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May 2025
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Dragnet: The Big Ben (EP4718)

Adam Graham|Old Time Radio Detective Host
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Philip Marlowe: Heir for G-String (Encore) (EP5020s)
Marlowe goes searching in the seedy part of town for an heir to $5,000.Original Air Date: August 25, 1951Starring Gerald Mohr as Philip MarloweSupport the show monthly at https://patreon.greatdetectives.netMail a donation to: Adam Graham, PO Box 15913, Boise, Idaho 83715Take the ... Show More
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Three For Adventure: Roundhouse Rosie and the Siamese Cats (Encore) (A0080)
Three Adventurers (played by Jack Webb, Elliot Lewis, and Barton Yarborough) arrive in New Orleans to locate a valuable black opal Audition Date: 1949Originating in HollywoodTo subscribe to this podcast go to https://greatadventures.info/Become one of our Patreon supporters at ht ... Show More
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Words at War: The Ship (Encore) (A0106)
Today's Adventure: A British light cruiser escorts a desperately needed convoy to Malta when the Italian fleet appears on the horizon, threatening to overwhelm the outnumbered Allied force. As the officers and crew of the HMS Artemis face impossible odds, courage, discipline, and ... Show More
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