The Great Detectives of Old Time Radio| Daily Mystery Dramas

As we get ready for Christmas, we bring you two original old time radio Christmas plays featuring Sherlock Holmes. First up is The Night Before Christmas.On Christmas, one of Moriarity’s henchmen switches Christmas sacks with Dr. Watson when both are dressed as Santa Claus. Sherlock Holmes has to catch the thief and save Watson and the kids at a Christmas party. Original Air Date: December 24, 1945 Originating from Hollywood Starring: Basil Rathbone as Sherlock Holmes; Nigel Bruce as Dr. Watson Next up is The Adventure of the Christmas Bride. Sherlock Holmes is invited to spend the holidays with a family that needs him to ensure that a family curse doesn't prevent a wedding from occurring.Original Air Date: December 21, 1947Originating from New YorkStarring: John Stanley as Sherlock Holmes; Alfred Shirley as Dr. WatsonPatreon Supporter of the Day: Adrianne, Patreon supporter since January 2017.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 at http://survey.greatdetectives.netGive us a call at 208-991-4783Follow 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.

An ex-con is fired from his job at a department store where a string of burglaries totaling $10,000 have occurred, and decides to return to a life of crime.To subscribe to this podcast and, go to https://greatadventures.info/Become one of our ongoing Patreon supporters at https://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 at http://survey.greatdetectives.netGive us a call at 208-991-4783Follow us on Instagram at http://instagram.com/greatdetectivesFollow us on Twitter @radiodetectives

Today's Mystery:Johnny is called to a small desert town where an old prospector is determined to change his life insurance beneficiary...to his burrow.Original Radio Broadcast Date: December 22, 1956Originating from HollywoodStarring: Bob Bailey as Johnny Dollar; Herb Vigran; Howard McNear; Jeanne Tatum; Junius Matthews; Lawrence Dobkin; Forrest Lewis; Jack Kruschen; Richard Crenna; Bill JamesWhen making your travel plans, remember http://johnnydollarair.comBecome one of our Patreon Supporters at https://patreon.greatdetectives.netThank you to our Patreon Supporter of the Day:Take the listener survey at http://survey.greatdetectives.netGive us a call at 208-991-4783Follow us on Twitter @radiodetectivesJoin us again tomorrow for another detective drama from the Golden Age of Radio.

Today's Mystery:Joe Friday and Frank Smith investigate the theft of a statue of the child Jesus from a church nativity scene.Original Radio Broadcast Date: December 22, 1953Originating from HollywoodStarring: Jack Webb as Sergeant Joe Friday; Ben Alexander as Officer Frank Smith; Harry Bartell; Ralph Moody; Herb VigranSupport the show monthly at patreon.greatdetectives.netPatreon Supporter of the Day: Pat, Patreon supporter since February 2024Support 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 @radiodetectivesJoin us again tomorrow for another detective drama from the Golden Age of Radio.

Today's Mystery: A young man is found murdered outside a club.Original Radio Broadcast Date: June 30, 1951Originating from HollywoodStarring: Larry Thor as Lieutenant Danny Clover; Charles Calvert as Sergeant Gino Tartaglia; Jack Kruschen as Sergeant Muggavan; Richard Crenna; William Tracy; Peggy Webber; Michael Ann BarrettSupport the show monthly at https://patreon.greatdetectives.netPatreon Supporter of the Day: Tom, Patreon supporter since January 2021.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 at http://survey.greatdetectives.netGive us a call at 208-991-4783Follow 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.