Opening and closing dramatizations by Glenhall Taylor, original director of the radio series.

The Night Before Christmas - Exactly as broadcast on December 24, 1945 OH, WHAT A SURPRISE FOR DR. WATSON! When Dr. Watson plays Santa for a group of young children on Christmas Eve, a simple mistake put's everyone's life in jeopardy. Can Holmes prevent this tragedy and solve a puzzling crime at the same time?

The Darlington Substitution - Exactly as broadcast on January 4, 1947 ONE OF THE MOST SHOCKING SCANDALS IN THE 19th CENTURY - CAN HOLMES PREVENT IT? Who is the heir to the Darlington fortune and who is the real mother to Lord Darligton's son? Sherlock Holmes must devise a test whereby the truth can be discovered.