Episodes

  • The Falcon: The Case of the Bellicose Boxer

    The Falcon: The Case of the Bellicose Boxer
    May 27 2024
    Original Release Date: May 27, 2024

    Today's Mystery:A boxer, who won the championship after doublecrossing multiple people, is murdered.

    Original Radio Broadcast Date: January 28, 1951

    Originating from New YorkStarring: Les Damon as the Falcon; Ken Paxton as Sergeant Corbett; Larry Haines; Ralph Bell

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    31 mins
  • The Falcon: The Case of the Substitute Target

    The Falcon: The Case of the Substitute Target
    May 20 2024
    Original Release Date: May 20, 2024

    Today's Mystery:To protect the girlfriend of a man murdered by the mob, the Falcon sets himself up as a target.

    Original Radio Broadcast Date: January 21, 1951

    Originating from New York

    Starring: Les Damon as the Falcon; Ken Paxton at Sergeant Corbett

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    35 mins
  • The Falcon: The Case of the Happy Hoodlum

    The Falcon: The Case of the Happy Hoodlum
    Mar 6 2026
    Original Release Date: May 13, 2024

    Today's Mystery:Sergeant Corbett wants The Falcon to find out why a man made an insane attempt to rob an express company with a gun that couldn't fire.

    Original Radio Broadcast Date: January 14, 1951

    Originating from New YorkStarred: Les Damon as the Falcon; Ken Paxton as Sergeant Corbett

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    36 mins
  • The Falcon: The Case of the Invisible Thug

    The Falcon: The Case of the Invisible Thug
    Feb 27 2026
    Original Release Date: May 6, 2024

    Today's Mystery:The Falcon is hired by a man who killed his ex-girlfriend's husband who hopes to dupe Mike into pinning the murder on his ex.

    Original Radio Broadcast Date: January 7, 1951

    Originating from New York

    Starring: Les Damon as the Falcon; Maurice Tarplin

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    43 mins
  • The Falcon: The Case of the Baby Brother

    The Falcon: The Case of the Baby Brother
    Feb 20 2026
    Original Release Date: April 29, 2024

    Today's Mystery:The elder brother of a man who committed suicide wants Waring to find the woman he believes drove his brother down a dark path so that he can get rid of her.

    Original Radio Broadcast Date: December 17, 1950

    Originating from New YorkStarring: Les Damon as the Falcon; Ken Paxton as Sergeant Corbett; Mandel Kramer, Maurice Tarplin

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    39 mins
  • The Falcon: The Case of the Raw Deal

    The Falcon: The Case of the Raw Deal
    Feb 13 2026
    Original Release Date: April 22, 2024

    Today's Mystery:Mike Waring is hired by a group of businessmen who were robbed of $65,000 in cash at a high stakes poker game.

    Original Radio Broadcast Date: December 10, 1950

    Originating from New York

    Starring: Les Damon as the Falcon; Ken Paxton as Sergeant Corbett; Larry Haines

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    39 mins
  • The Falcon: The Case of the Harried Husband

    The Falcon: The Case of the Harried Husband
    Feb 6 2026
    Original Release Date: April 15, 2024

    Today's Mystery:A gigolo who is trying to scam and doublecross various people is murdered.

    Original Radio Broadcast Date: December 3, 1950

    Originating from New York

    Starring: Les Damon as The Falcon; Ken Paxtor as Sergeant Corbett; Jackson Beck

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    37 mins
  • The Falcon: The Case of the Stooge's Errand

    The Falcon: The Case of the Stooge's Errand
    Jan 30 2026
    Original Release Date: April 8, 2024

    Today's Mystery:The Falcon is hired to locate a boxing promoter who cheated two men out of a combined $40,000, but has a clever way to make sure they can't collect.

    Original Radio Broadcast Date: November 26, 1950

    Originating from New York

    Starring: Les Damon as the Falcon; Ken Lynch as Sergeant Corbett; Mandel Kramer; Ralph Bell; Bill Zuckert

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    37 mins