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Listen to the adventures of that man with the action-packed account, Yours Truly Johnny Dollar. From 1949-62, the freelance insurance investigator relayed his adventures to the golden age of radio listeners via his action-packed account. In one of the longest-running old-time radio mystery detective programs.

Six actors played Johnny Dollar. Currently, we're posting episodes starring Bob Bailey, the best-loved of the Johnny Dollar actors every Tuesday and Friday. However, you'll find the adventures of both previous and later Johnny Dollar actors including Charles Russell, Academy Award Winning Actor Edmond O'Brien, John Lund, Bob Readick, and Emmy-Award nominated actor Mandel Kramer. We also offer the unaired auditions of Dick Powell (Richard Diamond) and Gerald Mohr (Philip Marlowe).

We offer more than 500 golden age of radio audio drama podcasts for your listening pleasure.

Host Adam Graham is your guide, providing commentary on each episode as well as a dash of humor and responding to listener comments and feedback. This feed is part of the Great Detectives of Old Time Radio and you can subscribe to the main podcast to enjoy four other detective programs each week.

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Listen to the adventures of that man with the action-packed account, Yours Truly Johnny Dollar. From 1949-62, the freelance insurance investigator relayed his adventures to the golden age of radio listeners via his action-packed account. In one of the longest-running old-time radio mystery detective programs.

Six actors played Johnny Dollar. Currently, we're posting episodes starring Bob Bailey, the best-loved of the Johnny Dollar actors every Tuesday and Friday. However, you'll find the adventures of both previous and later Johnny Dollar actors including Charles Russell, Academy Award Winning Actor Edmond O'Brien, John Lund, Bob Readick, and Emmy-Award nominated actor Mandel Kramer. We also offer the unaired auditions of Dick Powell (Richard Diamond) and Gerald Mohr (Philip Marlowe).

We offer more than 500 golden age of radio audio drama podcasts for your listening pleasure.

Host Adam Graham is your guide, providing commentary on each episode as well as a dash of humor and responding to listener comments and feedback. This feed is part of the Great Detectives of Old Time Radio and you can subscribe to the main podcast to enjoy four other detective programs each week.

    Yours Truly Johnny Dollar: The Templeton Matter (EP4417)

    Yours Truly Johnny Dollar: The Templeton Matter (EP4417)

    Today's Mystery:Johnny goes to Boston to investigate a burglary at the largest jewelry firm in Boston, which led to the shooting of a police officer.

    Original Radio Broadcast Date: February 10, 1957

    Originating from Hollywood

    Starring: Bob Bailey as Johnny Dollar; John Dehner; Peter Leeds; Vic Perrin; James McCallion; Stacy Harris; Virginia Gregg; Marvin Miller

    When making your travel plans, remember http://johnnydollarair.com

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    • 35 min
    Yours Truly Johnny Dollar: The Kirbey Will Matter (EP4411)

    Yours Truly Johnny Dollar: The Kirbey Will Matter (EP4411)

    Today's Mystery:Johnny goes to a Lake Mojave resort to investigate the suspicious death of a fishing guide.

    Original Radio Broadcast Date: February 3, 1957

    Originating from HollywoodStarring: Bob Bailey as Johnny Dollar; Virginia Gregg; Barney Phillips; Shirley Mitchell; Stacy Harris; Carleton Young; Forrest Lewis; Frank Nelson; John Dehner

    When making your travel plans, remember http://johnnydollarair.com

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    • 41 min
    Yours Truly Johnny Dollar: The Mad Hatter Matter (EP4405)

    Yours Truly Johnny Dollar: The Mad Hatter Matter (EP4405)

    Today's Mystery:Johnny is called in to investigate the disappearance of a young, beautiful model married to a much older, retired corporate tycoon.

    Original Radio Broadcast Date: January 27, 1957

    Originating from Hollywood

    Starring: Bob Bailey as Johnny Dollar; Parley Baer; G. Stanley Jones; Charlotte Lawrence, Forrest Lewis; Stacy Harris; Russell Thorson

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    • 40 min
    Yours Truly Johnny Dollar: The Blooming Blossom Matter (EP4399)

    Yours Truly Johnny Dollar: The Blooming Blossom Matter (EP4399)

    Today's Mystery: When a precious emerald known as the Green Eye of Calcutta vanishes, along with its owner Albert W. Winkler, Johnny is plunged into the bizarre home of Wilbert Kenworthy Blossom. As he navigates through the cluttered abode filled with treasures and trash, can Johnny recover the priceless gem and bring a killer to justice?

    Original Radio Broadcast Date: January 20, 1957

    Originating from Hollywood

    Starring: Bob Bailey as Johnny Dollar; Howard McNear; Herb Ellis; Herb Vigran; Junius Matthews; Herb Butterfield; Frank Gerstle; Johnny Jacobs

    When making your travel plans, remember http://johnnydollarair.com

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    • 34 min
    Yours Truly Johnny Dollar: The Desalles Matter (EP4393)

    Yours Truly Johnny Dollar: The Desalles Matter (EP4393)

    Today's Mystery:Johnny goes out west when an insurance agent is suspicious of a $100,000 death claim that another investigator was assigned to look into.

    Original Radio Broadcast Date: Original Air Date: January 13, 1957

    Originating from Hollywood

    Starring: Bob Bailey as Johnny Dollar; Virginia Gregg; Harry Bartell; John Stephenson; Will Wright; James McCallion; Ben Wright

    Today's Show sponsored by Cinnamon Girl by Daniel Weizzmann, the upcoming release in the Pacific Coast Highway Mystery Series. (Released May 28) (Affiliate LInks)

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    • 42 min
    Yours Truly Johnny Dollar: The Ellen Dear Matter (EP4387)

    Yours Truly Johnny Dollar: The Ellen Dear Matter (EP4387)

    Today's Mystery:Set sail on a treacherous journey with Johnny Dollar, the man with the action-packed expense account, as he embarks on a mission to safeguard a fortune in jewels. The sleek motor cruiser Ellen Dear carries a cargo worth over $300,000, but disaster strikes when the yacht sinks in deep waters.

    Original Radio Broadcast Date: January 6, 1957

    Originated from Hollywood

    Starring: Bob Bailey as Johnny Dollar,Virginia Gregg, Lawrence Dobkin, Howard McNear, Jay Novello, Jack Edwards, Barney Phillips, Raymond Burr

    The tragedy of Andrea Doria

    When making your travel plans, remember http://johnnydollarair.com

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