https://retro-otr.com Sharing family friendly entertainment through old time radio, and more. Sat, 11 Jul 2026 20:53:39 +0000 en-US hourly 1 https://wordpress.org/?v=7.0.2 Keith Heltsley no episodic podcast https://retro-otr.com/wp-content/uploads/powerpress/rotr-logo.jpg https://retro-otr.com/channel/detective/ TV-G 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/2026/07/tales-of-the-texas-rangers-play-for-keeps-ep9-500902/ https://retro-otr.com/2026/07/tales-of-the-texas-rangers-play-for-keeps-ep9-500902/#respond Fri, 24 Jul 2026 15:41:21 +0000 https://retro-otr.com/?p=25125 https://retro-otr.com/2026/07/tales-of-the-texas-rangers-play-for-keeps-ep9-500902/feed/ 0 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/ https://retro-otr.com/2026/07/yours-truly-johnny-dollar-the-carisio-diamond-matter-ep52-500608/#respond Thu, 23 Jul 2026 15:41:38 +0000 https://retro-otr.com/?p=17018 https://retro-otr.com/2026/07/yours-truly-johnny-dollar-the-carisio-diamond-matter-ep52-500608/feed/ 0 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/ https://retro-otr.com/2026/07/21st-precinct-body-found-in-sewer-531124-021/#respond Wed, 22 Jul 2026 08:40:01 +0000 https://retro-otr.com/?p=32729 https://retro-otr.com/2026/07/21st-precinct-body-found-in-sewer-531124-021/feed/ 0 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/ https://retro-otr.com/2026/07/black-museum-the-leather-bag-ep23-520605/#respond Tue, 21 Jul 2026 07:43:10 +0000 https://retro-otr.com/?p=15958 https://retro-otr.com/2026/07/black-museum-the-leather-bag-ep23-520605/feed/ 0 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/ https://retro-otr.com/2026/07/boston-blackie-fifty-thousand-dollars-in-bonds-to-be-divided-490209/#respond Fri, 17 Jul 2026 14:22:31 +0000 https://retro-otr.com/?p=6376 https://retro-otr.com/2026/07/boston-blackie-fifty-thousand-dollars-in-bonds-to-be-divided-490209/feed/ 0 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/ https://retro-otr.com/2026/07/casey-crime-photographer-the-piggy-bank-robbery-480129/#respond Wed, 15 Jul 2026 13:20:31 +0000 https://retro-otr.com/?p=16808 https://retro-otr.com/2026/07/casey-crime-photographer-the-piggy-bank-robbery-480129/feed/ 0 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/ https://retro-otr.com/2026/07/crime-club-murder-on-margin-470522/#respond Tue, 14 Jul 2026 12:20:50 +0000 https://retro-otr.com/?p=8890 https://retro-otr.com/2026/07/crime-club-murder-on-margin-470522/feed/ 0 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