Yours Truly Johnny Dollar: The Fair Weather Friend Matter (EP4975)
The Great Detectives of Old Time Radio| Daily Mystery Dramas
Adam Graham
4.4 • 2K Ratings
🗓️ 15 May 2026
⏱️ 32 minutes
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Summary
Original Radio Broadcast Date: April 12, 1959
Originated from Hollywood
Stars: Bob Bailey as Johnny Dollar. Virginia Gregg, Junius Matthews, G. Stanley Jones, James McCallion, Bill James
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| 0:00.0 | The Welcome to the great detectives of old-time radio from Boise, Idaho. |
| 0:35.2 | This is your host, Adam Graham. In a moment, we're going to bring you this week's episode of yours truly Johnny Dollar. |
| 0:42.6 | But first, I want to encourage you, if you're enjoying the podcast, please follow us using your favorite podcast software. |
| 0:51.4 | And remember, when making your travel plans, check Johnny Dollarair.com. Johnny |
| 0:56.1 | dollarair.com is our price line affiliate links. So part of the purchase price supports the |
| 1:02.0 | great detectives of old time radio at no additional cost to you. So remember when making travel |
| 1:08.6 | plans check Johnny Dollar Air.com first. |
| 1:12.0 | But now, from April 12, 1959, here is the Fairweather Friend Matter. |
| 1:20.3 | It's time now for... |
| 1:25.6 | Johnny Dollar. |
| 1:26.9 | Hi there, Johnny. |
| 1:28.4 | This here is Sidewander Wilson. |
| 1:30.7 | Oh, well, what can I... |
| 1:32.3 | Who did you say? |
| 1:33.3 | Sidewinder Wilson, you know, out here in Bumswell, Oklahoma. |
| 1:37.3 | Oh, wait a minute. |
| 1:38.2 | You mean that old friend of Durango Laramie Delhart? |
| 1:40.9 | I sure do. |
| 1:42.4 | Unless you've forgotten it, I'm the man that helped you find Durango that time he'd |
| 1:46.8 | despaired. Sure, of course you did, Sidewander. If it hadn't been for you, he'd never have found the old coat. Yes, sir. Oh, what's on your mind? Well, if you should just happen to moosey out here to bum spung, where Johnny, I think I could show you something |
| 2:01.3 | and make your eyes pop out all over your head. |
| 2:04.1 | Uh, Sidewinder, is this, uh, is this an insurance matter? Now, you don't think I'd be calling on you if it wasn't, do you? What's it all about? Well, I'll tell you when you get here. Well, now, Sidewander, I'll be waiting for you at Durango's Ranch, so old, Johnny. |
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