Paul Masterson
Betty Lou Gerson
Charles Russell
Georgia Ellis
Lawrence Dobkin
Paul Dubov
Willard Waterman
Goldie Originals that include this night
Detective Desk
Private eyes, hardboiled and soft.
24 episodes
Johnny Dollar Expenses
The man with the action-packed expense account.
Shared stars, moods, and themes across the catalog
Gunsmoke
In Gunsmoke's episode 'Cavalcade', U.S. Marshal Matt Dillon faces a moral dilemma when a deputy sheriff arrives with a warrant for his friend, Doc Adams, who is revealed to be a wanted murderer from his past. The stakes rise as Dillon must confront the truth about his friend's hidden life.
Ep 41 · Saturday, January 31, 1953 · 29:53
Richard Diamond, Private Detective
Richard Diamond is hired by powerful publisher Mr. Victor to find his daughter, who is entangled with a dangerous numbers racket operator. As the clock ticks down to a critical newspaper expose, Diamond must protect her from the looming threat.
Ep 38 · Sunday, January 15, 1950 · 29:32
Suspense
An invalid woman overhears a chilling conversation about a planned murder while struggling with a malfunctioning telephone. As she fights to alert the authorities, the stakes rise with each passing moment.
Ep 43 · Tuesday, May 25, 1943 · 29:38
Fort Laramie
An ex-Rebel soldier is assigned to Company B at Fort Laramie, where his deep-seated hatred for Yankees complicates his new life. Tensions rise as he must navigate his past and the expectations of his new comrades.
Ep 37 · Sunday, October 7, 1956 · 24:49
Let George Do It
George Valentine is hired by a beautiful showgirl to deliver four priceless miniature paintings, but the job quickly turns dangerous when he is forced off the road and the miniatures are stolen.
Ep 317 · Monday, October 6, 1952 · 29:52
Same series — shared cast and standout nights
Yours Truly, Johnny Dollar
Johnny takes a case on behalf of "King Hart," (not an insurance company!) to try to find his missing girl.
Ep 13 · Sunday, August 7, 1949 · 29:33
A leper in India and a lady stowaway on an airplane add up to adventure in the Middle East. The announcer states that this is the last Johnny Dollar show until October 1, 1949, wh
Ep 17 · Sunday, September 4, 1949 · 30:03
Johnny takes an assignment from a bail bondsman to find two men. The plot is similar to the program of October 21, 1950 (see cat. #62659).
Ep 22 · Saturday, October 22, 1949 · 29:44
Johnny travels out West to find out to where all the profits from a gold mine are disappearing.
Ep 26 · Saturday, November 26, 1949 · 30:11
Johnny travels to Boston to protect a little old lady who has some suprises in store! The cast credits were not broadcast. The story title is also known as, "The Melanie Carter M
Ep 25 · Saturday, November 12, 1949 · 29:38
A man disappears for seven years and is almost declared dead...but what big teeth you have, grandma! The program leaves the air until July 17, 1949.
Ep 9 · Friday, April 22, 1949 · 29:24
Yours Truly, Johnny Dollar, Episode 21
Dr Otto Schmedlich
Saturday, October 15, 1949 · 29:58
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Johnny cures a doctor who practises an addictive type of medicine.
The Forties
A whole decade on the dial.
Victory & After
1945–1949: relief, noir, new nerves.
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Escape
In Macao, a ruthless woman named Connie Rawls seeks to dominate the dark underbelly of the city, but her ambitions lead her into dangerous confrontations. As tensions rise, she must navigate betrayal and the threat of death looming over her.
Ep 145 · Wednesday, July 18, 1951 · 29:30
The Adventures of Frank Race
Frank Race investigates the mysterious death of an ancient Egyptian king and the valuable artifacts found in his tomb, including a golden staff. As he travels to Cairo, he encounters intrigue and danger surrounding the artifacts' insurance.
Ep 36 · Sunday, January 1, 1950 · 26:54
The full title is, "I Caught A Fishing Boat, But You Should Have Seen The One That Got Away." Johnny becomes a deep sea diver off the coast of San Pedro and finds a golden secret!
Ep 19 · Saturday, October 1, 1949 · 30:03
A madman in San Francisco tackles an insurance company singled-handed...by killing off the policy holders one by one!
Ep 23 · Saturday, October 29, 1949 · 29:35