• The Great Detectives Present Philo Vance (Old Time Radio)

  • Written by: Adam Graham
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The Great Detectives Present Philo Vance (Old Time Radio)

Written by: Adam Graham
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  • Philo Vance was created by S.S. Van Dine (the pen name of Willard Huntington Wright). Vance first appeared in the novel The Benson Murder Case, which was published in 1925. Twelve novels were published over fourteen years. He was introduced as a wealthy young dabbler in many fields who added solving crime to his many other interests. His friend, District Attorney Markham came to rely on him to solve difficult murders, while Sergeant Heath of the Homicide Squad had little choice but to tolerate him.

    The character gained new life and popularity in film. William Powell played Vance in four films, but the character was portrayed by a variety of actors including Basil Rathbone, Paul Lukas, and Warren William. Philo Vance came to radio starring John Emery from 1943-45. In the Summer of 1945, NBC released a Summer replacement series starring Jose Ferrer as Vance. In 1946, radio and television syndication king Frederic Ziv began producing a series starring radio veteran Jackson Beck as Vance that produced more than 100 episodes.

    Adam Graham is your guide through all circulating episodes of Philo Vance including the single circulating episode of the Emery series, two episodes of the Ferrer series, and more than 90 episodes of the Ziv series. This series is part of The Great Detectives of Old Time Radio podcast which features a different detective program each day.
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Episodes
  • Philo Vance: The Midget Murder Case

    Philo Vance: The Midget Murder Case
    Nov 22 2024
    Original Release Date: November 10, 2021

    Philo Vance investigates the shooting of the manager of a series of four touring circus acts.

    Original Air Date: May 20, 1948

    Support the show monthly at https://patreon.greatdetectives.net

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

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

    Give us a call at 208-991-4783

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    31 mins
  • Philo Vance: The Coachman Murder Case

    Philo Vance: The Coachman Murder Case
    Nov 15 2024
    Original Release Date: November 4, 2021

    A fisherman who runs a rayon business is found murdered in his pool.

    Original Air Date: November 14, 1946

    Support the show monthly at https://patreon.greatdetectives.net

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

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

    Give us a call at 208-991-4783

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

    Check out our social media at https://www.greatdetectives.net
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    33 mins
  • Philo Vance: The Poetic Murder Case

    Philo Vance: The Poetic Murder Case
    Nov 8 2024
    Original Release Date: October 28, 2021

    Two drama critics are murdered and poetic clues are left behind.

    Original Air Date: November 7, 1946

    Support the show monthly at https://patreon.greatdetectives.net

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

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

    Give us a call at 208-991-4783

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

    Check out our social media at https://www.greatdetectives.net
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    35 mins

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