H. Morris
5. Mindy Lane
6. Ralph Bentley
7. Stuart Irwin
8. Gareth Abernetty

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