Category: CBS

Karl Swenson

Today’s Mystery:

A young wealthy man who just married a woman after a two-week romance is murdered.

Original Radio Broadcast Date: July 13, 1949

Originating from New York City

Starring: Karl Swenson as Mister Chameleon

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CBS, OTR Detective, Podcast, Yours Truly Johnny Dollar

Yours Truly Johnny Dollar: The Ellen Dear Matter (EP4387)

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Bob Bailey

Today’s Mystery:

Set sail on a treacherous journey with Johnny Dollar, the man with the action-packed expense account, as he embarks on a mission to safeguard a fortune in jewels. The sleek motor cruiser Ellen Dear carries a cargo worth over $300,000, but disaster strikes when the yacht sinks in deep waters.

Original Radio Broadcast Date: January 6, 1957

Originated from Hollywood

Starring: Bob Bailey as Johnny Dollar,Virginia Gregg, Lawrence Dobkin, Howard McNear, Jay Novello, Jack Edwards, Barney Phillips, Raymond Burr

The tragedy of Andrea Doria

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CBS, Keen and Company, Mr. Chameleon, OTR Detective, Podcast

Mr. Chameleon: The Ailing Wife Murder Case (EP4386)

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Karl Swenson

Today’s Mystery:

Are you ready to crack the case with Mister Chameleon? In this week’s suspenseful episode, a seemingly devoted husband is found dead, and the suspects are closer to home than you’d think. With a failed business, an ailing wife, and a love affair that could be the motive for murder, it’s up to Mister Chameleon to untangle the web of lies. Will he find the killer before the trail goes cold?

Original Radio Broadcast Date: July 6, 1949

Originating from New York City

Starring: Karl Swenson as Mister Chameleon

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CBS, OTR Detective, Podcast, Yours Truly Johnny Dollar

Yours Truly Johnny Dollar: The Squared Circle Matter (EP4381)

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Bob Bailey

Today’s Mystery:

Johnny goes to Joplin, Missouri to investigate an insurance agent’s suspicious about an insured boxer.

Original Radio Broadcast Date: December 30, 1956

Originating from Hollywood

Starring: Bob Bailey as Johnny Dollar; Harry Bartell; Herb Ellis; Vic Perrin; Jack Kruschen; Les Tremayne; Lawrence Dobkin

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Mr. Chameleon: The Case of the Conceited Murderer (EP4380)

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Karl Swenson

Today’s Mystery:

A famous photographer is murdered.

Original Radio Broadcast Date: June 29, 1949

Originated from New York City

Starring: Karl Swenson as Mister Chameleon

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CBS, OTR Detective, Podcast, Yours Truly Johnny Dollar

Yours Truly Johnny Dollar: The Rasmussen Matter (EP4375)

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Bob Bailey

Today’s Mystery:

Johnny searches Los Angeles for the widow of an insured man who died in Malaya, and whose father-in-law desperately wants to meet her.

Original Radio Broadcast Dates: December 16, 1956

Originating from Hollywood

Starring: Bob Bailey as Johnny Dollar; Virginia Gregg; Jeanne Tatum; Eric Snowden; Roy Glenn; Will Wright; Frank Nelson; Jack Kruschen

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CBS, Keen and Company, Mr. Chameleon, OTR Detective, Podcast

Mr. Chameleon: The Bizarre Motive Murder Case (EP4374)

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Karl Swenson

Today’s Mystery:

The fiancée of a classical musician is murdered while at a concert.

Original Radio Broadcast Date: June 22, 1949

Originated from New York City

Starring: Karl Swenson as Mister Chameleon

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CBS, OTR Detective, Podcast, Thin Man

Thin Man: The Case of the Moon Murder (EP4372)

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Claudia Morgan
Today’s Mystery:

Nick and Nora are hoping for romance under a full moon. Instead, they stumble across a dead man being buried in the middle of the street.

Original Radio Broadcast Date: November 25, 1945

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Originating in New York:

Starring: Les Tremayne as Nick Charles; Claudia Morgan as Nora Charles; Larry Haines

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CBS, OTR Detective, Podcast, Yours Truly Johnny Dollar

Yours Truly Johnny Dollar: The Burning Carr Matter (EP4369)

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Bob Bailey

Today’s Mystery:

Johnny goes to Sarasota to investigate a series of fires at lumber yards, and finds himself investigating a murder.

Original Radio Broadcast Dates: December 9, 1956

Originating from Hollywood

Starring: Bob Bailey as Johnny Dollar; Virginia Gregg; Parley Baer; Vic Perrin; Bob Bruce; Harry Bartell; Vivi Janiss; Tony Barrett; Junius Matthews

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Mr. Chameleon: The Roof Garden Murder Case (EP4368)

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Karl Swenson

Today’s Mystery:

A woman is pushed off the roof of an eighteen-story building.

Original Radio Broadcast Date: June 15, 1949

Originated from New York City

Starring: Karl Swenson as Mister Chameleon

Information from Kootenai County on Clark House

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CBS, Ellery Queen, OTR Detective, Podcast

Ellery Queen: The Green Gorillas (EP4366)

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Today’s Mystery:

Ellery Queen teams up with a teenage boy to infiltrate a street gang.

Original Radio Broadcast Date: February 12, 1947

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Originating in New York

Starring: Lawrence Dobkin; Charlotte Keane; Bill Smith; Ed Latimer; Mandel Kramer

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Armchair Detective: Jose Ferrer

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CBS, OTR Detective, Podcast, Yours Truly Johnny Dollar

Yours Truly Johnny Dollar: The Royal Street Matter (EP4363)

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Bob Bailey

Today’s Mystery:

Johnny goes to New Orleans to investigate why the owner of an insured, burnt-out antique shop hasn’t filed a claim, and has expressed no interest in doing so.

Original Radio Broadcast Dates: November 25, 1956

Originating from Hollywood

Starring: Bob Bailey as Johnny Dollar; Virginia Gregg; Forrest Lewis, Lou Merrill; Lawrence Dobkin; Frank Gerstle

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