Video Theater – The Great Detectives of Old Time Radio

Jan 25 2025 134 ep. 35 mins 15
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Dragnet: The Human Bomb (Video Theater 286)

Jan 25 2025 33 mins  
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 o

Bulldog Drummond’s Bride (Video Theater 285)

Jan 18 2025 62 mins  
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 happens in romantic France. With unexpected twists and comedic elements, this episode promises a satisfying end to the

Racket Squad: Elephant in Stockings (Video Theater 284)

Nov 16 2024 26 mins  
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 Subscribe to our Video Theater feed Become one of our monthly patreon supporters at patreon.greatdetectives.net Support the show on a one-time basis at http://support.greatdetectives.net. Mail a donation to: Ad

Bulldog Drummond’s Secret Police (Video Theater 283)

Nov 02 2024 59 mins  
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

Racket Squad: Check and Double Check

Oct 26 2024 29 mins  
A fatherless boy (Billie Gray) secretly joins a gang of juveniles who are passing forged checks. Season 3, Episode 1 Original Air Date: September 4, 1952 Subscribe to our Video Theater feed Become one of our monthly patreon supporters at patreon.greatdetectives.net Support the show on a one-time basis at http://support.greatdetectives.net. Mail a donation to: Adam Graham, PO

Arrest Bulldog Drummond

Oct 08 2024 63 mins  
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 Subscribe to our Video Theater feed Become one of our monthly patreon support

Bulldog Drummond in Africa (Video Theater 279)

Sep 08 2024 62 mins  
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 A

Racket Squad: The Smoke Eater (Video Theater 278)

Aug 24 2024 29 mins  
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 Subscribe to our Video Theater feed Become one of our monthly patreon supporters at 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,

Bulldog Drummond’s Peril (Video Theater 277)

Aug 10 2024 71 mins  
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 Subscribe to our Video Theater feed Become one of our monthly

Racket Squad: The Soft Touch (Video Theater 276)

Jul 27 2024 26 mins  
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 Subscribe to our Video Theater feed Be