He's the man you call when you need it done -- no matter what "it" is. Freelance troubleshooter George Valentine is likely to catch absolutely any kind case from the silly to the sinister.Bob Bailey stars radio's jack-of-all-mysteries in sixteen exciting exploits from 1950. Virginia Gregg co-stars as Brooksie, along with Ken Christy as Lieutenant Johnson and Joseph Kearns as Caleb, the sardonic elevator attendant.Episodes Include: The Picture With A Black Frame 05-08-50; The Ant Hill 05-15...

Johnny has a way with the ladies, but will his last date be with death?For free trips and a fat fee, Johnny Dollar descends into cases of missing money and missing men. But, what can he do when the bodies are walled up, washed up, and fallen down? When the jewels and the paintings are fake? And, when everything from trucks to trout to widows are on the loose? He'd better bring his gun.This collection features Bob Bailey in 27 half hour episodes, including three two-part storylines. John De...

Bob Bailey stars as the dynamic Dollar as he faces fraud, fatalities, and phantom chases. He attends the inscrutable insured, including a doctor who won't see patients, a boxer who shouldn't step inside a ring, and a violinist who wouldn't play...and then couldn't be found. When people die of accidents that were on purpose, or of premeditated natural causes, Johnny brings the justice and the killers get caught.This 10-hour collection features 43 digitally restored and remastered episodes, ...

America's Fabulous Freelance Insurance Investigator faces cases of killing for vengeance and keeping silent for honor..."dead" men who won't stay down for long (or alive for much longer)...beneficiaries that can't be found and beautiful mixed up risk-takers who may be out on their last ledge. He pads his expense account in pursuit of stolen jewels, arsonists, crooked cops, and romance, all while he tries to solve matters of murder.With a versatile voice that projects just the right air of ...

Johnny Dollar was a freelance insurance investigator with an “action-packed expense account.” On radio each week from 1949 until 1962, he traveled the world for clients who would cover his expenses. From 1955 through 1956, Yours Truly, Johnny Dollar ran as a popular five-a-week 15-minute serial starring Bob Bailey. Enjoy these six five-part programs. The Lorcoe Diamond Matter Parts 1-5 11-07-55 through 11-11-55 * The Amy Bradshaw Matter Parts 1-5 11-21-55 through 11-25-55 * The Cronin Matt...

Wherever there's a scheme afoot, radio's fabulous freelance insurance investigator is on the job to stop it! Bob Bailey stars as Johnny Dollar, picking up the ringing telephone to take on cases of double indemnity and double cross, foul weather and foul play.Bailey is the definitive Dollar - the character's wry sense of humor fits the actor like a tailor-made suit. He's a man of keen analytical skills and good nature, a man who can use his fists in a tight spot without being an obnoxious "...

America's Fabulous Freelance Insurance Investigator had little patience for liars, and liked nothing better than females, fishing, and a free hand with an expense account. Bob Bailey's Johnny Dollar was skeptical without being cynical, sympathetic without being a sucker, and had a way of delivering a sarcastic remark with more sincerity than most detectives delivered straight talk.Join him for 10 action-packed digitally remastered five-part serials. From the ranch to the waterfront, from t...

Bob Bailey stars as detective George Valentine, a likable guy who is confident in his abilities and willing to give just about anything a shot. Frances Robinson gives life, and allure, to the character of Claire Brooks, George's girl (and girl Friday). Rounding out the regular trio is Lt. Riley, Valentine's reluctant right-hand man down at police headquarters—played to the hilt by Wally Maher with an endearing mix of frustration and admiration. Receiving urgent requests by mail each week, ...

Got a problem? Here's your solution! It's Bob Bailey as troubleshooter-for-hire George Valentine. This man of many talents will take on just about any job…for a price.Frances Robinson co-stars as Brooksie, with Wally Maher as Lieutenant Riley. They stick by George's side as he deals with clients who run the gamut from ruthless to ridiculous. Gangsters, cowgirls, painters, and beauties write George full details about cases of blackmail, swindles, missing persons, and murder in sixteen actio...

"If the job's too tough for you to handle, you've got a job for me."Whatever your problem, he's the solution! George Valentine is sardonic yet sympathetic as he solves mysteries, unravels crises, and gets to the bottom of whatever's complicating the lives of his paid-up clients.Bob Bailey made his first big impression on radio audiences in this series of tightly-packed, thought-provoking thrillers! Here are sixteen of his most fascinating exploits, with Virginia Gregg co-starring as Claire...

Six voices, but just one larger-than-life attitude! The "man with the action packed expense account" is back in action in 26 thrilling episodes.Charles Russell, Edmund O'Brien, John Lund, Bob Readick, Mandel Kramer, and of course Bob Bailey star as America's Fabulous Freelance Insurance Investigator.Episodes Include: Charles Russell: The Robert Perry Case 03-04-49; The Prize Hog 08-21-49; Edmund O'Brien: The Dead First Helpers 04-11-50; The Nora Faulkner Matters 11-18-50; John Lund: The En...

Insurance investigator Johnny Dollar was a man of contradictions. He was tough and compassionate, sardonic and thoughtful. You never knew quite what he might do to solve a case -- but you always knew he'd get it done!You also knew that he'd be supported by many of the greatest radio performers ever to haunt "Radio Row": Virginia Gregg, Howard McNear, Lurene Tuttle, Joseph Kearns, John Dehner, Stacy Harris…even Vincent Price!Bob Bailey stars as Johnny for five fascinating five-part serial a...