POPULARITY
Today's Mystery: After receiving a cryptic phone call from an elderly fan who fears for her life, Johnny Dollar flies to the California coast to investigate. What begins as a seemingly confused plea for help soon leads him into a dangerous operation involving smugglers, heroin traffickers, and a determined old woman who knows far too much.Original Radio Broadcast Date: May 31, 1959Originated from HollywoodStars: Bob Bailey as Johnny Dollar.Also starring Peggy Weber, Virginia Gregg, Bartlett Robinson, Joseph Kearns, and Russell Thorson.Written, produced, and directed by Jack Johnstone. Announcer: Dan Cubberly.When making your travel plans, remember johnnydollarair.com Become one of our Patreon Supporters at patreon.greatdetectives.netThank you to our Patreon Supporter of the Day: Rick, Patreon supporter since March 2020.Take the listener survey at survey.greatdetectives.netGive us a call 208-991-4783Become one of our friends on Facebook at facebook.com/radiodetectivesFollow us on Twitter/X at twitter.com/radiodetectivesFollow us on Instagram at instagram.com/greatdetectivesJoin us again tomorrow for another detective drama from the Golden Age of Radio.
Yours Truly Johnny Dollar – The Great Detectives of Old Time Radio
Today's Mystery: After receiving a cryptic phone call from an elderly fan who fears for her life, Johnny Dollar flies to the California coast to investigate. What begins as a seemingly confused plea for help soon leads him into a dangerous operation involving smugglers, heroin traffickers, and a determined old woman who knows far too much.Original Radio Broadcast Date: May 31, 1959Originated from HollywoodStars: Bob Bailey as Johnny Dollar.Also starring Peggy Weber, Virginia Gregg, Bartlett Robinson, Joseph Kearns, and Russell Thorson.Written, produced, and directed by Jack Johnstone. Announcer: Dan Cubberly.When making your travel plans, remember johnnydollarair.com Become one of our Patreon Supporters at patreon.greatdetectives.netThank you to our Patreon Supporter of the Day: Rick, Patreon supporter since March 2020.Take the listener survey at survey.greatdetectives.netGive us a call 208-991-4783Become one of our friends on Facebook at facebook.com/radiodetectivesFollow us on Twitter/X at twitter.com/radiodetectivesFollow us on Instagram at instagram.com/greatdetectives
Today's Mystery: A woman with a history of trouble suddenly disappears, leaving behind four children and a trail of conflicting stories. As Joe Friday and Ed Jacobs dig deeper into the case, a missing person's investigation turns into a homicide hunt where the truth may lie closer to home than anyone suspects.Original Radio Broadcast Date: March 27, 1952Originating from HollywoodStarred: Jack Webb as Sergeant Joe Friday and Barney Phillips as Sergeant Ed Jacobs.Also featuring Virginia Gregg, Vic Perrin, and Herb Ellis.Script by Jim Moser. Music by Walter Schumann.Announcer: Hal Gibney.Technical advice from the Los Angeles Police Department.Support the show monthly at patreon.greatdetectives.netPatreon Supporter of the Day: Nancy, Patreon supporter since March 2016.Support the show on a one-time basis at support.greatdetectives.netMail a donation to: Adam Graham, PO Box 15913, Boise, Idaho 83715Take the listener survey at survey.greatdetectives.netGive us a call 208-991-4783Become one of our friends on Facebook at facebook.com/radiodetectivesFollow us on Instagram at instagram.com/greatdetectivesFollow us on Twitter/X at twitter.com/radiodetectivesJoin us again tomorrow for another detective drama from the Golden Age of Radio.
Today's Mystery: Johnny Dollar accepts a dinner invitation from an insurance executive friend who seems troubled by something he can't quite bring himself to discuss. When the evening takes a tragic turn, Johnny discovers that a mysterious steak delivery and an angry claimant with a grudge may hold the key to what really happened.Original Radio Broadcast Date: May 10, 1959Originated from HollywoodStars: Bob Bailey as Johnny Dollar.Also starring Virginia Gregg, D. J. Thompson, Jack Edwards, Marvin Miller, Larry Dobkin, Harry Bartell, and Frank Gerstle. Written, produced, and directed by Jack Johnstone. Announcer: Dan Cubberly.When making your travel plans, remember Johnny Dollar AirBecome one of our Patreon Supporters at PatreonThank you to our Patreon Supporters of the Day: Catherine and Sean, Patreon supporters since June 2021.Take the listener survey… Listener SurveyGive us a call 208-991-4783Become one of our Facebook friendsFollow us on Twitter Twitter/XJoin us again tomorrow for another detective drama from the Golden Age of Radio.
Yours Truly Johnny Dollar – The Great Detectives of Old Time Radio
Today's Mystery: Johnny Dollar accepts a dinner invitation from an insurance executive friend who seems troubled by something he can't quite bring himself to discuss. When the evening takes a tragic turn, Johnny discovers that a mysterious steak delivery and an angry claimant with a grudge may hold the key to what really happened.Original Radio Broadcast Date: May 10, 1959Originated from HollywoodStars: Bob Bailey as Johnny Dollar.Also starring Virginia Gregg, D. J. Thompson, Jack Edwards, Marvin Miller, Larry Dobkin, Harry Bartell, and Frank Gerstle. Written, produced, and directed by Jack Johnstone. Announcer: Dan Cubberly.When making your travel plans, remember Johnny Dollar AirBecome one of our Patreon Supporters at PatreonThank you to our Patreon Supporters of the Day: Catherine and Sean, Patreon supporters since June 2021.Take the listener survey… Listener SurveyGive us a call 208-991-4783Become one of our Facebook friendsFollow us on Twitter Twitter/X
This episode was originally released on 2/1/2022. While new episodes of Breaking Walls are on hiatus I'll be going back and posting the older episodes. ____________ In Breaking Walls episode 124 we pick up our 1954 mini series in February. We'll focus on radio programming and national news from that month. —————————— Highlights: • Radio Billings Are Down. Now What? • Dragnet—Still Going Strong • Lee Deforest and The Hallmark Hall of Fame • Americana • Jack Benny Turns 39? 40? 60? • Guest Star and The McCarthy News • The College Quiz Bowl • Mr and Mrs North • Polio • Stars Over Hollywood • Ending with Bergen and McCarthy • Looking Ahead to March with Edward R. Murrow —————————— The WallBreakers: thewallbreakers.com Subscribe to Breaking Walls everywhere you get your podcasts. To support the show: patreon.com/TheWallBreakers —————————— The reading material used in today's episode was: • On the Air — By John Dunning • Network Radio Ratings — by Jim Ramsburg As well as articles from • Broadcasting Magazine • LIFE Magazine —————————— On the interview front: • Jack Benny, Frank Nelson, and Don Wilson spoke to Chuck Schaden. Hear their full chats at SpeakingOfRadio.com. • Jack Benny also spoke for Great Radio Comedians in 1972. • Harry Bartell, Himan Brown, Lilian Buyeff, Bill Froug, Virginia Gregg, Lou Krugman, and Peggy Webber were with SPERDVAC. For more information, go to SPERDVAC.com • Hans Conried and Edgar Bergen spoke with Dick Bertel and Ed Corcoran for WTIC's The Golden Age of Radio. Hear this full interview at Goldenage-wtic.org. • Dennis Day spoke with John Dunning for his 71KNUS program from Denver. • Lee Deforest spoke at the 1939 World's Fair in New York. —————————— Selected music featured in today's episode was: • Sh-Boom — By The Crewcuts • Serious Serenade — By Duke Ellington
CBS Radio Workshop || (16) The Enormous Radio | (17) Lovers, Villains and Fools || May 11, 1956; May 18, 1956 ||01:34 ... A newly purchased radio picks up voices from neighboring apartments instead of regular broadcasts. Starring: William Conrad; Virginia Gregg; Hans Conried31:54 ... Lovers, Villains and Fools - starring: Helen Hayes | Helen presents a Shakespearian repertoire of Lovers, Villains and Fools.: : : : :You can donate to show your support for my podcast and the time I put into creating and posting every week. Donations are through my duane.media PayPal account:https://www.paypal.com/donate/?hosted_button_id=MSL7S8FKCSL94My other podcast channels include: MYSTERY x SUSPENSE -- DRAMA X THEATER -- COMEDY x FUNNY HA HA -- VARIETY X ARMED FORCES -- THE COMPLETE ORSON WELLES.Subscribing is free and you'll receive new post notifications. Thank you for your support.https://otr.duane.media | Instagram @duane.otr#scifiradio #oldtimeradio #otr #radiotheater #radioclassics #bbcradio #raybradbury #twilightzone #horror #oldtimeradioclassics #classicradio #horrorclassics #xminusone #sciencefiction #duaneotr:::: :
Today's Mystery:Johnny Dollar heads to Los Angeles to investigate the murder of a liquor store owner who had survived multiple robbery attempts over the years. As Johnny digs deeper, suspicion begins to center on the victim's glamorous young widow and the strange pattern behind the repeated holdup attempts at the store.Original Radio Broadcast Date: April 26, 1959Originated from HollywoodStars: Bob Bailey as Johnny Dollar.Also starring Lawrence Dobkin, Virginia Gregg, Bartlett Robinson, Paul Dubov, and Frank Nelson.When making your travel plans, remember Johnny Dollar AirBecome one of our Patreon Supporters at PatreonThank you to our Patreon Supporter of the Day: Adrienne, Patreon supporter since January 2020.Take the listener survey… Listener SurveyGive us a call 208-991-4783Become one of our Facebook friendsFollow us on Twitter Twitter/XJoin us again tomorrow for another detective drama from the Golden Age of Radio.
Yours Truly Johnny Dollar – The Great Detectives of Old Time Radio
Today's Mystery:Johnny Dollar heads to Los Angeles to investigate the murder of a liquor store owner who had survived multiple robbery attempts over the years. As Johnny digs deeper, suspicion begins to center on the victim's glamorous young widow and the strange pattern behind the repeated holdup attempts at the store.Original Radio Broadcast Date: April 26, 1959Originated from HollywoodStars: Bob Bailey as Johnny Dollar.Also starring Lawrence Dobkin, Virginia Gregg, Bartlett Robinson, Paul Dubov, and Frank Nelson.When making your travel plans, remember Johnny Dollar AirBecome one of our Patreon Supporters at PatreonThank you to our Patreon Supporter of the Day: Adrienne, Patreon supporter since January 2020.Take the listener survey… Listener SurveyGive us a call 208-991-4783Become one of our Facebook friendsFollow us on Twitter Twitter/X
Today's Mystery: Johnny takes a nationwide dash to escape Durango Laramie Dalheart and avoid a foced marriage.Original Radio Broadcast Date: April 19, 1959Originated from HollywoodStars: Bob Bailey as Johnny Dollar, Virginia Gregg, Jeanne Tatum, John McIntire, G. Stanley JonesWhen making your travel plans, remember http://johnnydollarair.comBecome one of our Patreon Supporters at https://patreon.greatdetectives.netTake 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.
Yours Truly Johnny Dollar – The Great Detectives of Old Time Radio
Today's Mystery: Johnny takes a nationwide dash to escape Durango Laramie Dalheart and avoid a foced marriage.Original Radio Broadcast Date: April 19, 1959Originated from HollywoodStars: Bob Bailey as Johnny Dollar, Virginia Gregg, Jeanne Tatum, John McIntire, G. Stanley JonesWhen making your travel plans, remember http://johnnydollarair.comBecome one of our Patreon Supporters at https://patreon.greatdetectives.netTake the listener survey…http://survey.greatdetectives.netGive us a call 208-991-4783Become one of our friends on Facebook.Follow us on Twitter @radiodetectives
Today's Mystery: Joe Friday searches for the source of pornography being passed around by high school students.Original Radio Broadcast Date: February 21, 1952Originating from HollywoodStarring: Jack Webb as Sergeant Joe Friday; Barney Phillips as Sergeant Ed Jacobs; Virginia Gregg; Ralph MoodySupport the show monthly at patreon.greatdetectives.netPatreon Supporter of the Day: Jeffrey, Patreon supporter since July 2023Support 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.netGive us a call at 208-991-4783Follow us on Instagram at http://instagram.com/greatdetectivesFollow us on Twitter @radiodetectivesJoin us again tomorrow for another detective drama from the Golden Age of Radio.
Today's Mystery: Johnny is summoned to Bum Spung, Oklahhoma by a friend of Durango Laramie's.Original Radio Broadcast Date: April 12, 1959Originated from HollywoodStars: Bob Bailey as Johnny Dollar. Virginia Gregg, Junius Matthews, G. Stanley Jones, James McCallion, 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: Rebecca, the Cat Lady, Patreon supporter sinsce August 2024Take 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.
Yours Truly Johnny Dollar – The Great Detectives of Old Time Radio
Today's Mystery: Johnny is summoned to Bum Spung, Oklahhoma by a friend of Durango Laramie's.Original Radio Broadcast Date: April 12, 1959Originated from HollywoodStars: Bob Bailey as Johnny Dollar. Virginia Gregg, Junius Matthews, G. Stanley Jones, James McCallion, 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: Rebecca, the Cat Lady, Patreon supporter sinsce August 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
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 @radiodetectivesJoin us again tomorrow for another detective drama from the Golden Age of Radio.
Yours Truly Johnny Dollar – The Great Detectives of Old Time Radio
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
This episode was originally released on 12/1/2021. While new episodes of Breaking Walls are on hiatus I'll be going back and posting the older episodes. ____________ In Breaking Walls episode 122 we spend the holidays in the old west with Jimmy Stewart, director Jack Johnstone, and The Six Shooter. —————————— Highlights: • Jack Johnstone's Early Radio Career • The State of Network Radio in December of 1953 • James Stewart on the Hollywood Star Playhouse • The Six Shooter Launches • A Pressing Engagement • The Radio Industry - More Than Kin • Britt Ponsett's Christmas Carol • Britt Ponsett Rides Off Into the Sunset • Looking Ahead of January 1954 —————————— The WallBreakers: thewallbreakers.com Subscribe to Breaking Walls everywhere you get your podcasts. To support the show: patreon.com/TheWallBreakers —————————— The reading material used in today's episode was: • On the Air - By John Dunning • Radio Rides The Range: A Reference Guide to Western Drama on the Air — by Jack French and David S. Siegel • Network Radio Ratings — By Jim Ramsburg As well as articles from • The Los Angeles Times —————————— On the interview front: • Dick Beals, Virginia Gregg, and Herb Vigran spoke to Chuck Schaden. Hear their full chats at SpeakingOfRadio.com. • Parley Baer, Harry Bartell, Sam Edwards, Jack Johnstone, Marvin Miller and Vic Perrin were with SPERDVAC. For more information, go to SPERDVAC.com. • Art Linkletter spoke with John Gassman. • Jimmy Stewart was with Larry King and Johnny Carson. —————————— Selected music featured in today's episode was: • Somewhere in My Memory and Star of Bethlehem — By John Williams • The Klezmer's Wedding — By André Moisan • Highland Lament — By The Corries • Sonata No. 1 for Violin, Opus 13: I. Molto Moderato — Played by Michael Davis
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 @radiodetectivesJoin us again tomorrow for another detective drama from the Golden Age of Radio.
Yours Truly Johnny Dollar – The Great Detectives of Old Time Radio
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
Today's Mystery: Friday and Jacobs investigate a woman's report of her brother's disappearance.Original Radio Broadcast Date: January 31, 1952Originating from HollywoodStarred: Jack Webb as Sergeant Joe Friday, Barney Phillips as Sergeant Ed Jacobs, Joyce McCluskey, Virginia Gregg,Support the show monthly at patreon.greatdetectives.netPatreon Supporter of the Day:RB, Patreon supporter since September 2021Support 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…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@radiodetectivesJoin us again tomorrow for another detective drama from the Golden Age of Radio.
Crime on a ThursdayFirst, a look at this day in History.Then, Let George Do It starring Bob Bailey and Virginia Gregg, originally broadcast April 30, 1951, 75 years ago, The Discovery of Ponce the Lion. Ponce is back in town and planning to kill all those who testified against him. Followed by I Was a Communist for the FBI starring Dana Andrews, originally broadcast April 30, 1953, 73 years ago, I Can't Sleep. The Party assigns a room-mate to Cvetic with a tape-recorder when it finds out he's been talking in his sleep. Then, Calling All Cars, originally broadcast April 30, 1935, 91 years ago, The Corpse In The Cellar. A body has been found buried in the basement of a house, wearing a gold ring and wearing a silver belt buckle.Followed by The Whistler, originally broadcast April 30, 1945, 81 years ago, The Master's Tree. Miss Alice returns home after searching for Mr. Phillips for five years. He disappeared off the face of the earth. There are strange things about that tree in the garden. Finally, Claudia, originally broadcast April 30, 1948, 78 years ago, The Happy Woman. David is waiting for dinner; Claudia and Mama are working in the kitchen. Kathryn Bard and Paul Crabtree star. Thanks to Bill B for supporting our podcast by using the Buy Me a Coffee function at http://classicradio.streamCheck out Professor Bees Digestive Aid at profbees.com and use my promo code WYATT to save 10% when you order!
This episode was originally released on 11/1/2021. While new episodes of Breaking Walls are on hiatus I'll be going back and posting the older episodes. ____________ In Breaking Walls episode 121, we finish our Americana mini-series by coming home for November's festivities. We'll cheer for the home team, taste the best turkey dressing, and remember what's most important with some of radio's best. —————————— Highlights: • What Can We Be Thankful For? • Thanksgiving with The Answer Man and Radio's Origin • Ken Carpenter and One Man's Family • The Columbia Workshop Relaunches • Hearts in Harmony • Damon Runyon's Football Homecoming • John Brown's Communist Troubles • Thanksgiving with Miss Brooks • Bob Bailey and Let George Do It • Thanksgiving with Ozzie and Harriet • Checking in With Bob and Ray • Have Gun Will Travel • Ending with Jean Shepherd • Looking ahead to December —————————— The WallBreakers: thewallbreakers.com Subscribe to Breaking Walls everywhere you get your podcasts. To support the show: patreon.com/TheWallBreakers —————————— The reading material used in today's episode was: • On the Air - By John Dunning • Network Radio Ratings — By Jim Ramsburg —————————— On the interview front: • Eve Arden, Ken Carpenter, Norman Corwin, Gale Gordon, Virginia Gregg, Gloria McMillan, Carlton E. Morse and Janet Waldo spoke to Chuck Schaden. Hear their full chats at SpeakingOfRadio.com. • Eve Arden, Roberta Bailey-Goodwin and Dick Joy, spoke with John Dunning for his 71KNUS program from Denver. • John Dehner spoke to SPERDVAC. For more information, go to SPERDVAC.com. • John Dehner also spoke with Neil Ross for KMPC and John Hickman of WAMU. • Ozzie Nelson spoke with Johnny Carson and James Day. • Frank Stanton spoke with CBS for their 50th Anniversary in 1977 • William Paley spoke while receiving an award on November 20th, 1958. —————————— Selected music featured in today's episode was: • Thanksgiving and Joy — By George Winston • The Holly and the Ivy — By Velvet & Voices • Simple Gifts, Pachelbel's Canon, and Autumn Stars — By Michael Silverman • The Pavane — By Steve Erquiaga
Crime on a ThursdayFirst, a look at this day in History.Then, Boston Blackie starring Dick Kollmar, originally broadcast April 16, 1946, 80 years ago, The Baseball Player Murder. Murder takes place at the baseball game. Clem McCarthy is heard as the announcer broadcasting the game.Followed by Let George Do It starring Bob Bailey and Virginia Gregg, originally broadcast April 16, 1951, 75 years ago, The Noose Hangs High. The Binks brothers are two recluses who start seeing the shadow of a noose! It's all a matter of emeralds! Then, Calling All Cars, originally broadcast April 16, 1935, 91 years ago, The Midnight Phantom. A burglar has been discovered on Hollywood Boulevard. Followed by The Whistler, originally broadcast April 16, 1950, 76 years ago, Murder in Mind. A couple trying to kill a woman is only temporarily foiled by a bodyguard. Blackmail and murder follow. Finally, Claudia, originally broadcast April 16, 1948, 78 years ago, Driving to the New House. En route to the new house. Kathryn Bard and Paul Crabtree star. Thanks to Bill B for supporting our podcast by using the Buy Me a Coffee function at http://classicradio.streamCheck out Professor Bees Digestive Aid at profbees.com and use my promo code WYATT to save 10% when you order! Find the Family Fallout Shelter Booklet Here: https://www.survivorlibrary.com/library/the_family_fallout_shelter_1959.pdfhttps://wardomatic.blogspot.com/2006/11/fallout-shelter-handbook-1962.html
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 @radiodetectivesJoin us again tomorrow for another detective drama from the Golden Age of Radio.
Yours Truly Johnny Dollar – The Great Detectives of Old Time Radio
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
This episode was originally released on 10/1/2021. While new episodes of Breaking Walls are on hiatus I'll be going back and posting the older episodes. ____________ In Breaking Walls episode 120, we continue our Americana mini-series in autumn with a host of harvest-centered radio programing. We'll warm by the fire and listen in on stories from some of the medium's most prominent. —————————— Highlights: • Welcome to October, Welcome to Harvest Season • Fibber and Molly Launches • Feast from Cavalcade's Harvest • Mel and Dennis Get Their Own Shows • Gale Gordon's Green Acres • How Mild Can Richard Diamond on ABC Be? • From Peary to Waterman as Gildy Changes Leads • Escape From the Death of Network Dramatic Radio • Looking Ahead to the Homecoming —————————— The WallBreakers: thewallbreakers.com Subscribe to Breaking Walls everywhere you get your podcasts. To support the show: patreon.com/TheWallBreakers —————————— The reading material used in today's episode was: • On the Air - By John Dunning • Network Radio Ratings — By Jim Ramsburg —————————— On the interview front: • Mel Blanc, Dennis Day, Gale Gordon, Phil Harris, Jim Jordan, Jim Jordan Jr., Harold Peary, and Willard Waterman spoke to Chuck Schaden. Hear their full chats and many others from Chuck's forty year career at SpeakingOfRadio.com. • Mel Blanc, Jim Jordan, and William N. Robson spoke with Dick Bertel and Ed Corcoran for WTIC's The Golden Age of Radio. Hear these full interviews at Goldenage-WTIC.org. • Harry Bartell and Virginia Gregg spoke to SPERDVAC. For more information, go to SPERDVAC.com. • Don Quinn was interviewed by Owen Cunningham in 1951. • Ozzie Nelson was a guest of Johnny Carson's in 1969. • Mel Blanc also spoke with Jack Carney. • Dennis Day also spoke with John Dunning for his 71KNUS program from Denver. —————————— Selected music featured in today's episode was: • Autumn — By Michael Silverman • Ghost Bus Tours — By George Fenton for High Spirits • Moon — By George Winston • Shine On Harvest Moon — By Joan Morris and William Bolcom
Drama on a ThursdayFirst, a look at this day in History.Then, Let George Do It starring Bob Bailey and Virginia Gregg, originally broadcast April 2, 1951, 75 years ago, The Eight Ball. The mayor and two other respected citizens of Summer Springs has called for George Valentine. George is offered $1000 to not take the case, then finds a dead body named George Valentine has already arrived!Followed by Mr. President starring Edward Arnold, originally broadcast April 2, 1951, 75 years ago, There's Hay in the Barn. He wanted to be Chief Justice. His predecessor wanted him to be his successor. Then, Nick Carter Master Detective starring Lon Clark, originally broadcast April 2, 1946, 80 years ago, Eight Records of Death. A man finds phonograph records in an abandoned trunk that lead Nick Carter to investigate a possible murder.Followed by The New Adventures of Sherlock Holmes starring Basil Rathbone and Nigel Bruce, originally broadcast April 2, 1945, 81 years ago, The Amateur Mendicant Society. A group of "wealthy eccentrics" who enjoy dressing as beggars, hires Sherlock Holmes to solve the murder of one of the members. As a time bomb ticks, Holmes learns of a plot against the Prime Minister! Finally, Claudia, originally broadcast April 2, 1948, 78 years ago, Finding the Stateroom. Claudia at sea! Kathryn Bard and Paul Crabtree star.Thanks to Richard G for supporting our podcast by using the Buy Me a Coffee function at http://classicradio.streamCheck out Professor Bees Digestive Aid at profbees.com and use my promo code WYATT to save 10% when you order! Find the Family Fallout Shelter Booklet Here: https://www.survivorlibrary.com/library/the_family_fallout_shelter_1959.pdfhttps://wardomatic.blogspot.com/2006/11/fallout-shelter-handbook-1962.html
This episode was originally released on 8/1/2021. While new episodes of Breaking Walls are on hiatus I'll be going back and posting the older episodes. ____________ In Breaking Walls episode 118 we hit the road with part one of an Americana mini-series. We'll gas up with some of radio's best and examine shows taking place at America's filling stations. —————————— Highlights: • Al Hodge and The Green Hornet • Getting a Checkup at Doctor Christian's • Lux Presents: They Drive By Night with Lana Turner and Lucille Ball • Orson Welles and The Hitchhiker • ABC competes with NBC and CBS • Dragnet leads to The Lineup • Stacey Keach and The Last Tales of the Texas Rangers • The Gas Crisis and the CBS Radio Mystery Theater —————————— The WallBreakers: thewallbreakers.com Subscribe to Breaking Walls everywhere you get your podcasts. To support the show: patreon.com/TheWallBreakers —————————— The reading material used in today's episode was: • On the Air - By John Dunning • Network Radio Ratings — by Jim Ramsburg As well as articles from • The Association For Convenience and Fuel Retailing • Family Tree Magazine • NationalParkService.Org • Newsweek • The Smithsonian Magazine —————————— On the interview front: • Virginia Gregg and Lurene Tuttle spoke to Chuck Schaden. Hear their full chats at SpeakingOfRadio.com. • Himan Brown, Larry Haines, Vincent Price, and Rudy Vallée spoke with Dick Bertel and Ed Corcoran for WTIC's The Golden Age of Radio. Hear these full interviews at Goldenage-WTIC.org. • Herb Ellis, Byron Kane, Stacy Keach Sr, and Herb Vigran were with SPERDVAC. For more information, go to SPERDVAC.com. • Bing Crosby and John Scott Trotter spoke with Same Time, Same Station. • Lucille Ball was with both Dick Cavett and Joan Rivers. • Orson Welles with Johnny Carson. • Al Hodge with Richard Lamparski. • Vic Perrin with Neill Ross for KMPC. • Joel McCrae was interviewed by Al Greenberg for Orco Development. —————————— Selected music featured in today's episode was: • Route 66 — By Nat King Cole • Deep Night — By Rudy Vallée • The Klezmer's Wedding — By Andre Moisan • Living Without You — By George Winston • Fly Me To The Moon — By Julie London
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 @radiodetectivesJoin us again tomorrow for another detective drama from the Golden Age of Radio.
Yours Truly Johnny Dollar – The Great Detectives of Old Time Radio
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
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 @radiodetectivesJoin us again tomorrow for another detective drama from the Golden Age of Radio.
Yours Truly Johnny Dollar – The Great Detectives of Old Time Radio
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
Today's Mystery:Joe Friday and Ben Romero investigate a series of jewelry store robberies.Original Radio Broadcast Date: November 29, 1951Originating from HollywoodStarring: Jack Webb as Sergeant Joe Friday; Barton Yarborough as Sergeant Ben Romero; Virginia Gregg; Vic PerrinSupport the show monthly at patreon.greatdetectives.netPatreon Supporter of the Day: Jeff, Patreon supporter since March 2023.Support 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.netGive us a call at 208-991-4783Follow us on Instagram at http://instagram.com/greatdetectivesFollow us on Twitter @radiodetectivesJoin us again tomorrow for another detective drama from the Golden Age of Radio.
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 @radiodetectivesJoin us again tomorrow for another detective drama from the Golden Age of Radio.
Yours Truly Johnny Dollar – The Great Detectives of Old Time Radio
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
This episode was originally released on 5/1/2021. While new episodes of Breaking Walls are on hiatus I'll be going back and posting the older episodes. ____________ In Breaking Walls episode 115, we focus on one of the last experimental programs on the air, The CBS Radio Workshop, and the man at its Hollywood helm, William Froug. We'll listen to episodes, hear interviews with men and women known and unknown, and find out why this show was so critically acclaimed in its day. —————————— Highlights: • Who is Bill Froug and what does he do? • What do Norman Corwin, Orson Welles, Ray Bradbury, Burgess Meredith, and Bernard Hermann have in common? • Network radio in 1936 • Network radio in 1956 • The CBS Radio Workshop is revived • Season Of Disbelief & Hail And Farewell • A Report on ESP • Subways Are For Sleeping • Winding down the Workshop • Looking ahead to Monitor —————————— The WallBreakers: thewallbreakers.com Subscribe to Breaking Walls everywhere you get your podcasts. To support the show: patreon.com/TheWallBreakers —————————— The reading material used in today's episode was: On the Air - By John Dunning As well as articles from: Broadcasting Magazine The New York Daily News —————————— On the interview front: • Lilian Buyeff, Don Diamond, John Dehner, Lawrence Dobkin, Bill Froug, Jack Johnstone, Byron Kane, Elliott Lewis, and Peggy Webber were with SPERDVAC. For more information, go to SPERDVAC.com. • Norman Corwin, Virginia Gregg, Carlton E. Morse, Alan Reed, and Russell Thorson spoke with Chuck Schaden. Hear their full chats at SpeakingOfRadio.com. • Bill Robson spoke with Dick Bertel and Ed Corcoran for WTIC's The Golden Age of Radio. Hear this full interview at Goldenage-WTIC.org. • William Paley spoke while receiving a citation in November of 1958. • Ray Bradbury was interviewed by Jerry Haendiges in October of 1976. —————————— Selected music featured in today's episode was: • Don't Fence Me In — By Bing Crosby and The Andrews Sisters • February Sea — By George Winston • Heartbreak Hotel — By Elvis Presley • Seance on a West Afternoon — By John Barry
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 @radiodetectivesJoin us again tomorrow for another detective drama from the Golden Age of Radio.
Yours Truly Johnny Dollar – The Great Detectives of Old Time Radio
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
Valentine's Day is right around the corner, and our old time radio mysteries this week all feature real-life husbands and wives at the microphone or behind the scenes. First, June Allyson - aka Mrs. Dick Powell - plays Richard Diamond's latest client (originally aired on NBC on June 21, 1950). Then, Cathy and Elliott Lewis star as a less than happily married couple in "Love, Honor, or Murder" from Suspense (originally aired on CBS on June 29, 1950). Our third show features a couple that worked on and off mic - actress Virginia Gregg and director Jaime del Valle in "The Lapinish Lighter-Upper Case" from The Line-Up (originally aired on CBS on March 27, 1951). And finally, Joan Banks pays a visit to Night Beat alongside her husband Frank Lovejoy in an episode that originally aired on NBC on September 4, 1952.
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 @radiodetectivesJoin us again tomorrow for another detective drama from the Golden Age of Radio.
Yours Truly Johnny Dollar – The Great Detectives of Old Time Radio
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
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 @radiodetectivesJoin us again tomorrow for another detective drama from the Golden Age of Radio.
Yours Truly Johnny Dollar – The Great Detectives of Old Time Radio
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
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 @radiodetectivesJoin us again tomorrow for another detective drama from the Golden Age of Radio.
Yours Truly Johnny Dollar – The Great Detectives of Old Time Radio
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
This episode was originally released on 1/1/2021. While new episodes of Breaking Walls are on hiatus I'll be going back and posting the older episodes. ____________ In Breaking Walls episode 111 we resume our mini-series in January of 1949. CBS is now the nation's number one network, and NBC is left to come up with programming answers. We'll focus on the shows they launched in the spring and summer of 1949. —————————— Highlights: • Jack Benny: Now on CBS • First The News • Network Radio Opens 1949 with Record Earnings • John Wayne, Claire Trevor, John Ford, and Ward Bond Open The NBC Theater • David Sarnoff and the Mass NBC Exodus • It's the Martin and Lewis Show! • Alan Young and Henry Morgan • Richard Diamond • Jack Webb Launches Dragnet • Fred Allen Finally Has Enough • William Conrad, The Killers, and The Four Star Playhouse • Dangerous Assignment • San Francisco's YUkon 3-8309 Lady Detective • Looking Ahead to the Fall of 1949 —————————— The WallBreakers: http://thewallbreakers.com Subscribe to Breaking Walls everywhere you get your podcasts. To support the show: http://patreon.com/TheWallBreakers —————————— The reading material used in today's episode was: • On the Air — By John Dunning • Network Radio Ratings, 1932-53 — By Jim Ramsburg As well as articles from: • Billboard Magazine • Broadcasting Magazine • Radio Daily —————————— On the interview front: • Virginia Gregg, Lurene Tuttle, Herb Vigran, Mike Wallace, Don Wilson were with Chuck Schaden. Hear their full chats at SpeakingOfRadio.com. • Parley Baer, Lilian Buyeff, Herb Ellis, Betty Lou Gerson, Virginia Gregg, and Peggy Webber were with SPERDVAC. For more information, go to SPERDVAC.com • Arnold Stang was with Dick Bertel and Ed Corcoran for WTIC's The Golden Age of Radio. Hear these at Goldenage-WTIC.org. • Jerry Lewis and Dean Martin were with Cedric Adams • Fred Allen was on Tex and Jinx • Donald Vorhees was interviewed for Allen's Biography In Sound • Jack Kruschen was with Jim Bohannon • John Dehner was with Neil Ross • William Conrad was with Chris Lambesis • E. Jack Neuman was with John Dunning • Frank Sinatra was with Walter Cronkite —————————— Selected music featured in today's episode was: • Takin' A Chance on Love — By Helen Forrest • The Pavane — By Steve Erquiaga • Lenore Overture Number 3 — By Ludwig Van Beethoven • And Fly Me To The Moon — By Frank Sinatra
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.netRelated: 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 @radiodetectivesJoin us again tomorrow for another detective drama from the Golden Age of Radio.
Yours Truly Johnny Dollar – The Great Detectives of Old Time Radio
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.netRelated: 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
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 @radiodetectivesJoin us again tomorrow for another detective drama from the Golden Age of Radio.
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 Join us again tomorrow for another detective drama from the Golden Age of Radio.