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Address Unknown31 Episodes
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. 1 Volume |
31 | 1 |
Add To Cart: $5.00
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Adventures of Ellery Queen19 Episodes
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.1 Volume |
19 | 1 |
Add To Cart: $5.00
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Adventures of the Abbotts17 Episodes
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.1 Volume |
17 | 1 |
Add To Cart: $5.00
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Agatha Christie18 Episodes
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".1 Volume |
18 | 1 |
Add To Cart: $5.00
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Alan Ladd82 Episodes
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.2 Volume |
82 | 2 |
Add To Cart: $10.00
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Alcatraz9 Episodes
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.1 Volume |
9 | 1 |
Add To Cart: $5.00
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Amazing Mr Malone17 Episodes
Whis old time radio griping crime drama stars Frank Lovejoy as a Chicago Crime-Fighting Lawyer!1 Volume |
17 | 1 |
Add To Cart: $5.00
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Amnesia and Memory Loss83 Episodes
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.2 Volume |
83 | 2 |
Add To Cart: $10.00
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Ann Sothern99 Episodes
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'2 Volume |
99 | 2 |
Add To Cart: $10.00
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Are These Our Children5 Episodes
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.1 Volume |
5 | 1 |
Add To Cart: $5.00
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Arson44 Episodes
Of all the evildoers and Nogoodniks who people Old Time Radio, Arsonists and Firebugs are among the most despicable.1 Volume |
44 | 1 |
Add To Cart: $5.00
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Atomic Radio95 Episodes
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.2 Volume |
95 | 2 |
Add To Cart: $10.00
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Avengers - SA110 Episodes
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.1 Volume |
110 | 1 |
Add To Cart: $5.00
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Bank Robberies150 Episodes
Stuff these Mystery, Dramas, Police procedural old time radio shows in your sack and run to the get-away car3 Volume |
150 | 3 |
Add To Cart: $15.00
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Barrie Craig (Barry Craig)77 Episodes
Laid Back Private Investigator Solves Cases from his Madison Avenue Office!2 Volume |
77 | 2 |
Add To Cart: $10.00
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Barton Yarborough278 Episodes
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. 6 Volume |
278 | 6 |
Add To Cart: $30.00
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Best of Dragnet53 Episodes
Original Compilation of OTRCAT's favorite Dragnet Episodes!1 Volume |
53 | 1 |
Add To Cart: $5.00
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Big Guy3 Episodes
Follows the adventures of single dad detective, Joshua Sharp who wears size 902 in a triple D shoe.1 Volume |
3 | 1 |
Add To Cart: $5.00
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Big Town54 Episodes
This popular crime drama chronicles the stories of diligent, sober champions of justice, Steve Wilson, initially played by Edward G Robinson.3 Volume |
54 | 3 |
Add To Cart: $15.00
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Birds on the Radio128 Episodes
Hear from our feathered friends about birds who tell us secrets, Birds which scare us, and birds that are good to eat!2 Volume |
128 | 2 |
Add To Cart: $10.00
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Black Book (The Man in Black)7 Episodes
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.1 Volume |
7 | 1 |
Add To Cart: $5.00
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Black Museum51 Episodes
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."1 Volume |
51 | 1 |
Add To Cart: $5.00
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Blackstone Magic Detective55 Episodes
Follow Blackstone, Rhoda, and John's tales of adventure and how magic saved the day.1 Volume |
55 | 1 |
Add To Cart: $5.00
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Bob Bailey770 Episodes
Everyone's favorite investigator in Yours Truly, Johnny Dollar, Bailey starred in a number of tough guy detective old time radio shows.13 Volume |
770 | 13 |
Add To Cart: $65.00
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Bold Venture57 Episodes
Humphrey Bogart and Lauren Bacall appear in this great radio adventure2 Volume |
57 | 2 |
Add To Cart: $10.00
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Border Patrol 19417 Episodes
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.1 Volume |
7 | 1 |
Add To Cart: $5.00
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Boston Blackie199 Episodes
Boston Blackie is too good natured to be hard boiled. Often accused by bungling cops, Boston Blackie is obligated to solve the case!4 Volume |
199 | 4 |
Add To Cart: $20.00
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Box 1352 Episodes
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."1 Volume |
52 | 1 |
Add To Cart: $5.00
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Boxers Champions and Prizefighters123 Episodes
This OTRCAT original collection includes examples of boxing in all the genres of old time radio shows.3 Volume |
123 | 3 |
Add To Cart: $15.00
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Broadway is My Beat169 Episodes
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 New York theater district.4 Volume |
169 | 4 |
Add To Cart: $20.00
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Buddha19 Episodes
Buddha sculptures in old time radio shows represent mystery and intrigue of the "orient."1 Volume |
19 | 1 |
Add To Cart: $5.00
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Burlesque28 Episodes
Burlesques are saucey variety shows that often include a playful strip tease and bawdy, but topical jokes. 1 Volume |
28 | 1 |
Add To Cart: $5.00
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Call the Police7 Episodes
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.1 Volume |
7 | 1 |
Add To Cart: $5.00
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Calling All Cars299 Episodes
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.4 Volume |
299 | 4 |
Add To Cart: $20.00
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Calling all Detectives203 Episodes
A very professionally created two-man operation, Calling all Detectives had a fun quiz show element to its detective sleuthery.2 Volume |
203 | 2 |
Add To Cart: $10.00
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Candy Matson14 Episodes
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. 1 Volume |
14 | 1 |
Add To Cart: $5.00
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Case Dismissed12 Episodes
A Show about the Law and Liberty
that We Hold Dear--Order in the Court!1 Volume |
12 | 1 |
Add To Cart: $5.00
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Case For Dr Morelle13 Episodes
Dr. Morelle is a brilliant criminal psychologist with an attitude. He is a detective you will love to hate.1 Volume |
13 | 1 |
Add To Cart: $5.00
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Casebook of Gregory Hood15 Episodes
Written by collaboration of the veteran Sherlock Holmes script writers, Anthony Boucher and Denis Green. When Rathbone left the Sherlock Holmes series in 1946, it was suggested The Casebook of Gregory Hood was its replacement.1 Volume |
15 | 1 |
Add To Cart: $5.00
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Cases of Mr Ace4 Episodes
smartly written detective show starring as George Raft as Mr. Ace of sole owner Ace Detective Agency.1 Volume |
4 | 1 |
Add To Cart: $5.00
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Casey Crime Photographer81 Episodes
"SNAP!" Casey's crime photography often give him a snootfull of something foxingly mysterious. And the crime chase is on!2 Volume |
81 | 2 |
Add To Cart: $10.00
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Charlie Chan54 Episodes
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.1 Volume |
54 | 1 |
Add To Cart: $5.00
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Chase (The Chase)59 Episodes
The Chase is an Exciting escapade show that always involves a wild Chase!2 Volume |
59 | 2 |
Add To Cart: $10.00
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Christmas At War49 Episodes
Take a magical sleigh ride back into World War II Christmas celebrations with this incredible collection of radio shows from every genre.1 Volume |
49 | 1 |
Add To Cart: $5.00
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Christmas Detectives50 Episodes
Crime doesn't stop for Christmas, luckily the gumshoes are here with holiday gumdrops.1 Volume |
50 | 1 |
Add To Cart: $5.00
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Circus303 Episodes
The drama of life under the Big Top has always made for great radio stories from all genres.5 Volume |
303 | 5 |
Add To Cart: $25.00
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Cloak and Dagger22 Episodes
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.1 Volume |
22 | 1 |
Add To Cart: $5.00
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Clowns in OTR44 Episodes
This multi-genre collection includes clowns that make you laugh, clowns that make you cry, and clowns that make you scream. 1 Volume |
44 | 1 |
Add To Cart: $5.00
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Clutching Hand11 Episodes
Professor Craig Kennedy uses some real scientific techniques and some imaginary to solve crime in this 1936 crime serial old time radio series.1 Volume |
11 | 1 |
Add To Cart: $5.00
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Confession10 Episodes
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.1 Volume |
10 | 1 |
Add To Cart: $5.00
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Conspiracy15 Episodes
Secrets, schemes, plots and intrigue, we've conspired to make this collection a secret worth sharing. 1 Volume |
15 | 1 |
Add To Cart: $5.00
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Cornell Woolrich43 Episodes
one of the greatest authors of his generation, Cornell Woolrich's stories were sought out by radio and film producers alike.1 Volume |
43 | 1 |
Add To Cart: $5.00
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Counterspy (David Harding, Counterspy!)71 Episodes
Follow the exciting "Counter Spies!"--the fictional unit of the Federal Government lead by David Harding.2 Volume |
71 | 2 |
Add To Cart: $10.00
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Crazy Mamas47 Episodes
OTRCAT.com original collection features hand-picked episodes with a variety of crazy mama and insane mother-in-laws.1 Volume |
47 | 1 |
Add To Cart: $5.00
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Crime and Peter Chambers22 Episodes
Dane Clark plays the role of Peter Chambers, the playboy detective with an eye for solving crime and a taste for beautiful women.1 Volume |
22 | 1 |
Add To Cart: $5.00
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Crime Christmas34 Episodes
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.1 Volume |
34 | 1 |
Add To Cart: $5.00
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Crime Classics66 Episodes
"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."2 Volume |
66 | 2 |
Add To Cart: $10.00
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Crime Club31 Episodes
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.1 Volume |
31 | 1 |
Add To Cart: $5.00
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Crime Doctor4 Episodes
The Crime Dr of Suspense and Intrigue is IN; Take Two Radio Shows and Call Me in the Morning!1 Volume |
4 | 1 |
Add To Cart: $5.00
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Crime Does Not Pay63 Episodes
This old time radio series portrays murder, theft, and racketeering, and other crimes. Exposes the consequences of these misdeeds and teaching listeners as the title suggests "crime does not pay!"2 Volume |
63 | 2 |
Add To Cart: $10.00
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Crime Files of Flamond8 Episodes
Delve into the whys behind the crimes when you listen to "the most unusual investigator in criminal history" ... Flamond!1 Volume |
8 | 1 |
Add To Cart: $5.00
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Crime Letter from Dan Dodge2 Episodes
A rare classic in the "hard-boiled detective' genre with tough-guy Daniel D. Dodge and scatter-brained Susie.1 Volume |
2 | 1 |
Add To Cart: $5.00
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Dame Detectives - Rare Female Crimefighters39 Episodes
An OTRCAT Original collection including some never before released detective dramas featuring women crime fighters.1 Volume |
39 | 1 |
Add To Cart: $5.00
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Damon Runyon52 Episodes
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.2 Volume |
52 | 2 |
Add To Cart: $10.00
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Dan Dunn2 Episodes
"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..."1 Volume |
2 | 1 |
Add To Cart: $5.00
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Dana Andrews94 Episodes
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."3 Volume |
94 | 3 |
Add To Cart: $10.00
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Danger Doctor Danfield26 Episodes
Let Dr. Dan Danfield, criminal psychologist, give you a little of a criminal psychologist's caseload.1 Volume |
26 | 1 |
Add To Cart: $5.00
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Danger with Granger36 Episodes
Steve Granger was a typical Hard Boiled detective. Danger With Granger is filled with twists, turns, and double crosses. Granger assure us that each episode is "one of my most interesting cases."1 Volume |
36 | 1 |
Add To Cart: $5.00
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Dangerous Assignment110 Episodes
Steve Mitchell, international operative, had two jobs: get in and out of danger.3 Volume |
110 | 3 |
Add To Cart: $15.00
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Dangerous Dames and Dolls in Old Time Radio28 Episodes
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!1 Volume |
28 | 1 |
Add To Cart: $5.00
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Dashiell Hammett151 Episodes
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.4 Volume |
151 | 4 |
Add To Cart: $20.00
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Death Row29 Episodes
Capital punishment was the Law of the Land for centuries including the wild west. 1 Volume |
29 | 1 |
Add To Cart: $5.00
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Defective Detectives and Bungling Burglars180 Episodes
spoofs and skits of detective radio shows and bungled burglaries by some of the funniest old time radio comedians.3 Volume |
180 | 3 |
Add To Cart: $15.00
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Defense Attorney12 Episodes
This is a hard hitting old time radio crime drama, with a distinctive feminine touch.1 Volume |
12 | 1 |
Add To Cart: $5.00
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Detective Collection119 Episodes
Menagerie of the best-of Detective Shows-An OTRCAT exclusive!2 Volume |
119 | 2 |
Add To Cart: $10.00
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Detective Couples (Sleuths and Sweethearts)47 Episodes
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.1 Volume |
47 | 1 |
Add To Cart: $5.00
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Detectives Black and Blue6 Episodes
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.1 Volume |
6 | 1 |
Add To Cart: $5.00
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Diamond Dramas26 Episodes
Enjoy these tales of a Girl's Best Friend in Delightful Diamond Dramas! Bling, BLING!1 Volume |
26 | 1 |
Add To Cart: $5.00
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Dick Tracy70 Episodes
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!1 Volume |
70 | 1 |
Add To Cart: $5.00
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Did Justice Triumph13 Episodes
Follow police investigators as they move through crime scenes, question witnesses and suspects, and solve real crimes in this rare crime drama.1 Volume |
13 | 1 |
Add To Cart: $5.00
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Doctor Tim Detective9 Episodes
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!1 Volume |
9 | 1 |
Add To Cart: $5.00
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Dogs in OTR54 Episodes
A downright doggone good collection of canine-themed shows from the friendly mutt to the scary werewolf.1 Volume |
54 | 1 |
Add To Cart: $5.00
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Dorothy Hughes3 Episodes
Whodunit and Hardboiled crime was Dorothy's medium, crime was never her primary interest, she wanted to investigate the nature of evil itself.1 Volume |
3 | 1 |
Add To Cart: $5.00
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Double Crossed13 Episodes
Crooks are crooked, and they do crooked things. It is part of their job descriptions, just like cheaters cheat.1 Volume |
13 | 1 |
Add To Cart: $5.00
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Douglas of the World4 Episodes
Brad Douglas, Foreign Correspondent, played by Jack Moyles, is a roving reporter for the New York World Newspaper in this espionage thriller.1 Volume |
4 | 1 |
Add To Cart: $5.00
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Dragnet394 Episodes
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.8 Volume |
394 | 8 |
Add To Cart: $40.00
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Drama of the Courts17 Episodes
A well written courtroom procedural drama a la Perry Mason, Defense Attorney, Indictment, and A Life In Your Hands.1 Volume |
17 | 1 |
Add To Cart: $5.00
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Drug Store24 Episodes
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.1 Volume |
24 | 1 |
Add To Cart: $5.00
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E Jack Neuman108 Episodes
one of the most prolific writers and producers in show business including credits on Sam Spade, Suspense, and Yours Truly, Johnny Dollar.3 Volume |
108 | 3 |
Add To Cart: $15.00
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Easy Money5 Episodes
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.1 Volume |
5 | 1 |
Add To Cart: $5.00
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Election Collection84 Episodes
old time radio shows take on elections, voting and ballots taken from all genres including comedy, drama, western, news programs, and more.2 Volume |
84 | 2 |
Add To Cart: $10.00
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Epic Casebook49 Episodes
Clever South African Inspector Carr Investigates in this Popular Detective Drama!1 Volume |
49 | 1 |
Add To Cart: $5.00
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Espionage Spies and Secrets Agents176 Episodes
this extensive compilation includes a sampling and many rare and popular broadcasts of "Radio Espionage" from all different genres.4 Volume |
176 | 4 |
Add To Cart: $20.00
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Europe Confidential21 Episodes
hosted by Basil Rathbone, this mystery old time radio show follows the newspaper reporter, Mike Connoy, in "the world's greatest mysteries."1 Volume |
21 | 1 |
Add To Cart: $5.00
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Falcon95 Episodes
The Falcon is full of hard hitting detective old time radio action. Follow the shadowy detective, weary of police, out solving cases!2 Volume |
95 | 2 |
Add To Cart: $10.00
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Fat Man47 Episodes
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.1 Volume |
47 | 1 |
Add To Cart: $5.00
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Fatal Females56 Episodes
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.1 Volume |
56 | 1 |
Add To Cart: $5.00
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FBI In Peace and War101 Episodes
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.2 Volume |
101 | 2 |
Add To Cart: $10.00
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First Responders117 Episodes
Firefighters, police officers, and heroes of all kinds are represented in this exciting old time radio collection.2 Volume |
117 | 2 |
Add To Cart: $10.00
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Forbidden Cargo32 Episodes
Different exciting adventure stories about smuggling different cargo from diamonds to narcotics to cattle.1 Volume |
32 | 1 |
Add To Cart: $5.00
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