Video Theater – The Great Detectives of Old Time Radio

A singer who threatens the happiness of the son of one of Philo Vance's (William Powell) oldest friends is murdered and Vance is called in to investigate. Features Jean Arthur, and Eugene Pallette.

Original Release Date: February 16, 1929

A baby photographer (Bob Hope) impersonates a travelling private and is hired to find a beautiful woman (Dorothy Lamour) to find a missing older man. Also features Peter Lorre and Lon Chaney, Jr.

With rising international tensions, Mr. Moto (Peter Lorre) arrives in Egypt and battles a dangerous gang led by a sinister ventriloquist (Ricardo Cortez)

 Original Release Date: January 20, 1939

Joe Friday and Ed Jacobs investigate the brutal murder of a woman.

Season 1, Episode 11

Original Air Date: May 8, 1952

In this episode of Public Domain Video Theater, host Adam Graham presents an intriguing episode of Mr. And Mrs. North titled "The Placid Affair," originally aired on April 27, 1954 as the 14th episode of the Second Season.

Join us as we unravel a tale of crime, deception, and the lengths one will go to for love and money. With stellar performances by Barbara Britton and Richard Denning, this episode showcases the complexities of human relationships against a backdrop of criminal intrigue. Don't miss this captivating journey into the world of vintage detective stories!

Follow the tense investigation led by Joe Friday and his partner Ed Jacobs as they unravel the mystery surrounding the disappearance of Paul Davis and confront the man (Lee Marvin) they suspect of killing him.

Season 1, Episode 5

Original Air Date: February 14, 1952

On board a train returning to New York from Miami, the Norths see a woman they met in Miami on a train handcuffs, setting the stage for murder.

Original Air Date: March 30, 1954

 Season 2, Episode 10

Sergeants Joe Friday and Ed Jacobs search for a baby kidnapped from a hospital.

Season 1, Episode 4

Original Air Date: January 31, 1952

Based on a Radio Script: from November 9, 1950

As the Norths find themselves embroiled in a weekend getaway turned murder mystery, tensions rise when a guest is poisoned and secrets unravel.

Original Air Date: January 2, 1953

Season 1, Episode 14

Join us as we follow Sergeants Joe Friday and Ben Romero on a complex case involving a robbery at All Saints Hospital’s pharmacy, where $10,000 worth of narcotics goes missing. With a wounded intern and a trail of clues leading to the dark underbelly of drug distribution, the detectives race against time to catch the culprit before the stolen drugs can be sold on the streets.

Original Air Date: January 3, 1952

Season 1, Episode 2

Referenced:
Radio Version of The Big Actor

The Norths are getting to celebrate their anniversary when a sinister bride doll is delivered and they find themselves in another murder. 

Original Air Date: October 10, 1952

Season 1, Episode 2

Step back in time with us as we revisit the very first TV episode of Dragnet, "The Human Bomb." This episode, based on a radio script from 1949, takes you into the heart of Los Angeles, where Detective Sergeant Joe Friday and his partner, Ben Romero (Barton Yarborough), face a tense, 26-minute race against time to prevent a disaster. 

Original AIr Date: December 14, 1951 based on a radio play from July 21, 1949

Season 1, Episode 1

The thrilling conclusion to the Bulldog Drummond series is here! Join us as we dive into a world of action, comedy, and romance. In this final installment, Bulldog Drummond navigates a bank robbery and a mad painter, while trying to ensure his long-awaited wedding in romantic happens France. With unexpected twists and comedic elements, this episode promises a satisfying end to the saga.

Original Release July 12, 1939

Starring John Howard, as Bulldog Drummond, Heather Angel as Phyllis Clavering

A promoter promises to buy a cargo of defective silk stockings from a businessman through a pyramid scheme.

Original Air Date: December 12, 1952

Season 3, Episode 13

Bulldog Drummond (John Howard) is on the verge of marrying Phyllis Clavering (Heather Angel), but a thrilling mystery involving hidden treasures and secret passages threatens to derail their plans. Join us as we explore this captivating story filled with suspense, humor, and unexpected twists. Will Drummond and Phyllis finally tie the knot?

Original Release Date: April 14, 1939

A fatherless boy (Billie Gray) secretly joins a gang of juveniles passing forged checks.

Season 3, Episode 1

Original Air Date: September 4, 1952

JoJOIN OUR MORE THAN 14,000 SUBSCRIBERS Hugh Drummond is going to be married, but first he has to stop a newly-invented atomic from being used to launch a new war. Follow Captain Drummond and his team as they navigate through espionage, murder, and a race against time to prevent global catastrophe.

 Original Release Date: November 25, 1938 

Dive into the world of Commodore Stitch, a notorious con artist, as he orchestrates an elaborate scam to fleece a millionaire with a scheme involving the promise of psychic power.

Season 2, Episode 50

Original Air Date: August 28, 1952

Hugh Drummond's wedding is delayed yet again when he has to go to Africa to rescue Colonel Nielsen. Join us as Captain Drummond navigates a series of comedic and thrilling events leading up to his wedding day, involving missing trousers, kidnapped colonels, and a daring rescue mission in Africa. With stellar performances from HB Warner, Heather Angel, J. Carrol Naish, and a young Anthony Quinn, this episode is packed with action, humor, and unexpected twists. Tune in for a delightful mix of suspense and comedy!

Original Release Date: August 5, 1938

Today's Mystery: A conman who "looks like a cop" comes up with an unlikely racket.

Original Air Date: August 7, 1952

Season 2, Episode 47

 Bulldog Drummond's Swiss wedding is delayed when a guest carrying newly developed artificial diamonds is murdered at a party before the wedding.

Original Release Date: March 18, 1938

Starring John Howard as Bulldog Drummond, John Barrymore as Colonel Nelson, Louise Campbell as Phyllis Clevering, E.E. Clive as Tenny

As hotel guests gather following a fire, a series of cons unfold, involving counterfeit money, smuggled furs, and a web of deceit. Join us as we navigate through this clever and suspenseful narrative, revealing the cunning minds of criminals and the ever-watchful eyes of law enforcement.

Original Air Date: May 1, 1952

Season 2, Episode 38

Captain Drummond (John Howard) and his loyal friend Algy must navigate a web of deceit and danger, with the fate of a powerful new explosive hanging in the balance. Will Drummond be able to thwart the plans of those who seek to use this deadly weapon for nefarious purposes?

Original Release Date: December 16, 1937

 Also stars John Barrymore, Louise Howard, Reginal Denny, E.E. Howard

A forger trying to go straight gets involved with a slick racketeer. Season 2, Episode 26

Original Air Date: February 28, 1952

Two relatives of a man who hanged thanks to the testimony of Bulldog Drummond (John Howard) kidnap his girlfriend, Phyllis Clevering (Louise Campbell). The criminals give him a series of clues and an ultimatum to keep Colonel Nelson (John Barrymore) out of the case.

Theatrical Release Date: September 24, 1937

In this gripping episode, Captain Braddock (Reed Hadley) unveil the treacherous world of illegal money lending through the harrowing tale of Carl Miller, a hardworking tailor ensnared by desperation and deceit. As Captain Braddock of the racket squad narrates, we witness the perils of "Desperate Money" and the dark underbelly of loan sharking. This real-life story, plucked from the case files of law enforcement, serves as a stark warning against the siren call of easy money and the ruthless predators lying in wait.

Season 2, Episode 21

Original Air Date: January 24, 1952

Bulldog Drummond, portrayed by the suave Ray Milland, takes on the foggy dangers of 1930s England in a heart-pounding adventure. With cunning villains, daring escapades, and a touch of romance, this is one movie you won't want to miss.

Theatrical Release Date: January 22, 1937

 In the heat of Cochise County's Helldorado week, a celebration turns sour as Sheriff Morgan confronts the chaos of an open town. With high-stakes poker games and the threat of murder hanging over the festivities, Morgan must protect the integrity of his badge and the safety of his guests. This episode, "Helldorado," takes us on a wild ride through loyalty, deceit, and the gambles we take with the cards we're dealt.

Season 1, Episode 15

 Original Air Date: December 7, 1956

Join Steve Mitchell as he embarks on a perilous journey behind the Iron Curtain, infiltrating a slave labor camp to extract vital intelligence. With time running against him and danger at every turn, will Steve secure the information and make it out alive, or will this assignment prove too deadly?

Season 1, Episode 39

Original Air Date: Spring 1952

When Hank Gifford finds himself caught between his domineering sister and his manipulative girlfriend, a tragic accident spirals into a harrowing investigation and it's up to Sheriff Morgan (John Bomfield) to find the truth.

Season 2, Episode 29

Original Air Date: October 31, 1957

Steve Mitchell embarks on a high-stakes mission to locate a missing European diplomat and recover top-secret records. As tensions rise and loyalties are questioned, join Mitchell in the bustling streets of Barcelona, where every corner could hold a clue or a deadly trap.

Season 1, Episode 17

 Original Air Date: December 1951

Two robbers feign car trouble and steal a traveling salesman's car.

Season 1, Episode 25 

Original Air Date: March 15, 1957

Steve Mitchell travels to Tokyo on a dangerous assignment that reunites him with Marta Siba, an old flame with a new agenda. Dive into a tale of espionage where trains derail, bridges explode, and love might just be the deadliest force of all.

 Season 1, Episode 16

Original Air Date: December 1951

A man who murdered a federal witness hides out at an isolated farmhouse.

Original Air Date: February 22, 1960

Season 2, Episode 31 

Steve is sent to South America on a Cold War Mission where an American businessman is accused of assassinating an anti-American party leader.

Original Broadcast Date: December 1951

Season 1,  Episode 15

Friday and Smith try to recover a stolen statue of the child Jesus for a church before the Christmas Mass.

Original Air Date: December 24, 1953

Season 3, Episode 17

A serial killer threatens to get Holmes before he’s executed. Episode 23 of the 1954-55 Sherlock Holmes series.

Original Air Date: April 4, 1955

A woman who absconded with embezzled funds is found murdered and suspicion falls on her husband.

Original Air Date: October 8, 1959

Season 2, Episode 9

Starred John Bromfield as Marshal Morgan, James Griffith as Deputy Tom Ferguson

Steve (Brian Donlevy) goes to Havana to find the head of a spy ring that's been stealing U.S. Government secrets putting g them on microfilm and smuggling them out of the country.

Features Lyle Talbot

Original Air Date: Fall 1951

Season 1, Episode 14

A safecracker is thwarted when trying to rob a wealthy man and there's suspicion about the involvement of an inside man...who had been declared dead!

Season 2, Episode 16

Original Air Date: November 16, 1959