Nostalgic Mystery Radio
Fiction & Audio Drama
About
Old time radio mystery programs brought back to life for today's fan of the great shows of yesteryear. Including the classics such as Sherlock Holmes, Sam Spade, Philip Marlowe, and more.
Episodes
- Ep.489 Nick Carter Master Detective: Death In The Pines
Nick Carter, Master Detective, an old-time radio show that aired from 1943 to 1955, presents the episode "Death In The Pines." This episode, originally aired on March 4th, 1944, features Lon Clark as Nick Carter, investigating the murder o…
- Ep.488 The Adventures Of The Falcon: The Case Of The Fatal Fix
This episode of Nostalgic Mystery Radio features "The Case Of The Fatal Fix" from The Adventures Of The Falcon. The series, which originated as a radio drama in 1943, follows Michael Waring, an insurance investigator. In this episode, a fa…
- Ep.487 Dragnet: The Big Watch
This episode of Nostalgic Mystery Radio features "The Big Watch" from the classic radio series Dragnet, which originally aired on April 13th, 1950. The episode follows Sgt. Joe Friday as he investigates "Hitch-Hike Bandits" assaulting and…
- Ep.486 Father Brown: The Honour of Israel Gow
This episode of Nostalgic Mystery Radio features an adventure of Father Brown titled "The Honour of Israel Gow." Father Brown and Flambeau, now a private detective, are in Scotland investigating a death at Glengyle Castle.
- Ep.485 Philo Vance: The Red Duck Murder Case
In this episode of Nostalgic Mystery Radio, Philo Vance investigates "The Red Duck Murder Case." Originally aired in 1949, the story features Vance, voiced by Jackson Beck, uncovering a murder and a counterfeit ring.
- Ep.484 Yours Truly Johnny Dollar: The Harold Trandem Matter
In this episode of Yours Truly Johnny Dollar, Johnny investigates a murder linked to an insured man with a $1.5 million policy. The case, "The Harold Trandem Matter," originally aired on May 9, 1950.
- Ep.483 Richard Diamond Private Detective: The Mike Burton Murder Case
In this episode of Nostalgic Mystery Radio, Richard Diamond investigates the Mike Burton Murder Case. A truck driver is killed by a hit-and-run driver, and his friend suspects foul play. The episode originally aired on July 5th, 1950.
- Ep.482 The Whistler: The Alibi
This episode of Nostalgic Mystery Radio presents "The Alibi" from The Whistler. The story involves a domineering old lady and those who have a reason to harm her. It originally aired on October 25th, 1942.
- Ep.481 The Adventures Of Sherlock Holmes: The Telltale Pigeon Feathers
This episode of Nostalgic Mystery Radio features "The Telltale Pigeon Feathers" from The Adventures of Sherlock Holmes. Sherlock Holmes investigates a spy at the behest of his brother Mycroft, while Doctor Watson is arrested for murder.
- Ep.480 Pat Novak For Hire: Sam Tolliver
This episode of Nostalgic Mystery Radio features "Pat Novak For Hire: Sam Tolliver." Pat Novak gets into trouble after doing a favor for a friend, leading to a dead body in his office. The episode originally aired on April 9th, 1949.
- Ep.479 Nick Carter Master Detective: Murder In The Crypt
In this episode of Nostalgic Mystery Radio, Nick Carter investigates a murder. The episode, titled "Murder In The Crypt," originally aired on August 2, 1943.
- Ep.478 Boston Blackie: The Stolen Car Ring
This episode of Nostalgic Mystery Radio features Boston Blackie in "The Stolen Car Ring." Blackie, a reformed safe cracker, assists in solving the mystery of Mary's stolen car.
- Ep.477 The Adventures Of Philip Marlowe: The Black Halo
In this episode of Nostalgic Mystery Radio, Philip Marlowe is hired to find Julia Perry. The case escalates with a murder and a suicide, leading to an unexpected conclusion. This episode originally aired on January 15th, 1949.
- Ep.476 The Adventures Of The Falcon: The Case Of The Sweet Swindle
This episode of the radio series "The Adventures Of The Falcon" presents "The Case Of The Sweet Swindle." The series, which began in the 1940s, features American agent Michael Waring, known as "The Falcon," now working as a hardboiled insu…
- Ep.475 The Jack Benny Program: Halloween Celebration
This episode of The Jack Benny Program is a Halloween celebration that originally aired on November 2nd, 1941. Jack and his cast visit Basil Rathbone's home in costume. The Jack Benny Program was a popular radio comedy show known for Benny…
- Ep.474 The Whistler: Death Comes At Midnight
This episode of Nostalgic Mystery Radio features "The Whistler: Death Comes At Midnight," originally aired on October 18th, 1942. The story portrays a man with a premonition of his impending death within 48 hours.
- Ep.473 The Adventures Of Sam Spade: The Shot In The Dark Caper
In this episode of The Adventures of Sam Spade, Sam Spade is hired by a newspaper to solve a murder. The murder was captured in a news photo but was never reported to the police. This episode originally aired on February 23, 1951.
- Ep.472 The Adventures Of Father Brown: The Dagger With Wings
This episode of Nostalgic Mystery Radio features "The Dagger With Wings" from The Adventures Of Father Brown. Father Brown investigates a wealthy landowner's confession about occultism forced by his adopted son.
- Ep.471 Philo Vance: The White Willow Murder Case
This episode of Nostalgic Mystery Radio features Philo Vance in "The White Willow Murder Case." Originally broadcast in 1949, Jackson Beck plays Vance. A stockbroker is murdered after giving bad advice and romancing a gangster's girlfriend.
- Ep.470 Yours Truly Johnny Dollar: The Edward French Matter
This episode of Nostalgic Mystery Radio features "Yours Truly, Johnny Dollar: The Edward French Matter." It recounts a case of Johnny Dollar, a freelance insurance investigator, as he investigates the disappearance of the manager of the Je…
- Ep.469 Boston Blackie: The Worthington Ghost
This episode of Nostalgic Mystery Radio features Boston Blackie investigating a ghost. Blackie's friend Shorty encounters a woman claiming to have seen a ghost, leading Blackie into the mystery. The episode originally aired on March 19th,…
- Ep.468 The Adventures of Sam Spade: The Apple of Eve Caper
This episode of Nostalgic Mystery Radio features "The Apple of Eve Caper" from The Adventures of Sam Spade. The plot involves the killing of Eve Adams, with "Dreama Love" as the primary suspect. The episode originally aired on June 19th, 1…
- Ep.467 Barrie Craig Confidential Investigator: Murder By Threes
This episode of Nostalgic Mystery Radio features Barrie Craig, a confidential investigator voiced by William Gargan, with Ralph Bell as Lt. Travis Rogers. The episode delves into a case titled "Murder By Threes," which originally aired on…
- Ep.466 The Adventures of Sam Spade: The Civic Pride Caper
This episode of The Adventures of Sam Spade, titled "The Civic Pride Caper," features Sam Spade investigating the collapse of an auditorium. The show, starring Howard Duff as Sam Spade and Lurene Tuttle as Effie, was a suspense/detective r…
- Ep.465 The Adventures Of The Falcon: The Case Of The Quarrelsome Quartet
This episode of The Adventures Of The Falcon, titled "The Case Of The Quarrelsome Quartet," features the Falcon investigating a case involving Hazel Walsh, George Reynolds, and the Gallagher mob. The Falcons radio series began in 1943 and…
- Ep.464 Tales Of The Texas Rangers: Hanging By A Thread
This episode of Nostalgic Mystery Radio features "Hanging By A Thread" from Tales of the Texas Rangers. The radio drama, which originally aired in 1950, stars Joel McCrea as Texas Ranger Jayce Pearson, investigating a suspicious death.
- Ep.463 Broadway Is My Beat: The Joan Gale Murder Case
This episode of Nostalgic Mystery Radio features "The Joan Gale Murder Case" from the classic radio detective series Broadway Is My Beat. Detective Danny Clover investigates a murder in a flower shop. The original air date was January 21st…
- Ep.462 Dragnet: The Big Chance
This episode of Nostalgic Mystery Radio features Dragnet: The Big Chance. The story involves Detective Sergeant Joe Friday investigating the disappearance of a highway patrolman. The episode originally aired on August 24th, 1950.
- Ep.461 The Adventures Of Sam Spade: The Crab Louie Caper
This episode of Nostalgic Mystery Radio features "The Crab Louie Caper" from The Adventures Of Sam Spade. Sam Spade investigates the death of an Italian crab-fisher, originally aired March 2nd, 1951.
- Ep.460 Philo Vance: The Butler Murder Case
This episode of Nostalgic Mystery Radio features Philo Vance in "The Butler Murder Case." A dentist is murdered after being threatened by an extortionist. The episode originally aired on October 28th, 1948, and features Jackson Beck as Van…
- Ep.459 Richard Diamond Private Detective: The House Of Mystery Case
This episode from December 10, 1949, features Richard Diamond, Private Detective, in "The House Of Mystery Case." Diamond, a slick detective, investigates a case involving a dead man and a new widow, Mrs. Julia Bates.
- Ep.458 The Adventures Of Sam Spade: The Chateau McCloud Caper
This episode of The Adventures of Sam Spade, originally aired January 26th, 1951, features "The Chateau McCloud Caper." Howard Duff stars in this mystery about a murder that occurs at a rich man's winter home.
- Ep.457 Father Brown: The Eye Of Apollo
Nostalgic Mystery Radio features "The Eye of Apollo" from The Adventures of Father Brown. In this episode, Father Brown investigates a charismatic sect leader after his wife's death. The original air date was January 18, 2013.
- Ep.456 Yours Truly Johnny Dollar: The Yankee Pride Matter
This episode of Nostalgic Mystery Radio features "Yours Truly, Johnny Dollar: The Yankee Pride Matter." Johnny Dollar, the freelance insurance investigator, investigates murder, intrigue, and sabotage in Singapore. This episode originally…
- Ep.455 Broadway Is My Beat: The Dion Hartley Murder Case
This episode of Nostalgic Mystery Radio features "The Dion Hartley Murder Case" from the old-time radio show Broadway Is My Beat. Detective Danny Clover is invited to Dion Hartley's apartment, where Hartley claims he will be murdered and k…
- Ep.454 Tales Of The Texas Rangers: Dream Farm
Nostalgic Mystery Radio features "Dream Farm," an episode from "Tales of the Texas Rangers." This old-time radio drama reenacts actual Texas Ranger cases, with Joel McCrea starring as Texas Ranger Jayce Pearson.
- Ep.453 The New Adventures Of Nero Wolfe: Stamped For Murder
Nero Wolfe, an eccentric detective, is approached by a woman seeking to recover a treasure map from con men. The case develops when the swindlers too readily return the money. This episode of Nostalgic Mystery Radio originally aired on Oct…
- Ep.451 The Adventures Of The Falcon: The Case Of The Nervous Shakedown
This episode, "The Case Of The Nervous Shakedown," is from The Adventures Of The Falcon, a radio drama that originated from RKO Radio Pictures and later featured the Falcon as a private investigator. The episode originally aired on June 27…
- Ep.452 Boston Blackie: Murder On The Flying Trapeze
In this episode, Boston Blackie investigates the death of a trapeze artist, an old school friend of Mary's, who dies during her performance. The case unfolds as Blackie, a reformed safe cracker, navigates the suspicions of the police. This…
- Ep.450 Dragnet: The Big Youngster
This episode of Nostalgic Mystery Radio features "The Big Youngster" from the classic radio series Dragnet. Detective Sergeant Joe Friday and Officer Frank Smith investigate a case of vandalism.
- Ep.449 Nick Carter Master Detective: A Cat Brings Death
This episode of Nostalgic Mystery Radio features Nick Carter, Master Detective, in an episode titled "A Cat Brings Death," originally broadcast on April 15, 1944. Nick Carter investigates the disappearance of a wealthy woman's cat.
- Ep.448 Philo Vance: The Magic Murder Case
This episode of Nostalgic Mystery Radio features Philo Vance in "The Magic Murder Case." The story involves a murdered magician found in a locked room, with Jackson Beck playing Vance, George Petrie as District Attorney Markham, and Joan A…
- Ep.447 Richard Diamond Private Detective: To Guard A Seal
This episode of Nostalgic Mystery Radio features Richard Diamond, Private Detective, in "To Guard A Seal," originally aired in 1950. Diamond is hired to be the bodyguard for a seal named Timothy.
- Ep.446 The Adventures Of Sherlock Holmes: Murder In The Casbah
This episode of Nostalgic Mystery Radio features "Murder in the Casbah" from The Adventures of Sherlock Holmes. Sherlock Holmes and Dr. Watson journey to North Africa to solve a murder case, first broadcast on December 3rd, 1945.
- Ep.445 The Adventures Of Philip Marlowe: The Unfair Lady
This episode of Nostalgic Mystery Radio features "The Unfair Lady" from The Adventures Of Philip Marlowe. Detective Philip Marlowe goes to Mexico to solve a series of diamond thefts. The episode originally aired on June 4, 1949.
- Ep.444 The Adventures of Sam Spade: The Bouncing Betty Caper
This episode of The Adventures of Sam Spade, originally aired December 12th, 1948, features Sam Spade as a chauffeur investigating threats. Howard Duff stars as Sam Spade, with Lurene Tuttle as Effie.
- Ep.443 Broadway Is My Beat: The Roberto Segura Murder Case
This episode from the radio series "Broadway Is My Beat" features Detective Danny Clover investigating the murder of Roberto Segura. The program, which aired from 1949-1954, was known for its crime drama genre.
- Ep.442 Tales Of The Texas Rangers: The Blow Off
This episode of Nostalgic Mystery Radio presents "Tales Of The Texas Rangers: The Blow Off," an old-time radio drama from 1951. It features Texas Ranger Jayce Pearson investigating the murder of a gas station owner.
- Ep.441 Barrie Craig Confidential Investigator: The Lost Lady
In this episode of Nostalgic Mystery Radio, Barrie Craig is hired as a confidential investigator. He is tasked with protecting a wealthy man's wife, who subsequently disappears and is found murdered after a shopping trip. The episode, "The…
- Ep.440 Yours Truly Johnny Dollar: The Jackie Cleaver Matter
This episode of Nostalgic Mystery Radio features Johnny Dollar in 'The Jackie Cleaver Matter.' Johnny, an insurance investigator, is asked to locate a beneficiary.