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  1. 1D AGO

    Casey, Crime Photographer OTR 1946-07-15 "A Tooth For Tooth" Old Time Radio

    The character, Jack Casey, AKA “Casey, Crime Photographer,” was created by George Harmon Coxe. The radio show aired from 1943 to 1955 with various incarnations on CBS. In Casey's capacity as a crime photographer, a crime scene snapshot often led Casey to play the amateur detective. The show starred Matt Crowley, Staats Cosworth, and John Gibson, among others.

    26 min

  2. 2D AGO

    Yours Truly, Johnny Dollar OTR 1949-10-01 "The Fishing Boat Affair" Old Time Radio

    The radio drama Yours Truly, Johnny Dollar debuted on CBS in 1948 with Dick Powell portraying the titular character. The series followed the thrilling adventures of Johnny Dollar, a freelance insurance investigator whose cases led him into solving a variety of intriguing crimes. Over the years, several actors took on the role, including Charles Russell, Edmond O’Brien, John Lund, Gerald Mohr, Bob Bailey, Bob Readick, and, in the show’s final year (1962), Mandell Kramer.

    30 min

  3. 3D AGO

    Richard Diamond, Private Detective OTR "White Seas Dead People" Old Time Radio

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    29 min

  4. 3D AGO

    Richard Diamond, Private Detective OTR 1950-01-15 "Mr. Victor's Daughter" Old Time Radio

    Richard Diamond, Private Detective premiered on NBC in 1949. The roll of Richard Diamond, a wise cracking private eye, was played by Dick Powell with his best girl being Helen Asher, played by Virginia Gregg. The show moved to ABC in 1951, then in 1953 it moved to CBS.

    30 min

  5. 5D AGO

    Crime Club OTR 1947-07-31 "Self Made Corpse" Old Time Radio

    The Crime Club began on Mutual Broadcasting in 1946. The show featured tales of murder and mystery. Many of the episodes were adapted from the publication, “Crime Club,” which was published by Doubleday. The Librarian character was played by Barry Thompson and Raymond E. Johnson. The show ended in 1947, for a total run of 47 episodes.

    29 min

  6. FEB 22

    This is Your FBI OTR 1945-11-16 "The Allotment Swindle" Old Time Radio

    This is Your FBI aired from 1945 to 1953. The show got the endorsement of J. Edgar Hoover and many times featured crimes that were well known at the time, told from the perspective of the agent working the case. The show featured Frank Lovejoy, William, Conrad, Betty White, and Herb Ellis to name a few.

    30 min

  7. FEB 21

    Night Beat OTR 1950-02-27 "The Girl in the Park" Old Time Radio

    Night Beat starred Frank Lovejoy as reporter Randy Stone who, in his need to get a story, met people who usually had some problem. Randy Stone got his story, which sometimes helped his new acquaintance and sometimes not. The show aired on NBS from 1950 to 1952. Supporting cast included: Parley Baer, William Conrad, Joan Banks, and Paul Frees, among others.

    29 min

  8. FEB 20

    Mr. Chameleon OTR 1950-02-08 "Cinderella Wife Murder" Old Time Radio

    A master of disguise, Mr. Chameleon changes his appearance every episode to track down the murderer. This rare detective old time radio show featured the winning combination of murder, millionaires, and mayhem. The show starred Karl Swenson as Mr. Chameleon, with support from Frank Butler.

    30 min
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