The Great Detectives of Old Time Radio| Daily Mystery Dramas

Counterspy: The Arrogant Arsonist (A0108)

July 25, 2026·34 min
Episode Description from the Publisher

Today's Mystery: An international smuggling ring is threatened when a federal grand jury closes in on one of its American front companies. To cover their tracks, the organization's ruthless mastermind summons a professional arsonist to destroy the evidence before Counterspy agents can stop them.Original Radio Broadcast: March 14, 1950Originating in New YorkStarring Don MacLaughlin as David Harding and Mandel Kramer as Harry Peters. Also featuring Jesse Crawford (music). Written by Edward J. Adamson. Directed by Leonard L. Bass. Produced by Phillips H. Lord.Support the show monthly at patreon.greatdetectives.netSupport the show on a one-time basis at support.greatdetectives.netMail a donation to:Adam GrahamPO Box 15913Boise, ID 83715Take the listener survey at survey.greatdetectives.netGive us a call: 208-991-4783Become one of our friends on Facebook at facebook.com/radiodetectivesFollow us on Instagram at instagram.com/greatdetectivesFollow us on Twitter/X at twitter.com/radiodetectivesJoin us again next time for another exciting case from Counterspy.

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