1001 RADIO DAYS

1001 RADIO DAYS Show Notes – “The Man Who Worked Himself to Death Matter” & “The Village Scene Matter (The Missing Masterpiece)” Yours Truly, Johnny Dollar – Edmund O’Brien Era THE MAN WHO WORKED HIMSELF TO DEATH MATTER A Relentless Worker, a Sudden Collapse, and a Ledger Full of Trouble Johnny Dollar is assigned to investigate the death of a man whose reputation for tireless work bordered on obsession. When he collapses unexpectedly, the insurance company suspects more than exhaustion. Dollar’

1001 RADIO DAYS Show Notes – “The Gravedigger’s Spade Matter” & “The Archeologist Matter” Yours Truly, Johnny Dollar (Double Feature) THE GRAVEDIGGER’S SPADE MATTER A Missing Tool, a Disturbed Grave, and a Secret Someone Tried to Bury Forever Johnny Dollar is called in when a routine cemetery inventory reveals something deeply unsettling: a gravedigger’s spade has gone missing, and one of the graves shows signs of tampering. What begins as a simple insurance inquiry quickly turns into a chillin

1001 RADIO DAYS Show Notes – “Death Takes a Working Day” & “The SS Malay Trader Matter” Yours Truly, Johnny Dollar (Double Feature) DEATH TAKES A WORKING DAY In this tense and tightly wound Johnny Dollar mystery, the “man with the action‑packed expense account” is called in when a seemingly ordinary workday turns deadly. A man collapses under suspicious circumstances, and what first appears to be a tragic accident quickly reveals layers of motive, opportunity, and quiet deception. Johnny’s inve

⭐ 1001 RADIO DAYS Yours Truly, Johnny Dollar THE SELLKOF SEQUEL MATTER Broadcast: October 1956 Star: Bob Bailey Format: 5‑Part Serial ⭐ Episode Summary (Spoiler‑Safe) Johnny Dollar is sent to New York to investigate the suspicious death of Otto Sellkof, a wealthy importer whose life insurance claim has raised more questions than answers. Sellkof’s business dealings were tangled, his associates were nervous, and his death — officially ruled accidental — doesn’t sit right with the insurance co

⭐ YOURS TRULY, JOHNNY DOLLAR THE MERRILL KENT MATTER Show Notes for 1001 Radio Days – Edmund O’Brien Era Broadcast Context: During Edmund O’Brien’s tenure (1950–1952), Yours Truly, Johnny Dollar leaned harder into noir sensibilities—tougher dialogue, grittier pacing, and a more hard‑boiled Johnny. The Merrill Kent Matter fits squarely into that mold: a missing man, a worried wife, and an insurance policy that doesn’t add up. Story Summary: Johnny is assigned to investigate the disappearanc

⭐ YOURS TRULY, JOHNNY DOLLAR THE KILLER KIN MATTER Show Notes for 1001 Radio Days – Bob Bailey Era Broadcast Context: During Bob Bailey’s run, Yours Truly, Johnny Dollar reached its peak: sharper writing, deeper character work, and mysteries that leaned into human motives rather than mechanical plot twists. The Killer Kin Matter is a prime example — a tense, emotionally charged case built around family loyalty, buried secrets, and the dangerous lengths people will go to protect their own.

⭐ YOURS TRULY, JOHNNY DOLLAR THE TWISTED TWIN MATTER Show Notes for 1001 Radio Days – Bob Bailey Era Broadcast Context: Bob Bailey’s run transformed Yours Truly, Johnny Dollar into radio’s most sophisticated detective drama. The Twisted Twin Matter is a standout from the later half of his tenure — a tight, psychological mystery built around identity, inheritance, and the dangerous rivalry between two brothers who share a face but not a conscience. Story Summary: Johnny is sent to investiga

For more Yours Truly Johnny Dollar catch 1001 Radio Crime Solvers Sun (12pm ET, Wed 4pm ET, Fri 4pm ET) (Same as 1001 Radio Days). The Voodoo Matter In this atmospheric Caribbean-set case, Johnny Dollar is dispatched to investigate a series of strange events surrounding an insured man who believes he’s been targeted by a curse. What begins as a routine inquiry into a life‑insurance policy quickly turns into a tangle of fear, superstition, and manipulation. Johnny arrives to find a community divi

June 17th, 1944 Muroc CA Guests Bing Crosby, Gary Cooper, Anne Miller and Sept 30, 1944 Jam Session The September 30, 1944, episode of the “Command Performance” radio show, featuring Don Wilson, Deanna Durbin, Jack Benny, Martha Tilton, Tommy Dorsey, Count Basie, Buddy Rich, Illinois Jacquet, Lionel Hampton, Artie Shaw, Ed McKinney, Ziggy Elman, Les Paul, Ginger Rogers, and James Cagney:

Broadway Is My Beat was a gritty radio crime drama that aired on CBS from 1949 to 1954. It followed the investigations of Detective Danny Clover (most notably played by Larry Thor), a world-weary NYPD homicide detective working Manhattan’s "Great White Way"—the lonesomest, most violent, and gaudiest mile in the world. The show was famous for its stylized, noir-inspired dialogue and immersive sound design that recreated the bustling atmosphere of Times Square. Episode Summaries The Joe Quito Murd

Join host Gizelle Erickson every Monday, Wednesday and Friday at 4pm ET at 1001 Ghost, Chiller & Lovecraft Podcast as she introduces the nuances of every episode of America's favorite vigilante radio serial 'The Shadow' as Lamont Cranston and his sexy sidekick Margot Lane bring all the lowlifes and sleazeballs who never thought they would be punished to justice. Take the Shadow challenge and listen to the first five episodes like I did to really get an understanding of the show and you'll be a f

Johnny goes to California to investigate a $65,000 claim on a racehorse who was injured and had to be destroyed. 5 PARTS Original Radio Broadcast Dates: January 23 and 24, 1956 Originated from Hollywood Stars: Bob Bailey as Johnny Dollar.Barbara Fuller, Barbara Eiler, Herb Butterfield, John Stephenson, Parley Baer, Will Wright, Bob Bruce, Forrest Lewis