
Enjoy a series of unusual episodes of the Great Detectives of Old Time Radio including old time radio mystery movie adaptations from the Lux Radio Theater, Screen Guild Theater, and similar programs. As well as episodes Escape, Suspense, and Murder Clinic, along with some truly different programs including Roy Rogers, Mayor of the Town, Superman, and Cavalcade of America. Also comparisons of how t... more
| Publishes | Twice monthly | Episodes | 141 | Founded | 6 years ago |
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| Number of Listeners | Categories | ArtsPerforming Arts | |||

Release Date: March 24, 2013
In the 25th Century, a Treasury Agent seeks to find the truth behind the re-appearance of counterfeit currency.
Original Air Date: October 3, 1956
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Release Date: January 27, 2013
Max Carrados doesn’t buy an obvious explanation that a man was murdered by the boyfriend of his lover.
Original Air Date: August 18, 1942
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Release Date: November 17, 2012
A couple has until dawn to find out who killed a rich socialite or one of them will have to answer to the police.
Original Air Date: May 15, 1948
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Release Date: September 30, 2012
The golden age of radio came to an end with episodes of Yours Truly Johnny Dollar and Suspense. In the “Tip-Off Matter,” an ex-con tells Johnny the location of his loot. In “Devilstone,” a rich young Irishman is havi... more
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Decent enough podcast playing olde timey radio plays. I only listened to hear the Orson Welles version of The Man Who Was Thursday by G. K. Chesterton, which would be have been fine and worthy of a decent or no review, but the throwaway way in which the host likened Anarchists to Al-Qaeda was repugnant, misleading and dangerous.
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This series showcases curated old-time radio mystery and adventure episodes, including dramatic Suspense-style plays, Lux and Screen Guild Theater adaptations, and related variety formats. Episodes emphasize noir-era plotting, star-powered dramatizations, and careful host narration that frames the era's storytelling, with occasional guest segments and production context notes. Notable strengths include a strong focus on classic performances, retro advertising and sponsor context, and thoughtful retrospectives that connect radio drama to broader entertainment history. Potential listeners include fans of vintage mystery, film-to-radio adaptations, and media history, as well as marketers seeking historically inclined sponsorship opportunities.... more
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