• The Great Detectives Present the Man Called X (Old Time Radio)

  • By: Adam Graham
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The Great Detectives Present the Man Called X (Old Time Radio)

By: Adam Graham
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  • Before there was James Bond, I Spy, or Danger Man, there was The Man Called X.

    The Man Called X began during the latter part of World War II as the founding of the O.S.S. sparked public interest in espionage, spies, and secret missions. The series outlasted the war and starred Herbert Marshall as the Man Called X (aka Ken Thurston) traveling the world to troubleshoot threats to peace, the security of the U.S., and the world into the 1950s.

    In his journeys, Thurston was joined by a criminal and conman Pegon Zellschmidt (Hans Conreid and then Leon Belasco) who would assist Thurston but also often would sell him out to the bad guys before eventually helping him in the end.

    The series began as a summer replacement in 1944 over CBS and was picked up for 26 26-week run over the Blue Network (which later became ABC) in the fall of 1944. It was then brought back for summer runs over NBC in 1945 and 46, before landing back at CBS for a seventy-eight week run from 1947-48. After two years off the air, the series returned to NBC for its final two seasons where it aired along with the similar Dangerous Assignment. The concept was revived as a syndicated TV show starring Barry Sullivan in 1956.

    Your host Adam Graham is your guide through all circulating episodes. This series originally aired as part of The Great Detectives of Old TIme Radio from 2020-2023
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Episodes
  • Man Called X: Into Berlin

    Man Called X: Into Berlin
    Dec 27 2024
    Original Release Date: April 8, 2020

    The Man Called X heads to Berlin to ensure that a Nazi isn’t able to escape justice before the allies arrive.

    Original Air Date: March 3, 1945

    Remember the name http://johnnydollarair.com when you plan your travel.

    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
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    38 mins
  • Man Called X: Stolen Diamonds

    Man Called X: Stolen Diamonds
    Dec 20 2024
    A jeweler comes to Ken and reveals that he’s received two priceless industrial diamonds that are going to be sent to the Nazis if the Man Called X can’t stop him.

    Original Air Date: November 25, 1944

    Remember the name http://johnnydollarair.com when you plan your travel.

    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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    36 mins
  • The Man Called X: My Sweet Misses Me

    The Man Called X: My Sweet Misses Me
    Dec 13 2024
    Ken sees an old friend in a music shop, and then follows him home to find him murdered. This leads Ken to Bulgaria.

    Original Air Date: October 7, 1944

    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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    34 mins

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