Bob bailey stars as dollar in 34 digitally restored and remastered episodes. The first serialized story of yours truly johnny dollar had to be good. Yours truly, johnny dollar single episodes audio book. My alltime favorite is the indestructible mike matter with a close second the clinton matter. Yours truly, johnny dollar old time radio show, vol. This was the last broadcast of the golden age of radio. These four of five episodes of johnny dollar are from february 6, 1956 starring bob bailey as johnny dollar. Yours truly, johnny dollar single episodes bob bailey. List of yours truly, johnny dollar episodes wikipedia.
The role of johnny dollar was played by heidar saremi, a popular radio performer. The final episodes of yours truly, johnny dollar and suspense, airing on cbs, are often cited as the end of the golden age of radio. I love the johnny dollar radio series with bob bailey. Keen, tracer of lost persons, sponsored by kolynos toothpaste. Yours truly, johnny dollar ran for more than 800 episodes on cbs radio from 1949 to 1962 with a hiatus during parts of 1954 and 1955. Yours truly, johnny dollar the picture postcard matter part oldtime radio crime drama by the theatre of the mind. These are the 171 episodes packaged as lost episodes. After finishing a brilliant run of serials, yours truly johnny dollar once again became a half hour program with bob bailey starring in it. Johnny was an accomplished padder of his expense account. Watch johnny weirs 90210 disaster the rachel zoe project. First heard on network radio in 1948, yours truly, johnny dollar chronicled the adventures of freelance insurance investigator johnny dollar, the man. Now he may have tallied his last expense report for his listeners in 1962, but thanks to the help of radio spirits, johnny dollar is once again on the case. But if you find a real copy, not just a mislabelled duplicate, please let us know. Yours truly, johnny dollar old time radio researchers.
August 6, 1956 johnny dollar the alder matter, episode 1 august 7, 1956 johnny dollar the alder matter, episode 2 august 8, 1956 johnny dollar the alder matter, episode 3 august 9, 1956 johnny dollar the alder matter, episode 4 august 10, 1956 johnny dollar the alder matter, episode 5. Eastern time on september 30, 1962, followed immediately by the final broadcast of suspense. Yours truly johnny dollar with bob bailey half hour episodes great detectives of old time radio. Yours truly, johnny dollar episodic log jerry haendiges. Yours truly, johnny dollar is the series that got me into otr show collecting and was the original reason i joined the radio historical association of colorado. If you enjoyed listening to these old time radio shows, please let us know by making a donation. Yours truly, johnny dollar for over twelve years, from 1949. There were, however, a large number of characters who moved through the episodes. A location number of 111 indicates i have the show in my collection, but they havent yet been assigned a location number.
Watch look alike season 3, episode 17 of six million dollar man or get episode details on. Yours truly, johnny dollar was the last continuing detective series of the golden age of radio. The top 5 yours truly johnny dollar serials the great. Yours truly, johnny dollar single episodes bob bailey 30 minute. First heard on network radio in 1948, yours truly, johnny dollar chronicled the adventures of freelance insurance investigator johnny dollar, the man with the actionpacked. These are the 30 minute bob bailey episodes 11111956 to 11271960. Yours truly johnny dollar old time radio detailed episode log, with. He is the sworn enemy mishi kato the crimson wasp, as well as the green hornet paul reid and kato. For more top investigators, see also barrie craig confidential investigator, broadway is my beat, dragnet, fat man, nero wolfe, and pat novak for hire. Johnny dollar remained sensitive yet tough and with jack johnstone continuing as producer, the series remained poignant right up to its demise. So at the start of the 1950 season, charles russell was out and veteran film actor edmund obrien stepped in as the second johnny dollar.
List of yours truly, johnny dollar episodes audio drama. The following is an episode list for the detective radio drama yours truly, johnny dollar which aired on the cbs radio network from february 18, 1949 until september 30, 1962. The last episode of johnny dollar, the tipoff matter, ended at 6. This is a list of episodes for the old time radio detective series yours truly, johnny dollar. However, during bob baileys first year in the role, each story comprised five 15minute episodes, airing monday through.
Brought to you by the old time radio researchers otrr group. Johnny dollar, insurance investigator with an actionpacked expense account americas fabulous freelance insurance investigator. Yours truly, johnny dollar on tv television obscurities. Johnny dollar march 8, 1933 in kilgore, texas, usa april, 1986 was an american country singer, guitarist and songwriter. Episodes of yours truly, johnny dollar from 1956 january 2, 1956 johnny dollar the caylin matter, episode 1 january 3, 1956 johnny dollar the caylin matter, episode 2 january 4, 1956 johnny dollar the caylin matter, episode 3 january 5, 1956 johnny dollar the caylin matter, episode 4 january 6, 1956 johnny dollar the caylin matter, episode 5. The individual episodes of yours truly, johnny dollar have been broken. Episodes listed by date yours truly, johnny dollar. The easiest way to listen to podcasts on your iphone, ipad, android, pc, smart speaker and even in your car. The following is an episode list for the detective radio drama yours truly, johnny. A name like johnny dollar is so overtly showbiz that most people would automatically assume that it was the creation of a seasoned record company promotion department or a cigarchomping talent managers overwrought imagination.
Mandel kramer was the last johnny dollar, and a close second in. He used the bundy pen name when writing the last suspense episode, devilstone. Yours truly, johnny dollar the star of capetown matter part 77 oldtime radio crime drama by the theatre of the mind. Johnny dollar, also known as the man with the actionpacked expense account, entertained audiences with his adventures as a freelance insurance investigator beginning in 1949. Watch being next to johnny weir the rachel zoe project. This category is about unaired or lost television pilots.
Otr detective the great detectives of old time radio. I thought about getting sirius radio for home however i found a site that has all of the. For the uk triphop popdance producer, please use jonny dollar. Yours truly johnny dollar aired for the last time on september 30, 1962, just after the final episode of suspense.
These early episodes, however, tended to be flat and the character of dollar too dry. Episodes of yours truly, johnny dollar from 1956 january 2, 1956 johnny dollar the caylin matter, episode 1. After a one year hiatus from 195455, johnny dollar return to radio starring bob bailey. It was cbs third try at a serialized mystery drama in the mid1950s and those efforts had been doomed in a matter of weeks. Otrr wiki certfirstlines yours truly, johnny dollar. Yours truly, johnny dollar single episodes john lund. Yours truly johnny dollar began as an attempt to create a poor mans philip marlowe. Yours truly johnny dollar the great detectives of old. Listen to 486 episodes of yours truly, johnny dollar for free. Find the latest tracks, albums, and images from johnny dollar.
Adam graham presents the girl who flirted, a february 3, 1944, episode of mr. A name like johnny dollar is so overtly showbiz that most people would automatically assume that it was the creation of a seasoned record company promotion department or a cigarchomping talent. The individual episodes of yours truly, johnny dollar have been broken down into several different pages by lead actor. Complete episode of yours truly, johnny dollar starring bob bailey as johnny except for part 3 which is considered lost to the ages. One character did appeared several times, pat mccracken of the universal adjustment bureau, the man who gave johnny his assignments. While other programs faded, bailey remained radios top. Yours truly, johnny dollar has the distinction of being the last dramatic radio series from the golden age of radio when it ceased broadcasting on september 30, 1962. Episodes 699 809 august 14, 1960 september 30, 1962 current page or.
Mandel kramer was the last johnny dollar, and a close second in popularity to bailey, when the final episode, the tipoff matter, was aired on september 30, 1962. From the show called the best of the best of radios golden age come these six suspenseful episodes of johnny dollars farflung private investigations, starring bob bailey in thirty quarterhour episodes. You only get a single chance, the rules are very plain the truth is well concealed inside the details of the game you can hear it coming, you can see it from afar. The only recurring character on the show, johnny dollar did not have a regular supporting cast. Johnstone wrote the last episodes of both yours truly, johnny dollar and suspense. Yours truly, johnny dollar free mp3 audio old time radio. This is a sample of their work on the johnny dollar old time radio show. The great detectives of old time radio season 1 imdb. Youll not only be supporting this website but you will be helping us to bring these fine shows back into public circulation and preserving the enjoyment of old time radio for everyone. Collectors have generally concluded that part 3 is lost forever. Fandom apps take your favorite fandoms with you and never miss a beat. After a years hiatus, yours truly johnny dollar returned to the air in october 1955 with bob bailey in the title role and with a new format.
Yours truly, johnny dollar single episodes internet archive. I thought about getting sirius radio for home however i found a site that has all of the johnny dollar series in which i listen to everyday. Kenya moore reveals she was never allowed to speak to marc dalys parents. Yours truly johnny dollar crime old time radio downloads. Contrary to the original, johnny dollar was more of a criminal investigator.
Dec 01, 2016 from the show called the best of the best of radios golden age come these six suspenseful episodes of johnny dollar s farflung private investigations, starring bob bailey in thirty quarterhour episodes. These were 15 minute weekday serialized episodes continuing through november 1956 when the show reverted back to a weekly halfhour program. The series was broadcast five days a week for more than a year. Yours truly, johnny dollar for over twelve years, from 1949 through 1962. By the time the show signed off the air in 1962, itd outlasted philip marlowe on the radio as well as other great detectives including sam spade. How long johnny dollar would stay on there would have a lot to do with the momentum built by this story. The episodes of johnny dollar revolved around the reading of the investigators. I probably have more episodes of this show in my collection than any other single series. Episodes 001 098 december 7, 1948 june 2, 1951 yours truly, johnny dollar. Eight actors took the title role of johnny dollar over the years and each brought their own touches to the character. Collectively, the fiftyfive johnny dollar serials are the best run of radio drama for a nonanthology series in terms of writing, talent, and music. Yours truly, johnny dollar was a radio drama about a fabulous freelance insurance investigator with the actionpacked expense account. On yours truly, johnny dollar, insurance investigation is a lot more than just documenting car accidents and property damage.
Part of our over 12,000 show library of old time radio. Bonus and adfree content available with stitcher premium. Listen to otr detective the great detectives of old time radio episodes free, on demand. Unsold televised dramatization of the long running radio crime drama about hartfordbased insurance investigator johnny dollar. Find yours truly johnny dollar old time radio 2 dvd 721 episodes total playtime. We offer other old time detective and investigator radio shows. From january 14, 1949 to september 30, 1962 the show was heard on the cbs radio network, and more than 700 of the 811 episodes are availble here. Live episodes were a thing of the past until 1983, when all copies of an episode were lost, and the. You only get a single chance, the rules are very plain the truth is well concealed inside the details of the game you can hear. Otrr maintained set this set contains all known episodes in the best. The following is an episode list for the detective radio drama yours truly, johnny dollar which. Part of our over 12000 show library of old time radio. Aug 21, 2019 yours truly, johnny dollar the star of capetown matter part 67 oldtime radio crime drama by the theatre of the mind.
For over twelve years, from 1949 through 1962 including a one year hiatus in 19541955, this series recounted the cases the man with the actionpacked expense account, americas fabulous freelance insurance investigator, johnny dollar. Yours truly johnny dollar with bob bailey half hour episodes. Free classic radio shows yours truly, johnny dollar 1956. The show aired on cbs radio from january 14, 1949 to september 30, 1962. Yours truly johnny dollar the salt city matter full. Old time radio detective yours truly johnny dollar. There were 811 episodes in the 12year run, and more than 720 still exist today. Private eye radio programs johnny dollar, insurance. Yours truly, johnny dollar was a popular weekly radio mystery play in the 1960s and early 1970s on radio iran. Dec 15, 2017 after finishing a brilliant run of serials, yours truly johnny dollar once again became a half hour program with bob bailey starring in it. Working freelance, hes called in on only the most suspicious claims, the most dangerous deals, and the most profitable policies.