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The Saint Presented by the Great Detectives of Old Time Radio

The Saint Presented by the Great Detectives of Old Time Radio

By: Adam Graham
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The Saint "The Robin Hood of Modern Crime" much like Boston Blackie was introduced a thief who robbed from the ungodly. By the 1940s, he'd mostly reformed and came to radio as a crime solver. Enjoy every episode featuring Hollywood legend Vincent Price along with episodes starring Tom Conway and Barry Sullivan.2014-2015 Commentary Art Entertainment & Performing Arts
Episodes
  • The Saint: The Corpse Said Ouch

    The Saint: The Corpse Said Ouch
    Jun 29 2026
    Today's Mystery: A frantic young woman arrives at Simon Templar's apartment in the middle of the night insisting she's dead—and the morning newspaper appears to prove it. When The Saint discovers a murdered woman wearing her distinctive coat, he sets out to learn who the victim really was and whether the killer's intended target is still alive.

    Original Radio Broadcast Date: August 6, 1950

    Originating from Hollywood

    Starring: Vincent Price as Simon Templar

    Also featuring Shirley Mitchell, Viola Vaughn, Larry Dobkin, Lou Merrill, Anthony Barrett, and Jack Moyles

    Script by Louis Vittes

    Music composed and conducted by Vaughn Dexter

    Produced by James L. Saphier

    Directed by Helen Mack

    Announcer: Don Stanley

    Support the show monthly at patreon.greatdetectives.net

    Patreon Supporter of the Day: Adrian, Patreon supporter since January 2020

    Support the show on a one-time basis at support.greatdetectives.net

    Mail a donation to: Adam Graham, PO Box 15913, Boise, Idaho 83715

    Take the listener survey at survey.greatdetectives.net

    Give us a call at 208-991-4783

    Follow us on Instagram at instagram.com/greatdetectives

    Follow us on Twitter/X at twitter.com/radiodetectives
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    34 mins
  • The Saint: The Case of the Previewed Crime

    The Saint: The Case of the Previewed Crime
    Jun 22 2026
    Today's Mystery: A mysterious intruder awakens Simon Templar in the middle of the night to describe what appears to be the perfect murder. When the wealthy financier at the center of the tale dies exactly as predicted, The Saint finds himself investigating a case where revenge, greed, and murder may not be what they seem.

    Original Radio Broadcast Date: July 30, 1950

    Originating from Hollywood

    Starring: Vincent Price as Simon Templar

    Also featuring Jeanne Bates, Lou Merrill, Fred Howard, Jack Edwards Jr., and Larry DobkinScript by Louis VittesMusic composed and conducted by Vaughn Dexter

    Produced by James L. Saphier

    Directed by Helen MackAnnouncer: Don Stanley

    Support the show monthly at patreon.greatdetectives.net

    Patreon Supporter of the Day: Burke, Patreon supporter since March 2025

    Support the show on a one-time basis at support.greatdetectives.net

    Mail a donation to: Adam Graham, PO Box 15913, Boise, Idaho 83715

    Take the listener survey at survey.greatdetectives.net

    Give us a call at 208-991-4783

    Follow us on Instagram at instagram.com/greatdetectives

    Follow us on Twitter/X at twitter.com/radiodetectives
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    34 mins
  • The Saint: The Frightened Author

    The Saint: The Frightened Author
    Jun 15 2026
    Today's Mystery: Mystery writer Randy Patterson fears that characters from his latest novel may be planning to make his fictional murder plot a reality. As Simon Templar investigates a jealous boxing manager, a heavyweight contender, and a glamorous wife caught in the middle, a real murder turns suspicion in every direction.

    Original Radio Broadcast Date: July 23, 1950

    Originating from Hollywood

    Starred: Vincent Price as Simon Templar.Also featuring Betty Lou Gerson, Barney Phillips, Stanley Farrar, Edmund MacDonald, and Tom Brown.

    Script by Jerome Epstein. Music composed and conducted by Von Dexter.

    Produced by James L. Saphier.

    Directed by Helen Mack. Announcer: Don Stanley.

    Support the show monthly at patreon.greatdetectives.net

    Patreon Supporter of the Day: Charles, Patreon supporter since July 2020.

    Support the show on a one-time basis at support.greatdetectives.net

    Mail a donation to: Adam Graham, PO Box 15913, Boise, Idaho 83715

    Take the listener survey at survey.greatdetectives.net

    Give us a call 208-991-4783

    Follow us on Instagram at instagram.com/greatdetectives

    Become one of our friends on Facebook at facebook.com/radiodetectives

    Follow us on Twitter/X at twitter.com/radiodetectives
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    33 mins
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