Episodes

  • Philo Vance: The Money Machine Murder Case

    Philo Vance: The Money Machine Murder Case
    Jun 5 2026
    Original Release Date: June 29, 2023

    Today's Mystery: A man who created a fake money-making machine was murdered.

    Original Radio Broadcast Date: May 23, 1950

    Originated in: New York CityStarred: Jackson Beck as Philo Vance, George Petrie as District Attorney MarkhamToday's program was provided by Radio Archives. Email detectives@radioarchives.com to get a free audiobook, a free ebook, and free old time radio collection.Listerners to the GDOTR can get 50% off on a subscription to receive 600 transcription transfers per month for the next five years through Radio Archives.

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    38 mins
  • Philo Vance: The Manicure Murder Case

    Philo Vance: The Manicure Murder Case
    May 29 2026
    Original Release Date: June 21, 2023

    Today's Mystery: A dying chemistry Professor requests a manicure even though he'd been fatally wounded.

    Original Radio Broadcast Date:May 16, 1950

    Originated in: New York City

    tarred: Jackson Beck as Philo Vance, George Petrie as District Attorney MarkhamToday's program was provided by Radio Archives.

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    38 mins
  • Philo Vance: The Whistling Murder Case

    Philo Vance: The Whistling Murder Case
    May 22 2026
    Original Release Date: June 8, 2023

    Today's Mystery: Vance investigates a series of murders committed by a whistling killer who tries to extort money from his wealthy victims.

    Original Radio Broadcast Date: May 9, 1950

    Originated in: New York City

    Starred: Jackson Beck as Philo Vance, George Petrie as District Attorney Markham

    Today's program was provided by Radio Archives.

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    36 mins
  • Philo Vance: The Rooftop Murder Case

    Philo Vance: The Rooftop Murder Case
    May 14 2026
    Original Release Date: June 1, 2023

    Today's Mystery:A man falls from a roof, leaving behind a suicide note. Vance suspects murder.

    Original Radio Broadcast Date: May 2, 1950

    Originated in: New York City

    Starred: Jackson Beck as Philo Vance, George Petrie as District Attorney Markham

    Today's program was provided by Radio Archives.

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    40 mins
  • Philo Vance: The Shower Bath Murder Case

    Philo Vance: The Shower Bath Murder Case
    May 8 2026
    Original Release Date: April 27, 2023

    Today's Mystery:Philo Vance investigates the case of a man who threw his bath brush out the window before being found murdered in his shower/bathtub.

    Original Radio Broadcast Date: April 25, 1950

    Originated in: New York CityStarred: Jackson Beck as Philo Vance, George Petrie as District Attorney Markham, Joan Alexander as Ellen Dearing

    Today's program was provided by Radio Archives. Email detectives@radioarchives.com to get a free audiobook, a free ebook, and free old time radio collection.

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    35 mins
  • Philo Vance: The Golden Key Murder

    Philo Vance: The Golden Key Murder
    May 1 2026
    Original Release Date: April 20, 2023

    Today's Mystery:Philo Vance returns from a trip to find a golden key in the mail, and a dead body in his office - with the same key.

    Original Air Date: April 18, 1950

    Originated in: New York City

    Starred: Jackson Beck as Philo Vance, George Petrie as District Attorney Markham

    Today's program was provided by Radio Archives. Email detectives@radioarchives.com to get a free audiobook, a free ebook, and free old-time radio collection.

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    32 mins
  • Philo Vance: The Nylon Murder Case

    Philo Vance: The Nylon Murder Case
    Apr 24 2026
    Original Release Date: April 13, 2023

    Today's Mystery: Philo Vance is called to investigate a series of thefts perpetrated by a female gang.

    Original Radio Broadcast Date: April 11, 1950

    Originated in: New York City

    Starred: Jackson Beck as Philo Vance, George Petrie as District Attorney Markham

    Today's program was provided by Radio Archives. Email detectives@radioarchives.com to get a free audiobook, a free ebook, and free old time radio collection.

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    40 mins
  • Philo Vance: The Mimic Murder Case

    Philo Vance: The Mimic Murder Case
    Apr 17 2026
    Original Release Date: April 6, 2023

    Today's Mystery: Vance is kidnapped so a mimic can impersonate him.

    Original Radio Broadcast Date: April 4, 1950

    Originated in: New York City

    Starred: Jackson Beck as Philo Vance, George Petrie as District Attorney Markham, Joan Alexander as Ellen DearingT

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    35 mins