The And the December 1960 marked a turning point for Johnny Dollar.

The Adventures of America's fabulous freelance insurance investigator had been on the air since

1949, and after a revolving door of actors in the program's early years, Dollar had been commandingly played by Bob

Bailey since 1955. But with the rise of television production in Hollywood and the continuing decline of

radio drama, CBS elected to move its remaining California-based shows to New York.

Bob Bailey chose to stay on the west coast and he made his final

appearance as Johnny Dollar on November 27th 1960. The next week

yours truly Johnny Dollar returned to the airwaves with a new home and a new

Bob in the lead.

Bob Reddick, an actor since childhood, was tapped to fill the shoes of the man with the

action-packed expense account.

Reddick's big screen credits included the Canterbury Ghost, where he appeared opposite Charles Lawton.

On radio he starred in the Children's Program Let's Pretend and made frequent appearances

on suspense.

CBS had moved production of Radio's Outstanding Theater of Thrills to New York

one year before Johnny Dollar.

Reddick followed in the footsteps of his father, actor Frank Reddick followed in the footsteps of his father.

Actor Frank Reddick, a celebrated radio performer remembered for his role of reporter

Carl Phillips in Orson Wells, The War of the Worlds, as well as for being one of the first radio voices of the Shadow. Who knows what evil lurks in the hearts of men?

The shadow knows.

Jack Johnstone, the writer and director who helmed the show during the Bailey years continued to provide scripts for the Bob Reddick shows

However directing duties were assumed by Bruno Zorato Jr.

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