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Old Time Radio Lady Sleuths

Old Time Radio Lady Sleuths

Written by: Adam Graham
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This feed celebrates old time radio mysteries that feature female detective heroines.

The majority of episodes in this feed are dedicated to hard boiled private eye Candy Matson, Defense Attorney Martha Ellis Bryant, and Justice Department Investigator Irene Delroy in the Airmail Mystery. However, there are a variety of specials from programs like Murder Clinic and Suspense, as well as a few lesser-known series.

Host Adam Graham is your guide to these remarkable women sleuths.Commentary Copyright 2011-2020 Art Entertainment & Performing Arts
Episodes
  • The Chase: The Amusement Park

    The Chase: The Amusement Park
    May 11 2025
    Today's Mystery: A woman operating a shooting gallery game at an amusement park suspects that the death of an elderly watchman for the carnival is tied to a firebug who has been operating in town.

    Original Radio Broadcast Date: August 14, 1952

    Originating from New York

    Starring: Adelaide Klein as Cathy; Bill Lipton; Patrick Campbell; Sydney Smith; Walter Black

    Support the show monthly at patreon.greatdetectives.net

    Patreon Supporter of the Day: Frank, 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 83715

    Take the listener survey at http://survey.greatdetectives.net

    Give us a call at 208-991-4783

    Follow us on Instagram at http://instagram.com/greatdetectives

    Follow us on Twitter @radiodetectives
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    36 mins
  • Hot Copy: Smooth as Silk

    Hot Copy: Smooth as Silk
    Mar 25 2025
    Today's Mystery: Anne investigates the sale of black market nylons.

    Original Radio Broadcast Date: August 7, 1944

    Originating from Chicago

    Starring: Betty Lou Gerson as Anne Rogers; Virginia Payne as Spritely Poole\

    Referenced in this Episode: Hot Copy Radio Theater

    Episode Referenced: Trouble in Tunisia

    Support the show monthly at https://patreon.greatdetectives.net

    Support the show on a one-time basis at http://support.greatdetectives.net.

    Mail a donation to: Adam Graham, PO Box 15913, Boise, Idaho 83715

    Take the listener survey at http://survey.greatdetectives.net

    Give us a call at 208-991-4783

    Follow us on Instagram at http://instagram.com/greatdetectives

    Follow us on Twitter @radiodetectives
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    58 mins
  • Hot Copy: Death Studies the Angles

    Hot Copy: Death Studies the Angles
    Mar 18 2025
    Today's Mystery: The anti-vice candidate for mayor dies suddenly. The coroner says it was heart failure, but Anne think he was murdered.

    Original Radio Broadcast Date: February 27, 1944

    Originating from Hollywood

    Starring: Betty Lou Gerson as Anne Rogers, Virginia Payne as Spritely Poole

    Support the show monthly at https://patreon.greatdetectives.net

    Patreon Supporter of the Day: Mark, Patreon supporter since March 2020

    Support the show on a one-time basis at http://support.greatdetectives.net.

    Mail a donation to: Adam Graham, PO Box 15913, Boise, Idaho 83715

    Take the listener survey at http://survey.greatdetectives.net

    Give us a call at 208-991-4783

    Follow us on Instagram at http://instagram.com/greatdetectives

    Follow us on Twitter @radiodetectives
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    39 mins
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