Episodes

  • Mr. Chameleon: The Hasty Marriage Murder Case (EP4392)

    Mr. Chameleon: The Hasty Marriage Murder Case (EP4392)
    May 16 2024
    Today's Mystery:A young wealthy man who just married a woman after a two-week romance is murdered.

    Original Radio Broadcast Date: July 13, 1949

    Originating from New York CityStarring: Karl Swenson as Mister Chameleon

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    39 mins
  • Dangerous Assignment: The Jade Dagger (EP4391)

    Dangerous Assignment: The Jade Dagger (EP4391)
    May 15 2024
    Today's Mystery: Sent to Cairo on a mission to clear the United States' name, Steve must navigate a treacherous path of false accusations and political machinations. From the bustling bazaars to the shadowy backstreets, join Steve as he unravels a conspiracy that could sabotage vital international talks. Tune in for a tale of espionage where asking to see a knife might just get you one in the back!

    Original Radio Broadcast Date: May 13, 1953

    Originated in

    : Brian Donlevy as Steve Mitchell, Herb Butterfield as the Commissioner, Robert Boone, Paul Dubov, Byron Kane, Jan Arvan, Betty Lou Gerson

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    31 mins
  • Squad Room: Ferris Wheel (EP4390)

    Squad Room: Ferris Wheel (EP4390)
    May 14 2024
    Today's Mystery: A woman is found murdered on a Ferris wheel.

    Original Radio Broadcast Date: Around New Years Day in the mid-1950s

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    Originating in New York

    Starring: Wynn Wright as Lt. John Douglas; Dan Ocko as Sergeant Allen; George Tanner; Sam Gray

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    25 mins
  • The Falcon: The Case of the Happy Hoodlum (EP4389)

    The Falcon: The Case of the Happy Hoodlum (EP4389)
    May 13 2024
    Today's Mystery:Sergeant Corbett wants The Falcon to find out why a man made an insane attempt to rob an express company with a gun that couldn't fire.

    Original Radio Broadcast Date: January 14, 1951

    Originating from New YorkStarred: Les Damon as the Falcon; Ken Paxton as Sergeant Corbett

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    36 mins
  • Old Time Radio Con Games Special (EP4388s)

    Old Time Radio Con Games Special (EP4388s)
    May 12 2024
    Today, I'm joined by Jim Grinstead of the Scams and Cons Podcast as we delve into two scam-related old time radio podcasts.

    Today's 1st Mystery:First up, there's no such thing as easy money. That's a lesson a rich young man learns as he's forced to lure his friends into the clutches of a big-time gambler to square his own debts. Can magician-turned-detective Mike Trent help? We find out in this episode of Easy Money, "The Gallopping Ivories"

    Original Radio Broadcast Date: November 14, 1954

    Originating in New York

    Starring: Larry Haines as Mike Trent; Ralph Bell; Peter Fernandez; Maurice Tarplin

    Today's 2nd Mystery:Joe Friday and Ben Romero go after a gang of con-men who are victimizing the families of recently deceased people in the Big Betty.

    Original Air Date: November 23, 1950

    Originating in Los AngelesStarring: Jack Webb as Joe Friday; Barton Yarborough as Ben Romero

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    1 hr and 21 mins
  • Dragnet: The Big Gangster, Part Two (EP4388)

    Dragnet: The Big Gangster, Part Two (EP4388)
    May 11 2024
    Today's Mystery:When a notorious mobster is gunned down, sparking fears of a gang war, Joe Friday and Ben Romero race against time to find the killers. Smoke screens, false leads, and a mysterious woman are at the center of it all.

    Original Radio Broadcast Date: March 30, 1950

    Originating from Hollywood

    Starring: Jack Webb as Sergeant Joe Friday; Barton Yarborough as Sergeant Ben Romero; Herb Butterfield; Jack Kruschen; Virginia Gregg

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    34 mins
  • Yours Truly Johnny Dollar: The Ellen Dear Matter (EP4387)

    Yours Truly Johnny Dollar: The Ellen Dear Matter (EP4387)
    May 10 2024
    Today's Mystery:Set sail on a treacherous journey with Johnny Dollar, the man with the action-packed expense account, as he embarks on a mission to safeguard a fortune in jewels. The sleek motor cruiser Ellen Dear carries a cargo worth over $300,000, but disaster strikes when the yacht sinks in deep waters.

    Original Radio Broadcast Date: January 6, 1957

    Originated from Hollywood

    Starring: Bob Bailey as Johnny Dollar,Virginia Gregg, Lawrence Dobkin, Howard McNear, Jay Novello, Jack Edwards, Barney Phillips, Raymond Burr

    The tragedy of Andrea Doria

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    45 mins
  • Mr. Chameleon: The Ailing Wife Murder Case (EP4386)

    Mr. Chameleon: The Ailing Wife Murder Case (EP4386)
    May 9 2024
    Today's Mystery:Are you ready to crack the case with Mister Chameleon? In this week's suspenseful episode, a seemingly devoted husband is found dead, and the suspects are closer to home than you'd think. With a failed business, an ailing wife, and a love affair that could be the motive for murder, it's up to Mister Chameleon to untangle the web of lies. Will he find the killer before the trail goes cold?

    Original Radio Broadcast Date: July 6, 1949

    Originating from New York CityStarring: Karl Swenson as Mister Chameleon

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    37 mins