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Yours Truly, Johnny Dollar

The Deadly Crystal Matter

Yours Truly, Johnny Dollar

Jacab R Singer

Fiction, Society & Culture, Drama

5.02.3K Ratings

🗓️ 11 August 2020

⏱️ 24 minutes

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Summary

"The Deadly Crystal Matter" is an episode of Yours Truly, Johnny Dollar, originally aired on September 23, 1962. In this case, Johnny Dollar investigates the theft of Mrs. Weatherwell’s $300,000 jewels, which takes an unexpected turn when a mysterious woman returns them without explanation. The episode blends suspense, intrigue, and Johnny’s signature sharp wit, making it a compelling listen for fans of vintage radio drama.Given your passion for vintage radio storytelling and promotional imagery, this episode’s noir-like atmosphere and mystery elements could inspire some fascinating design concepts. Are you considering incorporating elements from Johnny Dollar into your work?
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0:00.0

Johnny Dollar. Hi, Johnny. Johnny, Les Walters at World Mutual.

0:06.9

Les, how are you? I'm ready to blow a gasket. Why? What's the matter?

0:10.2

Trouble. Three hundred thousand dollars worth. It's a lot of trouble.

0:13.6

Yeah, well, I'll pick you up at your place in, say, uh, 20 minutes. All right, but what's it all about? Les, murder, burglary, arson, embezzlement?

0:19.5

Tell you when I see you. Or give me a hint at least, some possible angle to mull over.

0:23.2

All you have to mull over is what your commission may be on 300 G's.

0:28.1

Okay, I don't mind if I do.

0:29.8

If you can solve this one.

0:31.8

See you.

0:32.4

I'll be there.

0:45.4

No. The CBS Radio Network brings you Mandel Kramer in the exciting adventures of the man with the action-packed expense account

0:48.5

America's fabulous freelance insurance investigator

0:51.1

Yours truly Johnny Dollar.

1:08.4

Expense account submitted by Special Investigator Johnny Dollar to World Mutual Insurance Company Home Office, Hartford, Connecticut.

1:13.9

Following is an account of expenses incurred during my investigation of the deadly crystal matter.

1:29.9

By the time I'd shaved, showered, dressed, and poured myself a cup of coffee,

1:32.2

Les Walters was counting on my door.

1:33.8

Coming, Les, coming!

1:36.8

And that's top of the morning, do you?

1:39.5

Well, you have to sound so all-fired, cheerful?

1:40.2

Why not?

1:41.4

Come on in, join me a cup of coffee.

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