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Choice Classic Radio Detectives | Old Time Radio

Choice Classic Radio
Sherlock Holmes
New York City
Murder
The Shadow
Los Angeles
Nero Wolfe
FBI
Equitable Life Assurance Society
Broadway
London
Blackmail
Boston Blackie
Richard Diamond
The Saint
Murder Mystery
Crime
Espionage
Johnny Dollar
Hamstead Heath Murderer
Christmas

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 Broadway Is My Beat, which aired from 1949 to 1954. Today we bring to you the episode titled "The Harry Moore Murder Case.”

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Mr. Patton
Estate attorney handling Kilgallen estate
Kilgallen estate
Episode: Michael Shayne: The Ghost of Moccasin Hill 04/09/1945
Dr. Carl Windermann
Professor of physics; university researcher contacted by the police
Bradfield University
Episode: Dragnet: The Big Genius 07/12/1955
Mrs. Frampton
Guest who signs a note and accompanies Holmes to the case
Buckinghamshire Framptons
Episode: Sherlock Holmes: The Adventure of the Stuttering Ghost 10/12/1946 (Conway & Bruce)
Joseph Gaunt
Owner of Gaunt's Castle who hosts Holmes and Watson for examination of the catacombs
Gaunt's Castle / Gaunt family
Episode: Sherlock Holmes: The Adventure of the Stuttering Ghost 10/12/1946 (Conway & Bruce)
Eve Hobson
Miss Chandler's secretary
Episode: Rocky Fortune: Messenger for Death 11/10/1953
Bob Feller
Famous baseball player featured in Wheaties promo
Cleveland Indians
Episode: Dangerous Assignment: Five Gardenias 07/26/1950
Joan Carson
A lonely redhead searching for an old girlfriend; linked to the murder
Unspecified
Episode: Broadway Is My Beat: The John Mooney Murder Case 03/22/1952
Jerry Allen
Theatrical agent who pitches a Broadway role to Freddie Lynch
Theater/Entertainment industry
Episode: Yours Truly, Johnny Dollar: The Hapless Ham Matter 01/03/1960
Harriet Irving
The young woman seeking Holmes's help in proving innocence of her fiancé
Episode: Sherlock Holmes: Uneasy Chair 05/13/1946 (Rathbone & Bruce)

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Choice Classic Radio
Producer of classic old time radio shows, showcasing episodes featuring popular detectives from the golden age.

Reviews

4.6 out of 5 stars from 395 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 Statesa month ago
  • Lots of great shows

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

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    MarkT333
    United States2 months ago
  • A fan

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

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    ahwah
    United States4 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 States5 months ago
  • Good selection

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

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    NotherGoldie
    United States6 months ago

Listeners Say

Key themes from listener reviews, highlighting what works and what could be improved about the show.

Listeners appreciate the variety in the detective shows presented and enjoy the nostalgia associated with classic radio.
The selection of classic detective narratives is celebrated, with many noting the quality of the storytelling and the production.
Some express concerns about audio quality and interruptions from advertisements, which can detract from the listening experience.

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#9
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#44
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#4
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#20
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#23
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#226
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Talking Points

Recent interactions between the hosts and their guests.

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.
Broadway Is My Beat: The Mary Demming Murder Case 08/14/1950
Q: Who was the last person to see Mary Demming alive?
Mary was last seen by a few friends, particularly one who mentioned feelings of jealousy towards her.

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This podcast focuses on classic old-time radio detective shows, curating some of the most beloved stories from this golden era of radio entertainment. Each episode presents timeless detective narratives featuring iconic characters and complex mysteries, offering a nostalgic experience for fans of vintage drama and storytelling. The content spans a wide array of programs, ensuring that listeners experience the charm and thrill of classic detective shows, thereby preserving the art of audio drama for modern audiences.

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2. Dr. Carl Windermann
3. Mrs. Frampton
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5. Eve Hobson
6. Bob Feller
7. Joan Carson
8. Jerry Allen

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