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Today's Mystery: A woman is found murdered on a Ferris wheel.Original Radio Broadcast Date: Around New Years Day in the mid-1950sSupport the show monthly at patreon.greatdetectives.netOriginating in N…

Today's Mystery: A w…

Today's Mystery: A woman is found murdered on a Ferris wheel.Original Radio Broadcast Date: Around New Years Day in the mid-1950sSupport the show monthly at patreon.greatdetectives.netOriginating in New YorkStarring: Wynn Wright as Lt. John Douglas; Dan Ocko as Sergeant Allen; George Tanner; Sam GraySupport the show on a one-time basis at http://support.greatdetectives.net.Patreon Supporter of the Day: Ken, Patreon Supporter since March 2020Mail a donation to: Adam Graham, PO Box 15913, Boise, Idaho 83715Take the listener survey at http://survey.greatdetectives.netGive us a call at 208-991-478…

Today's Mystery:Sergeant Corbett wants The Falcon to find out why a man made an insane attempt to rob an express company with a gun that couldn't fire.Original Radio Broadcast Date: January 14, 1951Or…

Today's Mystery:Serg…

Today's Mystery:Sergeant Corbett wants The Falcon to find out why a man made an insane attempt to rob an express company with a gun that couldn't fire.Original Radio Broadcast Date: January 14, 1951Originating from New YorkStarred: Les Damon as the Falcon; Ken Paxton as Sergeant CorbettSupport the show monthly at https://patreon.greatdetectives.netPatreon Supporter of the DaySupport the show on a one-time basis at http://support.greatdetectives.net.Mail a donation to: Adam Graham, PO Box 15913, Boise, Idaho 83715Take the listener survey at http://survey.greatdetectives.netGive us a call at 208…

Today, I'm joined by Jim Grinstead of the Scams and Cons Podcast as we delve into two scam-related old time radio podcasts.Today's 1st Mystery:First up, there's no such thing as easy money. That's a l…

Today, I'm joined by…

Today, I'm joined by Jim Grinstead of the Scams and Cons Podcast as we delve into two scam-related old time radio podcasts.Today's 1st Mystery:First up, there's no such thing as easy money. That's a lesson a rich young man learns as he's forced to lure his friends into the clutches of a big-time gambler to square his own debts. Can magician-turned-detective Mike Trent help? We find out in this episode of Easy Money, "The Gallopping Ivories"Original Radio Broadcast Date: November 14, 1954Originating in New YorkStarring: Larry Haines as Mike Trent; Ralph Bell; Peter Fernandez; Maurice TarplinTod…

Today's Mystery:When a notorious mobster is gunned down, sparking fears of a gang war, Joe Friday and Ben Romero race against time to find the killers. Smoke screens, false leads, and a mysterious wom…

Today's Mystery:When…

Today's Mystery:When a notorious mobster is gunned down, sparking fears of a gang war, Joe Friday and Ben Romero race against time to find the killers. Smoke screens, false leads, and a mysterious woman are at the center of it all.Original Radio Broadcast Date: March 30, 1950Originating from HollywoodStarring: Jack Webb as Sergeant Joe Friday; Barton Yarborough as Sergeant Ben Romero; Herb Butterfield; Jack Kruschen; Virginia GreggSupport the show monthly at patreon.greatdetectives.netPatreon Supporter of the Day: Ralph, Patreon Supporter since August 2022Support the show on a one-time basis a…

Today's Mystery:Set sail on a treacherous journey with Johnny Dollar, the man with the action-packed expense account, as he embarks on a mission to safeguard a fortune in jewels. The sleek motor cruis…

Today's Mystery:Set …

Today's Mystery:Set sail on a treacherous journey with Johnny Dollar, the man with the action-packed expense account, as he embarks on a mission to safeguard a fortune in jewels. The sleek motor cruiser Ellen Dear carries a cargo worth over $300,000, but disaster strikes when the yacht sinks in deep waters.Original Radio Broadcast Date: January 6, 1957Originated from HollywoodStarring: Bob Bailey as Johnny Dollar,Virginia Gregg, Lawrence Dobkin, Howard McNear, Jay Novello, Jack Edwards, Barney Phillips, Raymond BurrThe tragedy of Andrea DoriaWhen making your travel plans, remember http://johnn…