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 Adam Graham is your guide as each week we present another episode of Dangerous Assignment, a 1949-53 radio starring Brian Donlevy as Steve Mitchell, a troubleshooter who throws into danger all around the world in stories of mystery and international intrigue.Copyright Adam Graham Art Drama & Plays Entertainment & Performing Arts
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  • Dangerous Assignment: Family Squabble

    Dangerous Assignment: Family Squabble
    Feb 14 2024
    Today's Mystery: Steve goes to the Belgian congo to resolve a family dispute between two women that's threatened the U.S. access to a strategic mineral mine.

    Original Radio Broadcast Date: February 11, 1953

    Originated in HollywoodStars: Brian Donlevy as Steve Mitchell, Herb Butterfield as the Commissioner, Peter Leeds, Tony Barrett, Ben Wright, Betty Lou Gerson.

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    Patreon Supporter of the Day: Shiralee-Patreon Supporter since March 2018

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    33 mins
  • Dangeorus Assignment: Arnold Freed Kidnapped

    Dangeorus Assignment: Arnold Freed Kidnapped
    Jan 14 2026
    Today's Mystery:Steve goes to Greece, where he's to follow the trail of phony documents in hopes of finding a kidnapped American scientist.

    Original Radio Broadcast Date: February 4, 1953

    Originating in Hollywood

    Starring: Brian Donlevy as Steve Mitchell; Herb Butterfield as the Commissioner; Jan Arvan; Paul Dubov; Paul Frees; Ramsay Hill; Tony Barrett

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    Patreon Supporter of the Day: Tom, Patreon Supporter Since April 2019

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    29 mins
  • Dangerous Assignment: The Hunt for Charon

    Dangerous Assignment: The Hunt for Charon
    Jan 7 2026
    Today's Mystery:Steve goes to Mexico to follow a clue to a dangerous international killer.

    Original Radio Broadcast Date: January 28, 1953

    Originating in HollywoodStarring: Brian Donlevy as Steve Mitchell; Herb Butterfield as the Commissioner; Dan Riss; Tony Barrett; Eve McVeagh; Herb Butterfield; Herb Ellis; Jan Arvan

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    Patreon Supporter of the Day: Corey, Since March 2018

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    30 mins
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