Yours Truly Johnny Dollar: The Broderick Matter Omnibus (EP4646s)

Yours Truly Johnny Dollar: The Broderick Matter Omnibus (EP4646s)

Author: Adam Graham Radio Detective Podcast March 9, 2025 Duration: 1:18:25
Today's Mystery: Johnny looks for an insurance beneficiary for a policy with a heartwarming story, and finds disillusionment in the course of a coast-to-coast search.

Original Radio Broadcast Dates: November 14-18, 1955

Originating from Hollywood

Starring: Bob Bailey as Johnny Dollar; Eleanor Audley; Barbara Eiler; Virginia Gregg; Carleton Young; Harry Bartell; Herb Ellis; John Dehner; Marvin Miller; Tony Barrett; Frank Gerstle; Chester Stratton; Lawrence Dobkin

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Tune in to The Great Detectives Present Yours Truly Johnny Dollar (Old Time Radio) for a journey back to the golden age of audio drama. This podcast, curated by the Adam Graham Radio Detective Podcast, revives the classic adventures of freelance insurance investigator Johnny Dollar, a character whose detailed expense accounts were the gateway to thrilling mysteries from 1949 to 1962. Across its long run, six different actors stepped into the role, but here you'll primarily hear the beloved performances of Bob Bailey. Each episode is a self-contained story of fraud, theft, and sometimes murder, where Dollar's sharp mind and dogged persistence untangle complex cases for his clients. The soundscape of mid-century radio-with its dramatic scoring, rich sound effects, and full casts-creates an immersive experience that feels both nostalgic and freshly engaging. It's more than a historical artifact; it's top-tier storytelling that highlights why this series remains one of the most enduring mystery detective programs from the era. Settle in for tales of suspense and clever deduction, all delivered with the charm and tension that made old-time radio a staple in homes across America.
Author: Language: English Episodes: 100

The Great Detectives Present Yours Truly Johnny Dollar (Old Time Radio)
Podcast Episodes
Yours Truly Johnny Dollar: The Sick Chick Matter (EP4705) [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 29:36
Today's Mystery: Johnny is called to a New Jersey chicken ranch by a retired investigator who is concerned about what's happening to his chickens.Original Radio Broadcast Date: February 9, 1958Originating from HollywoodS…
Yours Truly Johnny Dollar: The Price of Fame Matter (EP4699) [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 37:40
Today's Mystery: Vincent Price summons Johnny Dollar when a $100,000 painting is stolen from his private collection.Original Radio Broadcast Date: February 2, 1958Originating from HollywoodStarring: Bob Bailey as Johnny…
Yours Truly Johnny Dollar: The Fire in Paradise Matter (EP4693) [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 27:02
Today's Mystery: Johnny goes to a small New Jersey town to investigate a fire that destroyed the home of a much-despised citizen.Original Radio Broadcast Date:January 26, 1958Originating from HollywoodStarring: Bob Baile…
Yours Truly Johnny Dollar: The Eleven O'Clock Matter (EP4687) [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 38:23
Today's Mystery: Johnny is sent to the vacation home of an insured man who has been receiving threats.Original Radio Broadcast Date: January 19, 1958Originating from HollywoodStarring: Bob Bailey as Johnny Dollar; Eleano…
Yours Truly Johnny Dollar: The Boron 112 Matter (EP4675) [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 35:34
Today's Mystery: An inventor who is building an insured machine to make a new type of fuel is suspected of being involved in a subversive group.Original Radio Broadcast Date: January 12, 1958Originating from HollywoodSta…
Yours Truly Johnny Dollar: The Ingenuous Jeweler Matter (EP4669) [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 34:40
Today's Mystery: Johnny investigates the robbery of $985,000 in jewels from a jeweler's office.Original Radio Broadcast Date: January 5, 1958Originating from HollywoodStarring: Bob Bailey as Johnny Dollar; Harry Bartell;…
Yours Truly Johnny Dollar: The Latin Lovely Matter (EP4663) [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 36:13
Today's Mystery: Johnny is called in to investigate the case of a beautiful Latin dancer who keeps changing her beneficiary every few months.Original Radio Broadcast Date: December 29, 1957Originating from HollywoodStarr…
Yours Truly Johnny Dollar: The Happy Family Matter (EP4657) [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 31:58
Today's Mystery: An insured man wants Johnny to pick which of his three children will be the beneficiary of his life insurance policy.Original Radio Broadcast Date: December 15, 1957Originating from HollywoodStarring: Bo…
Yours Truly Johnny Dollar: The Hapless Hunter Matter (EP4651) [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 29:11
Today's Mystery: Johnny goes to New York state to investigate the death of an insured with a $500,000 who was shot and killed by a drunk hunting guide while on a trip with an insurance beneficiary.Original Radio Broadcas…