Mystery Is My Hobby

Death of an Old Prospector

English · Radio

Mystery Is My Hobby follows amateur detective Barton Drake, a wealthy man who turns his curiosity and sharp instincts toward solving crimes. With his secretary, Gail, often at his side, Drake investigates puzzling cases that bring him into contact with suspects, witnesses, and hidden motives.

The program is a radio mystery drama, unfolding through dialogue, sound effects, and a cast of performers rather than a single narrator. Its cases draw on familiar detective-story ingredients: clues to weigh, conflicting accounts, and the gradual revelation of what happened. The subtitle points to a case involving the death of an old prospector.

Drake’s confident, inquisitive manner gives the series a brisk detective-story feel, while the radio format lets listeners follow the investigation through voices and carefully staged scenes. It offers a classic blend of crime, suspense, and deduction, with the pleasure of trying to piece together the mystery alongside its central investigator.

This recording is part of the Old Time Radio collection.