Mystery Theater: Classic Old Time Radio Detective & Horror

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  Yours Truly, Johnny Dollar: Milford Brooks III - Dec 07, 1948 – Mystery Theater Old Time Radio Detective 05.10.2026 28min

  Yours Truly, Johnny Dollar: Milford Brooks III - Dec 07, 1948 – Mystery Theater Old Time Radio Detective Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy
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  Yours Truly, Johnny Dollar: The Parakoff Policy - Feb 18, 1949 – Mystery Theater Old Time Radio Detective 17.09.2026 28min

  Before he became "America’s fabulous freelance insurance investigator," Johnny Dollar took on his very first case in "The Parakoff Policy"—the inaugural premiere episode of Yours Truly, Johnny Dollar, originally airing on February 18, 1949! Starring Charles Russell as the original voice of Johnny Dollar, this classic Old Time Radio mystery kicks off the legendary series with atmospheric noir, high stakes, and sharp dialogue. Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy
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  The Shadow: The Firebug -Jun 19, 1938 – Mystery Theater Old Time Radio Detective 27.08.2026 28min

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  The Shadow: Death from the Deep - Jun 12, 1938– Mystery Theater Old Time Radio Detective 25.08.2026 28min

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  The Shadow: The Silent Avenger - Mar 13, 1938 – Mystery Theater Old Time Radio Detective 20.08.2026 27min

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  The Shadow: The Hounds in the Hills - Feb 20, 1938 – Mystery Theater Old Time Radio Detective 18.08.2026 29min

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  The Shadow: Sabotage - January 16, 1938 – Mystery Theater Old Time Radio Detective 13.08.2026 27min

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  The Shadow: Death house Rescue - September 26, 1937 – Mystery Theater Old Time Radio Detective 11.08.2026 29min

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  The Shadow: The Man Who Was Death| February 29, 1948 – Mystery Theater Old Time Radio Detective 06.08.2026 26min

  The Shadow: The Man Who Was Death| February 29, 1948 – Mystery Theater Old Time Radio Detective The Man Who Was Death" is a classic 30-minute episode of The Shadow old-time radio show, broadcast on February 29, 1948. Sponsored by Blue Coal, the episode starred Bret Morrison as Lamont Cranston (The Shadow) and Grace Matthews as his companion, Margo Lane, with a script written by Alfred Bester. Episode Overview · Original Air Date: February 29, 1948 · Network: Mutual Broadcasting System · Sponsor: Blue Coal · Cast: Bret Morrison (Lamont Cranston / The Shadow) and Grace Matthews (Margo Lane) · Writer: Alfred Bester Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy
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  The Shadow: The House That Death Built | January 25, 1948 – Mystery Theater Old Time Radio Detective 04.08.2026 26min

  The Shadow: The House That Death Built | January 25, 1948 – Mystery Theater Old Time Radio Detective The House That Death Built" is a classic episode of The Shadow old-time radio mystery series. It originally aired on the Mutual Broadcasting System on January 25, 1948, and was sponsored by Blue Coal. Broadcast and Production Details · Original Air Date: January 25, 1948 · Network: Mutual Broadcasting System · Sponsor: Blue Coal · Writer: Alfred Bester (noted sci-fi author) · Cast: Bret Morrison as Lamont Cranston (The Shadow) and Grace Matthews as Margo Lane · Announcer: Andre Baruch Plot Summary · Lamont Cranston and Margo Lane investigate a sinister, trap-filled dwelling. · The house belonged to a disturbed, retired ex-executioner named Ben Faulenberg. · Faulenberg allegedly took a $100,000 bribe a decade prior to fake the execution of a thief named Jerry Crane. · With Faulenberg recently dead, greedy criminals and vengeful figures converge on the terrifying, booby-trapped property searching for the hidden loot. · The Shadow uses his power to cloud men's minds to navigate the lethal corridors, confront the crooks, and bring justice to the dark house. Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy
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  The Shadow: Nursery Rhyme Mystery Theater Old Time Radio 30.07.2026 22min

  Dive back into the dark, suspenseful world of Old Time Radio with "Nursery Rhyme Murders" (often referred to as "The Nursery Rhyme Murders"), a classic, chilling episode from The Shadow. 🕵️‍♂️ Synopsis When a series of bizarre crimes strikes the city, Lamont Cranston and his faithful companion, Margo Lane, discover a terrifying pattern: each sinister act is heralded by a innocent-sounding nursery rhyme. A twisted mastermind is turning childhood verses into clues for revenge and murder. To stop this killer before the final rhyme plays out, Cranston must adopt his alter ego—The Shadow—using his power to "cloud men's minds" to infiltrate the shadows, decode the killer's cryptic verses, and bring a criminal madman to justice. Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy
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  The Shadow: Stake Out Mystery Theater Old Time Radio 28.07.2026 24min

  Step into the atmospheric world of classic audio drama with "Stake Out," an electrifying episode from the golden age of Old Time Radio’s iconic mystery series, The Shadow. 🕵️‍♂️ Synopsis When darkness falls over the city, justice takes a invisible form. In "Stake Out," wealthy man-about-town Lamont Cranston—secretly operating as The Shadow—embarks on a tense, high-stakes surveillance operation to unravel a dangerous criminal plot. Alongside his trusted confidante, Margo Lane, Cranston uses his uncanny power to "cloud men's minds so they cannot see him" to stay one step ahead of ruthless underworld figures. As the hours tick away during a grueling stakeout, tension mounts, secrets unravel, and the line between hunter and hunted becomes razor-thin. Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy
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  The Shadow: Death Coils to Strike | Old Time Mystery Theater Detective 23.07.2026 25min

  Who knows what evil lurks in the hearts of men? The Shadow knows! 🕵️‍♂️🐍 In this spine-chilling classic from March 21, 1948, Lamont Cranston faces a sinister puzzle imported straight from the jungles of South America. When a mysterious dancer, an American engineer, and a rare, deadly snake cross paths, murder and madness follow. Is it ancient sorcery, hallucinations, or a calculated crime? Can The Shadow cloud men's minds and untangle the truth before he becomes the next victim? Grab your headphones, step into the darkness, and find out! Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy
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  The Shadow: Legend of the Living Swamp | Old Time Radio Detective Mystery Theater 21.07.2026 23min

  Step back into the Golden Age of Radio with The Shadow's chilling mystery, "Legend of the Living Swamp". When a terrifying curse returns to claim a doomed family, Lamont Cranston must use his invisible powers to uncover the dark, swampy truth before it is too late. Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy
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  The Shadow: Death in the Deep (April 3, 1938) The Shadow: Unto Death Do Us Part (March 6, 1949) 07.07.2026 57min

  Turn down the lights for a special Two For Tuesday Double Feature from Mystery Theater Old Time Radio! Tonight, we bring you two classic, spine-chilling tales featuring radio's greatest master of perspective and illusions: The Shadow. First, we travel back to April 3, 1938, as a young Orson Welles faces a terrifying phantom submarine sinking ships across the Atlantic Ocean in "Death from the Deep." Then, we fast-forward to March 6, 1949, where Bret Morrison steps into the cloak to untangle a deadly web of post-war domestic betrayal, greed, and toxic jealousy in "Unto Death Do Us Part." Can the invisible master of justice stop the perfect crime before the final vows turn fatal? Who knows what evil lurks in the hearts of men? Hit play and find out! Don't forget to rate, review, and subscribe on Apple Podcasts to help keep the golden age of radio alive! Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy
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  The Shadow: The Man Who Murdered Time, January 1, 1939 | Old Time Radio Detective Mystery Theater 03.06.2026 29min

  Step into the fog of vintage New York City with today's mind-bending installment of Old Time Radio Detective Mystery! In this meticulously restored audio presentation, we feature an undisputed classic from the golden age of audio drama: The Shadow in his historic broadcast from January 1, 1939, titled "The Man Who Murdered Time." Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy
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  Sam Spade: The One Hour Caper | Classic Old Time Radio Detective Drama 26.05.2026 22min

  Sam Spade – The One Hour Caper a classic radio episode from the noir detective series The Adventures of Sam Spade, Detective, which originally aired on January 4, 1948. Starring Howard Duff as the voice of Dashiell Hammett’s famous private investigator, the story unfolds as a tense, fast-moving race against the clock. Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy
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  The Many Faces of Price: A Saturday Morning Double Feature | Old Time Radio Mystery Theater 04.04.2026 51min

  Step back in time to the golden age of mystery, suspense, and noir. Welcome to Old Time Radio Mystery Theater—your weekly destination for the best of radio’s most chilling tales and gritty detective dramas.[The Value/What to Expect]Every week, we dust off the archives to bring you the finest broadcasts from the classic era of radio. From the nerve-shredding suspense of the 1940s and 50s to hard-boiled detectives and supernatural thrillers, we preserve the stories that kept our grandparents on the edge of their seats.What you’ll find in our theater:Legendary performances from stars like Vincent Price, Orson Welles, and Peter Lorre.Hand-picked episodes of classic shows including Suspense, The Saint, The Whistler, and more.Brief historical spotlights on the stars and the world behind the broadcast.[The Call to Action (CTA)]New mysteries air every Saturday morning. Whether you’re a lifelong fan of vintage audio or a newcomer looking for a classic mystery fix, pull up a chair, dim the lights, and join us for a story.Subscribe now to never miss a broadcast—and leave a review to let us know which mystery you want to hear next! Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy
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  |The Shadow: “The Laughing Corpse | Old Time Radio Mystery Theater 30.03.2026 25min

  Terror strikes the city when victims are found dead—grinning in ghastly laughter. In this chilling 1940 episode of The Shadow, Lamont Cranston and Margo Lane confront a deranged mind bent on scientific revenge. Two murdered researchers, a mysterious toxin that kills through uncontrollable laughter, and a trail of eerie clues push The Shadow to his limits in a battle between intellect and insanity. With Bill Johnstone as the iconic voice of The Shadow, “The Laughing Corpse” delivers vintage suspense and supernatural intrigue that proves evil truly lurks in the hearts of men. Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy
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  The Shadow | The Temple Bells of Neban | Old Time Radio Mystery Theater 16.01.2026 29min

  "Who knows what evil lurks in the hearts of men? The Shadow knows!" In this classic mystery, Lamont Cranston and the lovely Margo Lane find themselves ensnared in a web of ancient mysticism and modern-day greed. The haunting chime of the Temple Bells of Neban isn't just a call to prayer—it’s a herald of doom for those who dare to cross the threshold of the unknown. Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy