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May 30
34m 59s

Yours Truly Johnny Dollar: The Time and ...

Adam Graham|Old Time Radio Detective Host
About this episode
Today's Mystery: Johnny goes to the Caribbean to locate a well-insured man who has disappeared and finds intrigue on a boat to Jamaica.

Original Radio Broadcast Date: February 16, 1958

Originated from Hollywood

Starring: Bob Bailey as Johnny Dollar; Virginia Gregg; Tony Barrett; Lawrence Dobkin; Herb Ellis; Frank Nelson; Ben Wright

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