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Christmas Old Time Radio Detective Stories

English, Old Time Radio, 15 seasons, 42 episodes, 1 day, 1 hour, 37 minutes
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Taken from podcasts released going back to 2009, this collects the Christmas episodes of the Great Detectives of Old Time Radio hosted by Adam Graham. Enjoy characters such as Johnny Dollar, Richard Diamond, Sherlock Holmes, and Nero Wolfe getting into the spirit of the season in their own way. Features episodes starring Bob Bailey, Dick Powell, Frank Sinatra, Orson Welles, and more.
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Dragnet: The Big Little Jesus

Today's Mystery:Friday and Smith search for a statue of the child Jesus stolen from a church on Christmas Eve.Original Radio Broadcast Date: December 22, 1953Originating from HollywoodStarring: Jack Webb as Sergeant Joe Friday; Ben Alexander as Officer Frank Smith; Herb Vigran; Ralph MoodySupport the show monthly at patreon.greatdetectives.netWelcome to our newest Patreon Supporter, Liz!Patreon Supporter of the Day: Sergey since May 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 @radiodetectivesThis show is part of the Spreaker Prime Network, if you are interested in advertising on this podcast, contact us at https://www.spreaker.com/show/5232073/advertisement
12/23/202344 minutes, 54 seconds
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Yours Truly Johnny Dollar: The Nick Shurn Matter, Episodes Three, Four, and Five

Today's Mystery:Johnny is in a quaint Michigan town on Christmas Eve and has to find a witness to a murder before a hired killer does.Original Radio Broadcast Dates: December 21, 22, and 23, 1955Originating from HollywoodStarring: Bob Bailey as Johnny Dollar; Virginia Gregg; Peggy Webber; Don Diamond; Ben Wright; Jack Kruschen; Barney Phillips; Sam Edwards; Ken ChristyNick Shurn Episode 4 AnimationWhen making your travel plans, remember http://johnnydollarair.comBecome one of our Patreon Supporters at patreon.greatdetectives.netThank you to our Patreon Supporter of the Day: Jonathan, Patreon Supporter since March 2020Take the listener survey at http://survey.greatdetectives.netGive us a call at 208-991-4783Follow us on Twitter @radiodetectivesThis show is part of the Spreaker Prime Network, if you are interested in advertising on this podcast, contact us at https://www.spreaker.com/show/5232073/advertisement
12/22/202351 minutes, 21 seconds
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Mr. Chameleon: The Woman's Weapon Murder Case

Today's Mystery:Mr. Chameleon reopens the case of a woman convicted of murdering her mother-in-law with poisoned candy. He is determined to get her freed in time for Christmas.Original Radio Broadcast Date: December 22, 1948Originating from New York CityStarring: Karl Swenson as Mister ChameleonPodcast Guests: Ron Ecklebarger of Classic Comedy of Old Time Radio, Andrew Rhynes of OTRWesterns, Vinny of I Love Old Time RadioSupport the show monthly at patreon.greatdetectives.netPatreon Supporter of the Day: Deborah, Patreon Supporter Since December 2018Support 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 @radiodetectivesThis show is part of the Spreaker Prime Network, if you are interested in advertising on this podcast, contact us at https://www.spreaker.com/show/5232073/advertisement
12/21/202346 minutes, 9 seconds
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Yours Truly Johnny Dollar: The Nick Shurn Matter, Episodes One and Two

Today's Mystery:Johnny suspects that a mobster murdered his business partner and has to find the only witness before the mobster does.Original Radio Broadcast Dates: December 19 and 20, 1955Originating from HollywoodStarring: Bob Bailey as Johnny Dollar; Virginia Gregg; Peggy Webber; Don Diamond; Ben Wright; Jack Kruschen; Barney Phillips; Sam Edwards; Ken ChristyI'm a guest on the Old Time Radio Westerns as part of our Round Robin CrossoverWhen making your travel plans, remember http://johnnydollarair.comBecome one of our Patreon Supporters at patreon.greatdetectives.netThank you to our Patreon Supporter of the Day: Lisa, Patreon Supporter Since May of 2021:Take the listener survey at http://survey.greatdetectives.netGive us a call at 208-991-4783Follow us on Twitter @radiodetectivesThis show is part of the Spreaker Prime Network, if you are interested in advertising on this podcast, contact us at https://www.spreaker.com/show/5232073/advertisement
12/19/202344 minutes, 11 seconds
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Tales of the Texas Rangers: The Christmas Payoff

Today's Mystery: Jace sets out to find out why a beloved small doctor was murdered on Christmas Day.Original Radio Broadcast Date: December 23, 1951Become one of our monthly patreon supporters at patreon.greatdetectives.netSupport 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 @radiodetectivesJoin us back here on Monday for another old-time radio detective audio drama.
12/24/202235 minutes, 19 seconds
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Man Called X: From a Starlit Hill (EP3641)

The Man Called X crashes a plane in the Middle East and meets a mysterious young girl who’s decided she no longer wants to live in the world.Original Air Date: December 23, 1950Bonus Episode from Christmas on the Blue:The emergency council has failed in their quest to locate Santa Claus. So they call in the Man Called X who wants to be called Y since he’s undercover.Original Air Date: December 15, 1945Support the show monthly at patreon.greatdetectives.netSupport 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 208-991-4783Follow us on Instagram at http://instagram.com/greatdetectivesBecome one of our friends on Facebook.Follow us on Twitter@radiodetectives
12/22/202149 minutes, 37 seconds
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Jeff Regan: Some Enchanted Carhop

Regan is hired to find out who is sending unwanted packages to a young woman.Original Air Date: December 21, 1949Support the show monthly at patreon.greatdetectives.netSupport 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 ourfriends on Facebook.Follow us on Instagram at http://instagram.com/greatdetectivesFollow us on Twitter@radiodetectives
12/21/202142 minutes, 49 seconds
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Casey, Crime Photographer: The Santa Claus of Bums Boulevard

A man who gives new dollar bills to homeless men in the worst part of town is mugged on Christmas Day.Original Air Date: December 25, 1947Support the show monthly at patreon.greatdetectives.netSupport 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 208-991-4783Follow us on Instagram at http://instagram.com/greatdetectivesBecome one of our friends on Facebook.Follow us on Twitter @radiodetectives
12/20/202143 minutes, 17 seconds
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Tales of the Texas Rangers: Christmas Present

Two men, pretending to be charity Santas, hold up a bank on Christmas Eve.Original Air Date: December 24, 1950Become one of our monthly patreon supporters at patreon.greatdetectives.netSupport 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
12/18/202140 minutes, 5 seconds
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Mystery is My Hobby: Boston for Christmas

While visting Boston at Christmas, Bart and Inspector Danton try to help a little boy by clearing his father of murder. Support the show monthly at patreon.greatdetectives.net Support the show on a one-time basis at http://support.greatdetectives.net. Mail a donation to: Adam Graham, PO Box 15913, Boise, Idaho 83715 Read more ...
12/24/202029 minutes, 24 seconds
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Man Called X: On a Starlit Hill (EP3329)

While in the Middle East, Ken and Pegon crashed a plane. In the desert, Ken meets a young girl who says she doesn’t want to grow up. Original Air Date: December 21, 1947 Sponosored by Betterhelp.com. Listeners can get 10% off their first month when they go to http://www.betterhelp.com/box13 Support the show monthly at patreon.greatdetectives.net…
12/23/202029 minutes, 25 seconds
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The Fat Man: Murder Sends a Christmas Card (AU)

Brad tries to help a woman find her missing husband around Christmas. Original Air Date: September 2, 1954 Support the show monthly at patreon.greatdetectives.net Support the show on a one-time basis at http://support.greatdetectives.net. Mail a donation to: Adam Graham, PO Box 15913, Boise, Idaho 83715 Read more ...
12/22/202034 minutes, 57 seconds
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Crime Photographer: Christmas Shopping

While shopping, Casey and Ann see a known pickpocket steal a wallet from a fat man who denies his wallet was stolen. They then find that the money the pickpocket stole was ransom from a kidnapping a year ago. Original Air Date:December 19, 1946 Support the show monthly at patreon.great Read more ...
12/21/202038 minutes, 53 seconds
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Yours Truly Johnny Dollar: How I Played Santa Claus And Almost Got Left Holding the Bag

Johnny is sent to investigate a string of department store thefts, but the situation escalates with a murder on Christmas Eve. Original Air Date: December 24, 1949 When making your travel plans, remember http://johnnydollarair.com Read more ...
12/20/201935 minutes, 57 seconds
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Boston Blackie: Blackie, Santa Claus and The Stolen Rings (EP3012)

Blackie chases a jewel robber on Christmas Eve, but when he catches him the rings the robber has stolen are gone. Original Air Date: December 22, 1948 Support the show monthly at patreon.greatdetectives.net Support the show on a one-time basis at http://support.greatdetectives.net. Mail a donation to: Adam Graham, PO Box 15913, Boise, Idaho 83715 Read…
12/19/201936 minutes, 44 seconds
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Campbell's Playhouse: There's Always A Woman

Orson Welles A private detective (Orson Welles) decides to giv Read more ...
12/23/20181 hour, 3 minutes, 22 seconds
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Yours Truly Johnny Dollar: The Phony Phone Matter

Johnny interrupts scheduled time off over Christmas to pick up a check for a previous job and finds himself the alibi for the owner of a factory that was blown up. Original Air Date: December 17, 1961 Read more ...
12/21/201828 minutes, 19 seconds
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Richard Diamond: The Christmas Show (EP2387)

Diamond performs a 1950s take on the Christmas Carol with his friends. Original Air Date: December 21, 1951 Support the show monthly at patreon.greatdetectives.net Support the show on a one-time basis at http://support.greatdetectives.net.‘ Mail a donation to: Adam Graham, PO Box 15913, Boise, Idaho 83715 Read more ...
12/19/201733 minutes, 45 seconds
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Rocky Fortune: The Plot to Murder Santa Claus

Rocky is hired as an assistant store detective and occasional fill in for Santa Claus. He gets into a fight with the store Santa and comes under suspicion when the store’s Santa is murdered. Original Air Date: December 22, 1953 Support the show monthly at patreon.greatdetectives.net Support the show on a one-time basis at http://support.greatdetectives.net.…
12/19/201730 minutes, 13 seconds
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Yours Truly Dollar: The Red Mystery Matter

Johnny is called to Lake Majove resort by fishing guide Red Faber who reports a potential catastrophe for the resort. Johnny arrives to find Red gone and blood in Red’s quarters. Original Air Date: December 22, 1959 When making your travel plans, remember http://johnnydollarair.com Read more ...
12/23/201629 minutes, 22 seconds
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Boston Blackie: Blackie, Santa Claus and The Stolen Rings (EP2076)

Blackie catches an accused thief but finds the rings he stole have disappeared. Original Air Date: December 17, 1947 Support the show monthly a Read more ...
12/22/201628 minutes, 31 seconds
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Richard Diamond: A Christmas Carol (EP2075)

The characters on Richard Diamond take a week off from mysteries to perform a modern version of the Christmas Carol. Original Air Date: December 24, 1949 Support the show monthly at patreon.greatdetectives.net Support the show on a one-time basis at http://support.greatdetectives.net.‘ Read more ...
12/21/201633 minutes, 52 seconds
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Night Beat: Five Days Off For Christmas

Randy gets time off for Christmas, which reminds him he has no one to spend Christmas with. When a boy tries to give him an envelope and is run over by a car, Ran Read more ...
12/19/201632 minutes, 49 seconds
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Yours Truly Johnny Dollar: The Carmen Kringle Matter

On Christmas Eve, an eccentric miner wants to change the beneficiary of his life insurance to his beloved burrow. Original Air Date: December 22, 1957 When making your travel plans, remember http://www.johnnydollarair.com Read more ...
12/18/201522 minutes, 50 seconds
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The Saint: Santa Claus is No Saint

While dressed as Santa, Simon is mistaken for a man who mad off with an expensive necklace. Simon spends Christmas Eve trying to catch a thief and a murderer. Original Air Date: December 24, 1950 Support the show. Read more ...
12/22/201433 minutes, 11 seconds
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Yours Truly Johnny Dollar: The Nick Shurn Matter Omnibus

At Christmastime, Johnny searches for a woman who witnessed a murder in which an underworld kingpin is suspected. Johnny travels to her small Michigan hometown to find her. There he encounters suspicion from her friends and family, and finds that the mob is already closing in. Original Air Dates: December 19-23, 1955 When making your travel plans,…
12/21/20141 hour, 7 minutes, 50 seconds
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Dragnet: The Big Little Jesus

Joe Friday and Frank Smith investigate the theft of a statue of the child Jesus from a local church. Original Air Date: December 22, 1953 Support the show. Read more ...
12/20/201432 minutes, 20 seconds
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Yours Truly Johnny Dollar: The Missing Mouse Matter

Johnny has to find a singing mouse before a Christmas Eve show. Original Air Date: December 23, 1956 When making your travel plans, remember http://johnnydollarair.com   Read more ...
12/19/201434 minutes, 6 seconds
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Yours Truly Johnny Dollar: The Nick Shurn Matter, Part Five and The Lady Was Lethal (Pt. 2)

Johnny has found his witness, but will she testify. Original Air Date: Decemb Read more ...
12/20/201331 minutes, 6 seconds
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Nick Carter: Nick Carter's Christmas Adventure

Nick Carter investigates why a rich man has soured on Christmas. Original Air Da Read more ...
12/19/201332 minutes, 13 seconds
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Yours Truly Johnny Dollar Matter: The Nick Shurn Matter, Parts Three and Four

A hired killing is gunning for the witness Johnny is look for in her small Michigan town, while townspeople ar Read more ...
12/18/201330 minutes, 47 seconds
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Yours Truly Johnny Dollar: The Nick Shurn Matter, Parts One and Two

A racketeer is suspected of murdering his partner, but the star witness has disappeared. Original Air D Read more ...
12/16/201333 minutes, 10 seconds
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Sherlock Holmes: The Blue Carbuncle (John Gielgud)

A lost goose sets Holmes on the trail of a jewel thief. Original Air Date: March 13, 1955 Support the show…http://support.greatdetectives.net Become one of our friends on Fa Read more ...
5/23/201328 minutes, 36 seconds
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Sherlock Holmes: The Adventure of the Blue Carbuncle (John Stanley)

A lost Christmas goose puts Sherlock Holmes on the trail of a jewel thief with the freedom of an innocent man lying in the balance. Original Air Date: December 26, 1948 Take our listener survey: http://survey.greatdetectives.net Become one of our friends on Facebook… < Read more ...
12/20/201236 minutes, 1 second
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Let George Do It: The Christmas Letter

A soldiers writes George to ask him to visit a girl and take her out on Christmas Eve. George is dismayed to find her about to fall for a known hustler. Original Air Date: December 24, 1951 T Read more ...
12/19/201231 minutes, 29 seconds
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Sherlock Holmes: The Adventure of the Christmas Bride

Sherlock Holmes is invited to spend the holidays with a family that needs him to assure a wedding occurs. Original Air Date: December 21, 1947 Take our listener survey…http://survey.greatdetectives.net Become one of our friends on Facebook…
12/22/201131 minutes, 14 seconds
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Let George Do It: Santa Claus In Glass

George pledges to stay out of mysteries on Christmas day and we know how that’ll turn out. Original Air Date: December 25, 1 Read more ...
12/21/201134 minutes, 4 seconds
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Candy Matson: Jack Frost

Santa’s helper, Jack Frost, turns up missing and at the request of a friend, Candy gets Rembrandt to take the job. Howeve Read more ...
12/20/201132 minutes, 23 seconds
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Let George Do It: Follow that Train

It’s Christmas and George gets a letter from a new client-a department store Santa Claus that wants him to solve the mystery of a missing electric train. But when Brooksie dis Read more ...
12/22/201031 minutes, 11 seconds
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Nero Wolfe: The Case of the Slaughtered Santas

Nero Wolfe is hired to investigate the death of several sidewalk Santas by a Santa who fears he will be next. Original Air Date: Dec Read more ...
12/21/201035 minutes, 38 seconds
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Sherlock Holmes: The Night Before Christmas

One of Moriarity’s henchman switches Christmas sacks with Dr. Watson when both are dressed as Santa Claus. Sherlock Holmes has to catc Read more ...
12/24/200934 minutes, 41 seconds