Old Time Radio Mystery Specials: Daily Summaries Delivered

Twice Told Tale: Dangerous Assignment: Guided Missile Plans and Yours Truly Johnny Dollar: The Picture Postcard Matter (EP5055s)

Dangerous Assignment — “Guided Missile Plans”Steve Mitchell is sent to Dublin to recover stolen microfilm containing plans for a new American guided missile. His pursuit of the suspected courier leads him through England, where two deaths and a series of seemingly innocent picture postcards provide his best hope for locating the missing plans before someone else gets to them.Yours Truly, Johnny Dollar — “The Picture Postcard Matter”Johnny Dollar travels to Switzerland after $100,000 in uncut diamonds are stolen from a courier at the Zurich airport. His only lead is a mysterious informant offering to arrange their return, but Johnny soon finds himself caught between competing players while a picture postcard offers a cryptic clue to where the diamonds may be hidden.Original Radio Broadcast Dates:Dangerous Assignment: August 30, 1950.Yours Truly, Johnny Dollar: October 1–5, 1956.Both programs are originating from HollywoodCast — Dangerous Assignment:Brian Donlevy as Steve MitchellHerb Butterfield as the CommissionerWritten by Robert Reif (Bob Reif)Music by Basil AdlamMusic conducted by Ralph HollenbeckProduced and directed by Bill KarnCast — Yours Truly, Johnny Dollar:Bob Bailey as Johnny DollarLucille MeredithVictor PerrinForrest LewisStan JonesBen WrightWritten by Robert ReifProduced and directed by Jack JohnstoneMusical supervision by Amerigo MarinoRoy Rowan, announcerSupport the show monthly at https://patreon.greatdetectives.netPatreon Supporter of the Day: Sheila, Patreon supporter since February 2020Support 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 208-991-4783Follow us on Instagram at http://instagram.com/greatdetectivesFollow us on Twitter @radiodetectives

Dragnet: The Big Badge (Peggy Webber Special)

Todays Mystery: Sergeant Joe Friday and his partner Ben Romero hunt for the “Badge Bandit,” a violent criminal who poses as a police officer to rob and assault his victims. After weeks of investigation, the search becomes dangerously personal when Friday and Romero encounter the suspect during a massive overnight manhunt.Original Radio Broadcast Date: May 4, 1950Originating from HollywoodCast:Jack Webb as Sergeant Joe FridayBarton Yarborough as Ben RomeroPeggy Webber as Joe Friday’s motherSupport the show monthly at patreon.greatdetectives.netPatreon Supporter of the Day: Joey, Patreon supporter since June 2019Support 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…http://survey.greatdetectives.netGive us a call 208-991-4783Become one of our friends on FacebookFollow us on Instagram at http://instagram.com/greatdetectivesFollow us on Twitter@radiodetectivesJoin us again tomorrow for another detective drama from the Golden Age of Radio.

Lux Radio Theater: The Fallen Sparrow

Today's Mystery: After returning to New York following years of imprisonment during the Spanish Civil War, John McKittrick learns that a close friend has died under suspicious circumstances. As he investigates, he finds himself caught in a dangerous web of espionage, murder, and betrayal connected to secrets from his wartime past.Original Radio Broadcast Date: February 14, 1944Originating from HollywoodStarred: Robert Young as John McKittrick, Maureen O'Hara as Elma Don, and Walter Slezak as Dr. Scoss.Also featuring Charles Seal, Charlotte Treadway, Ed Emerson, George Sorel, Griff Barnett, Howard McNear, Jay Novello, John McIntire, Norman Field, and Rene Gussaire.Produced by Cecil B. DeMille.Support the show monthly at patreon.greatdetectives.netPatreon Supporter of the Day: Jeff, Patreon supporter since December 2015.Support the show on a one-time basis at support.greatdetectives.netMail a donation to: Adam Graham, PO Box 15913, Boise, Idaho 83715Take the listener survey at survey.greatdetectives.netGive us a call 208-991-4783Become one of our friends on Facebook at facebook.com/radiodetectivesFollow us on Instagram at instagram.com/greatdetectivesFollow us on Twitter/X at twitter.com/radiodetectives

Proudly We Hail: Follow that Man

Today's Mystery: A private detective is hired to located a woman's brother who is tied into underworld activity.Original Radio Broadcast Date: October 29, 1950Originating in New YorkStarring: Lee Tracy as Clint Flint, Miriam Wolfe, Bill Lipton, Joe DeSantisSupport the show monthly at https://patreon.greatdetectives.netPatreon Supporter of the Day: Larry, Patreon supporter since July 2023.Support 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…http://survey.greatdetectives.netGive us a call 208-991-4783Become one of our friends on Facebook.Follow us on Instagram at http://instagram.com/greatdetectivesFollow us on Twitter@radiodetectives

Lux Radio Theater: Captain Carey USA

Suspense: The Crowd

The Silent Men: The Big Kill and Night Beat: Ellen (Twice-Told Tale)

Screen Guild Theater: The Glass Key

Today's Story: The best friend and top lieutenant of a political boss finds himself in the midst of a murder that threatens his boss's career.Original Air Date: July 22, 1946Originating from HollywoodStarring: Alan Ladd; Marjorie Reynolds; Ward BondThank you to our newest platinum patreon supporters who have been supporting the podcast since March 2016...Dan, Jennifer, Jesse, Jim and Rachel, Judith, Michael, Nancy, and PaulSupport the show monthly at https://patreon.greatdetectives.netPatreon Supporter of the Day: James, Patreon supporter since March 2020Support the show on a one-time basis at http://support.greatdetectives.net.Mail a donation to: Adam Graham, PO Box 15913, Boise, Idaho 83715