Join us this week on Vintage Classic Radio for an evening of gripping detective stories. We kick off with "Jack of Clubs," an enthralling episode from the renowned detective radio show "Pat Novak for Hire," originally broadcast on February 20th, 1949. In this thrilling installment, Pat Novak, a tough private eye with a knack for finding trouble, is hired by a mysterious woman named Loretta Devlin. She claims that her husband, Joe, has disappeared after getting involved in a dangerous poker game. As Novak delves deeper into the case, he uncovers a web of deceit, double-crossing, and murder, where no one can be trusted. Will Novak be able to solve the mystery and locate Joe Devlin before it's too late? Tune in to find out. Starring Jack Webb as Pat Novak, this gripping radio drama will keep you on the edge of your seat until the very end. "Pat Novak for Hire" was a gritty detective radio show set in San Francisco, following the tough private eye Pat Novak as he tackled dangerous cases in the city's seedy underbelly.
After that, get ready for "The Purloined Ruby" from "The New Adventures of Sherlock Holmes," featuring the iconic duo Basil Rathbone as Sherlock Holmes and Nigel Bruce as Dr. John Watson. In this captivating episode, Holmes is approached by a distraught client, Lady Margaret Carstairs, whose precious ruby has been stolen aboard a luxury train. With his razor-sharp intellect and unparalleled deductive skills, Holmes embarks on a thrilling investigation to uncover the identity of the cunning thief. As the plot thickens, Holmes must unravel a complex web of suspects, alibis, and hidden motives to solve the perplexing case. Will the great detective be able to recover the stolen ruby and bring the culprit to justice? Don't miss this classic tale of intrigue and suspense. "The New Adventures of Sherlock Holmes" was a beloved radio show bringing Sir Arthur Conan Doyle's famous detective to life, featuring Basil Rathbone as the brilliant Sherlock Holmes and Nigel Bruce as his loyal companion, Dr. John Watson. Together, they solved intriguing mysteries in Victorian and early 20th-century England.
Don't miss Vintage Classic Radio's Tuesday Night Detectives every Tuesday evening, featuring back-to-back episodes of the finest detective radio dramas from the 1930s through the 1960s.
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