Episodes

  • Broadway's My Beat: The Charles and James Kimball Murder Case (EP4619)

    Broadway's My Beat: The Charles and James Kimball Murder Case (EP4619)
    Feb 5 2025
    Today's Mystery: A young newlywed couple are found shot to death in a car at the bottom of the river.

    Original Radio Broadcast Date: March 17, 1950

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    Originating in Hollywood

    Starring: Larry Thor as Lieutenant Danny Clover; Charles Calvert as Sergeant Gino Tartaglia; Jack Kruschen as Sergeant Muggavan

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    43 mins
  • Mathew Slade, Private Investigator: Find Julie Raydon (EP4618)

    Mathew Slade, Private Investigator: Find Julie Raydon (EP4618)
    Feb 4 2025
    Today's Mystery:Slade investigates the disappearance of a pharmacist's assistant.

    Original Radio Broadcast Date: August 30, 1964 (likely)

    Originating in Hollywood

    Starring: William Wintersole as Mathew Slade; Norman Belkin as Sergeant Sid Dinelli; Karl Swenson as Lt. Barney Flagg; William O'Connell; John Anniston; Valora Noland; Stuart Levin; Joyce Reed

    Aired as Starlight Mystery Theater. Also known as Matthew Slade, Private Investigator.

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    29 mins
  • The Falcon: The Case of the Murdering Missus (EP4617)

    The Falcon: The Case of the Murdering Missus (EP4617)
    Feb 3 2025
    Today's Mystery: A jewelry store owner is killed in a robbery gone wrong, and Waring thinks he knows who the killer is.

    Original Radio Broadcast Date: March 23, 1952

    Originating from New York

    Starring: Les Damon as The Falcon; Chuck Webster as Sergeant Corbett; Mandel Kramer; Maurice Tarplin

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    36 mins
  • Dragnet: The Big Betty (EP4616)

    Dragnet: The Big Betty (EP4616)
    Feb 1 2025
    Today's Mystery: Joe Friday and Ben Romero investigate a gang of conmen victimizing the loved ones of the recently deceased.

    Original Radio Broadcast Date: November 23, 1950

    Originating from Hollywood

    Starring: Jack Webb as Sergeant Joe Friday; Barton Yarborough as Sergeant Ben Romero

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    33 mins
  • Yours Truly Johnny Dollar: The Three Sisters Matter (EP4615)

    Yours Truly Johnny Dollar: The Three Sisters Matter (EP4615)
    Jan 31 2025
    Today's Mystery: Johnny is called up to Green Mountain, Colorado to investigate the disappearance of a famous pianist.

    Original Radio Broadcast Date: October 27, 1957

    Originating from Hollywood

    Starring: Bob Bailey as Johnny Dollar; Joseph Kearns; Vic Perrin; Virginia Gregg; Lucille Meredith; Lillian Buyeff; Bill James

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    26 mins
  • Mr. and Mrs. North: Accidents on the Ice Rink (EP4614)

    Mr. and Mrs. North: Accidents on the Ice Rink (EP4614)
    Jan 30 2025
    Today's Mystery: An ice skater and her rink-owner stepfather each think the other is trying to kill them. The Norths suspect someone's trying to kill them both.

    Original Radio Broadcast Date: January 3, 1950

    Originating from New York City

    Starring: Joseph Curtain as Jerry North; Alice Frost as Pamela North; Ralph Bell

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    28 mins
  • Broadway's My Beat: The Dr. Robert Stafford Murder Case (EP4613)

    Broadway's My Beat: The Dr. Robert Stafford Murder Case (EP4613)
    Jan 29 2025
    Today's Mystery: Danny investigates when an unidentified man is found murdered in an elevator.

    Original Radio Broadcast Date: March 10, 1950

    Originating in Hollywood

    Starring: Larry Thor as Lieutenant Danny Clover; Charles Calvert as Sergeant Gino Tartaglia; Jack Kruschen as Sergeant Muggavan; Tony Barrett; Howard McNear

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    42 mins