• Tuesday Night Detectives - Yours Truly, Johnny Dollar (The Ghost to Ghost Matter) & Casey, Crime Photographer (Witchcraft)

  • Oct 21 2024
  • Length: 55 mins
  • Podcast

Tuesday Night Detectives - Yours Truly, Johnny Dollar (The Ghost to Ghost Matter) & Casey, Crime Photographer (Witchcraft)

  • Summary

  • In this week's "Tuesday Night Detectives" on Vintage Classic Radio, we delve into the intriguing world of sleuthing with two classic radio detective stories. First up, we feature "Yours Truly, Johnny Dollar" in the episode titled "The Ghost to Ghost Matter" originally broadcasted on May 18th, 1958. In this suspenseful episode, the freelance insurance investigator, Johnny Dollar, played by Bob Bailey, tackles a case involving a haunted house that is causing its owner's insurance policy to skyrocket. As Johnny digs deeper, he uncovers a plot involving insurance fraud. The episode also stars Virginia Gregg as Helen, an insightful local who aids Johnny in solving they mystery. Supporting roles are filled by the talented Parker Baer and Howard McNear, who bring depth and intrigue to this ghostly narrative.

    Following that, we turn back the clock to February 19th, 1948, for "Casey, Crime Photographer" in the episode, "Witchcraft". Staats Cotsworth stars as Casey, a crime photographer who finds himself embroiled in a peculiar case when a superstitious belief in witchcraft becomes the central theme of a murder investigation. The plot thickens when Casey uses his camera to not only capture images but to also reveal hidden truths behind the town's eerie occurrences. John Gibson plays Ethelbert, the bartender who provides Casey with tips and insights, while Jan Miner plays Ann Williams, Casey's resourceful colleague who aids in the investigation. The episode is a gripping mix of mystery and the supernatural, showcasing how fear can play a powerful role in a community's psyche.

    Together, these episodes off a night of thrilling mysteries and a must-listen for fans of classic detective radio dramas, presented by Vintage Classic Radio.

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