1001 RADIO DAYS

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.
Dec. 12, 2025

THE DUKE RED MATTER YOURS TRULY JOHNNY DOLLAR

Johnny goes to California to investigate a $65,000 claim on a racehorse who was injured and had to be destroyed. 5 PARTS Original Radio Broadcast Dates: January 23 and 24, 1956 Originated from Hollywood Stars: Bob Bailey a...

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Dec. 10, 2025

THE CRONIN MATTER (5 PARTS) W BOB BAILEY YOURS TRULY, JOHNNY DOLLAR

Joe Parker of Surety Mutual calls Johnny to ask him to attend a party to be given by Dolly McLean. Dolly, Johnny knows, was known during the roaring twenties as the Champagne Dream Girl and the Dancing Darling. When Dolly mar...

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Dec. 7, 2025

THE LORKO DIAMONDS MATTER (5 PART BOB BAILEY EPISODE) YOURS TRULY, …

One of the best Johnny Dollar episodes, in 5 parts, Johnny Dollar investigates the theft of 100,000 in diamonds from Algiers and winds up in the middle of a deadly intrigue. Join us , won't you? at www.bestof1001stories.com 1...

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Nov. 21, 2025

THE LOST BY A HAIR MATTER and THE NIGHT IN PARIS MATTER YOURS TRULY…

The format best remembered was instituted by writer-director Jack Johnstone. Each case usually started with a phone call from an insurance adjuster, calling on Johnny to investigate an unusual claim: a suspicious death, an at...

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Nov. 19, 2025

THE WILL AND A WAY MATTER and THE BOLT OUT OF THE BLUE MATTER YOURS…

The format best remembered was instituted by writer-director Jack Johnstone. Each case usually started with a phone call from an insurance adjuster, calling on Johnny to investigate an unusual claim: a suspicious death, an at...

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Nov. 16, 2025

THE ONLY ONE BUTT MATTER and THE FRANTIC FISHERMAN MATTER YOURS TRUL…

The format best remembered was instituted by writer-director Jack Johnstone. Each case usually started with a phone call from an insurance adjuster, calling on Johnny to investigate an unusual claim: a suspicious death, an at...

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Nov. 7, 2025

THE FRISCO FIRE MATTER and THE FAIR WEATHER FRIEND MATTER YOURS TRU…

Yours Truly, Johnny Dollar is a radio drama that aired on CBS Radio from February 18, 1949 to September 30, 1962.[1][2] The first several seasons imagined protagonist Johnny Dollar as a private investigator drama, with Charle...

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Nov. 5, 2025

THE SHANKAR DIAMOND MATTER and THE JIMMY CARTER MATTER YOURS TRULY, …

Yours Truly, Johnny Dollar is a radio drama that aired on CBS Radio from February 18, 1949 to September 30, 1962.[1][2] The first several seasons imagined protagonist Johnny Dollar as a private investigator drama, with Charle...

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Oct. 15, 2025

THE TERRIFIED TAUN MATTER and THE BERLIN MATTER YOURS TRULY, JOHNNY…

The guest stars and supporting casts were always first rate, attracting the best radio actors in both Los Angeles and New York. Pat McCracken was played by several actors – most frequently, by Larry Dobkin. Particularly notew...

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Oct. 12, 2025

THE CLASSIFIED KILLER MATTER and THE ROAD TEST MATTER YOURS TRULY, …

The guest stars and supporting casts were always first rate, attracting the best radio actors in both Los Angeles and New York. Pat McCracken was played by several actors – most frequently, by Larry Dobkin. Particularly notew...

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Oct. 9, 2025

THE ALFRED CHAMBERS MATTER and THE PHILIP MOREY MATTER YOURS TRULY,…

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, J...

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Oct. 8, 2025

THE WILLIAM POST MATTER and THE ANITA BUDDHA MATTER YOURS TRULY, JO…

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, J...

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Oct. 5, 2025

THE STANLEY PRICE MATTER and THE LESTER MATSON MATTER

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, J...

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Sept. 5, 2025

THE ISABEL JAMES MATTER and THE NELSON MATTER YOURS TRULY JOHNNY DO…

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, J...

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Aug. 31, 2025

THE SHAYNE BOMBING MATTER and THE JAMES FORBES MATTER

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, J...

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Aug. 29, 2025

THE JONATHAN BELLOWS MATTER and THE JONES MATTER YOURS TRULY, JOHNN…

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, J...

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Aug. 27, 2025

THE OKLAHOMA RED MATTER and THE EMIL CARTER MATTER

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, J...

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Aug. 24, 2025

THE ENOCH ARDEN MATTER and THE MADISON MATTER YOURS TRULY, JOHNNY D…

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, J...

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Aug. 22, 2025

THE EMILY BRADDOCK MATTER and THE BRISBANE FRAUD MATTER

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, J...

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Aug. 20, 2025

THE BLACKMAIL MATTER and THE ROCHESTER THEFT MATTER YOURS TRULY, JO…

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, J...

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Aug. 17, 2025

THE DAMERON MATTER and THE SAN ANTONIO MATTER YOURS TRULY, JOHNN…

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, J...

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Aug. 15, 2025

THE LESTER JAMES 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, J...

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Aug. 13, 2025

THE KING'S NECKLACE and THE SYNDICATE 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, J...

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Aug. 10, 2025

THE UNDERWOOD MATTER and THE JEANNE MAXWELL MATTER YOURS TRULY, JOH…

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, J...

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