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The Great Detectives of Old Time Radio| Daily Mystery Dramas

Yours Truly Johnny Dollar: The Twin Trouble Matter (EP4995)

The Great Detectives of Old Time Radio| Daily Mystery Dramas

Adam Graham

Performing Arts, Drama, Fiction, Arts

4.42K Ratings

🗓️ 12 June 2026

⏱️ 24 minutes

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Summary

Today's Mystery: Johnny Dollar is asked to protect a respected New Jersey stockbroker whose past involvement in a fraudulent securities scheme has made him the target of blackmail. When the ex-convict behind the threat demands a fortune in exchange for silence, Johnny finds himself racing to stop a deadly trap before it destroys an innocent family.

Original Radio Broadcast Date: May 17, 1959

Originated from Hollywood

Stars: Bob Bailey as Johnny Dollar.Also starring G. Stanley Jones, Alan Reed, and Frank Gerstle. Written, produced, and directed by Jack Johnstone.

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0:00.0

The Welcome to the great detectives of Old Time Radio.

0:34.4

From Boise, Idaho, this is your host, Adam Graham. In a moment, we're going to bring you

0:41.1

this week's episode of yours truly, Johnny Dollar. But first, I want to encourage you if you're

0:47.5

enjoying the podcast, please follow us using your favorite podcast software. And remember when making your travel plans, check Johnny Dollarair.com.

0:58.5

First, Johnny Dollar.air.com is a priceline affiliate link.

1:02.9

So part of your purchase price supports the great detectives of old time radio at no additional cost to use.

1:10.2

So remember when making your travel plans,

1:12.6

check Johnny Dollar Air.com first. But now, from May the 17th, 1959, here is the Twin Trouble

1:24.2

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

1:28.5

Johnny Dollar.

1:34.2

Johnny, this is George Reed.

1:36.2

Well, hi-ah, George.

1:37.4

What's troubling Floyd to England this time?

1:39.1

Johnny, one of our clients, only quite frankly, he's far more than just a client.

1:43.3

Oh?

1:43.7

Yes, his life is being threatened. Oh, George, you know I hate these bodyguard assignments. Every time I handle one of them, it ends up with my own life being in danger. I fully realize that... Yeah, one of these days, my luck may run out. Oh, heaven forbid. Nonetheless, Johnny... If somebody needs protection, why don't you just call in the police? Well, there are certain, well, confidential aspects of this case that...

2:05.2

Well, if any sort of publicity can be avoided...

2:08.0

Johnny, if it can any way help to minimize the danger to yourself, I'll gladly go along with you on this one.

2:13.9

You... You mean literally, physically go along with me?

2:34.2

Yes. Well, now, George, that's not the way I usually like to work. I know, but as I told you, this involves a man who is more than just a client. Yeah? Just what does that mean? It's my brother, Johnny. My own brother. Oh. Yes. Okay, George. I'll be able to see you.

2:43.7

Bob Bailey, in the exciting adventures of a man with the action-packed expense account.

2:48.8

America's fabulous freelance insurance investigator.

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