The Adventures of Sam Spade Detective | Old Time Radio

The Adventures of Sam Spade Detective - "Apple of Eve Caper" (Old Time Radio, 1949)

The Adventures of Sam Spade Detective | Old Time Radio

Show Notes

The Adventures of Sam Spade Detective presents “Apple of Eve Caper,” originally broadcast June 19, 1949. This is episode 156 of the series, starring Howard Duff as private detective Sam Spade and Lurene Tuttle as Effie Perrine.

A romantic rivalry brings Eve Adams to Spade’s office seeking help against Dreama Love, but a heated confrontation quickly leaves Sam with more questions than answers. Written by Bob Tallman and Gil Doud, this late CBS-era mystery was produced and directed by William Spier.

The Adventures of Sam Spade Detective presents the original broadcast with a newly produced contextual introduction, a short closing announcement, and gently cleaned/mastered audio for a more consistent listening experience.

Chapters: 00:00 Victor Sterling Introduction 00:50 Original Broadcast 29:14 Closing

Support Old Time Retro Radio at https://www.patreon.com/oldtimeretroradio

More from The Adventures of Sam Spade Detective | Old Time Radio

Oct 18, 2026

The Adventures of Sam Spade Detective presents “Sure Thing Caper,” originally broadcast February 9, 1951. This late-run NBC episode is episode 234 overall and stars Steve Dunne as Sam Spade, with Lurene Tuttle as Effie Perrine.

Oct 16, 2026

The Adventures of Sam Spade Detective presents “Civic Pride Caper,” originally broadcast April 13, 1951. This installment is episode 243 of the series, and the 22nd episode of the 1950–51 NBC revival season, starring Stephen Dunne as Sam Spade and Lurene Tuttle as Effie Perrine.

Oct 15, 2026

The Adventures of Sam Spade Detective presents “Kimberly Cross Caper,” originally broadcast March 23, 1951. This late-run NBC episode stars Stephen Dunne as Sam Spade, with Lurene Tuttle as Effie Perrine, and was written by Harold Swanton and directed by William Spier.

Oct 14, 2026

The Adventures of Sam Spade Detective presents “Crab Louie Caper,” originally broadcast on March 2, 1951. Cataloged as episode 237 in a full-series log and C016 in the 1950–51 NBC season, this sustaining final-season broadcast stars Stephen Dunne as Sam Spade, with Lurene Tuttle as Effie Perrine.

Oct 13, 2026

The Adventures of Sam Spade Detective presents “Vendetta Caper,” originally broadcast March 30, 1951. Also known as “The Revenge of Monty Christoff,” this is overall episode 241 of the series and episode C020 of its 1950–51 NBC season.

See all episodes →