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Choice Classic Radio Detectives | Old Time Radio

Choice Classic Radio
Sherlock Holmes
New York City
Mr. and Mrs. North
Equitable Life Assurance Society
Clipper Craft
Federal Bureau Of Investigation
Los Angeles
Michael Shayne
Boston Blackie
The Shadow
Murder Investigation
Philo Vance
The Saint
London
FBI
Richard Diamond
Johnny Dollar
Broadway Is My Beat
Broadway
Blue Coal

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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Francis H. Horan
Special assistant to the Attorney General of the United States
U.S. Department of Justice
Episode: The Shadow: Ghosts Can Kill 01/15/1939
Johnny Barnes
Giant antagonist revealed as the mastermind in part of the plot
Barnes gang
Episode: Boston Blackie: The Disappearing Plane 06/11/1946
Anne Halperin
Probation officer of the Family Division of the Domestic Relations Court of the City of New York
Domestic Relations Court (City of New York)
Episode: The Shadow: Guest of Death 12/18/1938
Eugene Lawrence
A publisher/author from out of town invited to discuss his book
Unspecified
Episode: Mr. and Mrs. North: Pam Takes a Message 01/26/1944
Mr. Levin
Laundry owner investigated for ties to the cleaning plants
Superior Cleaning and Dye Works
Episode: Richard Diamond, Private Detective: The Misplaced Laundry Case 09/06/1950
Charlie Asher
Narcotics contact linked to the cleaning plants
Unknown, narcotics network
Episode: Richard Diamond, Private Detective: The Misplaced Laundry Case 09/06/1950
Art Ingram
Cowboy movie star around whom the murder mystery centers
Film industry
Episode: Philo Vance: Movie Murder Case 04/05/1949
Joyce Payne
Actress and co-star in the on-set scenes
Film production
Episode: Philo Vance: Movie Murder Case 04/05/1949
Bill Moore
Writer of the scenario for the picture
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Episode: Philo Vance: Movie Murder Case 04/05/1949

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4.6 out of 5 stars from 446 ratings
  • Please Dear audio techs...

    REMOVE THE ANNOYING HIGH VOLUME THEATRE ORGAN SECTIONS!!! The music alone is bad enough, but the way that the organ volume was boosted way above the dialog volume makes Philo Vance and Boston Blackie, and any other with the cheesey soap opera type interludes, unlistenable, imho. It would be easy enough to simply edit out these sections using AI audio tools available now. If you want to leave the organ in for authenticity, at least LOWER THE VOLUME of these sections so they don't scream out at... more

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Guitar Bird
    United States25 days ago
  • Vincent Price!

    Really enjoying these episodes but my favorite is The Saint with Vincent Price. He’s funny! Such a different role from his later horror movie characters. Thank you for posting!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Petsalwaysrule
    United States2 months ago
  • 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 States7 months ago
  • Lots of great shows

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

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    MarkT333
    United States8 months ago
  • A fan

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

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    ahwah
    United States10 months ago

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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.

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Sherlock Holmes: The Case of Shoshome Old Place 02/15/1948 (Stanley & Shirley)
Q: Did Shoscombe Prince win the Derby?
Yes. Shoscombe Prince won, earning Sir Robert £80,000, which he used to pay his debts.
Sherlock Holmes: The Case of Shoshome Old Place 02/15/1948 (Stanley & Shirley)
Q: What has Sir Robert done with his sister, and why is her body in the crypt?
Sir Robert says Lady Beatrice died of dropsy a week earlier. He concealed her death until after the Derby because he was deeply in debt and feared losing his horses and stables. An actor impersonated her, and Sir Robert buried her body in the family crypt after trying to destroy ancestral bones in the furnace.
Broadway Is My Beat: The Helen Selby Murder Case 01/31/1953
Q: Why did Alex Ewing kill Helen Selby?
Alex feared Helen's arrival would lead Leo to send him back to the home for the aged, where he felt imprisoned and unwanted.
Broadway Is My Beat: The Helen Selby Murder Case 01/31/1953
Q: How did Helen Selby come to be moving her belongings into Leo Pearson's house?
Pearson explains that Helen was his late wife's niece. She had arrived from California with family letters and photographs, and he invited her to stay in his large home.
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.

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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. Francis H. Horan
2. Johnny Barnes
3. Anne Halperin
4. Eugene Lawrence
5. Mr. Levin
6. Charlie Asher
7. Art Ingram
8. Joyce Payne

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