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Procedural – The Great Detectives of Old Time Radio

Police procedural shows from the Great Detectives of Old Time Radio including the Line Up and Dragnet.

Podcast · By Adam Graham · American English · Official site

Indexed episodes, last 90 days
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Sep 10, 2026
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Jul 9, 2026

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  1. Episode · Sep 10, 2026

    Dragnet: The Big Whiff (EP5059) (opens the original)

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    Today’s Mystery: Sergeant Joe Friday and Frank Smith investigate the death of an unidentified woman found in a vacant lot, apparently the victim of chloroform poisoning. With no identification and little evidence beyond a chloroform-soaked handkerchief, the case takes an unusual turn when a stranger walks into police headquarters and insists that he murdered her.…

  2. Episode · Sep 3, 2026

    Dragnet: The Big Fourth (EP5054) (opens the original)

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    Today’s Mystery: Sergeant Joe Friday and Frank Smith investigate a disturbing series of infant abductions in which babies disappear from the same general neighborhood, only to be found unharmed within a day. With no clear motive and few useful clues, the detectives devise a decoy operation while searching for the person responsible before another child…

  3. Episode · Aug 20, 2026

    Dragnet: The Big Mail (EP5044) (opens the original)

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    Todays Mystery: Mystery Summary: Sergeant Joe Friday and his new partner, Frank Smith, investigate the armed robbery of a U.S. mail truck carrying registered mail. The three-man gang escapes with 28 sacks, leaving police with little to work with beyond a stolen getaway car, a first name, and one robber’s distinctive voice. Original Radio Broadcast…

  4. Episode · Aug 13, 2026

    Dragnet: The Big Gamble (EP5039) (opens the original)

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    Today’s Mystery: Sergeant Joe Friday and his partner Bill Lockwood investigate a professional gambling ring that keeps its games moving from place to place. A tip finally gives police the opportunity they’ve been waiting for, but what begins as a vice investigation suddenly becomes a far more serious case. Original Radio Broadcast Date: May 8,…

  5. Episode · Aug 6, 2026

    Dragnet: The Big Safe (opens the original)

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    Todays Mystery: Sergeant Joe Friday and his temporary partner investigate a string of expertly planned safe burglaries that has baffled the Los Angeles Police Department for months. After eliminating one suspect after another, a seemingly minor lead from a neighborhood repair shop finally gives the detectives the break they’ve been waiting for. Original Radio Broadcast…

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