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Host

C

Charles Lyon

Cast›

B

Bill James

James Nusser

Jeanette Nolan

John Lund

J

John Stevenson

S

Sammie Hill

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A woman struggles with the terrifying creatures of her dreams, unable to escape the surreal nightmare that blurs the line between reality and her subconscious.

Ep 599 · Tuesday, May 24, 1955 · 23:50

Let George Do It

Destination - Dead End

George Valentine is drawn into a dangerous situation when a mother pleads for his help to save her son, Richard Pebbleman, from the mob. As tensions rise, George must navigate a web of deceit and threats to protect Richard.

Ep 127 · Monday, February 14, 1949 · 29:42

Gunsmoke

Wagon Show

Dodge City is abuzz with the arrival of a circus, but U.S. Marshal Matt Dillon is wary of the potential for violence tied to the show. As tensions rise, he must confront the strong-willed Maggie Bannock and the chaos surrounding her circus.

Ep 372 · Sunday, May 24, 1959 · 25:01

Richard Diamond, Private Detective

The Eddie Burke Case

Richard Diamond investigates the mysterious Eddie Burke, who demands a package that Diamond has never heard of. The stakes rise when Burke threatens Diamond with a gun, leaving him to uncover the truth behind the package.

Ep 121 · Friday, February 8, 1952 · 29:32

Escape

The Golden Snake

In The Golden Snake, a helicopter pilot and an archaeologist's secretary embark on a perilous journey into the Yucatan jungle to uncover a hidden Mayan treasure. They must navigate not only the treacherous terrain but also the ancient curses that guard the riches.

Ep 106 · Friday, April 14, 1950 · 29:53

The Shadow

Altar of Death

On the tropical island of Port St. Luce, two people are sacrificed each year during "the night that eats people." It's the turn of Lamont Cranston and Margot Lane on the rim of th

Ep 249 · Sunday, March 15, 1942 · 29:32

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The Jeanne Maxwell Matter

A beautiful young girl is murdered...after she committed suicide! The script was used subsequently on "Johnny Dollar" on July 20, 1954 (see cat. #16506).

Ep 152 · Friday, March 6, 1953 · 30:03

Yours Truly, Johnny Dollar

The Leland Blackburn Matter

Unedited tape with no music cues recorded. One of Johnny's fellow insurance investigators named Gene Rhymer has been murdered while working on a murder case in Charleston. Johnny

Ep 74 · Saturday, December 16, 1950 · 28:10

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The Latourette Matter

Johnny flies to Denver to take over a case for a fellow investigator who died on the job. The widow suspects foul play.

Ep 150 · Friday, February 20, 1953 · 28:35

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The Underwood Matter

Johnny's on his way to Oklahoma to decide whether it's murder, suicide, or accidental death!

Ep 151 · Friday, February 27, 1953 · 27:31

Yours Truly, Johnny Dollar

The San Antonio Matter [Network]

An old time gangster is killed, and Johnny finds himself falling for the guy's daughter! See cat. #62996 for a rehearsal recording or unedited tape of the network version of this

Ep 160 · Tuesday, April 28, 1953 · 29:35

Yours Truly, Johnny Dollar

The Brisbane Fraud Matter [AFRTS]

A man has disappeared for no reason...for no apparent reason that is.

Ep 164 · Tuesday, May 26, 1953 · 27:00

Yours Truly, Johnny Dollar

The Phillip Morey Matter

Movie and television star Phillip Morey has suffered a "personal breakdown," costing an insurance company money while production is held up.

Ep 184 · Tuesday, October 13, 1953 · 29:31

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  • Cast and sponsor data from RadioGold Index (J. David Goldin / UMKC Libraries).
  • Historical context from Wikipedia (CC BY-SA).

YTJD 1953-09-29 182 The Amita Buddha Matter.mp3

Yours Truly, Johnny Dollar, Episode 182

The Amita Buddha Matter

Tuesday, September 29, 1953 · 29:25

Yours Truly, Johnny Dollar, Episode 182

The Amita Buddha Matter

Tuesday, September 29, 1953 · 29:25

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Have Gun — Will Travel

Dressed to Kill

Paladin delivers a railroad payroll to the town of Terminal...and rescues a kidnapped damsel in distress. See cat. #63070 for a network, sponsored version of this broadcast.

Ep 76 · Sunday, May 1, 1960 · 24:29

Fort Laramie

Still Waters

Mrs. Feemster and the Committee on Moral Improvement visit Fort Laramie, leading to the elimination of beer on the post. Tensions rise as Captain Quince navigates the fallout from their visit and the state of the regimental band.

Ep 38 · Sunday, October 14, 1956 · 24:47

Yours Truly, Johnny Dollar

The Rochester Theft Matter [Network]

A beautiful woman, wearing an expensive fur coat is killed...the coat being a clue to the previous robbery.

Ep 162 · Tuesday, May 12, 1953 · 29:54

Yours Truly, Johnny Dollar

The Hampton Line Matter [AFRTS]

A trip to the Great Lakes when ore boat explosions cause large insurance claims.

Ep 226 · Tuesday, August 3, 1954 · 30:53

That night in history

Headlines

  • 1953 — Rationing of sugar in the United Kingdom ends.

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