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

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

Radio Drama Podcasts

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.

Location:

United States

Description:

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.

Language:

English

Contact:

2082832639


Episodes
Ask host to enable sharing for playback control

Yours Truly Johnny Dollar: The Royal Street Matter (EP4363)

4/12/2024
Today's Mystery:Johnny goes to New Orleans to investigate why the owner of an insured, burnt-out antique shop hasn't filed a claim, and has expressed no interest in doing so .Original Radio Broadcast Dates: November 25, 1956 Originating from Hollywood Starring: Bob Bailey as Johnny Dollar; Virginia Gregg; Forrest Lewis, Lou Merrill; Lawrence Dobkin; Frank Gerstle When making your travel plans, remember http://johnnydollarair.com Become one of our Patreon Supporters at patreon.greatdetectives.net Thank you to our Patreon Supporter of the Day: Ric, Patreon Supporter Since April 2022 Take the listener survey at http://survey.greatdetectives.net Give us a call at 208-991-4783 Follow us on Twitter @radiodetectives

Duration:00:39:14

Ask host to enable sharing for playback control

Yours Truly Johnny Dollar: The Markham Matter (EP4357)

4/5/2024
Today's Mystery:Johnny goes to San Francisco because a high value company client has seemingly disappeared and her husband is acting suspicious. Original Radio Broadcast Dates: November 18, 1956 Originating from HollywoodStarring: Bob Bailey as Johnny Dollar; Lois Corbett; Frank Nelson; Virginia Gregg; Bert Holland; Paula Winslowe; John Dehner When making your travel plans, remember http://johnnydollarair.com Become one of our Patreon Supporters at patreon.greatdetectives.net Thank you to our Patreon Supporters of the Day:Joe, Tom, and Carol Ann-Supporting the Podcast since April 2019 Take the listener survey at http://survey.greatdetectives.net Give us a call at 208-991-4783Follow us on Twitter @radiodetectives

Duration:00:36:55

Ask host to enable sharing for playback control

Yours Truly Johnny Dollar: The Big Scoop Matter (EP4351)

3/29/2024
Today's Mystery: Johnny goes to New York to protect a friend, a reporter on the trail of a big story, who has already had multiple attempts on his life. Original Radio Broadcast Date: November 11, 1956 Originating from HollywoodStarring: Bob Bailey as Johnny Dollar; Virginia Gregg; Russell Thorson, Barney Phillips, Stacy Harris, Larry Thor, Parley Baer, Les Tremayne When making your travel plans, remember http://johnnydollarair.com Become one of our Patreon Supporters at patreon.greatdetectives.net Thank you to our Patreon Supporter of the Day: Judith, Patreon Supporter Since May 202 1Take the listener survey…http://survey.greatdetectives.net Give us a call 208-991-4783 Become one of our friends on Facebook. Follow us on Twitter @radiodetectives

Duration:00:42:02

Ask host to enable sharing for playback control

Yours Truly Johnny Dollar: The Silent Queen Matter, Episodes Three, Four, and Five (EP4345)

3/22/2024
Today's Mystery:It turns out a murdered penny arcade owner was the long-thought-dead husband of a silent movie queen. That's the first of many lies Johnny has to sort through to find the truth. Original Radio Broadcast Dates: October 31, November 1 and 2, 1956 Originating from Hollywood Starring: Bob Bailey as Johnny Dollar; Paula Winslowe; Virginia Gregg; Vic Perrin; Paul Dubov; Frank Gerstle; John Dehner; Lawrence Dobkin; Chester Stratton When making your travel plans, remember http://johnnydollarair.com Become one of our Patreon Supporters at patreon.greatdetectives.net Thank you to our Patreon Supporter of the Day: Peter, Patreon Supporter since April 2020 Take the listener survey at http://survey.greatdetectives.net Give us a call at 208-991-4783 Follow us on Twitter @radiodetectives

Duration:00:51:23

Ask host to enable sharing for playback control

Yours Truly Johnny Dollar: The Silent Queen Matter, Episodes One and Two (EP4342)

3/19/2024
Today's Mystery:Johnny Dollar goes to Venice, California to investigate the murder of a penny arcade operator who named a silent movie star as his beneficiary. Original Radio Broadcast Dates: October 29 and 30, 1956 Originating from Hollywood Starring: Bob Bailey as Johnny Dollar; Paula Winslowe; Virginia Gregg; Vic Perrin; Paul Dubov; Frank Gerstle; John Dehner; Lawrence Dobkin; Chester Stratton Also a discussion of all the possible origins of the phrase, "The Real McCoy" When making your travel plans, remember http://johnnydollarair.com Become one of our Patreon Supporters at patreon.greatdetectives.net Thank you to our Patreon Supporter of the Day: Jesse, Patreon Supporter since March 2016 Take the listener survey at http://survey.greatdetectives.net Give us a call at 208-991-4783 ollow us on Twitter @radiodetectives

Duration:00:41:23

Ask host to enable sharing for playback control

Yours Truly Johnny Dollar: The Phantom Chase Matter, Episodes Eight and Nine (EP4339)

3/15/2024
Today's Mystery:Johnny and the wife of the man he's pursuing find themselves stranded on an isolated island by fugitive embezzler. Original Radio Broadcast Dates: October 25 and 26, 1956 Originating from Hollywood Starring: Bob Bailey as Johnny Dollar; Michael Ann Barrett; Jack Edwards; Ben Wright; Virginia Gregg; Don Diamond; Forrest Lewis; Richard Crenna When making your travel plans, remember http://johnnydollarair.com Become one of our Patreon Supporters at patreon.greatdetectives.net Thank you to our Patreon Supporter of the Day: Lancedon, Patreon Supporter since January 2022 Take the listener survey at http://survey.greatdetectives.net Give us a call at 208-991-4783Follow us on Twitter @radiodetectives

Duration:00:42:38

Ask host to enable sharing for playback control

Yours Truly Johnny Dollar: The Phantom Chase Matter, Episodes Six and Seven (EP4336)

3/11/2024
Today's Mystery:Johnny wakes up in Barbados after being knocked out, and finds himself no closer to apprehending the junior partner of a New York investment firm who is accused of embezzling $120,000. Original Radio Broadcast Dates: October 22 and 24, 1956 Originating from HollywoodStarring: Bob Bailey as Johnny Dollar, Michael Ann Barrett, Jack Edwards, Ben Wright, Virginia Gregg, Don Diamond, Forrest Lewis, Richard Crenna When making your travel plans, remember http://johnnydollarair.com Become one of our Patreon Supporters at patreon.greatdetectives.net Thank you to our Patreon Supporter of the Day: Jamison, Patreon Supporter since June 2015 Take the listener survey at http://survey.greatdetectives.net Give us a call at 208-991-4783 Follow us on Twitter @radiodetectives

Duration:00:48:01

Ask host to enable sharing for playback control

Yours Truly Johnny Dollar: The Phantom Chase Matter, Episodes Three, Four, and Five (EP4333)

3/8/2024
Today's Mystery:In New Orleans, a nasty informant has promised to take Johnny to an embezzler who made off with $120,000. Original Radio Broadcast Dates: October 17, 18, and 19, 1956 Originating from Hollywood Starring: Bob Bailey as Johnny Dollar; Marvin Miller; Junius Matthews; Herb Ellis; D. J. Thompson; Herb Butterfield; Tony Barrett; Barbara Eiler When making your travel plans, remember http://johnnydollarair.com Support our Listener Support Campaign Complete our Advertising Survey at https://adsurvey.greatdetectives.net Welcome to our newest Patreon Supporters: Greg and Todd Become one of our Patreon Supporters at patreon.greatdetectives.net Thank you to our Patreon Supporter of the Day: Luce, Patreon Supporter since April 2021 Take the listener survey at http://survey.greatdetectives.net Give us a call at 208-991-4783

Duration:00:47:08

Ask host to enable sharing for playback control

Yours Truly Johnny Dollar: The Phantom Chase Matter, Episodes One and Two (EP4330)

3/5/2024
Today's Mystery:Johnny is sent on the trail of a partner in a Wall Street investment firm, who jumped bail after being charged with embezzling $120,000. Original Radio Broadcast Dates: October 15 and 16, 1956 Originated from HollywoodStarring: Bob Bailey as Johnny Dollar; Michael Ann Barrett; Jack Edwards; Ben Wright; Virginia Gregg; Don Diamond; Forrest Lewis; Richard Crenna When making your travel plans, remember http://johnnydollarair.com Become one of our Patreon Supporters at patreon.greatdetectives.net Welcome to our latest Patreon Supporter, Allen Thank you to our Patreon Supporter of the Day: LanceDon-Patreon Supporter Since January 2022 Take the listener survey at http://survey.greatdetectives.net Give us a call at 208-991-4783 Follow us on Twitter @radiodetectives

Duration:00:39:16

Ask host to enable sharing for playback control

Yours Truly Johnny Dollar: The Primrose Matter, Episodes Three, Four, and Five (EP4327)

3/1/2024
Today's Mystery:Johnny gets into Primrose Camp, where he suspects two robbers are hiding out with $100,000 and finds the owners living in fear and being pushed around by a phony nephew. Original Radio Broadcast Dates: October 10, 11, and 12, 1956 Originated from HollywoodStarring: Bob Bailey as Johnny Dollar; Marvin Miller; Junius Matthews; Herb Ellis; D. J. Thompson; Herb Butterfield; Tony Barrett; Barbara Eiler When making your travel plans, remember http://johnnydollarair.com Become one of our Patreon Supporters at patreon.greatdetectives.net Thank you to our Patreon Supporters of the Day: Monica, Kevin, Becky, and Robert Patreon Supporters since March 2019 Take the listener survey at http://survey.greatdetectives.net Give us a call at 208-991-4783 Follow us on Twitter @radiodetectives

Duration:00:46:17

Ask host to enable sharing for playback control

Yours Truly Johnny Dollar: The Primrose Matter, Episodes One and Two (EP4324)

2/27/2024
Today's Mystery: Johnny goes to Arizona in search of a gang of robbers who stole a $100,000 payroll and have already committed murder. Original Radio Broadcast Dates: October 8 and 9, 1956 Originated from Hollywood Stars: Bob Bailey as Johnny Dollar.Marvin Miller, Junius Matthews, Herb Ellis, D. J. Thompson, Herb Butterfield, Tony Barrett, Barbara EilerW hen making your travel plans, remember http://johnnydollarair.com Support our Listener support campaign Fill out our advertising survey at https://adsurvey.greatdetectives.net Become one of our Patreon Supporters at patreon.greatdetectives.net Thank you to our Patreon Supporter of the Day: Stephanie, Patreon Supporter since March 2020 Take the listener survey…http://survey.greatdetectives.net Give us a call 208-991-4783 Become one of our friends on Facebook. Follow us on Twitter @radiodetectives

Duration:00:46:53

Ask host to enable sharing for playback control

Yours Truly Johnny Dollar: The Picture Postcard Matter, Episodes Three, Four, and Five (EP4321)

2/23/2024
Today's Mystery: Johnny searches a quaint Swiss ski resort for $100,000 ski resort while trying to avoid being the next person murdered. Original Radio Broadcast Dates:October 3,4, and 5, 1956 Originated from Hollywood Stars: Bob Bailey as Johnny Dollar.Lucille Meredith, Vic Perrin, Forrest Lewis, Stan Jones, Ben Wright When making your travel plans, remember http://johnnydollarair.com Become one of our Patreon Supporters at patreon.greatdetectives.ne tThank you to our Patreon Supporter of the Day: Andy, Patreon Supporter since May 2018 Take the listener survey…http://survey.greatdetectives.net Give us a call 208-991-4783 Become one of our friends on Facebook. Follow us on Twitter @radiodetectives

Duration:00:46:38

Ask host to enable sharing for playback control

Yours Truly Johnny Dollar: The Picture Postcard Matter, Episodes One and Two (EP4318)

2/20/2024
Today's Mystery:Johnny goes to Zurich on the trail of $100,000 in stolen, uncut diamonds. Original Radio Broadcast Dates: October 1 and 2, 1956 Originating from Hollywood Starring: Bob Bailey as Johnny Dollar; Lucille Meredith; Vic Perrin; Forrest Lewis; Stan Jones; Ben Wright When making your travel plans, remember http://johnnydollarair.com Become one of our Patreon Supporters at patreon.greatdetectives.net Thank you to our Patreon Supporter of the Day:Rob, Patreon Supporter Since December 2023 Take the listener survey at http://survey.greatdetectives.net Give us a call at 208-991-4783 Follow us on Twitter @radiodetectives

Duration:00:43:00

Ask host to enable sharing for playback control

Yours Truly Johnny Dollar: The Meg's Palace Matter, Episodes Three, Four, and Five (EP4315)

2/16/2024
Today's Mystery:After getting beat up outside of Meg's place, Johnny is even more determined to find out who's threatening to burn her out. Original Radio Broadcast Dates: September 26, 27, and 28, 1956 Originating from Hollywood Starring: Bob Bailey as Johnny Dollar; Virginia Gregg; Jack Kruschen; Byron Kane; Forrest Lewis; Bert Holland; Stan Jones; Bob Bruce; Austin Green; Harry Bartell When making your travel plans, remember http://johnnydollarair.com Become one of our Patreon Supporters at patreon.greatdetectives.net Thank you to our Patreon Supporter of the Day: Lori-April 2020 Take the listener survey at http://survey.greatdetectives.net Give us a call at 208-991-4783Follow us on Twitter @radiodetectives

Duration:00:47:07

Ask host to enable sharing for playback control

Yours Truly Johnny Dollar: The Meg's Palace Matter, Episodes One and Two (EP4312)

2/13/2024
Today's Mystery:Johnny goes to a small New England seaside town where the feisty owner of a rundown cafe has been threatened with having her place burnt down. Original Radio Broadcast Dates: September 24 and 25, 1956 Originating from Hollywood Starring: Bob Bailey as Johnny Dollar, Virginia Gregg, Jack Kruschen, Byron Kane, Forrest Lewis,Bert Holland, Stan Jones, Bob Bruce, Austin Green,Harry Bartell When making your travel plans, remember http://johnnydollarair.com Become one of our Patreon Supporters at patreon.greatdetectives.net Thank you to our Patreon Supporter of the Day:Garrick-Patreon Supporter since January 2018 Take the listener survey at http://survey.greatdetectives.net Give us a call at 208-991-4783 Follow us on Twitter @radiodetectives

Duration:00:35:00

Ask host to enable sharing for playback control

Yours Truly Johnny Dollar: The Imperfect Alibi Matter, Episodes Four and Five (EP4309)

2/9/2024
Today's Mystery:Johnny digs through a string of lies and conflicting accounts in trying to solve the murder of a wealthy young executive. Original Radio Broadcast Dates: September 20 and 21, 1956 Originating from Hollywood Starring: Bob Bailey as Johnny Dollar; Virginia Gregg; Tony Barrett; Shirley Mitchell; Will Wright; Chester Stratton; Ted de Corsia; Barney Phillips; Lillian Buyeff; Harry Bartell When making your travel plans, remember http://johnnydollarair.com Become one of our Patreon Supporters at patreon.greatdetectives.net Thank you to our Patreon Supporter of the Day: Loren, Patreon Supporter Since September 2021 Take the listener survey at http://survey.greatdetectives.net Give us a call at 208-991-4783Follow us on Twitter @radiodetectives

Duration:00:33:41

Ask host to enable sharing for playback control

Yours Truly Johnny Dollar: The Imperfect Alibi Matter, Episodes One and Three (EP4306)

2/6/2024
Today's Mystery:Johnny is called in when a young business executive's window is shattered by a bullet while he's driving. Original Radio Broadcast Dates: September 17 and 19, 1956 Plot details on Episode 2 from The Who Is Johnny Dollar Matter, Volume 1 by John Abbott (Affiliate link) Originating from HollywoodStarring: Bob Bailey as Johnny Dollar; Virginia Gregg; Tony Barrett; Shirley Mitchell; Will Wright; Chester Stratton; Ted de Corsia; Barney Phillips; Lillian Buyeff; Harry Bartell When making your travel plans, remember http://johnnydollarair.com Become one of our Patreon Supporters at patreon.greatdetectives.net Thank you to our Patreon Supporter of the Day: Susan, Patreon Supporter Since October 2018 Take the listener survey at http://survey.greatdetectives.netGive us a call at 208-991-4783Follow us on Twitter @radiodetectives

Duration:00:43:09

Ask host to enable sharing for playback control

Yours Truly Johnny Dollar: The Confidential Matter, Episodes Three, Four, and Five (EP4303)

2/2/2024
Today's Mystery:Johnny's investigation of a deceased friend and colleague who embezzled $80,000 leads him to Panama. Original Radio Broadcast Dates: September 12, 13, and 14, 1956 Originating from HollywoodStarring: Bob Bailey as Johnny Dollar; Virginia Gregg; Jack Edwards; Russell Thorson; Shirley Mitchell; Stacy Harris; Bob Miller; Harry Bartell; Vic Perrin; Frank Gerstle When making your travel plans, remember http://johnnydollarair.com Become one of our Patreon Supporters at patreon.greatdetectives.net Thank you to our Patreon Supporters of the Day: Will and Chris Take the listener survey at http://survey.greatdetectives.net Give us a call at 208-991-4783Follow us on Twitter @radiodetectives

Duration:00:48:12

Ask host to enable sharing for playback control

Yours Truly Johnny Dollar: The Confidential Matter, Episodes One and Two (EP4300)

1/30/2024
Today's Mystery: In a swirl of old memories and new shock, Johnny is summoned to unravel the sordid unraveling of a once-trusted friend. Ed Morgan, known for his honest life, is posthumously accused of embezzling a staggering $80,000. As Johnny steps into the fog of San Francisco to trace Ed's last steps, he encounters a parade of characters who paint a picture of a man living beyond his means, a man whose life had taken a mysterious turn upon meeting the enigmatic widow, Nikki Barrett. But as Johnny delves deeper, the line between victim and thief blurs, raising the haunting possibility that Ed Morgan's fatal accident may have been anything but. Quote of the Episode: "Gratuities of this nature are always so helpful in smoothing the rough pathway of human relations." Original Radio Broadcast Dates: September 10 and 11, 1956 Originated from HollywoodStars: Bob Bailey as Johnny Dollar, Virginia Gregg, Jack Edwards, Russell Thorson, Shirley Mitchell, Stacy Harris, Bob Miller, Harry Bartell, Vic Perrin, Frank Gerstle When making your travel plans, remember http://johnnydollarair.com Become one of our Patreon Supporters at patreon.greatdetectives.net Thank you to our Patreon Supporter of the Day:Guy, Patreon Supporter Since September 2022 Take the listener survey…http://survey.greatdetectives.net Give us a call 208-991-4783Become one of our friends on Facebook. Follow us on Twitter @radiodetectives

Duration:00:37:03

Ask host to enable sharing for playback control

Yours Truly Johnny Dollar: The Curse of Kamashek Matter, Episodes Three, Four, and Five (EP4297)

1/26/2024
Today's Mystery: Johnny plan sto go to Egypt for the opening of the tomb of Kamashek .Original Radio Broadcast Dates:September 5,6, and 7, 1956 Originated from Hollywood Stars: Bob Bailey as Johnny Dollar, Paul Dubov; Alan Reed; Richard Crenna; Virginia Gregg; Ben Wright; Forrest Lewis; Eric Snowden; Barney Phillips; James McCallion; Les Tremayne When making your travel plans, remember http://johnnydollarair.com Become one of our Patreon Supporters at patreon.greatdetectives.net Thank you to our Patreon Supporter of the Day: Daniel, Patreon Supporter Since March 2020 Take the listener survey…http://survey.greatdetectives.net Give us a call 208-991-4783 Become one of our friends on Facebook. Follow us on Twitter @radiodetectives

Duration:00:51:02