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Mystery in the Air starring Peter Lorre, originally broadcast September 4, 1947, The Mask of Medussa. An excellent horror story about forty seven murderers frozen solid. They still possess active and seething minds, even though they remain in kept in a "wax" museum. Also Part 2 of a 5 part Yours Truly Johnny Dollar story, The Curse of Kamashek Matter, originally broadcast September 4, 1956. Looks like Johnny's off on an expedition.
Boston Blackie starring Dick Kollmar, originally broadcast September 3, 1946, The Stolen Rare Book. A rare book has been stolen from a library vault, and the theft was compounded by murder. Who took the book from the vault, and how? Also Part 1 of a 5 part Yours Truly Johnny Dollar story, The Curse of Kamashek Matter, originally broadcast September 3, 1956. An expedition is forming, but family conflicts are too.
Frontier Gentleman starring John Dehner, originally broadcast August 31, 1958, Also Part 6 of a 6 part Yours Truly Johnny Dollar story, The Kranesburg Matter, originally broadcast August 31, 1956. A fiance and his intended are made for each other. Both broke, both frauds.
Gunsmoke, originally broadcast August 30, 1959, Shooting Stopover. Taking a prisoner to Wichita, Marshal Dillon and the other stage coach passengers are trapped at a way station by robbers who are after a shipment of gold. Also Part 5 of a 6 part Yours Truly Johnny Dollar story, The Kranesburg Matter, originally broadcast August 30, 1956. Johnny learns that the society girl is out and her maid is in. More female visitors.
Suspense, originally broadcast August 29, 1956, Hold Up starring Joseph Kearnes. A quick-on-the-trigger grocer has killed three hold-up men, and is determined never to be robbed. Also Part 4 of a 6 part Yours Truly Johnny Dollar story, The Kranesburg Matter, originally broadcast August 29, 1956. A murdered pearl thief and that gun again.
Let George Do It starring Bob Bailey and Virginia Gregg, originally broadcast August 28, 1950, High Card. A lawyer's wife needs Valentine's help for her husband. Who murdered Dorothy Fullman? High card is the killer and must commit murder! Also Part 3 of a 6 part Yours Truly Johnny Dollar story, The Kranesburg Matter, originally broadcast August 28, 1956. A .32 calibre gun on its way to the incinerator.
Boston Blackie starring Dick Kollmar, originally broadcast August 27, 1946, The Rockwell Diamond. Blackie is arrested in Chicago. He's accused of taking $10,000 from a woman's grandfather. The woman has a secret plan to recover the, "Rockwell Diamond." Also Part 2 of a 6 part Yours Truly Johnny Dollar story, The Kranesburg Matter, originally broadcast August 27, 1956. Would he actually murder to protect the family name?
Philo Vance starring Jackson Beck, originally broadcast August 24, 1948, The Poetic Murder Case. Two drama critics are murdered, with a poem knifed to each of their chests. A third critic is then killed, and the main suspect is, "Longfellow!". Also Part 1 of a 6 part Yours Truly Johnny Dollar story, The Kranesburg Matter, originally broadcast August 24, 1956. A meeting with a pearl thief, and another one planned.
Frontier Gentlemen starring John Dehner, originally broadcast August 17, 1958, Wonder Boy. A young man with a very fast draw is bound to become a killer. Also Part 5 of a 5 part Yours Truly Johnny Dollar story The Crystal Lake Cabin Matter, originally broadcast August 17, 1956. The conclusion of the story. A payoff with illegal tender...hot lead!
Quiet Please starring Ernest Chappell, originally broadcast August 16, 1948, Presto-Change-O I'm sure. A young man who has a magic wand that actually works, finds that it's not all "beer and griddles!" Also Part 4 of a 5 part Yours Truly Johnny Dollar story The Crystal Lake Cabin Matter, originally broadcast August 16, 1956. A shot in the dark that missed, and another that hit the bull's eye!
Broadway is my Beat starring Larry Thor, originally broadcast August 15, 1953, The Mrs Webb Murder Case. Mrs. Joe Webb has nearly been smothered...was it Joe? Also Part 3 of a 5 part Yours Truly Johnny Dollar story The Crystal Lake Cabin Matter, originally broadcast August 15, 1956. A girl who lied, and a padlock that didn't!
Let George Do It starring Bob Bailey and Virginia Gregg, originally broadcast August 14, 1950, The High Price of a Penny. Also Part 2 of a 5 part Yours Truly Johnny Dollar story The Crystal Lake Cabin Matter, originally broadcast August 14, 1956.
Boston Blackie starring Dick Kollmar, originally broadcast August 13, 1946, The Diamond Smugglers. Momma and Poppa Adams are in reality diamond smugglers and perhaps poisoners. Also Part 1 of a 5 part Yours Truly Johnny Dollar story The Crystal Lake Cabin Matter, originally broadcast August 13, 1956.
Frontier Gentleman starring John Dehner, originally broadcast August 10, 1958, The Cat Man. A strange story about an itinerant Irishman, his sixty-two cats, and his big plans. Also Part 5 of a 5 part Yours Truly Johnny Dollar story The Alder Matter, originally broadcast August 10, 1956. Johnny fakes his departure and cracks the case.
Dragnet starring Jack Webb, originally broadcast August 9, 1955, The Big Missus. A woman tells the cops that her ex-convict husband is planning a robbery. Also Part 4 of a 5 part Yours Truly Johnny Dollar story The Alder Matter, originally broadcast August 9, 1956. An attack on a pier, a cable office trick.
The Lone Ranger, originally broadcast August 8. 1941, Thunder Rides the Flood. Also Part 3 of a 5 part Yours Truly Johnny Dollar story The Alder Matter, originally broadcast August 8, 1956. A night on the town and a prowl though a room.
Damon Runyon Theater starring John Brown as Broadway, originally broadcast August 7, 1949, Broadway Financier. A tough girl is determined to claw her way to the top. Also Part 2 of a 5 part Yours Truly Johnny Dollar story The Alder Matter, originally broadcast August 7, 1956. A murder attempt on a millionaire and a practicing bull fighter.
The Whistler, originally broadcast August 6, 1945, The Man Who Came to Murder. Wendell has been taking care of wealthy old Aunt Ellen's finances because she hasn't much time left. When her condition improves, Wendell has to take certain steps to keep her from discovering his thievery!. Also Part 1 of a 5 part Yours Truly Johnny Dollar story The Alder Matter, originally broadcast August 6, 1956. A Venezuelan with a $250,000 policy on his life has changed his beneficiary five times in the last month.
Frontier Gentleman starring John Dehner as Paladin, originally broadcast August 3, 1958, Nebraska Jack. Jack has five Indian wives, many children, and an understandable taste for whiskey. Also Part 5 of a 5 part Yours Truly Johnny Dollar story The Sea Legs Matter, originally broadcast August 3, 1956.
This is Your FBI starring Stacy Keach, originally broadcast August 2, 1946, The Would Be Movie Star. Two women and a baby hold up a grocery store, and cross a state line while making their getaway. Also Part 4 of a 5 part Yours Truly Johnny Dollar story The Sea Legs Matter, originally broadcast August 2, 1956. A Spaniard with a knife, a lady with a gun.
A Date with Judy starring Louise Erickson, originally broadcast August 1, 1944, Father's Birthday. It's Mr. Foster's birthday; Judy wants him to have a "perfect day." Also Part 3 of a 5 part Yours Truly Johnny Dollar story The Sea Legs Matter, originally broadcast August 1, 1956. A dead man wrecks an airplane.
Boston Blackie starring Dick Kollmar, originally broadcast July 30, 1946, Freighter Swan. A tale of mutiny and murder aboard the freighter "Swan.". Also Part 1 of a 5 part Yours Truly Johnny Dollar story The Sea Legs Matter, originally broadcast July 30, 1956. Off to Nicaragua to look into a maritime disaster.
Frontier Gentleman starring John Dehner, originally broadcast July 27, 1958, Mighty Tired. A good story about J.B. Kendall's second run-in with Jesse James. Also Part 5 of a 5 part Yours Truly Johnny Dollar story The Open Town Matter, originally broadcast July 27, 1956.
This is your FBI starring Stacy Harris, originally broadcast July 26, 1946, The Sinister Witness. A witness to a hit-and-run accident blackmails a candidate for mayor to ensure his silence. Also Part 4 of a 5 part Yours Truly Johnny Dollar story The Open Town Matter, originally broadcast July 26, 1956. Shorty shows up, a house burns down.
The Lone Ranger starring Brace Beemer, originally broadcast July 25, 1941, No Fury. The first school teacher has arrived in Centerville, and so has the Christopher gang. A jealous cowgirl allows the teacher to be kidnapped and held for ransom. Also Part 3 of a 5 part Yours Truly Johnny Dollar story The Open Town Matter, originally broadcast July 25, 1956. Johnny learns much about who is running the rackets...from a drunken reporter.
Damon Runyon Theater starring John Brown, originally broadcast July 24, 1949, The Lily of St Pierre. A Runyonesque love story about an unsavory Broadway-type and an innocent Canadian girl. Also Part 2 of a 5 part Yours Truly Johnny Dollar story The Open Town Matter, originally broadcast July 24, 1956. An air tight alibi gets ventilated.
Boston Blackie starring Dick Kollmar, originally broadcast July 23, 1946, Murdering Cuckoo Clock. Blackie comes across a grandfather clock that cuckoos and kills. Also Part 1 of a 5 part Yours Truly Johnny Dollar story The Open Town Matter, originally broadcast July 23, 1956.
Frontier Gentleman starring John Dehner, originally broadcast July 20, 1958, Mighty Mouse. A good story about five holdup men outside Laramie, Wyoming Territory, and Kendall's attempt to have them arrested. Also Part 5 of a 5 part Yours Truly Johnny Dollar story The Star of Capetown Matter, originally broadcast July 20, 1956. Conclusion, and the diamond recovered.
Adventures of Philip Marlowe starring Gerald Mohr, originally broadcast July 19, 1950, Last Wish. Marlowe sets out to find Jack Schiller for his father, a dying old man. Not as easy as it sounds. Also Part 4 of a 5 part Yours Truly Johnny Dollar story The Star of Capetown Matter, originally broadcast July 19, 1956. Man overboard, and a clue with him.
Suspense, originally broadcast July 18, 1946, Photo Finish starring Michael O'Shea. A street photographer takes a picture of a man being murdered, and finds himself involved in intrigue. Also Part 3 of a 5 part Yours Truly Johnny Dollar story The Star of Capetown Matter, originally broadcast July 18, 1956. Johnny and the missing diamond, all at sea.
Have Gun, Will Travel starring John Dehner, originally broadcast July 17, 1960, Little Guns. Paladin travels to Preston, Arizona when his old friend James Ellis hires him to prevent a range war. Also Part 2 of a 5 part Yours Truly Johnny Dollar story The Star of Capetown Matter, originally broadcast July 17, 1956. A hit on the head and Johnny misses the boat.
Let George Do It starring Bob Bailey and Virginia Gregg, originally broadcast July 16, 1951, What Became of Terry Cable? When Mr. Cable's watch is located in a pawn shown, there's no sign of Mr. Cable. George's investigation leads to several warehouse fires. Also Part 1 of a 5 part Yours Truly Johnny Dollar story The Star of Capetown Matter, originally broadcast July 16, 1956.
Frontier Gentleman starring John Dehner, originally broadcast July 13, 1958, Justice of the Peace. A woman justice of the peace is unable to prevent the lynching of an Indian accused of murder. Also Part 5 of a 5 part Yours Truly Johnny Dollar story The Shady Lane Matter, originally broadcast July 13, 1956. The conclusion of the story. One domino tips, the whole stack tumbles, and the last man falls with a crash!
Dragnet, originally broadcast July 12, 1951, The Big Setup. The cops break up a burglary ring that uses a hatcheck girl for a spotter. Also Part 4 of a 5 part Yours Truly Johnny Dollar story The Shady Lane Matter, originally broadcast July 12, 1956. A slow net tightens and the fish turn frantic. One of them at least is armed and as dangerous and as deadly as a shark!
The Lives of Harry Lime starring Orson Welles, originally broadcast July 11, 1952, Honeymoon. Harry and a Countess try to smuggle Sicily's most-wanted bandit out of the country. Also Part 3 of a 5 part Yours Truly Johnny Dollar story The Shady Lane Matter, originally broadcast July 11, 1956. A sudden twist and a cool threat, a strange revolution and the lies come thick and fast!
X Minus One, originally broadcast July 10, 1956, Bad Medicine. Elwood would love to kill his "friend" Magnuson. Seeking help from a home therapy unit, he's unfortunately given a Martian model which has an entirely different set of parameters. Also Part 2 of a 5 part Yours Truly Johnny Dollar story The Shady Lane Matter, originally broadcast July 10, 1956. Of two who are not even accused, one confesses and one denies...and both very strangely!
Boston Blackie starring Dick Kollmar, originally broadcast July 9, 1946, The Skating Rink Murders. A girl is found murdered at a skating rink with a $50,000 diamond ring on her finger. Also Part 1 of a 5 part Yours Truly Johnny Dollar story The Shady Lane Matter, originally broadcast July 9, 1956. A quiet little New England town, with elm shaded streets, picket fences, flower beds, and a killer on the loose!
Big Town starring Edward Pawley and Fran Carlon, originally broadcast May 10, 1949. Nightclub comic Mike Evans has been shot and killed in his dressing room. Myra Tyler has confessed to the crime and has made a tape recording of her confession! Also Part 4 of a Five Part Yours Truly Johnny Dollar story The Silver Blue Matter, originally broadcast May 10, 1956.
Philo Vance starring Jackson Beck, originally broadcast May 9, 1950, The Whistling Murder Case. As the killer whistles, "Comin' Through The Rye," a husband and wife are shot after being blackmailed. Evidence points to the neer-do-well son of a banker. Also Part 3 of a Five Part Yours Truly Johnny Dollar story The Silver Blue Matter, originally broadcast May 9, 1956. A lonely, broken-hearted girl, a blood-stained shirt, and a fight with a cornered rat.
X Minus One, originally broadcast May 8, 1955, Mars is Heaven. The first Earthmen to arrive on Mars find some very familiar sights and even more familiar people. Also Part 2 of a Five Part Yours Truly Johnny Dollar story The Silver Blue Matter, originally broadcast May 8, 1956. Fear stalks the streets...and brings death in a dirty alley.
Boston Blackie starring Dick Kollmar, originally broadcast May 7, 1946, The Winthrope Jewel Robberies. A diamond a day is disappearing from a jewelry company and Blackie is asked to help stop the thefts. Also Part 1 of a Five Part Yours Truly Johnny Dollar story The Silver Blue Matter, originally broadcast May 7, 1956. A heartless, vicious racket...80 mink coats stolen and the watchman near death.
Luke Slaughter of Tombstone starring Sam Buffington, originally broadcast May 4, 1958, Worth it’s Salt. Ed Craig is running for the office of delegate to Congress, representing Arizona. He also buys a salted gold mine which is secretly owned by his opponent. Also Part 5 of a Five Part Yours Truly Johnny Dollar story The Callicles Matter, originally broadcast May 4, 1956. The answer lies with a 3000 year old Greek.
The Story of Dr Kildare starring Lew Ayers and Lionel Barrymore, originally broadcast May 3, 1950, Terry Murphy. Drs. Kildare and Gillespie try to help youngfrom a sporting goods store. Terry is then accused of stealing a scalpel! Also Part 4 of a Five Part Yours Truly Johnny Dollar story The Callicles Matter, originally broadcast May 3, 1956. Callicles was a Greek, maybe the greatest Greek of them all!
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Inner Sanctum Mysteries, originally broadcast May 2, 1945, No Coffin For The Dead. Who killed Peter Frame? The assailant is identified as the insane son of Peter Frame's housekeeper. However, the son has been shot while escaping from an asylum and is unable to walk. Also Part 3 of a Five Part Yours Truly Johnny Dollar story The Callicles Matter, originally broadcast May 2, 1956. Trouble comes early and stays late.
Have Gun, Will Travel starring John Dehner, originally broadcast May 1, 1960, Dressed to Kill . Paladin delivers a railroad payroll to the town of Terminal...and rescues a kidnapped damsel in distress. Also Part 2 of a Five Part Yours Truly Johnny Dollar story The Callicles Matter, originally broadcast May 1, 1956. More facts about how the Earth swallowed a man.
Boston Blackie starring Dick Kollmar, originally broadcast April 30, 1946, The Francis Fielding Matter. A psychiatrist is framed for murder. Blackie tries to prove him innocent. Also Part 1 of a Five Part Yours Truly Johnny Dollar story The Callicles Matter, originally broadcast April 30, 1956. The Greeks had a word for it. A search for a millionaire's son begins.
Luke Slaughter of Tombstone starring Sam Buffington, originally broadcast April 27, 1958, Death Watch. Also Part 5 of a Five Part Yours Truly Johnny Dollar story The Lonely Hearts Matter, originally broadcast April 27, 1956.
You Bet Your Life starring Groucho Marx, originally broadcast April 25, 1951, The secret word is Wall. Also Part 3 of a Five Part Yours Truly Johnny Dollar story The Lonely Hearts Matter, originally broadcast April 25, 1956. A scared girl...a shot in the dark. Did thirteen knots make a noose?
Gunsmoke starring William Conrad, originally broadcast April 24, 1954, Murder Warrant. Also Part 2 of a Five-Part Yours Truly Johnny Dollar story The Lonely Hearts Matter, originally broadcast April 24, 1956. Another day, another husband, another death, and a sweet little old lady rocks and smiles.