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The Great Detectives of Old Time Radio Volume 1

Adam Graham
Old Time Radio
Box 13
Johnny Dollar
Let George Do It
Parikoff Murder Case
Detective Programs
Pat Novak
Podcasting
Marsha Parikoff
Creative Decisions
Insurance Fraud
Pigs
Harlan Wolf
San Francisco
Dick Powell
Cousin Jeff
Murder
Alan Ladd
Sherlock Holmes
Blackmail

Adam Graham continues his journey through Old Time Radio Detective programs from their first available adventure to their final bow in Seasons 1-3 which were released between 2009 and 2012, featuring nearly 800 Old Time Radio episodes. You can listen to the current podcast feed of The Great Detectives of Old Time Radio here.In this volume, you'll hear:

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Release Date: July 28, 2011

Holmes and Watson witness an apparent accidential drowning, but Holmes suspects homicide. But how can he prove it?

Original Air Date: May 26, 1947

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Release Date: July 26, 2011

A friend of Rogue’s is made executor of an estate and hires Rogue to check the validity of the will.

Original Air Date: January 17, 1946

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Release Date: July 27, 2011

A man from out of town hires George after he’s assaulted after seeing a portrait by Priscilla. George meets the artist and finds she a gawdy woman and bad painter. She also ends up murdered.

Original Air Date: April 10, ... more

Release Date: July 25, 2011

Barrie is hired to track down a missing prize-winning manuscript.

Original Air Date: December 5, 1951

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Adam Graham
Host of The Great Detectives of Old Time Radio, who shares insights and narratives surrounding old-time radio detective adventures, detailing characters, series, and episodes from the classic era.

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4.7 out of 5 stars from 73 ratings
  • Such variety

    I can not praise Adam enough for all the work he puts into these podcasts for us. Such a variety of shows. Absolutely love them.

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    United Kingdom10 months ago

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Q: What did you do before that?
I worked for Fairway Airlines for about a year and a half and brought food and checked water and a few other things onboard.
Yours Truly Johnny Dollar: The Fairway Matter (EP0430)
Q: Were you in love with her?
Yes, I was in love with the stewardess who died in the crash.
Yours Truly Johnny Dollar: The Alonzo Chapman Matter (EP0425)
Q: How does Mrs. Chapman feel about her husband?
Mrs. Chapman was indifferent about her husband's death and seemed to feel relieved about his passing, as it promised her financial benefit.
Sherlock Holmes: The Adventure of the Haunted Bagpipes (EP0389)
Q: But the black plague and those corpses, what did you do about that?
We left them where they were, as it would have been too dangerous to go poking about in the ruins.
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Q: What does Holmes deduce about the butler's situation?
He believes the butler is in danger and must write a statement to protect himself.

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The show takes listeners on an engaging voyage through the rich landscape of Old Time Radio detective programs, featuring iconic characters and storylines from the genre's heyday. With nearly 800 episodes, the content covers both the groundbreaking adventures of storied characters like Sherlock Holmes and lesser-known detectives such as Barrie Craig and Candy Matson, offering a range of narratives from light-hearted mysteries to intense dramas. Unique to the collection, the show highlights not only classic episodes but also showcases the diverse storytelling styles that shaped early radio entertainment, creating a nostalgic listening experience for both enthusiasts and new audiences alike.

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