The Saint: The Corpse Said Ouch (EP5006)

The Great Detectives of Old Time Radio| Daily Mystery Dramas

Adam Graham

Performing Arts, Drama, Fiction, Arts

4.4 • 2K Ratings

🗓️ 29 June 2026

⏱️ 34 minutes

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Summary

Today's Mystery: A frantic young woman arrives at Simon Templar's apartment in the middle of the night insisting she's dead—and the morning newspaper appears to prove it. When The Saint discovers a murdered woman wearing her distinctive coat, he sets out to learn who the victim really was and whether the killer's intended target is still alive.

Original Radio Broadcast Date: August 6, 1950

Originating from Hollywood

Starring: Vincent Price as Simon Templar

Also featuring Shirley Mitchell, Viola Vaughn, Larry Dobkin, Lou Merrill, Anthony Barrett, and Jack Moyles

Script by Louis Vittes

Music composed and conducted by Vaughn Dexter

Produced by James L. Saphier

Directed by Helen Mack

Announcer: Don Stanley

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0:00.0	The Welcome to the great detectives of old time radio from Boise, Idaho.
0:36.1	This is your host, Adam Graham.
0:38.6	In a moment, we're going to bring you this week's episode of the same.
0:42.2	But first, I do want to encourage you, if you're enjoying the podcast, please follow us using your favorite podcast software.
0:49.2	And you can also support the podcast on a one-time basis, support.
0:59.6	Dot greatdetectives.net, and become one of our ongoing Patreon supporters for as little as $2 per month at patreon.gratetectives.net.
1:05.0	Now, from August 6th, 1950, here is The Corpse said, Ouch. The Adventures of the Saints
1:35.1	starring Vincent Price
1:36.6	The Saints, based on characters created by Leslie Charteris, and known to millions, from books, magazines, and motion pictures.
1:54.1	The Robin Hood of Modern Crime now comes transcribed to radio, starring Hollywood's brilliant and talented actor Vincent Price as...
2:03.1	The Saint.
2:06.0	I'm not home.
2:09.8	It's the middle of the night and I'm asleep.
2:14.0	I'm insconnected. He's sitting up with a sick aunt. Oh.
2:19.6	Hello.
2:21.1	Hello.
2:23.0	Are you Simon Templar?
2:26.2	Well, come in and we'll compare social security cards.
2:26.9	Thank you.
2:29.5	I thought you were in Schenectady.
2:30.5	Never heard of the place.
2:31.8	Sitting up with a sick aunt.
	...

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