The Adventures of Ellery Queen
Step into the world of one of radio’s most beloved intellectual sleuths. Ellery Queen—a celebrated mystery writer who also solves real crimes alongside his father, police inspector Richard Queen—brought a unique blend of clever puzzles and warm family dynamics to the airwaves. This collection captures 19 classic episodes from the classic CBS series, spanning from 1943 to 1948. The shows debuted on June 18, 1939, and quickly became a favorite for listeners who loved a good whodunit that challenged them to play along. With over 8 hours of audio, these vintage broadcasts offer a rich listening experience for collectors and newcomers alike.
Collection Highlights
- Includes classic episodes like “The Singing Rat” (January 9, 1943), “The World Series Crime” (October 2, 1943), and “The Vanishing Magician” (November 6, 1943)—each a masterfully told mystery from the golden age of radio.
- Experience the famous “Challenge to the Listener” gimmick, where a celebrity guest is interviewed and asked for their solution just before Ellery reveals the killer—a clever radio adaptation of the print series’ “Challenge to the Reader.”
- Offers a captivating mix of adventure, detective work, and mystery-horror, with episodes ranging from circus train murders to diamond thefts, all solved by Ellery’s sharp intellect and his father’s police connections.
- A must-have for fans of classic detective fiction and Old Time Radio, showcasing the enduring appeal of Dannay and Lee’s iconic character who was designed as a more approachable, less hard-boiled sleuth than many pulp heroes of the era.
Track Listing
Show all 38 tracks (8 hours, 49 min)
- Ellery Queen 430109 107 Singing Rat
- Ellery Queen 430327 118 Circus Train
- Ellery Queen 431002 145 World Series Crime
- Ellery Queen 431106 150 Vanishing Magician
- Ellery Queen 440115 160 Mischief Maker
- Ellery Queen 440122 161 Scarecrow And Snowman
- Ellery Queen 440415 173 Dead Mans Cavern
- Ellery Queen 440715 186 Foul Tip
- Ellery Queen 450801 237 Nick Knife
- Ellery Queen 451107 249 Message In Red
- Ellery Queen 460327 269 Armchair Detective
- Ellery Queen 470212 Green Gorillas
- Ellery Queen 470907 326 Number Thirty One
- Ellery Queen 471127 329 Saga Of Ruffy Rux
- Ellery Queen 471204 330 Man In Street
- Ellery Queen 480115 336 Terrified Man
- Ellery Queen 480429 351 Three Frogs
- Ellery Queen 480506 352 One Diamond
- Ellery Queen Nikki Porter, Suspect
- Ellery Queen 430109 107 Singing Rat
- Ellery Queen 430327 118 Circus Train
- Ellery Queen 431002 145 World Series Crime
- Ellery Queen 431106 150 Vanishing Magician
- Ellery Queen 440115 160 Mischief Maker
- Ellery Queen 440122 161 Scarecrow And Snowman
- Ellery Queen 440415 173 Dead Mans Cavern
- Ellery Queen 440715 186 Foul Tip
- Ellery Queen 450801 237 Nick Knife
- Ellery Queen 451107 249 Message In Red
- Ellery Queen 460327 269 Armchair Detective
- Ellery Queen 470212 Green Gorillas
- Ellery Queen 470907 326 Number Thirty One
- Ellery Queen 471127 329 Saga Of Ruffy Rux
- Ellery Queen 471204 330 Man In Street
- Ellery Queen 480115 336 Terrified Man
- Ellery Queen 480429 351 Three Frogs
- Ellery Queen 480506 352 One Diamond
- Ellery Queen Nikki Porter, Suspect
