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The Great Detectives of Old Time Radio| Daily Mystery Dramas

Yours Truly Johnny Dollar: The Hollywood Mystery Matter (EP4915)

The Great Detectives of Old Time Radio| Daily Mystery Dramas

Adam Graham

Fiction, Arts, Drama, Performing Arts

4.42K Ratings

🗓️ 20 February 2026

⏱️ 33 minutes

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Summary

Today's Mystery: Johnny searches for a missing embezzler who called Johnny and let him know he was in Hollywood.

Original Radio Broadcast Date: January 4, 1959

Originated from Hollywood

Stars: Bob Bailey as Johnny Dollar.Virginia Gregg, Jeanne Tatum, Parley Baer, Forrest Lewis,
Junius Matthews, Frank Gerstle

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Transcript

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0:00.0

The Welcome to the great detectives of old-time radio from Boise, Idaho.

0:35.4

This is your host, Adam Graham.

0:38.2

In a moment, we're going to bring you this week's episode of Yours Truly Johnny Dollar.

0:44.4

But first, I do want to encourage you, if you are enjoying this podcast, please follow us using your favorite podcast software.

0:53.0

And a reminder, as you're making your travel plans, remember, Johnny Dollarair.com.

0:58.9

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1:03.1

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1:08.9

cost to you.

1:09.8

So remember when making your travel plans, check

1:12.8

Johnny Dollar Air.com first. But now, from January 4th, 1959, here is the Hollywood Mystery Matter.

1:23.5

From Hollywood, it's time now for...

1:30.3

Johnny Dollar.

1:31.9

Mr. Dollar, my name is Parley Barron. I'm calling from Hollywood.

1:36.1

Hollywood? What insurance company, Mr. Barron?

1:38.6

None. You handle all investigations for Eastern Liability and Trust.

1:43.0

Yeah, I guess I do.

1:44.2

Well, I am sure that they'll be calling you in shortly.

1:47.4

What about, sir?

1:48.2

A little matter of embezzlement.

1:50.2

Oh.

1:51.0

Nearly $10,000 that's been stolen from the Berkeley Furniture Manufacturing Company there in Hartford.

1:57.1

You're connected with Berkeley furniture?

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