Old Time Radio Mysteries

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Old Time Radio Network Mystery Stories. Its a fogy night, a perfect night for a mystery. The unknown, your enter fears and those unexplained noises all make Mystery Stories come alive in those chilling tales as told by early radio. Join us each week as listen to tales of mystery. (Author: Humphrey/Camardella)
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Recent episodes from Old Time Radio Mysteries

  • Ellery Queen Mysteries "three Frogs" (04-29-48)
    Published: Sep 12, 08
    Ellery Queen Mysteries - Tuska cited Ellery Queen, Master Detective (1940) and Ellery Queen's Penthouse Mystery (1941) as the best of the Bellamy-Lindsay pairings. "The influence of The Thin Man series was apparent in reverse", Tuska noted about Ellery Queen's Penthouse Mystery. "Ellery and Nikki are unmarried but obviously in love with each other. Probably the biggest mystery... is how Ellery ever gets a book written. Not only is Nikki attractive and perfectly willing to show off
     
  • Bulldog Drummond "white Star And The Ringer" (1947)
    Published: Sep 8, 08
    Bulldog Drummond has come to wreak havoc on unsuspecting killers, counterfeiters, and underworld characters. The opening of the show starts with a the sounds of footsteps, foghorn, then two shots ring out, followed by three blows of a police officer's whistle. Bulldog, who's really name is Hugh (played by George Coulouris), was a methodical crime-solving sleuth who let nothing get in his way of his goal, which was to put a stop to crime! Bulldog believed in uncomplicated and decisive means of ge
     
  • That Hammer Guy "faye Durando" (1953).
    Published: Sep 6, 08
    That Hammer Guy (Mike Hammer) - Mickey Spillane wrote violent, sex-filled tales that epitomized the hard-boiled detective genre of tough guys, fist fights and sultry dames. That Hammer Guy was a detective drama well inside the hard-boiled tradition. This was the rough and rugged series that hit hard and fast and it was unlike some other shows, such as, "Yours Truly, Johnny Dollar" or "Richard Diamond" that where more upbeat with humor and sly wit. Mike Hammer believes in just
     
  • Mr Keen Tracer Of Lost Persons "the Case Of The Frightened Child" (11-16-44)
    Published: Sep 1, 08
    When Mr. Keen, Tracer of Lost Persons first debuted over the Blue Network on October 12, 1937, the show’s title accurately described Keen’s stock-in-trade; the “kindly old investigator” tracked down individuals who had mysteriously vanished, leaving behind their families, homes, jobs and other day-to-day activities. Keen (he never had a first name, unless it was “Peachy”) was assisted in these duties by an Irishman named Mike Clancy. Mike wasn’t much of a brainiac (the quote that c
     
  • The Lives Of Harry Lime "double Double Cross" (01-18-52)
    Published: Aug 29, 08
    The Third Man (The Lives of Harry Lime) was a old-time radio adventure series that ran in 1951 and 1952. It was based on the 1949 film of the same name. Orson Welles stars as Harry Lime, a perpetually broke confidence man, smuggler, and general scoundrel. He will participate in virtually any criminal activity to make a fast buck, but uses his wits rather than a gun. He draws the line short of murder, blackmail, or drugs. Even so, Harry is an endearing character and listeners love to hear of his
     
  • Secrets Of Scotland Yard "frederick Stewart" (1944)
    Published: Aug 28, 08
    The Secrets of Scotland Yard is hosted by Clive Brook, narrator of LM Radio. Brook was a successful director writer, and actor in many films, including “Dressed to Thrill” in 1935, “The Flemish Farm” in 1943 and “On Approval” in 1944. He was probably best remembered for playing opposite Marlene Dietrich in the 1932 movie, “Shanghai Express.” He also played Sherlock Holmes in the 1932 movie of the same name. THIS EPISODE: Program #19. Towers Of London syndication. "Frederick
     
  • The Adventures Of Sherlock Holmes "the Devil's Foot" (08-28-62)
    Published: Aug 26, 08
    The Adventures Of Sherlock Holmes is a fictional detective of the late 19th and early 20th centuries, who first appeared in publication in 1887. He is the creation of Scottish born author and physician Sir Arthur Conan Doyle. A brilliant London-based detective, Holmes is famous for his intellectual prowess, and is renowned for his skillful use of deductive reasoning (somewhat mistakenly - see inductive reasoning) and astute observation to solve difficult cases. He is arguably the most famous fic
     
  • Crime And Peter Chambers "abigail Chrisenberry" (05-04-54)
    Published: Aug 23, 08
    Crime and Peter Chambers - This program was born from a detective book series and inspired by author Henry Kane who became the director and producer for the radio show. The series only ran five months, 30 minutes each episode,  from April 6, 1954 to September 7, 1954. Peter Chambers was played by Dane Clark who also appeared on the Suspense radio shows. Chambers acted the role of a playboy detective with an eye for solving crime and a taste for the women. Bill Zuckert, who went on to guest star
     
  • The Fat Man "murder Shows A Phantom Face" (1950)
    Published: Aug 21, 08
    The Fat Man - "There he goes across the street into the drugstore, steps on the scale, height: 6 feet, weight: 290 pounds, fortune: Danger.  Who isit? THE FAT MAN." Brad Runyon was the Fat Man, played by Jack Scott Smart.  The series was created by Dashall Hammott and was first heard on the ABC network Jan. 21, 1946. J. Scott Smart fit the part of the Fat Man perfectly, weighing in at 270 pounds himself.  When he spoke, there was no doubt that this was the voice of a big guy.  Smar
     
  • The Molle Mystery Theater "solo Performance" (05-21-48)
    Published: Aug 19, 08
    Although Molle Mystery Theater was initially sponsored by Molle Shaving Cream, other sponsors (such as Bayer Aspirin, Ironized Yeast, Phillips Milk of Magnesia) also sponsored the program. Sometimes, when it was not sponsored by Molle, the program was called "Mystery Theater". The show was first heard on NBC, on 9/7/43. Time slot was originally Sunday nights at 9:00 PM, but was later moved to Tuesday at 9:00 PM, and Friday at 10:00 PM. In 1948, the show moved to CBS (Tues, 8:00 PM), an
     
  • The Adventures Of Nero Wolf "the Killer Cards" (01-12-51)
    Published: Aug 16, 08
    The Adventures of Nero Wolfe came to radio in the spring of 1943 in a short-lived series starring J. B. Williams over a New England network. The series moved onto ABC with Santos Ortega starring in a summer series (July 5, 1943-September 27, 1943) with John Gibson as Archie Goodwin. Luis Van Rooten moved into the title role when the series was revived the following year (January 21, 1944-July 14, 1944). Francis X. Bushman starred as The Amazing Nero Wolfe in a 1945-46 Mutual series, with Elliott
     
  • The Adventures Of Sherlock Holmes "murder By Midnight" (10-29-45)
    Published: Aug 13, 08
    The Adventures Of Sherlock Holmes - Sherlock Holmes detective stories appeared on radio for more than 25 years, with a long list of performers playing the parts of Holmes and Dr Watson. FIRST BROADCAST: October 20th 1930 LAST BROADCAST: September 4th 1956. The stories were written by Edith Meiser, a self-confessed Holmes addict.  These were so well written that she was warmly praised by Arthur Conan Doyle’s widow and son. Sherlock Holmes is a fictional detective of the late 19th and early 20
     
  • The Adventures Of Ellery Queen "the Vanishing Magician" (11-06-43)
    Published: Aug 11, 08
    On radio, The Adventures Of Ellery Queen was heard on all three networks from 1939 to 1948. During the 1970s, syndicated radio fillers, Ellery Queen's Minute Mysteries, began with an announcer saying, "This is Ellery Queen..." and contained a short one-minute case. The radio station encouraged callers to solve the mystery and win a sponsor's prize. Once a winner was found, the solution was broadcast as confirmation. A complete episode guide and history of this radio program can be foun
     
  • The Lives Of Harry Lime "work Of Art" (09-28-51)
    Published: Aug 8, 08
    The Third Man (The Lives of Harry Lime) was a old-time radio adventure series that ran in 1951 and 1952. It was based on the 1949 film of the same name. Orson Welles stars as Harry Lime, a perpetually broke confidence man, smuggler, and general scoundrel. He will participate in virtually any criminal activity to make a fast buck, but uses his wits rather than a gun. He draws the line short of murder, blackmail, or drugs. Even so, Harry is an endearing character and listeners love to hear of his
     
  • The Molle Mystery Theater "radio Patrol" (11-29-46)
    Published: Aug 6, 08
    Although Molle Mystery Theatre was initially sponsored by Molle Shaving Cream, other sponsors (such as Bayer Aspirin, Ironized Yeast, Phillips Milk of Magnesia) also sponsored the program. Sometimes, when it was not sponsored by Molle, the program was called "Mystery Theater". The show was first heard on NBC, on 9/7/43. Time slot was originally Sunday nights at 9:00 PM, but was later moved to Tuesday at 9:00 PM, and Friday at 10:00 PM. In 1948, the show moved to CBS (Tues, 8:00 PM), an