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The Great Detectives Present Yours Truly Johnny Dollar (Old Time Radio)

Listen to the adventures of that man with the action-packed account, Yours Truly Johnny Dollar. From 1949-62, the freelance insurance investigator relayed his adventures to the golden age of radio listeners via his action-packed account. In one of the longest-running old-time radio mystery detective programs.Six actors played Johnny Dollar. Currently, we're posting episodes starring Bob Bailey, the best-loved of the Johnny Dollar actors every Tuesday and Friday. However, you'll find the adventures of both previous and later Johnny Dollar actors including Charles Russell, Academy Award Winning Actor Edmond O'Brien, John Lund, Bob Readick, and Emmy-Award nominated actor Mandel Kramer. We also offer the unaired auditions of Dick Powell (Richard Diamond) and Gerald Mohr (Philip Marlowe). We offer more than 500 golden age of radio audio drama podcasts for your listening pleasure.Host Adam Graham is your guide, providing commentary on each episode as well

  1. 700

    Yours Truly Johnny Dollar: The Frisco Fire Matter (EP4970)

    Today's Mystery: On a tip from his informant, Smokey, Johnny travels to San Francisco to investigate a fire everyone insists was an accident.Original Radio Broadcast Date: April 12,. 1959Originated from HollywoodStars: Bob Bailey as Johnny Dollar, Virginia Gregg, Gil Stratton, Jr., Tony Barrett, Vic Perin, Lawrence Dobkin, Alan Reed, Paul Dubov, Bartlett Robinson, Donald MosleyWhen making your travel plans, remember http://johnnydollarair.comBecome one of our Patreon Supporters at https://patreon.greatdetectives.netThank you to our Patreon Supporter of the Day:Take the listener survey…http://survey.greatdetectives.netGive us a call 208-991-4783Become one of our friends on Facebook.Follow us on Twitter @radiodetectives

  2. 699

    Yours Truly Johnny Dollar: The Jimmy Carter Matter (EP4965)

    Today's Mystery: Johnny is called by a boy in New England who helped solve a case to report he's the only witness to a murder.Original Radio Broadcast Date: March 29, 1959Originated from HollywoodStars: Bob Bailey as Johnny Dollar.Virginia Gregg, Richard Beals, Lawrence DobkinWhen making your travel plans, remember http://johnnydollarair.comWelcome to our latest Platinum Patreon supporter: Thank you to Jennifer for supporting the podcast since May 2016Become one of our Patreon Supporters at https://patreon.greatdetectives.netThank you to our Patreon Supporter of the Day: Bettina, Ronnie, Michelle, Lisa, and Judith, Patreon supporters since May 2021Take the listener survey…http://survey.greatdetectives.netGive us a call 208-991-4783Become one of our friends on Facebook.Follow us on Twitter @radiodetectives

  3. 698

    Yours Truly Johnny Dollar: The Lake Mead Matter (EP4960)

    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 Bailey as Johnny Dollar, Lawrence Dobkin, Bartlett Robinson, Frank Nelson, Harry Bartell, Gil Stratton Jr.When making your travel plans, remember http://johnnydollarair.comBecome one of our Patreon Supporters at https://patreon.greatdetectives.netThank you to our Patreon Supporter of the Day:Take the listener survey…http://survey.greatdetectives.netGive us a call 208-991-4783Become one of our friends on Facebook.Follow us on Twitter @radiodetectives

  4. 697

    Yours Truly Johnny Dollar: The S.S. Malay Trader Ship (Encore) (EP4955)

    Johnny goes undercover as a seaman on a Corpus Christi-bound ship to prevent the destruction of the ship and its cargo.Original Air Date: February 10, 1950Originating in HollywoodStarring: Edmond O'Brien as Johnny Dollar and Barton YarboroughSupport the show monthly at patreon.greatdetectives.netSupport the show on a one-time basis at http://support.greatdetectives.netMail a donation to: Adam Graham, PO Box 15913, Boise, Idaho 83715Take the listener survey…http://survey.greatdetectives.netGive us a call 208-991-4783Become one of our friends on Facebook.Follow us on Instagram at http://instagram.com/greatdetectivesFollow us on Twitter@radiodetectives

  5. 696

    Yours Truly Johnny Dollar: The Baldero Matter (EP4950)

    Today's Mystery: Johnny goes to California to investigate a case of modern day pilots robbing a yacht at sea.Original Radio Broadcast Date: March 15, 1959Originated from HollywoodStars: Bob Bailey as Johnny Dollar.Virginia Gregg, Eleanor Audley, Vic Perrin, Howard McNear, Lawrence Dobkin, Will Wright, Carleton G. Young, Jack EdwardsWhen making your travel plans, remember http://johnnydollarair.comBecome one of our Patreon Supporters at https://patreon.greatdetectives.netThank you to our Patreon Supporter of the Day: Larry, Patreon supporter since July 2023Take the listener survey…http://survey.greatdetectives.netGive us a call 208-991-4783Become one of our friends on Facebook.Follow us on Twitter @radiodetectives

  6. 695

    Yours Truly Johnny Dollar: The Net of Circumstances Matter (EP4945)

    Today's Mystery: Johnny investigates a theft from a men's clothing store that has apparently left the night watchman dead.Original Radio Broadcast Date: March 8, 1959Originating from HollywoodStarring: Bob Bailey as Johnny Dollar; Lillian Buyeff; Vic Perrin; Harry Bartell; Barney Phillips; Bartlett Robinson; Bill JamesWhen making your travel plans, remember http://johnnydollarair.comBecome one of our Patreon Supporters at https://patreon.greatdetectives.netThank you to our Patreon Supporters of the Day: Andrew, Eidell, and James, Patreon supporters since April 2021Take the listener survey at http://survey.greatdetectives.netGive us a call at 208-991-4783Follow us on Twitter @radiodetectives

  7. 694

    Yours Truly Johnny Dollar: The Blue Madonna Matter (EP4940)

    Today's Mystery: Johnny Dollar receives a telephone call from a denizen of the Parisian underworld about an insured oil painting.Original Radio Broadcast Date: February 22, 1959Originating from HollywoodStarring: Bob Bailey as Johnny Dollar; G. Stanley Jones; Forrest Lewis; Harry Bartell; Joseph Kearns; Bert Holland; Byron KaneWhen making your travel plans, remember http://johnnydollarair.comBecome one of our Patreon Supporters at https://patreon.greatdetectives.netThank you to our Patreon Supporter of the Day: Greg, Patreon supporter since January 2023Take the listener survey at http://survey.greatdetectives.netGive us a call at 208-991-4783Follow us on Twitter @radiodetectives

  8. 693

    Yours Truly Johnny Dollar: The Shankar Diamond Matter (EP4935)

    Today's Mystery: An eccentric elderly woman has Johnny guard her while she's wearing a valuable necklace to a party.Original Radio Broadcast Date: February 15, 1959Originating from HollywoodStarring: Bob Bailey as Johnny Dollar; Lillian Buyeff; Jack Edwards; Barney Phillips; ForrestLewis; Eric SnowdenWhen making your travel plans, remember http://johnnydollarair.comBecome one of our Patreon Supporters at https://patreon.greatdetectives.netThank you to our Patreon Supporter of the Day: Scott, Patreon supporter since June 2016.Take the listener survey at http://survey.greatdetectives.netGive us a call at 208-991-4783Follow us on Twitter @radiodetectives

  9. 692

    Yours Truly Johnny Dollar: The Henderson Matter Omnibus (EP4930s)

    Today's Mystery: Johnny goes to a small Nevada mining town to investigate the death of an insured elderly man married to a twenty-seven year-old woman.Original Radio Broadcast Date:Originated from HollywoodStars: Bob Bailey as Johnny Dollar. Lillian Buyeff, Irene Tedrow, D. J. Thompson, Herb Ellis, Marvin Miller, Forrest Lewis, Bob Bruce, Russ ThorsonWhen making your travel plans, remember http://johnnydollarair.comBecome one of our Patreon Supporters at https://patreon.greatdetectives.netThank you to our Patreon Supporter of the Day: Rodger, Patreon supporter since July 2024.Take the listener survey…http://survey.greatdetectives.netGive us a call 208-991-4783Become one of our friends on Facebook.Follow us on Twitter @radiodetectives

  10. 691

    Yours Truly Johnny Dollar: The Date with Death Matter (EP4930)

    Today's Mystery: A desperate criminal is gunning for Johnny after failing to kill him last week.Original Radio Broadcast Date: February 8, 1959Originated from HollywoodStars: Bob Bailey as Johnny Dollar. Lucille Meredith, James McCallion, Russ Thorson, Sam Edwards, Herb VigranWhen making your travel plans, remember http://johnnydollarair.comBecome one of our Patreon Supporters at https://patreon.greatdetectives.netThank you to our Patreon Supporter of the Day: T, Patreon supporter since July 2025.Take the listener survey…http://survey.greatdetectives.netGive us a call 208-991-4783Become one of our friends on Facebook.Follow us on Twitter @radiodetectives

  11. 690

    Yours Truly Johnny Dollar: The Doting Dowager Matter (EP4925)

    Today's Mystery: Johnny is called in to find an inexpensive statue that's held in high emotional value by an eccentric elderly woman who would pay a $75,000 ransom.Original Radio Broadcast Date: January 18, 1959Originating from HollywoodStarring: Bob Bailey as Johnny Dollar; Virginia Gregg; Eleanor Audley; G. Stanley Jones; Eric Snowden; Sam EdwardsWhen making your travel plans, remember http://johnnydollarair.comBecome one of our Patreon Supporters at https://patreon.greatdetectives.netThank you to our Patreon Supporters of the Day: David, mcf, Colleen, Patreon supporters since March 2021.Take the listener survey at http://survey.greatdetectives.netGive us a call at 208-991-4783Follow us on Twitter @radiodetectives

  12. 689

    Yours Truly Johnny Dollar: The Deadly Doubt Matter (EP4920)

    Today's Mystery: A woman calls to report that a man was murdered and she's not sure if she did it.Original Radio Broadcast Date: January 11, 1959Originating from HollywoodStarring: Bob Bailey as Johnny Dollar; Virginia Gregg; Junius Matthews; Paul Dubov; James McCallion; Alan Reed; Frank GerstleWhen making your travel plans, remember http://johnnydollarair.comBecome one of our Patreon Supporters at https://patreon.greatdetectives.netThank you to our Patreon Supporter of the Day:Zandt, Patreon supporter since February 2017Take the listener survey at http://survey.greatdetectives.netGive us a call at 208-991-4783Follow us on Twitter @radiodetectives

  13. 688

    Yours Truly Johnny Dollar: The Hollywood Mystery Matter (EP4915)

    Today's Mystery: Johnny searches for a missing embezzler who called Johnny and let him know he was in Hollywood.Original Radio Broadcast Date: January 4, 1959Originated from HollywoodStars: Bob Bailey as Johnny Dollar.Virginia Gregg, Jeanne Tatum, Parley Baer, Forrest Lewis,Junius Matthews, Frank GerstleWhen making your travel plans, remember http://johnnydollarair.comBecome one of our Patreon Supporters at https://patreon.greatdetectives.netThank you to our Patreon Supporter of the Day: John, Patreon supporter sincer September 2015Take the listener survey…http://survey.greatdetectives.netGive us a call 208-991-4783Become one of our friends on Facebook.Follow us on Twitter @radiodetectives

  14. 687

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

    Today's Mystery: Johnny is called in by an insured man who suddenly dies. Is it murder?Original Radio Broadcast Date: November 30, 1958Originating from HollywoodStarring: Bob Bailey as Johnny Dollar; Virginia Gregg; Shirley Mitchell; Jack Edwards; Ralph Moody; Junius Matthews; Parley BaerWhen making your travel plans, remember http://johnnydollarair.comBecome one of our Patreon Supporters at https://patreon.greatdetectives.netThank you to our Patreon Supporter of the Day: Shawn, Patreon suppiorter since June 2021.Take the listener survey at http://survey.greatdetectives.netGive us a call at 208-991-4783Follow us on Twitter @radiodetectives

  15. 686

    Yours Truly Johnny Dollar: The Double Trouble Matter (EP4905)

    Today's Mystery: Johnny has to determine which of two men are the long-lost beneficiary to a large life insurance policy.Original Radio Broadcast Date: November 16, 1958Originating from HollywoodStarring: Bob Bailey as Johnny Dollar; Virginia Gregg; Vic Perrin; Sam Edwards; James McCallion; Parley BaerWhen making your travel plans, remember http://johnnydollarair.comBecome one of our Patreon Supporters at https://patreon.greatdetectives.netThank you to our Patreon Supporter of the Day: Phillip, Patreon supporter since December 2019.Take the listener survey at http://survey.greatdetectives.netGive us a call at 208-991-4783Follow us on Twitter @radiodetectives

  16. 685

    Yours Truly Johnny Dollar: The Gruesome Spectacles Matter (EP4900)

    Today's Mystery: Johnny is called to investigate the death of an insured man in a car accident that quickly turns out to be murder.Original Radio Broadcast Date: September 28, 1958Originating from HollywoodStarring: Bob Bailey as Johnny Dollar; Virginia Gregg; Harry Bartell; Junius Matthews; JosephKearnsWhen making your travel plans, remember http://johnnydollarair.comBecome one of our Patreon Supporters at https://patreon.greatdetectives.netThank you to our Patreon Supporter of the Day: Beverly, Patreon supporter since March 2020.Take the listener survey at http://survey.greatdetectives.netGive us a call at 208-991-4783Follow us on Twitter @radiodetectives

  17. 684

    Yours Truly Johnny Dollar: The Johnson Payroll Matter (EP4895)

    Today's Mystery: Johnny goes to California to investigate a $100,000 payroll robbery.Original Radio Broadcast Date: September 28, 1958Originating from HollywoodStarring: Bob Bailey as Johnny Dollar; Virginia Gregg; Lawrence Dobkin; Forrest Lewis; Shepard Menken; Frank GerstleWhen making your travel plans, remember http://johnnydollarair.comBecome one of our Patreon Supporters at https://patreon.greatdetectives.netThank you to our Patreon Supporter of the Day: Bryan Patreon supporter since September 2022.Take the listener survey at http://survey.greatdetectives.netGive us a call at 208-991-4783Follow us on Twitter @radiodetectives

  18. 683

    Yours Truly Johnny Dollar: The Wayward Diamond Matter (EP4890)

    Today's Mystery: An insurance case was closed, but the agency forgot about a fraudulent claim for the jewelry.Original Radio Broadcast Date: September 14, 1958Originating from HollywoodStarring: Bob Bailey as Johnny Dollar; Paula Winslowe; Ben Wright; Jack Kruschen; Jack Edwards; Marvin Miller; Joseph KearnWhen making your travel plans, remember http://johnnydollarair.comBecome one of our Patreon Supporters at https://patreon.greatdetectives.netThank you to our Patreon Supporter of the Day: Danni, Patreon supporter since August 2025Take the listener survey at http://survey.greatdetectives.netGive us a call at 208-991-4783Follow us on Twitter @radiodetectives

  19. 682

    Yours Truly Johnny Dollar: The King's Necklace Matter (Encore) (EP4885)

    Johnny goes to a private island to investigate the attempted theft of a $250,000 necklace belonging to the owner of the island.Original Air Date: March 17, 1953Starring: John Lund as Johnny Dollar; Howard McNearSupport the show monthly at patreon.greatdetectives.netSupport the show on a one-time basis at http://support.greatdetectives.netMail a donation to: Adam Graham, PO Box 15913, Boise, Idaho 83715Take the listener survey at http://survey.greatdetectives.netGive us a call at 208-991-4783Follow us on Instagram at http://instagram.com/greatdetectivesFollow us on Twitter @radiodetectives

  20. 681

    Yours Truly Johnny Dollar: The Neel Breer Matter (Encore) (EP4880)

    Johnny travels to a small town when a doctor raises doubts about the cause of a death of a young man who supposedly died of a heart attack.Original Air Date: July 18, 1951Originating from HollywoodStarring: Edmond O'Brien as Johnny DollarSupport the show monthly at patreon.greatdetectives.netSupport the show on a one-time basis at http://support.greatdetectives.netMail a donation to: Adam Graham, PO Box 15913, Boise, Idaho 83715Take the listener survey at http://survey.greatdetectives.netGive us a call at 208-991-4783Follow us on Instagram at http://instagram.com/greatdetectivesFollow us on Twitter @radiodetectives

  21. 680

    Yours Truly Johnny Dollar: The Malibu Mystery Matter (EP4875)

    Today's Mystery:Johnny goes to Malibu to investigate the sinking of a $150,000 yacht.Original Radio Broadcast Date: September 7, 1958Originated from HollywoodStarring: Bob Bailey as Johnny Dollar; Paula Winslowe; Ben Wright; Jack Kruschen; Jack Edwards; Marvin Miller; Joseph KearnWhen making your travel plans, remember http://johnnydollarair.comBecome one of our Patreon Supporters at https://patreon.greatdetectives.netThank you to our Patreon Supporter of the Day: Jack, Patreon supporter since November 2019.Take the listener survey at http://survey.greatdetectives.netGive us a call at 208-991-4783Follow us on Twitter @radiodetectives

  22. 679

    Yours Truly Johnny Dollar: The Carman Kringle Matter (EP4870)

    Today's Mystery:Johnny is called to a small desert town where an old prospector is determined to change his life insurance beneficiary...to his burrow.Original Radio Broadcast Date: December 22, 1956Originating from HollywoodStarring: Bob Bailey as Johnny Dollar; Herb Vigran; Howard McNear; Jeanne Tatum; Junius Matthews; Lawrence Dobkin; Forrest Lewis; Jack Kruschen; Richard Crenna; Bill JamesWhen making your travel plans, remember http://johnnydollarair.comBecome one of our Patreon Supporters at https://patreon.greatdetectives.netThank you to our Patreon Supporter of the Day:Take the listener survey at http://survey.greatdetectives.netGive us a call at 208-991-4783Follow us on Twitter @radiodetectives

  23. 678

    Yours Truly Johnny Dollar: The Glacier Ghost Matter (EP4865)

    Today's Mystery: Johnny is called in to verify the fate of a businessman who disappeared in the Palisades glacier.Original Radio Broadcast Date: May 12, 1957Originating from HollywoodStarring: Bob Bailey as Johnny Dollar; John Dehner; Herb Ellis; Virginia Gregg; Forrest Lewis; James McCallion; Tom Hanley; John JamesWhen making your travel plans, remember http://johnnydollarair.comBecome one of our Patreon Supporters at https://patreon.greatdetectives.net\Related: Old TIme Radio ResearchersThank you to our Patreon Supporter of the Day: Old Time Radio Man, patreon supporter since September 2023Take the listener survey at http://survey.greatdetectives.netGive us a call at 208-991-4783Follow us on Twitter @radiodetectives

  24. 677

    Yours Truly Johnny Dollar: The Noxious Needle Matter (EP4860)

    Today's Mystery: Johnny's called in to determine whether a theatrical producer died of natural causes or was murdered.Original Radio Broadcast Date:August 24, 1958Originated from HollywoodStars: Bob Bailey as Johnny Dollar.Virginia Gregg, Bartlett Robinson, Marvin Miller, Junius MatthewsWhen making your travel plans, remember http://johnnydollarair.comBecome one of our Patreon Supporters at https://patreon.greatdetectives.netThank you to our Patreon Supporter of the Day: Candyce, Patreon supporter since October 2021.Take the listener survey…http://survey.greatdetectives.netGive us a call 208-991-4783Become one of our friends on Facebook.Follow us on Twitter @radiodetectives

  25. 676

    Yours Truly Johnny Dollar: The Two Faced Matter (EP4855)

    Today's Mystery: Johnny is called in to investigate the theft of $58,000 from a ludite furniture manufacturing company.Original Radio Broadcast Date: August 10, 1958Originated from HollywoodStars: Bob Bailey as Johnny Dollar, Will Wright, Herb Vigran, Forrest Lewis, Edgar Barrier, Richard Beals, Bill James, Gus BayzWhen making your travel plans, remember http://johnnydollarair.comBecome one of our Patreon Supporters at https://patreon.greatdetectives.netThank you to our Patreon Supporter of the Day: Paul, Patreon supporter since November 2024Take the listener survey…http://survey.greatdetectives.netGive us a call 208-991-4783Become one of our friends on Facebook.Follow us on Twitter @radiodetectives

  26. 675

    Yours Truly Johnny Dollar: The Lucky Four Matter (EP4850)

    Today's Mystery: Johnny goes to Colorado to investigate the death of a cantankerous old rancher.Original Radio Broadcast Date: August 3, 1958Originating from HollywoodStarring: Bob Bailey as Johnny Dollar; Ken Christy; Vic Perrin; Lawrence Dobkin; Virginia Gregg; Will Wright; Shirley MitchellWhen making your travel plans, remember http://johnnydollarair.comBecome one of our Patreon Supporters at https://patreon.greatdetectives.netThank you to our Patreon Supporter of the Day:Michael, Patreon supporter since February 2023.Take the listener survey…http://survey.greatdetectives.netGive us a call at 208-991-4783Follow us on Twitter @radiodetectives 

  27. 674

    Yours Truly Johnny Dollar: The Wayward Killer Matter (EP4845)

    Today's Mystery: Johnny is called to protect an insured man who witnessed a murder.Original Radio Broadcast Date: July 27, 1958Originating from HollywoodStarring: Bob Bailey as Johnny Dollar; Edgar Barrier; Herb Vigran; James McCallion; Paul Dubov; Lawrence Dobkin; John Dehner; Bill James; Vic PerrinWhen making your travel plans, remember http://johnnydollarair.comBecome one of our Patreon Supporters at https://patreon.greatdetectives.netThank you to our Patreon Supporter of the Day: Lisa, Patreon supporter since October 2021.Take the listener survey at http://survey.greatdetectives.netGive us a call at 208-991-4783Follow us on Twitter @radiodetectives

  28. 673

    Yours Truly Johnny Dollar: The Mojave Red Sequel Matter (EP4840)

    Today's Mystery: An apparent accidental death of a businessman on a fishing trip is confirmed to be murder. Who did it?Original Radio Broadcast Date: July 20, 1958Originating from HollywoodStarring: Bob Bailey as Johnny Dollar; Virginia Gregg; Parley Baer; Forrest Lewis; Barney Phillips; Alan Reed; Russell ThorsonWhen making your travel plans, remember http://johnnydollarair.comBecome one of our Patreon Supporters at https://patreon.greatdetectives.netThank you to our Patreon Supporters of the Day: J./L. and J. Marcus, Patreon Supporters since November 2025Take the listener survey at http://survey.greatdetectives.netGive us a call at 208-991-4783Follow us on Twitter @radiodetectives

  29. 672

    Yours Truly Johnny Dollar: The Mohave Red Matter (EP4835)

    Today's Mystery: Johnny goes out to Lake Mohave on a tip from a guide that an apparent accidental death might not have been so accidental.Original Radio Broadcast Date: July 13, 1958Originating from HollywoodStarring: Bob Bailey as Johnny Dollar; Lucille Meredith; Forrest Lewis; Parley Baer; Alan Reed; Barney PhillipsWhen making your travel plans, remember http://johnnydollarair.comBecome one of our Patreon Supporters at https://patreon.greatdetectives.netThank you to our Patreon Supporter of the Day: John, Patreon supporter since February 2021Take the listener survey at http://survey.greatdetectives.netGive us a call at 208-991-4783Follow us on Twitter @radiodetectives

  30. 671

    Yours Truly Johnny Dollar: The Blinker Matter (EP4830)

    Today's Mystery: Johnny investigates the disappearance of a insured importer.Original Radio Broadcast Date: July 6, 1950Originating from HollywoodStarring: Bob Bailey as Johnny Dollar; Paula Winslowe; D.J. Thompson; Harry Bartell; Stacy Harris; Vic Perrin; Bob BruceWhen making your travel plans, remember http://johnnydollarair.comBecome one of our Patreon Supporters at https://patreon.greatdetectives.netThank you to our Patreon Supporter of the Day: Yigal, Patreon supporter since March 2023.Take the listener survey at http://survey.greatdetectives.netGive us a call at 208-991-4783Follow us on Twitter @radiodetectives

  31. 670

    Yours Truly Johnny Dollar: The Virtuous Mobster Matter (EP4825)

    Today's Mystery: Johnny goes to South Carolina to investigate the disappearance of an ex-mobster who had gone straight.Original Radio Broadcast Date: June 22, 1958Originating from HollywoodStarring: Bob Bailey as Johnny Dollar; Jeanne Tatum; Jack Kruschen; Les Tremayne; Billy Halop; Frank Gerstle; Gil Stratton Jr.When making your travel plans, remember http://johnnydollarair.comBecome one of our Patreon Supporters at https://patreon.greatdetectives.netThank you to our Patreon Supporter of the Day: Carissa, Patreon supporter since March 2024.Take the listener survey at http://survey.greatdetectives.netGive us a call at 208-991-4783Follow us on Twitter @radiodetectives

  32. 669

    Yours Truly Johnny Dollar: The Ugly Pattern Matter (EP4820)

    Today's Mystery: Johnny is called in when three members of the board of a small company covered by a group life policy are murdered in a short period of time.Original Radio Broadcast Date: June 29, 1958Originated from HollywoodStars: Bob Bailey as Johnny Dollar. Virginia Gregg, Les Tremayne, Forrest Lewis, Herb Vigran, Junius Matthews, Frank GerstleWhen making your travel plans, remember http://johnnydollarair.comBecome one of our Patreon Supporters at https://patreon.greatdetectives.netThank you to our Patreon Supporter of the Day: Philip, Patreon supporter since June 2023Take the listener survey…http://survey.greatdetectives.netGive us a call 208-991-4783Become one of our friends on Facebook.Follow us on Twitter @radiodetectives

  33. 668

    Yours Truly Johnny Dollar: The Delectable Damsel Matter (EP4815)

    Today's Mystery:Johnny is called in to investigate the theft of a valuable diamond from a debutante on board a yacht at sea.Original Radio Broadcast Date: June 15, 1958Originating from HollywoodStarring: Bob Bailey as Johnny Dollar; Virginia Gregg; Chester Stratton; Barney Phillips; Jack Moyles; Frank GerstleWhen making your travel plans, remember http://johnnydollarair.comBecome one of our Patreon Supporters at https://patreon.greatdetectives.netThank you to our Patreon Supporter of the Day: Ronda, Patreon supporter since October 2020Take the listener survey at http://survey.greatdetectives.netGive us a call at 208-991-4783Follow us on Instagram at http://instagram.com/greatdetectivesFollow us on Twitter @radiodetectives

  34. 667

    Yours Truly Johnny Dollar: The Wayward River Matter (EP4810)

    Today's Mystery: Johnny is sent to a highly uninsured and underprepared town along the Ohio River to prevent a disaster in the midst of a flood.Original Radio Broadcast Date: June 8, 1958Originating from HollywoodStarring: Bob Bailey as Johnny Dollar; Chester Stratton; Frank Gerstle; Bob Bruce; Parley BaerWhen making your travel plans, remember http://johnnydollarair.comBecome one of our Patreon Supporters at https://patreon.greatdetectives.netThank you to our Patreon Supporter of the Day: Gary, Patreon supporter since August 2016.Take the listener survey at http://survey.greatdetectives.netGive us a call at 208-991-4783Follow us on Twitter @radiodetectives

  35. 666

    Yours Truly Johnny Dollar: The Froward Fisherman Matter (EP4805)

    Today's Mystery: The wife of an eccentric wealthy angler has fled on him. Johnny has to find out where he went.Original Radio Broadcast Date: June 1, 1958Originating from HollywoodStarring: Bob Bailey as Johnny DollarWhen making your travel plans, remember http://johnnydollarair.comBecome one of our Patreon Supporters at https://patreon.greatdetectives.netThank you to our Patreon Supporter of the Day: Phillip, Patreon supporter since December 2019.Take the listener survey at http://survey.greatdetectives.netGive us a call at 208-991-4783Follow us on Twitter @radiodetectives

  36. 665

    Yours Truly Johnny Dollar: The Amy Bradshaw Matter Omnibus (EP4800s)

    Today's Mystery: Johnny is called in to investigate threats on the life of a famous stage actress.Original Radio Broadcast Dates: November 21-25, 1955Originating from HollywoodStarring: Bob Bailey as Johnny Dollar; Virginia Gregg; Florence Wolcott; Don Diamond; Larry Thor; Vic Perrin; Carleton YoungWhen making your travel plans, remember http://johnnydollarair.comBecome one of our Patreon Supporters at https://patreon.greatdetectives.netThank you to our Patreon Supporter of the Day: RB, Patreon supporter since September 2024.Take the listener survey at http://survey.greatdetectives.netGive us a call at 208-991-4783Follow us on Twitter @radiodetectives

  37. 664

    Yours Truly Johnny Dollar: The Midnight Sun Matter (EP4800)

    Today's Mystery: Johnny is sent to investigate a gold mine and finds himself in serious danger on a plane full of TNT.Original Radio Broadcast Date: May 25, 1958Originating from HollywoodStarring: Bob Bailey as Johnny Dollar; Jeanne Tatum; Frank Nelson; Russell Thorson; Barney Phillips; Harry Bartell; Forrest LewisWhen making your travel plans, remember http://johnnydollarair.comBecome one of our Patreon Supporters at https://patreon.greatdetectives.netThank you to our Patreon Supporter of the Day: Rory, Patreon supporter since October 2020.Take the listener survey at http://survey.greatdetectives.netGive us a call at 208-991-4783Follow us on Twitter @radiodetectives

  38. 663

    Yours Truly Johnny Dollar: The Ghost to Ghost Matter (EP4795)

    Today's Mystery:Johnny is sent to investigate a claim that a ghost is haunting a small New Jersey town.Original Radio Broadcast Date: May 18, 1958Originating from HollywoodStarring: Bob Bailey as Johnny Dollar; Virginia Gregg; Forrest Lewis; Joseph Kearns; RussellThorson; Sam Edwards; Bob BruceWhen making your travel plans, remember http://johnnydollarair.comBecome one of our Patreon Supporters at https://patreon.greatdetectives.netThank you to our Patreon Supporter of the Day: Joel, Patreon supporter since July 2021Take the listener survey at http://survey.greatdetectives.netGive us a call at 208-991-4783Follow us on Twitter @radiodetectives

  39. 662

    Yours Truly Johnny Dollar: The Rolling Stone Matter (EP4789)

    Today's Mystery: Johnny investigates the theft of an under-insured diamond.Original Radio Broadcast Date: May 11, 1958Originating from HollywoodStarring: Bob Bailey as Johnny Dollar; Lawrence Dobkin; Forrest Lewis; Virginia Gregg; Edgar Barrier; Don DiamondWhen making your travel plans, remember http://johnnydollarair.comBecome one of our Patreon Supporters at https://patreon.greatdetectives.netThank you to our Patreon Supporter of the Day: Matthias, Patreon supporter since May 2024.Take the listener survey at http://survey.greatdetectives.netGive us a call at 208-991-4783Follow us on Twitter @radiodetectives

  40. 661

    Yours Truly Johnny Dollar: The Carson Arson Matter (EP4784)

    Today's Mystery:Johnny investigates a series of fires at a chain of New England grocers.Original Radio Broadcast Date: May 4, 1958Originating from HollywoodStarring: Bob Bailey as Johnny Dollar; Byron Kane; Harry Bartell; Virginia Gregg; Jack Edwards; Joseph Kearns; Forrest LewisWhen making your travel plans, remember http://johnnydollarair.comBecome one of our Patreon Supporters at https://patreon.greatdetectives.netThank you to our Patreon Supporter of the Day: Claudia, Patreon supporter since October 2021Take the listener survey at http://survey.greatdetectives.netGive us a call at 208-991-4783Follow us on Twitter @radiodetectives

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    Yours Truly Johnny Dollar: The Village of Virtue Matter (EP4779)

    Today's Mystery: Johnny is sent to investigate a series of thefts near a small South Carolina village that have endangered the peace between a colony of ex-mobsters and the locals.Original Radio Broadcast Date: April 27, 1958Originating from HollywoodStarring: Bob Bailey as Johnny Dollar; Frank Nelson; Billy Halop; Jack Kruschen; Peter Leeds; Gil Stratton; Will WrightWhen making your travel plans, remember http://johnnydollarair.comBecome one of our Patreon Supporters at https://patreon.greatdetectives.netThank you to our Patreon Supporter of the Day: Katherine, Patreon supporter since June 2021Take the listener survey at http://survey.greatdetectives.netGive us a call at 208-991-4783Follow us on Twitter @radiodetectives

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    Yours Truly Johnny Dollar: The Wayward Trout Matter (EP4774)

    Today's Mystery:Johnny is sent to Lake Mojave to prevent the theft of hundreds of thousands of dollars in jewelry and money.Original Radio Broadcast Date: April 20, 1958Originating from HollywoodStarring: Bob Bailey as Johnny Dollar; Lawrence Dobkin; Alan Reed; Russell Thorson; Edgar Barrier; Junius Matthews; Barney Phillips; Eleanor AudleyWhen making your travel plans, remember http://johnnydollarair.comBecome one of our Patreon Supporters at https://patreon.greatdetectives.netThank you to our Patreon Supporter of the Day: Jeremy, Patreon supporter since February 2016.Take the listener survey at http://survey.greatdetectives.netGive us a call at 208-991-4783Follow us on Twitter @radiodetectives

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    Yours Truly Johnny Dollar: The Wayward Money Matter (EP4769)

    Today's Mystery: Johnny goes to Baltimore to investgate $104,000 being stolen from a tobacco company's vault.Suspicion falls on a timid little bookkeeper.Original Radio Broadcast Date: April 13, 1958Originating from HollywoodStarring: Bob Bailey as Johnny Dollar; Virginia Gregg; Edgar Barrier; Alan Reed; Vic Perrin; Frank NelsonWelcome to our latest platinum Patreon ... JoelWhen making your travel plans, remember http://johnnydollarair.comBecome one of our Patreon Supporters at https://patreon.greatdetectives.netThank you to our Patreon Supporter of the Day: Christine and Alex, Patreon supporters since August 2020Take the listener survey at http://survey.greatdetectives.netGive us a call at 208-991-4783Follow us on Twitter @radiodetectives

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    Yours Truly Johnny Dollar: The Eastern Western Matter (EP4764)

    Today's Mystery: Johnny goes to Florida to investigate a ranch, where a rancher claims the winter freeze cost him his entire herd of cattle.Original Radio Broadcast Date: April 6, 1958Originated from HollywoodStarring: Bob Bailey as Johnny Dollar; Virginia Gregg; Marvin Miller; Herb Vigran; Jack Moyles; Vic PerrinWhen making your travel plans, remember http://johnnydollarair.comBecome one of our Patreon Supporters at https://patreon.greatdetectives.netThank you to our Patreon Supporter of the Day: Rachel, Patreon supporter since June 2022.Take the listener survey at http://survey.greatdetectives.netGive us a call at 208-991-4783Follow us on Twitter @radiodetectives

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    Yours Truly Johnny Dollar: The Killer's List Matter (EP4759)

    Today's Mystery: An insured man falls from a building ... or did he jump ... or was he pushed?Original Radio Broadcast Date: March 30, 1958Originating from HollywoodStarring: Bob Bailey as Johnny Dollar; Jack Edwards; Virginia Gregg; Jack Moyles; Tony Barrett; Parley Baer; Carleton G. Young; Lillian BuyeffWhen making your travel plans, remember http://johnnydollarair.comBecome one of our Patreon Supporters at https://patreon.greatdetectives.netThank you to our Patreon Supporter of the Day: Doug, Patreon supporters since June 2020.Take the listener survey at http://survey.greatdetectives.netGive us a call at 208-991-4783Follow us on Twitter @radiodetectives

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    Yours Truly Johnny Dollar: The Circus Animal Matter (Encore) (EP4753)

    Today's MysteryJohnny is hired to protect a leopard in animal show.Original Air Date: December 10, 1949When making your travel plans, remember http://johnnydollarair.comTake the listener survey at http://survey.greatdetectives.netGive us a call at 208-991-4783Follow us on Twitter @radiodetectives

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    Yours Truly Johnny Dollar: The Denver Disbursal Matter (EP4747)

    Today's Mystery: Johnny is called to Denver to investigate a mysterious series of accidental deaths that have resulted in big payoffs by the insurance company.Original Radio Broadcast Date: March 23, 1958Originating from HollywoodStarring: Bob Bailey as Johnny Dollar; Virginia Gregg; Forrest Lewis; Barney Phillips; Edgar Barrier; Frank Gerstle; Peter LeedsWhen making your travel plans, remember http://johnnydollarair.comBecome one of our Patreon Supporters at https://patreon.greatdetectives.netThank you to our Patreon Supporter of the Day: Laura, Patreon supporter since June 2020.Take the listener survey at http://survey.greatdetectives.netGive us a call at 208-991-4783Follow us on Twitter @radiodetectives

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    Yours Truly Johnny Dollar: The Salkoff Sequel Matter (EP4741)

    Today's Mystery: Johnny was about to leave Florida, but plans change when Johnny learns that the assistant at a laboratory doing top secret research has disappeared, with foul play suspected.Original Radio Broadcast Date: March 16, 1958Originating from HollywoodStarring: Bob Bailey as Johnny Dollar; Herb Ellis; Lou Merrill; Stacy Harris; Jack Kruschen; Vic Perrin; Harry BartellWhen making your travel plans, remember http://johnnydollarair.comBecome one of our Patreon Supporters at https://patreon.greatdetectives.netThank you to our Patreon Supporter of the Day:Take the listener survey at http://survey.greatdetectives.netGive us a call at 208-991-4783Follow us on Twitter @radiodetectives

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    Yours Truly Johnny Dollar: The Wayward Moth Matter (EP4735)

    Today's Mystery: Johnny is called to investigate a small claim in a case involving damage at a sensitive chemistry experiment. Or was it sabotage?Original Radio Broadcast Date: March 9, 1958Originated from HollywoodStars: Bob Bailey as Johnny Dollar. Vic Perrin, Herb Ellis, Paul Richards, Lou Merrill, Leon BelascoWhen making your travel plans, remember http://johnnydollarair.comBecome one of our Patreon Supporters at https://patreon.greatdetectives.netThank you to our Patreon Supporter of the Day:Take the listener survey…http://survey.greatdetectives.netGive us a call 208-991-4783Become one of our friends on Facebook.Follow us on Twitter @radiodetectives

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    Yours Truly Johnny Dollar: The Diamond Dilemma Matter (EP4729)

    Today's Mystery: Johnny is called in to investigate when a millionaire wants to collect on a claim that his diamonds were stolen by beings not of this Earth.Original Radio Broadcast Date: March 2, 1958Originating from HollywoodStarring: Bob Bailey as Johnny Dollar; Edwin Jerome; Paul Dubov; Frank Gerstle; Junius Matthews; Marvin MillerWhen making your travel plans, remember http://johnnydollarair.comBecome one of our Patreon Supporters at https://patreon.greatdetectives.netThank you to our Patreon Supporter of the Day: Susan, Patreon supporter since March 2023Take the listener survey at http://survey.greatdetectives.netGive us a call at 208-991-4783Follow us on Twitter @radiodetectives

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ABOUT THIS SHOW

Listen to the adventures of that man with the action-packed account, Yours Truly Johnny Dollar. From 1949-62, the freelance insurance investigator relayed his adventures to the golden age of radio listeners via his action-packed account. In one of the longest-running old-time radio mystery detective programs.Six actors played Johnny Dollar. Currently, we're posting episodes starring Bob Bailey, the best-loved of the Johnny Dollar actors every Tuesday and Friday. However, you'll find the adventures of both previous and later Johnny Dollar actors including Charles Russell, Academy Award Winning Actor Edmond O'Brien, John Lund, Bob Readick, and Emmy-Award nominated actor Mandel Kramer. We also offer the unaired auditions of Dick Powell (Richard Diamond) and Gerald Mohr (Philip Marlowe). We offer more than 500 golden age of radio audio drama podcasts for your listening pleasure.Host Adam Graham is your guide, providing commentary on each episode as well

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