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

Genres:

Radio Drama Podcasts

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.

Twitter:

@radiodetectives

Language:

English

Contact:

2082832639

Website:

http://www.greatdetectives.net/

Episodes

Yours Truly Johnny Dollar: The Charmona Matter (EP4555)

11/22/2024

Today's Mystery: Johnny goes to Buffalo to investigate the sinking of a $100,000 yacht and the loss of its owner. Original Radio Broadcast Date: September 8, 1957 Originated from Hollywood Starring: Bob Bailey as Johnny Dollar; Les Tremayne; Mary Jane Croft; Harry Bartell; Vic Perrin; Bob Bruce When making your travel plans, remember http://johnnydollarair.com Become one of our Patreon Supporters at https://patreon.greatdetectives.net Thank you to our Patreon Supporter of the Day: Rosa, Patreon supporter since January 2020. Take the listener survey at http://survey.greatdetectives.net Give us a call at 208-991-4783 Follow us on Twitter @radiodetectives

Duration:00:31:34

Yours Truly Johnny Dollar: The Poor Little RIch Girl Matter (EP4549)

11/15/2024

Today's Mystery: Johnny goes to Los Angeles to investigate a wealthy woman's suspicious application for $200,000 in life insurance on her husband that she wants to keep secret from him. Original Radio Broadcast Date: September 1, 1957 Originating from Hollywood Starring: Bob Bailey as Johnny Dollar; Virginia Gregg; Herb Ellis; Frank Nelson; Marvin Miller; Peter Leeds When making your travel plans, remember http://johnnydollarair.com Become one of our Patreon Supporters at https://patreon.greatdetectives.net Thank you to our Patreon Supporter of the Day: Louis, Patreon Supporter since March 2018 Take the listener survey at http://survey.greatdetectives.net Give us a call at 208-991-4783 Follow us on Twitter @radiodetectives

Duration:00:41:42

Yours Truly Johnny Dollar: The Smokey Sleeper Matter (EP4543)

11/8/2024

Today's Mystery: Johnny is sent to Vineland, New Jersey to find out if a fire that destroyed $80,000 in mattresses was arson. Original Radio Broadcast Date: August 25, 1957 Originating from Hollywood Starring: Bob Bailey as Johnny Dollar; Russell Thorson; Jack Edwards; Will Wright; Paul Dubov; Lawrence Dobkin When making your travel plans, remember http://johnnydollarair.com Become one of our Patreon Supporters at https://patreon.greatdetectives.net Thank you to our Patreon Supporter of the Day: Take the listener survey at http://survey.greatdetectives.net Give us a call at 208-991-4783 Follow us on Twitter @radiodetectives

Duration:00:38:22

Yours Truly Johnny Dollar: The Killers Brand Matter (EP4537)

11/1/2024

Today's Mystery: Johnny goes to a small town celebrating frontier days, where an insured promoter has had an attempt on his life. Original Radio Broadcast Date: August 11, 1957 Originating from Hollywood Starring: Bob Bailey as Johnny Dollar; Mary Jane Croft; Harry Bartell; Joseph Kearns; Lawrence Dobkin; Frank Gerstle; Barney Phillips When making your travel plans, remember http://johnnydollarair.com Become one of our Patreon Supporters at https://patreon.greatdetectives.net Thank you to our Patreon Supporters of the Day: Jack, Jennifer, Bruce, Patreon Supporters since November 2019 Take the listener survey at http://survey.greatdetectives.net Give us a call at 208-991-4783 Follow us on Twitter @radiodetectives

Duration:00:34:03

Yours Truly Johnny Dollar: The Wayward Widow Matter (EP4531)

10/25/2024

Today's Mystery: Johnny is called in to protect an insured wealthy widow and a statue she's taking to her summerhouse. Original Radio Broadcast Date: August 4, 1957 Originating from Hollywood Starring: Bob Bailey as Johnny Dollar; Virginia Gregg; Harry Bartell; Eric Snowden; Frank Gerstle When making your travel plans, remember http://johnnydollarair.com Become one of our Patreon Supporters at https://patreon.greatdetectives.net Thank you to our Patreon Supporter of the Day: Lisa, Patreon supporter since May 2021 Take the listener survey at http://survey.greatdetectives.net Give us a call at 208-991-4783 Follow us on Twitter @radiodetectives

Duration:00:38:28

Yours Truly Johnny Dollar: The Confederate Coinage Matter (EP4525)

10/18/2024

Today's Mystery: Johnny goes to Birmingham, Alabama to investigate the theft of a rare Confederate coin. Original Radio Broadcast Date: July 28, 1957 Originating from Hollywood Starring: Bob Bailey as Johnny Dollar; Virginia Gregg; Eleanor Audley; Herb Ellis; Herb Vigran; Forrest Lewis; Vic Perrin When making your travel plans, remember http://johnnydollarair.com Become one of our Patreon Supporters at https://patreon.greatdetectives.net Thank you to our Patreon Supporter of the Day: Kellie, Patreon Supporter since September 2018 Take the listener survey at http://survey.greatdetectives.net Give us a call at 208-991-4783 Follow us on Twitter @radiodetectives

Duration:00:36:29

Yours Truly Johnny Dollar: The Yours Truly Matter (EP4519)

10/11/2024

Today's Mystery: Johnny and Buster Favor are carjacked on a desert road on a hot night. Original Radio Broadcast Date: July 21, 1957 Originated from Hollywood Stars: Bob Bailey as Johnny Dollar. Virginia Gregg, Lawrence Dobkin, Barney Phillips, Chester Stratton, Junius Matthews When making your travel plans, remember http://johnnydollarair.com Become one of our Patreon Supporters at https://patreon.greatdetectives.net Thank you to our Patreon Supporter of the Day: Helen Patreon supporter since June 2015. 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:00:44:20

Yours Truly Johnny Dollar: The Heatherstone Players Matter (EP4513)

10/4/2024

Today's Mystery: Johnny is called in to protect a Shakespearean actor and producer who is hated by everyone in a Shakespearean radio festival he's putting on. Original Radio Broadcast Date: July 14, 1957 Originating from Hollywood Starring: Bob Bailey as Johnny Dollar; Virginia Gregg; Lawrence Dobkin; Richard Crenna; Sam Edwards; Frank Gerstle; Herb Vigran; Hans Conried Article on Yours Truly Johnny Dollar returning to the air in Iran. When making your travel plans, remember http://johnnydollarair.com Become one of our Patreon Supporters at https://patreon.greatdetectives.net Thank you to our Patreon Supporter of the Day: Charlie, Patreon Supporter since October 2019 Take the listener survey at http://survey.greatdetectives.net Give us a call at 208-991-4783 Follow us on Twitter @radiodetectives

Duration:00:51:26

Yours Truly Johnny Dollar: The Felicity Feline Matter (EP4507)

9/27/2024

Today's Mystery: Johnny goes to Reno to find out who is trying to kill a cat whose owner left him $60,000. Original Radio Broadcast Date: July 7, 1957 Originated from Hollywood Starring: Bob Bailey as Johnny Dollar; Jack Edwards; Howard McNear; Edgar Barrier; Chester Stratton; Virginia Gregg; Will Wright; Joan Banks; Bill James When making your travel plans, remember http://johnnydollarair.com Become one of our Patreon Supporters at https://patreon.greatdetectives.net Thank you to our Patreon Supporter of the Day: Magda, Patreon supporter since June 2018. Take the listener survey at http://survey.greatdetectives.net Give us a call at 208-991-4783 Follow us on Twitter @radiodetectives

Duration:00:35:36

Yours Truly Johnny Dollar: The Funny Money Matter (EP4501)

9/20/2024

Today's Mystery: Johnny goes to Oklahoma to investigate an insured man who paid $4,500 in annual insurance premiums with counterfeit money. Original Radio Broadcast Date: June 30, 1957 Originating from Hollywood Starring: Bob Bailey as Johnny Dollar; Virginia Gregg; G. Stanley Jones; John McIntire When making your travel plans, remember http://johnnydollarair.com Become one of our Patreon Supporters at https://patreon.greatdetectives.net Thank you to our Patreon Supporter of the Day: Sean, Patreon supporter since the December 2016 Take the listener survey at http://survey.greatdetectives.net Give us a call at 208-991-4783 Follow us on Twitter @radiodetectives

Duration:00:38:12

Yours Truly Johnny Dollar: The Parley Barron Matter (EP4495)

9/13/2024

Today's Mystery: Johnny investigates the disappearance of a retired chemist. Original Radio Broadcast Date: June 23, 1957 Originating from Hollywood Starring: Bob Bailey as Johnny Dollar; Lawrence Dobkin; Jeanette Nolan; Will Wright; Harry Bartell; Virginia Gregg; Barney Phillips; Stacy Harris When making your travel plans, remember http://johnnydollarair.com Become one of our Patreon Supporters at https://patreon.greatdetectives.net Thank you to our Patreon Supporter of the Day: Jennifer, Patreon Supporter Since November 2019 Take the listener survey at http://survey.greatdetectives.net Give us a call at 208-991-4783 Follow us on Twitter @radiodetectives

Duration:00:50:25

Yours Truly Johnny Dollar: The Lorko Diamonds Matter Omnibus (EP4490s)

9/8/2024

Today's Mystery: Johnny is sent to Algeria to investigate the disappearance of $100,000 in diamonds Original Radio Broadcast Dates: November 7-11, 1955 Originating from Hollywood Starring: Bob Bailey as Johnny Dollar; Lillian Buyeff; Jack Moyles; Vic Perrin; Gerald Mohr; Lawrence Dobkin; Forrest Lewis; Jay Novello When making your travel plans, remember http://johnnydollarair.com Become one of our Patreon Supporters at https://patreon.greatdetectives.net Thank you to our Patreon Supporter of the Day: Nolan, Patreon Supporter since April 2018. Take the listener survey at http://survey.greatdetectives.net Give us a call at 208-991-4783 Follow us on Twitter @radiodetectives

Duration:01:13:49

Yours Truly Johnny Dollar: The Dixon Murder Matter (EP4489)

9/6/2024

Today's Mystery: Johnny returns to Newport to solve the murder of the young woman whose body has washed ashore. Original Radio Broadcast Date: June 16, 1957 Originating from Hollywood Starring: Bob Bailey as Johnny Dollar; Jeanne Tatum; Jeanette Nolan; Frank Nelson; Russell Thorson; Sam Edwards; Austin Green When making your travel plans, remember http://johnnydollarair.com Become one of our Patreon Supporters at https://patreon.greatdetectives.net Thank you to our Patreon Supporter of the Day: Matthias, Patreon supporter since May 2024. Take the listener survey at http://survey.greatdetectives.net Give us a call at 208-991-4783 Follow us on Twitter @radiodetectives

Duration:00:37:59

Yours Truly Johnny Dollar: The Mason Dixon Mismatch Matter (EP4483)

8/30/2024

Today's Mystery: The body of a young woman's body washes up on the beach, and two separate men claim she's their missing daughter. Original Radio Broadcast Date: June 9, 1957 Originated from Hollywood Starring: Bob Bailey as Johnny Dollar; Virginia Gregg; Mary Jane Croft; Jeanette Nolan; Jean Tatum; Frank Nelson; Will Wright; Austin Green; Marvin Miller When making your travel plans, remember http://johnnydollarair.com Become one of our Patreon Supporters at https://patreon.greatdetectives.net Thank you to our Patreon Supporter of the Day: Laura, Patreon Supporter since April 2018 Link to Encyclopedia of Alabama Profile of Amerigo Marino Take the listener survey at http://survey.greatdetectives.net Give us a call at 208-991-4783 Follow us on Twitter @radiodetectives

Duration:00:40:04

Yours Truly Johnny Dollar: The Loss of Memory Matter (EP4477)

8/23/2024

Today's Mystery: Johnny is hired to deliver an archaeological treasure to a museum. Original Radio Broadcast Date: June 2 1957 Originating from Hollywood Starring: Bob Bailey as Johnny Dollar; Les Tremayne; Parley Baer; Shepard Menken; Joseph Kearns; Barney Phillips; Tom Hanley When making your travel plans, remember http://johnnydollarair.com Become one of our Patreon Supporters at https://patreon.greatdetectives.net Thank you to our Patreon Supporter of the Day: Bill, Patreon supporter since November 2020 Take the listener survey at http://survey.greatdetectives.net Give us a call at 208-991-4783 Follow us on Twitter @radiodetectives

Duration:00:47:42

Yours Truly Johnny Dollar: The Wayward Truck Matter (EP4471)

8/16/2024

Today's Mystery: Johnny investigates when a truck hauling a shipment of copper tubing, and its driver, go missing. Original Radio Broadcast Date: May 26, 1958 Originating from Hollywood Starring: Bob Bailey as Johnny Dollar; Forrest Lewis; John Dehner; Junius Matthews; Stacy Harris; Jack Kruschen When making your travel plans, remember http://johnnydollarair.com Become one of our Patreon Supporters at https://patreon.greatdetectives.net Thank you to our Patreon Supporter of the Day: Eliza, Patreon Supporter since July 2021 Take the listener survey at http://survey.greatdetectives.net Give us a call at 208-991-4783 Follow us on Twitter @radiodetectives

Duration:00:36:59

Yours Truly Johnny Dollar: The Michael Meany Mirage Matter (EP4465)

8/9/2024

Today's Mystery: Johnny Dollar is in Mississippi and has 48 hours to locate $20,000 in stolen Ambergris. Original Radio Broadcast Date: May 19, 1957 Originating from HollywoodStarring: Bob Bailey as Johnny Dollar; Virginia Gregg; Jeanette Nolan; G. Stanley Jones; Junius Matthews; Gil Stratton; Richard Crenna; John Deh When making your travel plans, remember http://johnnydollarair.com Become one of our Patreon Supporters at https://patreon.greatdetectives.net Thank you to our Patreon Supporter of the Day: Yigal, Patreon supporter since March 2023 Take the listener survey at http://survey.greatdetectives.net Give us a call at 208-991-4783 Follow us on Twitter @radiodetectives

Duration:00:51:21

Yours Truly Johnny Dollar: The Peerless Fire Matter (EP4459)

8/2/2024

Today's Mystery: Johnny investigates an arson in a junkyard bordering three residential homes. Original Radio Broadcast Date: May 5, 1957 Originating from Hollywood Starring: Bob Bailey as Johnny Dollar; Virginia Gregg; Peggy Webber; John Stephenson; Herb Vigran; Hans Conried; Forrest Lewis; Parley Baer When making your travel plans, remember http://johnnydollarair.com Become one of our Patreon Supporters at https://patreon.greatdetectives.net Thank you to our Patreon Supporter of the Day: Chris, Patreon Supporter since August 2019 Take the listener survey at http://survey.greatdetectives.net Give us a call at 208-991-4783 Follow us on Twitter @radiodetectives

Duration:00:36:12

Yours Truly Johnny Dollar: The Melancholy Memory Matter (EP4453)

7/26/2024

Today's Mystery: Johnny is called in to investigate the disappearance of a major league pitcher. Original Radio Broadcast Date: April 28, 1957 Originating from Hollywood Starring: Bob Bailey as Johnny Dollar; Virginia Gregg; Lillian Buyeff; Richard Beals; Barney Phillips; Frank Nelson; Harry Bartell; Richard Crenna; Lawrence Dobkin; Tom Hanley When making your travel plans, remember http://johnnydollarair.com Become one of our Patreon Supporters at https://patreon.greatdetectives.net Thank you to our Patreon Supporter of the Day: Gregory, Patreon Supporter since April 2024 Take the listener survey at http://survey.greatdetectives.net Give us a call at 208-991-4783 Follow us on Twitter @radiodetectives

Duration:00:42:05

Yours Truly Johnny Dollar: The Ming Toy Murphy Matter (EP4447)

7/19/2024

Today's Mystery: Johnny is called in by an eccentric insured man to find his missing "talking" Pekinese dog. Original Radio Broadcast Date: April 14, 1957 Originating from Hollywood Starring: Bob Bailey as Johnny Dollar; Virginia Gregg; G. Stanley Jones; Herb Ellis; Joseph Kearns; Jay Novello; Bill James; Howard McNear When making your travel plans, remember http://johnnydollarair.com Become one of our Patreon Supporters at https://patreon.greatdetectives.net Thank you to our Patreon Supporter of the Day: Alana, Patreon Supporter since September 2015 Take the listener survey at http://survey.greatdetectives.net Give us a call at 208-991-4783 Follow us on Twitter @radiodetectives

Duration:00:36:41