• 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 Heavyweight Murder Case

    Philo Vance: The Heavyweight Murder Case
    Jan 23 2025
    Original Release Date: December 23, 2021

    The girlfriend of a heavyweight challenger contacts the police asking for protection because she fears her boyfriend will be murdered.

    Original Air Date: January 30, 1947

    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

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    36 mins
  • Philo Vance: The President Murder Case

    Philo Vance: The President Murder Case
    Jan 17 2025
    Original Release Date: May 11, 2023

    Today's Mystery:The president of a railroad is found dead on the rails of one of his trains.

    Original Radio Broadcast Date: January 23, 1947

    Originated in: New York City

    Starred: Jackson Beck as Philo Vance, George Petrie as District Attorney Markham

    Support the show monthly at patreon.greatdetectives.net

    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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    33 mins
  • Philo Vance: The Best Seller Murder Case

    Philo Vance: The Best Seller Murder Case
    Jan 10 2025
    Original Release Date: May 4, 2023

    Today's Mystery:A best-selling writer who is writing a novel that could ruin a woman's life is murdered.

    Original Radio Broadcast Date: January 16, 1947

    Originated in: New York City

    Starred:Jackson Beck as Philo Vance, George Petrie as District Attorney Markham, Joan Alexander as Ellen Dearing

    Support the show monthly at patreon.greatdetectives.net

    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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    39 mins

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