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	Address Unknown 31 Episodes 1 Volume Address Unknown is a well-performed show about missing persons from South Africa. Each show dramatizes a real case of a missing person taken from the Missing Persons Bureau files in London.	31	1	Add To Cart: $5.00
	Adventures of Ellery Queen 19 Episodes 1 Volume A writer who solve mysteries as well as writing them, Ellery Queen brought forth the puzzles of crime fiction. Ellery Queen was an author who solved mysteries in his spare time and then wrote about his harrowing adventures; his sidekick was his own father, Richard Queen.	19	1	Add To Cart: $5.00
	Adventures of the Abbotts 17 Episodes 1 Volume The Adventures of the Abbotts stars Claudia Morgan and Les Damon as the husband and wife detective team, Jean and Pat Abbott. In each episode, Jean helps her husband, a well-renowned San Franciscan private eye, to solve yet another mystery.	17	1	Add To Cart: $5.00
	Agatha Christie 18 Episodes 1 Volume Enjoy these "whodunits" from the famous detective novelist: These exciting old time radio tales from various series have plot twists perfect for "radio's outstanding theater of thrills".	18	1	Add To Cart: $5.00
	Alan Ladd 82 Episodes 2 Volume This collection represents some of the best performances of Alan Ladd (born Alan Walbridge Ladd) during the golden age of radio. Of slight build (five feet, five inches tall), he never considered himself to be a handsome actor. In a quote is said, "I have the face of an ageing choirboy and the build of an undernourished featherweight."	82	2	Add To Cart: $10.00
	Alcatraz 9 Episodes 1 Volume Alcatraz's years of operation (1934-1963) almost directly coincided with the golden age of radio and many old time radio stories were based on the prison.	9	1	Add To Cart: $5.00
	Amazing Mr Malone 17 Episodes 1 Volume Whis old time radio gripping crime drama stars Frank Lovejoy as a Chicago Crime-Fighting Lawyer!	17	1	Add To Cart: $5.00
	Amnesia and Memory Loss 83 Episodes 2 Volume A compilation of old time radio shows featuring amnesia and memory loss which was a common plot device in all genres of radio from comedy to detective shows.	83	2	Add To Cart: $10.00
	Ann Sothern 99 Episodes 2 Volume This collection includes every available old time radio appearances of Ann Sothern including her signature role as the liberated American "dame" from Brooklyn in 'Adventures of Maisie'	99	2	Add To Cart: $10.00
	Are These Our Children 5 Episodes 1 Volume This series is a unique twist on the crime drama genre featuring true stories from Juvenile Delinquency Court. This show features some of the worst back-talking, drug-abusing, ungrateful, school-quitting, bigoted, sassy teenagers in radio drama.	5	1	Add To Cart: $5.00
	Arson 44 Episodes 1 Volume Of all the evildoers and Nogoodniks who people Old Time Radio, Arsonists and Firebugs are among the most despicable.	44	1	Add To Cart: $5.00
	Atomic Radio 95 Episodes 2 Volume OTRCAT original collection featuring radio shows inspired by the Atomic Age. A blast from the past, this collection includes a bombardment of shows from all genres including Science Fiction, comedy, horror, detective, and drama.	95	2	Add To Cart: $10.00
	Avengers - SA 110 Episodes 1 Volume Part James Bond, part Wonder Woman, The Avengers epitomized Sixties British Cool on the small screen. The infrastructure for TV broadcasting was slow to be adopted in South Africa, but they had this terrific version of The Avengers from Springbok Radio.	110	1	Add To Cart: $5.00
	Bank Robberies 150 Episodes 3 Volume Stuff these Mystery, Dramas, Police procedural old time radio shows in your sack and run to the get-away car	150	3	Add To Cart: $15.00
	Barrie Craig (Barry Craig) 77 Episodes 2 Volume William Gargan played Barry Craig, Confidential Investigator, as more laid-back and likable than other Hard-Boiled Detectives of the era.	77	2	Add To Cart: $10.00
	Barton Yarborough 278 Episodes 6 Volume When living in Los Angeles, Barton Yarborough became a steady player among the community of "Radio Row" actors and soon landed the role as Ben Romero on Dragnet.	278	6	Add To Cart: $30.00
	Best of Dragnet 53 Episodes 1 Volume Original Compilation of OTRCAT's favorite Dragnet Episodes!	53	1	Add To Cart: $5.00
	Big Guy 3 Episodes 1 Volume Follows the adventures of single dad detective, Joshua Sharp who wears size 902 in a triple D shoe.	3	1	Add To Cart: $5.00
	Big Town 54 Episodes 3 Volume This popular crime drama chronicles the stories of diligent, sober champions of justice, Steve Wilson, initially played by Edward G Robinson.	54	3	Add To Cart: $15.00
	Birds on the Radio 128 Episodes 2 Volume Hear from our feathered friends about birds who tell us secrets, Birds which scare us, and birds that are good to eat!	128	2	Add To Cart: $10.00
	Black Book (The Man in Black) 7 Episodes 1 Volume Hosted by Paul Frees, this talent filled old time radio show features the stories of almost perfect crimes asking audiences to listen for the criminal's mistake.	7	1	Add To Cart: $5.00
	Black Museum 51 Episodes 1 Volume Orson Welles stars in "The Black Museum. A Repository of Death. Here in the grim stone structure on the Thames which houses Scotland Yard is a warehouse of homicide, where every day objects ... all touched by murder."	51	1	Add To Cart: $5.00
	Blackstone Magic Detective 55 Episodes 1 Volume The Hero used his knowledge of Illusions to prove that Mysteries were not magic. Follow Blackstone, Rhoda, and John's tales of adventure and how magic saved the day.	55	1	Add To Cart: $5.00
	Bob Bailey 654 Episodes 13 Volume Everyone's favorite investigator in Yours Truly, Johnny Dollar, Bailey starred in a number of tough guy detective old time radio shows.	654	13	Add To Cart: $65.00
	Bold Venture 57 Episodes 2 Volume Humphrey Bogart and Lauren Bacall appear in this great radio adventure	57	2	Add To Cart: $10.00
	Border Patrol 1941 7 Episodes 1 Volume Based on real exploits of the border patrol: All names were changed to protect the innocent, except the border patrol agents' real names are used. Cases range from a drug smuggler who used a teenage boy as a drug mule to ghosts reported seen at Niagara Falls.	7	1	Add To Cart: $5.00
	Boston Blackie 199 Episodes 4 Volume Boston Blackie is too good natured to be hard boiled. Often accused by bungling cops, Boston Blackie is obligated to solve the case!	199	4	Add To Cart: $20.00
	Box 13 52 Episodes 1 Volume Alan Ladd in Box 13 found adventures that did not depend on a new corpse every week. Dan Holiday, retired newspaper man turned fiction writer and adventurer extraordinaire. To gain ideas for his books, he places an ad in the paper "Adventure wanted – will go anywhere, do anything – Box 13."	52	1	Add To Cart: $5.00
	Boxers Champions and Prizefighters 125 Episodes 3 Volume This OTRCAT original collection includes examples of boxing in all the genres of old time radio shows.	125	3	Add To Cart: $15.00
	Broadway is My Beat 169 Episodes 4 Volume Broadway is My Beat is a popular hard-boiled detective drama that stars Larry Thor as Detective Danny Clover, an ex-shoe-shiner on the "Great White Way" in the New York theater district.	169	4	Add To Cart: $20.00
	Buddha 19 Episodes 1 Volume Buddha sculptures in old time radio shows represent mystery and intrigue of the "orient."	19	1	Add To Cart: $5.00
	Bulldog Drummond 34 Episodes 1 Volume Follow the detective adventures of Bulldog Drummond who has "the appearance of an English gentleman: a man who fights hard, plays hard and lives clean."	34	1	Add To Cart: $5.00
	Burlesque 28 Episodes 1 Volume Burlesques are saucey variety shows that often include a playful strip tease and bawdy, but topical jokes.	28	1	Add To Cart: $5.00
	Call the Police 7 Episodes 1 Volume Sponsored by Lever Brother's Rinso and Lifebuoy Soap, Call the Police was billed as "a new series of realistic radio dramas inspired by the courageous work of police departments all over America." This collection contains all known episodes to be in existence of this rare series.	7	1	Add To Cart: $5.00
	Calling All Cars 299 Episodes 4 Volume This classic police drama is one of the earliest of the genres. A precursor to the popular police drama Dragnet, Calling All Cars portrayed the true crime stories of the Los Angeles Police Department.	299	4	Add To Cart: $20.00
	Calling all Detectives 203 Episodes 2 Volume A very professionally created two-man operation, Calling all Detectives had a fun quiz show element to its detective sleuthery.	203	2	Add To Cart: $10.00
	Candy Matson 14 Episodes 1 Volume A ringing telephone and a sexy voice answers… "Candy Matson, YU 2-8209," and then the organ swells into the theme song, "Candy." Why couldn't an intelligent, knockout of a blond get the scoop on crime as smartly as any man? Candy Matson was as good an answer as was ever on radio.	14	1	Add To Cart: $5.00
	Case Dismissed 12 Episodes 1 Volume A Show about the Law and Liberty that We Hold Dear--Order in the Court!	12	1	Add To Cart: $5.00
	Case For Dr Morelle 13 Episodes 1 Volume Dr. Morelle is a brilliant criminal psychologist with an attitude. He is a detective you will love to hate.	13	1	Add To Cart: $5.00
	Casebook of Gregory Hood 15 Episodes 1 Volume Beginning as a replacement of The New Adventures of Sherlock Holme, The Casebook of Gregory Hood developed into an original crime drama in its own right	15	1	Add To Cart: $5.00
	Cases of Mr Ace 4 Episodes 1 Volume This smartly written detective show stars as George Raft as Mr. Ace of sole owner Ace Detective Agency.	4	1	Add To Cart: $5.00
	Casey Crime Photographer 82 Episodes 2 Volume "SNAP!" Casey's crime photography often give him a snootfull of something foxingly mysterious. And the crime chase is on!	82	2	Add To Cart: $10.00
	Charlie Chan 58 Episodes 1 Volume With requisite Chinese chords and stings from the organist we have several selections from the casebook of the Incomparable Charlie Chan, Detective, Philosopher, and Modern Chinese Sage.	58	1	Add To Cart: $5.00
	Chase (The Chase) 59 Episodes 2 Volume The Chase is an Exciting escapade show that always involves a wild Chase!	59	2	Add To Cart: $10.00
	Christmas At War 49 Episodes 1 Volume There was no way for the GI's to come home for Christmas, so the Radio Networks tried to bring Home to the GI's. Take a magical sleigh ride back into World War II Christmas celebrations with this incredible collection of radio shows from every genre.	49	1	Add To Cart: $5.00
	Christmas Detectives 50 Episodes 1 Volume Crime does not stop for Christmas, luckily the gumshoes are here with holiday gumdrops.	50	1	Add To Cart: $5.00
	Circus 303 Episodes 5 Volume The drama of life under the Big Top has always made for great radio stories from all genres.	303	5	Add To Cart: $25.00
	Cloak and Dagger 22 Episodes 1 Volume Most spy stories are pure fiction, but Cloak and Dagger is the real deal! Taken from the files of the OSS, precursor the the CIA, the show highlights the exploits of men who go into danger for their country.	22	1	Add To Cart: $5.00
	Clowns in OTR 44 Episodes 1 Volume This multi-genre collection includes clowns that make you laugh, clowns that make you cry, and clowns that make you scream.	44	1	Add To Cart: $5.00
	Clutching Hand 11 Episodes 1 Volume Professor Craig Kennedy uses some real scientific techniques and some imaginary to solve crime in this 1936 crime serial old time radio series.	11	1	Add To Cart: $5.00
	Confession 10 Episodes 1 Volume Created from the transcribed confessions of actual crimes, the names of the criminals were changed, but the cases were from documented records and case histories.	10	1	Add To Cart: $5.00
	Conspiracy 15 Episodes 1 Volume Secrets, schemes, plots and intrigue, we've conspired to make this collection a secret worth sharing.	15	1	Add To Cart: $5.00
	Cornell Woolrich 43 Episodes 1 Volume One of the greatest authors of his generation, Cornell Woolrich's stories were sought out by radio and film producers alike.	43	1	Add To Cart: $5.00
	Counterspy (David Harding, Counterspy!) 71 Episodes 2 Volume Follow the exciting "Counter Spies!"--the fictional unit of the Federal Government lead by David Harding.	71	2	Add To Cart: $10.00
	Crazy Mamas 47 Episodes 1 Volume OTRCAT.com original collection features hand-picked episodes with a variety of crazy mama and insane mother-in-laws.	47	1	Add To Cart: $5.00
	Crime and Peter Chambers 22 Episodes 1 Volume Dane Clark plays the role of Peter Chambers, the playboy detective with an eye for solving crime and a taste for beautiful women.	22	1	Add To Cart: $5.00
	Crime Christmas 34 Episodes 1 Volume Crime still happens during the Holidays and Joe Friday, Johnny Dollar, Texas Ranger Jayce Pearson, Richard Diamond, and Paladin will make sure that the grinches don't steal Christmas, St Nick, furs, or a statue of Baby Jesus.	34	1	Add To Cart: $5.00
	Crime Classics 66 Episodes 2 Volume "A series of true crime stories from the records and newspapers of every land, from every time. Your host each week is Mr. Thomas Hyland- connoisseur of crime, student of violence, and teller of murders."	66	2	Add To Cart: $10.00
	Crime Club 31 Episodes 1 Volume There was a new Crime Club book "every week, at bookstores everywhere." The old time radio show to tantalize potential purchasers with half hour radio adaptations of the books.	31	1	Add To Cart: $5.00
	Crime Doctor 4 Episodes 1 Volume The Crime Dr of Suspense and Intrigue is IN; Take Two Radio Shows and Call Me in the Morning!	4	1	Add To Cart: $5.00
	Crime Does Not Pay 63 Episodes 2 Volume This old time radio series portrays murder, theft, and racketeering, and other crimes. Exposes the consequences of these misdeeds and teaches listeners as the title suggests "crime does not pay!"	63	2	Add To Cart: $10.00
	Crime Files of Flamond 8 Episodes 1 Volume Delve into the whys behind the crimes when you listen to "the most unusual investigator in criminal history" ... Flamond!	8	1	Add To Cart: $5.00
	Crime Letter from Dan Dodge 2 Episodes 1 Volume A rare classic in the "hard-boiled detective' genre with tough-guy Daniel D. Dodge and scatter-brained Susie.	2	1	Add To Cart: $5.00
	Dame Detectives - Rare Female Crimefighters 39 Episodes 1 Volume An OTRCAT Original collection including some never before released detective dramas featuring women crime fighters.	39	1	Add To Cart: $5.00
	Damon Runyon 52 Episodes 2 Volume Damon Runyon was the master of the slang of this gangsterish style in this lighthearted New York gangster series starring top voice talent of the era.	52	2	Add To Cart: $10.00
	Dan Dunn 2 Episodes 1 Volume "The thrilling exploits of Dan Dunn, Secret Operative Number Forty Eight are brought to the airwaves in a sensational series of new adventures that will enthrall new and old..."	2	1	Add To Cart: $5.00
	Dana Andrews 94 Episodes 3 Volume Known as "face of noir", Dana Andrew's signature role included the obsessed detective in "Laura." This collection contains his guest appearances in various broadcasts and his star role as Matt Cvetic in "I Was a Communist for the FBI."	94	3	Add To Cart: $10.00
	Danger Doctor Danfield 26 Episodes 1 Volume Let Dr. Dan Danfield, criminal psychologist, give you a little of a criminal psychologist's caseload.	26	1	Add To Cart: $5.00
	Danger with Granger 36 Episodes 1 Volume Steve Granger was a typical Hard Boiled detective. Danger With Granger is filled with twists, turns, and double crosses. Granger assures us that each episode is "one of my most interesting cases."	36	1	Add To Cart: $5.00
	Dangerous Assignment 110 Episodes 3 Volume Steve Mitchell, international operative, had two jobs: get in and out of danger.	110	3	Add To Cart: $15.00
	Dangerous Dames and Dolls in Old Time Radio 28 Episodes 1 Volume Murderous Women, "Women in Red", bad girls, even "Good looking gals with brains" from mystery, horror, and detective genre of radio pepper this old time radio collection. The bad girls of old time radio; are they plotting to get rid of their husbands, rising up to a powerful position no matter what they have to do or double-cross, take a great risk for a little extra cash, or perhaps scheming revenge on a cheating lover. Willing to go outside the law to get what they want!	28	1	Add To Cart: $5.00
	Dashiell Hammett 152 Episodes 4 Volume Writer of the Maltese Falcon, Red Harvest, and The Thin Man, Hammett has an enduring reputation as the godfather of the hard-boiled detective genre and one of the greatest mystery writers of all time.	152	4	Add To Cart: $20.00
	Death Row 29 Episodes 1 Volume Capital punishment was the Law of the Land for centuries including the wild west.	29	1	Add To Cart: $5.00
	Defective Detectives and Bungling Burglars 180 Episodes 3 Volume spoofs and skits of detective radio shows and bungled burglaries by some of the funniest old time radio comedians.	180	3	Add To Cart: $15.00
	Defense Attorney 13 Episodes 1 Volume This is a hard hitting old time radio crime drama, with a distinctive feminine touch.	13	1	Add To Cart: $5.00
	Detective Collection 119 Episodes 2 Volume Menagerie of the best-of Detective Shows-An OTRCAT exclusive!	119	2	Add To Cart: $10.00
	Detective Couples (Sleuths and Sweethearts) 47 Episodes 1 Volume What's a private dick with out his lovely dame in tow? An original OTRCAT.com compilation, Sleuths and Sweethearts features our favorite old time radio detective couples from Avengers to The Thin Man.	47	1	Add To Cart: $5.00
	Detectives Black and Blue 6 Episodes 1 Volume An early comedy detective show featuring two unlikely heroes, Detectives Black and Blue aren't too clever but they seem to solve crime in spite of themselves.	6	1	Add To Cart: $5.00
	Diamond Dramas 26 Episodes 1 Volume Enjoy these tales of a Girl's Best Friend in Delightful Diamond Dramas! Bling, BLING!	26	1	Add To Cart: $5.00
	Dick Tracy 70 Episodes 1 Volume Dick Tracy came from the comic strips to the radio in this great serial. He still fights bizarre villains and the 15 minute shows are filled with cliff-hangers. Tune In!	70	1	Add To Cart: $5.00
	Did Justice Triumph 13 Episodes 1 Volume Follow police investigators as they move through crime scenes, question witnesses and suspects, and solve real crimes in this rare crime drama.	13	1	Add To Cart: $5.00
	Doctor Tim Detective 9 Episodes 1 Volume Dr. Tim, Detective is a great lesson in medicine and health issues for kids, disguised as a detective show. Education is more fun if you get it while solving mysteries!	9	1	Add To Cart: $5.00
	Dogs in OTR 54 Episodes 1 Volume A downright doggone good collection of canine-themed shows from the friendly mutt to the scary werewolf.	54	1	Add To Cart: $5.00
	Dorothy Hughes 3 Episodes 1 Volume Whodunit and Hardboiled crime was Dorothy's medium, crime was never her primary interest, she wanted to investigate the nature of evil itself.	3	1	Add To Cart: $5.00
	Double Crossed 13 Episodes 1 Volume Crooks are crooked, and they do crooked things. It is part of their job descriptions, just like cheaters cheat.	13	1	Add To Cart: $5.00
	Douglas of the World 4 Episodes 1 Volume Brad Douglas, Foreign Correspondent, played by Jack Moyles, is a roving reporter for the New York World Newspaper in this espionage thriller.	4	1	Add To Cart: $5.00
	Dragnet 394 Episodes 8 Volume The series covered crimes ranging from check fraud, petty theft, and bunko detail to more sensational topics like murder, drug abuse, and taboo topics such as sex crimes and child abduction and murder. With a semi-documentary style, realism would be the show's feature. Jack Webb began hanging out at police headquarters and riding with detective teams on house calls.	394	8	Add To Cart: $40.00
	Drama of the Courts 17 Episodes 1 Volume A well written courtroom procedural drama a la Perry Mason, Defense Attorney, Indictment, and A Life In Your Hands.	17	1	Add To Cart: $5.00
	Drug Store 24 Episodes 1 Volume From Peavey's Pharmacy on The Great Gildersleeve to the mysterious ingredients used by The Green Hornet, the local drug store was a place to meet, greet, grab a chocolate malt, and maybe solve a mystery or two.	24	1	Add To Cart: $5.00
	E Jack Neuman 108 Episodes 3 Volume one of the most prolific writers and producers in show business including credits on Sam Spade, Suspense, and Yours Truly, Johnny Dollar.	108	3	Add To Cart: $15.00
	Easy Money 5 Episodes 1 Volume In the old time radio series Easy Money, Detective Mike Trent is a former professional magician who now uses his talents to turn the tables on swindlers and con-men.	5	1	Add To Cart: $5.00
	Election Collection 84 Episodes 2 Volume old time radio shows take on elections, voting and ballots taken from all genres including comedy, drama, western, news programs, and more.	84	2	Add To Cart: $10.00
	Epic Casebook 49 Episodes 1 Volume Clever South African Inspector Carr Investigates in this Popular Detective Drama!	49	1	Add To Cart: $5.00
	Espionage Spies and Secrets Agents 176 Episodes 4 Volume this extensive compilation includes a sampling and many rare and popular broadcasts of "Radio Espionage" from all different genres.	176	4	Add To Cart: $20.00
	Europe Confidential 21 Episodes 1 Volume hosted by Basil Rathbone, this mystery old time radio show follows the newspaper reporter, Mike Connoy, in "the world's greatest mysteries."	21	1	Add To Cart: $5.00
	Falcon 95 Episodes 2 Volume The Falcon is full of hard hitting detective old time radio action. Follow the shadowy detective, weary of police, out solving cases!	95	2	Add To Cart: $10.00
	Fat Man 47 Episodes 1 Volume Although he is a product of pulp-writer Dashiel Hammett, it is hard to say whether The Fat Man is a hardboiled or softboiled detective. Either way, his stories make for some delicious mysteries.	47	1	Add To Cart: $5.00
	Fatal Females 56 Episodes 1 Volume featuring the meanest ladies of old time radio. From murderesses to poisoneresses from wicked queens to wicked witches, this collection is sure to prove that the fairest sex can be pretty scary, too.	56	1	Add To Cart: $5.00
	FBI In Peace and War 101 Episodes 2 Volume This long running series starred crime-fighter Martin Blaine as the infallible Field Agent Sheppard. This realistic crime fiction is told from the perspective of the criminal and the FBI hunted him down.	101	2	Add To Cart: $10.00
	Federal Agent 11 Episodes 1 Volume This old time radio series features dramatization stories of federal crime fighting from around the world including FBI, the Royal Canadian Mounted Police, French Surete, and Scotland Yard.	11	1	Add To Cart: $5.00
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