https://retro-otr.com Sharing family friendly entertainment through old time radio, and more. Wed, 19 Aug 2026 23:02:17 +0000 en-US hourly 1 https://wordpress.org/?v=7.1 Keith Heltsley no episodic 2010, 2026 2010, 2026 podcast https://retro-otr.com/wp-content/uploads/powerpress/rotr-logo.jpg https://retro-otr.com/channel/detective/ TV-G Illinois Illinois Be a contributor using Patreon.com Be a contributor using Patreon.com 43527961 noir,radio,detective,clean,entertainment,family,friendly,mysteryRadio detectives, mystery, murder, double crossers, and hard boiled action. Radio detectives, mystery, murder, double crossers, and hard boiled action. keith@retro-otr.comKeith Heltsley https://retro-otr.com/2026/08/richard-diamond-little-chiva-ep88-510323/ https://retro-otr.com/2026/08/richard-diamond-little-chiva-ep88-510323/#respond Wed, 26 Aug 2026 06:41:36 +0000 https://retro-otr.com/?p=45750 https://retro-otr.com/2026/08/richard-diamond-little-chiva-ep88-510323/feed/ 0 full 29:31 45750 keith@retro-otr.com (Keith Heltsley)noWhen an old farmer dies mysteriously in Richard Diamond's office, the hard-boiled detective flies to Haiti to investigate a string of suspicious deaths and land grabs. Diamond must navigate voodoo rituals, a 300-pound enforcer, and deadly corporate sabotage to expose the killer.Keith HeltsleyWhen an old farmer dies mysteriously in Richard Diamond's office, the hard-boiled detective flies to Haiti to investigate a string of suspicious deaths and land grabs. Diamond must navigate voodoo rituals, a 300-pound enforcer, and deadly corporate sabotage to expose the killer.noir,radio,detective,clean,entertainment,family,friendly,mystery https://retro-otr.com/2026/08/the-saint-the-champs-kid/ https://retro-otr.com/2026/08/the-saint-the-champs-kid/#respond Tue, 25 Aug 2026 12:25:31 +0000 https://retro-otr.com/?p=34585 https://retro-otr.com/2026/08/the-saint-the-champs-kid/feed/ 0 full 28:06 34585 keith@retro-otr.com (Keith Heltsley)noWhen boxer Joe Collins calls Simon Templar for help, a mystery unfolds involving a hidden toddler, a fixed fight, and a ruthless coercion scheme. The Saint and Louie race against time to rescue the child and save the champ's fight before the guns come out.Keith HeltsleyWhen boxer Joe Collins calls Simon Templar for help, a mystery unfolds involving a hidden toddler, a fixed fight, and a ruthless coercion scheme. The Saint and Louie race against time to rescue the child and save the champ's fight before the guns come out.noir,radio,detective,clean,entertainment,family,friendly,mystery https://retro-otr.com/2026/08/the-adventures-of-sam-spade-the-prodigal-daughter-caper-ep166-490828/ https://retro-otr.com/2026/08/the-adventures-of-sam-spade-the-prodigal-daughter-caper-ep166-490828/#respond Fri, 21 Aug 2026 14:29:31 +0000 https://retro-otr.com/?p=32002 https://retro-otr.com/2026/08/the-adventures-of-sam-spade-the-prodigal-daughter-caper-ep166-490828/feed/ 0 full 27:10 32002 keith@retro-otr.com (Keith Heltsley)noIs Effie in trouble with Sam for taking advantage of office supplies? He has a surprise for her, and he'll let her have it when he comes in to dictate his report. We learn about the well to do family with a prodigal daughter. The rift stems from an accident that left Mr Skelley without the power of vocal chords. His assistant explains the concern that the girl will find herself in trouble, and miss out on her inheritance if she doesn't stop dating an ex-convict.Keith HeltsleyIs Effie in trouble with Sam for taking advantage of office supplies? He has a surprise for her, and he'll let her have it when he comes in to dictate his report. We learn about the well to do family with a prodigal daughter. The rift stems from an accident that left Mr Skelley without the power of vocal chords. His assistant explains the concern that the girl will find herself in trouble, and miss out on her inheritance if she doesn't stop dating an ex-convict.noir,radio,detective,clean,entertainment,family,friendly,mystery https://retro-otr.com/2026/08/sherlock-holmes-hampton-heath-killer-ep197-460107/ https://retro-otr.com/2026/08/sherlock-holmes-hampton-heath-killer-ep197-460107/#respond Thu, 20 Aug 2026 10:22:42 +0000 https://retro-otr.com/?p=35510 https://retro-otr.com/2026/08/sherlock-holmes-hampton-heath-killer-ep197-460107/feed/ 0 full 29:16 35510 keith@retro-otr.com (Keith Heltsley)noPerforming live for the troops at Camp Roberts, Dr. Watson recounts a grim tale of murder in wax. In a flashback, we join Sherlock Holmes as he gathers details from…Keith HeltsleyPerforming live for the troops at Camp Roberts, Dr. Watson recounts a grim tale of murder in wax. In a flashback, we join Sherlock Holmes as he gathers details from…noir,radio,detective,clean,entertainment,family,friendly,mystery https://retro-otr.com/2026/08/yours-truly-johnny-dollar-bello-horizonte-railroad-matter-ep56-500706/ https://retro-otr.com/2026/08/yours-truly-johnny-dollar-bello-horizonte-railroad-matter-ep56-500706/#respond Wed, 19 Aug 2026 15:42:52 +0000 https://retro-otr.com/?p=27979 https://retro-otr.com/2026/08/yours-truly-johnny-dollar-bello-horizonte-railroad-matter-ep56-500706/feed/ 0 full 29:51 155022160 27979 keith@retro-otr.com (Keith Heltsley)noEdmund O’Brien stars as Johnny Dollar, the freelance insurance investigator with the action-packed expense account. Today, he’s heading to Brazil to investigate a high-stakes case involving the local railroad. Railroad…Keith HeltsleyEdmund O’Brien stars as Johnny Dollar, the freelance insurance investigator with the action-packed expense account. Today, he’s heading to Brazil to investigate a high-stakes case involving the local railroad. Railroad…noir,radio,detective,clean,entertainment,family,friendly,mystery https://retro-otr.com/2026/08/charlie-chan-the-escaped-musician-2/ https://retro-otr.com/2026/08/charlie-chan-the-escaped-musician-2/#respond Tue, 18 Aug 2026 06:17:52 +0000 https://retro-otr.com/?p=14053 https://retro-otr.com/2026/08/charlie-chan-the-escaped-musician-2/feed/ 0 full 14698 keith@retro-otr.com (Keith Heltsley)noA woman passes the time playing piano, only to be interrupted when Charlie Chan rings her doorbell. What connection does she have to his latest murder investigation? As the drama…Keith HeltsleyA woman passes the time playing piano, only to be interrupted when Charlie Chan rings her doorbell. What connection does she have to his latest murder investigation? As the drama…noir,radio,detective,clean,entertainment,family,friendly,mystery https://retro-otr.com/2026/08/candy-matson-490404-the-donna-dunham-case-audition/ https://retro-otr.com/2026/08/candy-matson-490404-the-donna-dunham-case-audition/#respond Fri, 14 Aug 2026 14:20:37 +0000 https://retro-otr.com/?p=3949 https://retro-otr.com/2026/08/candy-matson-490404-the-donna-dunham-case-audition/feed/ 0 full 3949 keith@retro-otr.com (Keith Heltsley)noPrivate investigator Candy Matson takes on the Donna Dunham case, diving headfirst into an investigation to uncover what happened to the missing hat-check girl. Her leads quickly take her into…Keith HeltsleyPrivate investigator Candy Matson takes on the Donna Dunham case, diving headfirst into an investigation to uncover what happened to the missing hat-check girl. Her leads quickly take her into…noir,radio,detective,clean,entertainment,family,friendly,mystery https://retro-otr.com/2026/08/casey-crime-photographer-music-to-die-by-480205/ https://retro-otr.com/2026/08/casey-crime-photographer-music-to-die-by-480205/#respond Thu, 13 Aug 2026 13:26:51 +0000 https://retro-otr.com/?p=16925 https://retro-otr.com/2026/08/casey-crime-photographer-music-to-die-by-480205/feed/ 0 full 16925 keith@retro-otr.com (Keith Heltsley)noAs the hour grows late in the apartment building, a married couple complains about a neighbor who likes to play the radio a bit too loud. Other neighbors share the…Keith HeltsleyAs the hour grows late in the apartment building, a married couple complains about a neighbor who likes to play the radio a bit too loud. Other neighbors share the…noir,radio,detective,clean,entertainment,family,friendly,mystery https://retro-otr.com/2026/08/crime-club-murder-makes-a-mummy-470529/ https://retro-otr.com/2026/08/crime-club-murder-makes-a-mummy-470529/#respond Wed, 12 Aug 2026 12:20:13 +0000 https://retro-otr.com/?p=9048 https://retro-otr.com/2026/08/crime-club-murder-makes-a-mummy-470529/feed/ 0 full 9048 keith@retro-otr.com (Keith Heltsley)noThe librarian has the book waiting for you, so come right over for the absorbing story of a corpse who wouldn’t be bound by the rules. Barney, an Egyptology enthusiast…Keith HeltsleyThe librarian has the book waiting for you, so come right over for the absorbing story of a corpse who wouldn’t be bound by the rules. Barney, an Egyptology enthusiast…noir,radio,detective,clean,entertainment,family,friendly,mystery https://retro-otr.com/2026/08/danger-doctor-danfield-mad-men-strike-swiftly-470105/ Tue, 11 Aug 2026 12:20:04 +0000 https://retro-otr.com/?p=16922 full 16922 keith@retro-otr.com (Keith Heltsley)noA man sits on death row for a murder he claims he didn’t commit. Believing his story, Doc Danfield sets out to gather hard evidence before time runs out. Standing…Keith HeltsleyA man sits on death row for a murder he claims he didn’t commit. Believing his story, Doc Danfield sets out to gather hard evidence before time runs out. Standing…noir,radio,detective,clean,entertainment,family,friendly,mystery https://retro-otr.com/2026/08/dragnet-the-big-joke-ep352-560515/ Fri, 07 Aug 2026 11:40:31 +0000 https://retro-otr.com/?p=16635 full 16635 keith@retro-otr.com (Keith Heltsley)noA would-be hitman with an honest streak brings his story to the cops. Though he turned down a $5,000 contract, he knows his mark is doomed to die whether he…Keith HeltsleyA would-be hitman with an honest streak brings his story to the cops. Though he turned down a $5,000 contract, he knows his mark is doomed to die whether he…noir,radio,detective,clean,entertainment,family,friendly,mystery https://retro-otr.com/2026/08/let-george-do-it-the-little-man-who-was-everywhere-ep101-480927/ Thu, 06 Aug 2026 13:28:13 +0000 https://retro-otr.com/?p=3925 full 29:32 3925 keith@retro-otr.com (Keith Heltsley)noGeorge gets a letter from a woman who feels paranoid about a man who seems to be everywhere. Is there really a stalker? George and Brooksie go to find out.…Keith HeltsleyGeorge gets a letter from a woman who feels paranoid about a man who seems to be everywhere. Is there really a stalker? George and Brooksie go to find out.…noir,radio,detective,clean,entertainment,family,friendly,mystery https://retro-otr.com/2026/08/molle-mystery-theater-killercomebacktome-460517/ Wed, 05 Aug 2026 10:20:48 +0000 https://retro-otr.com/?p=20461 full 20461 keith@retro-otr.com (Keith Heltsley)noA modern hardboiled adventure written by Ray Bradbury, the tale of a killer who suffers from delusions of grandeur. Guns blaze, but thanks to a getaway car driven by a…Keith HeltsleyA modern hardboiled adventure written by Ray Bradbury, the tale of a killer who suffers from delusions of grandeur. Guns blaze, but thanks to a getaway car driven by a…noir,radio,detective,clean,entertainment,family,friendly,mystery https://retro-otr.com/2026/08/mr-keen-tracer-of-lost-persons-the-innocent-flirtation-murder-case-500316/ Tue, 04 Aug 2026 15:44:42 +0000 https://retro-otr.com/?p=6395 1 1 full 27:42 6395 keith@retro-otr.com (Keith Heltsley)noLate at night, in a large suburban home, a man is gunned down. The very next day in Mr. Keen’s office a man tells his story of how he was…Keith HeltsleyLate at night, in a large suburban home, a man is gunned down. The very next day in Mr. Keen’s office a man tells his story of how he was…noir,radio,detective,clean,entertainment,family,friendly,mystery https://retro-otr.com/2026/07/nero-wolfe-cbc-before-i-die-ep2-820123/ Fri, 31 Jul 2026 07:54:12 +0000 https://retro-otr.com/?p=32619 full 55:09 32619 keith@retro-otr.com (Keith Heltsley)noAudio quality is excellent. The king of the black market doesn’t take no for an answer, so Archie Goodwin isn’t taking any chances when he’s invited to go for a…Keith HeltsleyAudio quality is excellent. The king of the black market doesn’t take no for an answer, so Archie Goodwin isn’t taking any chances when he’s invited to go for a…noir,radio,detective,clean,entertainment,family,friendly,mystery https://retro-otr.com/2026/07/philip-marlowe-the-bedside-manners-ep86-500530/ Thu, 30 Jul 2026 15:41:29 +0000 https://retro-otr.com/?p=29715 full 29715 keith@retro-otr.com (Keith Heltsley)noOut on the streets, our hardboiled detective suffers a broken leg bad enough to land him in a hospital bed. While flat on his back, a dame comes to him…Keith HeltsleyOut on the streets, our hardboiled detective suffers a broken leg bad enough to land him in a hospital bed. While flat on his back, a dame comes to him…noir,radio,detective,clean,entertainment,family,friendly,mystery https://retro-otr.com/2026/07/the-adventures-of-sam-spade-the-champion-caper-ep163-490807/ Wed, 29 Jul 2026 14:20:37 +0000 https://retro-otr.com/?p=31969 full 27:58 31969 keith@retro-otr.com (Keith Heltsley)noSam gets hired by Champion to be a bodyguard. The blustery man claims to be dangerous, and not play games, but soon there are slugs flying through his office window. The chase is on to track down the shooter, and discover who he is working for.Keith HeltsleySam gets hired by Champion to be a bodyguard. The blustery man claims to be dangerous, and not play games, but soon there are slugs flying through his office window. The chase is on to track down the shooter, and discover who he is working for.noir,radio,detective,clean,entertainment,family,friendly,mystery https://retro-otr.com/2026/07/sherlock-holmes-case-of-the-iron-box-ep196-451231/ Tue, 28 Jul 2026 10:27:46 +0000 https://retro-otr.com/?p=35486 full 28:11 35486 keith@retro-otr.com (Keith Heltsley)noReliving another New Year’s Eve, Dr. Watson recalls a memorable trip from 1899. Aboard a long train journey, Holmes listens as Watson lays out the details of their latest case:…Keith HeltsleyReliving another New Year’s Eve, Dr. Watson recalls a memorable trip from 1899. Aboard a long train journey, Holmes listens as Watson lays out the details of their latest case:…noir,radio,detective,clean,entertainment,family,friendly,mystery https://retro-otr.com/2026/07/tales-of-the-texas-rangers-play-for-keeps-ep9-500902/ Fri, 24 Jul 2026 15:41:21 +0000 https://retro-otr.com/?p=25125 full 25125 keith@retro-otr.com (Keith Heltsley)noWalton is a known racketeer, and the sheriff is sure he’s up to no good. The trouble is that there isn’t any evidence the that the lawman can haul him…Keith HeltsleyWalton is a known racketeer, and the sheriff is sure he’s up to no good. The trouble is that there isn’t any evidence the that the lawman can haul him…noir,radio,detective,clean,entertainment,family,friendly,mystery https://retro-otr.com/2026/07/yours-truly-johnny-dollar-the-carisio-diamond-matter-ep52-500608/ Thu, 23 Jul 2026 15:41:38 +0000 https://retro-otr.com/?p=17018 full 17018 keith@retro-otr.com (Keith Heltsley)noThere’s a matter of a stolen diamond, and a murdered body that has Johnny Dollar on the case. He goes to interview the family to learn what he can about…Keith HeltsleyThere’s a matter of a stolen diamond, and a murdered body that has Johnny Dollar on the case. He goes to interview the family to learn what he can about…noir,radio,detective,clean,entertainment,family,friendly,mystery https://retro-otr.com/2026/07/21st-precinct-body-found-in-sewer-531124-021/ Wed, 22 Jul 2026 08:40:01 +0000 https://retro-otr.com/?p=32729 full 28:13 32729 keith@retro-otr.com (Keith Heltsley)noOr, Case of the Ditch, After turning out the evening patrol officers, and near the end of his tour, Captain Frank Canelli responds to a call regarding the body found…Keith HeltsleyOr, Case of the Ditch, After turning out the evening patrol officers, and near the end of his tour, Captain Frank Canelli responds to a call regarding the body found…noir,radio,detective,clean,entertainment,family,friendly,mystery https://retro-otr.com/2026/07/black-museum-the-leather-bag-ep23-520605/ Tue, 21 Jul 2026 07:43:10 +0000 https://retro-otr.com/?p=15958 full 15958 keith@retro-otr.com (Keith Heltsley)noA body is reported to the local constables, and the slow but steady wheels of policework begin. Evidence is gathered and examined, people in the area are questioned to start…Keith HeltsleyA body is reported to the local constables, and the slow but steady wheels of policework begin. Evidence is gathered and examined, people in the area are questioned to start…noir,radio,detective,clean,entertainment,family,friendly,mystery https://retro-otr.com/2026/07/boston-blackie-fifty-thousand-dollars-in-bonds-to-be-divided-490209/ Fri, 17 Jul 2026 14:22:31 +0000 https://retro-otr.com/?p=6376 full 6376 keith@retro-otr.com (Keith Heltsley)noA little band of convicts have just been released, and are now getting back together to find their hidden loot. When a problem develops, the female gang member goes to…Keith HeltsleyA little band of convicts have just been released, and are now getting back together to find their hidden loot. When a problem develops, the female gang member goes to…noir,radio,detective,clean,entertainment,family,friendly,mystery https://retro-otr.com/2026/07/damen-runyon-theater-what-no-butler-retro238-491204/ https://retro-otr.com/2026/07/damen-runyon-theater-what-no-butler-retro238-491204/#comments Thu, 16 Jul 2026 14:22:11 +0000 https://retro-otr.com/?p=1182 https://retro-otr.com/2026/07/damen-runyon-theater-what-no-butler-retro238-491204/feed/ 2 full 32:54 1182 keith@retro-otr.com (Keith Heltsley)noDamen Runyon was a newspaper reporter, columnist, and short story writer. His characters featured gangsters and street people. His stories found their way into the movies, sometimes as just a…Keith HeltsleyDamen Runyon was a newspaper reporter, columnist, and short story writer. His characters featured gangsters and street people. His stories found their way into the movies, sometimes as just a…noir,radio,detective,clean,entertainment,family,friendly,mystery https://retro-otr.com/2026/07/box-13-one-of-these-four-05081949/ Thu, 16 Jul 2026 14:20:00 +0000 http://media.libsyn.com/media/botar/OTR_box_13__one_of_these_four_05_08_1949.mp3 full 26:52 180 keith@retro-otr.com (Keith Heltsley)noEpisode 38. Afloat with a murderer, but who?Keith HeltsleyEpisode 38. Afloat with a murderer, but who?noir,radio,detective,clean,entertainment,family,friendly,mystery https://retro-otr.com/2026/07/casey-crime-photographer-the-piggy-bank-robbery-480129/ Wed, 15 Jul 2026 13:20:31 +0000 https://retro-otr.com/?p=16808 full 16808 keith@retro-otr.com (Keith Heltsley)noAfter a long night, Casey is near sleep, but takes the time to listen to a friend who has just been burglarized. The only thing taken was the babies piggy…Keith HeltsleyAfter a long night, Casey is near sleep, but takes the time to listen to a friend who has just been burglarized. The only thing taken was the babies piggy…noir,radio,detective,clean,entertainment,family,friendly,mystery https://retro-otr.com/2026/07/crime-club-murder-on-margin-470522/ Tue, 14 Jul 2026 12:20:50 +0000 https://retro-otr.com/?p=8890 full 8890 keith@retro-otr.com (Keith Heltsley)noAn intriguing story of the stocks of passion, and the bonds of death. After a tough day at work, a Manicurist and a barber talk about living a better lifestyle.…Keith HeltsleyAn intriguing story of the stocks of passion, and the bonds of death. After a tough day at work, a Manicurist and a barber talk about living a better lifestyle.…noir,radio,detective,clean,entertainment,family,friendly,mystery https://retro-otr.com/2026/07/danger-doctor-danfield-money-in-a-basket-ep20-461229/ Fri, 10 Jul 2026 11:20:20 +0000 https://retro-otr.com/?p=16804 full 16804 keith@retro-otr.com (Keith Heltsley)noOpening and closing credits are snipped. We find Doctor Danfield talking with his secretary Rusty Fairfax, when a student from one of Dan’s classes interrupts. Rusty’s moment of jealousy is…Keith HeltsleyOpening and closing credits are snipped. We find Doctor Danfield talking with his secretary Rusty Fairfax, when a student from one of Dan’s classes interrupts. Rusty’s moment of jealousy is…noir,radio,detective,clean,entertainment,family,friendly,mystery https://retro-otr.com/2026/07/dragnet-the-big-carney-560508/ Thu, 09 Jul 2026 11:40:28 +0000 https://retro-otr.com/?p=16511 full 29:48 154195997 16511 keith@retro-otr.com (Keith Heltsley)noThe owner of a jewelry store reports to Joe Friday about theft of his expensive merchandise. Could it be an inside job? His account of the robbery leads Joe on…Keith HeltsleyThe owner of a jewelry store reports to Joe Friday about theft of his expensive merchandise. Could it be an inside job? His account of the robbery leads Joe on…noir,radio,detective,clean,entertainment,family,friendly,mystery https://retro-otr.com/2026/07/let-george-do-it-the-problem-with-joe-martin-490815/ Wed, 08 Jul 2026 14:28:01 +0000 https://retro-otr.com/?p=10335 full 10335 keith@retro-otr.com (Keith Heltsley)noA man claiming to be an important figure from South America shows up on the doorstep of George Valentine. All he wants to do is find a particular person, and…Keith HeltsleyA man claiming to be an important figure from South America shows up on the doorstep of George Valentine. All he wants to do is find a particular person, and…noir,radio,detective,clean,entertainment,family,friendly,mystery https://retro-otr.com/2026/07/molle-mystery-theater-further-adventures-of-kenny-andrews-460510/ https://retro-otr.com/2026/07/molle-mystery-theater-further-adventures-of-kenny-andrews-460510/#comments Tue, 07 Jul 2026 11:26:40 +0000 https://retro-otr.com/?p=20406 https://retro-otr.com/2026/07/molle-mystery-theater-further-adventures-of-kenny-andrews-460510/feed/ 2 full 20406 keith@retro-otr.com (Keith Heltsley)noIn a previous episode a tale of Kenny Andrews, and how he ended up in an insane asylum was told. Due to audience request, his saga is continued to report…Keith HeltsleyIn a previous episode a tale of Kenny Andrews, and how he ended up in an insane asylum was told. Due to audience request, his saga is continued to report…noir,radio,detective,clean,entertainment,family,friendly,mystery https://retro-otr.com/2026/07/let-george-do-it-the-dark-chain-491107/ Fri, 03 Jul 2026 14:26:53 +0000 https://retro-otr.com/?p=12409 full 12409 keith@retro-otr.com (Keith Heltsley)noA woman is alone on her farm with her mentally challenged son, and fears for her safety. With her husband long dead she worries that her brother is ineffectual to…Keith HeltsleyA woman is alone on her farm with her mentally challenged son, and fears for her safety. With her husband long dead she worries that her brother is ineffectual to…noir,radio,detective,clean,entertainment,family,friendly,mystery https://retro-otr.com/2026/07/mr-keen-the-shrieking-prisoner-murder-case-part-4-540625/ Thu, 02 Jul 2026 09:46:51 +0000 https://retro-otr.com/?p=10526 full 10526 keith@retro-otr.com (Keith Heltsley)noThe kindly old investigator wraps up the mystery today. Mr. Keen and Mike Clancey have been investigating the death of Donald Traviss. Mr. Keen has his eye on two suspects,…Keith HeltsleyThe kindly old investigator wraps up the mystery today. Mr. Keen and Mike Clancey have been investigating the death of Donald Traviss. Mr. Keen has his eye on two suspects,…noir,radio,detective,clean,entertainment,family,friendly,mystery https://retro-otr.com/2026/07/nero-wolfe-disguise-for-murder-ep1-820115/ Wed, 01 Jul 2026 07:50:14 +0000 https://retro-otr.com/?p=32533 full 50:23 32533 keith@retro-otr.com (Keith Heltsley)noCynthia Brown has a story to tell Archie about her friend, Doris who was killed. A man who is at a party in Nero’s office is the one Cynthia is…Keith HeltsleyCynthia Brown has a story to tell Archie about her friend, Doris who was killed. A man who is at a party in Nero’s office is the one Cynthia is…noir,radio,detective,clean,entertainment,family,friendly,mystery https://retro-otr.com/2026/06/nero-wolfe-room-304-ep26-510427/ Tue, 30 Jun 2026 06:40:26 +0000 https://retro-otr.com/?p=32473 full 29:23 32473 keith@retro-otr.com (Keith Heltsley)noA phone call from an exotic woman gets Archie Goodwin’s attention, but when a gunshot sounds, it turns into the next case for Nero Wolfe. Going to the scene, Archie…Keith HeltsleyA phone call from an exotic woman gets Archie Goodwin’s attention, but when a gunshot sounds, it turns into the next case for Nero Wolfe. Going to the scene, Archie…noir,radio,detective,clean,entertainment,family,friendly,mystery https://retro-otr.com/2026/06/philip-marlowe-the-foxs-tail-ep85-500523/ Fri, 26 Jun 2026 15:44:36 +0000 https://retro-otr.com/?p=29675 full 29675 keith@retro-otr.com (Keith Heltsley)noResponding to a call to meet a client in the local dive, the Blue Chip, Marlowe is to pose as a man who is targeted for death. How will this…Keith HeltsleyResponding to a call to meet a client in the local dive, the Blue Chip, Marlowe is to pose as a man who is targeted for death. How will this…noir,radio,detective,clean,entertainment,family,friendly,mystery https://retro-otr.com/2026/06/the-adventures-of-sam-spade-the-tears-of-night-caper-ep161-490724/ Thu, 25 Jun 2026 14:20:26 +0000 https://retro-otr.com/?p=31944 full 27:07 31944 keith@retro-otr.com (Keith Heltsley)noA wounded Sam Spade arrives in the office to dictate his report toEffie Perine. Reflecting on holw the case started, Maime enters to drag Sam to see her boss. Scruffy men guard a mansion where Johnny hires Sam to safeguard a transaction of jewels.Keith HeltsleyA wounded Sam Spade arrives in the office to dictate his report toEffie Perine. Reflecting on holw the case started, Maime enters to drag Sam to see her boss. Scruffy men guard a mansion where Johnny hires Sam to safeguard a transaction of jewels.noir,radio,detective,clean,entertainment,family,friendly,mystery https://retro-otr.com/2026/06/sherlock-holmes-the-second-generation-ep194-451217/ Wed, 24 Jun 2026 10:20:47 +0000 https://retro-otr.com/?p=35354 full 29:17 35354 keith@retro-otr.com (Keith Heltsley)noLong time friends share a moment as Holmes plays a haunting melody on his violin. Active practice of detective work is well behind them, but Watson wonders if Holmes ever…Keith HeltsleyLong time friends share a moment as Holmes plays a haunting melody on his violin. Active practice of detective work is well behind them, but Watson wonders if Holmes ever…noir,radio,detective,clean,entertainment,family,friendly,mystery https://retro-otr.com/2026/06/yours-truly-johnny-dollar-port-au-prince-haiti-500530/ Tue, 23 Jun 2026 15:42:59 +0000 https://retro-otr.com/?p=16826 full 16826 keith@retro-otr.com (Keith Heltsley)noProtecting the interests of his insurance company, Johnny is on the way to the island nation of Haiti. He has to investigate the case of a man dying of a…Keith HeltsleyProtecting the interests of his insurance company, Johnny is on the way to the island nation of Haiti. He has to investigate the case of a man dying of a…noir,radio,detective,clean,entertainment,family,friendly,mystery https://retro-otr.com/2026/06/stand-by-for-crime-the-communist-menace-ep1-1953/ Fri, 19 Jun 2026 08:42:59 +0000 https://retro-otr.com/?p=9631 full 24:46 153948584 9631 keith@retro-otr.com (Keith Heltsley)noEvery show is about a hot button topic for the television news. Today the feature is about Communism, it’s a terror, a menace, a disease. Who will fall prey next?…Keith HeltsleyEvery show is about a hot button topic for the television news. Today the feature is about Communism, it’s a terror, a menace, a disease. Who will fall prey next?…noir,radio,detective,clean,entertainment,family,friendly,mystery https://retro-otr.com/2026/06/21st-precinct-barge-sinking-in-east-river/ Thu, 18 Jun 2026 09:46:21 +0000 https://retro-otr.com/?p=32702 full 27:18 32702 keith@retro-otr.com (Keith Heltsley)noThe call comes in about a gravel barge that’s sinking. Checking out the situation, and traffic blockage, the focus turns to a domestic dispute. Captain Canelli learns about Mrs. Linley,…Keith HeltsleyThe call comes in about a gravel barge that’s sinking. Checking out the situation, and traffic blockage, the focus turns to a domestic dispute. Captain Canelli learns about Mrs. Linley,…noir,radio,detective,clean,entertainment,family,friendly,mystery https://retro-otr.com/2026/06/boston-blackie-marked-money-ep195-481006/ Wed, 17 Jun 2026 13:42:37 +0000 https://retro-otr.com/?p=4059 full 4059 keith@retro-otr.com (Keith Heltsley)noA gangster calls on another to extort some cash from him, concerning a single dollar bill. What can be so valuable about the dollar? It’s big enough to lead to…Keith HeltsleyA gangster calls on another to extort some cash from him, concerning a single dollar bill. What can be so valuable about the dollar? It’s big enough to lead to…noir,radio,detective,clean,entertainment,family,friendly,mystery https://retro-otr.com/2026/06/box-13-find-me-find-death-ep36-490424/ Tue, 16 Jun 2026 14:21:00 +0000 http://media.libsyn.com/media/botar/OTR_box_13__find_me_find_death_04_24_1949.mp3 full 26:31 154030846 178 keith@retro-otr.com (Keith Heltsley)noEpisode 36. A homicidal maniac gives Holiday four days to live.Keith HeltsleyEpisode 36. A homicidal maniac gives Holiday four days to live.noir,radio,detective,clean,entertainment,family,friendly,mystery https://retro-otr.com/2026/06/candy-matson-the-fortune-teller-510921/ https://retro-otr.com/2026/06/candy-matson-the-fortune-teller-510921/#comments Fri, 12 Jun 2026 07:40:50 +0000 https://retro-otr.com/?p=5637 https://retro-otr.com/2026/06/candy-matson-the-fortune-teller-510921/feed/ 1 full 29:17 154030884 5637 keith@retro-otr.com (Keith Heltsley)noCandy has been out of town, and has a desperate caller that needs her help. A woman is afraid that her husband is losing his mind. Candy goes to interview…Keith HeltsleyCandy has been out of town, and has a desperate caller that needs her help. A woman is afraid that her husband is losing his mind. Candy goes to interview…noir,radio,detective,clean,entertainment,family,friendly,mystery https://retro-otr.com/2026/06/casey-crime-photographer-ex-convict-480122/ Thu, 11 Jun 2026 13:20:59 +0000 https://retro-otr.com/?p=16725 full 29:40 154030877 16725 keith@retro-otr.com (Keith Heltsley)noA police manhunt has Casey in the middle of the search. The drama comes to a crashing halt when the escaped man is run down in a hit and run…Keith HeltsleyA police manhunt has Casey in the middle of the search. The drama comes to a crashing halt when the escaped man is run down in a hit and run…noir,radio,detective,clean,entertainment,family,friendly,mystery https://retro-otr.com/2026/06/crime-club-the-corpse-wore-a-wig-470508/ Wed, 10 Jun 2026 12:21:11 +0000 https://retro-otr.com/?p=8770 full 29:13 154030873 8770 keith@retro-otr.com (Keith Heltsley)noAn intriguing story about a method of dying. The busy police inspector, Schmidt has been having a rough day, when Cassidy reports even more work load when another inspector has…Keith HeltsleyAn intriguing story about a method of dying. The busy police inspector, Schmidt has been having a rough day, when Cassidy reports even more work load when another inspector has…noir,radio,detective,clean,entertainment,family,friendly,mystery https://retro-otr.com/2026/06/danger-doctor-danfield-hundred-thousand-dollar-life-insurance-claim-461208/ Tue, 09 Jun 2026 11:24:46 +0000 https://retro-otr.com/?p=16557 full 25:05 154030856 16557 keith@retro-otr.com (Keith Heltsley)noDan and Rusty are investigating the circumstances behind a huge life insurance policy. It involves a wealthy and distraught Mrs. Holbrook. Did she kill her husband? Why was his body…Keith HeltsleyDan and Rusty are investigating the circumstances behind a huge life insurance policy. It involves a wealthy and distraught Mrs. Holbrook. Did she kill her husband? Why was his body…noir,radio,detective,clean,entertainment,family,friendly,mystery https://retro-otr.com/2026/06/dragnet-the-big-scrapbook-ep350-560501/ Fri, 05 Jun 2026 11:44:09 +0000 https://retro-otr.com/?p=16260 full 16260 keith@retro-otr.com (Keith Heltsley)noJust when Frank Smith has some vacation time planned, a call to help police in San Diego comes in. Diamond thieves have been looting safes at hotels at gun point.…Keith HeltsleyJust when Frank Smith has some vacation time planned, a call to help police in San Diego comes in. Diamond thieves have been looting safes at hotels at gun point.…noir,radio,detective,clean,entertainment,family,friendly,mystery https://retro-otr.com/2026/06/let-george-do-it-480913-the-father-who-had-nothing-to-say/ Thu, 04 Jun 2026 13:23:58 +0000 https://retro-otr.com/?p=3450 full 3450 keith@retro-otr.com (Keith Heltsley)noGeorge gets a letter from a man whose father has been convicted of murder. The son, who was raised in an orphanage, has a life with all the good breaks.…Keith HeltsleyGeorge gets a letter from a man whose father has been convicted of murder. The son, who was raised in an orphanage, has a life with all the good breaks.…noir,radio,detective,clean,entertainment,family,friendly,mystery https://retro-otr.com/2026/06/molle-mystery-theater-doctor-the-lunatic-460426/ Wed, 03 Jun 2026 11:20:49 +0000 https://retro-otr.com/?p=19856 full 29:06 153912253 19856 keith@retro-otr.com (Keith Heltsley)noA modern tale of suspense. A crime that could only be formulated by a deranged mind is at hand. The matter rests at the foot of one of the top…Keith HeltsleyA modern tale of suspense. A crime that could only be formulated by a deranged mind is at hand. The matter rests at the foot of one of the top…noir,radio,detective,clean,entertainment,family,friendly,mystery https://retro-otr.com/2026/06/mr-keen-tracer-of-lost-persons-the-shrieking-prisoner-murder-case-part-3-540624/ Tue, 02 Jun 2026 09:48:02 +0000 https://retro-otr.com/?p=10383 full 10383 keith@retro-otr.com (Keith Heltsley)noLooking into the murder of Donald Traviss, Mr. Keen and Mike Clancey have found a nest of suspicious characters where one aunt has held her mentally unstable sister locked up…Keith HeltsleyLooking into the murder of Donald Traviss, Mr. Keen and Mike Clancey have found a nest of suspicious characters where one aunt has held her mentally unstable sister locked up…noir,radio,detective,clean,entertainment,family,friendly,mystery https://retro-otr.com/2026/05/nero-wolfe-the-lost-heir-ep25-510420/ Fri, 29 May 2026 06:45:50 +0000 https://retro-otr.com/?p=32386 full 29:24 32386 keith@retro-otr.com (Keith Heltsley)noNero ponders whether he should take the case that may prevent a murder. And he will… After the pressing matter of a game of solitaire is resolved, Nero gives the…Keith HeltsleyNero ponders whether he should take the case that may prevent a murder. And he will… After the pressing matter of a game of solitaire is resolved, Nero gives the…noir,radio,detective,clean,entertainment,family,friendly,mystery https://retro-otr.com/2026/05/philip-marlowe-the-hiding-place-ep83-500509/ Thu, 28 May 2026 15:41:07 +0000 https://retro-otr.com/?p=29595 full 29595 keith@retro-otr.com (Keith Heltsley)noThe opening scene brings bad news for Martha Bryant. Philip goes into flashback mode to tell how the sweet, gray-haired lady came to ask his help with her son. Chip…Keith HeltsleyThe opening scene brings bad news for Martha Bryant. Philip goes into flashback mode to tell how the sweet, gray-haired lady came to ask his help with her son. Chip…noir,radio,detective,clean,entertainment,family,friendly,mystery https://retro-otr.com/2026/05/richard-diamond-the-betty-moran-case-490529/ Wed, 27 May 2026 14:22:16 +0000 https://retro-otr.com/?p=14063 full 14063 keith@retro-otr.com (Keith Heltsley)noA blackmailer from the mob comes around to collect from Betty Moran. The strong-willed woman refuses him, kills the mobster, then shoots herself. The news story gets the attention of…Keith HeltsleyA blackmailer from the mob comes around to collect from Betty Moran. The strong-willed woman refuses him, kills the mobster, then shoots herself. The news story gets the attention of…noir,radio,detective,clean,entertainment,family,friendly,mystery https://retro-otr.com/2026/05/the-adventures-of-sam-spade-the-apple-of-eve-caper-ep156-490619/ Tue, 26 May 2026 14:25:38 +0000 https://retro-otr.com/?p=31772 full 28:14 31772 keith@retro-otr.com (Keith Heltsley)noIn the office, Effie is acting awfully nervous. Does she have a surprise to spring on Sam? Moving from the unpleasant surprise of his missing calendar… and he even met…Keith HeltsleyIn the office, Effie is acting awfully nervous. Does she have a surprise to spring on Sam? Moving from the unpleasant surprise of his missing calendar… and he even met…noir,radio,detective,clean,entertainment,family,friendly,mystery https://retro-otr.com/2026/05/sherlock-holmes-a-scandal-in-bohemia-ep193-451210/ Fri, 22 May 2026 10:20:55 +0000 https://retro-otr.com/?p=35317 full 31:28 35317 keith@retro-otr.com (Keith Heltsley)noIntro by Peggy Webber, explaining emotional attitudes of Sherlock Holmes, especially his skeptical nature, and his distrust for emotional displays. Irene Adler, or the person who Holmes only refers to…Keith HeltsleyIntro by Peggy Webber, explaining emotional attitudes of Sherlock Holmes, especially his skeptical nature, and his distrust for emotional displays. Irene Adler, or the person who Holmes only refers to…noir,radio,detective,clean,entertainment,family,friendly,mystery https://retro-otr.com/2026/05/whitehall-1212-case-of-donald-simms-520120/ Thu, 21 May 2026 07:40:06 +0000 https://retro-otr.com/?p=22317 full 22317 keith@retro-otr.com (Keith Heltsley)noThe phone call comes in, and Scotland Yard inspectors are mobilized to investigate a case of murder. Donald Simms was to marry the victim, Miss Holmby. The high-class butler seems…Keith HeltsleyThe phone call comes in, and Scotland Yard inspectors are mobilized to investigate a case of murder. Donald Simms was to marry the victim, Miss Holmby. The high-class butler seems…noir,radio,detective,clean,entertainment,family,friendly,mystery https://retro-otr.com/2026/05/yours-truly-johnny-dollar-the-earl-chadwick-matter-ep51-500523/ Wed, 20 May 2026 15:41:31 +0000 https://retro-otr.com/?p=16759 full 29:42 153903550 16759 keith@retro-otr.com (Keith Heltsley)noA man who has been claimed to be dead four years ago is seen alive. Now the insurance company needs to verify the matter and either prove fraud, or learn…Keith HeltsleyA man who has been claimed to be dead four years ago is seen alive. Now the insurance company needs to verify the matter and either prove fraud, or learn…noir,radio,detective,clean,entertainment,family,friendly,mystery https://retro-otr.com/2026/05/21st-precinct-abandoned-baby/ Tue, 19 May 2026 06:43:23 +0000 https://retro-otr.com/?p=32630 full 32630 keith@retro-otr.com (Keith Heltsley)noOn the night tour, Captain Canelli learns about a baby that was left with a couple. Mrs. Heffle hasn’t been heard from in weeks. She made arrangements to board her…Keith HeltsleyOn the night tour, Captain Canelli learns about a baby that was left with a couple. Mrs. Heffle hasn’t been heard from in weeks. She made arrangements to board her…noir,radio,detective,clean,entertainment,family,friendly,mystery https://retro-otr.com/2026/05/boston-blackie-480929-ep194-carl-grady-golf-instructor/ Fri, 15 May 2026 13:28:45 +0000 https://retro-otr.com/?p=3946 full 26:31 153869796 3946 keith@retro-otr.com (Keith Heltsley)noBlackie butts into a murder investigation that Farraday is working on. There even seems to be some gangsters who would like to figure this one out. Blackie checks out the…Keith HeltsleyBlackie butts into a murder investigation that Farraday is working on. There even seems to be some gangsters who would like to figure this one out. Blackie checks out the…noir,radio,detective,clean,entertainment,family,friendly,mystery https://retro-otr.com/2026/05/box-13-mexican-maze-04101949/ Thu, 14 May 2026 14:20:00 +0000 http://media.libsyn.com/media/botar/OTR_box_13__mexican_maze_04_10_1949.mp3 full 27:05 176 keith@retro-otr.com (Keith Heltsley)noEpisode 34. box 13Keith HeltsleyEpisode 34. box 13noir,radio,detective,clean,entertainment,family,friendly,mystery https://retro-otr.com/2026/05/casey-crime-photographer-the-miracle-480115/ Wed, 13 May 2026 13:26:10 +0000 https://retro-otr.com/?p=16627 full 16627 keith@retro-otr.com (Keith Heltsley)noMr. Blain is a wealthy 55-year-old man, but he is dying of a terminal disease. His only hope is a miracle cure, but it’s doubtful if it will work. Is…Keith HeltsleyMr. Blain is a wealthy 55-year-old man, but he is dying of a terminal disease. His only hope is a miracle cure, but it’s doubtful if it will work. Is…noir,radio,detective,clean,entertainment,family,friendly,mystery https://retro-otr.com/2026/05/crime-club-epitaph-for-lydia-470501/ Tue, 12 May 2026 12:20:32 +0000 https://retro-otr.com/?p=8620 full 8620 keith@retro-otr.com (Keith Heltsley)noTake the easy chair by the window, the book is on the shelf. A story of a missing person who is found by death. The story opens with a party…Keith HeltsleyTake the easy chair by the window, the book is on the shelf. A story of a missing person who is found by death. The story opens with a party…noir,radio,detective,clean,entertainment,family,friendly,mystery https://retro-otr.com/2026/05/dragnet-the-big-rip-560424/ Fri, 08 May 2026 11:41:00 +0000 https://retro-otr.com/?p=16123 full 16123 keith@retro-otr.com (Keith Heltsley)noWorking the burglary detail, Joe and Frank visit the crime lab. Frank shares a word on some domestic troubles, playing cards with his wife and friends. Reviewing the data from…Keith HeltsleyWorking the burglary detail, Joe and Frank visit the crime lab. Frank shares a word on some domestic troubles, playing cards with his wife and friends. Reviewing the data from…noir,radio,detective,clean,entertainment,family,friendly,mystery https://retro-otr.com/2026/05/let-george-do-it-the-impatient-red-head-ep104-480906/ Thu, 07 May 2026 13:24:21 +0000 https://retro-otr.com/?p=3345 full 3345 keith@retro-otr.com (Keith Heltsley)noGeorge Valentine takes a case from a red head who wants to find out why her Spanish lover refuses to get more serious about her. As things develop, listeners are…Keith HeltsleyGeorge Valentine takes a case from a red head who wants to find out why her Spanish lover refuses to get more serious about her. As things develop, listeners are…noir,radio,detective,clean,entertainment,family,friendly,mystery https://retro-otr.com/2026/05/molle-mystery-theater-follow-that-cab-460419/ Wed, 06 May 2026 11:22:32 +0000 https://retro-otr.com/?p=19850 full 19850 keith@retro-otr.com (Keith Heltsley)noTwo cabbies with too much time on their hands, and a love for mystery novels find themselves in the middle of solving a real one. Julius and Moe imagine themselves…Keith HeltsleyTwo cabbies with too much time on their hands, and a love for mystery novels find themselves in the middle of solving a real one. Julius and Moe imagine themselves…noir,radio,detective,clean,entertainment,family,friendly,mystery https://retro-otr.com/2026/05/mr-keen-tracer-of-lost-persons-the-shrieking-prisoner-murder-case-part-2-540623/ Tue, 05 May 2026 09:42:26 +0000 https://retro-otr.com/?p=10253 full 10253 keith@retro-otr.com (Keith Heltsley)noThe second installment of the ongoing crime mystery. Mr. Keen has learned that aunt Amy is the shrieking prisoner, and that aunt Martha is responsible for keeping her locked away,…Keith HeltsleyThe second installment of the ongoing crime mystery. Mr. Keen has learned that aunt Amy is the shrieking prisoner, and that aunt Martha is responsible for keeping her locked away,…noir,radio,detective,clean,entertainment,family,friendly,mystery https://retro-otr.com/2026/05/nero-wolfe-a-slight-case-of-perjury-ep24-510406/ Fri, 01 May 2026 06:46:23 +0000 https://retro-otr.com/?p=32320 full 28:35 32320 keith@retro-otr.com (Keith Heltsley)noDetails of a murder come to the office of Nero Wolfe. Revenge seems the clear motive for the murder, but the man who is blamed claims that it's all lies. Time is of the essence, so Archie Goodwin is sent out to do the foot work in gathering clues, talking to the hot dames, and checking on timelines of where everyone involved in the crime was located.Keith HeltsleyDetails of a murder come to the office of Nero Wolfe. Revenge seems the clear motive for the murder, but the man who is blamed claims that it's all lies. Time is of the essence, so Archie Goodwin is sent out to do the foot work in gathering clues, talking to the hot dames, and checking on timelines of where everyone involved in the crime was located.noir,radio,detective,clean,entertainment,family,friendly,mystery https://retro-otr.com/2026/04/nick-carter-dead-witnesses-ep46-440226/ Thu, 30 Apr 2026 11:21:17 +0000 https://retro-otr.com/?p=43168 full 29:11 153823837 43168 keith@retro-otr.com (Keith Heltsley)noOn the street, Nick witnesses a drive by shooting. In investigating he finds a big break on bringing down the big gangster in town, Slugs Moran. The other key witness…Keith HeltsleyOn the street, Nick witnesses a drive by shooting. In investigating he finds a big break on bringing down the big gangster in town, Slugs Moran. The other key witness…noir,radio,detective,clean,entertainment,family,friendly,mystery https://retro-otr.com/2026/04/philip-marlowe-the-high-collared-caper-ep81-500425/ Wed, 29 Apr 2026 15:43:42 +0000 https://retro-otr.com/?p=29516 full 29:54 153823832 29516 keith@retro-otr.com (Keith Heltsley)noA dame needs Marlowe’s help. The mystery deepens to involve a damaged car, a hit and run, and just exactly who is the man in the high collar? Gunshots lead…Keith HeltsleyA dame needs Marlowe’s help. The mystery deepens to involve a damaged car, a hit and run, and just exactly who is the man in the high collar? Gunshots lead…noir,radio,detective,clean,entertainment,family,friendly,mystery https://retro-otr.com/2026/04/rogues-gallery-little-old-lady-ep24-451129/ Tue, 28 Apr 2026 10:24:53 +0000 https://retro-otr.com/?p=18529 full 29:33 153823696 18529 keith@retro-otr.com (Keith Heltsley)noTo distract himself from a missed love connection, and a depleted bank account, Rogue finds himself with a job. A woman with cash is looking for love. The man she’s…Keith HeltsleyTo distract himself from a missed love connection, and a depleted bank account, Rogue finds himself with a job. A woman with cash is looking for love. The man she’s…noir,radio,detective,clean,entertainment,family,friendly,mystery https://retro-otr.com/2026/04/the-adventures-of-sam-spade-the-overjord-caper-ep154-490605/ Fri, 24 Apr 2026 14:26:59 +0000 https://retro-otr.com/?p=31768 full 29:17 31768 keith@retro-otr.com (Keith Heltsley)noOr, The Corpse in the Murphy Bed. It’s the time of year for vacations, and in the office of Sam Spade, will somebody be taking a trip soon? The client…Keith HeltsleyOr, The Corpse in the Murphy Bed. It’s the time of year for vacations, and in the office of Sam Spade, will somebody be taking a trip soon? The client…noir,radio,detective,clean,entertainment,family,friendly,mystery https://retro-otr.com/2026/04/sherlock-holmes-murder-in-the-casbah-ep192-451203/ Thu, 23 Apr 2026 10:25:10 +0000 https://retro-otr.com/?p=35262 full 29:15 35262 keith@retro-otr.com (Keith Heltsley)noThe place of winding streets, and colorful cafe’s is the setting for a murder mystery. Douglas Milton had run away to escape blame for a crime. His fiancé hires Holmes…Keith HeltsleyThe place of winding streets, and colorful cafe’s is the setting for a murder mystery. Douglas Milton had run away to escape blame for a crime. His fiancé hires Holmes…noir,radio,detective,clean,entertainment,family,friendly,mystery https://retro-otr.com/2026/04/whitehall1212-case-of-the-late-mrs-harvey-520217/ Wed, 22 Apr 2026 07:43:57 +0000 https://retro-otr.com/?p=35079 full 29:10 35079 keith@retro-otr.com (Keith Heltsley)noScotland Yard inspectors discuss the matter of murder, and a missing housewife. Calling on professor Harvey, the soft-spoken man is asked questions about his wife, and her singing talent, or…Keith HeltsleyScotland Yard inspectors discuss the matter of murder, and a missing housewife. Calling on professor Harvey, the soft-spoken man is asked questions about his wife, and her singing talent, or…noir,radio,detective,clean,entertainment,family,friendly,mystery https://retro-otr.com/2026/04/yours-truly-johnny-dollar-the-sidney-rykoff-matter-rehearsal-500516/ Tue, 21 Apr 2026 15:43:12 +0000 https://retro-otr.com/?p=16657 full 16657 keith@retro-otr.com (Keith Heltsley)noJoin in to enjoy this rehearsal where the transitional music is gone, but the drama remains. Johnny finds himself in a matter that’s delicate and requires extreme caution. Sidney Rycroft…Keith HeltsleyJoin in to enjoy this rehearsal where the transitional music is gone, but the drama remains. Johnny finds himself in a matter that’s delicate and requires extreme caution. Sidney Rycroft…noir,radio,detective,clean,entertainment,family,friendly,mystery https://retro-otr.com/2026/04/charlie-chan-the-escaped-musician/ Fri, 17 Apr 2026 06:17:52 +0000 https://retro-otr.com/?p=14053 full 14053 keith@retro-otr.com (Keith Heltsley)noA woman passes the time playing piano, to be interrupted when Charlie Chan rings her doorbell. What does she have to do with his latest murder investigation? The drama unfolds,…Keith HeltsleyA woman passes the time playing piano, to be interrupted when Charlie Chan rings her doorbell. What does she have to do with his latest murder investigation? The drama unfolds,…noir,radio,detective,clean,entertainment,family,friendly,mystery https://retro-otr.com/2026/04/21st-precinct-a-missing-persons-alarm-for-an-old-man/ Thu, 16 Apr 2026 09:44:14 +0000 https://retro-otr.com/?p=32543 full 28:08 32543 keith@retro-otr.com (Keith Heltsley)noIt’s just another day in the life of a cop when a uniformed police officer on the beat helps out a woman in need with a nickel, a cigarette, and…Keith HeltsleyIt’s just another day in the life of a cop when a uniformed police officer on the beat helps out a woman in need with a nickel, a cigarette, and…noir,radio,detective,clean,entertainment,family,friendly,mystery https://retro-otr.com/2026/04/boston-blackie-480908-ep191-kingston-and-the-15-story-disappearing-office-building/ https://retro-otr.com/2026/04/boston-blackie-480908-ep191-kingston-and-the-15-story-disappearing-office-building/#comments Wed, 15 Apr 2026 14:23:20 +0000 https://retro-otr.com/?p=3387 https://retro-otr.com/2026/04/boston-blackie-480908-ep191-kingston-and-the-15-story-disappearing-office-building/feed/ 1 full 3387 keith@retro-otr.com (Keith Heltsley)noBlackie gets a phone call from an old friend about a 15-story office building he just bought. Then overnight, it just disappeared, and all that remains is a vacant lot.…Keith HeltsleyBlackie gets a phone call from an old friend about a 15-story office building he just bought. Then overnight, it just disappeared, and all that remains is a vacant lot.…noir,radio,detective,clean,entertainment,family,friendly,mystery https://retro-otr.com/2026/04/box-13-bite-or-bitten-490717/ Tue, 14 Apr 2026 14:21:04 +0000 https://retro-otr.com/?p=9735 full 25:56 153798680 9735 keith@retro-otr.com (Keith Heltsley)noDan gets an extra special telegram that arrives in box 13, one that’s sure to mean extra special trouble. A snake expert warns Dan that a dangerous snake is loose…Keith HeltsleyDan gets an extra special telegram that arrives in box 13, one that’s sure to mean extra special trouble. A snake expert warns Dan that a dangerous snake is loose…noir,radio,detective,clean,entertainment,family,friendly,mystery https://retro-otr.com/2026/04/casey-crime-photographer-queen-of-the-amazons-ep219-480108/ Fri, 10 Apr 2026 12:26:29 +0000 https://retro-otr.com/?p=16311 full 16311 keith@retro-otr.com (Keith Heltsley)noCasey isn’t thrilled at all when Ann tells him about their next assignment. It involves a cold car ride to the country to interview a woman who nabbed two crooks…Keith HeltsleyCasey isn’t thrilled at all when Ann tells him about their next assignment. It involves a cold car ride to the country to interview a woman who nabbed two crooks…noir,radio,detective,clean,entertainment,family,friendly,mystery https://retro-otr.com/2026/04/crime-club-death-swims-at-midnight-ep40-470828/ Thu, 09 Apr 2026 12:21:45 +0000 https://retro-otr.com/?p=10932 full 10932 keith@retro-otr.com (Keith Heltsley)noThe very exciting story of a beach where the tide goes out, and murder comes in. Maxie is forced to take a swim with his friend Bill. They are warned…Keith HeltsleyThe very exciting story of a beach where the tide goes out, and murder comes in. Maxie is forced to take a swim with his friend Bill. They are warned…noir,radio,detective,clean,entertainment,family,friendly,mystery https://retro-otr.com/2026/04/dragnet-the-big-compulsion-ep348-560417/ Wed, 08 Apr 2026 11:42:03 +0000 https://retro-otr.com/?p=16012 full 16012 keith@retro-otr.com (Keith Heltsley)noJoe Friday Is assigned to robbery detail; a robber threatens the lives of citizens with a ten-cent piece. Huh? And it’s up to Joe Frieday to get him! In a…Keith HeltsleyJoe Friday Is assigned to robbery detail; a robber threatens the lives of citizens with a ten-cent piece. Huh? And it’s up to Joe Frieday to get him! In a…noir,radio,detective,clean,entertainment,family,friendly,mystery https://retro-otr.com/2026/04/let-george-do-it-needle-in-the-haystack-500102/ Tue, 07 Apr 2026 15:44:49 +0000 https://retro-otr.com/?p=13754 full 13754 keith@retro-otr.com (Keith Heltsley)noDo you have a job that’s too big for you to handle? Then it’s a job for George Valentine. Write to him for full details. A man’s life work is…Keith HeltsleyDo you have a job that’s too big for you to handle? Then it’s a job for George Valentine. Write to him for full details. A man’s life work is…noir,radio,detective,clean,entertainment,family,friendly,mystery https://retro-otr.com/2026/04/mr-keen-the-shrieking-prisoner-murder-case-part-1-540621/ Fri, 03 Apr 2026 09:44:21 +0000 https://retro-otr.com/?p=10090 full 10090 keith@retro-otr.com (Keith Heltsley)noIn a lonely old home, a young man enters a darkened house, and calls for his aunts. A shrieking breaks the silence in the home. A gun is fired, and…Keith HeltsleyIn a lonely old home, a young man enters a darkened house, and calls for his aunts. A shrieking breaks the silence in the home. A gun is fired, and…noir,radio,detective,clean,entertainment,family,friendly,mystery https://retro-otr.com/2026/04/nero-wolfe-the-tell-tale-ribbon-ep23-510330/ Wed, 01 Apr 2026 06:46:44 +0000 https://retro-otr.com/?p=32274 full 29:01 32274 keith@retro-otr.com (Keith Heltsley)noThough Nero is far from interested in taking on a new case, or leaving the comforts of home, Archie responds to a phone call. Jenkins is a little, dried up, old man who delivers a letter, but it hasn't come from the person it was addressed by. Archie seems to have been set on a wild goose chase. Has it all been a ruse to get Archie on the scene to witness a crime?Keith HeltsleyThough Nero is far from interested in taking on a new case, or leaving the comforts of home, Archie responds to a phone call. Jenkins is a little, dried up, old man who delivers a letter, but it hasn't come from the person it was addressed by. Archie seems to have been set on a wild goose chase. Has it all been a ruse to get Archie on the scene to witness a crime?noir,radio,detective,clean,entertainment,family,friendly,mystery https://retro-otr.com/2026/03/let-george-do-it-480920-the-hearse-was-painted-pink/ https://retro-otr.com/2026/03/let-george-do-it-480920-the-hearse-was-painted-pink/#comments Tue, 31 Mar 2026 13:25:13 +0000 https://retro-otr.com/?p=3809 https://retro-otr.com/2026/03/let-george-do-it-480920-the-hearse-was-painted-pink/feed/ 2 full 3809 keith@retro-otr.com (Keith Heltsley)noIf you’re ever up a blind alley, give George a call and give yourself a second chance. This time around George is called on to make love to a beautiful…Keith HeltsleyIf you’re ever up a blind alley, give George a call and give yourself a second chance. This time around George is called on to make love to a beautiful…noir,radio,detective,clean,entertainment,family,friendly,mystery https://retro-otr.com/2026/03/molle-mystery-theater-night-must-fall-460412/ Thu, 26 Mar 2026 11:21:33 +0000 https://retro-otr.com/?p=19846 full 19846 keith@retro-otr.com (Keith Heltsley)noIn a cottage in the woods, an elderly woman talks with her niece and companion about a body that was found nearby. Danny is a dapper, self-confident man, who talks…Keith HeltsleyIn a cottage in the woods, an elderly woman talks with her niece and companion about a body that was found nearby. Danny is a dapper, self-confident man, who talks…noir,radio,detective,clean,entertainment,family,friendly,mystery https://retro-otr.com/2026/03/mr-keen-the-eccentric-millionaire-murder-case-500413/ Wed, 25 Mar 2026 15:42:18 +0000 https://retro-otr.com/?p=6630 full 6630 keith@retro-otr.com (Keith Heltsley)noSpend the night in a spooky mansion with Mr Keane, and the eccentrics in the family to solve a murder mystery.Keith HeltsleySpend the night in a spooky mansion with Mr Keane, and the eccentrics in the family to solve a murder mystery.noir,radio,detective,clean,entertainment,family,friendly,mystery https://retro-otr.com/2026/03/nero-wolfe-the-final-page-ep22-510323/ Tue, 24 Mar 2026 06:49:10 +0000 https://retro-otr.com/?p=32256 full 29:07 32256 keith@retro-otr.com (Keith Heltsley)noArthur Murrow is an author who needs the chair bound detective, Nero Wolfe, to leave his orchids and beer, and come to his office. Nero gripes about the inconvenience of it all, Archie checks out the cute elevator operator, but when they arrive in the office, they find that Arthur Murrow has a knife in his back.Keith HeltsleyArthur Murrow is an author who needs the chair bound detective, Nero Wolfe, to leave his orchids and beer, and come to his office. Nero gripes about the inconvenience of it all, Archie checks out the cute elevator operator, but when they arrive in the office, they find that Arthur Murrow has a knife in his back.noir,radio,detective,clean,entertainment,family,friendly,mystery https://retro-otr.com/2026/03/nick-carter-death-after-dark-ep45-440219/ Thu, 19 Mar 2026 09:21:26 +0000 https://retro-otr.com/?p=43084 full 43084 keith@retro-otr.com (Keith Heltsley)noAn emergency reaches Nick Carter in the form of frantic teenagers and a strange tale of a missing friend. Betty and Bill were in the park when attackers made them…Keith HeltsleyAn emergency reaches Nick Carter in the form of frantic teenagers and a strange tale of a missing friend. Betty and Bill were in the park when attackers made them…noir,radio,detective,clean,entertainment,family,friendly,mystery https://retro-otr.com/2026/03/philip-marlowe-the-angry-eagle-ep80-500418/ Wed, 18 Mar 2026 15:41:45 +0000 https://retro-otr.com/?p=29476 full 29476 keith@retro-otr.com (Keith Heltsley)noAn old friend, and a boxing trainer drops a line to Philip Marlowe to help out with his latest boxer. As Marlowe goes to visit his pal Babe, we get…Keith HeltsleyAn old friend, and a boxing trainer drops a line to Philip Marlowe to help out with his latest boxer. As Marlowe goes to visit his pal Babe, we get…noir,radio,detective,clean,entertainment,family,friendly,mystery https://retro-otr.com/2026/03/rogues-gallery-house-of-fear-451115/ Tue, 17 Mar 2026 10:20:59 +0000 https://retro-otr.com/?p=18527 full 29:31 18527 keith@retro-otr.com (Keith Heltsley)noAfter a flashback to a murder in a swanky mansion, Rogue’s contact with an insurance agent covering a valuable diamond, provides the path to the mystery. Join Richard as he…Keith HeltsleyAfter a flashback to a murder in a swanky mansion, Rogue’s contact with an insurance agent covering a valuable diamond, provides the path to the mystery. Join Richard as he…noir,radio,detective,clean,entertainment,family,friendly,mystery https://retro-otr.com/2026/03/the-adventures-of-philip-marlowe-the-man-on-the-roof-ep78-500404/ Thu, 12 Mar 2026 15:46:12 +0000 https://retro-otr.com/?p=29411 full 29411 keith@retro-otr.com (Keith Heltsley)noOpening to an exciting scene of cops cornering a gunman on a rooftop, Philip Marlowe is on hand to tell how it all started. He took a job for a…Keith HeltsleyOpening to an exciting scene of cops cornering a gunman on a rooftop, Philip Marlowe is on hand to tell how it all started. He took a job for a…noir,radio,detective,clean,entertainment,family,friendly,mystery https://retro-otr.com/2026/03/the-adventures-of-sam-spade-the-battles-of-belvedere-ep149-490501/ Wed, 11 Mar 2026 14:22:11 +0000 https://retro-otr.com/?p=31718 full 24:51 31718 keith@retro-otr.com (Keith Heltsley)noBelvidere is an island, visible in the bay, and from Sam’s office. Met by an intriguing oriental girl, Sam meets her benefactor, and his new client, Mr. Battle. The artist…Keith HeltsleyBelvidere is an island, visible in the bay, and from Sam’s office. Met by an intriguing oriental girl, Sam meets her benefactor, and his new client, Mr. Battle. The artist…noir,radio,detective,clean,entertainment,family,friendly,mystery https://retro-otr.com/2026/03/sherlock-holmes-accidental-murderess-ep191-451126/ Tue, 10 Mar 2026 10:24:25 +0000 https://retro-otr.com/?p=35245 full 29:38 35245 keith@retro-otr.com (Keith Heltsley)noTaking a well-deserved rest, Holmes and Watson attended a Shakespearean festival. The beauty of the place is enough to make Holmes almost wish he was a man of wealth. The…Keith HeltsleyTaking a well-deserved rest, Holmes and Watson attended a Shakespearean festival. The beauty of the place is enough to make Holmes almost wish he was a man of wealth. The…noir,radio,detective,clean,entertainment,family,friendly,mystery https://retro-otr.com/2026/03/sherlock-holmes-double-zero-ep190-451119/ Thu, 05 Mar 2026 11:27:03 +0000 https://retro-otr.com/?p=35180 full 28:44 35180 keith@retro-otr.com (Keith Heltsley)noMen of all walks of life are attracted to the Riviera. The gambling tables of the casino serve as the back drop to Holmes, Watson, and a mystery that is…Keith HeltsleyMen of all walks of life are attracted to the Riviera. The gambling tables of the casino serve as the back drop to Holmes, Watson, and a mystery that is…noir,radio,detective,clean,entertainment,family,friendly,mystery https://retro-otr.com/2026/03/whitehall-1212-the-man-who-murdered-his-wife-511216/ Wed, 04 Mar 2026 07:41:30 +0000 https://retro-otr.com/?p=17713 full 17713 keith@retro-otr.com (Keith Heltsley)noAfter the Easter Blitz of 1941, a finding in the rubble has the inspectors of Scotland Yard on the scene. What evidence has raised the question of murder? It’ll still…Keith HeltsleyAfter the Easter Blitz of 1941, a finding in the rubble has the inspectors of Scotland Yard on the scene. What evidence has raised the question of murder? It’ll still…noir,radio,detective,clean,entertainment,family,friendly,mystery https://retro-otr.com/2026/03/yours-truly-johnny-dollar-the-harold-trandem-matter-ep49-500509/ Tue, 03 Mar 2026 16:43:35 +0000 https://retro-otr.com/?p=16518 full 16518 keith@retro-otr.com (Keith Heltsley)noThe man with the action-packed expense account, Johnny Dollar. Johnny pays a call at the estate of the wealthy Harold Trandom. An attempt on his life was made, and while…Keith HeltsleyThe man with the action-packed expense account, Johnny Dollar. Johnny pays a call at the estate of the wealthy Harold Trandom. An attempt on his life was made, and while…noir,radio,detective,clean,entertainment,family,friendly,mystery https://retro-otr.com/2026/02/rogues-gallery-little-drops-of-rain-ep18-451108/ Thu, 26 Feb 2026 11:20:34 +0000 https://retro-otr.com/?p=18525 full 30:22 152281048 18525 keith@retro-otr.com (Keith Heltsley)noRogue goes into flashback mode to tell how his date with Liza was interrupted. His crooning to the gal ends when a phone call draws him out to see a…Keith HeltsleyRogue goes into flashback mode to tell how his date with Liza was interrupted. His crooning to the gal ends when a phone call draws him out to see a…noir,radio,detective,clean,entertainment,family,friendly,mystery https://retro-otr.com/2026/02/the-adventures-of-sam-spade-edith-hamilton-ep147-490417/ Wed, 25 Feb 2026 15:26:46 +0000 https://retro-otr.com/?p=31708 full 24:40 31708 keith@retro-otr.com (Keith Heltsley)noRunning into an old psychiatrist friend, Sam takes a cold case crime to prove whether the doctor’s patient is as guilty as she feels she is. Sam is to extract…Keith HeltsleyRunning into an old psychiatrist friend, Sam takes a cold case crime to prove whether the doctor’s patient is as guilty as she feels she is. Sam is to extract…noir,radio,detective,clean,entertainment,family,friendly,mystery