36 episodes

Are you ready for some rare detective programs? You may have heard of the Saint, but what about the Judge or Crime Correspondence? You may have heard of Rocky Jordan, but what about the Cases of Mr. Ace. This podcast contains a mix of programs that never made it past the audition and shows that aired for a while, but only an episode or two survived the ravages of time. So sit back, relax, and meet some detectives you never heard of before in long-forgotten tales of mystery, guided by your host Adam Graham. Note: These were originally presented as part of the Great Detectives of Old Time Radio podcast feed.

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Are you ready for some rare detective programs? You may have heard of the Saint, but what about the Judge or Crime Correspondence? You may have heard of Rocky Jordan, but what about the Cases of Mr. Ace. This podcast contains a mix of programs that never made it past the audition and shows that aired for a while, but only an episode or two survived the ravages of time. So sit back, relax, and meet some detectives you never heard of before in long-forgotten tales of mystery, guided by your host Adam Graham. Note: These were originally presented as part of the Great Detectives of Old Time Radio podcast feed.

    Crime Fighters: A New England Detective

    Crime Fighters: A New England Detective

    Today's Mystery:A New England detective is also a parole officer for a young man who was convicted of theft. Does the ex-convict really want to go straight and will he actually be allowed to?

    Original Radio Broadcast Date: January 9, 1950

    Originated in New York

    Starred: Raymond Edward Johsnon, Alan Stevenson, Ian Martin, Abby Lewis, and Rock Rogers

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    Mail a donation to: Adam Graham, PO Box 15913, Boise, Idaho 83715

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    Join us again Monday for another detective drama from the Golden Age of Radio.

    • 36 min
    Michael Piper, Detective: The Erie Basin Murder

    Michael Piper, Detective: The Erie Basin Murder

    Today's Mystery: A stabbing follows a contentious auction.

    Original Radio Broadcast Date: February 6, 1942

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    • 34 min
    Meet Miss Sherlock: Wilmer and the Widow

    Meet Miss Sherlock: Wilmer and the Widow

    Today's Mystery: Jane gets a client for Peter Blossom, a beautiful widow who's accused of murdering her wealthy husband.

    Original Radio Broadcast Date: September 12, 1946

    Support the show monthly at patreon.greatdetectives.net

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    Mail a donation to: Adam Graham, PO Box 15913, Boise, Idaho 83715

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    Give us a call 208-991-4783

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    • 38 min
    Meet Miss Sherlock: Case of the Deadman's Chest

    Meet Miss Sherlock: Case of the Deadman's Chest

    Today' s Mystery:A buyer for a department store acquires a chest and everyone wants it.

    Original Radio Broadcast Date: July 7, 1946

    Support the show monthly at patreon.greatdetectives.net

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    Mail a donation to: Adam Graham, PO Box 15913, Boise, Idaho 83715

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    Join us back here tomorrow for another old time radio detective drama.

    • 38 min
    Sara's Private Caper: Sara's 'Sonnets of Fu Yen' Caper

    Sara's Private Caper: Sara's 'Sonnets of Fu Yen' Caper

    Today's Mystery:

    A police stenographer decides to investigate an incomplete report on a stolen rare book.

    Original Radio Broadcast Date: June 15, 1950

    Support the show monthly at patreon.greatdetectives.net

    Support the show on a one-time basis at http://support.greatdetectives.net.

    Mail a donation to: Adam Graham, PO Box 15913, Boise, Idaho 83715

    Take the listener survey…http://survey.greatdetectives.net

    Give us a call 208-991-4783

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    • 36 min
    This is O'Shea: Hong Kong

    This is O'Shea: Hong Kong

    Brandon O'Shea witnesses the kidnapping of a refugee from Shanghai at the Hong Kong Airport.

    Audition Date: October 1, 1952

    Support the show monthly at patreon.greatdetectives.net

    Support the show on a one-time basis at http://support.greatdetectives.net.

    Mail a donation to: Adam Graham, PO Box 15913, Boise, Idaho 83715

    Take the listener survey at http://survey.greatdetectives.net

    Give us a call at 208-991-4783

    Follow us on Instagram at http://instagram.com/greatdetectives

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    • 43 min

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