Yours Truly Johnny Dollar: The Village of Virtue Matter (EP4779)

The Great Detectives of Old Time Radio| Daily Mystery Dramas

Adam Graham

Performing Arts, Drama, Fiction, Arts

4.6 • 1.8K Ratings

🗓️ 15 August 2025

⏱️ 32 minutes

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Summary

Today's Mystery: Johnny is sent to investigate a series of thefts near a small South Carolina village that have endangered the peace between a colony of ex-mobsters and the locals.

Original Radio Broadcast Date: April 27, 1958

Originating from Hollywood

Starring: Bob Bailey as Johnny Dollar; Frank Nelson; Billy Halop; Jack Kruschen; Peter Leeds; Gil Stratton; Will Wright

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0:00.0	The Welcome to the great detectives of old time radio from Boise, Idaho. This is your host, Adam Graham.
0:38.8	In a moment, we're going to bring you this week's episode of yours truly Johnny Dollar.
0:44.6	But first, I do want to encourage you, if you're enjoying the podcast, please follow us using
0:50.7	your favorite podcast software.
0:53.8	Also, as you're making your travel plans, remember
0:56.7	Johnny Dollarair.com. Johnny Dollar.com is our price line affiliate link. So when you purchase
1:04.0	through there, part of your purchase price benefits the great detectives of old time radio
1:09.5	at no additional cost to use.
1:11.8	So remember when making your travel plans, check Johnny Dollarair.com first.
1:16.9	Now from April 27, 1958, here is the Village of Virtue Matter.
1:26.6	From Hollywood, it's time now for...
1:33.3	Johnny Dollar.
1:34.7	Then Orloff, Mr. Dollar, at Continental Insurance Company in New York.
1:38.2	Oh, yes, Mr. Orloff.
1:39.3	What can I do for you?
1:40.5	Did you ever hear of a place called Virtue?
1:43.3	Are you kidding?
1:44.3	I'm very serious. Oh, wait a minute. Virtue? Are you kidding? I'm very serious.
1:45.4	Wait a minute.
1:46.6	Virtue, South Carolina?
1:48.1	That's right.
1:49.0	You, uh, want me to go down there?
	...

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