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Johnny Dollar was a fictional private investigator who appeared in a radio drama of the same name. The show ran for 12 years, from 1949 to 1961, and featured 809 episodes. In each episode, Johnny would be hired by an insurance company to investigate a suspicious claim. He would travel to the scene of the crime, interview witnesses, and follow every clue until he solved the case. Johnny was a complex character. He was intelligent and resourceful, but he was also cynical and world-weary. He had a deep love of fishing, and he often used his expense account to cover the cost of his fishing trips. The show was popular for its suspenseful plots, its well-developed characters, and its realistic portrayal of the world of insurance investigations. It is considered one of the classic radio dramas of all time. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/dwight-allen0/support
Johnny Dollar was a fictional private investigator who appeared in a radio drama of the same name. The show ran for 12 years, from 1949 to 1961, and featured 809 episodes. In each episode, Johnny would be hired by an insurance company to investigate a suspicious claim. He would travel to the scene of the crime, interview witnesses, and follow every clue until he solved the case. Johnny was a complex character. He was intelligent and resourceful, but he was also cynical and world-weary. He had a deep love of fishing, and he often used his expense account to cover the cost of his fishing trips. The show was popular for its suspenseful plots, its well-developed characters, and its realistic portrayal of the world of insurance investigations. It is considered one of the classic radio dramas of all time. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/dwight-allen0/support
Johnny Dollar was a fictional private investigator who appeared in a radio drama of the same name. The show ran for 12 years, from 1949 to 1961, and featured 809 episodes. In each episode, Johnny would be hired by an insurance company to investigate a suspicious claim. He would travel to the scene of the crime, interview witnesses, and follow every clue until he solved the case. Johnny was a complex character. He was intelligent and J, but he was also cynical and world-weary. He had a deep love of fishing, and he often used his expense account to cover the cost of his fishing trips. The show was popular for its suspenseful plots, its well-developed characters, and its realistic portrayal of the world of insurance investigations. It is considered one of the classic radio dramas of all time. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/dwight-allen0/support
Johnny Dollar was a fictional private investigator who appeared in a radio drama of the same name. The show ran for 12 years, from 1949 to 1961, and featured 809 episodes. In each episode, Johnny would be hired by an insurance company to investigate a suspicious claim. He would travel to the scene of the crime, interview witnesses, and follow every clue until he solved the case. Johnny was a complex character. He was intelligent and resourceful, but he was also cynical and world-weary. He had a deep love of fishing, and he often used his expense account to cover the cost of his fishing trips. The show was popular for its suspenseful plots, its well-developed characters, and its realistic portrayal of the world of insurance investigations. It is considered one of the classic radio dramas of all time. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/dwight-allen0/support
Johnny Dollar was a fictional private investigator who appeared in a radio drama of the same name. The show ran for 12 years, from 1949 to 1961, and featured 809 episodes. In each episode, Johnny would be hired by an insurance company to investigate a suspicious claim. He would travel to the scene of the crime, interview witnesses, and follow every clue until he solved the case. Johnny was a complex character. He was intelligent and resourceful, but he was also cynical and world-weary. He had a deep love of fishing, and he often used his expense account to cover the cost of his fishing trips. The show was popular for its suspenseful plots, its well-developed characters, and its realistic portrayal of the world of insurance investigations. It is considered one of the classic radio dramas of all time. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/dwight-allen0/support
Release Date: January 24, 2014Johnny goes ashore and finds danger in his search for the Star of Capetown.Original Air Date: July 20, 1956Joe Khan is caught by gangsters as he searches for a missing woman.Original Air Date: 1958Support the show monthly at patreon.greatdetectives.netSupport the show on a one-time basis at http://support.greatdetectives.net.Mail a donation to: Adam Graham, PO Box 15913, Boise, Idaho 83715Take the listener survey at http://survey.greatdetectives.netCheck out all our social media links and connect with us at http://www.greatdetectives.netThis show is part of the Spreaker Prime Network, if you are interested in advertising on this podcast, contact us at https://www.spreaker.com/show/5901852/advertisement
Release Date: January 22, 2014After being temporarily weigh laid Johnny gets on board the ship containing one of thieves of the Star of Capetown.Original Air Dates: July 18 and 19, 1956Support the show monthly at patreon.greatdetectives.netSupport the show on a one-time basis at http://support.greatdetectives.net.Mail a donation to: Adam Graham, PO Box 15913, Boise, Idaho 83715Take the listener survey at http://survey.greatdetectives.netCheck out all our social media links and connect with us at http://www.greatdetectives.netThis show is part of the Spreaker Prime Network, if you are interested in advertising on this podcast, contact us at https://www.spreaker.com/show/5901852/advertisement
Release Date: January 20, 2014Johnny goes to Capetown to convince a wealthy playboy to secure his $150,000 necklace but the necklace is stolen and a murder occurs.Original Air Dates: July 16 and 17, 1956Support the show monthly at patreon.greatdetectives.netSupport the show on a one-time basis at http://support.greatdetectives.net.Mail a donation to: Adam Graham, PO Box 15913, Boise, Idaho 83715Take the listener survey at http://survey.greatdetectives.netCheck out all our social media links and connect with us at http://www.greatdetectives.netThis show is part of the Spreaker Prime Network, if you are interested in advertising on this podcast, contact us at https://www.spreaker.com/show/5901852/advertisement
Today's Mystery: After being knocked out, Johnny takes a helicoper to board a cruise ship that contains the stolen diamond.Original Radio Broadcast Dates: July 18, 19, and 20, 1956Originating from HollywoodStars: Bob Bailey as Johnny Dollar. Jeanne Tatum, Virginia Gregg, Harry Bartell, Chester Stratton, Marvin Miller, D. J. Thompson, Tom Hanley, Ray KemperPost episode discussion: Status of Bold Venture for Old Time Radio Adventure PodcastAlso, are post-1955 Johnny Dollar and Jim Rockford of The Rockford Files effectively the same person?When making your travel plans, remember http://johnnydollarair.comBecome one of our Patreon Supporters at patreon.greatdetectives.netThank you to our Patreon Supporters of the Day: Deborah and Robert, Patreon Supporters Since December 2018Take the listener survey…http://survey.greatdetectives.netGive us a call 208-991-4783Become one of our friends on Facebook.Follow us on Twitter @radiodetectivesJoin us again tomorrow for another detective drama from the Golden Age of Radio.This show is part of the Spreaker Prime Network, if you are interested in advertising on this podcast, contact us at https://www.spreaker.com/show/4607052/advertisement
Yours Truly Johnny Dollar – The Great Detectives of Old Time Radio
Today's Mystery: After being knocked out, Johnny takes a helicoper to board a cruise ship that contains the stolen diamond.Original Radio Broadcast Dates: July 18, 19, and 20, 1956Originating from HollywoodStars: Bob Bailey as Johnny Dollar. Jeanne Tatum, Virginia Gregg, Harry Bartell, Chester Stratton, Marvin Miller, D. J. Thompson, Tom Hanley, Ray KemperPost episode discussion: Status of Bold Venture for Old Time Radio Adventure PodcastAlso, are post-1955 Johnny Dollar and Jim Rockford of The Rockford Files effectively the same person?When making your travel plans, remember http://johnnydollarair.comBecome one of our Patreon Supporters at patreon.greatdetectives.netThank you to our Patreon Supporters of the Day: Deborah and Robert, Patreon Supporters Since December 2018Take the listener survey…http://survey.greatdetectives.netGive us a call 208-991-4783Become one of our friends on Facebook.Follow us on Twitter @radiodetectivesThis show is part of the Spreaker Prime Network, if you are interested in advertising on this podcast, contact us at https://www.spreaker.com/show/4607326/advertisement
Today's Mystery:Johnny is sent to Capetown by a nervous insurance company to help protect a diamond owned by an eccentric and careless playboy.Original Radio Broadcast Dates: July 16 and 17, 1956Originated from HollywoodStarring: Bob Bailey as Johnny Dollar; Jeanne Tatum; Virginia Gregg; Harry Bartell; Chester Stratton; Marvin Miller; D. J. Thompson; Tom Hanley; Ray KemperWhen making your travel plans, remember http://johnnydollarair.comBecome one of our Patreon Supporters at patreon.greatdetectives.netThank you to our Patreon Supporter of the Day: Rose, Patreon Supporter since June, 2023Take the listener survey at http://survey.greatdetectives.netGive us a call at 208-991-4783Follow us on Twitter @radiodetectivesJoin us again tomorrow for another detective drama from the Golden Age of Radio.This show is part of the Spreaker Prime Network, if you are interested in advertising on this podcast, contact us at https://www.spreaker.com/show/4607052/advertisement
Yours Truly Johnny Dollar – The Great Detectives of Old Time Radio
Today's Mystery:Johnny is sent to Capetown by a nervous insurance company to help protect a diamond owned by an eccentric and careless playboy.Original Radio Broadcast Dates: July 16 and 17, 1956Originated from HollywoodStarring: Bob Bailey as Johnny Dollar; Jeanne Tatum; Virginia Gregg; Harry Bartell; Chester Stratton; Marvin Miller; D. J. Thompson; Tom Hanley; Ray KemperWhen making your travel plans, remember http://johnnydollarair.comBecome one of our Patreon Supporters at patreon.greatdetectives.netThank you to our Patreon Supporter of the Day: Rose, Patreon Supporter since June, 2023Take the listener survey at http://survey.greatdetectives.netGive us a call at 208-991-4783Follow us on Twitter @radiodetectivesThis show is part of the Spreaker Prime Network, if you are interested in advertising on this podcast, contact us at https://www.spreaker.com/show/4607326/advertisement
Crime and Peter Chambers starring Dane Clark, originally broadcast July 20, 1954, Donald Sloane, Embezzler. A bank teller steals money from his accounts, but leaves $28,000 behind! 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. Visit my web page - http://www.classicradio.streamWe receive no revenue from YouTube. If you enjoy our shows, listen via the links on our web page or if you're so inclined, Buy me a coffee! https://www.buymeacoffee.com/wyattcoxelAHeard on almost 100 radio stations from coast to coast. Classic Radio Theater features great radio programs that warmed the hearts of millions for the better part of the 20th century. Host Wyatt Cox brings the best of radio classics back to life with both the passion of a long time (as in more than half a century) fan and the heart of a forty year news man. But more than just “playing the hits”, Wyatt supplements the first hour of each day's show with historical information on the day and date in history including audio that takes you back to World War II, Korea, and Vietnam. FDR, Eisenhower, JFK, Reagan, Carter, Nixon, LBJ. It's a true slice of life from not just radio's past, but America's past.Wyatt produces 21 hours a week of freshly minted Classic Radio Theater presentations each week, and each day's broadcast is timely and entertaining!
Gangbusters, originally broadcast July 19, 1954, Manhattan Rampage. A couple of crooks hide out after a run of robberies. But one of them doesn't handle hiding out well. 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. Visit my web page - http://www.classicradio.streamWe receive no revenue from YouTube. If you enjoy our shows, listen via the links on our web page or if you're so inclined, Buy me a coffee! https://www.buymeacoffee.com/wyattcoxelAHeard on almost 100 radio stations from coast to coast. Classic Radio Theater features great radio programs that warmed the hearts of millions for the better part of the 20th century. Host Wyatt Cox brings the best of radio classics back to life with both the passion of a long time (as in more than half a century) fan and the heart of a forty year news man. But more than just “playing the hits”, Wyatt supplements the first hour of each day's show with historical information on the day and date in history including audio that takes you back to World War II, Korea, and Vietnam. FDR, Eisenhower, JFK, Reagan, Carter, Nixon, LBJ. It's a true slice of life from not just radio's past, but America's past.Wyatt produces 21 hours a week of freshly minted Classic Radio Theater presentations each week, and each day's broadcast is timely and entertaining!
Dr Christian starring Jean Hersholdt, originally broadcast July 18, 1945, Joyous Heart. A war wife was released to the hospital to find her husband back from the war. But the newspaper reported he was missing in the war that same day! 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. Visit my web page - http://www.classicradio.streamWe receive no revenue from YouTube. If you enjoy our shows, listen via the links on our web page or if you're so inclined, Buy me a coffee! https://www.buymeacoffee.com/wyattcoxelAHeard on almost 100 radio stations from coast to coast. Classic Radio Theater features great radio programs that warmed the hearts of millions for the better part of the 20th century. Host Wyatt Cox brings the best of radio classics back to life with both the passion of a long time (as in more than half a century) fan and the heart of a forty year news man. But more than just “playing the hits”, Wyatt supplements the first hour of each day's show with historical information on the day and date in history including audio that takes you back to World War II, Korea, and Vietnam. FDR, Eisenhower, JFK, Reagan, Carter, Nixon, LBJ. It's a true slice of life from not just radio's past, but America's past.Wyatt produces 21 hours a week of freshly minted Classic Radio Theater presentations each week, and each day's broadcast is timely and entertaining!
The Damon Runyon Theater starring John Brown as Broadway, originally broadcast July 17, 1949, The Bloodhounds of Broadway. Man's best friend is not always the one with four legs. 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. Visit my web page - http://www.classicradio.streamWe receive no revenue from YouTube. If you enjoy our shows, listen via the links on our web page or if you're so inclined, Buy me a coffee! https://www.buymeacoffee.com/wyattcoxelAHeard on almost 100 radio stations from coast to coast. Classic Radio Theater features great radio programs that warmed the hearts of millions for the better part of the 20th century. Host Wyatt Cox brings the best of radio classics back to life with both the passion of a long time (as in more than half a century) fan and the heart of a forty year news man. But more than just “playing the hits”, Wyatt supplements the first hour of each day's show with historical information on the day and date in history including audio that takes you back to World War II, Korea, and Vietnam. FDR, Eisenhower, JFK, Reagan, Carter, Nixon, LBJ. It's a true slice of life from not just radio's past, but America's past.Wyatt produces 21 hours a week of freshly minted Classic Radio Theater presentations each week, and each day's broadcast is timely and entertaining!
I Was a Communist for the FBI starring Dana Andrews, originally broadcast July 16, 1952, Rich Man, Poor Man. The Party plans the downfall of a wealthy magazine publisher, and the takeover of his publications. Also Part 1 of a 5 part Yours Truly Johnny Dollar story The Star of Capetown Matter, originally broadcast July 16, 1956. A $150,000 diamond and the murder of a millionaire brings Johnny to Africa.Visit my web page - http://www.classicradio.streamWe receive no revenue from YouTube. If you enjoy our shows, listen via the links on our web page or if you're so inclined, Buy me a coffee! https://www.buymeacoffee.com/wyattcoxelAHeard on almost 100 radio stations from coast to coast. Classic Radio Theater features great radio programs that warmed the hearts of millions for the better part of the 20th century. Host Wyatt Cox brings the best of radio classics back to life with both the passion of a long time (as in more than half a century) fan and the heart of a forty year news man. But more than just “playing the hits”, Wyatt supplements the first hour of each day's show with historical information on the day and date in history including audio that takes you back to World War II, Korea, and Vietnam. FDR, Eisenhower, JFK, Reagan, Carter, Nixon, LBJ. It's a true slice of life from not just radio's past, but America's past.Wyatt produces 21 hours a week of freshly minted Classic Radio Theater presentations each week, and each day's broadcast is timely and entertaining!
Dollar time!
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.
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.
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.
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.
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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, 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
Bob Bailey as detective Johnny Dollar. Digitally restored radio crime drama. Yours Truly, Johnny Dollar episodes originally broadcast in July, 1956. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/podnoir/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/podnoir/support
Yours Truly, Johnny Dollar was a radio drama about a "fabulous" freelance insurance investigator "with the action-packed expense account." The show aired on CBS Radio from January 14, 1949 to September 30, 1962. There were 811 episodes in the 12-year run, and more than 720 still exist today. Each story started with a phone call from an insurance executive, calling on Johnny to investigate an unusual claim. Each story required Johnny to travel to some distant locale, usually within the United States but sometimes abroad, where he was almost always threatened with personal danger in the course of his investigations. Johnny's file on each case was usually referenced as a "matter," as in "The Silver Blue Matter" or "The Forbes Matter." Later episodes were more fanciful, with titles like "The Wayward Trout Matter" and "The Price of Fame Matter" (the latter featuring a rare guest-star appearance: Vincent Price). Each story was recounted in flashback, as Johnny listed each line item from his expense account. Most of the items related to transportation and lodging, but no incidental expense was too small for Johnny to itemize, as in "Item nine, 10 cents. Aspirin. I needed them." Johnny usually stuck to business, but would engage in romantic dalliances with women he encountered in his travels; later episodes gave Johnny a steady girlfriend, Betty Lewis. Johnny's precious recreational time was usually spent fishing, and it was not uncommon for Johnny's clients to exploit this favorite pastime in convincing him to take on a job. The episodes generally finished with Johnny tallying up his account, making final remarks on the report, and traveling back to Hartford, Connecticut, where he was based. --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/daniel-lantz/message
Yours Truly, Johnny Dollar was a radio drama about a "fabulous" freelance insurance investigator "with the action-packed expense account." The show aired on CBS Radio from January 14, 1949 to September 30, 1962. There were 811 episodes in the 12-year run, and more than 720 still exist today. Each story started with a phone call from an insurance executive, calling on Johnny to investigate an unusual claim. Each story required Johnny to travel to some distant locale, usually within the United States but sometimes abroad, where he was almost always threatened with personal danger in the course of his investigations. Johnny's file on each case was usually referenced as a "matter," as in "The Silver Blue Matter" or "The Forbes Matter." Later episodes were more fanciful, with titles like "The Wayward Trout Matter" and "The Price of Fame Matter" (the latter featuring a rare guest-star appearance: Vincent Price). Each story was recounted in flashback, as Johnny listed each line item from his expense account. Most of the items related to transportation and lodging, but no incidental expense was too small for Johnny to itemize, as in "Item nine, 10 cents. Aspirin. I needed them." Johnny usually stuck to business, but would engage in romantic dalliances with women he encountered in his travels; later episodes gave Johnny a steady girlfriend, Betty Lewis. Johnny's precious recreational time was usually spent fishing, and it was not uncommon for Johnny's clients to exploit this favorite pastime in convincing him to take on a job. The episodes generally finished with Johnny tallying up his account, making final remarks on the report, and traveling back to Hartford, Connecticut, where he was based. --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/daniel-lantz/message
Yours Truly, Johnny Dollar was a radio drama about a "fabulous" freelance insurance investigator "with the action-packed expense account." The show aired on CBS Radio from January 14, 1949 to September 30, 1962. There were 811 episodes in the 12-year run, and more than 720 still exist today. Each story started with a phone call from an insurance executive, calling on Johnny to investigate an unusual claim. Each story required Johnny to travel to some distant locale, usually within the United States but sometimes abroad, where he was almost always threatened with personal danger in the course of his investigations. Johnny's file on each case was usually referenced as a "matter," as in "The Silver Blue Matter" or "The Forbes Matter." Later episodes were more fanciful, with titles like "The Wayward Trout Matter" and "The Price of Fame Matter" (the latter featuring a rare guest-star appearance: Vincent Price). Each story was recounted in flashback, as Johnny listed each line item from his expense account. Most of the items related to transportation and lodging, but no incidental expense was too small for Johnny to itemize, as in "Item nine, 10 cents. Aspirin. I needed them." Johnny usually stuck to business, but would engage in romantic dalliances with women he encountered in his travels; later episodes gave Johnny a steady girlfriend, Betty Lewis. Johnny's precious recreational time was usually spent fishing, and it was not uncommon for Johnny's clients to exploit this favorite pastime in convincing him to take on a job. The episodes generally finished with Johnny tallying up his account, making final remarks on the report, and traveling back to Hartford, Connecticut, where he was based. --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/daniel-lantz/message
Yours Truly, Johnny Dollar was a radio drama about a "fabulous" freelance insurance investigator "with the action-packed expense account." The show aired on CBS Radio from January 14, 1949 to September 30, 1962. There were 811 episodes in the 12-year run, and more than 720 still exist today. Each story started with a phone call from an insurance executive, calling on Johnny to investigate an unusual claim. Each story required Johnny to travel to some distant locale, usually within the United States but sometimes abroad, where he was almost always threatened with personal danger in the course of his investigations. Johnny's file on each case was usually referenced as a "matter," as in "The Silver Blue Matter" or "The Forbes Matter." Later episodes were more fanciful, with titles like "The Wayward Trout Matter" and "The Price of Fame Matter" (the latter featuring a rare guest-star appearance: Vincent Price). Each story was recounted in flashback, as Johnny listed each line item from his expense account. Most of the items related to transportation and lodging, but no incidental expense was too small for Johnny to itemize, as in "Item nine, 10 cents. Aspirin. I needed them." Johnny usually stuck to business, but would engage in romantic dalliances with women he encountered in his travels; later episodes gave Johnny a steady girlfriend, Betty Lewis. Johnny's precious recreational time was usually spent fishing, and it was not uncommon for Johnny's clients to exploit this favorite pastime in convincing him to take on a job. The episodes generally finished with Johnny tallying up his account, making final remarks on the report, and traveling back to Hartford, Connecticut, where he was based. --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/daniel-lantz/message
Yours Truly, Johnny Dollar was a radio drama about a "fabulous" freelance insurance investigator "with the action-packed expense account." The show aired on CBS Radio from January 14, 1949 to September 30, 1962. There were 811 episodes in the 12-year run, and more than 720 still exist today. Each story started with a phone call from an insurance executive, calling on Johnny to investigate an unusual claim. Each story required Johnny to travel to some distant locale, usually within the United States but sometimes abroad, where he was almost always threatened with personal danger in the course of his investigations. Johnny's file on each case was usually referenced as a "matter," as in "The Silver Blue Matter" or "The Forbes Matter." Later episodes were more fanciful, with titles like "The Wayward Trout Matter" and "The Price of Fame Matter" (the latter featuring a rare guest-star appearance: Vincent Price). Each story was recounted in flashback, as Johnny listed each line item from his expense account. Most of the items related to transportation and lodging, but no incidental expense was too small for Johnny to itemize, as in "Item nine, 10 cents. Aspirin. I needed them." Johnny usually stuck to business, but would engage in romantic dalliances with women he encountered in his travels; later episodes gave Johnny a steady girlfriend, Betty Lewis. Johnny's precious recreational time was usually spent fishing, and it was not uncommon for Johnny's clients to exploit this favorite pastime in convincing him to take on a job. The episodes generally finished with Johnny tallying up his account, making final remarks on the report, and traveling back to Hartford, Connecticut, where he was based. --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/daniel-lantz/message
Johnny Dollar is sent to Capetown, South Africa, to investigate the disappearance of a large diamond that has claimed the lives of three of its owners. Each story of the Bailey years started with a phone call from an insurance executive, calling on Johnny to investigate an unusual claim. Each story required Johnny to travel to some distant locale, usually within the United States but sometimes abroad, where he was almost always threatened with personal danger in the course of his investigations. Johnny's file on each case was usually referenced as a "matter," as in "The Silver Blue Matter" or "The Forbes Matter". Later episodes were more fanciful, with titles like "The Wayward Trout Matter" and "The Price of Fame Matter" (the latter featuring a rare guest-star appearance by Vincent Price as himself). Johnny usually stuck to business, but would sometimes engage in romantic dalliances with women he encountered in his travels; later episodes gave Johnny a steady girlfriend, Betty Lewis. Johnny's precious recreational time was usually spent fishing, and it was not uncommon for Johnny's clients to exploit this favorite pastime in convincing him to take on a job near good fishing locations. His past was rarely mentioned, but Dollar in one episode described himself as a four-year US Marine veteran who then worked as a police officer for a decade before changing careers to insurance investigation. Each story was recounted in flashback, as Johnny listed each line item from his expense account. The episodes generally finished with Johnny tallying up his account and traveling back to Hwartford, CT, where he was based. Most of the expense account related to transportation, lodging, and meals and served to transition between scenes, but no incidental expense was too small for Johnny to itemize, as in "Item nine, 10 cents. Aspirin. I needed them." YOUR REVIEWS AT APPLE/ITUNES ARE NEEDED AND APPRECIATED! Copy and Paste the highlighted links to your Apple or Android Devices for free listening: APPLE USERS Catch 1001 RADIO DAYS now at Apple iTunes! https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/1001-radio-days/id1405045413?mt=2 Catch 1001 HEROES now at Apple iTunesPodcast App: https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/1001-heroes-legends-histories-mysteries-podcast/id956154836?mt=2 Catch 1001 CLASSIC SHORT STORIES at iTunes/apple Podcast App Now: https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/1001-classic-short-stories-tales/id1078098622?mt=2 Catch 1001 Stories for the Road at iTunes/Apple Podcast now: https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/1001-stories-for-the-road/id1227478901?mt=2 ANDROID USERS- 1001 Radio Days right here at Player.fm FREE: https://player.fm/series/1001-radio-days 1001 Classic Short Stories & Tales: https://castbox.fm/channel/1001-Classic-Short-Stories-%26-Tales-id381734?country=us 1001 Heroes, Legends, Histories & Mysteries: https://castbox.fm/channel/1001-Heroes%2C-Legends%2C-Histories-%26-Mysteries-Podcast-id1114843?country=us 1001 Stories for the Road: https://castbox.fm/channel/1001-Stories-For-The-Road-id1324757?country=us Catch ALL of our shows at one place by going to www.1001storiesnetwork.com- our home website with Megaphone. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Frontier Gentleman starring John Dehner, originally broadcast July 20, 1958, Mighty Mouse. Also Part 5 of a 5 part Yours Truly Johnny Dollar story The Star of Capetown Matter, originally broadcast July 20, 1956.
Adventures of Philip Marlowe starring Gerald Mohr, originally broadcast July 19, 1950, Last Wish. Also Part 4 of a 5 part Yours Truly Johnny Dollar story The Star of Capetown Matter, originally broadcast July 19, 1956.
Suspense, originally broadcast July 18, 1946, Photo Finish starring Michael O’Shea. Also Part 3 of a 5 part Yours Truly Johnny Dollar story The Star of Capetown Matter, originally broadcast July 18, 1956.
Have Gun, Will Travel starring John Dehner, originally broadcast July 17, 1960, Little Guns. Also Part 2 of a 5 part Yours Truly Johnny Dollar story The Star of Capetown Matter, originally broadcast July 17, 1956.
Let George Do It starring Bob Bailey, originally broadcast July 16, 1951, What Became of Terry Cable? Also Part 1 of a 5 part Yours Truly Johnny Dollar story The Star of Capetown Matter, originally broadcast July 16, 1956.
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Boomer Boulevard Old Time Radio Podcast with Bob Bro Show #115-B* --- March 19, 2018 Welcome to Boomer Boulevard --- Memory Lane for Baby Boomers, but everyone is welcome! Here is the line-up for this week: 1. Yours Truly, Johnny Dollar 7/16-20/56 "The Capetown Matter" 2. Lux Radio Theater 11/28/49 "Key Largo" with Edw G. Robinson Come and share some stories, memories, laughs and tears. http://boomerboulevard.com email: bob@boomerboulevard.com *This is a rebroadcast of our archived show from 12/27/2009
Back in 1956, audiences had to wait a day in between installments of Yours Truly, Johnny Dollar and an entire week to hear how the insurance investigator would close the case. Today, we’ll hear a complete five-part mystery starring Bob Bailey as “the man with the action-packed expense account.” As Dollar, Bailey travels the world in “The Star of Capetown Matter,” originally aired on CBS between July 16 and July 20, 1956.
After being temporarily weigh laid Johnny gets on board the ship containing one of thieves of the Star of Capetown.