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CBS – The Great Detectives of Old Time Radio

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The great ones are back in action.

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United States

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The great ones are back in action.

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English


Episodes

Mr. Chameleon: Murder in the House of Torture (EP4350)

3/28/2024
Today’s Mystery: Mr. Chameleon is called in to investigate a series of bizarre murders committed in a phony funeral home. Original Radio Broadcast Date: May Read more ...

Duration:00:36:46

Yours Truly Johnny Dollar: The Silent Queen Matter, Episodes Three, Four, and Five (EP4345)

3/22/2024
Today’s Mystery: It turns out a murdered penny arcade owner was the long-thought-dead husband of a silent movie queen. That’s the first of many lies Johnny has to sort through to find the truth. Original Radio Broadcast Dates: October 31, November 1 and 2, 1956 Originating from Hollywood Starring: Bob Bailey as Johnny Dollar; Paula…

Duration:00:51:22

Mr. Chameleon: The Forbidden Marriage Murder Case (EP4344)

3/21/2024
Today’s Mystery: Mr. Chameleon investigates the murder of a young actress who was forbidden by her aunt and uncle to marry her older, scandal-plagued leading man.< Read more ...

Duration:00:40:31

Yours Truly Johnny Dollar: The Silent Queen Matter, Episodes One and Two (EP4342)

3/19/2024
Today’s Mystery: Johnny Dollar goes to Venice, California to investigate the murder of a penny arcade operator who named a silent movie star as his beneficiary. Original Radio Broadcast Dates: October 29 and 30, 1956 Originating from Hollywood Starring: Bob Bailey as Johnny Dollar; Paula Winslowe; Virginia Gregg; Vic Perrin; Paul Dubov; Frank Gerstle; John…

Duration:00:41:22

Yours Truly Johnny Dollar: The Phantom Chase Matter, Episodes Eight and Nine (EP4339)

3/15/2024
Today’s Mystery: Johnny and the wife of the man he’s pursuing find themselves stranded on an isolated island by fugitive embezzler. Original Radio Broadcast Dates: October 25 and 26, 1956 Originating from Hollywood Starring: Bob Bailey as Johnny Dollar; Michael Ann Barrett; Jack Edwards; Ben Wright; Virginia Gregg; Don Diamond; Forrest Lewis; Richard Crenna When…

Duration:00:42:38

Mr. Chameleon: The Picture on the Wall Murder Case (EP4338)

3/14/2024
Today’s Mystery: A philandering portrait painter is murdered. Original Radio Broadcast Date: May 11, 1949 Originating from New York City Starr Read more ...

Duration:00:38:38

Yours Truly Johnny Dollar: The Phantom Chase Matter, Episodes Six and Seven (EP4336)

3/12/2024
Today’s Mystery: Johnny wakes up in Barbados after being knocked out, and finds himself no closer to apprehending the junior partner of a New York investment firm who is accused of embezzling $120,000. Original Radio Broadcast Dates: October 22 and 24, 1956 Originating from Hollywood Starring: Bob Bailey as Johnny Dollar; Michael Ann Barrett; Jack…

Duration:00:48:01

Yours Truly Johnny Dollar: The Phantom Chase Matter, Episodes Three, Four, and Five (EP4333)

3/8/2024
Today’s Mystery: In New Orleans, a nasty informant has promised to take Johnny to an embezzler who made off with $120,000. Original Radio Broadcast Dates: October 17, 18, and 19, 1956 Originating from Hollywood Starring: Bob Bailey as Johnny Dollar; Marvin Miller; Junius Matthews; Herb Ellis; D. J. Thompson; Herb Butterfield; Tony Barrett; Barbara Eiler…

Duration:00:47:07

Mr. Chameleon: The Case of Murder and the Attractive Shoplifter (EP4332)

3/7/2024
Today’s Mystery: An attractive young shoplifter, who lives in a boarding house without a basement, is stabbed to death on a busy street. Original Radio Broa Read more ...

Duration:00:35:55

Yours Truly Johnny Dollar: The Phantom Chase Matter, Episodes One and Two (EP4330)

3/5/2024
Today’s Mystery: Johnny is sent on the trail of a partner in a Wall Street investment firm, who jumped bail after being charged with embezzling $120,000. Original Radio Broadcast Dates: October 15 and 16, 1956 Originated from Hollywood Starring: Bob Bailey as Johnny Dollar; Michael Ann Barrett; Jack Edwards; Ben Wright; Virginia Gregg; Don Diamond;…

Duration:00:39:16

Yours Truly Johnny Dollar: The Primrose Matter, Episodes Three, Four, and Five (EP4327)

3/1/2024
Today’s Mystery: Johnny gets into Primrose Camp, where he suspects two robbers are hiding out with $100,000 and finds the owners living in fear and being pushed around by a phony nephew. Original Radio Broadcast Dates: October 10, 11, and 12, 1956 Originated from Hollywood Starring: Bob Bailey as Johnny Dollar; Marvin Miller; Junius Matthews;…

Duration:00:46:16

Mr. Chameleon: The Case of the Target for Murder (EP4326)

2/29/2024
Today’s Mystery: A woman wearing a fortune in jewels is murdered after leaving a night club. Original Radio Broadcast Date: April 27, 1949 Originated Read more ...

Duration:00:35:33

Yours Truly Johnny Dollar: The Primrose Matter, Episodes One and Two (EP4324)

2/27/2024
Today’s Mystery: Johnny goes to Arizona in search of a gang of robbers who stole a $100,000 payroll and have already committed murder. Original Radio Broadcast Dates: October 8 and 9, 1956 Originating from Hollywood Starring: Bob Bailey as Johnny Dollar; Marvin Miller; Junius Matthews; Herb Ellis; D. J. Thompson; Herb Butterfield; Tony Barrett; Barbara…

Duration:00:46:53

Yours Truly Johnny Dollar: The Picture Postcard Matter, Episodes Three, Four, and Five (EP4321)

2/23/2024
Today’s Mystery: Johnny searches a quaint Swiss ski resort for $100,000 ski resort while trying to avoid being the next person murdered. Original Radio Broadcast Dates:October 3,4, and 5, 1956 Originated from Hollywood Starring: Bob Bailey as Johnny Dollar; Lucille Meredith; Vic Perrin; Forrest Lewis; Stan Jones; Ben Wright When making your travel plans, remember…

Duration:00:46:37

Mr. Chameleon: The Case of the Bewildering Bowery Body (EP4320)

2/22/2024
Today’s Mystery: A man is found in rags in the Bowery, but Chameleon finds evidence that the well-groomed man doesn’t belong there. Original Radio Bro Read more ...

Duration:00:34:44

Yours Truly Johnny Dollar: The Picture Postcard Matter, Episodes One and Two (EP4318)

2/20/2024
Today’s Mystery: Johnny goes to Zurich on the trail of $100,000 in stolen, uncut diamonds. Original Radio Broadcast Dates: October 1 and 2, 1956 Originating from Hollywood Starring: Bob Bailey as Johnny Dollar; Lucille Meredith; Vic Perrin; Forrest Lewis; Stan Jones; Ben Wright When making your travel plans, remember http://johnnydollarair.com Read more ...

Duration:00:43:00

Yours Truly Johnny Dollar: The Meg’s Palace Matter, Episodes Three, Four, and Five (EP4315)

2/16/2024
Today’s Mystery: After getting beat up outside of Meg’s place, Johnny is even more determined to find out who’s threatening to burn her out. Original Radio Broadcast Dates: September 26, 27, and 28, 1956 Originating from Hollywood Starring: Bob Bailey as Johnny Dollar; Virginia Gregg; Jack Kruschen; Byron Kane; Forrest Lewis; Bert Holland; Stan Jones;…

Duration:00:47:07

Mr. Chameleon: The Amazing Thomas and Blifton Murder Case (EP4314)

2/15/2024
Today’s Mystery: Two business partners send letters to the police alleging that the other is going to kill them. They’re found dead in their office, poisoned Read more ...

Duration:00:38:12

Yours Truly Johnny Dollar: The Meg’s Palace Matter, Episodes One and Two (EP4312)

2/13/2024
Today’s Mystery: Johnny goes to a small New England seaside town where the feisty owner of a rundown cafe has been threatened with having her place burnt down. Original Radio Broadcast Dates: September 24 and 25, 1956 Originating from Hollywood Starring: Bob Bailey as Johnny Dollar, Virginia Gregg, Jack Kruschen, Byron Kane, Forrest Lewis,Bert Holland,…

Duration:00:35:00

Yours Truly Johnny Dollar: The Imperfect Alibi Matter, Episodes Four and Five (EP4309)

2/9/2024
Today’s Mystery: Johnny digs through a string of lies and conflicting accounts in trying to solve the murder of a wealthy young executive. Original Radio Broadcast Dates: September 20 and 21, 1956 Originating from Hollywood Starring: Bob Bailey as Johnny Dollar; Virginia Gregg; Tony Barrett; Shirley Mitchell; Will Wright; Chester Stratton; Ted de Corsia; Barney Phillips;…

Duration:00:33:40