Old Time Radio Shows

Bob Bailey , Radio Voice of Johnny Dollar If there was any one show which proved just how great Golden Age Radio could be, it was Yours Truly, Johnny Dollar . The stories about "the man with the action-packed expense account" became historically important because of a scheduling fluke which made Johnny Dollar the second-to-last broadcast of the Golden Age on September 30, 1962 (followed by the last broadcast of Suspense ). Although it is ultimately a matter of opinion, it is safe to say that Johnny Dollar was not "the best" show of the era or even the best detective show. In a genre which had become increasingly predictable and formulaic, the fabulous freelance insurance investigator brought a refreshing, almost cheery take on the sometimes seedy and noir -ish world of the Private Eye . During the period when Network Radio was losing popularity and sponsor support, Johnny Dollar explored new and different ways to deliver stories to the audience. ...

Is Santa Claus a Suspect?  Are your Christmas Cookies Safe?  Listen to the Gumshoe Christmas and find out! Detective Christmas Collection/Gumshoe Christmas Collection - Crime never takes a hoilday and neither do our favorite old time radio detective. Crime never takes a holiday, and neither do our favorite ols time radio Radio Detectives . That doesn't mean they won't find time for some holiday cheer in between the bullets and bad guys. On The Falcon , a stolen fur coat is a Christmas present that leads to murder. What? No murder? Boston Blackie breaks up a jewelry store robbery , and almost gets in too deep himself, much to the delight of Inspector Farraday. Casey, Crime Photographer and ace reporter Ann Miller are Xmas shopping and see what appears to be a crime, but it is a frame up that could end them! The next year they cover a mysterious benefactor who gives out Christmas money on Bum Blvd. The events begin to melt even Casey's tough newspaper heart......