Yours Truly Johnny Dollar: The Happy Family Matter (EP4657)

Yours Truly Johnny Dollar: The Happy Family Matter (EP4657)

Author: Adam Graham Radio Detective Podcast March 21, 2025 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, 1957

Originating from Hollywood

Starring: Bob Bailey as Johnny Dollar; John Dehner; Lawrence Dobkin; Peter Leeds; Virginia Gregg; Shirley Mitchell, Paul Dubov

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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 Michael Meany Mirage Matter (EP4465) [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 51:21
Today's Mystery: Johnny Dollar is in Mississippi and has 48 hours to locate $20,000 in stolen Ambergris.Original Radio Broadcast Date: May 19, 1957Originating from HollywoodStarring: Bob Bailey as Johnny Dollar; Virginia…
Yours Truly Johnny Dollar: The Peerless Fire Matter (EP4459) [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 36:12
Today's Mystery: Johnny investigates an arson in a junkyard bordering three residential homes.Original Radio Broadcast Date: May 5, 1957Originating from HollywoodStarring: Bob Bailey as Johnny Dollar; Virginia Gregg; Peg…
Yours Truly Johnny Dollar: The Melancholy Memory Matter (EP4453) [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 42:05
Today's Mystery:Johnny is called in to investigate the disappearance of a major league pitcher.Original Radio Broadcast Date: April 28, 1957Originating from HollywoodStarring: Bob Bailey as Johnny Dollar; Virginia Gregg;…
Yours Truly Johnny Dollar: The Ming Toy Murphy Matter (EP4447) [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 36:41
Today's Mystery: Johnny is called in by an eccentric insured man to find his missing "talking" Pekinese dog.Original Radio Broadcast Date: April 14, 1957Originating from HollywoodStarring: Bob Bailey as Johnny Dollar; Vi…
Yours Truly Johnny Dollar: The Clever Chemist Matter (EP4435) [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 36:51
Today's Mystery:Johnny is sent to New Jersey to investigate an allegation by an insured's daughter that her father, a famous chemist, was pressured into changing his beneficiary to his research partner.Original Radio Bro…
Yours Truly Johnny Dollar: The Suntan Oil Matter (EP4429) [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 37:19
Today's Mystery:Johnny goes to Palm Springs to investigate the theft of a $75,000 necklace owned by the wife of a wealthy wildcat oilman.Original Radio Broadcast Date: March 10, 1957Originating from HollywoodStarring: Bo…

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