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Holmes for the Holiday: Two Christmas Mysteries
About this Episode
As we get ready for Christmas, we bring you two original old time radio Christmas plays featuring Sherlock Holmes. First up is The Night Before Christmas.
On Christmas, one of Moriarity’s henchmen switches Christmas sacks with Dr. Watson when both are dressed as Santa Claus. Sherlock Holmes has to catch the thief and save Watson and the kids at a Christmas party.
Original Air Date: December 24, 1945
Originating from Hollywood
Starring: Basil Rathbone as Sherlock Holmes; Nigel Bruce as Dr. Watson
Next up is The Adventure of the Christmas Bride.
Sherlock Holmes is invited to spend the holidays with a family that needs him to ensure that a family curse doesn't prevent a wedding from occurring.
Original Air Date: December 21, 1947
Originating from New York
Starring: John Stanley as Sherlock Holmes; Alfred Shirley as Dr. Watson
Patreon Supporter of the Day: Adrianne, Patreon supporter since January 2017.
Support the show on a one-time basis at http://support.greatdetectives.net.
Mail a donation to: Adam Graham, PO Box 15913, Boise, Idaho 83715
Take the listener survey at http://survey.greatdetectives.net
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On Christmas, one of Moriarity’s henchmen switches Christmas sacks with Dr. Watson when both are dressed as Santa Claus. Sherlock Holmes has to catch the thief and save Watson and the kids at a Christmas party.
Original Air Date: December 24, 1945
Originating from Hollywood
Starring: Basil Rathbone as Sherlock Holmes; Nigel Bruce as Dr. Watson
Next up is The Adventure of the Christmas Bride.
Sherlock Holmes is invited to spend the holidays with a family that needs him to ensure that a family curse doesn't prevent a wedding from occurring.
Original Air Date: December 21, 1947
Originating from New York
Starring: John Stanley as Sherlock Holmes; Alfred Shirley as Dr. Watson
Patreon Supporter of the Day: Adrianne, Patreon supporter since January 2017.
Support the show on a one-time basis at http://support.greatdetectives.net.
Mail a donation to: Adam Graham, PO Box 15913, Boise, Idaho 83715
Take the listener survey at http://survey.greatdetectives.net
Give us a call at 208-991-4783
Follow us on Instagram at http://instagram.com/greatdetectives
Follow us on Twitter @radiodetectives
Hosts & Guests
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