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

Today's Mystery: Johnny Dollar's investigation into the Buffalo Emporium robbery takes an unexpected turn when he discovers that the missing $421,216 may be aboard a yacht belonging to wealthy businessman McNair off the Canadian shore of Lake Erie. But a violent storm has left him stranded in Buffalo, and the criminals may disappear as soon as the weather clears. With time running out, Johnny comes up with an unconventional plan to reach the yacht. Getting aboard, however, may prove considerably more dangerous than getting there.

Original Radio Broadcast Date: October 11, 1959

Originating from Hollywood

Cast:
Bob Bailey as Johnny Dollar

Virginia Gregg as Pat McCracken

Howard McNear as Mr. McNair

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Today's Mystery: A Buffalo department store loses more than $421,000 in a daring vault robbery, and the police have few leads. Johnny Dollar arrives to investigate, but the evidence raises troubling questions about a trusted employee, suspicious recommendations, and a getaway that may be closer than anyone realizes. When an attempt is made to stop Johnny from digging deeper, he must act quickly to track down the thieves and recover the missing fortune.

Original Radio Broadcast Date: October 4, 1959

Originating from Hollywood

Cast:
Bob Bailey as Johnny Dollar
Lawrence Dobkin
Bartlett Robinson
James McCallion
Dick Crenna
Junius Matthews
Gil Stratton
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Today's Mystery: Insurance investigator Johnny Dollar is called to investigate the disappearance of Howard L. Edwards, a man presumed dead after his car plunged into the Hudson River. With $100,000 in insurance benefits at stake, the evidence points to a carefully planned disappearance. But when Johnny uncovers suspicious details and a trail of missing papers, he begins to suspect that something far more sinister has happened.

Original Radio Broadcast Date: September 20, 1959

Originating from Hollywood

Cast:
Bob Bailey as Johnny Dollar

Virginia Gregg

Larry Dobkin

Ralph Moody

Gil Stratton

Herb Weigand

Vic Perrin

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Today's Mystery: When wealthy businessman Elmer Loomis vanishes without a trace, insurance investigator Johnny Dollar is sent to New Jersey to find out what happened. With no clear leads and a wife who seems anything but heartbroken, Johnny begins to suspect that Elmer’s disappearance may be more than it appears. But a strange name, a missing yacht, and a few unexpected encounters may hold the key to the case.

Original Radio Broadcast Date: September 13, 1959

Originating from Hollywood

Cast:
Bob Bailey as Johnny Dollar
Virginia Gregg as Lena Loomis
Sergeant Louis Tommaso
Elmer Loomis
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Today's Mystery: Johnny Dollar is looking forward to making amends with Betty Lewis when an unusual pattern catches his attention: a hot rod races past her home every morning, its engine backfiring at precisely the same spot. When Johnny discovers the car has a phony license plate, he suspects the noise is more than a nuisance. His investigation leads him to a dangerous scheme targeting a former attorney, but can Johnny uncover the plan before the next backfire turns deadly?

Original Radio Broadcast Date:September 6, 1959

Originating from Hollywood

Cast:
Bob Bailey as Johnny Dollar
Virginia Gregg
Forrest Lewis
Barney Phillips
Tom Holland
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