1001 RADIO DAYS
1001 Radio Days is a podcast that revisits the golden age of radio, offering a wide range of classic entertainment such as drama, detective stories, suspense, comedy, science fiction, and theater. Hosted by Jon Hagadorn, it presents carefully selected vintage broadcasts from the era when radio was a dominant form of home entertainment. The show is part of the 1001 Stories Podcast Network and aims to preserve and share these historic programs with modern listeners.
Episodes
THE BIG RED SCHOOLHOUSE MATTER and THE DEAD FIRST HELPERS YOURS TRULY, JOHNNY DOLLAR
⭐ 1001 RADIO DAYS Yours Truly, Johnny Dollar SHOW NOTES — "The Story of the Big Red Schoolhouse Matter" & "The Dead First Helpers Matter" This week at 1001 Radio Days, we bring you two powerful back‑to‑back investigations from the early Edmond O'Brien era of Yours Truly, Johnny Dollar — stories that showcase the grit, danger, and moral complexity that made the 1950 run one of the most compelling i
THE BLOOD RIVER MATTER and THE HARTFORD ALLIANCE MATTER YOURS TRULY, JOHNNY DOLLAR
⭐ 1001 RADIO DAYS Yours Truly, Johnny Dollar — Episode Show Notes 🎙️ THE BLOOD RIVER MATTER Original Air Date: July 9–13, 1956 Starring: Bob Bailey as Johnny Dollar Series: CBS Radio — The Five‑Part Serial Era ⭐ Episode Summary Johnny Dollar heads deep into the Louisiana bayou country to investigate the suspicious death of a man whose life insurance policy has suddenly become very valuable — a
THE YANKEE PRIDE MATTER and THE VIRGINIA BEACH MATTER YOURS TRULY, JOHNNY DOLLAR
⭐ 1001 RADIO DAYS Yours Truly, Johnny Dollar — Episode Show Notes 🎙️ THE YANKEE PRIDE MATTER Original Air Date: December 2, 1956 Starring: Bob Bailey as Johnny Dollar Series: CBS Radio — The Five‑Part Serial Era ⭐ Episode Summary The Yankee Pride, a cargo ship insured for a massive sum, goes down under suspicious circumstances — and Johnny Dollar is sent to investigate whether it was an accident
THE QUEEN ANNE PISTOLS MATTER and THE ADAM KEGG MATTER YOURS TRULY, JOHNNY DOLLAR
1001 RADIO DAYS Yours Truly, Johnny Dollar — Episode Show Notes 🎙️ THE QUEEN ANNE PISTOLS MATTER Original Air Date: November 4, 1950 Starring: Edmond O'Brien as Johnny Dollar Series: CBS Radio — The Action‑Packed Expense Account Episode Summary A pair of rare Queen Anne dueling pistols, insured for a hefty sum, suddenly become the center of a suspicious refusal by the intended recipients. Johnny
THE MAN WHO WORKED HIMSELF TO DEATH MATTER and THE VILLAGE SCENE MATTER YOURS TRULY, JOHNNY DOLLAR
1001 RADIO DAYS Show Notes – "The Man Who Worked Himself to Death Matter" & "The Village Scene Matter (The Missing Masterpiece)" Yours Truly, Johnny Dollar – Edmund O'Brien Era THE MAN WHO WORKED HIMSELF TO DEATH MATTER A Relentless Worker, a Sudden Collapse, and a Ledger Full of Trouble Johnny Dollar is assigned to investigate the death of a man whose reputation for tireless work bordered on ob
THE GRAVEDIGGER'S SPADE MATTER and THE ARCHEOLOGIST MATTER YOURS TRULY, JOHNNY DOLLAR
1001 RADIO DAYS Show Notes – "The Gravedigger's Spade Matter" & "The Archeologist Matter" Yours Truly, Johnny Dollar (Double Feature) THE GRAVEDIGGER'S SPADE MATTER A Missing Tool, a Disturbed Grave, and a Secret Someone Tried to Bury Forever Johnny Dollar is called in when a routine cemetery inventory reveals something deeply unsettling: a gravedigger's spade has gone missing, and one of the gr
DEATH TAKES A WORKING DAY and THE SS MALAY TRADER MATTER YOURS TRULY, JOHNNY DOLLAR
1001 RADIO DAYS Show Notes – "Death Takes a Working Day" & "The SS Malay Trader Matter" Yours Truly, Johnny Dollar (Double Feature) DEATH TAKES A WORKING DAY In this tense and tightly wound Johnny Dollar mystery, the "man with the action‑packed expense account" is called in when a seemingly ordinary workday turns deadly. A man collapses under suspicious circumstances, and what first appears to b
THE HAITI ADVENTURE MATTER and THE DPT. STORE SWINDLE YOURS TRULY, JOHNNY DOLLAR
Each story started with a phone call from an insurance executive, calling on Johnny to investigate an unusual claim. Each story required Johnny to travel to some distant locale, usually within the United States but sometimes abroad, where he was almost always threatened with personal danger in the course of his investigations. Johnny's file on each case was usually referenced as a "matter," as in
THE MELANIE CARTER MATTER and THE SKULL CANYON MINE MATTER
Most episodes nstarted with a phone call from an insurance executive, calling on Johnny to investigate an unusual claim. Each story required Johnny to travel to some distant locale, usually within the United States but sometimes abroad, where he was almost always threatened with personal danger in the course of his investigations. Johnny's file on each case was usually referenced as a "matter," as
BODYGUARD TO ANNE CONNELLY and THE CIRCUS ANIMAL SHOW MATTER YOURS TRUULY, JOHNNY DOLLAR
Most episodes nstarted with a phone call from an insurance executive, calling on Johnny to investigate an unusual claim. Each story required Johnny to travel to some distant locale, usually within the United States but sometimes abroad, where he was almost always threatened with personal danger in the course of his investigations. Johnny's file on each case was usually referenced as a "matter," as
THE HAROLD TRANDOM MATTER and THE SYDNEY RYKOFF MATTER YOURS TRULY JOHNNY DOLLAR
🎙️ 1001 RADIO DAYS ⭐ Yours Truly, Johnny Dollar Starring Bob Bailey — the man with the action‑packed expense account ⭐ THE HAROLD TANDOM MATTER 📅 Broadcast Dates: Part 1: Monday, July 9, 1956 Part 2: Tuesday, July 10, 1956 Part 3: Wednesday, July 11, 1956 Part 4: Thursday, July 12, 1956 Part 5: Friday, July 13, 1956 ✍️ Writer: Les Crutchfield 🎭 Cast: Bob Bailey – Johnny Dollar Virginia Gregg
THE PEARL CARRASA CASE and THE ABLE TACKITT MATTER YOURS TRULY, JOHNNY DOLLAR
🎙️ 1001 RADIO DAYS ⭐ Yours Truly, Johnny Dollar Starring Bob Bailey — the man with the action‑packed expense account ⭐ THE PEARL CARRASA CASE 📅 Broadcast Dates: Part 1: Monday, June 25, 1956 Part 2: Tuesday, June 26, 1956 Part 3: Wednesday, June 27, 1956 Part 4: Thursday, June 28, 1956 Part 5: Friday, June 29, 1956 ✍️ Writer: Les Crutchfield 🎭 Cast: Bob Bailey – Johnny Dollar Virginia Gregg
THE WALTER PATTERSON MATTER and THE BALTIMORE MATTER YOURS TRULY. JOHNNY DOLLAR
🎙️ 1001 RADIO DAYS ⭐ Yours Truly, Johnny Dollar Starring Bob Bailey — the man with the action‑packed expense account ⭐ THE WALTER PATTERSON MATTER 📅 Broadcast Dates: Part 1: Monday, May 7, 1956 Part 2: Tuesday, May 8, 1956 Part 3: Wednesday, May 9, 1956 Part 4: Thursday, May 10, 1956 Part 5: Friday, May 11, 1956 ✍️ Writer: Les Crutchfield 🎭 Cast: Bob Bailey – Johnny Dollar Virginia Gregg – K
THE BARABARA JAMES MATTER and THE BELO HORIZONTE RR MATTER YOURS TRULY, JOHNNY DOLLAR
🎙️ 1001 RADIO DAYS SHOW NOTES — Yours Truly, Johnny Dollar Starring Bob Bailey as the man with the action‑packed expense account These two stories come from the golden five‑part serial era (1955–1956), when writer Les Crutchfield, producer Jack Johnstone, and star Bob Bailey elevated Johnny Dollar into radio's finest detective drama. Below are complete notes for THE BARBARA JAMES MATTER and THE BE
THE ARROWCRAFT MATTER and THE LONDON MATTER YOURS TRULY, JOHNNY DOLLAR
⭐ THE ARROWCRAFT MATTER Broadcast Dates: Part 1: Monday, November 7, 1955 Part 2: Tuesday, November 8, 1955 Part 3: Wednesday, November 9, 1955 Part 4: Thursday, November 10, 1955 Part 5: Friday, November 11, 1955 Writer: Les Crutchfield Producer/Director: Jack Johnstone Music: Amerigo Marino Cast: Bob Bailey – Johnny Dollar Virginia Gregg – Mrs. Arrowcraft Harry Bartell – Tom Arrowcraft P
THE JAMES CLAYTON MATTER and THE ELLIOT CHAMPION MATTER YOURS TRULY, JOHNNY DOLLAR
🎙️ 1001 RADIO DAYS SHOW NOTES — Yours Truly, Johnny Dollar Starring Bob Bailey as the man with the action‑packed expense account These two episodes come from the five‑part "serial era" of Johnny Dollar — the golden period (1955–1956) when writer Les Crutchfield, producer Jack Johnstone, and star Bob Bailey transformed the show into one of radio's finest detective dramas. Each story unfolds over
THE FISHING BOAT AFFAIR and THE RACEHORSE PILEDRIVER MATTER
1001 RADIO DAYS Yours Truly, Johnny Dollar THE FISHING BOAT AFFAIR MATTER Original Air Date: March 28, 1956 Writer: Les Crutchfield Cast: Bob Bailey – Johnny Dollar Howard McNear – Supporting role Jack Kruschen – Supporting role Virginia Gregg – Supporting role Lawrence Dobkin – Supporting role ⭐ EPISODE SUMMARY (Spoiler‑Safe) Johnny Dollar heads to the California coast to investigat
THE NIGHT IN PARIS MATTER and THE EMBARKADEROS MATTER YOURS TRULY, JOHNNY DOLLAR
1001 RADIO DAYS Yours Truly, Johnny Dollar THE NIGHT IN PARIS MATTER Original Air Date: April 4, 1956 Writer: Les Crutchfield Cast: Bob Bailey – Johnny Dollar Virginia Gregg – Supporting role Lawrence Dobkin – Supporting role Howard McNear – Supporting role Jack Kruschen – Supporting role ⭐ EPISODE SUMMARY (Spoiler‑Safe) Johnny Dollar heads to Paris to investigate a claim involving a
THE CURSE OF THE KAMASHEK MATTER YOURS TRULY JOHNNY DOLLAR
1001 RADIO DAYS Yours Truly, Johnny Dollar THE CURSE OF THE KAMASHEK MATTER Starring: Bob Bailey as the man with the action‑packed expense account ⭐ EPISODE SUMMARY (Spoiler‑Safe) Johnny Dollar is dispatched to investigate a bizarre claim involving an ancient artifact known as the Kamashek Idol — a relic whispered to carry a deadly curse. When its latest owner dies under mysterious circumstances
JOHNNY DOLLAR TRIPLE PLAY! THE SELKOFF SEQUEL MATTER, THE DENVER DISPERSAL MATTER and THE KILLERS LIST MATTER JOHHNY DOLLAR
⭐ 1001 RADIO DAYS Yours Truly, Johnny Dollar THE SELLKOF SEQUEL MATTER Broadcast: October 1956 Star: Bob Bailey Format: 5‑Part Serial ⭐ Episode Summary (Spoiler‑Safe) Johnny Dollar is sent to New York to investigate the suspicious death of Otto Sellkof, a wealthy importer whose life insurance claim has raised more questions than answers. Sellkof's business dealings were tangled, his associates w
TRIPLE PLAY: THE SELKOFF SEQUEL MATTER , THE DENVER DISPERSAL MATTER, and THE KILLER'S LIST MATTER YOURS TRULY, JOHNNY DOLLAR
⭐ 1001 RADIO DAYS Yours Truly, Johnny Dollar THE SELLKOF SEQUEL MATTER Broadcast: October 1956 Star: Bob Bailey Format: 5‑Part Serial ⭐ Episode Summary (Spoiler‑Safe) Johnny Dollar is sent to New York to investigate the suspicious death of Otto Sellkof, a wealthy importer whose life insurance claim has raised more questions than answers. Sellkof's business dealings were tangled, his associates w
THE NICK SHURN MATTER YOURS TRULY, JOHNNY DOLLAR
THE NICK SHURN MATTER Broadcast: December 1955 Star: Bob Bailey Format: 5‑part serial (this summary reflects the full arc) ⭐ Episode Summary (Spoiler‑Safe) A brutal Michigan blizzard sets the stage for one of Johnny Dollar's most atmospheric and physically demanding investigations. When a woman named Kathy O'Dare and her young daughter Jill disappear from their home in Bramberry, Michigan, the lo
THE FATAL FILET MATTER and THE CASQUE OF DEATH MATTER YOURS TRULY JOHNNY DOLLAR
⭐ THE FATAL FILET MATTER Broadcast: April 22, 1956 Star: Bob Bailey Network: CBS Verified Plot Summary Johnny Dollar is sent to New York to investigate the death of Chef André LeBlanc, a celebrated French chef whose life was insured for a substantial amount. LeBlanc collapsed in his restaurant kitchen after preparing a special filet dish — the "fatal filet" — for a wealthy patron. The insurance co
THE BIG H MATTER and THE WAYWARD HEIRESS MATTER YOURS TRULY JOHNNY DOLLAR
1001 RADIO DAYS Yours Truly, Johnny Dollar THE BIG H MATTER THE WAYWARD HEIRESS MATTER ANNOUNCEMENT: 1001 TRUE CRIME FROM ANOTHER TIME has returned with brand‑new episodes. We've relaunched the series with The Trunk Murderess of Phoenix (1931) — now streaming — and next week brings The Hall–Mills Church Murder Mystery, one of America's most sensational unsolved crimes. If you enjoy vintage true cr
THE CAUTIOUS CELEBATE MATTER and THE WINSOME WIDOW MATTER JOHNNY DOLLAR
1001 RADIO DAYS Yours Truly, Johnny Dollar THE CAUTIOUS CELEBATE MATTER THE WINSOME WIDOW MATTER ANNOUNCEMENT: 1001 TRUE CRIME FROM ANOTHER TIME is back with brand‑new episodes. We've resumed our original vintage true‑crime series beginning with The Trunk Murderess of Phoenix (1931) — now streaming. Next week brings The Hall–Mills Church Murder Mystery, one of America's most haunting unsolved ca
THE FRISCO FIRE MATTER and THE FAIR WEATHER FRIEND MATTER YOURS TRULY, JOHNNY DOLLAR
1001 RADIO DAYS Yours Truly, Johnny Dollar THE FRISCO FIRE MATTER THE FAIR WEATHER FRIEND MATTER ANNOUNCEMENT: 1001 TRUE CRIME FROM ANOTHER TIME is back with brand‑new episodes! We've resumed our series of original vintage true‑crime stories, beginning with The Trunk Murderess of Phoenix (1931) — now available. Next week: The Hall–Mills Church Murder Mystery. Don't miss these unforgettable cases f
THE LAKE MEAD MYSTERY MATTER and THE JIMMY CARTER MATTER JOHNNY DOLLAR
1001 Radio Days Show Notes – Yours Truly, Johnny Dollar: "The Lake Mead Matter" & "The Jimmy Carter Matter" THE LAKE MEAD MATTER Johnny is called to Lake Mead with hopes of a fishing trip but soon gets caught upmin a murder investigation THE JIMMY CARTER MATTER Johnny gets a call from a young boy in rural Massachusetts...to report a murder! By the time Johnny arrives in town, young Jimmy has d
THE NET OF CIRCUMSTANCE MATTER and THE BALDERSON MATTER JOHNNY DOLLAR
1001 Radio Days Show Notes – Yours Truly, Johnny Dollar: "The Net of Circumstance Matter" & "The Balderson Matter" THE NET OF CIRCUMSTANCE MATTER In this tightly woven Johnny Dollar investigation, the "action‑packed expense account" leads Johnny into a case where every clue seems to tighten the noose around someone who may — or may not — deserve it. An insurance claim that looks routine at first g
THE SHANKAR DIAMOND MATTER and THE BLUE MADONNA MATTER JOHNNY DOLLAR
1001 Radio Days Show Notes – Yours Truly, Johnny Dollar: "The Shankar Diamond Matter" & "The Blue Madonna Matter" THE SHANKAR DIAMOND MATTER In this globe‑trotting Johnny Dollar adventure, the "man with the action‑packed expense account" is called in to investigate the disappearance of a legendary jewel — the Shankar Diamond, a stone so valuable and so steeped in rumor that its name alone can star
THE MERRILL KENT MATTER and THE YOUNGSTOWN CREDIT GROUP MATTER
⭐ YOURS TRULY, JOHNNY DOLLAR THE MERRILL KENT MATTER Show Notes for 1001 Radio Days – Edmund O'Brien Era Broadcast Context: During Edmund O'Brien's tenure (1950–1952), Yours Truly, Johnny Dollar leaned harder into noir sensibilities—tougher dialogue, grittier pacing, and a more hard‑boiled Johnny. The Merrill Kent Matter fits squarely into that mold: a missing man, a worried wife, and an insuran
THE KILLER KIN MATTER and THE TOO MUCH MONEY MATTER YOURS TRULY, JOHNNY DOLLAR
⭐ YOURS TRULY, JOHNNY DOLLAR THE KILLER KIN MATTER Show Notes for 1001 Radio Days – Bob Bailey Era Broadcast Context: During Bob Bailey's run, Yours Truly, Johnny Dollar reached its peak: sharper writing, deeper character work, and mysteries that leaned into human motives rather than mechanical plot twists. The Killer Kin Matter is a prime example — a tense, emotionally charged case built around f
THE TWISTED TWIN MATTER and THE DEADLY DEBT MATTER
⭐ YOURS TRULY, JOHNNY DOLLAR THE TWISTED TWIN MATTER Show Notes for 1001 Radio Days – Bob Bailey Era Broadcast Context: Bob Bailey's run transformed Yours Truly, Johnny Dollar into radio's most sophisticated detective drama. The Twisted Twin Matter is a standout from the later half of his tenure — a tight, psychological mystery built around identity, inheritance, and the dangerous rivalry between
THE HOLLYWOOD MYSTERY MATTER and THE DEADLY DOUBT MATTER YOURS TRULY, JOHNNY DOLLAR
THE HOLLYWOOD MYSTERY MATTER Johnny Dollar receives an unexpected call from Parley Barron, a man with a reputation for being sharp, secretive, and occasionally theatrical. Barron tells Johnny he needs help with a possible embezzlement scheme involving a Hartford furniture company — but before Johnny can ask questions, Barron drops a cryptic hint about "Hollywood" and abruptly hangs up. Johnny
THE FLIGHT SIX MATTER A JOHNNY DOLLAR MYSTERY
1001 Radio Days – Yours Truly, Johnny Dollar Episode: The Flight Six Matter Show Notes In this tense and fast‑moving episode of Yours Truly, Johnny Dollar, America's favorite freelance insurance investigator is dispatched to Mexico City after a shocking disaster: Flight Six, a commercial airliner carrying ten passengers, has been blown out of the sky. The insurance company faces enormous liability
THE GRUESOME SPECTACLE MATTER YOURS TRULY, JOHNNY DOLLAR
1001 Radio Days – Yours Truly, Johnny Dollar Episode: The Gruesome Spectacle Matter Show Notes In this suspenseful case from Yours Truly, Johnny Dollar, America's favorite freelance insurance investigator heads to Bethel, New York to look into the death of a policyholder who was killed in what appears to be a tragic automobile accident. The man carried a $70,000 insurance policy — with double in
THE WAYWARD DIAMONDS MATTER and THE JOHNSON PAYROLL MATTER YOURS TRULY, JOHNNY DOLLAR
1001 Radio Days Yours Truly, Johnny Dollar – Episode Show Notes ⭐ Episode: "The Wayward Diamonds Matter" Series: Yours Truly, Johnny Dollar Starring: Bob Bailey Episode Summary "The Wayward Diamonds Matter" is a classic Johnny Dollar caper—fast, clever, and full of twists. What begins as a routine check on a missing shipment of diamonds quickly becomes a dangerous chase involving smugglers, doub
THE WAYWARD KILLER MATTER and THE LUCKY 4 MATTER
1001 Radio Days Yours Truly, Johnny Dollar – Episode Show Notes ⭐ Episode: "The Wayward Killer Matter" Series: Yours Truly, Johnny Dollar Starring: Bob Bailey Episode Summary "The Wayward Killer Matter" is a tense, character‑driven investigation that begins with a simple insurance inquiry and spirals into a hunt for a troubled young man whose mistakes have turned deadly. Johnny Dollar is calle
THE DELECTABLE DAMSEL MATTER and THE VIRTUOUS MONSTER MATTER YOURS TRULY, JOHNNY DOLLAR
⭐ 1001 Radio Days — Gold Star Show Notes Yours Truly, Johnny Dollar Episodes: "The Delectable Damsel Matter" & "The Virtuous Monster Matter" ⭐ THE DELECTABLE DAMSEL MATTER Overview A case that begins with charm and glamour quickly turns into a dangerous puzzle involving deception, hidden motives, and a woman whose beauty masks a perilous secret. "The Delectable Damsel Matter" is classic Johnny D
THE MIDNIGHT SUN MATTER and THE WAYWARD ROVER MATTER YOURS TRULY, JOHNNY DOLLAR
⭐ THE MIDNIGHT SUN MATTER Overview A case that takes Johnny Dollar far from the familiar streets of the lower 48 and into the stark, icy expanse of Alaska — where the sun barely sets, danger hides in the wilderness, and every clue feels colder than the last. "The Midnight Sun Matter" blends frontier isolation with classic Dollar detective work, creating one of the series' most atmospheric adventur
THE ROLLING STONE MATTER and THE GHOST TO GHOST MATTER YOURS TRULY, JOHNNY DOLLAR
⭐ 1001 Radio Days — Gold Star Show Notes Yours Truly, Johnny Dollar Episodes: "The Rolling Stone Matter" & "The Ghost‑to‑Ghost Matter" ⭐ THE ROLLING STONE MATTER Overview A case that begins with a simple missing‑person inquiry quickly turns into a cross‑country chase involving fraud, false identities, and a man who keeps moving just fast enough to stay ahead of trouble. Johnny Dollar is forced t
THE WAYWARD MONEY MATTER and THE WAYWARD TROUT MATTER YOURS TRULY JOHNNY DOLLAR
⭐ THE WAYWARD MONEY MATTER ⭐ Summary Johnny Dollar is sent to investigate a suspicious claim involving a man who has suddenly vanished along with a large sum of insured money. What looks like a simple case of financial irresponsibility quickly turns into a deeper mystery involving deceit, hidden debts, and a trail of bad decisions. As Johnny follows the money, he uncovers a scheme that puts the mi
THE DIAMOND DILEMMA MATTER and THE WAYWARD MOTH MATTER YOURS TRULY, JOHNNY DOLLAR
⭐ Podcast Show Notes 1001 Radio Days Yours Truly, Johnny Dollar "The Diamond Dilemma Matter" & "The Wayward Moth Matter" ⭐ THE DIAMOND DILEMMA MATTER ⭐ Summary Johnny Dollar is called in when a valuable diamond disappears under suspicious circumstances — and the insurance company fears a high‑stakes swindle. What begins as a simple missing‑jewel case quickly turns into a maze of deceit, double‑c
THE PRICE OF FAME MATTER and THE SICK CHICK MATTER YOURS TRULY JOHNNY DOLLAR
⭐ Podcast Show Notes 1001 Radio Days Yours Truly, Johnny Dollar "The Price of Fame Matter" & "The Sick Chick Matter" ⭐ THE PRICE OF FAME MATTER ⭐ Summary Johnny Dollar steps into the glittering but treacherous world of celebrity when a rising star's life is threatened by a stalker with a dangerous obsession. What begins as a routine protection assignment quickly becomes a race against time as Jo
THE BORON 112 MATTER and THE ELEVEN O'CLOCK MATTER YOURS TRULY JOHNNY DOLLAR
🎙️ SHOW NOTES — 1001 Radio Days Yours Truly, Johnny Dollar Starring Bob Bailey as the man with the action‑packed expense account This week brings two gripping Dollar investigations — one involving a mysterious chemical shipment with deadly implications, and another where a ticking clock and a desperate phone call pull Johnny into a race against time. ⚗️ Episode 1: "The Boron 112 Matter" Johnny
THE LATIN LOVELY MATTER and THE INGENIOUS JEWELER MATTER JOHNNY DOLLAR
🎙️ SHOW NOTES — 1001 Radio Days Yours Truly, Johnny Dollar Starring Bob Bailey as the man with the action‑packed expense account This week brings two sharp, character‑driven Dollar cases — one involving a mysterious woman whose charm hides a dangerous secret, and another centered on a jeweler whose brilliance may extend far beyond the legitimate trade. 💃 Episode 1: "The Latin Lovely Matter" John
THE HAPPY FAMILY MATTER and THE CARMEN KRINGLE MATTER YOURS TRULY JOHNNY DOLLAR
🎙️ SHOW NOTES — 1001 Radio Days Yours Truly, Johnny Dollar Starring Bob Bailey as the man with the action‑packed expense account This week brings two standout Dollar cases — one involving a family whose cheerful façade hides a dangerous secret, and another where a holiday‑season mystery turns into a fast‑moving chase for truth and justice. 🏡 Episode 1: "The Happy Family Matter" Johnny is sent to
THE SHY BENEFICIARY MATTER and THE HOPE TO DIE MATTER
🎙️ SHOW NOTES — 1001 Radio Days Yours Truly, Johnny Dollar Starring Bob Bailey as the man with the action‑packed expense account This week brings two gripping Dollar investigations — one involving a mysterious beneficiary who wants nothing to do with a large inheritance, and another where a dying man's last wish leads Johnny into a deadly tangle of lies, fear, and betrayal. 💼 Episode 1: "The Shy
THE SUNNY DREAM MATTER and THE HAPLESS HUNTER MATTER YOURS TRULY, JOHNNY DOLLAR
🎙️ SHOW NOTES — 1001 Radio Days Yours Truly, Johnny Dollar Starring Bob Bailey as the man with the action‑packed expense account This week brings two standout Dollar cases — one involving a sun‑drenched dream that turns into a nightmare, and another that begins with a hunting trip gone wrong and spirals into a deadly mystery. 🌞 Episode 1: "The Sunny Dream Matter" Johnny is sent to investigate
THE MODEL PICTURE MATTER and THE ALKALI MIKE MATTER YOURS TRULY JOHNNY DOLLAR
🎙️ SHOW NOTES — 1001 Radio Days Yours Truly, Johnny Dollar Starring Bob Bailey as the man with the action-packed expense account This week we bring you two classic Dollar cases — one steeped in the glamorous world of modeling and deception, the other set against the dusty backdrop of the American West. Both showcase Johnny at his best: sharp, relentless, and always one step ahead of trouble. 📸 E
THE MARY GRACE MATTER and THE THREE SISTERS MATTER YOURS TRULY JOHNNY DOLLAR
🎙️ SHOW NOTES — 1001 Radio Days Yours Truly, Johnny Dollar Episodes: "The Mary Grace Matter" & "The Three Sisters Matter" ⭐ "The Mary Grace Matter" — Summary Johnny Dollar is called in to investigate a claim involving a young woman named Mary Grace — a case that begins quietly but quickly reveals layers of tension beneath the surface. What looks like a straightforward inquiry soon turns into a p
THE UGLY PATTERN MATTER and THE BLINKER MATTER YOURS TRULY, JOHNNY DOLLAR
1001 Radio Days Yours Truly, Johnny Dollar – Episode Show Notes ⭐ Episode: "The Ugly Pattern Matter" Series: Yours Truly, Johnny Dollar Starring: Bob Bailey (Golden Age run) Episode Summary "The Ugly Pattern Matter" is a classic Johnny Dollar investigation built around a disturbing trend—an insurance company sees a string of claims that look unrelated on the surface, but together form a pattern
THE DOUBTFUL DAIRY MATTER and THE BUM STEER MATTER YOURS TRULY JOHNNY DOLLAR
🎙️ SHOW NOTES — 1001 Radio Days Yours Truly, Johnny Dollar Episodes: "The Doubtful Dairy Matter" & "The Bum Steer Matter" ⭐ "The Doubtful Dairy Matter" — Summary A quiet rural town becomes the center of a puzzling insurance investigation when a seemingly ordinary dairy operation reports a loss that doesn't quite smell right. Johnny Dollar is sent in to take a closer look, and he quickly discover
THE JPD MATTER and THE IDEAL VACATION MATTER YOURS TRULY JOHNNY DOLLAR
🎙️ SHOW NOTES — 1001 Radio Days Yours Truly, Johnny Dollar Episodes: "The JPD Matter" & "The Ideal Vacation Matter" ⭐ "The JPD Matter" — Summary When a routine insurance inquiry lands on Johnny Dollar's desk, he quickly discovers that the initials "JPD" stand for far more than a simple claim file. What begins as a quiet investigation turns into a tangle of conflicting stories, hidden motives, a
THE POOR LITTLE RICH GIRL MATTER and THE CHARMONA MATTER YOURS TRULY JOHNNY DOLLAR
⭐ SHOW NOTES — 1001 Radio Days Yours Truly, Johnny Dollar "The Poor Little Rich Girl Matter" & "The Charmona Matter" Episode 1 — The Poor Little Rich Girl Matter Johnny Dollar is called in when a young heiress—wealthy, sheltered, and surrounded by people with agendas—finds herself at the center of a troubling situation that may be far more dangerous than it first appears. What begins as a routin
THE MASON-DIXON MURDER MATTER and THE PARLEY BARRON MATTER YOURS TRULY JOHNNY NDOLLAR
SHOW NOTES — 1001 Radio Days Yours Truly, Johnny Dollar at 1001 Radio Days Podcast "The Mason‑Dixon Murder Matter" & "The Parley Barron Murder Matter" Episode 1 — The Mason‑Dixon Murder Matter Johnny Dollar heads south on a case that blends old grudges, family tensions, and a suspicious death that doesn't sit right with the local authorities—or with the insurance company footing the bill. What l
THE SUN TAN OIL MATTER and THE CLEVER CHEMIST MATTER
⭐ SHOW NOTES — 1001 Radio Days Yours Truly, Johnny Dollar "The Suntan Oil Matter" & "The Clever Chemist Matter" Episode 1 — The Suntan Oil Matter A routine insurance inquiry turns slippery fast when Johnny Dollar is sent to look into a claim involving a new suntan oil formula and the people trying to profit from it. What starts as a simple question of product value becomes a tangle of suspicio
THE TEMPLETON MATTER and THE MEEK MEMORIAL MATTER
🎙️ SHOW NOTES — "The Templeton Matter"at 1001 Radio Days Podcast 1001 Radio Days — Yours Truly, Johnny Dollar In "The Templeton Matter," Johnny Dollar is called in to investigate a suspicious claim involving a wealthy businessman whose sudden death raises more questions than answers. What looks like a straightforward insurance case quickly turns into a tangle of conflicting motives, hidden finan
THE WAYWARD WIDOW MATTER and THE SMOKY SLEEPER MATTER YOURS TRULY JOHNNY DOLLAR
🎙️ SHOW NOTES — "The Wayward Widow Matter" 1001 Radio Days — Yours Truly, Johnny Dollar In "The Wayward Widow Matter," Johnny Dollar is sent to look into a claim involving a recently widowed woman whose story doesn't quite add up. What begins as a routine check on a life‑insurance payout quickly turns into a maze of conflicting statements, suspicious behavior, and a trail of clues that point towar
THE FAMILY MONEY MATTER and THE FELICITY FELINE MATTER YOURS TRULY JOHNNY DOLLAR
🎙️ SHOW NOTES — "The Family Money Matter" 1001 Radio Days Podcast — Yours Truly, Johnny Dollar In "The Family Money Matter," Johnny Dollar is called in to investigate a suspicious claim involving a wealthy family whose fortune has become the center of a quiet but dangerous storm. What begins as a routine inquiry quickly turns into a tangle of conflicting motives, hidden resentments, and long‑bur
THE LOSS OF MEMORY MATTER and THE MASON DIXON MISMATCH MATTER YOURS TRULY JOHNNY DOLLAR
🎙️ SHOW NOTES — 1001 Radio Days Yours Truly, Johnny Dollar ⭐ "The Loss of Memory Matter" — Summary In "The Loss of Memory Matter," Johnny Dollar is pulled into a case where the key witness — and possibly the key suspect — can't remember a thing. A man turns up injured, confused, and suffering from amnesia, with only the faintest clues pointing toward a crime that may have already been committed. T
THE MICHAEL MEARY MIRAGE MATTER and THE WAYWARD TRUCK MATTER YOURS TRULY JOHNNY DOLLAR
🎙️ SHOW NOTES — 1001 Radio Days Yours Truly, Johnny Dollar ⭐ "The Michael Meary Mirage Matter" — Summary In "The Michael Meary Mirage Matter," Johnny Dollar is sent to investigate a claim that seems suspicious from the very start — a man reported dead under circumstances that don't quite add up, filed by someone whose story shifts every time Dollar asks a question. What begins as a routine inquiry
THE CLEVER CHEMIST MATTER and THE PEERLESS FIRE MATTER YOURS TRULY, JOHNNY DOLLAR
🎙️ SHOW NOTES — 1001 Radio Days Yours Truly, Johnny Dollar "The Clever Chemist Matter" — Summary In "The Clever Chemist Matter," Johnny Dollar is called in when a seemingly routine insurance claim involving a laboratory accident begins to show signs of something far more deliberate. What looks at first like a tragic mishap soon reveals a trail of suspicious behavior, hidden motives, and a chemist
THE MAD HATTER MATTER and THE KIRBY WILL MATTER
🎙️ SHOW NOTES — "The Mad Hatter Matter" at 1001 Radio Days Podcast A Bizarre Disguise, a Twisted Trail, and a Suspect Who Plays by His Own Rules "The Mad Hatter Matter" throws Johnny Dollar into one of the most eccentric cases of his career. What begins as a routine insurance inquiry quickly spirals into a world of odd behavior, theatrical disguises, and a suspect whose unpredictable actions keep
THE DESAILLES MATTER and THE BLOOMING BLOSSOM MATTER
🎙️ SHOW NOTES — "The Desailles Matter"at 1001 Radio Days Podcast A Wealthy Family, a Sudden Death, and a Fortune in Question "The Desailles Matter" sends Johnny Dollar into the world of old money and new suspicions. When a member of the prominent Desailles family dies under circumstances that don't quite add up, the insurance company calls Johnny to verify whether the payout is legitimate — or w
THE SQUARED CIRCLE MATTER and THE ELLEN DEAR MATTER
🎙️ 1001 Radio Days SHOW NOTES — "The Squared Circle Matter" A Boxer in Trouble — and a Case That Won't Stay in the Ring In "The Squared Circle Matter," Johnny Dollar steps into the world of professional boxing, where the punches thrown inside the ring are nothing compared to the schemes happening outside it. An insurance policy on a promising fighter draws Johnny into a case filled with shady prom
THE BURNING CARR MATTER and THE RASMUSSEN MATTER JOHNNY DOLLAR
🎙️ "The Burning Carr Matter" at 1001 Radio Days Podcast Podcast Show Notes (Atmospheric, Crime‑Driven, Spoiler‑Safe) Johnny Dollar is called in when a luxury automobile — fully insured and recently purchased — goes up in flames under suspicious circumstances. What looks like a simple case of property loss quickly turns into something far more tangled when Dollar discovers that the owner's story
THE ROYAL STREET MATTER YOURS TRULY JOHNNY DOLLAR
🎙️ "The Royal Street Matter" a Yours Truly Johnny Dollar adventure at 1001 Radio Days Podcast Show Notes (Atmospheric, Noir‑Tinted, Spoiler‑Safe) Johnny Dollar heads to New Orleans, where the French Quarter's charm and shadows mix in equal measure. What begins as a routine insurance inquiry quickly turns into a case steeped in old money, fading elegance, and secrets hidden behind shuttered balconi
THE MARKHAM MATTER YOURS TRULY JOHNNY DOLLAR
🎙️ "The Markham Matter" at 1001 Radio Days (A Yours Truly, Johnny Dollar episode) Podcast Show Notes (Atmospheric, Crime‑Driven, Spoiler‑Safe) Johnny Dollar is sent to investigate the suspicious death of a wealthy man whose passing should have been routine — except nothing about the case adds up. What begins as a simple insurance inquiry quickly turns into a tangle of family tension, hidden motive
THE BIG SCOOP MATTER YOURS TRULY JOHNNY DOLLAR
🎙️ SHOW NOTES — Yours Truly, Johnny Dollar at 1001 Radio Days "The Big Scoop Matter" A Reporter's Ambition… and a Story Someone Wants Buried In "The Big Scoop Matter," Johnny Dollar is pulled into a case where journalism, ambition, and danger collide. A young newspaper reporter has been digging into a story he believes will make his career — but instead of a headline, he ends up dead under suspici
THE PRIMROSE MATTER YOURS TRULY JOHNNY DOLLAR
🎙️ SHOW NOTES — Yours Truly, Johnny Dollar at 1001 Radio Days "The Primrose Matter" A Missing Woman, a Tangle of Lies, and a Trail That Refuses to Stay Cold In "The Primrose Matter," Johnny Dollar is assigned to investigate the disappearance of a young woman whose sudden vanishing has left behind more questions than clues. What begins as a routine inquiry into an insurance claim quickly turns into
THE KRANESBURG MATTER YOURS TRULY, JOHNNY DOLLAR
For more classic detective radio join us at 1001 Radio Crime Solvers! 🎙️ SHOW NOTES — Yours Truly, Johnny Dollar at 1001 Radio Days "The Kranesburg Matter" A Town With Secrets… and a Case No One Wants Solved In "The Kranesburg Matter," Johnny Dollar is sent to a small Midwestern town to look into what should be a straightforward insurance claim — the accidental death of a young man whose policy ha
THE INDESTRUCTABLE MIKE MATTER YOURS TRULY JOHNNY DOLLAR
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THE CONFIDENTIAL MATTER YOURS TRULY JOHNNY DOLLAR
Yours Truly, Johnny Dollar: "The Confidential Matter" A Missing Man, a Nervous Employer, and a Case No One Wants to Talk About In "The Confidential Matter," Johnny Dollar is handed a case wrapped in secrecy from the moment he picks up the phone. An employer wants a discreet investigation — no publicity, no police, and no questions asked. A trusted employee has vanished without explanation, and the
THE ALDER MATTER JOHNNY DOLLAR
🎙️ SHOW NOTES — 1001 Radio Days Yours Truly, Johnny Dollar: "The Alder Matter" A Quiet Town, a Sudden Death, and a Claim That Doesn't Add Up In "The Alder Matter," Johnny Dollar is sent to investigate what appears at first to be a routine insurance claim — the accidental death of a man in the small, peaceful town of Alder. But the moment Dollar arrives, he senses that the story the locals are tell
THE SEALEGS MATTER JOHNNY DOLLAR
📘 Show Notes Summary — The Sealegs Matter Series: Yours Truly, Johnny Dollar Tone: Maritime mystery, insurance intrigue, and danger on open water Summary: Johnny Dollar is dispatched to investigate a suspicious claim involving a luxury pleasure craft and a policyholder whose story doesn't quite hold water. What begins as a routine inquiry into a damaged vessel quickly turns into a tangled case inv
THE WIDE OPEN TOWN MATTER JOHNNY DOLLAR
📘 Show Notes Summary — The Wide Open Town Matter Series: Yours Truly, Johnny Dollar Tone: Frontier lawlessness meets classic Dollar grit Summary: Johnny Dollar is sent to a rough-and-tumble Western boomtown where the rules are loose, the tempers are short, and the insurance company's money has a way of disappearing into the dust. A policyholder has turned up dead under suspicious circumstances, an
THE SHADY LANE MATTER YOURS TRULY, JOHNNY DOLLAR
In The Shady Lane Matter, Johnny Dollar finds himself navigating a world where every smile hides an angle and every favor comes with strings attached. The deeper he digs, the more he realizes that the threats surrounding the young starlet aren't just the work of a single obsessed admirer — they're woven into the complicated relationships, grudges, and opportunistic schemes that orbit her rising fa
THE MIDAS TOUCH MATTER YOURS TRULY, JOHNNY DOLLAR
1001 Radio Days Johnny Dollar 🎙️ Show Notes — The Midas Touch Matter Series: Yours Truly, Johnny Dollar Starring: Bob Bailey Original Airdate: 1956 Tone: High finance, cold ambition, and a case where everything that glitters comes with a price ⭐ Summary (Spoiler‑Safe) Johnny Dollar is called in when a wealthy businessman with a reputation for turning everything he touches into profit suddenly beco
THE LONG SHOT MATTER YOURS TRULY, JOHNNY DOLLAR
RADIO DAYS EPISODE SUMMARY 🎙️ Show Notes — The Long Shot Matter Series: Yours Truly, Johnny Dollar Starring: Bob Bailey Original Airdate: 1956 Tone: High-stakes gambling, quiet desperation, and a case where every answer raises the odds ⭐ Summary (Spoiler‑Safe) Johnny Dollar is sent to investigate a suspicious insurance claim tied to a long-shot horse race winner—one that paid out far more than an
THE PEARLING MATTER YOURS TRULY, JOHHNY DOLLAR
🎙️ Show Notes — The Pearling Matter at 1001 Radio Days Series: Yours Truly, Johnny Dollar Airdate: June 1956 Format: Five-part serial (Bob Bailey era) Tone: Southern intrigue, family secrets, quiet tragedy, and a mystery that refuses to stay buried ⭐ Summary (Spoiler‑Safe) Johnny Dollar is dispatched to look into a strange case involving a wealthy man, a runaway daughter, and a trail that leads
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