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A security guard dressed in a dark uniform is reaching for his sidearm, which is holstered on his right hip. He stands in front of a brick wall, with his left hand resting on his belt. His facial expression suggests a state of high alertness and readiness to act in case of any threat or danger.

Philo Vance – Racket Murder Case. ep54, 490719

Posted by By Keith October 9, 2025Posted inDetective and Mystery, Philo Vance
A girl comes calling for Philo Vance. Why doesn't Betty Crane seem to know her name, when everybody else seems to be able to identify her by sight? Racketeers have…
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A security guard dressed in a dark uniform is reaching for his sidearm, which is holstered on his right hip. He stands in front of a brick wall, with his left hand resting on his belt. His facial expression suggests a state of high alertness and readiness to act in case of any threat or danger.

The Adventures of Sam Spade – The Betrayal In Bumpus Hell Caper. ep134, 490116

Posted by By Keith October 3, 2025Posted inDetective and Mystery, Sam Spade
Reading a western novel, Bumpus Hell, to himself as a relaxing sleep aid, Sam doesn't think it’s working. Especially when a neighbor comes pounding on his door. On the third…
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Antique magnifying glass with handle.

Yours Truly Johnny Dollar – Melanie Carter and the Un-Nice Niece. ep25, 491112

Posted by By Keith September 24, 2025Posted inDetective and Mystery, Yours Truly Johnny Dollar
Johnny gets called on a case to protect a little old lady. The spry, flirtatious wheelchair bound lady tells of her worries that after her husbands' death years ago where…
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A black and white photograph of William Bendix as Chester Riley, a man in a suit and tie, standing at a microphone with headphones on. He is smiling and appears to be in the midst of speaking or recording. In the background, there is a sign that reads "Life of Riley," the name of the radio program he starred in. The overall effect is one of nostalgia and vintage Americana.

Life of Riley – Cooperation Picnic (Riley And Gillis Buy A Car Together). ep203, 480529

Posted by By Keith September 15, 2025Posted inComedy, Life of Riley
Riley and Gillis have been lifelong pals. His wife Peg, isn’t so sure how long that will last at the go and together on buying a car. He seems blinded…
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Iron horse, locomotive steam engine. Railroad.

Escape – The Orient Express. ep56, 490219

Posted by By Keith September 13, 2025Posted inDrama, Escape
You are racing through the night on the Orient Express with a murderer on the train with you, and in a hotbed of political contention. In 1932, a man takes…
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"Let George Do It" radio show logo featuring a man in a fedora holding a smoking gun, with the show title displayed in bold red letters above him and a red microphone below him against a blue background.

Let George Do It – One Against the City. ep120, 490207

Posted by By Keith September 5, 2025Posted inDetective and Mystery, Let George Do It
Another adventure of George Valentine. A man writes to George with an intriguing challenge. He lives in a town where he runs a small newspaper, and is the single voice…
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Gerald Mohr in 1951. A black and white photograph of Gerald Mohr, a man in a suit and tie, posing in front of a microphone with headphones on. He is holding a script in one hand and appears to be in the midst of speaking or recording. The background is dark and nondescript, with no discernible details.

Adventures of Philip Marlowe – The Cloak of Kamehameha. ep30, 490423

Posted by By Keith August 27, 2025Posted inDetective and Mystery, Philip Marlowe
A dutchman and the trail of money has Marlowe seeking after a Cloak of golden feathers. the cloak is over 100 square feet, and worth a fortune. A suspicious character…
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Antique magnifying glass with handle.

Philo Vance – One Cent Murder Case. ep53, 490712

Posted by By Keith August 22, 2025Posted inDetective and Mystery, Philo Vance
A racketeer of a penny arcade learns his girlfriend has just won a big role in the movies. Not wanting to lose out on his blackmail over her, he tightens…
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A black and white photograph of William Bendix as Chester Riley, a man in a suit and tie, standing at a microphone with headphones on. He is smiling and appears to be in the midst of speaking or recording. In the background, there is a sign that reads "Life of Riley," the name of the radio program he starred in. The overall effect is one of nostalgia and vintage Americana.

Life of Riley – Riley The Bookie. ep256, 491202

Posted by By Keith August 11, 2025Posted inComedy, Life of Riley
Riley is stricken with fear, anxiously waiting his imminent death. A car back fires, but is mistaken for gunshots, and Riley swoons. What brought on this high suspense? Flashback to…
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Antique magnifying glass with handle.

Yours Truly, Johnny Dollar – The Island of TinYutan. ep24, 491105

Posted by By Keith August 8, 2025Posted inDetective and Mystery, Yours Truly Johnny Dollar
Join Johnny Dollar on an exotic trip to the tropics. If it's not a case of insurance fraud, his company may need to pay out after a missing man has…
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