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, ...

From the show called “the best of the best of radio’s golden age” come these six suspenseful episodes of Johnny Dollar’s far-flung private investigations, starring Bob Bailey in thirty quarter-hour episodes.First heard on network radio in 1948, Yours Truly, Johnny Dollar chronicled the adventures of freelance insurance investigator Johnny Dollar, “the man with the action-packed expense account.” For fifteen years, it was one of the most popular detective shows on the air, ...

He'd rather use his head than his fists or a gun, but sometimes you can't be too choosy! Bob Bailey stars as freelance investigator George Valentine, roaming postwar California in search of adventure, mystery, and more!Wally Maher plays his contrary police contact Lieutenant Riley, alongside many of radio's usual suspects: Joseph Kearns, Gloria Blondell, Howard McNear, Virginia Gregg, Larry Dobkin, Lurene Tuttle, and more.Come listen to 16 digitally restored and remastered episodes of this...

Missing wife or wandering husband? Stray body cluttering up the place? Whatever complications you need settled, whatever help you need...Let George Do It!The unpredictable adventures of freelance troubleshooter George Valentine entertained West Coast audiences for nearly a decade. Bob Bailey delivers a definitive performance in the title role, with able support from Frances Robinson as Brooksie, Eddie Firestone as Sonny, Wally Maher as Lieutenant Riley, and Joe Kearns as Caleb the Elevator...

In 1991 the world recoiled from a shocking videotape showing white Los Angeles police officers brutally beating a black man caught speeding on the freeway. A jury’s failure to convict them of excessive use of force triggered the worst urban rioting in U.S. history. A year later, a federal jury looking at the same facts found two officers guilty of violating Rodney King’s civil rights while exonerating two others. Twenty-five years later, Moral Uncertainty tells the story fo...

Paul Whitehouse and fishing expert John Bailey celebrate the timeless joy of fishing.Paul Whitehouse and John Bailey have been devout fishermen for longer than they care to remember. A hobby, past time or sport – call it what you want – they have felt the pull of the water ever since they were kids and have never missed the chance to set up on the bank and try their luck.In this wonderful book, the two fishermen collaborate to celebrate the rich tapestry th...

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...