The Great Detectives Present Yours Truly Johnny Dollar (Old Time Radio)

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The Great Detectives Present Yours Truly Johnny Dollar (Old Time Radio)

Show Notes

Today's Mystery: Johnny's called in to determine whether a theatrical producer died of natural causes or was murdered.

Original Radio Broadcast Date:August 24, 1958

Originated from Hollywood

Stars: Bob Bailey as Johnny Dollar.Virginia Gregg, Bartlett Robinson, Marvin Miller, Junius Matthews

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