# Box 13 - "The Professor and the Puzzle" (Old Time Radio, 2012)

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Podcast: [Box 13 | Old Time Radio](https://stenobird.com/podcast/box-13-old-time-radio-7630035)
Published: 2026-09-02T14:04:46+00:00
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## Resource

Box 13 presents “The Professor and the Puzzle,” originally broadcast on Mutual on January 9, 1949. Commonly cataloged as episode 21, this 26-minute mystery stars Alan Ladd as novelist-adventurer Dan Holiday, with Sylvia Picker as Suzy. Dan responds to a plea from his friend Bob Lannan, a college professor whose engagement was shattered by the apparent suicide of his fiancée’s uncle. At Dell College, Holiday finds a troubled academic circle, unanswered questions surrounding the professor’s death, and a new murder that makes Bob the leading suspect. Written by Russell Hughes and directed by Richard Sanville. Box 13 presents the original broadcast with a newly produced contextual introduction, a short closing announcement, and gently cleaned/mastered audio for a more consistent listening experience. Chapters: 00:00 Victor Sterling Introduction 01:00 Original Broadcast 27:27 Closing Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/box-13-old-time-radio--7222653/support . Support Old Time Retro Radio at https://www.patreon.com/oldtimeretroradio

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