Dan Cubberly
Howard McNear
Jaime del Valle
Virginia Gregg
Wally Maher
Wilbur Hatch
William Johnstone
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
Richard Diamond, Private Detective
Richard Diamond investigates the murder of George Lexington, who is found shot and stabbed. June Morris, discovered with the smoking gun, claims she shot him, but the mystery deepens with the discovery of the knife in his back.
Ep 64 · Wednesday, September 13, 1950 · 29:31
Let George Do It
George Valentine investigates the mysterious case of Matilda Jonathan, a supposed heiress who drowned a year and a half ago but is now at the center of a web of deceit and claims. With five million dollars at stake, George must navigate a tangled legal battle to uncover the truth.
Ep 199 · Monday, July 3, 1950 · 28:58
Suspense
In 'Love's Lovely Counterfeit,' a gangster named Ben Grace navigates the treacherous waters of crime and politics, leveraging his connections to rise in power. As he becomes entangled with a reform politician, the stakes escalate, leading to dangerous consequences.
Ep 280 · Saturday, January 17, 1948 · 60:01
Gunsmoke
Gus Mather arrives in Dodge City with the body of Orson Boggs, planning a lavish wake to honor his deceased friend. However, the circumstances surrounding Boggs' death raise suspicions among the townsfolk.
Ep 458 · Sunday, January 15, 1961 · 24:50
Fort Laramie
The Quiring family arrives at Fort Laramie, bringing their eccentric interests in Indian culture and nature. As Captain Quince tries to escort them, he discovers their adventurous spirit leads to unexpected complications.
Ep 27 · Sunday, July 29, 1956 · 29:26
Same series — shared cast and standout nights
Yours Truly, Johnny Dollar
Johnny investigates murder, intrigue and sabotage in mysterious Singapore.
Ep 67 · Saturday, October 14, 1950 · 30:00
Johnny is hired to protect a beautiful woman from her husband, who is getting out of prison. The husband turns out to be a homicidal maniac. The final show of the series until Se
Ep 64 · Thursday, August 31, 1950 · 29:37
The fabulous gem, worth $200,000 has been stolen. Everyone who has owned the diamond has been killed, including Mr. Benson, the current owner.
Ep 52 · Thursday, June 8, 1950 · 30:01
Johnny travels to Jamaica to solve a murder and uncover a family secret.
Ep 119 · Saturday, November 3, 1951 · 30:01
Who killed Alma? A $20,000 reward by an unsavory character certainly brings much interest in the case!
Ep 125 · Saturday, December 29, 1951 · 28:02
She said the jewelry was a gift...but was it? Broadcast recording, see cat. #41195 for a rehearsal recording.
Ep 94 · Saturday, May 5, 1951 · 24:49
Yours Truly, Johnny Dollar, Episode 69
The Joan Sebastian Matter
Saturday, October 28, 1950 · 29:26
CBS
Network
Joan Sebastian has been found dead. Was it murder or suicide? The answer isn't obvious! A good show.
1950
Midcentury turn — new decade, same speaker.
Fifties Fade
When TV took the living room (1950 and after).
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A man is concerned that his brother is going to kill him. Carl Baskerville's brother is just out of jail, where he did time on the complaint of his brother Carl. Carl is promptly
Ep 120 · Saturday, November 10, 1951 · 30:02
A factory payroll has been held up. One of the men carrying the payroll has been killed. The Thayer brothers are back in town!
Ep 122 · Saturday, December 8, 1951 · 30:00