Originally Aired: February 24, 1951

When Johnny Dollar arrives in Farmington, New Mexico to investigate the killing of rancher Jarvis Wilder, the case seems cut and dried—his widow, Alma Wilder, has confessed. But something doesn’t sit right with the seasoned insurance investigator. As he probes deeper into the case and the sinister Wilder family dynamics, Dollar begins to suspect Alma may be covering for someone—or something—far more dangerous. With the victim’s twin brother issuing threats, a loyal ranch hand withholding the truth, and Alma herself seemingly at peace behind bars, the real story behind the fatal shooting begins to unravel. Meticulous forensic work and sharp questioning lead to a shocking revelation: the shot that killed Jarvis was not fired by the woman in custody. As the truth emerges, Dollar must navigate a tangle of cruelty, fear, and twisted loyalty in this haunting tale of control and desperation in the Old West. A dark and emotionally powerful episode of Yours Truly, Johnny Dollar.

Originally Aired: January 20, 1951

In The David Rockey Matter, insurance investigator Johnny Dollar is dispatched to the remote Nicaraguan port of San Juan del Sur to locate seaman David Rockey, the unexpected heir to a million-and-a-half dollar estate left by his adoptive father, Titus Morgan. But when Johnny arrives, he discovers Rockey jailed and charged with murder—accused of stabbing a local foreman during a drunken night that Rockey claims he can’t remember. With a corrupt and hostile police force, elusive witnesses, and conflicting accounts, Johnny fights to uncover the truth. As he pieces together a hazy night of rum and rage, a crucial clue—a hidden knife with a single set of fingerprints—brings a tragic clarity. Caught between a new life of unimaginable wealth and a grim past mistake, Rockey’s fate hangs in the balance. A gripping tale of memory, guilt, and the high cost of justice unfolds in this unforgettable episode of Yours Truly, Johnny Dollar.

Originally Aired: January 13, 1951

When three San Francisco branches of the Port-O-Call Loan Company are robbed in a coordinated morning spree, insurance investigator Johnny Dollar is dispatched by Great Eastern Insurance to track down the culprits behind the $47,000 theft. As he delves into the case, Johnny discovers that witnesses recall a mysterious figure with a falsetto voice and stage makeup, and that no getaway cars were seen—hinting at a clever escape plan. The trail leads him to a missing cab driver, Joe Geyer, whose distraught wife insists on his innocence. As more bodies begin to surface—including that of Geyer and another cabbie—Johnny uncovers a carefully planned operation orchestrated by a trio of ex-cons and a handful of desperate locals. In a thrilling final confrontation during a fierce San Francisco storm, Johnny and the police close in on the gang, but not without loss. A gritty tale of loyalty, desperation, and justice unfolds in this suspenseful episode of Yours Truly, Johnny Dollar.

Originally Aired: December 16, 1950

When Johnny Dollar is dispatched to Charleston to investigate the murder of fellow insurance investigator Gene Reimer, he uncovers a deeper web of deceit tied to an old Southern family. Gene had been looking into the brutal bludgeoning of Leland Blackburn, a respected broker with hidden secrets. As Johnny delves into the genteel world of the Blackburns, he faces hostility, suppressed truths, and a trail of narcotics that links both killings. Reimer’s widow, Barbara, becomes a suspect, her past with Johnny complicating the case further. But a surprising confession from Mrs. Blackburn and a daring solo showdown bring the true culprits—drug peddlers manipulating the Blackburn family—into the light. This gripping tale weaves together pride, addiction, and betrayal in a case only Johnny Dollar could untangle.

Originally Aired: November 25, 1950

In The Woodward, Manila, Matter, Johnny Dollar travels to the Philippines to investigate the theft of $75,000 from an American-owned hardware store. The trail leads him through the bustling streets of Manila and out to the mysterious reaches of Tayabas Bay, where the main suspect, clerk Dan Blake, is found dead under suspicious circumstances. As Dollar digs deeper, he finds a tangled web involving a desperate store manager, a grieving secretary with hidden motives, and a suspicious schooner captain with secrets of his own. With island rebels, betrayal, and a tragic love affair clouding the case, Johnny races against time to uncover the truth before the money—and the real culprit—disappear forever. An atmospheric and suspenseful journey unfolds in this episode of Yours Truly, Johnny Dollar.

Originally Aired: November 18, 1950

When a woman named Nora Faulkner tries to take out a $200,000 life insurance policy in Los Angeles, the sales agent’s unease prompts the company to call in insurance investigator Johnny Dollar. What begins as a routine inquiry quickly spirals into a tangled web of suspicion, family drama, and danger. Dollar uncovers a fractured household, a domineering mother-in-law, and a psychic who hints at hidden fears. When Nora is poisoned in a Las Vegas hotel, her claims of suicide raise more questions than answers. As Johnny digs deeper, secrets come to light—about Nora’s unhappy marriage, her husband’s mental instability, and a desperate attempt to manipulate fate with life insurance. The investigation races toward a tragic showdown in the Nevada desert, revealing motives driven by love, guilt, and psychological torment. A haunting case of suspicion and heartbreak unfolds in this episode of Yours Truly, Johnny Dollar.

Originally Aired: November 11, 1950

 In The Adam Kegg Matter, insurance investigator Johnny Dollar is called to New York to quietly investigate a $125,000 jewel theft involving the wealthy and abrasive theatrical producer Adam Kegg. Though the theft initially appears to be a standard break-in, a bizarre ransom note disguised within a newspaper ad and the mysterious resignation of the maid add intrigue to the case. When the bellboy who first reported the theft turns up dead, Dollar follows a cryptic lead to Montclair, New Jersey—where he encounters a suspicious musician with a v-shaped facial scar and ties to Kegg’s wife. As the investigation deepens, Dollar uncovers a motive not rooted in greed, but in heartbreak and revenge. In a dramatic climax, a jilted former lover reveals he orchestrated the theft to frame the woman who betrayed him. A complex web of jealousy, love, and deception unfolds in this emotionally charged episode of Yours Truly, Johnny Dollar.

Originally Aired:
November 4, 1950

In The Queen Anne Pistols Matter, Johnny Dollar is assigned to escort a pair of antique pistols from Hartford to Boston—simple enough, until he’s ambushed in a web of lies, blackmail, and international murder. What begins as a routine protection job quickly spirals into a complex case involving a forged delivery, a woman driven to hysteria, and a failed blackmail attempt against the heirs of a murdered Duke. With the scent of danger stronger than gunpowder, Dollar uncovers the truth: the pistols were once owned by the Duke of Pembroke—victim of a two-year-old unsolved murder. Now, an undercover inspector from Scotland Yard is playing blackmailer to trap the guilty parties, and Johnny finds himself a pawn in a very deadly game. Will justice prevail, or will another body hit the floor?

Cast:
Edmund O’Brien (Johnny Dollar), Ben Wright, Bill Conrad, Dick Ryan, Jeanette Nolan, Dan O’Herlihy, Tyler McVeigh

When a young woman’s body is found beneath a quiet bridge in Boston, Johnny Dollar is sent to determine whether her death was suicide or something more sinister. Joan Sebastian, only 21 and recently freed from the burdens of caring for her invalid mother, had been living fast—too fast for some. As Johnny uncovers secrets from her troubled past, he finds a trail of jealous lovers, a mysterious gold key, and a rented cottage hiding bloodstained evidence. But when a web of lies and guilt threatens to shield the real killer, Johnny must untangle the twisted motives of everyone involved—before justice drowns in silence.


Cast: Edmund O’Brien, Virginia Gregg, Bob Sweeney, Theodore Von Eltz, Wally Mayer, Jack Kruschen, Ben Wright

Johnny Dollar travels to the New England coast to investigate a mysterious insurance claim tied to a dilapidated mansion and its eccentric, reclusive owner—Jack Madigan. Once a famed Broadway producer, Madigan now lives in seclusion with a loyal housekeeper and a string of unanswered questions. As Johnny uncovers the truth behind forged documents, unexplained fires, and missing jewels, he learns that Madigan’s past may be haunting him in more ways than one. When a stranger appears with ties to a decades-old scandal, Johnny must determine if the truth is buried beneath the floorboards—or hidden in plain sight.

Cast: Edmund O’Brien, Virginia Gregg, John Dehner, Jeanette Nolan, Howard McNear, Larry Dobkin