Episodes

MARLOWE TRIPLE PLAY   THE PARROT'S BED, THE QUIET MAGPIE & THE DARK TUNNEL
Sept. 25, 2025

MARLOWE TRIPLE PLAY THE PARROT'S BED, THE QUIET MAGPIE & THE DARK TUNNEL

Elements of mystery have always been represented in literature, but the detective story didn't arrive on the scene until the mid 1800's. Edgar Allan Poe's The Murders in the Rue Morgue, published in 1841, was the first. The Murder's main character, C. Auguste Dupin, was a brilliant detective who relied on superior deductive powers to solve the crime. He and his unnamed narrator companion solved this and two other mysteries. Later in the 19th century Sir Arthur Conan Doyle expanded on Poe's new c...
THE LAST WISH and THE GLASS DONKEY   ADVENTURES OF PHILIP MARLOWE
Sept. 24, 2025

THE LAST WISH and THE GLASS DONKEY ADVENTURES OF PHILIP MARLOWE

Elements of mystery have always been represented in literature, but the detective story didn't arrive on the scene until the mid 1800's. Edgar Allan Poe's The Murders in the Rue Morgue, published in 1841, was the first. The Murder's main character, C. Auguste Dupin, was a brilliant detective who relied on superior deductive powers to solve the crime. He and his unnamed narrator companion solved this and two other mysteries. Later in the 19th century Sir Arthur Conan Doyle expanded on Poe's new c...
THE GIRL FROM PITCHFORK CORNERS and THE IRON COFFIN   ADVENTURES OF PHILIP MARLOWE
Sept. 21, 2025

THE GIRL FROM PITCHFORK CORNERS and THE IRON COFFIN ADVENTURES OF PHILIP MARLOWE

Elements of mystery have always been represented in literature, but the detective story didn't arrive on the scene until the mid 1800's. Edgar Allan Poe's The Murders in the Rue Morgue, published in 1841, was the first. The Murder's main character, C. Auguste Dupin, was a brilliant detective who relied on superior deductive powers to solve the crime. He and his unnamed narrator companion solved this and two other mysteries. Later in the 19th century Sir Arthur Conan Doyle expanded on Poe's new c...
THE BIG BOP and THE BIG LIFT    DRAGNET
Sept. 19, 2025

THE BIG BOP and THE BIG LIFT DRAGNET

Dragnet was a police drama series that followed the realistic cases of Los Angeles Police Detective Sergeant Joe Friday, portrayed by Jack Webb, as he investigated crimes based on actual police files, with the names changed to protect the innocent; the show was known for its semi-documentary style and focus on detailed police procedures, often featuring everyday crimes like theft, fraud, and even sex crimes, presented with a very matter-of-fact tone.
THE BIG REVOLT and THE BIG HAM    DRAGNET
Sept. 17, 2025

THE BIG REVOLT and THE BIG HAM DRAGNET

Dragnet was a police drama series that followed the realistic cases of Los Angeles Police Detective Sergeant Joe Friday, portrayed by Jack Webb, as he investigated crimes based on actual police files, with the names changed to protect the innocent; the show was known for its semi-documentary style and focus on detailed police procedures, often featuring everyday crimes like theft, fraud, and even sex crimes, presented with a very matter-of-fact tone.
THE BIG WILL and THE BIG LILY    DRAGNET
Sept. 14, 2025

THE BIG WILL and THE BIG LILY DRAGNET

Dragnet was a police drama series that followed the realistic cases of Los Angeles Police Detective Sergeant Joe Friday, portrayed by Jack Webb, as he investigated crimes based on actual police files, with the names changed to protect the innocent; the show was known for its semi-documentary style and focus on detailed police procedures, often featuring everyday crimes like theft, fraud, and even sex crimes, presented with a very matter-of-fact tone.
DRAGNET TRIPLE PLAY THE BIG CARNEY, THE BIG JOKE, and THE BIG FAKE MOVE
Sept. 12, 2025

DRAGNET TRIPLE PLAY THE BIG CARNEY, THE BIG JOKE, and THE BIG FAKE MOVE

Dragnet was a police drama series that followed the realistic cases of Los Angeles Police Detective Sergeant Joe Friday, portrayed by Jack Webb, as he investigated crimes based on actual police files, with the names changed to protect the innocent; the show was known for its semi-documentary style and focus on detailed police procedures, often featuring everyday crimes like theft, fraud, and even sex crimes, presented with a very matter-of-fact tone. Central character: Sergeant Joe Friday, a ded...
BIG GUN PT 1 and BIG GUN PT 2
Sept. 10, 2025

BIG GUN PT 1 and BIG GUN PT 2

Dragnet was a police drama series that followed the realistic cases of Los Angeles Police Detective Sergeant Joe Friday, portrayed by Jack Webb, as he investigated crimes based on actual police files, with the names changed to protect the innocent; the show was known for its semi-documentary style and focus on detailed police procedures, often featuring everyday crimes like theft, fraud, and even sex crimes, presented with a very matter-of-fact tone. Central character: Sergeant Joe Friday, a ded...
THE BIG RIP and THE BIG SCRAPBOOK     DRAGNET
Sept. 7, 2025

THE BIG RIP and THE BIG SCRAPBOOK DRAGNET

Dragnet was a police drama series that followed the realistic cases of Los Angeles Police Detective Sergeant Joe Friday, portrayed by Jack Webb, as he investigated crimes based on actual police files, with the names changed to protect the innocent; the show was known for its semi-documentary style and focus on detailed police procedures, often featuring everyday crimes like theft, fraud, and even sex crimes, presented with a very matter-of-fact tone. Central character: Sergeant Joe Friday, a ded...
THE ISABEL JAMES MATTER and THE NELSON MATTER   YOURS TRULY JOHNNY DOLLAR
Sept. 5, 2025

THE ISABEL JAMES MATTER and THE NELSON 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 authoritative...
THE SHAYNE BOMBING MATTER and THE JAMES FORBES MATTER
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, 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 authoritative...
THE JONATHAN BELLOWS MATTER and THE JONES MATTER   YOURS TRULY, JOHNNY DOLLAR
Aug. 29, 2025

THE JONATHAN BELLOWS MATTER and THE JONES 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 authoritative...
THE OKLAHOMA RED MATTER and THE EMIL CARTER MATTER
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, 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 authoritative...
THE ENOCH ARDEN MATTER and THE MADISON MATTER   YOURS TRULY, JOHNNY DOLLAR
Aug. 24, 2025

THE ENOCH ARDEN MATTER and THE MADISON 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 authoritative...
THE EMILY BRADDOCK MATTER and THE BRISBANE FRAUD MATTER
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, 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 authoritative...
THE BLACKMAIL MATTER and THE ROCHESTER THEFT MATTER   YOURS TRULY, JOHNNY DOLLAR
Aug. 20, 2025

THE BLACKMAIL MATTER and THE ROCHESTER THEFT 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 authoritative...
THE DAMERON MATTER  and THE SAN ANTONIO MATTER     YOURS TRULY, JOHNNY DOLLAR
Aug. 17, 2025

THE DAMERON MATTER and THE SAN ANTONIO 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 authoritative...
THE LESTER JAMES MATTER    YOURS TRULY, JOHNNY DOLLAR
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, 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 authoritative...
THE KING'S NECKLACE and THE SYNDICATE   YOURS TRULY, JOHNNY DOLLAR
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, 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 authoritative...
Anne Shirley didn't have radio, tv, movies, rock music, or internet at college- yet..she did great!  How?
Aug. 10, 2025

Anne Shirley didn't have radio, tv, movies, rock music, or internet at college- yet..she did great! How?

Find out today by following us at 1001 Stories From The Gilded Age (link below) as Anne Shirley leaves her childhood home on Prince Edward Island to attend her freshman year in college in 'Anne of The Island" Link to show and Chapter 1 of Anne of the Island- which I'm inviting you to listen in,,,, https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/1001-stories-from-the-gilded-age/id1485751552
THE UNDERWOOD MATTER and THE JEANNE MAXWELL MATTER   YOURS TRULY, JOHNNY DOLLAR
Aug. 10, 2025

THE UNDERWOOD MATTER and THE JEANNE MAXWELL 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 authoritative...
THE CHICAGO FRAUD and THE LATOURETTE MATTER   YOURS TRULY, JOHNNY DOLLAR
Aug. 8, 2025

THE CHICAGO FRAUD and THE LATOURETTE 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 authoritative...
THE MARIGOLD MATTER and THE KAY BALLARD MATTER   YOURS TRULY, JOHNNY DOLLAR
Aug. 6, 2025

THE MARIGOLD MATTER and THE KAY BALLARD 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 authoritative...
THE THELMA IBSEN MATTER and THE STARLET MATTER   YOURS TRULY JOHNNY DOLLAR
Aug. 3, 2025

THE THELMA IBSEN MATTER and THE STARLET 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 authoritative...