Yours Truly Johnny Dollar: The Hair Raising Matter (EP4910)

Yours Truly Johnny Dollar: The Hair Raising Matter (EP4910)

Author: Adam Graham|Old Time Radio Detective Host February 13, 2026 Duration: 28:37
Today's Mystery: Johnny is called in by an insured man who suddenly dies. Is it murder?

Original Radio Broadcast Date: November 30, 1958

Originating from Hollywood

Starring: Bob Bailey as Johnny Dollar; Virginia Gregg; Shirley Mitchell; Jack Edwards; Ralph Moody; Junius Matthews; Parley Baer

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Each weekday, Adam Graham opens the archive to the thrilling world of mid-century audio suspense with The Great Detectives of Old Time Radio. This daily series is a direct line to a time when crackling dials and tense narration filled living rooms, presenting a full mystery drama from the genre's golden age every Monday through Saturday. You'll hear the definitive voices of classic investigators at work, from the suave deductions of The Falcon to the methodical procedure of Dragnet, alongside the unique perspectives of Charlie Chan, the streetwise stories of Broadway's My Beat, and the detailed expense reports of Yours Truly, Johnny Dollar. It’s a carefully curated rotation designed to showcase the variety and depth of old-time radio detective fiction. Whether it's for a commute, a lunch break, or a nightly ritual, this podcast delivers a complete, immersive story in each episode, letting the atmospheric sound design and sharp dialogue build the case. Tune in for a consistent dose of intrigue and nostalgia, where every episode is a standalone journey into a meticulously crafted audio world.
Author: Language: English Episodes: 100

The Great Detectives of Old Time Radio| Daily Mystery Dramas
Podcast Episodes
Yours Truly Johnny Dollar: The Lake Mead Matter (EP4960) [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 32:50
Today's Mystery: Johnny is sent to Lake Mead near Las Vegas to investigate the disappearance of an insured where foul play is suspected.Original Radio Broadcast Date: March 22, 1959Originated from HollywoodStars: Bob Bai…
Dragnet: The Big Court (EP4959) [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 35:46
Today's Mystery: Friday and Romero assist with the prosecution of a robbery case, but they lack faith in the case.Original Radio Broadcast Date: January 24, 1952Originating from HollywoodStarring: Jack Webb as Sergeant J…
Broadway's My Beat: The Alex Raymond Murder Case (EP4958) [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 37:54
Today's Mystery: A toy inventor is implicated in the murder of his boss.Original Radio Broadcast Date: November 17, 1951Originating from HollywoodStarring: Larry Thor as Lieutenant Danny Clover; Charles Calvert as Sergea…
The Big Story: Murder and the Frustrated Father (EP4957) [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 33:29
Today's Mystery: A jealous father's response to his daughter's surprise engagement leads to tragedy.Original Radio Broadcast: January 4, 1950Originating from New YorkStarring: Grant Richards as Sam Melnick; Melba Rae; Et…
The Saint: The Case of the Unhappy Homicide (EP4956) [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 30:52
Today's Mystery:A meek man asks Simon to prove that he murdered his business partner.Original Radio Broadcast Date: November 6, 1949Originating from HollywoodStarring: Vincent Price as Simon Templar; Betty Lou Gerson; St…
Cloud Nine: Visiting Famous Radio Detectives (Encore) (EP4955e) [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 35:04
A man travels via Cloud Nine to an office building where all the world’s famous radio detectives work and is mistaken for Sam Spade and hired to find a woman’s murderer if she’s killed.Original Air Date: July 21, 1950Ori…
The Line Up: The Senile Slugging Case (Encore) (EP4954) [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 30:59
Today's Mystery: Guthrie investigates a series of brutal muggings that have targeted elderly victims.Original Air Date: September 12, 1951Originating in HollywoodStarring: William Johnstone as Lt. Ben Guthrie and Barton…
Richard Diamond: The Hatpin Murder Case (Encore) (EP4953) [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 30:49
An Oklahoma rancher brings Diamond to solve the death of his brother.Rebroadcast Date: August 16, 1953Originating in HollywoodStarring: Dick Powell as Richard Diamond and Barton YarboroughSupport the show monthly at patr…