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Detectives on the Air

Detectives on the Air: Classic Radio Sleuths from the Golden AgeStep into the world of shadowy alleys, smoky offices, and cunning criminals with Detectives on the Air—your portal to the greatest detective dramas from the golden age of radio. Join iconic sleuths like Johnny Dollar, Richard Diamond, Philip Marlowe, Philo Vance, and more as they solve thrilling mysteries and navigate the noir landscapes of classic crime. Each episode brings you a timeless tale of intrigue, suspense, and old-time

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29:28

Who Took the Taxis for a Ride?

Detectives on the Air ·

2024/10/27

In the classic episode “Who Took the Taxis for a Ride?” from Yours Truly, Johnny Dollar, Charles Russell stars as Johnny Dollar, the clever and quick-witted insurance investigator who tracks down missing vehicles and uncovers a web of deception. The story opens with Dollar investigating the disappearance of a dozen taxis, only to discover their connection to a priceless artifact known as the “Scarlet Madonna.” As the plot unfolds, listeners are introduced to “Fat Stuff,” a character inspired by

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29:25

The Case of Barton Drake

Detectives on the Air ·

2024/10/18

In “The Case of Barton Drake,” Johnny Dollar is tasked with tracking down Barton Drake, a man who disappeared seven years ago and is on the verge of being declared legally dead. As the clock ticks towards Drake’s official demise, Johnny follows a lead that places Drake at a prize fight in New York, setting the stage for a thrilling pursuit. What starts as a case to prevent a $30,000 insurance payout turns into a web of deception, a mysterious grandmother, and a high-stakes boat chase. Join Johnny as

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29:04

The Case of the Hundred Thousand Dollar Legs

Detectives on the Air ·

2024/10/11

In this intriguing episode of Yours Truly, Johnny Dollar, originally airing on April 15, 1949, freelance insurance investigator Johnny Dollar heads to Hollywood for a unique assignment: to protect the $100,000 insurance policy on a movie star’s legs. What starts as a straightforward bodyguard job quickly turns into a murder investigation when the star, Marilyn Major, is found dead, her famous legs intact but her life tragically cut short. Johnny is thrust into a web of deception and danger,

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29:33

The Stolen Portrait of the Duke of Massen

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2024/10/07

In this thrilling episode of Yours Truly, Johnny Dollar, Johnny Dollar heads to post-war London to solve a high-stakes art theft. The priceless portrait of the Duke of Massen has disappeared, and Johnny is tasked with recovering it. What begins as a simple case of stolen art quickly spirals into a dangerous investigation filled with murder, smuggling, and deception. As Johnny navigates London’s criminal underworld, he must outsmart a group of dangerous criminals and untangle a web of intrigue to

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29:33

The Milford Brooks III Matter: A Million-Dollar Mystery

Detectives on the Air ·

2024/09/29

In this intriguing episode of “Yours Truly, Johnny Dollar,” Johnny investigates a case that revolves around a seemingly wealthy man named Milford Brooks III, who has taken out a $2 million insurance policy with a unique clause: it pays out in full in the event of suicide. When Milford Brooks suddenly disappears, Johnny Dollar is hired to get to the bottom of things, but he quickly discovers that there’s more to this mystery than meets the eye. What begins as a routine insurance investigation soon

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29:31

Murder Is a Merry-Go-Round: Carnival of Death

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2024/09/25

In this thrilling episode of “Yours Truly, Johnny Dollar,” freelance insurance investigator Johnny Dollar is tasked with looking into a series of mysterious accidents at the Funfair and Weatherly Carnival Shows. These “accidents” have been leaving a trail of injured victims and hefty insurance claims, and it’s up to Johnny to find out whether foul play is involved. As he digs deeper into the chaotic world of carnivals, Johnny finds himself caught in a dangerous game of cat and mouse, with everyone

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29:33

The Robert Perry Case: Explosive Motives and...

Detectives on the Air ·

2024/09/22

In this suspenseful episode of Yours Truly, Johnny Dollar, insurance investigator Johnny Dollar is assigned to protect businessman Robert Perry, but things quickly go wrong when Perry is blown to pieces shortly after Johnny arrives. With a beautiful but unfaithful wife, secretive business dealings, and explosive danger lurking at every turn, Johnny must navigate a tangled web of deceit and danger to uncover the truth. Originally aired on March 4, 1949, this episode delivers intrigue, mystery, and

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29:14

The Slow Boat from China: Johnny Dollar's Singapore...

Detectives on the Air ·

2024/09/17

In this thrilling episode of Yours Truly, Johnny Dollar, Johnny sets sail for Singapore to expedite a shipment of tin, only to find himself entangled in a web of mystery. Everyone is searching for a mysterious "it," but what could it be? With a cast of suspicious characters, including a villain who could be Sydney Greenstreet's double, this adventure takes Johnny on a wild ride through intrigue and danger. Originally aired on February 25, 1949, this episode showcases the quick wit and fearless

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29:33

The Parakoff Policy: Johnny Dollar's First Case of...

Detectives on the Air ·

2024/09/16

In this inaugural episode of Yours Truly, Johnny Dollar, Johnny tackles "The Parakoff Policy" case, filled with mystery, murder, and deception. A routine insurance investigation quickly spirals into a web of intrigue involving a seductive widow, a pair of crooked cops, and a deadly motive. Originally airing on February 18, 1949, this episode marks Johnny Dollar's first appearance as the "man with the action-packed expense account." Follow along as Johnny unravels the truth behind the Parakoff

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