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C

Charles Russell

G

GeGe Pearson

Jay Novello

L

Lawrence Dobkin

Martha Wentworth

P

Paul Dubov

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George Valentine investigates a nightclub owner's troubles involving a dancer named Dove and a mysterious attack. As he delves deeper, he uncovers a web of intrigue and deception surrounding the characters.

Ep 245 · Monday, May 21, 1951 · 27:14

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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

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Who Took the Taxis For a Ride

Also titled: "Who Took The Taxis For A Ride?" The hunt for the "Scarlet Madonna," shades of the Maltese Falcon...right down to the imitation of Sydney Greenstreet's character name

Ep 11 · Sunday, July 24, 1949 · 29:28

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The Search for Michelle Marsh

Johnny goes to Boston for the search...and finds murder!

Ep 18 · Sunday, September 25, 1949 · 30:01

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The Melanie Carter Matter (Who'd Like to Rock the Old Doll to Sleep)

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

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The Squared Circle Matter

A shady jewel dealer insures his yacht and gem collection for a fortune...whereupon the ship promptly sinks!

Ep 517 · Sunday, December 30, 1956 · 24:39

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The Smoky Sleeper Matter

A mattress warehouse owned by a shady operator has burned down. Arson?

Ep 549 · Sunday, August 25, 1957 · 28:03

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  • Cast and sponsor data from RadioGold Index (J. David Goldin / UMKC Libraries).
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Yours Truly, Johnny Dollar, Episode 23

The Little Man Who Wasn't All There

Saturday, October 29, 1949 · 29:35

Yours Truly, Johnny Dollar, Episode 23

The Little Man Who Wasn't All There

Saturday, October 29, 1949 · 29:35

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Macao

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

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Dr Otto Schmedlich

Johnny cures a doctor who practises an addictive type of medicine.

Ep 21 · Saturday, October 15, 1949 · 29:58

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The Fishing Boat Affair

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

That night in history

Headlines

  • 1949 — An Air France Lockheed Constellation crashes in the Azores, killing all 48 people on board.

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