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Adam Graham is your guide as each week we present another episode of Dangerous Assignment, a 1949-53 radio starring Brian Donlevy as Steve Mitchell, a troubleshooter who throws into danger all around the world in stories of mystery and international intrigue.Copyright Adam Graham Art Drama & Plays Entertainment & Performing Arts
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  • Dangerous Assignment: Picking up a Bomb

    Dangerous Assignment: Picking up a Bomb
    May 27 2026
    Original Release Date: June 19, 2024

    Today's Mystery: Steve is called to Saigon when a reporter tried to blackmail him into carrying a suitcase containing a bomb.

    Original Radio Broadcast Date:July 8, 1953

    Originated in HollywoodStars: Brian Donlevy as Steve Mitchell, Herb Butterfield as the Commissioner, Jack Moyles, Jan Arvann, Hal Girard, Ted de Corsia

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

    Patreon Supporter of the Day: Robert, Patreon Supporter since March 2024

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

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    31 mins
  • Dangerous Assignment: Find Anthony Targu

    Dangerous Assignment: Find Anthony Targu
    May 20 2026
    Today's Mystery:Steve travels to Montreal to investigate the supposed death of notorious racketeer Anthony Targu and the mysterious disappearance of Dr. Franklin Dorberg, a well-known plastic surgeon.

    Original Radio Broadcast Date: July 1, 1953

    Originating in Hollywood

    Starring: Brian Donlevy as Steve Mitchell; Herb Butterfield as the Commissioner; Paul Frees; Vivi Janiss; Ben Wright; Peter Leeds; William Conrad

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

    Patreon Supporter of the Day: Jeff, Patreon Supporter Since December 2015

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

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

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

    Give us a call at 208-991-4783

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    Follow us on Twitter @radiodetectives
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    34 mins
  • Dangerous Assignment: Capture James C. Stoller

    Dangerous Assignment: Capture James C. Stoller
    May 13 2026
    Today's Mystery: Steve goes to Syria to intercept and capture an America traitor and Communist propagandist.

    Original Radio Broadcast Date: June 24, 1953

    Originated in HollywoodStars: Brian Donlevy as Steve Mitchell, Herb Butterfield as the Commissioner, Jan Arvan, Vivi Janus, Paul Frees, Paul Dubov

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

    Patreon Supporter of the Day: Jim and Rachel, Patreon Supporters since March 2016

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

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

    Take the listener survey…http://survey.greatdetectives.net

    Give us a call 208-991-4783

    Follow us on Instagram at http://instagram.com/greatdetectives

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    Follow us on Twitter@radiodetectives
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    35 mins
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