The Great Detectives of Old Time Radio| Daily Mystery Dramas

Today's Mystery: When a series of brutal attacks leaves Los Angeles investigators searching for answers, crime reporter Sid Hughes finds himself drawn into a dangerous case. With a killer targeting tall, beautiful women and few clues to follow, Hughes proposes an unusual plan that could bring the investigation to a close—but puts his own life on the line.

Original Radio Broadcast Date: October 20, 1954

Originated in New York

Cast:
Leslie Nielsen as Sid Hughes

Sam Raskin

Phil Sterling

Billy Redfield

Michael O’Day

Peggy Allenby

Madeleine Sherwood

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Today's Mystery: When Theodore Coogan, an enthusiastic but terrible tuba player, lands a surprisingly lucrative job at a fashionable casino, Simon Templar suspects there’s more to the offer than meets the eye. Soon, a missing musician, a murdered man, and a dangerous web of deception put the Saint on a collision course with a ruthless casino owner. Can Templar uncover the truth before an innocent man pays the ultimate price?

Original Radio Broadcast Date: January 21, 1951

Originating from Hollywood

Cast:
Vincent Price as Simon Templar, “The Saint”

Larry Dobkin as Louie

Jack Moyles as Theodore Coogan

Maggie Morley as Mona

Victor Rodman as Stanley

Frank Gerstle as Lieutenant Archer

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Today's Mystery: When research executive Leland Rogers begins receiving cryptic messages predicting his death, fear takes hold—and he suspects someone within his own organization is behind the threats. Author Eric Strange tries to uncover the truth, but Rogers is soon found murdered, and an attempt on Strange’s own life suggests the danger is far from over. As Strange follows a trail of hidden identities, old grudges, and disturbing secrets, will he see past his own blind spots before it’s too late?

Original Radio Broadcast: May 1, 1948

Originating in New York

Cast:
Edmund O’Brien as Eric Strange
Jeff Corey
Bruce Kammen
Frances Chaney
Paul McVey
Ralph Moody
Bud Widom
Martha Shaw
Bill Lally
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Today's Adventure: A ruthless international criminal, Count Zaleski, is behind a counterfeit traveler’s check operation that has defrauded victims across the country. When a set of valuable engraving plates disappears, Counterspy chief David Harding sends agent Harry Peters undercover to infiltrate the operation. But with a suspicious count, dangerous accomplices, and lives at stake, one wrong move could expose the agent before the case is closed.

Original Radio Broadcast: February 13, 1950

Originating in New York

Cast:
Don McLaughlin as David Harding

Mandel Kramer as Harry Peters

Ralph Bell as Etcher

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Today's Mystery: Insurance investigator Johnny Dollar is called to investigate the disappearance of Howard L. Edwards, a man presumed dead after his car plunged into the Hudson River. With $100,000 in insurance benefits at stake, the evidence points to a carefully planned disappearance. But when Johnny uncovers suspicious details and a trail of missing papers, he begins to suspect that something far more sinister has happened.

Original Radio Broadcast Date: September 20, 1959

Originating from Hollywood

Cast:
Bob Bailey as Johnny Dollar

Virginia Gregg

Larry Dobkin

Ralph Moody

Gil Stratton

Herb Weigand

Vic Perrin

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