• The Great Detectives Present Philo Vance (Old Time Radio)

  • By: Adam Graham
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The Great Detectives Present Philo Vance (Old Time Radio)

By: Adam Graham
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  • Philo Vance was created by S.S. Van Dine (the pen name of Willard Huntington Wright). Vance first appeared in the novel The Benson Murder Case, which was published in 1925. Twelve novels were published over fourteen years. He was introduced as a wealthy young dabbler in many fields who added solving crime to his many other interests. His friend, District Attorney Markham came to rely on him to solve difficult murders, while Sergeant Heath of the Homicide Squad had little choice but to tolerate him.

    The character gained new life and popularity in film. William Powell played Vance in four films, but the character was portrayed by a variety of actors including Basil Rathbone, Paul Lukas, and Warren William. Philo Vance came to radio starring John Emery from 1943-45. In the Summer of 1945, NBC released a Summer replacement series starring Jose Ferrer as Vance. In 1946, radio and television syndication king Frederic Ziv began producing a series starring radio veteran Jackson Beck as Vance that produced more than 100 episodes.

    Adam Graham is your guide through all circulating episodes of Philo Vance including the single circulating episode of the Emery series, two episodes of the Ferrer series, and more than 90 episodes of the Ziv series. This series is part of The Great Detectives of Old Time Radio podcast which features a different detective program each day.
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Episodes
  • Philo Vance: The Bulletin Murder Case

    Philo Vance: The Bulletin Murder Case
    Dec 27 2024
    Original Release Date: December 9, 2021

    A newspaperwoman is murdered while on her way to interview Philo Vance.

    Original Air Date: December 19, 1946


    Support the show monthly at https://patreon.greatdetectives.net

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

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

    GIve us a call at 208-991-4783

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    39 mins
  • Philo Vance: The Argus Murder Case

    Philo Vance: The Argus Murder Case
    Dec 20 2024
    Original Release Date: December 2, 2021

    A man asks Philo Vance to find his wife, who was supposed to be on a gambling ship.

    Original Air Date: December 12, 1946


    Support the show monthly at https://patreon.greatdetectives.net

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

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

    GIve us a call at 208-991-4783

    Take the listener survey at https://survey.greatdetectives.net

    Check out all our social media links and connect with us at https://www.greatdetectives.net
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    41 mins
  • Philo Vance: The Blue Lady Murder Case

    Philo Vance: The Blue Lady Murder Case
    Dec 13 2024
    Original Release Date: November 17, 2021

    Vance and Markham are warned that a beautiful lady gangster is going to be moving in on the city’s rackets.

    Original Air Date: November 28, 1946

    Support the show monthly at https://patreon.greatdetectives.net

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

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

    Give us a call at 208-991-4783

    Take the listener survey at https://survey.greatdetectives.net

    Check out our social media at https://www.greatdetectives.net
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    34 mins

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