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The Big Story|Old Time Radio Mysteries

The Big Story|Old Time Radio Mysteries

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The first half of the twentieth century was a golden age of American journalism. Major cities supported multiple competing newspapers, many issuing several editions a day. Print magazines flourished. In that competitive landscape, reporters often pursued stories with fearless determination—uncovering corruption, confronting criminal enterprises, and helping to solve real cases that shaped public life.

The Big Story (1947–1955) brought these accounts to radio, dramatizing true reporting drawn from newspapers across the country. Performed by New York’s finest radio talent, the series honored the craft of investigative journalism and the people who practiced it. The program inspired a television adaptation, which ran from 1949–1957.

In this podcast feed, host Adam Graham presents all known circulating episodes of The Big Story, offering listeners a vivid window into the era when journalism was both a calling and a public trust.2025-2026 Arte Crimini reali Intrattenimento e arti dello spettacolo Mondiale
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  • The Big Story: The Ugly Story of a Man

    The Big Story: The Ugly Story of a Man
    Oct 20 2026
    Today's Mystery: Reporter Chick Gleason heads into Northern California to cover what appears to be a routine forest fire. But when two blazes erupt in the same area, suspicion grows that someone has deliberately set them. Then a sudden shift in the wind traps a group of missionaries in a deadly inferno, leaving 15 men dead. As investigators search for the arsonist, Gleason uncovers a suspect whose desperate circumstances may conceal a motive far more disturbing than anyone imagined.

    Original Radio Broadcast: October 6, 1954

    Originating in New York

    Cast:
    • Joe Helgeson as Chick Gleason
    • Carl Swenson as Alan Rusk
    • Norman Rose as Narrator
    • Dean Almquist
    • Earl George
    • Michael O'Day
    • Ed Fuller
    • Chelsea Garrett
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    36 min
  • The Big Story: Witness to Drama of Violence and Death

    The Big Story: Witness to Drama of Violence and Death
    Oct 13 2026
    Today's Mystery: A redheaded woman is found shot dead in a black sedan on the outskirts of Las Vegas. Reporter Johnny Kalen soon finds himself investigating a second killing, a missing man named Scott Whitty, and a tangled web of relationships that may connect them all. As more troubling details emerge, Johnny and Police Chief Warren race to piece together the truth behind a string of violent deaths.

    Original Radio Broadcast:March 24, 1954

    Originating in New York

    Cast:
    • Michael O’Day as Johnny Kalen
    • Ed Begley as Police Chief Warren
    • Brenna Rayburn
    • Danny AcCO
    • Rita Lynn
    • Gilbert Mack
    • Billy Gray
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    Patreon Supporter of the Day: Ken — Patreon supporter since January 2020

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    Mail a donation to: Adam Graham, PO Box 15913, Boise, Idaho 83715

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    35 min
  • The Big Story: A Search That Saved a Life

    The Big Story: A Search That Saved a Life
    Oct 6 2026
    Today's Mystery: A chance encounter in a Chicago courtroom leads reporters Virginia Marmaduke and Joe Kordek into a deeply personal story. A mother is seeking a divorce because she believes her husband is willing to risk their young daughter's life. The reporters soon discover that the child suffers from a serious medical condition and that her parents are bitterly divided over a dangerous decision that could determine her future. When they learn that another child may hold the answer, Virginia and Joe set out to find her—but will they reach her in time?

    Original Radio Broadcast: February 10, 1954

    Originating in New YorkCast:
    • Virginia Marmaduke — M.C. Strickland
    • Joe Kordek — Sid Pohl
    • Mandel Kramer
    • Jan Miner
    • Guy Sorel
    • Madeline Pierce
    • Shirley Hayes
    • Joan Tompkins
    Support the show monthly at https://patreon.greatdetectives.net

    Patreon Supporter of the Day: Philip, Patreon supporter since December 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…http://survey.greatdetectives.net

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    36 min
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