Box 13 | Old Time Radio

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Box 13 | Old Time Radio follows former newspaper reporter and mystery writer Dan Holiday as he searches for adventure—and finds danger, crime, and mystery instead. Through a newspaper ad inviting people to send unusual assignments to Box 13, Holiday is drawn into cases involving murder, deception, missing persons, criminals, and unexpected twists. Each episode is an Old Time Retro Radio production, presenting the original broadcast with gently cleaned and mastered audio, a newly produced introduction and closing, and custom episode artwork. Starring Alan Ladd as Dan Holiday, Box 13 combines detective fiction, mystery, suspense, and classic radio adventure. Rediscover classic old time radio detective stories, mystery, crime drama, private-eye adventures, suspense, and vintage radio. Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/box-13-old-time-radio--7222653/support.

  1. 1d ago

    Box 13 - "Much Too Lucky" (Old Time Radio, 2012)

    Box 13 presents “Much Too Lucky,” episode 37 of the classic radio mystery series, originally broadcast May 1, 1949. Alan Ladd stars as adventure-seeking writer Dan Holiday. Holiday answers a plea from Bert Hendricks, an off-track betting operator plagued by a customer whose last-minute horse-race wagers keep winning. As losses mount and the streak defies explanation, Holiday investigates the world of race broadcasts and wagering to uncover the secret behind this extraordinary run of luck. Written by Robert Light, the episode also features Sylvia Picker as Suzy. Box 13 presents the original broadcast with a newly produced contextual introduction, a short closing announcement, and gently cleaned/mastered audio for a more consistent listening experience. Chapters: 00:00 Victor Sterling Introduction 00:54 Original Broadcast 27:27 Closing Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/box-13-old-time-radio--7222653/support. Support Old Time Retro Radio at https://www.patreon.com/oldtimeretroradio

    Box 13 - "Much Too Lucky" (Old Time Radio, 2012)

  2. 2d ago

    Box 13 - "Mexican Maze" (Old Time Radio, 2012)

    Box 13 presents “Mexican Maze,” episode 34 of the classic mystery-adventure series, originally broadcast April 10, 1949. Alan Ladd stars as mystery novelist Dan Holiday, with Sylvia Picker as Suzy. An urgent letter and an airline ticket send Holiday to Mexico City, where he is told to wait at the Hotel Maricosa. The request for help soon draws him into a dangerous south-of-the-border mystery involving a frightened man and the threat of a murder frame-up. Written by Gene Levin and Robert Mitchell and directed by Richard Sanville. Box 13 presents the original broadcast with a newly produced contextual introduction, a short closing announcement, and gently cleaned/mastered audio for a more consistent listening experience. Chapters: 00:00 Victor Sterling Introduction 00:41 Original Broadcast 27:11 Closing Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/box-13-old-time-radio--7222653/support. Support Old Time Retro Radio at https://www.patreon.com/oldtimeretroradio

    Box 13 - "Mexican Maze" (Old Time Radio, 2012)

  3. 3d ago

    Box 13 - "Find Me, Find Death" (Old Time Radio, 2012)

    Box 13 presents “Find Me, Find Death,” episode 36 of the classic mystery series, originally broadcast April 24, 1949. Alan Ladd stars as mystery novelist and adventurer Dan Holiday, with Sylvia Picker as Suzy; the episode was written by Russell Hughes. A hand-delivered anonymous letter warns Dan that he will be found and killed within four days—unless he can identify the person behind the threat first. With his Box 13 newspaper-mail-drop adventures suddenly turned against him, Dan races an unseen adversary on a tightening deadline. Box 13 presents the original broadcast with a newly produced contextual introduction, a short closing announcement, and gently cleaned/mastered audio for a more consistent listening experience. Chapters: 00:00 Victor Sterling Introduction 00:35 Original Broadcast 27:06 Closing Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/box-13-old-time-radio--7222653/support. Support Old Time Retro Radio at https://www.patreon.com/oldtimeretroradio

    Box 13 - "Find Me, Find Death" (Old Time Radio, 2012)

  4. 4d ago

    Box 13 - "Design for Danger" (Old Time Radio, 2012)

    Box 13 presents “Design for Danger,” originally broadcast June 5, 1949. Commonly cataloged as episode 42, this noir adventure stars Alan Ladd as newspaperman Dan Holiday. A young woman fears that her recently paroled boyfriend, Johnny Tide, is returning to Watertown for revenge. Following a lead to the waterfront after dark, Dan races to find him before an old score becomes new violence. Richard Sanville directed and produced the episode. Box 13 presents the original broadcast with a newly produced contextual introduction, a short closing announcement, and gently cleaned/mastered audio for a more consistent listening experience. Chapters: 00:00 Victor Sterling Introduction 00:50 Original Broadcast 27:20 Closing Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/box-13-old-time-radio--7222653/support. Support Old Time Retro Radio at https://www.patreon.com/oldtimeretroradio

    Box 13 - "Design for Danger" (Old Time Radio, 2012)

  5. 5d ago

    Box 13 - "Shanghaied" (Old Time Radio, 2012)

    Box 13 presents “Shanghaied,” originally broadcast September 26, 1948. In this sixth episode of the mystery-adventure series, Alan Ladd stars as adventurer Dan Holiday. Responding to an anonymous challenge placed through his “Adventure wanted” advertisement, Dan heads to Bay City Pier and the boat Ruthie J—only to find himself drawn into an unwelcome voyage far from shore. Written by Frank Hertosig and directed by Ted Hediger, the episode launches a tense waterfront mystery under cover of night. Box 13 presents the original broadcast with a newly produced contextual introduction, a short closing announcement, and gently cleaned/mastered audio for a more consistent listening experience. Chapters: 00:00 Victor Sterling Introduction 00:42 Original Broadcast 27:42 Closing Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/box-13-old-time-radio--7222653/support. Support Old Time Retro Radio at https://www.patreon.com/oldtimeretroradio

    Box 13 - "Shanghaied" (Old Time Radio, 2012)

  6. 5d ago

    Box 13 - "Triple Cross" (Old Time Radio, 2012)

    Box 13 presents “Triple Cross,” episode 12, originally broadcast November 7, 1948. The syndicated Mayfair Productions series stars Alan Ladd as writer-adventurer Dan Holiday. An anonymous letter and airline ticket send Dan to Los Meros, where a visit to the Paradise Hotel casino leads to an unnerving roulette-winning streak—and the suspicion that something crooked is at work. Box 13 presents the original broadcast with a newly produced contextual introduction, a short closing announcement, and gently cleaned/mastered audio for a more consistent listening experience. Chapters: 00:00 Victor Sterling Introduction 00:43 Original Broadcast 27:19 Closing Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/box-13-old-time-radio--7222653/support. Support Old Time Retro Radio at https://www.patreon.com/oldtimeretroradio

    Box 13 - "Triple Cross" (Old Time Radio, 2012)

  7. 6d ago

    Insurance Fraud [episode 2]

    Insurance Fraud [episode 2] Insurance Fraud [episode 2] A classic mystery and adventure radio broadcast from Box 13. Sourced from verified old-time radio archives, including OTRR.org. Curated by Box 13 | Old Time Radio. Discover more classic radio and free audiobooks at: https://thefreeaudiobooklibrary.com Support Old Time Retro Radio: https://www.patreon.com/oldtimeretroradio Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/box-13-old-time-radio--7222653/support. Support Old Time Retro Radio at https://www.patreon.com/oldtimeretroradio

    Insurance Fraud [episode 2]

  8. Aug 12

    The First Letter [episode 1]

    The First Letter [episode 1] The First Letter [episode 1] A classic mystery and adventure radio broadcast from Box 13. Sourced from verified old-time radio archives, including OTRR.org. Curated by Box 13 | Old Time Radio. Discover more classic radio and free audiobooks at: https://thefreeaudiobooklibrary.com Support Old Time Retro Radio: https://www.patreon.com/oldtimeretroradio Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/box-13-old-time-radio--7222653/support. Support Old Time Retro Radio at https://www.patreon.com/oldtimeretroradio

    The First Letter [episode 1]
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Box 13 | Old Time Radio follows former newspaper reporter and mystery writer Dan Holiday as he searches for adventure—and finds danger, crime, and mystery instead. Through a newspaper ad inviting people to send unusual assignments to Box 13, Holiday is drawn into cases involving murder, deception, missing persons, criminals, and unexpected twists. Each episode is an Old Time Retro Radio production, presenting the original broadcast with gently cleaned and mastered audio, a newly produced introduction and closing, and custom episode artwork. Starring Alan Ladd as Dan Holiday, Box 13 combines detective fiction, mystery, suspense, and classic radio adventure. Rediscover classic old time radio detective stories, mystery, crime drama, private-eye adventures, suspense, and vintage radio. Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/box-13-old-time-radio--7222653/support.

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