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The Saint: The Frightened Author (EP4996)
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- Jun 15, 2026
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- 2008
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Summary
Today's Mystery: Mystery writer Randy Patterson fears that characters from his latest novel may be planning to make his fictional murder plot a reality. As Simon Templar investigates a jealous boxing manager, a heavyweight contender, and a glamorous wife caught in the middle, a real murder turns suspicion in every direction. Original Radio Broadcast Date: July 23, 1950 Originating from Hollywood Starred: Vincent Price as Simon Templar.Also featuring Betty Lou Gerson, Barney Phillips, Stanley Farrar, Edmund MacDonald, and Tom Brown. Script by Jerome Epstein. Music composed and conducted by Von Dexter. Produced by James L. Saphier. Directed by Helen Mack. Announcer: Don Stanley. Support the show monthly at patreon.greatdetectives.net Patreon Supporter of the Day: Charles, Patreon supporter since July 2020. Support the show on a one-time basis at support.greatdetectives.net Mail a donation to: Adam Graham, PO Box 15913, Boise, Idaho 83715 Take the listener survey at survey.greatdetectives.net Give us a call 208-991-4783 Follow us on Instagram at instagram.com/greatdetectives Become one of our friends on Facebook at facebook.com/radiodetectives Follow us on Twitter/X at twitter.com/radiodetectives Join us again tomorrow for another detective drama from the Golden Age of Radio.