Mystery is My Hobby Presented by the Great Detectives of Old Time Radio
Adam GrahamMystery is My Hobby came to air as Murder is My Hobby, a title with an amusing double meaning. However, after 34 weeks, the series gained a sponsor–the Benefit Life Insurance Company of Omaha, Nebraska. They didn’t like the name. So thus it was changed.The series starred Glenn Langan as Mystery Writer Barton Drake, who teams up each week with Inspector Noah Danton to solve the weekly puzzle. At th... more
| Publishes | Weekly | Episodes | 69 | Founded | 6 years ago |
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| Number of Listeners | Categories | Performing ArtsArts | |||
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Orignal Release Date: August 12, 2021
A mystery writer dies after calling to leave a message telling Barton Drake to look at his manuscript.
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Original Release Date: August 5, 2021
A wealthy woman invites Bart down for help with a difficult decision. Bart arrives to find her dead.
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Original Release Date: July 29, 2021
A dancer writes a letter home to his mother about a counterfeiting ring and then disappears.
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Original Release Date: July 22, 2021
A hated publisher is murdered and Inspector Danton contains quick confessions…too many of them in fact.
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This show presents self-contained mystery dramas built around a classic detective pair, with a charismatic mystery writer and a seasoned inspector solving a new case each week. Episodes lean into whodunits, red herrings, and theatrical storytelling characteristic of mid-20th-century radio, often featuring layered alibis, motivations tied to love, money, and status, and a climactic reveal that ties together clues for a satisfying puzzle. A standout feature is the host's signature live-on-air catchphrase, plus rich, period-accurate atmospherics and rotating casts that keep each episode fresh while preserving a consistent investigative approach. The format and aging radio charm likely appeal to listeners who enjoy traditional detective fiction... more
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