Yours Truly Johnny Dollar: The Bayou Body Matter 11/15/1959

Summary

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Yours Truly, Johnny Dollar: The Bayou Body Matter (11/15/1959)

Podcast: Choice Classic Radio Detectives | Old Time Radio
Host: Choice Classic Radio
Episode Air Date: February 16, 2026
Original Broadcast: November 15, 1959

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Episode Overview

This episode of "Yours Truly, Johnny Dollar," titled "The Bayou Body Matter," transports listeners to the sun-soaked shores of Sarasota, Florida. Freelance insurance investigator Johnny Dollar is urgently called south when the body of a recently insured man is discovered floating under a dock belonging to insurance agent Earl Poorman. What at first appears to be a tragic heart attack quickly unfolds into a classic whodunit involving a hidden beneficiary, marital strife, and a former burlesque queen.

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Key Discussion Points & Narrative Breakdown

1. The Call to Sarasota – A Suspicious Death?

[00:17-01:10]

• Johnny Dollar (B) receives a call from Earl Poorman (C), who has just signed a client, Ralph P. Carter, onto a hefty $50,000 life insurance policy.
• Carter’s body is found floating in the bayou mere days later, setting off alarm bells for both men:
  • “What would you think if I told you I’d sold a man $50,000 worth of straight life insurance…and then three days later, just this morning, as a matter of fact, found his body floating under my dock?” – Earl Poorman [00:44]

2. The Victim and His Entanglements

[03:21-05:16]

• Ralph P. Carter, a New York transplant with a heart condition, recently built an expensive home and lived a well-to-do life.
• Suspicion is initially cast on his wife, but Earl quickly points out a twist:
  • Carter already had large insurance policies, and neither this new one nor its beneficiary (a former stripper, Mitzi Taylor) are known to Mrs. Carter.
  • “The beneficiary happens to be a former stripper. Her name is Mitzi Taylor. She lives up in New York.” – Earl Poorman [05:16]

3. Early Investigation: Motive, Means, and Alibis

[06:15-07:59]

• Local police are cautious; an autopsy is mandated due to Carter dying alone.
• The coroner rules out heart attack or drowning; Carter was killed by a blow to the base of the skull with a wrought iron poker:
  • “Mr. Carter died neither from a heart attack nor from drowning…He was struck so hard at the base of the skull that death must have been instantaneous.” – Coroner Dr. Phillips [07:41]

4. Mrs. Carter: The Prime Suspect?

[09:34-12:54]

• Gossip swirls over Carter’s marriage: their fighting was public, and neighbors reported Mrs. Carter expressing violent anger the night before.
• She left the house early the morning of the murder, about the time of death, fueling police suspicions further.
• Evidence points to the killer wearing cotton gloves (likely worn by Mrs. Carter):
  • “There was some lint from a pair of cotton gloves on him…She prides herself on her dress…never seen her outside the house without…a pair of gloves.” – Earl Poorman [11:05]

5. Johnny’s Investigation: Hidden Proof

[12:54-15:15]

• Johnny searches the Carter house, discovering a locked desk and canceled checks made out semi-annually to Mitzi Taylor – supporting long-term financial support.
• Mrs. Carter returns unexpectedly and is confronted:
  • She claims she was at a beauty parlor all morning and angrily discusses her soured marriage and Carter's support for Mitzi.
  • “The only woman he ever cared about, whom he continued to support with my money, was a horrible…” – Mrs. Carter [14:23]

6. Mrs. Carter Arrested

[15:44-16:12]

• The police, confident in their case, rapidly arrest Mrs. Carter on suspicion of murder as Johnny cautions the arrest might be premature:
  • “I’m arresting you on suspicion of murdering your husband.” – Sergeant Edwards [15:56]
  • “Glad you threw that word suspicion in there…It may save you from being sued for a lot of money…for false arrest.” – Johnny Dollar [16:05]

7. The Mitzi Taylor Angle – A Real Break

[17:29-21:10]

• Johnny heads to New York, tracks down Mitzi Taylor, and, through a ruse on the phone, gets her to incriminate herself.
• Via wiretapped phone call, Mitzi implicates herself and her heavy - Louie - in Carter’s murder for the insurance payout:
  • “Did you take care of Ralph Carter?” – Mitzi Taylor [18:15]
• A confrontation at Mitzi’s apartment ends with the police arresting both Mitzi and Louie, thanks to Johnny's tip:
  • “Drop it, Louie…Okay, boys, take what’s left of them out of here…” – Lieutenant Randy Singer [20:39]
• Louie survives and confesses, clinching the case.

8. Resolution

[21:17-21:49]

• Johnny wraps the case, noting both perpetrators' confessions and a sizable meal to celebrate with Lieutenant Randy Singer.

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Notable Quotes & Memorable Moments

• On Sudden Death:

  • “He was struck so hard at the base of the skull that death must have been instantaneous.” – Dr. Phillips, coroner [07:41]

• On Mrs. Carter's Motive:

  • “It was only for my money that he married me. The only woman he ever cared about...was a horrible...” – Mrs. Carter [14:23]

• On Police Confidence:

  • “So you found her for us, Sergeant Edwards. So maybe you private dicks do have some value after all.” – Sergeant Edwards [15:45]

• On the Underworld Connection:

  • “Did you take care of Ralph Carter?” – Mitzi Taylor [18:15]
  • “How did you know Carter’s body was thrown into the bayou?” – Johnny Dollar [20:06]

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Key Timestamps

• [00:44] – Earl reveals the suspicious death.
• [05:16] – Beneficiary twist: Mitzi Taylor, ex-stripper.
• [07:41] – Coroner rules murder, not natural death.
• [11:05] – Evidence of gloves; suspicion on Mrs. Carter.
• [14:23] – Mrs. Carter’s confession of marital troubles.
• [15:56] – Arrest of Mrs. Carter.
• [18:15] – Mitzi Taylor’s incriminating conversation.
• [20:39] – Arrest of Mitzi and Louie.
• [21:17] – Case resolution and confessions.

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Final Thoughts

A brisk, clever episode that exploits red herrings (Mrs. Carter’s anger and flight) and upends expectations with evidence of long-term support to the real killer, Mitzi Taylor. Bob Bailey’s Johnny Dollar remains sharp, skeptical of easy answers, and ultimately delivers justice with humor and heart.

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Transcript

[A]

Welcome to Choice Classic Radio where we bring to you the greatest old time radio shows like us on Facebook, subscribe to us on YouTube and thank you for [e-mail].

[B]

Johnny Dollar.

[C]

Earl Poorman. Johnny, down here in Sarasota.

[D]

Earl.

[B]

So how's the insurance business down in Florida these days? To say nothing of the fishing.

[C]

Why don't you come down here and find out for yourself? But now listen.

[B]

I'm listening.

[C]

You remember how my home is situated out here on St. Armand's Cay?

[B]

Well, sure, I ought to. I've been there often enough.

[C]

It's near the end of a long bayou that comes in from Sarasota Bay.

[B]

Yeah, and the bayou is lined with expensive homes, private docks, and it's full of mullets, sea trout, sheepshead, flounder. So what about it, Johnny?

[C]

What would you think if I told you I'd sold a man $50,000 worth of straight life insurance?

[B]

Well, I think you were just doing your normal. Huh? Did you call to talk fishing or business?

[C]

Listen, will you.

[B]

Okay, what would I think if you sold a man a $50,000 policy and.

[C]

And then three days later, just this morning as a matter of fact, found his body floating under my dock?

[B]

Oh, okay, Earl. I think I'd better grab the first plane I can.

[C]

That's what I think.

[B]

And not to go fishing.

[A]

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[C]

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[A]

And now, act one of yours truly, Johnny Dollar.

[B]

Expense account submitted by special investigator Johnny Dollar to the Tri State Life and Casualty Insurance Company, Sarasot. Following is an account of expenses incurred during my investigation of the bayou. Body matter. Expense account, item 1, 7000, 350 plane fare and incidentals. Hartford to Tampa, Florida. There I'd figured on getting a ferry plane to Sarasota when a state Earl Poorman met me at the international airport with his car.

[C]

Oh, Johnny, I'm glad you got down here so quickly. You realize I only phoned you about five hours ago.

[B]

Yeah, I just finished my breakfast.

[C]

Matter of fact, I called you before I Even contacted you.

[B]

Then you probably aren't sure whether it was natural death or suicide or what, huh?

[C]

We'll find out what the police have found out when we get to Sarasota. Ask me, though, I think the old man simply went out on his dock this morning, had a heart attack, keeled over, and by the time he floated down to my place, he was dead.

[B]

Who was he?

[C]

His name, Johnny, is Ralph P. Carter. He lives rather. He lived in the fourth home up the bayou from mine.

[B]

That new place that was just being built the last time I was down here?

[C]

That's the one. He was a man of 64, used to live in New York, where he had a business of some kind. But he had some heart trouble, so he quit and came down here to live and take it easy. Pretty well to do, considering the house he put up, the way he and his wife lived, I'd say he was loaded. Matter of fact, I happen to know he was. Fancy car. Private, Doc.

[B]

Nice wife, you say?

[C]

Yes.

[B]

Uh huh. How old is she, Earl?

[C]

About 50.

[B]

You know what I was thinking, of course?

[C]

What?

[B]

Oh, if he'd been married to some much younger gal and having money and some insurance.

[C]

But you know. Huh. You were thinking his wife had knocked him over to collect on this policy I sold him.

[B]

Such things have happened, Earl.

[C]

Well, it didn't this time for several reasons. One, one, he already owned a couple of other policies issued by some company up north. Big ones totaling over 200,000. Two, both he and his wife have so much in blue chip stock, so much in the bank that, well, that 200,000 won't mean a thing to her.

[B]

Funny then, that he should buy 50,000 more from you.

[C]

Third, Carter's wife never knew about this policy I sold him? Oh, no. Nor is she named as beneficiary of it.

[B]

Who is?

[C]

Hold your hat, Johnny. This is right out of the pulp magazines.

[B]

What do you mean?

[C]

The beneficiary happens to be a former stripper.

[B]

Stripper?

[C]

You mean for burlesque? That's exactly what I mean. Her name is Mitzi Taylor. She lives up in New York.

[B]

I see. You know the connection, Earl?

[C]

Well, from what he told me when he bought the policy, well, I guess he'd known her pretty well in the old days before he and his present wife got married. They were only married about three years ago, incidentally.

[B]

Incidentally, huh?

[C]

Well, what's that mean?

[B]

Girl, I got a kind of funny idea cooking in the back of my head about his wife, I mean.

[C]

About his wife.

[A]

Yeah.

[B]

Let's get on down To Sarasota and find out what the police have learned. The police hadn't wasted any time. After recovering the body from the bayou, they'd immediately turned it over to the coroner, Dr. Phillips. Sergeant Edwards, who was in charge of the case, made us cool our heels until the coroner could finish his preliminary examinations.

[C]

But why an autopsy, Sergeant? You mean you suspect foul play? Something like that. He was alone. He was unattended when he died. Mr. Pullman. That means an autopsy is mandatory.

[B]

Oh, hey, tell me this, Sergeant. Do you yourself have any reason to be suspicious of how Mr. Carter may have died?

[C]

You don't mind, sir? I'd rather wait until Dr. Phillips is through before we talk about it.

[B]

Which means you did find something suspicious?

[C]

I didn't say that, sir.

[B]

Well, you might just as well have. Did you talk to Mrs. Carter?

[C]

No, sir. What? It happens she isn't home.

[B]

Then she doesn't know her husband is dead?

[C]

Looks that way, doesn't it?

[B]

Oh, come on now, wait a minute, Sergeant. That's a pretty evasive answer.

[C]

Truth is, Mr. Dolly, it was meant to be.

[B]

Oh, great. Great. Then I can expect a lot of cooperation from this department.

[C]

All we can possibly give you, sir, when we find out what we have to go on. Yeah.

[B]

Earl, do you know if Carter had a regular physician?

[C]

Yeah, Dr. Theo Foote. Johnny. We've checked with him, Mr. Dolan. And Mr. Carter's heart condition was such that he was ready to go at any moment. And without warning.

[B]

What if you're suspicious of something else?

[C]

Have I given you any real reason to be suspicious?

[B]

Now, look, Sergeant, let's not be. Oh, Dr. Phillips.

[C]

Johnny.

[A]

Johnny Dolly.

[B]

Hiya, Doc. I might have known you'd be called.

[A]

In on this, Johnny. He certainly got down here in a hurry, Mr. Pullman.

[C]

Hello, Coroner. Did you find out anything, Doctor?

[A]

You were right, Sergeant.

[B]

I've got a lot more work to do, of course, before making out my report on this case.

[A]

But there's no question about it. Mr. Carter died neither from a heart attack nor from drowning.

[B]

Oh, what did kill him, Doc? He was struck so hard at the base of the skull that death must have been instantaneous.

[C]

Murder, Johnny.

[A]

And without question, the murder weapon was the wrought iron poker that you found there in his home.

[B]

No reason for suspicion, Sergeant.

[C]

Thanks, Doctor. I'll get out an APB on Mrs. Carter right away.

[B]

I think you'd better.

[C]

And Mr. Dollar, I'm afraid you'll just have to wait around until we pick her up.

[B]

You want to bet on that?

[A]

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[C]

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[B]

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[C]

The machinery is in operation, Mr. Dollar, and as soon as we get any word as to the whereabouts of Mrs. Carter, we'll let you know.

[B]

Yeah, thanks a lot, Earl. Just how much did you know about Carter and his wife?

[C]

Well, you know how it is, Johnny. There was some talk about their not getting along too well, but I've thoroughly. Mr. Dollar. They fought like cats and dogs. Well, I wouldn't go so far as to say that at times. That is, at times. According to the people next door, they had quite an argument just last night. Oh, at one time. According to these people, she hollered at him. I could kill you, Ralph. I could kill you.

[B]

Well, that's not proof that she did.

[C]

No? Then why would she?

[B]

Say, haven't you ever told somebody you'd like to kill him?

[C]

Well, saying I'd like to or saying I could or would are two different things. And look here, sir, if she didn't do it, then why would she hightail it out of town early this morning?

[B]

All those neighbors reported that she did.

[C]

Yes, she drove away from their place at approximately the same time as the coroner says he was killed. Well, let's face it, Johnny. The sergeant must be right. She must have done it. No question about it, Mr. Dolan.

[B]

Why? What could her motive have been?

[C]

Who knows? Could have been most anything, now that we know there was friction between them. And what about his money? She stands to be worth an awful lot with him out of the way. Don't you forget for one minute she's much younger than he was. Not only that, but she's a nice, healthy, attractive woman, too. And he, with his heart condition. Well, he was probably just a millstone around her neck. Makes sense, Johnny.

[B]

Sure does. Did you or the coroner find any fingerprints on that poker that was used on him?

[C]

No, sir. But there was some lint from a pair of cotton gloves on him. All right, then, Johnny.

[B]

All right.

[C]

I've seen Mrs. Carter many times. She prides herself on her dress. She can afford to. And I've never seen her outside that house without a hat and without a pair of gloves. And, of course, a lot of people wear gloves when they drive a car.

[B]

Okay, okay.

[C]

Now, don't you worry, Mr. Dollar. The APB is out, and every highway north of Bradenton, south of Venice and east of Arcadia is being watched. For when we get her, I'll let you know.

[B]

Yeah, you do that. Come on, Earl. Let's have some lunch.

[C]

Sure. Nothing more we can do here. Reach you at Mr. Pullman's house, I take it?

[B]

Don't bank on it, sergeant. So Earl drove me to his home on St. Armands Quay. And by then I was beginning to wish I'd made the trip to Florida solely for purposes of fishing the blue waters of the Gulf with him. But then, after saying hello to his charming wife and having a drink and a good lunch with them, I walked over to the Carter Place, 100 yards or so of the bayou. Much to my surprise, there was no policeman there to keep an eye on things in case Mrs. Carter should return. I was even more surprised to find a side door standing wide open. So, needless to say, I walked in and looked around. One of the first things that caught my eye in a den off the living room, was a desk. It was locked, but I managed to pry it open without too much difficulty. And there, among other things, kind of half hidden away in a folder, I found some canceled checks. A whole series of them written twice a year for a period of over three years. They were made out to Mitzi Taylor, the ex Burley queen. Pretty sizable checks, too. All for the same amount of money. No wonder he kept this desk locked. But during one period of time, well, three checks that should have been there were missing. It gave me an idea. Out in the living room was another desk. A tomb, or obviously Mrs. Carter's. Hidden away in the bottom of one of the drawers of that desk were the three missing checks. Huh?

[D]

I beg your pardon, Mrs. Carter? That's right. Who are you?

[B]

Johnny Dollar, special investigator for one of your husband's insurance companies.

[D]

Special investigator?

[B]

Yeah. Here. My credentials.

[D]

I see. And has my husband sent for you?

[B]

Your husband?

[D]

Of course. Where is he?

[B]

You mind telling Me? Where you've been since early this morning, Mrs. Carter?

[D]

I don't know. Why not? I was. I was somewhat upset this morning, and, well, being a woman, I chose to do something a man probably wouldn't understand. I've been at a beauty parlor.

[C]

Where?

[D]

Just this side of Bradenton.

[B]

All right, now, Mrs. Curtis, this is.

[D]

Some kind of inquisition. I had a shampoo, a set in a manicure.

[B]

Tell me just one thing. Did you leave this house before or after your husband died?

[D]

I don't believe Ralph was even up at the time.

[C]

Ralph?

[D]

Dead?

[B]

His body was found in the bayou this morning. Or did you know that?

[D]

I am shocked, Mr. Dollar. Terribly shocked. I am not sorry.

[B]

Go on, Mrs. Carter.

[D]

I married Ralph three years ago. It was my second marriage. My first husband, though very wealthy, was a. I don't know why I'm telling you this.

[B]

Go on, please.

[D]

I thought that Ralph, because he was older than I would. Well, I thought that with my money he'd be content to settle down to the quiet sort of home life I'd owe. Don't you see? It was only for my money that he married me. The only woman he ever cared about, whom he continued to support with my money was a horrible. See, you've been through my desk. Yes, I'd known about her for some time, Mr. Toller. But yesterday, when I found those checks in his desk.

[B]

Would you call them motive for murder, Mrs. Curtis?

[D]

I told him I would divorce him. I told him last night. I'm afraid it was quite a scene, but I. Good heaven.

[B]

All right, now listen carefully. I want you to answer my questions carefully, regardless of how absurd you may think they are.

[D]

Well, all right.

[B]

You always wear gloves, don't you?

[D]

Well, of course.

[B]

This kind of gloves like you're wearing now?

[D]

Only this kind. I have them made for me in France and sent to me on special order.

[B]

Even when you're working in the garden, say.

[D]

Of course, I save the old ones for that kind of thing. Any other kind of cotton or wool or domestic leather I'm allergic to. But, Mr. Dollar, I don't understand why.

[B]

Such a little thing. And yet what? And yet murder cases have been solved and a whole lot less.

[C]

Murder?

[D]

Did you say murder?

[C]

So you found her for us, $, Sergeant Edwards. So maybe you private dicks do have some value after all. All right, Mrs. Carter.

[D]

Yes, sergeant?

[C]

I'm arresting you on suspicion of murdering your husband.

[D]

You what? Now, just a minute.

[B]

May as well go along with her. Mrs. Carter.

[D]

Mr. Darling.

[B]

I'm glad you threw that word suspicion in there, Sergeant.

[C]

What's that?

[B]

It may save you from being sued for a lot of money. Huh?

[C]

Yeah.

[B]

For false arrest.

[A]

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[B]

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[A]

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[B]

After getting the address of Missy Taylor from him, I persuaded Earl Palmer to drive in a hurry to the airport up at Tampa. Item 26795. Plane fare to New York. It was very late by the time I arrived there. But item three, six bucks for a taxi to the neighborhood of Mitzi's apartment. Item 4, $0.10 for a phone call. And then I crossed my fingers this was hardly the scientific approach to the solution of a murder case. I wouldn't get to first base if I had to identify myself over the phone. But she gave me a break.

[D]

Hello?

[B]

Um, Mitzi?

[D]

Yeah, that's right. This is Louie.

[B]

Yeah, Louie.

[D]

What's the matter with you? Why are you talking like that?

[B]

Gotta keep my voice down.

[D]

Listen, didn't I tell you not to call me from down there in Florida? Come right back here. Louie, Are you back here in New York?

[B]

Already took a plane.

[D]

Did you take care of Ralph Carter?

[B]

Don't worry, baby. It'll be in all the papers.

[D]

Okay, come on over here and I'll pay you off. Sure, but then you're to clear out. You'd get out of this town as far away from me as you can.

[B]

Sure.

[D]

Okay, come on over.

[B]

Yeah, a real break. Now it was up to me to take the fullest possible advantage of it. Adam 5. Another dime for another phone call. This time to Lieutenant Randy Singer at the 18th Precinct.

[C]

No question about it, Johnny. Old man Carter must have known that.

[B]

Sooner or later his wife would catch.

[C]

On to all the money he's been given. His name.

[B]

Right.

[C]

And maybe he was getting tired of.

[B]

Sending out those checks.

[C]

Right.

[B]

So to get off the hook and still provide for Mitzi, he named her as beneficiary to a $50,000 insurance policy. Sure, his wife would know about it after he died, but she wouldn't be able to do anything about it.

[C]

But little Mitzi just couldn't wait.

[B]

Now, look, I don't anticipate any trouble with her, Randy. But if you're gonna be around for a while. Well, after I've wrapped it all up, I'll call you to come over and make the arrest, huh?

[C]

Seems to me you have got it all wrapped up.

[B]

Sit tight, Randy, and I'll call you.

[D]

Yeah, who is it?

[B]

Louie.

[D]

Louie, huh?

[B]

Do you mind if I come in, Mitzi?

[D]

Now, who are you?

[B]

Johnny Dollar, special investigator.

[C]

Yeah? For who?

[B]

The company that issued that $50,000 policy you are not going to collect on?

[D]

You know something, Johnny? That's where you're wrong.

[B]

Oh, you think so?

[D]

Did you see Ralph Carter's body floating around in that bayou down there in Florida?

[B]

I'm afraid I didn't.

[D]

Well, you should have, Johnny. Cause then you'd know what you're gonna look like floating down the dirty East River.

[B]

Sorry, Mitzi, but wait a minute. How did you know Carter's body was thrown into the bayou?

[D]

You took too long getting over here, Johnny, after that phony phone call. Come on in, Louie. Take care of him.

[C]

What?

[B]

One move for a gun and I.

[A]

Blow your head off, mister.

[C]

Go ahead, Mitzi.

[A]

Take his gun away.

[D]

Okay, got it.

[A]

Now, keep it on him while I.

[C]

Take him apart so we can feed.

[A]

The fish out in that river.

[D]

Now, wait a minute, huh? Wait. I close the door to the corridor so that.

[B]

That's right. My seat.

[C]

Don't bother.

[A]

Cops. The cops.

[B]

Drop it, Louie.

[C]

Okay, boys, take what's left of them out of here. Right. Lieutenant, maybe you better put some cuffs on the dame. Right. Come on, baby. Hiya, Johnny. Fancy meeting you here.

[B]

Very funny.

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And.

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Hey, what happened? I thought you were gonna call me back.

[B]

Oh, stop hamming it up, will you, Randy? But thanks.

[C]

Think nothing of it.

[B]

Louie managed to survive. And I understand that the way he shut off his mouth in the hospital. Well, I understand he pretty much cinched the case against both himself and Mitzi so expense account total, including a big midnight supper for Randy and myself at a train back to Hartford. 168, 65. Yours truly, Johnny Dollar.

[A]

Our star will return in just a moment. This is the cold season. What do medical authorities say about the common cold? Doctors tell us there is no known drug which will cure a cold. There are effective medications for treating complications accompanying or following a cold. If you've been taking sensible precautions and still have one cold after another, it's best to see your doctor. And here's more good advice. When you have a cold and need a laxative, that's the time to rely on gentle Ex Lax. Pleasant tasting, chocolated Ex Lax helps you toward your normal regularity. Gently overnight. Ex Lax gets along with any cool remedies you may be taking. And Ex Lax works where nature wants in the lower tract, not the stomach. Taken at bedtime, Ex Lax won't disturb sleep. Gives you the closest thing to natural action. The next morning you're well on your way toward your normal regularity without upset or discomfort. So when you have a cold and need a laxative, take Ex Lax, the laxative you can use with complete confidence. Ex Lax helps you toward your normal regularity. Gently overnight. Ex Lax. Now here's our star to tell you about next week's story.

[B]

Well, next week I take another trip to Florida and I still don't get a chance to go fishing. Instead, a lesson on how not to commit a murder. Join us, won't you? Yours truly, Johnny Dollar.

[A]

Yours truly, Johnny Dollar. Starring Bob B. Originates in Hollywood and is written, produced and directed by Jack Johnstone. Heard in our cast were Virginia Gregg, Lillian Byeth, Vic Perrin, Sam Edwards, Barney Phillips, Herb Bygren and Frank Gerstel. Be sure to join us next week, same time and station for another exciting story of yours truly, Johnny Dollar. This is Dan Cubberley.

[C]

This is the cbs radio network.

[B]

Gentlemen, your attention please. Now here's the problem. Your pilot is flying a £400,000, 650mph, B52D Stratofortress. Now, with the weather, wind and bomb.

[C]

Load information provided on your test sheet.

[B]

I want you to figure your estimated time of arrival at point X on the map. 2,109 miles away.

[A]

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