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Sam Spade Presented by the Great Detectives of Old Time Radio

Published by Adam Graham Radio Detective Podcasts

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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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  1. Number 128DramaCanada
  2. Number 142DramaNorway

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  1. Sara's Private Caper: Sara's 'Sonnets of Fu Yen' Caper from Sam Spade Presented by the Great Detectives of Old Time Radio, opens in a new tab

    Sep 12, 202636 min

    Today's Mystery: A police stenographer decides to investigate an incomplete report on a stolen rare book. Original Radio Broadcast Date: June 15, 1950 Support the show monthly at https://patreon.greatdetectives.net Support the show on a one-time basis at https://support.greatdetectives.net Mail a donation to: Adam Graham, PO Box 15913, Boise, Idaho 83715 Give us a call at 208-991-4783 Take the listener survey at https://survey.greatdetectives.net Check out our social media at https://www.greatdetectives.net

  2. Sam Spade: The Insomnia Caper from Sam Spade Presented by the Great Detectives of Old Time Radio, opens in a new tab

    Sep 6, 202633 min

    Original Release Date: December 12, 2022 Today's Mystery: Sam goes to get a good night's sleep and instead gets dragged into a murder case by a neighbor. Original Radio Broadcast Date:October 24, 1948 Support the show monthly at https://patreon.greatdetectives.net Support the show on a one-time basis at https://support.greatdetectives.net Mail a donation to: Adam Graham, PO Box 15913, Boise, Idaho 83715 Give us a call at 208-991-4783 Take the listener survey at https://survey.greatdetectives.net Check out our social media at https://www.greatdetectives.net

  3. Sam Spade: The Sugar Kane Caper from Sam Spade Presented by the Great Detectives of Old Time Radio, opens in a new tab

    Aug 15, 202636 min

    Original Release Date: December 5, 2022 Today's Mystery: Sam is hired by a man to prevent his wealthy stepdaughter from marrying a gangster. Original Radio Broadcast Date: October 3, 1948 Support the show monthly at https://patreon.greatdetectives.net Support the show on a one-time basis at https://support.greatdetectives.net Mail a donation to: Adam Graham, PO Box 15913, Boise, Idaho 83715 Give us a call at 208-991-4783 Take the listener survey at https://survey.greatdetectives.net Check out our social media at https://www.greatdetectives.net

  4. Sam Spade: The Dick Foley Caper from Sam Spade Presented by the Great Detectives of Old Time Radio, opens in a new tab

    Aug 7, 202634 min

    Original Release Date: November 28, 2022 Today's Mystery: Sam is hired by a fellow detective to protect him from a released convict he'd sent to prison. Original Radio Broadcast Date: September 26, 1948 Support the show monthly at https://patreon.greatdetectives.net Support the show on a one-time basis at https://support.greatdetectives.net Mail a donation to: Adam Graham, PO Box 15913, Boise, Idaho 83715 Give us a call at 208-991-4783 Take the listener survey at https://survey.greatdetectives.net Check out our social media at https://www.greatdetectives.net

  5. Sam Spade: The Hot 100 Grand Caper from Sam Spade Presented by the Great Detectives of Old Time Radio, opens in a new tab

    Jul 31, 202634 min

    Original Release Date: November 21, 2022 Today's Mystery Sam is hired by the young wife of a wealthy man to find out why he's withdrawn $100,000 from his account. Original Radio Broadcast Date: September 19, 1948 Support the show monthly at https://patreon.greatdetectives.net Support the show on a one-time basis at https://support.greatdetectives.net Mail a donation to: Adam Graham, PO Box 15913, Boise, Idaho 83715 Give us a call at 208-991-4783 Take the listener survey at https://survey.greatdetectives.net Check out our social media at https://www.greatdetectives.net

  6. Sam Spade: The Lazarus Caper from Sam Spade Presented by the Great Detectives of Old Time Radio, opens in a new tab

    Jul 25, 202636 min

    Original Release Date: November 14, 2022 Today's Mystery: Sam is hired by a man who was declared dead to prove he's alive. Original Radio Broadcast Date:September 21, 1948 Support the show monthly at https://patreon.greatdetectives.net Support the show on a one-time basis at https://support.greatdetectives.net Mail a donation to: Adam Graham, PO Box 15913, Boise, Idaho 83715 Give us a call at 208-991-4783 Take the listener survey at https://survey.greatdetectives.net Check out our social media at https://www.greatdetectives.net

  7. Sam Spade: The Stella Starr Caper from Sam Spade Presented by the Great Detectives of Old Time Radio, opens in a new tab

    Jul 11, 202630 min

    Original Release Date: November 7, 2022 Today's Mystery: Sam is hired by a wealthy man to locate a stolen gun. He does so and brings the gun back to find it was used to kill his client. Original Radio Broadcast Date: September 5, 1948 Support the show monthly at https://patreon.greatdetectives.net Support the show on a one-time basis at https://support.greatdetectives.net Mail a donation to: Adam Graham, PO Box 15913, Boise, Idaho 83715 Give us a call at 208-991-4783 Take the listener survey at https://survey.greatdetectives.net Check out our social media at https://www.greatdetectives.net

  8. Sam Spade: The Lawless Caper from Sam Spade Presented by the Great Detectives of Old Time Radio, opens in a new tab

    Jul 4, 202635 min

    Original Release Date: October 31, 2022 Today's Mystery: Sam overhead a thug taking a rap for a mob boss threaten the life of boss in 1945. Afer being released from prison, the thug calls Sam to prove his innocence after finding the boss murdered in his apartment. Original Radio Broadcast Date: August 29, 1948 Support the show monthly at https://patreon.greatdetectives.net Support the show on a one-time basis at https://support.greatdetectives.net Mail a donation to: Adam Graham, PO Box 15913, Boise, Idaho 83715 Give us a call at 208-991-4783 Take the listener survey at https://survey.greatdetectives.net Check out our social media at https://www.greatdetectives.net

  9. Sam Spade: The Vaphio Cup Caper from Sam Spade Presented by the Great Detectives of Old Time Radio, opens in a new tab

    Jun 27, 202638 min

    Original Release Date; October 24, 2022 Today's Mystery: Sam is hired to deliver a valuable cup on a train to Los Angeles. Original Radio Broadcast Date: August 22, 1948 Support the show monthly at https://patreon.greatdetectives.net Support the show on a one-time basis at https://support.greatdetectives.net Mail a donation to: Adam Graham, PO Box 15913, Boise, Idaho 83715 Give us a call at 208-991-4783 Take the listener survey at https://survey.greatdetectives.net Check out our social media at https://www.greatdetectives.net Join us back here tomorrow for another old time radio detective audio drama.

  10. Sam Spade: The Critical Author Caper from Sam Spade Presented by the Great Detectives of Old Time Radio, opens in a new tab

    Jun 20, 202640 min

    Original Release Date: October 17, 2022 Today's Mystery: Sam is hired by a wealthy widow to find her estranged stepdaughter. Original Radio Broadcast Date: August 15, 1948 Support the show monthly at https://patreon.greatdetectives.net Support the show on a one-time basis at https://support.greatdetectives.net Mail a donation to: Adam Graham, PO Box 15913, Boise, Idaho 83715 Give us a call at 208-991-4783 Take the listener survey at https://survey.greatdetectives.net Check out our social media at https://www.greatdetectives.net

  11. Sam Spade: The Blue Beard Caper from Sam Spade Presented by the Great Detectives of Old Time Radio, opens in a new tab

    Jun 13, 202642 min

    Original Release Date: October 10, 2022 Today's Mystery: Sam is hired by a man who fears his sister is about to marry a man who had three wives die in mysterious accidents. Original Radio Broadcast Date:August 8, 1948 Support the show monthly at https://patreon.greatdetectives.net Support the show on a one-time basis at https://support.greatdetectives.net Mail a donation to: Adam Graham, PO Box 15913, Boise, Idaho 83715 Give us a call at 208-991-4783 Take the listener survey at https://survey.greatdetectives.net Check out our social media at https://www.greatdetectives.net

  12. Sam Spade: The Dry Martini Caper from Sam Spade Presented by the Great Detectives of Old Time Radio, opens in a new tab

    Jun 6, 202637 min

    Original Release Date: October 3, 2022 Today's Mystery: Sam is called in by a businessman who is killed right in front of Sam. Original Radio Broadcast Date: August 1, 1948 Support the show monthly at https://patreon.greatdetectives.net Support the show on a one-time basis at https://support.greatdetectives.net Mail a donation to: Adam Graham, PO Box 15913, Boise, Idaho 83715 Give us a call at 208-991-4783 Take the listener survey at https://survey.greatdetectives.net Check out our social media at https://www.greatdetectives.net

  13. Sam Spade: The Mad Scientist Caper from Sam Spade Presented by the Great Detectives of Old Time Radio, opens in a new tab

    May 30, 202641 min

    Original Release Date: September 26, 2022 Today's Mystery: Sam is hired by an inventor who believes a wealthy industrialist has ripped off his invention. Original Radio Broadcast Date: July 25, 1948 Support the show monthly at https://patreon.greatdetectives.net Support the show on a one-time basis at https://support.greatdetectives.net Mail a donation to: Adam Graham, PO Box 15913, Boise, Idaho 83715 Give us a call at 208-991-4783 Take the listener survey at https://survey.greatdetectives.net Check out our social media at https://www.greatdetectives.net

  14. Sam Spade: The Missing Newshawk Caper from Sam Spade Presented by the Great Detectives of Old Time Radio, opens in a new tab

    May 23, 202637 min

    Original Release Date: September 19, 2022 Sam is hired to find a missing investigative reporter who had been writing exposes of major criminals. Original Air Date: July 18, 1948 Support the show monthly at https://patreon.greatdetectives.net Support the show on a one-time basis at https://support.greatdetectives.net Mail a donation to: Adam Graham, PO Box 15913, Boise, Idaho 83715 Give us a call at 208-991-4783 Take the listener survey at https://survey.greatdetectives.net Check out our social media at https://www.greatdetectives.net

  15. Sam Spade: The Wheel of Life Caper from Sam Spade Presented by the Great Detectives of Old Time Radio, opens in a new tab

    May 16, 202637 min

    Original Release Date: September 12, 2022 A woman with amnesia hires Sam to help with the murdered body she found. Original Air Date: July 11, 1948 Support the show monthly at https://patreon.greatdetectives.net Support the show on a one-time basis at https://support.greatdetectives.net Mail a donation to: Adam Graham, PO Box 15913, Boise, Idaho 83715 Give us a call at 208-991-4783 Take the listener survey at https://survey.greatdetectives.net Check out our social media at https://www.greatdetectives.net

  16. Sam Spade: The Rushlight Diamond Caper from Sam Spade Presented by the Great Detectives of Old Time Radio, opens in a new tab

    May 9, 202638 min

    Original Release Date: September 5, 2022 Sam is hired to guard the presents at a loveless wedding, one of which is a priceless diamond with a reputation for bringing bad luck. Original Air Date: July 4, 1948 Support the show monthly at https://patreon.greatdetectives.net Support the show on a one-time basis at https://support.greatdetectives.net Mail a donation to: Adam Graham, PO Box 15913, Boise, Idaho 83715 Give us a call at 208-991-4783 Take the listener survey at https://survey.greatdetectives.net Check out our social media at https://www.greatdetectives.net

  17. Sam Spade: The Bail Bond Caper from Sam Spade Presented by the Great Detectives of Old Time Radio, opens in a new tab

    May 2, 202635 min

    Original Release Date: August 29, 2022 Sam is hired by an old flame whose bail bondsman husband is in trouble. Original Air Date: June 27, 1948 Support the show monthly at https://patreon.greatdetectives.net Support the show on a one-time basis at https://support.greatdetectives.net Mail a donation to: Adam Graham, PO Box 15913, Boise, Idaho 83715 Give us a call at 208-991-4783 Take the listener survey at https://survey.greatdetectives.net Check out our social media at https://www.greatdetectives.net

  18. Mystery Audio: First Nighter Sam Spade Spoof from Sam Spade Presented by the Great Detectives of Old Time Radio, opens in a new tab

    Apr 25, 202632 min

    Original Release Date: August 28, 2022 Sam Spade is called in to protect Mister First Nighter from being killed. The real mystery is where this audio came from. Support the show monthly at https://patreon.greatdetectives.net Support the show on a one-time basis at https://support.greatdetectives.net Mail a donation to: Adam Graham, PO Box 15913, Boise, Idaho 83715 Give us a call at 208-991-4783 Take the listener survey at https://survey.greatdetectives.net Check out our social media at https://www.greatdetectives.net

  19. Sam Spade: Caper with Two Death Beds from Sam Spade Presented by the Great Detectives of Old Time Radio, opens in a new tab

    Apr 18, 202647 min

    Original Release Date: August 22, 2022 Also known as "The Death Bed Caper" Sam investigates a case with two dying statements, one of which was false. Original Air Date: June 20, 1948 Support the show monthly at https://patreon.greatdetectives.net Support the show on a one-time basis at https://support.greatdetectives.net Mail a donation to: Adam Graham, PO Box 15913, Boise, Idaho 83715 Give us a call at 208-991-4783 Take the listener survey at https://survey.greatdetectives.net Check out our social media at https://www.greatdetectives.net

  20. Sam Spade: The Prisoner of Zenda Caper from Sam Spade Presented by the Great Detectives of Old Time Radio, opens in a new tab

    Apr 11, 202629 min

    Original Release Date: November 13, 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 Hollywood Starring: Howard Duff as Sam Spade, Lurene Tuttle as Effie, Wally Maher Support the show monthly at 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 @radiodetectives

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