Yours Truly,Johnny Dollar-Old Time Radio
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"Yours Truly, Johnny Dollar" is a classic American radio drama series that originally aired from 1949 to 1962. It is often considered one of the best and longest-running detective shows in the history of old-time radio. Created by writer Jack Johnstone, the series followed the adventures of Johnny Dollar, an insurance investigator known for his dedication to solving insurance-related cases and his distinctive catchphrase, "Yours Truly, Johnny Dollar."The show typically featured a format known as the "expense account" format, where Johnny Dollar was portrayed as a freelance insurance investigator. Each episode began with Johnny receiving a phone call from an insurance company, assigning him to investigate a suspicious insurance claim or loss. He was then sent to various locations across the United States (and sometimes abroad) to unravel the mysteries surrounding the claims.One unique aspect of the show was its narrative structure. Johnny Dollar's investigations were presented in a flas