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

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

By: Adam Graham Radio Detective Podcast
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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.Copyright Adam Graham Art Drama & Plays Entertainment & Performing Arts
Episodes
  • Yours Truly Johnny Dollar: The Casque of Death Matter (EP5000)

    Yours Truly Johnny Dollar: The Casque of Death Matter (EP5000)
    Jun 19 2026
    Today's Mystery: When a series of elderly bachelors and widowers vanish from small towns across Pennsylvania, New Jersey, and Delaware, insurance investigator Johnny Dollar is sent to determine whether their disappearances are connected. Following a trail of wine cellars, unusual wills, and a secretive gourmet society, Johnny uncovers one of the strangest cases of his career.

    Original Radio Broadcast Date: May 24, 1959

    Originated from Hollywood

    Stars: Bob Bailey as Johnny Dollar.Also starring Harry Bartell, Forrest Lewis, Bartlett Robinson, Parley Baer, and Marvin Miller.

    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.net

    Thank you to our Patreon Supporter of the Day: Pippin, Patreon supporter since March 2022.

    Take the listener survey at survey.greatdetectives.net

    Give us a call 208-991-4783

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    24 mins
  • Yours Truly Johnny Dollar: The Twin Trouble Matter (EP4995)

    Yours Truly Johnny Dollar: The Twin Trouble Matter (EP4995)
    Jun 12 2026
    Today's Mystery: Johnny Dollar is asked to protect a respected New Jersey stockbroker whose past involvement in a fraudulent securities scheme has made him the target of blackmail. When the ex-convict behind the threat demands a fortune in exchange for silence, Johnny finds himself racing to stop a deadly trap before it destroys an innocent family.

    Original Radio Broadcast Date: May 17, 1959

    Originated from Hollywood

    Stars: Bob Bailey as Johnny Dollar.Also starring G. Stanley Jones, Alan Reed, and Frank Gerstle. 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.net

    Thank you to our Patreon Supporter of the Day: Diane, Patreon supporter since July 2023.

    Take the listener survey at survey.greatdetectives.net

    Give us a call 208-991-4783

    Become one of our friends on Facebook at facebook.com/radiodetectives

    Follow us on Twitter/X at twitter.com/radiodetectives

    Follow us on Instagram at instagram.com/greatdetectives
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    24 mins
  • Yours Truly Johnny Dollar: The Fatal Filet Matter (EP4990)

    Yours Truly Johnny Dollar: The Fatal Filet Matter (EP4990)
    Jun 5 2026
    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, 1959

    Originated from Hollywood

    Stars: 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 Air

    Become one of our Patreon Supporters at Patreon

    Thank you to our Patreon Supporters of the Day: Catherine and Sean, Patreon supporters since June 2021.

    Take the listener survey… Listener Survey

    Give us a call 208-991-4783

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    39 mins
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