https://retro-otr.com Sharing family friendly entertainment through old time radio, and more. Mon, 20 Apr 2026 22:59:17 +0000 en-US hourly 1 https://wordpress.org/?v=6.9.4 Keith Heltsley no episodic podcast https://retro-otr.com/wp-content/uploads/powerpress/rotr-logo.jpg https://retro-otr.com/channel/detective/ TV-G Daily 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/2026/05/nero-wolfe-a-slight-case-of-perjury-ep24-510406/ https://retro-otr.com/2026/05/nero-wolfe-a-slight-case-of-perjury-ep24-510406/#respond Fri, 01 May 2026 06:46:23 +0000 https://retro-otr.com/?p=32320 https://retro-otr.com/2026/05/nero-wolfe-a-slight-case-of-perjury-ep24-510406/feed/ 0 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/ https://retro-otr.com/2026/04/nick-carter-dead-witnesses-ep46-440226/#respond Thu, 30 Apr 2026 11:21:17 +0000 https://retro-otr.com/?p=43168 https://retro-otr.com/2026/04/nick-carter-dead-witnesses-ep46-440226/feed/ 0 full 29:11 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/ https://retro-otr.com/2026/04/philip-marlowe-the-high-collared-caper-ep81-500425/#respond Wed, 29 Apr 2026 15:43:42 +0000 https://retro-otr.com/?p=29516 https://retro-otr.com/2026/04/philip-marlowe-the-high-collared-caper-ep81-500425/feed/ 0 full 29:54 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/ https://retro-otr.com/2026/04/rogues-gallery-little-old-lady-ep24-451129/#respond Tue, 28 Apr 2026 10:24:53 +0000 https://retro-otr.com/?p=18529 https://retro-otr.com/2026/04/rogues-gallery-little-old-lady-ep24-451129/feed/ 0 full 29:33 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/ https://retro-otr.com/2026/04/the-adventures-of-sam-spade-the-overjord-caper-ep154-490605/#respond Fri, 24 Apr 2026 14:26:59 +0000 https://retro-otr.com/?p=31768 https://retro-otr.com/2026/04/the-adventures-of-sam-spade-the-overjord-caper-ep154-490605/feed/ 0 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/ https://retro-otr.com/2026/04/sherlock-holmes-murder-in-the-casbah-ep192-451203/#respond Thu, 23 Apr 2026 10:25:10 +0000 https://retro-otr.com/?p=35262 https://retro-otr.com/2026/04/sherlock-holmes-murder-in-the-casbah-ep192-451203/feed/ 0 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/ https://retro-otr.com/2026/04/whitehall1212-case-of-the-late-mrs-harvey-520217/#respond Wed, 22 Apr 2026 07:43:57 +0000 https://retro-otr.com/?p=35079 https://retro-otr.com/2026/04/whitehall1212-case-of-the-late-mrs-harvey-520217/feed/ 0 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/ https://retro-otr.com/2026/04/yours-truly-johnny-dollar-the-sidney-rykoff-matter-rehearsal-500516/#respond Tue, 21 Apr 2026 15:43:12 +0000 https://retro-otr.com/?p=16657 https://retro-otr.com/2026/04/yours-truly-johnny-dollar-the-sidney-rykoff-matter-rehearsal-500516/feed/ 0 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/ Wed, 15 Apr 2026 14:23:20 +0000 https://retro-otr.com/?p=3387 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 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/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 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 https://retro-otr.com/2026/02/sherlock-holmes-the-speckled-band-ep189-451112/ https://retro-otr.com/2026/02/sherlock-holmes-the-speckled-band-ep189-451112/#comments Tue, 24 Feb 2026 11:23:41 +0000 https://retro-otr.com/?p=35135 https://retro-otr.com/2026/02/sherlock-holmes-the-speckled-band-ep189-451112/feed/ 3 full 29:23 35135 keith@retro-otr.com (Keith Heltsley)noOn a rainy day in 1883, Watson had just finished his breakfast, when Holmes surprises him while in disguise. On the streets as a ragged Begger, he has learned the…Keith HeltsleyOn a rainy day in 1883, Watson had just finished his breakfast, when Holmes surprises him while in disguise. On the streets as a ragged Begger, he has learned the…noir,radio,detective,clean,entertainment,family,friendly,mystery https://retro-otr.com/2026/02/whitehall-1212-the-case-of-maggie-roulinson-ep26-520525/ Thu, 19 Feb 2026 08:43:46 +0000 https://retro-otr.com/?p=44320 full 44320 keith@retro-otr.com (Keith Heltsley)noA doctor’s instrument case, and a pair of child’s rompers help solve today’s most baffling case. In voiceover the details of a gruesome murder are described. Parcels have been discovered…Keith HeltsleyA doctor’s instrument case, and a pair of child’s rompers help solve today’s most baffling case. In voiceover the details of a gruesome murder are described. Parcels have been discovered…noir,radio,detective,clean,entertainment,family,friendly,mystery https://retro-otr.com/2026/02/yours-truly-johnny-dollar-the-abel-tackitt-matter-ep47-500502/ Wed, 18 Feb 2026 16:45:03 +0000 https://retro-otr.com/?p=16285 full 16285 keith@retro-otr.com (Keith Heltsley)noAnother rehearsal, and though the musical score may be missing, the drama is all intact. The job begins in the blue light district, and sends Johnny on his way to…Keith HeltsleyAnother rehearsal, and though the musical score may be missing, the drama is all intact. The job begins in the blue light district, and sends Johnny on his way to…noir,radio,detective,clean,entertainment,family,friendly,mystery https://retro-otr.com/2026/02/21st-precinct-the-ledge-ep54-540721/ Tue, 17 Feb 2026 10:40:36 +0000 https://retro-otr.com/?p=17700 full 26:15 17700 keith@retro-otr.com (Keith Heltsley)noAnother where the audio is short, and has no ending, sorry. Captain Canelli gets right to business as he tells us in voiceover about the day in the precinct. A…Keith HeltsleyAnother where the audio is short, and has no ending, sorry. Captain Canelli gets right to business as he tells us in voiceover about the day in the precinct. A…noir,radio,detective,clean,entertainment,family,friendly,mystery https://retro-otr.com/2026/02/boston-blackie-spy-ring-alice-manleder-dead-or-alive-ep7-44-08-04/ Thu, 12 Feb 2026 10:23:37 +0000 https://retro-otr.com/?p=4903 full 4903 keith@retro-otr.com (Keith Heltsley)noA radio message arrives in the cockpit of an airplane. The pilot is informed that a wanted criminal is aboard, Boston Blackie. A woman is certain that Blackie stole from…Keith HeltsleyA radio message arrives in the cockpit of an airplane. The pilot is informed that a wanted criminal is aboard, Boston Blackie. A woman is certain that Blackie stole from…noir,radio,detective,clean,entertainment,family,friendly,mystery https://retro-otr.com/2026/02/box-13-killer-at-large-490619/ Wed, 11 Feb 2026 15:21:01 +0000 https://retro-otr.com/?p=9185 full 26:30 9185 keith@retro-otr.com (Keith Heltsley)noAn unusual request lands in box 13, a request for Dan to kill the letter writer. Is it just some kind of a prank? Dan goes to visit the man…Keith HeltsleyAn unusual request lands in box 13, a request for Dan to kill the letter writer. Is it just some kind of a prank? Dan goes to visit the man…noir,radio,detective,clean,entertainment,family,friendly,mystery https://retro-otr.com/2026/02/casey-crime-photographer-the-serpent-goddess-471204/ Tue, 10 Feb 2026 13:24:24 +0000 https://retro-otr.com/?p=15653 full 18407 keith@retro-otr.com (Keith Heltsley)noCasey and Ann go to interview a pair of explorers who have hit it big in the jungles of South America. In trying to clear up tales of snakes, a…Keith HeltsleyCasey and Ann go to interview a pair of explorers who have hit it big in the jungles of South America. In trying to clear up tales of snakes, a…noir,radio,detective,clean,entertainment,family,friendly,mystery https://retro-otr.com/2026/02/boston-blackie-the-manletter-bank-case-aka-fifty-hunter-street-ep2-440630/ Fri, 06 Feb 2026 10:21:46 +0000 https://retro-otr.com/?p=5020 full 5020 keith@retro-otr.com (Keith Heltsley)noMr. Manletter, a big city businessman is called with a notice to pay off on his loan, or be forced to be foreclosed on. He refuses to call Boston Blackie,…Keith HeltsleyMr. Manletter, a big city businessman is called with a notice to pay off on his loan, or be forced to be foreclosed on. He refuses to call Boston Blackie,…noir,radio,detective,clean,entertainment,family,friendly,mystery https://retro-otr.com/2026/02/box-13-the-dead-man-walks-490612/ Thu, 05 Feb 2026 15:20:20 +0000 https://retro-otr.com/?p=9035 full 26:31 9035 keith@retro-otr.com (Keith Heltsley)noDan gets a new mission when a woman from the poor side of town needs him to act as a private eye for her. He goes to the shady side…Keith HeltsleyDan gets a new mission when a woman from the poor side of town needs him to act as a private eye for her. He goes to the shady side…noir,radio,detective,clean,entertainment,family,friendly,mystery https://retro-otr.com/2026/02/casey-crime-photographer-too-many-angels-471113/ Wed, 04 Feb 2026 13:24:27 +0000 https://retro-otr.com/?p=15281 full 15281 keith@retro-otr.com (Keith Heltsley)noIn the Blue Note, Ann is having her place painted and is hoping Casey will take her out. He does, and even takes their bar tending friend, Ethylbert, out to…Keith HeltsleyIn the Blue Note, Ann is having her place painted and is hoping Casey will take her out. He does, and even takes their bar tending friend, Ethylbert, out to…noir,radio,detective,clean,entertainment,family,friendly,mystery https://retro-otr.com/2026/02/crime-club-a-deed-indeed-470821/ Tue, 03 Feb 2026 13:23:11 +0000 https://retro-otr.com/?p=10767 full 10767 keith@retro-otr.com (Keith Heltsley)noA story of a nightclub that was operated by death. Mark gets word that he inherits a nightclub. His wife doesn’t share the dream. She expects the Locust Club to…Keith HeltsleyA story of a nightclub that was operated by death. Mark gets word that he inherits a nightclub. His wife doesn’t share the dream. She expects the Locust Club to…noir,radio,detective,clean,entertainment,family,friendly,mystery https://retro-otr.com/2026/02/danger-doctor-danfield-snowbound-461201/ Mon, 02 Feb 2026 12:20:52 +0000 https://retro-otr.com/?p=16242 full 16242 keith@retro-otr.com (Keith Heltsley)noThe show opens right up to a song that Doctor Danfield and Rusty Fairfax are enjoying at a Western dude ranch. Who would have thought that a ranch in Southern…Keith HeltsleyThe show opens right up to a song that Doctor Danfield and Rusty Fairfax are enjoying at a Western dude ranch. Who would have thought that a ranch in Southern…noir,radio,detective,clean,entertainment,family,friendly,mystery https://retro-otr.com/2026/01/dragnet-the-big-chet-560410/ Thu, 29 Jan 2026 12:42:13 +0000 https://retro-otr.com/?p=15843 full 29:50 15843 keith@retro-otr.com (Keith Heltsley)noJoe Friday is working the Robbery Detail. He and partner Frank Smith talk about some of the pressure the robberies in town are putting on the police to get this…Keith HeltsleyJoe Friday is working the Robbery Detail. He and partner Frank Smith talk about some of the pressure the robberies in town are putting on the police to get this…noir,radio,detective,clean,entertainment,family,friendly,mystery https://retro-otr.com/2026/01/let-george-do-it-the-lady-in-distress-490425/ Wed, 28 Jan 2026 15:20:42 +0000 https://retro-otr.com/?p=7983 full 7983 keith@retro-otr.com (Keith Heltsley)noA frightened showgirl writes to George, afraid that her first real break in the business will be her last. Since George is away, Brooksie listens to the distressed woman. The…Keith HeltsleyA frightened showgirl writes to George, afraid that her first real break in the business will be her last. Since George is away, Brooksie listens to the distressed woman. The…noir,radio,detective,clean,entertainment,family,friendly,mystery https://retro-otr.com/2026/01/molle-mystery-theater-murder-in-the-city-hall-460405/ Tue, 27 Jan 2026 12:20:59 +0000 https://retro-otr.com/?p=19844 full 19844 keith@retro-otr.com (Keith Heltsley)noA police detective who is rejoining the force after being forced to take time away, now has to investigate the murder of his friend who was a judge. Early evidence…Keith HeltsleyA police detective who is rejoining the force after being forced to take time away, now has to investigate the murder of his friend who was a judge. Early evidence…noir,radio,detective,clean,entertainment,family,friendly,mystery https://retro-otr.com/2026/01/mr-keen-441214-the-nightmare-murder-case/ Thu, 22 Jan 2026 10:20:47 +0000 https://retro-otr.com/?p=3853 full 3853 keith@retro-otr.com (Keith Heltsley)noAs Mr. Keen and his assistant do office chores, his secretary is late, and has a mysterious story to tell. She brings in a neighbor who is sure that her…Keith HeltsleyAs Mr. Keen and his assistant do office chores, his secretary is late, and has a mysterious story to tell. She brings in a neighbor who is sure that her…noir,radio,detective,clean,entertainment,family,friendly,mystery https://retro-otr.com/2026/01/nero-wolfe-midnightride-ep21-510316/ Wed, 21 Jan 2026 07:43:24 +0000 https://retro-otr.com/?p=32217 full 28:59 32217 keith@retro-otr.com (Keith Heltsley)noDoing a professional courtesy for a doctor friend, Archie Goodwin and Nero Wolfe take their midnight ride to help him out. Have they just witnessed a murder over the phone? Who is Gloria? Comparing notes with the doctor, they find they've had the same phone call, from Gloria Farnsworth, a classmate of the doctor. Nero has long lost interest in the matter by the time the cops come calling.Keith HeltsleyDoing a professional courtesy for a doctor friend, Archie Goodwin and Nero Wolfe take their midnight ride to help him out. Have they just witnessed a murder over the phone? Who is Gloria? Comparing notes with the doctor, they find they've had the same phone call, from Gloria Farnsworth, a classmate of the doctor. Nero has long lost interest in the matter by the time the cops come calling.noir,radio,detective,clean,entertainment,family,friendly,mystery https://retro-otr.com/2026/01/nick-carter-missing-harold-ascort-ep44-440212/ Tue, 20 Jan 2026 10:21:47 +0000 https://retro-otr.com/?p=42696 full 42696 keith@retro-otr.com (Keith Heltsley)noA wealthy family finds trouble when their young son is kidnapped. All Nick Carter has to go on; is the handwritten ransom note. Clues soon led to a hotel, and…Keith HeltsleyA wealthy family finds trouble when their young son is kidnapped. All Nick Carter has to go on; is the handwritten ransom note. Clues soon led to a hotel, and…noir,radio,detective,clean,entertainment,family,friendly,mystery