The Adventures of Ellery Queen
The Mischief Maker
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Ellery Queen brings the ingenuity of a celebrated fictional detective to radio, where a puzzling crime becomes an invitation for listeners to follow the clues. Ellery is joined by his father, Inspector Richard Queen, whose practical police experience complements his son’s analytical approach.
The program presents mysteries as dramatic radio stories, using dialogue, narration, and sound to reveal evidence and misdirection. Ellery examines the circumstances surrounding each case, weighs competing explanations, and works toward a solution. The title identifies this broadcast as “The Mischief Maker.”
Its appeal lies in the pleasure of solving a fair-play puzzle alongside the detective: listening closely, testing assumptions, and seeing how apparently small details fit together. The result is a classic blend of crime drama and deduction, with the father-and-son partnership at the center.
This recording is part of the Old Time Radio collection.
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