Yours Truly, Johnny Dollar Episodes
Yours Truly, Johnny Dollar is a radio drama that aired on CBS Radio from February 18, 1949 to September 30, 1962.
The first several seasons imagined protagonist Johnny Dollar as a private investigator drama, with Charles Russell, Edmond O'Brien and John Lund portraying Dollar in succession over the years. In 1955 after a yearlong hiatus, the series came back in its best-known incarnation with Bob Bailey starring in "the transcribed adventures of the man with the action-packed expense account – America's fabulous freelance insurance investigator." There were 809 episodes (plus two not-for-broadcast auditions) in the 13-year run, and more than 710 still exist today. Jim Cox's book American Radio Networks: A History cites "886 total performances" which includes repeat performances.
The first several seasons imagined protagonist Johnny Dollar as a private investigator drama, with Charles Russell, Edmond O'Brien and John Lund portraying Dollar in succession over the years. In 1955 after a yearlong hiatus, the series came back in its best-known incarnation with Bob Bailey starring in "the transcribed adventures of the man with the action-packed expense account – America's fabulous freelance insurance investigator." There were 809 episodes (plus two not-for-broadcast auditions) in the 13-year run, and more than 710 still exist today. Jim Cox's book American Radio Networks: A History cites "886 total performances" which includes repeat performances.
Nov. 21, 2025
THE BACKFIRE THAT BACKFIRED and THE LEUMAS MATTER YOURS TRULY JOHNNY DOLLAR
Revival A young Bob Bailey (1937) CBS Radio revived Yours Truly, Johnny Dollar in October 1955 with a new leading man, a new director, and a new format. The program changed from a 30-minute, one-episode-per-week program to a 15-minute, five-nights-a-week serial[2] (Monday through Friday, 8–8:15 pm EST) produced and directed by radio veteran Jack Johnstone. The new Johnny Dollar was Bob Bailey, who had just come off another network detective series, Let George Do It. With a new lead and 75 minut...
Nov. 19, 2025
THE EMBARKADERO MATTER and THE REALLY GONE MATTER YOURS TRULY, JOHNNY DOLLAR
Revival A young Bob Bailey (1937) CBS Radio revived Yours Truly, Johnny Dollar in October 1955 with a new leading man, a new director, and a new format. The program changed from a 30-minute, one-episode-per-week program to a 15-minute, five-nights-a-week serial[2] (Monday through Friday, 8–8:15 pm EST) produced and directed by radio veteran Jack Johnstone. The new Johnny Dollar was Bob Bailey, who had just come off another network detective series, Let George Do It. With a new lead and 75 minut...
Oct. 5, 2025
THE FAIRWAY MATTER and THE CELIA WOODSTOCK MATTER YOURS TRULY, JOHNNY DOLLAR
For over twelve years, from 1949 through 1962 (including a one year hiatus in 1954-1955), this series recounted the cases "the man with the action-packed expense account, America’s fabulous freelance insurance investigator, Johnny Dollar". Johnny was an accomplished 'padder' of his expense account. The name of the show derives from the fact that he closed each show by totaling his expense account, and signing it "End of report... Yours Truly, Johnny Dollar". Terry Salomonson in his authoritativ...
Oct. 1, 2025
THE MILK AND HONEY MATTER and THE BEN BRYSON MATTER YOURS TRULY, JOHNNY DOLLAR
For over twelve years, from 1949 through 1962 (including a one year hiatus in 1954-1955), this series recounted the cases "the man with the action-packed expense account, America’s fabulous freelance insurance investigator, Johnny Dollar". Johnny was an accomplished 'padder' of his expense account. The name of the show derives from the fact that he closed each show by totaling his expense account, and signing it "End of report... Yours Truly, Johnny Dollar". Terry Salomonson in his authoritativ...
Sept. 28, 2025
THE MONOPOLY MATTER and THE BARTON BAKER MATTER YOURS TRULY, JOHNNY DOLLAR
For over twelve years, from 1949 through 1962 (including a one year hiatus in 1954-1955), this series recounted the cases "the man with the action-packed expense account, America’s fabulous freelance insurance investigator, Johnny Dollar". Johnny was an accomplished 'padder' of his expense account. The name of the show derives from the fact that he closed each show by totaling his expense account, and signing it "End of report... Yours Truly, Johnny Dollar". Terry Salomonson in his authoritativ...
June 11, 2025
THE MAD BOMBER MATTER and THE CINDER ELMER MATTER YOURS TRULY, JOHNNY DOLLAR
During this time, Yours Truly, Johnny Dollar attracted some of the best writers in Hollywood, including Jack Johnstone, E. Jack Neuman (using the pen name John Dawson), Robert Ryf, and Les Crutchfield. Bob Bailey also wrote a script while he was playing Johnny Dollar. He used the pen name Robert Bainter (Bainter was his middle name) as the scriptwriter for "The Carmen Kringle Matter", which was aired on Saturday, December 21, 1957 on the West Coast, and on the following day for the rest of the c...
June 8, 2025
THE WRONG ONE MATTER and THE GUIDE TO MURDER YOURS TRULY, JOHNNY DOLLAR
During this time, Yours Truly, Johnny Dollar attracted some of the best writers in Hollywood, including Jack Johnstone, E. Jack Neuman (using the pen name John Dawson), Robert Ryf, and Les Crutchfield. Bob Bailey also wrote a script while he was playing Johnny Dollar. He used the pen name Robert Bainter (Bainter was his middle name) as the scriptwriter for "The Carmen Kringle Matter", which was aired on Saturday, December 21, 1957 on the West Coast, and on the following day for the rest of the c...
June 4, 2025
THE BEE OR NOT TO BEE MATTER and THE MONTICELLO MYSTERY MATTER JOHNNY DOLLAR
During this time, Yours Truly, Johnny Dollar attracted some of the best writers in Hollywood, including Jack Johnstone, E. Jack Neuman (using the pen name John Dawson), Robert Ryf, and Les Crutchfield. Bob Bailey also wrote a script while he was playing Johnny Dollar. He used the pen name Robert Bainter (Bainter was his middle name) as the scriptwriter for "The Carmen Kringle Matter", which was aired on Saturday, December 21, 1957 on the West Coast, and on the following day for the rest of the c...
June 1, 2025
THE MEDIUM RARE MATTER and THE THREE FOR ONE MATTER YOURS TRULY, JOHNNY DOLLAR
For over twelve years, from 1949 through 1962 (including a one year hiatus in 1954-1955), this series recounted the cases "the man with the action-packed expense account, America’s fabulous freelance insurance investigator, Johnny Dollar". Johnny was an accomplished 'padder' of his expense account. The name of the show derives from the fact that he closed each show by totaling his expense account, and signing it "End of report... Yours Truly, Johnny Dollar". Terry Salomonson in his authoritativ...
May 21, 2025
THE BYRON HOYLE MATTER and THE JACKIE CLEAVER MATTER YOURS TRULY, JOHNNY DOLLAR
YOURS TRULY, JOHNNY DOLLAR For over twelve years, from 1949 through 1962 (including a one year hiatus in 1954-1955), this series recounted the cases "the man with the action-packed expense account, America’s fabulous freelance insurance investigator, Johnny Dollar". Johnny was an accomplished 'padder' of his expense account. The name of the show derives from the fact that he closed each show by totaling his expense account, and signing it "End of report... Yours Truly, Johnny Dollar". Terry Sa...
May 18, 2025
THE CELIA WOODSTOCK MATTER and THE STANLEY SPRINGS MATTER YOURS TRULY, JOHNNY DOLLAR
YOURS TRULY, JOHNNY DOLLAR For over twelve years, from 1949 through 1962 (including a one year hiatus in 1954-1955), this series recounted the cases "the man with the action-packed expense account, America’s fabulous freelance insurance investigator, Johnny Dollar". Johnny was an accomplished 'padder' of his expense account. The name of the show derives from the fact that he closed each show by totaling his expense account, and signing it "End of report... Yours Truly, Johnny Dollar". Terry Sa...
April 27, 2025
THE ABEL TACKITT MATTER and THE HERBERT TRANDEM MATTER YOURS TRULY JOHNNY DOLLAR
The world's best insurance detective solves two cases today
April 9, 2025
THE WELL OF TROUBLE MATTER and THE FIDDLE FADDLE METTER YOURS TRULY, JOHNNY DOLLAR
Johnny Dollar, America's favorite insurance investigator , is back this week at 1001 Radio days and 1001 Radio Crime Solvers! These are the 1961 and 1962 episodes. Enjoy!
April 6, 2025
THE LOW TIDE MATTER and THE IMPERFECT CRIME MATTER YOURS TRULY, JOHNNY DOLLAR
We found a whole cache on 1961-1962 Johnny Dollat\r episodes- enjoy!
Nov. 17, 2024
THE SUPER SALESMAN MATTER and THE BAD ONE MATTER YOURS TRULY, JOHNNY DOLLAR
Two great episodes of Yours Truly, Johnny Dollar starring Bob Bailey
Nov. 13, 2024
THE SCOPE OF DEATH MATTER and THE RECOMPENSE MATTER YOURS TRULY, JOHNNY DOLLAR
Bob Baily is BACK with two-fisted action against evil insurance fraudsters!
Nov. 10, 2024
THE UNWORTHY KIN MATTER and THE WHAT GOES MATTER YOURS TRULY, JOHNNY DOLLAR
Bob Bailey returns with two white knuckle episodes of Yours Truly Johnny Dollar!
Sept. 25, 2024
THE KILLER KIN MATTER and THE TOO MUCH MONEY MATTER
Bob Bailey stars as America's favorite insurance detective in two episodes of the hit show 'Yours Truly, Johnny Dollar.
Sept. 22, 2024
THE TWISTED TWIN MATTER and THE DEADLY DEBT MATTER YOURS TRULY, JOHNNY DOLLAR
Two great episodes from your favorite insurance investigator Johnny Dollar. For more Johnny Dopllar and Dragnet check out 1001 Radio Days podcast!
Aug. 11, 2024
THE MERRIL KENT MATTER and THE YOUNGSTOWN CREDIT GROUP MATTER YOURS TRULY, JOHNNY DOLLAR
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Aug. 7, 2024
THE TOLLHOUSE THEFT MATTER and THE HANNIBAL MURPHY MATTER YOURS TRULY, JOHNNY DOLLAR
Two great episodes of Yours Truly, Johnny Dollar- America's greatest insurance investigator. Make sure to book your next flight with Johnny Dollar Airlines and fly from Hartford MA to LA for $95! Check out our new website at...
May 22, 2024
THE SATURDAY NIGHT MATTER and THE FALSE ALARM MATTER YOURS TRULY, JOHNNY DOLLAR
Bob Bailey stars as Johnny Dollar, the insurance investigator who never met a job he couldn't do, provided he could freewheel with his expense account. 'Yours Truly, Johnny Dollar' was one of the best on radio for 13 years.
May 19, 2024
THE MOONSHINE MATTER and THE DEEP DOWN MATTER YOURS TRULY, JOHNNY DOLLAR
From 1949 to 1962 'Yours Truly,Johnny Dollar' was one of the top radio shows in the US. Dollar was an independent inurance investigator who wasn't afriad of getting into tight spots. His adventures took him to every locale in the US and sometimes to...
May 15, 2024
THE NUCLEAR GOOF and THE MERRY GO ROUND YOURS TRULY, JOHNNY DOLLAR
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