The Great Detectives Present Yours Truly Johnny Dollar (Old Time Radio)
Adam Graham Radio Detective PodcastListen to the adventures of that man with the action-packed account, Yours Truly Johnny Dollar. From 1949-62, the freelance insurance investigator relayed his adventures to the golden age of radio listeners via his action-packed account. In one of the longest-running old-time radio mystery detective programs.Six actors played Johnny Dollar. Currently, we're posting episodes starring Bob Bailey, th... more
| Publishes | Weekly | Episodes | 699 | Founded | 15 years ago |
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| Number of Listeners | Categories | FictionArtsPerforming ArtsDrama | |||
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Today's Mystery: Johnny takes a nationwide dash to escape Durango Laramie Dalheart and avoid a foced marriage.
Original Radio Broadcast Date: April 19, 1959
Originated from Hollywood
Stars: Bob Bailey as Johnny Dollar, Virginia Gregg, Jeanne Tatum... more
Today's Mystery: Johnny is summoned to Bum Spung, Oklahhoma by a friend of Durango Laramie's.
Original Radio Broadcast Date: April 12, 1959
Originated from Hollywood
Stars: Bob Bailey as Johnny Dollar. Virginia Gregg, Junius Matthews, G. Stanley J... more
Today's Mystery: On a tip from his informant, Smokey, Johnny travels to San Francisco to investigate a fire everyone insists was an accident.
Original Radio Broadcast Date: April 12,. 1959
Originated from Hollywood
Stars: Bob Bailey as Johnny Doll... more
Today's Mystery: Johnny is called by a boy in New England who helped solve a case to report he's the only witness to a murder.
Original Radio Broadcast Date: March 29, 1959
Originated from Hollywood
Stars: Bob Bailey as Johnny Dollar.Virginia Greg... more
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The actual Johnny Dollar show itself is really good. Good quality and plot. However the commentary before and after the show takes a lot of time and frankly is quite annoying. The voice of the commentator is very annoying and the commentary he gives is second-rate.
Apple Podcasts4AceOfSpades1C
United States2 months ago - Enjoyable
Perhaps my favorite podcast!
Apple Podcasts5Apple since 1987United States2 months ago - The voice of Adam
I enjoy Adam’s compilations of OTR episodes; but sorry dood, Adam’s voice is not fun to listen to. And the intro music is clown car music. Just stinking play the episodes and call it a day.
Apple Podcasts3elektronika7United States6 months ago - My #1 Podcast
This is by far my #1 podcast! I am a huge fan of classic radio drama shows and Yours Truly is my favorite. I listen while driving, I listening while doing dishes, I listen next to the fireplace in the winter and I even go to sleep with it playing.
Adam - thank you for putting this together week after week!
Apple Podcasts5thejonreinerUnited States9 months ago - Adam is the best!
Years ago, I enjoyed listening to the SiriusXM old-time radio channel when driving. I found the old dramas to be good company on long drives. I no longer need to drive as much, but still found these old dramas great company when going on my walks, and was happy to find this channel on a podcast format. Adam is truly exceptional in this genre, my family now does a great impression of his “Welcome back” when he starts his post- show, which is a great tribute! I now follow his Patreon, well worth s... more
Apple Podcasts5Terry from Saskatchewan
Canadaa year ago
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This show curates classic detective radio dramas centered on a fearless insurance investigator who solves complex cases in postwar America. Episodes blend puzzle-solving, sharp narration, and situational humor, with host commentary that situates each mystery in its era and highlights production context, sponsors, and episode structure. Listeners can expect multi-part arcs, era-appropriate adverts, and a steady cadence of storytelling anchored by a recognizable host voice. A notable strength is the host's consistent framing and recruitment of archival material, which helps newcomers and longtime fans appreciate the genre's storytelling conventions while maintaining broad accessibility for modern audiences.
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1. Durango Laramie Delhart
2. Carleton Young
3. Virginia Gregg
4. Larry Thor
5. Vic Perrin
6. Florence Wolcott
7. Vincent Price
8. Dylan Thuras
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