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The Adventures of Philip Marlowe presents “The Heart of Gold,” originally broadcast on CBS on October 24, 1948. This is episode 5 of the Gerald Mohr-era series, with Mohr starring as Raymond Chandler’s Los Angeles private detective. A quiet Sunday is interrupted by a special-delivery letter, a $50 retainer, and a request from Helen Asher to look into a man calling himself Elliot Perdue. Before Marlowe can get answers, an apparent suicide and a heart-shaped gold locket send him from Bel-Air to a Sunset Strip nightclub. Gene Levitt wrote the episode, produced and directed by Norman Macdonnell. Old Time Mystery Radio presents the original broadcast with a newly produced contextual introduction, a short closing announcement, and gently cleaned/mastered audio for a more consistent listening experience. Chapters: 00:00 Victor Sterling Introduction 00:56 Original Broadcast 30:28 Closing Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/old-time-mystery-radio-old-time-radio--7217889/support.…

Boston Blackie, “The Undersea Murder,” originally broadcast October 1, 1946, is presented here as episode 90. Also known as “Sunken Treasure Chest,” this waterfront mystery stars Richard Kollmar as Boston Blackie, with Lesley Woods as Mary Wesley and Maurice Tarplin as Inspector Faraday. A deep-sea treasure hunt takes a deadly turn after sunken gold is discovered and a diver is reportedly killed in an apparent accident. When the diver’s sister seeks Blackie’s help, he follows a trail of dangerous rivalries, deception, and attempted murder beneath the shadow of a shipwreck. Old Time Mystery Radio presents the original broadcast with a newly produced contextual introduction, a short closing announcement, and gently cleaned/mastered audio for a more consistent listening experience. Chapters: 00:00 Victor Sterling Introduction 00:39 Original Broadcast 28:18 Closing Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/old-time-mystery-radio-old-time-radio--7217889/support. Support Old Time Retro…

Richard Diamond, Private Detective presents “The Plaid Overcoat Case,” originally broadcast on ABC on December 28, 1951. Commonly cataloged as episode 115, it stars Dick Powell as wisecracking New York detective Richard Diamond and was written by Dick Carr and directed by Nat Wolfe. When a man calling himself Duke Crandall barges into Diamond’s office and assaults him, the detective has a personal reason to investigate. A distinctive plaid overcoat, a blackmail charge, and the trail of a gambling operation draw Diamond into a dangerous search for the attacker’s true motive. The supporting cast includes Sheldon Leonard, Virginia Gregg, Alan Reed, and Sidney Miller. Old Time Mystery Radio presents the original broadcast with a newly produced contextual introduction, a short closing announcement, and gently cleaned/mastered audio for a more consistent listening experience. Chapters: 00:00 Victor Sterling Introduction 00:50 Original Broadcast 30:22 Closing Become a supporter of this podcast:…

Broadway Is My Beat presents “The David Blaine Murder Case,” originally broadcast on CBS on July 22, 1951. In this episode, number 72, Larry Thor stars as hard-bitten New York detective Lt. Danny Clover. David Blaine had threatened suicide, and his death in an apartment building appears to confirm it. But the details at the scene—and the circumstances surrounding Blaine’s recent life—give Clover reason to question the obvious. Written by Morton Fine and David Friedkin and produced and directed by Elliott Lewis, this noir-tinged mystery also features Charles Calvert as Sgt. Gino Tartaglia and Jack Kruschen as Sgt. Muggavan. Old Time Mystery Radio presents the original broadcast with a newly produced contextual introduction, a short closing announcement, and gently cleaned/mastered audio for a more consistent listening experience. Chapters: 00:00 Victor Sterling Introduction 00:47 Original Broadcast 30:27 Closing Become a supporter of this podcast:…

Suspense presents “The Case for Dr Singer,” originally broadcast on CBS on June 28, 1951. This Cold War-era drama, episode 435, stars Joseph Kearns as Dr. Singer and was sponsored by Auto-Lite. After classified information from a secret American thermonuclear-weapons project appears to be reaching the Soviet Union, FBI Special Agent Whiteside and Atomic Energy Commission representative General Busher begin a tense counterintelligence inquiry. With suspicion falling on trusted scientists—including Dr. Singer—the investigation stretches from a Swiss Embassy incident to the guarded world of atomic research. Old Time Mystery Radio presents the original broadcast with a newly produced contextual introduction, a short closing announcement, and gently cleaned/mastered audio for a more consistent listening experience. Chapters: 00:00 Victor Sterling Introduction 00:52 Original Broadcast 30:34 Closing Become a supporter of this podcast:…

The New Adventures of Nero Wolfe, “The Care Worn Cuff,” originally broadcast on NBC on October 27, 1950. In episode 2 of the 1950–51 series, Sydney Greenstreet stars as the formidable Nero Wolfe, with Lamont Johnson as Archie Goodwin. A nervous visitor offers Wolfe $1,000 to avoid a prospective client Wolfe has never met. A single worn shirt cuff becomes the first clue, sending Archie into Manhattan to untangle a dangerous affair involving Dorothy Spencer, blackmail, and murder. Old Time Mystery Radio presents the original broadcast with a newly produced contextual introduction, a short closing announcement, and gently cleaned/mastered audio for a more consistent listening experience. Chapters: 00:00 Victor Sterling Introduction 00:48 Original Broadcast 30:27 Closing Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/old-time-mystery-radio-old-time-radio--7217889/support. Support Old Time Retro Radio at https://www.patreon.com/oldtimeretroradio

The Whistler presents “Waterford Case,” originally broadcast April 22, 1946, as episode 204. This 30-minute CBS Pacific Network drama was sponsored by Signal Oil and produced by George W. Allen. A bitter feud between the Waterford and Winters families sharpens around a contested inheritance, old resentments, and a romance neither family welcomes. Gerald Mohr and Earle Ross are featured, with Marvin Miller as announcer, in a tense domestic crime drama where family loyalties carry a dangerous price. Old Time Mystery Radio presents the original broadcast with a newly produced contextual introduction, a short closing announcement, and gently cleaned/mastered audio for a more consistent listening experience. Chapters: 00:00 Victor Sterling Introduction 00:47 Original Broadcast 30:05 Closing Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/old-time-mystery-radio-old-time-radio--7217889/support. Support Old Time Retro Radio at https://www.patreon.com/oldtimeretroradio

Nick Carter, Master Detective presents “Monkey Sees Murder,” originally broadcast on January 7, 1945. Episode 165 finds radio’s famed investigator drawn into a Boston mystery with roots in a long-ago Peruvian expedition. Summoned by his old friend Professor Charlie Coleman, Nick arrives to find a murder, an urgent trail of clues, and a stuffed monkey tied to the puzzling “Peruvian red mark.” Lon Clark stars as Nick Carter, with Helen Choate as Patsy Bowen, in this Mutual Broadcasting System thriller written by Jock MacGregor. Old Time Mystery Radio presents the original broadcast with a newly produced contextual introduction, a short closing announcement, and gently cleaned/mastered audio for a more consistent listening experience. Chapters: 00:00 Victor Sterling Introduction 00:49 Original Broadcast 30:12 Closing Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/old-time-mystery-radio-old-time-radio--7217889/support. Support Old Time Retro Radio at https://www.patreon.com/oldtimeretroradio

Richard Diamond, Private Detective presents “Mike Burton Murder Case,” originally broadcast July 5, 1950. Commonly cataloged as episode 55, this NBC crime drama stars Dick Powell as the suave, sharp-eyed private investigator Richard Diamond. When wrestler Tobias P. Briggs suspects that the hit-and-run death of his truck-driver friend Mike Burton was no accident, Diamond follows the clues to Cross State Trucking. A nervous employee, questionable freight, and a trail leading through the company’s office, yard, and warehouse make this a dangerous assignment for Diamond and Lt. Walt Levinson. Old Time Mystery Radio presents the original broadcast with a newly produced contextual introduction, a short closing announcement, and gently cleaned/mastered audio for a more consistent listening experience. Chapters: 00:00 Victor Sterling Introduction 00:49 Original Broadcast 30:20 Closing Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/old-time-mystery-radio-old-time-radio--7217889/support. Support…

The Adventures of Philip Marlowe, “The Fifth Mask,” originally broadcast on CBS on September 8, 1950. This is episode 100 of the series, starring Gerald Mohr as the hard-boiled Los Angeles private detective. When Vivian Barr asks Marlowe for help with a threat tied to a hotel fire six months earlier, she withholds too much for him to take the case. But a deadly turn sends him from the Sunset Strip into the guarded world of a wealthy Beverly Hills family, where old connections and missing jewelry deepen the mystery. Written by Robert Mitchell and Gene Levitt, and produced and directed by Richard Sanville. Old Time Mystery Radio presents the original broadcast with a newly produced contextual introduction, a short closing announcement, and gently cleaned/mastered audio for a more consistent listening experience. Chapters: 00:00 Victor Sterling Introduction 00:37 Original Broadcast 30:31 Closing Become a supporter of this podcast:…

Suspense presents “Death of an Old Flame,” episode 898, originally broadcast on CBS Radio Network on October 29, 1961. This late-run thriller stars Larry Haines as cocktail-lounge pianist Ronnie Warren, with Teri Keane as Anna. When Ronnie’s estranged wife reappears with a risky request involving a fur business and her current boyfriend, old feelings make it difficult for him to walk away. Written by George Bamber and directed by Bruno Zirato Jr., the drama follows Ronnie into a dangerous web of mistrust, pressure, and criminal possibility. Old Time Mystery Radio presents the original broadcast with a newly produced contextual introduction, a short closing announcement, and gently cleaned/mastered audio for a more consistent listening experience. Chapters: 00:00 Victor Sterling Introduction 00:45 Original Broadcast 26:08 Closing Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/old-time-mystery-radio-old-time-radio--7217889/support. Support Old Time Retro Radio at…

Boston Blackie, “Aggie Rogers Murder,” originally broadcast April 8, 1947, is episode 117 of the classic mystery series. Richard Kollmar stars as Boston Blackie, with Maurice Tarplin as Inspector Farraday. A neighbor’s report of moaning brings Blackie and Farraday to the junk-filled Rogers mansion, where sisters Aggie and Martha live in bitterly divided quarters. With money, resentment, and an unexpected inheritance complicating the household, Blackie must untangle a troubling murder mystery. This episode is also known as “Spinster Sisters” and “Rogers Sisters Case.” Old Time Mystery Radio presents the original broadcast with a newly produced contextual introduction, a short closing announcement, and gently cleaned/mastered audio for a more consistent listening experience. Chapters: 00:00 Victor Sterling Introduction 00:43 Original Broadcast 28:41 Closing Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/old-time-mystery-radio-old-time-radio--7217889/support. Support Old Time Retro Radio…

Broadway Is My Beat presents “The Hilda Bruce Murder Case,” originally broadcast on CBS on August 8, 1953. In episode 177, Larry Thor stars as hard-boiled Manhattan detective Danny Clover, in a production directed and produced by Elliott Lewis. On an August night in New York, Clover is called to the Bruce household after Hilda Bruce is murdered. Her young son Jimmy is found stunned beside her, while neighbor Charlotte Lane may hold a vital piece of the story. As Clover follows the uneasy testimony surrounding the apartment, the case takes him into the shadows behind an ordinary city household. Old Time Mystery Radio presents the original broadcast with a newly produced contextual introduction, a short closing announcement, and gently cleaned/mastered audio for a more consistent listening experience. Chapters: 00:00 Victor Sterling Introduction 00:44 Original Broadcast 30:02 Closing Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/old-time-mystery-radio-old-time-radio--7217889/support.…

Richard Diamond, Private Detective: “The John Blackwell Case” originally aired on NBC on December 17, 1949. Episode 34 stars Dick Powell as the wisecracking private eye and was written by Herb Purdum. A visitor known only as “J.B.” comes to Diamond seeking advice about a murder he is planning—and whether he can avoid police interference. Recognizing the danger behind the seemingly clinical question, Diamond must act quickly before the consultation turns deadly. The episode also features Hy Averback, Hans Conried, Tol Avery, and Grace Albertson. Old Time Mystery Radio presents the original broadcast with a newly produced contextual introduction, a short closing announcement, and gently cleaned and mastered audio for a more consistent listening experience. Chapters: 00:00 Victor Sterling Introduction 00:43 Original Broadcast 30:15 Closing Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/old-time-mystery-radio-old-time-radio--7217889/support. Support Old Time Retro Radio at…

The New Adventures of Nero Wolfe presents “The Slaughtered Santas” (also known as “The Case of the Slaughtered Santas”), episode 10, originally broadcast on NBC on December 22, 1950. Sidney Greenstreet stars as Nero Wolfe, with Lawrence Dobkin as Archie Goodwin. Two days before Christmas, attacks on New York City sidewalk Santas send a worried wealthy volunteer to Wolfe’s office. As Archie works the cold, dark streets and Wolfe weighs the clues, the detective must learn why men in the same holiday guise are being targeted before another public appearance becomes dangerous. Old Time Mystery Radio presents the original broadcast with a newly produced contextual introduction, a short closing announcement, and gently cleaned/mastered audio for a more consistent listening experience. Chapters: 00:00 Victor Sterling Introduction 00:40 Original Broadcast 30:06 Closing Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/old-time-mystery-radio-old-time-radio--7217889/support. Support Old Time Retro…

Arthur Winslow, a routine-weary investment clerk, wins a large sum of money on a horse racing parlay and adopts the alias Charles White to escape his monotonous life. Traveling to Florida, he uses financial tips to charm the daughter of a Wall Street millionaire and secure a lucrative business proposition. However, his new life is threatened when his wife, Ethel, tracks him to Miami. This leads to a tense confrontation where Arthur contemplates murder to protect his transformation but ultimately fails to act.

Detective Nick Carter attends an initiation event for the exclusive Alphabet Club, which begins as a staged murder but turns into a real homicide when member George Dennis is shot. As Carter investigates, a second murder occurs when Walter Crane is found dead with a toy sword in his heart, leaving Carter to narrow down the suspects among the remaining club members. Detective Nick Carter reveals the solution to the double murder at the Alphabet Club by staging a reenactment of the crime. He demonstrates that Arnold Archer used a modified cap pistol to kill Dennis for blackmail and killed Crane to cover his tracks.

In this episode of the radio drama 'Suspense,' investigator C. Auguste Dupin and the Prefect of Police examine the clues surrounding the murder of Marie Roget in Paris. While witness testimonies from a perfumer and Madame Dulac suggest a violent struggle involving a group of miscreants, Dupin remains skeptical of the official theory. Dupin presents an alternative theory to the Prefect, arguing that the crime was not the work of a gang but a single man—specifically a naval officer returning from a long cruise. The investigation concludes with the dramatic revelation of Ensign Robert Bryant Wilson's guilt and his subsequent sentencing.

In this episode of The Adventures of Philip Marlowe, titled 'The Mexican Boat Ride,' private investigator Philip Marlowe is hired by Carl Estabrook to investigate his wife's mysterious boat trip in Mexico. The investigation leads Marlowe through tense confrontations with figures like 'the crab' and a pursuit involving the man he believes to be Dolph Bentley. As Marlowe tracks suspects from stables to a fishing pier, he uncovers a web of impersonation and murder. The story concludes with a conversation between Captain Descartos and Marlowe regarding the investigation into Haiba's murder, ending with Marlowe discovering a switched cowhide suitcase during a customs inspection while traveling north.

Private detective Richard Diamond arrives at the 5th Precinct for a mandatory police commission examination, only to find himself embroiled in a real homicide when Pat Romero is found dead in a training dummy room. After being knocked unconscious while investigating Romero's office, Diamond begins piecing together clues involving a mysterious figure known as 'the patent leather kid'. Using a clue about patent leather shoes, Diamond identifies Amos Fletcher as a suspect in the shooting of Romero. After a tense confrontation where Diamond uses a tip to lure Fletcher into a trap, Fletcher is shot by Diamond but ultimately arrested when blackmail evidence is recovered. The episode concludes with Diamond's lieutenant threatening him over a failed exam and a brief meeting regarding the commissioner.

In this episode of the radio drama Boston Blackie, titled 'A Vase Leads to Murder,' Blackie wins a pottery auction only to find himself pursued by a mysterious man in a green hat. Following the fatal shooting of a messenger, Blackie and Inspector Faraday investigate the vase for hidden valuables, eventually discovering it is worthless but leading to a final confrontation with the killer. Blackie successfully frames Frank Kittredge for a concealed weapon charge to lead him toward a second vase containing a hidden storage receipt. After tracing the receipt to a cylinder baked into clay, Blackie and Faraday recover stolen bank money from a warehouse. The mystery concludes with the revelation of a complex scheme involving Nancy Kittredge's sister.

This episode of The Whistler presents the mystery 'Still Death,' centered on artist Leonard Miles. As Homicide Lieutenant Meehan interrogates Leonard, the narrative explores his affair with Ann Hamilton and his complex relationship with his invalid wife, Mary. The mystery concludes with the revelation that Anne Hamilton shot her husband to frame Leonard, only to be killed by him in the process. Despite Leonard's attempts to cover his tracks, a phone call made by Anne leads Lieutenant Meehan to suspect him.

In this episode of the radio drama 'Broadway Is My Beat,' Detective Danny Clover investigates the murder of real estate owner Frank Dayton. The investigation leads him from the crime scene to an interview with Cecily Vance and a confrontation with Susan Blaine, a seventeen-year-old girl who was being watched by the victim. As the investigation deepens, Clover uncovers the past of Susan Blaine, eventually revealing that her mother murdered Frank Dayton after he touched her arm. The episode concludes with a tense interrogation and a reflective monologue about the nature of Broadway.

In this episode of Nick Carter, Master Detective, a young veteran named Steve Evans attempts to become a detective by offering $800 to Nick Carter. The investigation into a safe burglary at United Veterans Incorporated reveals that a list of 20,000 names was stolen, potentially to scam veterans. As Nick investigates, he discovers that Steve's father, Laurie Evans, has been murdered and implicated in the crime. Nick Carter executes an elaborate plan involving radio broadcasts and staged escapes to lure Malone into revealing the stolen names list. Following a tense confrontation where Steve Evans survives an assassination attempt, the truth behind the 'missing thumb' ruse is revealed, and Nick explains how he used bait to track Malone to his office.

This episode concludes the radio adaptation of 'The Mystery of Edwin Drood.' The investigation into Neville Landless's arrest reveals bloodstains on his person, leading to a dramatic confrontation where Rosa reveals her true love for Neville and her loathing for John Jasper. As the mystery reaches its climax, Mr. Jasper experiences a psychological breakdown while confronting evidence that challenges his sanity. The story concludes with Landless confronting Jasper at the crypt, resulting in Jasper's arrest, followed by production credits.

In this episode of Richard Diamond, Private Detective, investigator Richard Diamond is hired by William Moran to investigate a blackmail ring following the death of Moran's wife, Betty. Following leads from the police precinct to Skid Row, Diamond uncovers connections to Mac Grayson and Leo Fink. As the investigation deepens, Diamond tracks the murder of Leo Fink to a hitman named Louis Osgood. A tense confrontation on a Staten Island ferry leads to Moran's confession that he murdered his wife and orchestrated the blackmail scheme. The episode concludes with a romantic moment between Rick and Helen followed by the program's closing credits.

The investigation into the murder of Ilsa Dana begins when Theodore Oliphant seeks protection for her, only for Archie Goodwin to discover her body in her apartment. As Nero Wolfe navigates mysterious visitors and financial struggles, he examines suspects including Barstow Young and Jack Hunter. Through deductions involving a Shakespearean quotation, a marriage license, and a hidden presence in the victim's apartment, Wolfe identifies the boxer Jack Hunter (Johann Jäger) as the killer. The case concludes with the revelation of the victim's manipulative nature and the arrest of her secret husband.

Private investigator Philip Marlowe is hired by Betty Cantor to find her friend Shirley Vitello, who disappeared following a frightening newspaper report. As Marlowe investigates Shirley's workplace and her husband Gilbert's studio, he uncovers evidence of a missing gun and a mysterious connection to a rival chemist, Morris Dennecker. While the case initially appears to be a suicide at the Redondo Fishing Pier, Marlowe uses clever deduction regarding background noise heard during a phone call to reveal that Shirley was actually murdered. He concludes that her husband, Gilbert, conspired to stage her death as a suicide to keep the proceeds from their shared crimes.

In this episode of The Whistler, Kay Fowler discovers a dazed man on the beach who claims to be the husband of Mrs. Yeager, despite Captain Yeager being lost at sea 25 years ago. As Kay investigates, she finds a photograph that proves the man is indeed the long-lost Captain, but he mysteriously vanishes from the house. Kay soon realizes the man she saw with Dave was the gangster Carl Tasson, leading to a confrontation where Captain Norton reveals his smuggling ring and threatens her life. After being shot by Jess Williams, Kay wakes up to find the criminals apprehended and learns that Jess's timely patrol was prompted by a broken bicycle in the village.

Following a mid-air theft and murder involving a million-dollar diamond on a chartered flight, Inspector Faraday investigates the death of detective Jack Evans and the disappearance of the gem. As Boston Blackie investigates potential suspects, he discovers the death of Mr. Blaine's secretary. Blackie eventually solves the mystery by investigating a discrepancy in the plane's flight path and using a metal detector at an estate to uncover buried evidence of an oxygen mask used to prevent the pilot from passing out. The investigation concludes with Blackie exposing the conspiracy between the pilot, Johnson, and Blaine, leading to their arrest.

Following a suspicious warehouse fire, investigator Nick Carter and his team discover an alarm clock with unusual wiring that suggests the fire was intentionally set. The investigation leads them to the Sunset Trailer Camp, where they confront Haskin after finding magnesium flares and items linked to him in the debris. The investigation further uncovers a black market meat operation, leading to the arrest of Sam Taylor. After confronting the suspects, the detective offers Haskin a chance at stability through employment and housing before the program concludes.

Private detective Richard Diamond is hired by Fred Sears to investigate his wife, Mary, for suspected infidelity following a scandalous gossip column entry. While conducting surveillance at the Monarch Club, Diamond observes a tense confrontation involving several prominent figures. Following a violent confrontation and the subsequent murder of Mary Sears, Diamond investigates alibis for various suspects and discovers the body of Herman Sharpe. Diamond eventually reveals that columnist Jimmy Cello hired Herman to kill Sears and then killed Herman to cover his tracks, exposing a plot to frame Lorne Oliver using newspaper galley proofs.

The radio drama 'For Love or Murder' follows Tommy, a young pianist who executes a premeditated murder of a wealthy man as part of a plot orchestrated by his lover, Ann. As Tommy attempts to dispose of evidence and return to his life at a nightclub, he is plagued by intense guilt, paranoia, and psychological instability. The story concludes with Tommy's tragic reflections from prison, highlighting the futility of his violent actions. The episode ends with period-accurate advertisements for Autolite and a public service announcement regarding tuberculosis prevention.

In this episode of 'Broadway Is My Beat,' Detective Danny Clover investigates the disappearance and apparent poisoning of Celia Jordan. The investigation leads from a ransacked apartment through witness testimonies, eventually uncovering a web of blackmail and violence involving Paul Chelsea and Cliff Moore. The case reveals that while Paul may have killed Celia to avoid $50,000 in blackmail, Cliff Moore murdered Paul in a fit of rage. The episode concludes with the tragic discovery of Celia's death and a reflection on the gritty nature of Broadway.

In 'Till Death Do Us Part,' Roy Layton, facing financial distress, enters a marriage of convenience with Linda McKelvey to help her secure a large inheritance. As the scheme progresses, Roy begins to contemplate how he might benefit from her death, leading to a tense psychological struggle involving his growing feelings and her rejection. The episode follows Roy's increasingly desperate and murderous attempts to kill Linda, moving from a failed plan involving an electric shock in the bathtub to loosening a balcony handrail. The story concludes with a twist reveal during a police interrogation, where it is revealed that the neighbor, Miss Prentice, murdered Roy to claim the inheritance herself.

Nero Wolfe and Archie Goodwin travel upstate to purchase rare black orchids, only to find themselves stranded by a flood and a collapsed bridge. After discovering a dead man on the road, they seek refuge in an isolated house where they encounter several strangers and realize one of them is a murderer. The tension escalates when another injured man arrives, claiming to have witnessed a murder. Nero Wolfe eventually reveals that the murderer of both Miller and the tramp is Josephine Shirley, exposing her fingerprint deception involving an ink-heavy finger technique. He further proves her guilt by noting her lie about walking in high heels, which would be impractical for the rural terrain.

Private investigator Philip Marlowe is approached by a young newsboy named Tommy to find his missing Uncle Bert, a small-time bookie. The investigation leads Marlowe through various Hollywood connections, eventually uncovering a complex murder plot involving the death of Julia Carney and a staged suicide. As Marlowe traces connections between Lester Carney, Carol King, and blackmailer Burt Larson, he discovers evidence at a burned-out studio that points to murder rather than suicide. After tracking the killer to the airport, the episode concludes with Marlowe reflecting on the tragedy and the harsh realities facing the young Tommy.

Private investigator Richard Diamond is hired by hat designer Renee Bennett to protect her new creations from theft, but the mission takes a dark turn when Bennett dies in a suspicious car accident. After discovering his own business card at the wreckage, Diamond investigates the death, initially suspecting partner Gerald Winters. Through careful deduction regarding gloves and cigarette use, Diamond sets a trap at the salon, eventually exposing Lillian Richmond as the killer working with George Marchand to steal designs. The episode concludes with a dramatic confrontation, the sudden disappearance of Rick, and the formal closing credits.

While on a Mediterranean cruise, teacher Mildred Gideon discovers the body of an American sailor in Beirut and finds a mysterious note reading 'Ship 6' at the Sultan's turret. As she navigates the city with Mr. Haroon, her journey shifts from beauty to terror. The mystery concludes as Miss Gideon recounts her flight through the streets following the murder. It is revealed that Mr. Haroon was not a killer, but part of an investigation into spies dealing in state documents.

In this episode of the Nick Carter, Master Detective radio drama, an investigation into a criminal panhandling syndicate escalates from street solicitation to murder. As Sergeant Matheson and Nick Carter uncover links between Big Louie Arkin and a recent homicide, Carter adopts the undercover persona of 'Snuffy Davis' to infiltrate the organization. Using tire track measurements to identify a specific foreign car, Carter successfully unmasks John Prentice as the mastermind behind the syndicate. The investigation culminates in a violent standoff that results in the death of Big Louie Arkin and the exposure of Prentice's criminal activities.

In this episode of The Whistler, Gil and Vicki Hollister attempt to orchestrate accidents to eliminate Gil's stepmother, Belle, for her inheritance. After Belle survives a brake failure and hires a bodyguard named Foster, the couple shifts their plan toward a staged robbery, but Belle ultimately dies in a seemingly accidental fall from a bridge. Following the discovery of Belle's body, the Hollisters are blackmailed by Foster, who claims to have evidence of their murderous plots. The couple attempts to kill Foster with poisoned bourbon and retrieve an incriminating letter, but their plan fails when the police arrive, revealing that the letter was actually a forgery created by Foster.

The episode opens with testimonials from business owners discussing the accessibility of Shopify, followed by a radio play episode of 'Boston Blackie' titled 'Murder on Cedar Street.' The plot follows a mysterious setup involving a murder and a bank robbery. As the investigation unfolds, Boston Blackie and Mary Wesley track clues through a locket to identify Art Harper as a person of interest. Through a deduction involving cow breeds, Blackie realizes they were previously deceived by an impostor, leading to a final confrontation where Blackie and Inspector Faraday trap the murderer and his accomplice.

In this episode of Broadway Is My Beat, Detective Danny Clover investigates the murder of a Texan named Frank Conroy at the Olympian Hotel. The investigation leads Clover through various leads involving a mysterious telegram, an artist named Magna, and a model named Liz Nelson, ultimately resulting in the death of Jack Perry. Detective Clover continues his investigation into the murders of Frank Conroy and Jack Perry, eventually confronting Eddie Donald and discovering a web of betrayal involving Mark Oslo and Miss Nelson. The case concludes with the resolution of the investigation and the closing credits for the radio program.

Private detective Richard Diamond is offered a $2,500 reward by informant Tiny Gillespie to help locate the fugitive Al Brenner. However, after failing to meet his contact, Diamond discovers that Gillespie has been brutally murdered. Following a forensic lead involving fertilizer found on the victim's shoes, Diamond investigates local garden supply companies and tracks a lead to the Hillview Rest Home. After being ambushed by a powerful man in the basement and rescued by Lieutenant Levinson, Diamond celebrates his success with a gift for Helen.

In the radio drama 'Aria from Murder,' opera baritone Niccolò Mazzini confesses to murdering his company manager, Felix Levine, after a confrontation regarding debts and an affair. The narrative reveals that Mazzini killed Levine with a stage light, only to realize he was witnessed. The story further unfolds to reveal that Mazzini also murdered a blackmailer in a brown coat to protect his secrets. After the narrator's confession to Lieutenant Morgan, the program concludes with an advertisement for Autolite products and announcements for upcoming episodes of Suspense.

Recovering from a gunshot wound, Nick Carter follows a tip from a young newsstand boy named Penny to investigate a suspicious bank robbery. His investigation leads him to an apartment where he is ambushed and tied up by criminals Slug and Jake, but he manages to signal for help using his badge and a slingshot, resulting in the recovery of the stolen money. The episode also features Nick and Patsy discussing the intricate details of a recent case involving a stalled train, a murder, and stolen jewels known as 'Murder on Mad Mountain.'

In this episode of The Adventures of Philip Marlowe, titled 'The Eager Witness,' detective Philip Marlowe testifies in the murder trial of Earl Jernigan. During his investigation, Marlowe uncovers a blackmail plot involving Leonard Gaines' ex-wife at a sulfur springs lodge and discovers the murdered body of Debbie Jansen. Through tense encounters with an assassin named Langley and confrontations with Leonard Gaines and Eugene Mowry, Marlowe uses evidence from a postmarked envelope to expose a false alibi. The episode concludes with Marlowe taking the stand in court to deliver his testimony.

Nero Wolfe and Archie Goodwin investigate a crime scene at Zabro's flower shop, where a body hidden among lilies disappears, revealing a conflict between the florist Zabro and orchid grower Hanson involving an inheritance-altering codicil. The investigation leads them to the Hanson estate to interview Enid Hanson and her assistant, John Arndt. As the investigation progresses, Wolfe uncovers the murder of Mr. Hanson. Following a second murder at Zabro's establishment, Wolfe uses deductive reasoning regarding knowledge of the crime scene to expose John Arndt as the killer, revealing his plan to marry Miss Hanson and inherit her wealth.

Escaped convict Steve Henshaw, hiding under the alias Fred Slauson, is rescued by George and Melody Gromek while working as a watchman near Skull Island. After meeting Pop Wilson, Steve joins a diving operation that uncovers the wreckage of the Lady Luck, a ship carrying a legendary $200,000 treasure. As the search intensifies, tensions rise when Steve realizes he has accidentally poisoned himself with drugged brandy intended for George. Meanwhile, Melody reveals she knows Steve's true identity and seeks to claim the treasure for herself, leading to a web of betrayal that culminates in Steve losing consciousness underwater.

In this episode of the Richard Diamond, Private Detective radio drama, Janet Collins approaches Dick Powell's character to find Tony Garibaldi, a witness who can prove her brother Bert's innocence before his scheduled execution. After navigating threats in an alley and seeking leads from pickpocket union leader Sneezy Williams, Diamond tracks Tony to his mother's home. Diamond discovers that Tony has been hiding after witnessing a murder and was coerced into lying about Bert Collins being the killer. The investigation leads to a tense standoff with the menacing Freddy, which Diamond successfully neutralizes before concluding the episode relaxing with Helen.