Yours Truly Johnny Dollar: The Big H Matter (EP5005)

The Great Detectives of Old Time Radio| Daily Mystery Dramas

Adam Graham

Performing Arts, Drama, Fiction, Arts

4.4 • 2K Ratings

🗓️ 26 June 2026

⏱️ 25 minutes

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Summary

Today's Mystery: After receiving a cryptic phone call from an elderly fan who fears for her life, Johnny Dollar flies to the California coast to investigate. What begins as a seemingly confused plea for help soon leads him into a dangerous operation involving smugglers, heroin traffickers, and a determined old woman who knows far too much.

Original Radio Broadcast Date: May 31, 1959

Originated from Hollywood

Stars: Bob Bailey as Johnny Dollar.

Also starring Peggy Weber, Virginia Gregg, Bartlett Robinson, Joseph Kearns, and Russell Thorson.

Written, produced, and directed by Jack Johnstone.

Announcer: Dan Cubberly.

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0:00.0	The Welcome to the great detectives of old time radio from Boise, Idaho. This is your host,
0:35.3	Adam Graham. In a moment, we're going to bring you this week's
0:38.8	episode of yours truly Johnny Dollar. But first, I want to encourage you, if you're enjoying the
0:44.3	podcast, please follow us using your favorite podcast software. And remember, as you're making
0:51.5	your travel plans, check Johnny Dollarair.com.
0:54.6	Johnny Dollar.com is a price line affiliate link.
0:57.9	So part of your purchase price benefits the great detectives of old time.
1:02.0	Making your travel plans, check Johnny Dollarair.com first.
1:06.9	But now, from May the 31st, 1959, here is the Big H matter.
1:21.5	Johnny Liller.
1:22.7	Hi there, Johnny.
1:24.1	This is Helen Dainer.
1:25.7	Helen Dainer?
1:27.0	That's right.
1:27.9	I live out here in Morrow Bay, California.
1:30.8	I am, I see.
1:32.8	Insurance with one of the companies you represent, the Greater Southwest Insurance Company.
1:37.9	Oh, yeah, I do a lot of work for them.
1:39.7	But also, Johnny.
1:41.6	Do you mind if I call you, Johnny?
1:44.6	Well, no, not at all, Miss Dana.
1:46.7	Or is it Mrs.
	...

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