
Adam Graham serves as your host, providing his idiosyncratic as he goes, as we go through the much underrated 1946-54 detective series starring a pre-Johnny Dollar Bob Bailey as Detective George Valentine a World War II vet, who along with his secretary and assistant Brooksie take on every case that's mailed to them.
| Publishes | Twice weekly | Episodes | 214 | Founded | 16 years ago |
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| Number of Listeners | Categories | Performing ArtsArtsSociety & Culture | |||

Original Release Date: October 8, 2019
George is called in to insure that a daredevil clown isn’t murdered, but soon after George arrives the clown is trampled by an elephant.
Original Air Date: August 13, 1951
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Original Release Date: October 1, 2019
A writer calls George in to investigate when a parrot who always says, “Drop dead!” is sold to the owner of a hotel in a run-down area of town and the sailor who sold him is murdered.
Original Air Date: July 2... more
Original Release Date: September 24, 2019
A bar owner hires George to find a customer who disappeared and hawked his watch.
Original Air Date: July 16, 1951
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Original Release Date: September 17, 2019
A big-time gangster is killed and George searches for the “angel” who enabled his criminal empire.
Original Air Date: July 9, 1951
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I found this late. Sorry to see it go.
Bob Bailey is one of the many great radio actors who added his voice to many listeners pleasures to listen to many old time radio shows.
He is great in this show and in Yours Truly Johnny Dollar.
He is the best.
Despite some complaints from Adam, I absolutely love the mixture of comedy and mystery! Sometimes the murder mysteries and such can get a little too serious and bland and this makes it fun and silly, yet still the show in the "detective" category! Kind of reminds me of a radio version of Magnum P.I because of his humor :-)
If you like csi you'll like this!
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A long-running detective-era podcast that revisits classic radio mysteries, often blending suspense with lighthearted banter and a strong sense of noir mood. Episodes frequently center on whodunits with misdirection, lush period dialogue, and a rotating cast of guest performers from mid-20th-century entertainment, anchored by a steady host who provides commentary and context. Noteworthy is the show's dedication to archival mystery storytelling, its sponsor-adorned era structure, and a recognizable format that pairs eager fans of vintage radio with accessible, nostalgia-forward storytelling. Potential listeners can expect polished period atmospherics, skillful voice acting, and thoughtful host-led analysis that highlights both plot twists an... more
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