Yours Truly Johnny Dollar: The Diamond Dilemma Matter (EP4729)

The Great Detectives of Old Time Radio

Adam Graham

Performing Arts, Drama, Fiction, Arts

4.6 • 1.8K Ratings

🗓️ 13 June 2025

⏱️ 29 minutes

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Summary

Today's Mystery: Johnny is called in to investigate when a millionaire wants to collect on a claim that his diamonds were stolen by beings not of this Earth.

Original Radio Broadcast Date: March 2, 1958

Originating from Hollywood

Starring: Bob Bailey as Johnny Dollar; Edwin Jerome; Paul Dubov; Frank Gerstle; Junius Matthews; Marvin Miller

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0:00.0	The Welcome to the great detectives of old time radio from Boise, Idaho.
0:35.5	This is your host, Adam Graham. In a moment, we're going to bring you
0:39.7	this week's episode of yours truly Johnny Dollar. But I want to encourage you, if you're
0:44.9	enjoying the podcast, please follow us using your favorite podcast software. And I also want
0:51.7	to encourage you as you're making your travel plans to remember Johnny Dollarair.com.
0:56.7	Johnny Dollar.air.com is our price line affiliate link, so part of your purchase price benefits the great detectives of old time radio at no additional cost to you.
1:07.2	Remember when making your travel plans, check Johnny Dollarair.com first.
1:12.3	Now, from March 2, 1958, here is the Diamond Dilemma Matter.
1:20.2	From Hollywood, it's time now for...
1:26.6	Johnny Dollar.
1:28.2	Bert Major, Johnny.
1:29.4	Masses Insurance Trust.
1:30.6	Oh, hi, Bert.
1:31.7	Do you know anything about spacemen?
1:34.0	Never saw any, if that's what you mean.
1:35.7	Neither have I.
1:36.8	But I know somebody who thinks he's been contacted by them.
1:39.4	Oh, sure.
1:40.3	I have some whimsical friends, too.
1:42.2	Not funny, Johnny.
1:43.5	The company is betting $2 million that this man is either a liar or pulling one of the biggest hoaxes in history.
1:49.5	Two million dollars? That's right. Conrad Billings. Have a hear of him?
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