YOURS TRULY JOHNNY DOLLAR "How I Played Santa Claus"

Episode 31 aired December 24, 1949. Johnny Dollar gets left with holding the bag in this episode which starred Charles Russell in the title role.  Charles Russell (March 31, 1918 – January 18, 1985) was a movie and radio actor who appeared in 17 movies between 1943 and 1950. Born in New York City, Russell made his debut in an uncredited part as a ball player in Ladies' Day (1943). His last film was Chinatown at Midnight (1949). He originated the role of insurance investigator Johnny Dollar in the CBS Radio series Yours Truly, Johnny Dollar in 1949, playing the role until being replaced by Edmond O'Brien in 1950.