21 episodes
The Great Detectives Present The Falcon Adam's Old Time Radio
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Each week, join us for an adventure with the Falcon, a detective from radio's golden age based very loosely on the literary creation of Drexel Drake.
Michael Waring is a detective who goes by the name, The Falcon was a private detective and adventurer solving mysteries during radio's Golden Age. The Falcon was originally heard between 1943-55 with five different t actors playing the lead role. This podcast will feature all circulating episodes beginning with those starring James Meighan and Les Tremayne, before moving on to episodes starring Les Damon and finally George Petrie.
Every Monday you can expect another mystery from the files of the Falcon. This feed is brought you as part of the Great Detectives of Old Time Radio where you can hear five more Golden Age Detective programs each week.
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The Falcon: The Case of the Baby Brother
Today's Mystery:The elder brother of a man who committed suicide wants Waring to find the woman he believes drove his brother down a dark path so that he can get rid of her.
Original Radio Broadcast Date: December 17, 1950
Originating from New YorkStarring: Les Damon as the Falcon; Ken Paxton as Sergeant Corbett; Mandel Kramer, Maurice Tarplin
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Patreon Supporter of the Day: Margie, Patreon Supporter since September 2016
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The Falcon: The Case of the Raw Deal
Today's Mystery:Mike Waring is hired by a group of businessmen who were robbed of $65,000 in cash at a high stakes poker game.
Original Radio Broadcast Date: December 10, 1950
Originating from New York
Starring: Les Damon as the Falcon; Ken Paxton as Sergeant Corbett; Larry Haines
Support the show monthly at patreon.greatdetectives.net
Patreon Supporter of the Day: Margie, Patreon Supporter since September 2016
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
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The Falcon: The Case of the Harried Husband
Today's Mystery:A gigolo who is trying to scam and doublecross various people is murdered.
Original Radio Broadcast Date: December 3, 1950
Originating from New York
Starring: Les Damon as The Falcon; Ken Paxtor as Sergeant Corbett; Jackson Beck
Support the show monthly at patreon.greatdetectives.net
Patreon Supporter of the Day: Julie, Patreon Supporter Since September 2018
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
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The Falcon: The Case of the Stooge's Errand
Today's Mystery:The Falcon is hired to locate a boxing promoter who cheated two men out of a combined $40,000, but has a clever way to make sure they can't collect.
Original Radio Broadcast Date: November 26, 1950
Originating from New York
Starring: Les Damon as the Falcon; Ken Lynch as Sergeant Corbett; Mandel Kramer; Ralph Bell; Bill Zuckert
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Patreon Supporter of the Day: Bruce, Patreon Supporter since November 2019
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
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The Falcon: The Case of the Puzzling Pinup
Today's Mystery:A reporter comes to The Falcon to ask him to take part in a blackmail scheme and then dies.
Original Radio Broadcast Date: November 19, 1950
Originating from New York
Starring: Les Damon as The Falcon; Larry Haines
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Patreon Supporter of the Day: Martin, Patreon Supporter since September 2017
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
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The Falcon: The Case of the Widow's Gorilla
Today's Mystery:A businessman who drove his rival out of business wants Waring to prove he didn't kill him and suggests suicide.
Original Radio Broadcast Date: November 12, 1950
Originating from New York
Starring: Les Damon as the Falcon; Bill Zuckert; Mandel Kramer
Support the show monthly at patreon.greatdetectives.net
Patreon Supporter of the Day: Philip, Patreon Supporter since December 2019
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
Follow us on Twitter @radiodetectives
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