Yours Truly Johnny Dollar: The Fair Weather Friend Matter (EP4975)

Yours Truly Johnny Dollar: The Fair Weather Friend Matter (EP4975)

Author: Adam Graham Radio Detective Podcast May 15, 2026 Duration: 32:10
Today's Mystery: Johnny is summoned to Bum Spung, Oklahhoma by a friend of Durango Laramie's.

Original Radio Broadcast Date: April 12, 1959

Originated from Hollywood

Stars: Bob Bailey as Johnny Dollar. Virginia Gregg, Junius Matthews, G. Stanley Jones, James McCallion, Bill James

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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 Durango Laramie Matter (EP4723) [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 37:20
Today's Mystery: Johnny is called in because Durango Laramie Dalhart has disappeared with $50,000 in cash.Original Radio Broadcast Date: February 23, 1958Originating from HollywoodStarring: Bob Bailey as Johnny Dollar; V…
Yours Truly Johnny Dollar: The Time and Tide Matter (EP4717) [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 34:59
Today's Mystery: Johnny goes to the Caribbean to locate a well-insured man who has disappeared and finds intrigue on a boat to Jamaica.Original Radio Broadcast Date: February 16, 1958Originated from HollywoodStarring: Bo…
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…