Box 13

Blackmail Is Murder

English · Mystery & Thriller, Action & Adventure, Radio

Dan Holiday, a former newspaper reporter turned mystery novelist, places an unusual advertisement: “Adventure wanted—will go anywhere, do anything.” The ad brings him a steady stream of cases, drawing him into the troubles of people who need an investigator willing to take on the unexpected.

Each episode follows Holiday as he pursues a new assignment, gathering clues and questioning the people involved. Alan Ladd stars as Holiday, with Sylvia Picker as his secretary, Suzy. The stories combine mystery and adventure with the brisk, direct style of a radio detective drama.

Holiday’s work takes him into a varied world of suspicious circumstances, hidden motives, and dangerous situations. The series’ appeal lies in its resourceful lead, its changing cases, and the satisfying process of following an investigation unfold through dialogue and sound. This episode is titled “Blackmail Is Murder.”

This recording is part of the Old Time Radio collection.