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The Great Detectives Present Sam Spade (Old Time Radio)

  • Academy Award Theatre: The Maltese Falcon

    20 NOV 2023 · Today's Mystery: Sam Spade's search for the murderer in his partner puts him in the midst of intrigue among four dangerous characters, all trying to gain possession of an enameled jeweled falcon. Original Radio Broadcast Date: July 3, 1946 Originated from Hollywood Starring: Humphrey Bogart as Sam Spade; Mary Astor as Brigid O'Shaughnessy; Sidney Greenstreet as Kasper Gutman; Gerald Mohr Support the show monthly at http://patreon.greatdetectives.net/ Patreon Supporter of the Day: Charlie, Patreon Supporter Since October 2019 Support the show on a one-time basis at http://support.greatdetectives.net/ Mail a donation to: Adam Graham, PO Box 15913, Boise, Idaho 83715 Take the listener survey at http://survey.greatdetectives.net/ Give us a call at 208-991-4783 Follow us on Instagram at http://instagram.com/greatdetectives Follow us on Twitter http://www.twitter.com/radiodetectives
    38m 13s
  • Sam Spade: The Prisoner of Zenda Caper

    13 NOV 2023 · Today's Mystery:Sam receives a summons and a $100 retainer from a reclusive silent film star. Original Radio Broadcast Date: May 30, 1948 Originated from HollywoodStarring: Howard Duff as Sam Spade, Lurene Tuttle as Effie, Wally Maher Support the show monthly at http://patreon.greatdetectives.net/ Patreon Supporter of the Day: Robert, Patreon Supporter since March 2019 Support the show on a one-time basis at http://support.greatdetectives.net/ Mail a donation to: Adam Graham, PO Box 15913, Boise, Idaho 83715 Take the listener survey at http://survey.greatdetectives.net/ Give us a call at 208-991-4783 Follow us on Instagram at http://instagram.com/greatdetectives Follow us on Twitter http://www.twitter.com/radiodetectives
    29m 7s
  • Sam Spade: The Hail and Farewell Caper

    6 NOV 2023 · day's Mystery:A nervous man sets Spade on the case of a man who is about to be executed at San Quentin. Original Radio Broadcast Date: April 27, 1951 Originated from Hollywood Starring: Steven Dunne as Sam Spade; Lurene Tuttle as Effie; Paul Frees; Olan Soule; Junius Matthews; Wally Maher; Sidney Miller; Cathy Lewis; Lou Merrill; Edwin Max Support the show monthly at http://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, Boise, Idaho 83715 Take the listener survey at http://survey.greatdetectives.net/ Give us a call at at 208-991-4783 Follow us on Instagram at http://instagram.com/greatdetectives Follow us on Twitter http://www.twitter.com/radiodetectives
    37m 37s
  • Sam Spade: The Rowdy Dowser Caper

    30 OCT 2023 · Today's Mystery:Sam goes to a rural county to investigate the theft of $53,000 from a bank where an ex-client works. Original Radio Broadcast Date: April 20, 1951 Originated from HollywoodStarred Steven Dunne as Sam Spade, Lurene Tuttle as Effie, Peggy Webber, Verna Felton, Sidney Miller, Alice Wellman, Charles Smith, Nestor Paiva, Support the show monthly at http://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, Boise, Idaho 83715 Take the listener survey at http://survey.greatdetectives.net/ Give us a call at 208-991-4783 Follow us on Instagram at http://instagram.com/greatdetectives Follow us on Twitter http://www.twitter.com/radiodetectives
    34m 49s
  • Sam Spade The Civic Pride Caper

    23 OCT 2023 · Today's Mystery:Sam is hired to investigate the collapse of a civic auditorium, for which his client is being blamed. Original Radio Broadcast Date: April 13, 1951 Originated from HollywoodStarred Steven Dunne as Sam Spade, Lurene Tuttle as Effie Support the show monthly at http://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, Boise, Idaho 83715 Take the listener survey at http://survey.greatdetectives.net/ Give us a call at 208-991-4783 Follow us on Instagram at http://instagram.com/greatdetectives Follow us on Twitter http://www.twitter.com/radiodetectives
    36m 55s
  • Sam Spade The Denny Shane Caper

    16 OCT 2023 · Today's Mystery:A sixteen-year-old girl hires Spade to find her brother, a notorious criminal. Original Radio Broadcast Date: April 6, 1951 Originated from HollywoodStarred Steven Dunne as Sam Spade, Lurene Tuttle as Effie, Cathy Lewis, Lou Merrill, William Conrad, Paul Frees, Jerry Hausner,Kathleen Freeman, William Tracy Support the show monthly at http://patreon.greatdetectives.net/ Support the show on a one-time basis at http://support.greatdetectives.net/ http://support.greatdetectives.net/Mail a donation to: Adam Graham, PO Box 15913, Boise, Idaho 83715 Take the listener survey at http://survey.greatdetectives.net/ Give us a call at 208-991-4783 Follow us on Instagram at http://instagram.com/greatdetectives Follow us on Twitter http://www.twitter.com/radiodetectives
    36m 54s
  • Sam Spade: The Vendetta Caper

    9 OCT 2023 · Today's Mystery:A wealthy man hires Sam to find out why an even more wealthy neighbor is trying to ruin him Original Radio Broadcast Date: March 30, 1951 Originated from Hollywood Starred Steven Dunne as Sam Spade, Lurene Tuttle as Effie, Tony Barrett Support the show monthly at http://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, Boise, Idaho 83715 Take the listener survey at http://survey.greatdetectives.net/ Give us a call at 208-991-4783 Follow us on Instagram at http://instagram.com/greatdetectives
    38m 38s
  • Sam Spade: The Kimberly Cross Caper

    2 OCT 2023 · Today's Mystery:Steve is hired to protect a valuable necklace. Original Radio Broadcast Date: March 23, 1951 Originated from Hollywood Starred Steven Dunne as Sam Spade, Lurene Tuttle as Effie, Wally Maher, Fritz Feld, Georgia Ellis, Sidney Miller, Olan Soule, Alice Wellman Support the show monthly at http://patreon.greatdetectives.net/ Support the show on a one-time basis at http://support.greatdetectives.net/ http://support.greatdetectives.net/Mail a donation to: Adam Graham, PO Box 15913, Boise, Idaho 83715 Take the listener survey at http://survey.greatdetectives.net/ Give us a call at 208-991-4783 Follow us on Instagram at http://instagram.com/greatdetectives Follow us on Twitter http://www.twitter.com/radiodetectives
    37m 57s
  • Sam Spade: The Sinister Siren Caper

    25 SEP 2023 · Today's Mystery:A man hires Spade after receiving an ominous warning that his life is in peril from a dangerous red-headed woman. Original Radio Broadcast Date: March 16, 1951 Originated from HollywoodStarred Steven Dunne as Sam Spade, Lurene Tuttle as Effie Support the show monthly at http://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, Boise, Idaho 83715 Take the listener survey at http://survey.greatdetectives.net/ Give us a call at 208-991-4783 Follow us on Instagram at http://instagram.com/greatdetectives Follow us on Twitter http://www.twitter.com/radiodetectives
    34m 25s
  • Sam Spade: The Spanish Prisoner Caper

    18 SEP 2023 · Today's Mystery:Sam tries to help a retired teacher who lost $1,000 to an old con game. Original Radio Broadcast Date: March 9, 1951 Originated from HollywoodStarred Steven Dunne as Sam Spade, Lurene Tuttle as Effie, Ed Mack, Verna Felton, Lou Merrill, Tony Barrett, Shirley Mitchell, Nester Paiva, Jerry Hausner Support the show monthly at http://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, Boise, Idaho 83715 Take the listener survey at http://survey.greatdetectives.net/ Give us a call at 208-991-4783 Follow us on Instagram at http://instagram.com/greatdetectives Follow us on Twitter http://www.twitter.com/radiodetectives
    36m 19s

Join host Adam Graham as we journey through all the old time radio programs featuring Sam Spade. This is the most comprehensive Sam Spade old time radio podcast as we...

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Join host Adam Graham as we journey through all the old time radio programs featuring Sam Spade. This is the most comprehensive Sam Spade old time radio podcast as we offer the following golden age treasures for your listening pleasure

  • Adaptations of The Maltese Falcon movie starring Humphrey Bogart and Edward G. Robinson.
  • All circulating episodes starring Howard Duff as Sam Spade including rarer more recently unearthed episodes.
  • Sam Spade comedy appearances including Howard Duff's guest appearances on the radio programs of  Jack Carson, Burns and Allen, Joan Davis, and Bing Crosby. Also includes a bit of mystery audio where Howard Duff plays Sam Spade in a First Nighter spoof, and Sam Spade comedy riffs by Fred Allen and Abbott and Costello.
  • All of the circulating episodes starring Sam Spade. 
  • A Sam Spade inspired comedy detective program called Sara's Private Caper. 
Your host, Adam serves as your guide to this treasure trove featuring "the greatest private detective of them all."
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