Yours Truly Johnny Dollar: The Wayward Trout Matter (EP4774)|Mystery Audiodrama

Summary

Summary of "Yours Truly Johnny Dollar: The Wayward Trout Matter (EP4774)"

Podcast: The Great Detectives of Old Time Radio | Daily Mystery Dramas
Episode: Yours Truly Johnny Dollar: The Wayward Trout Matter (EP4774)
Release Date: August 8, 2025
Host: Adam Graham

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Introduction

In this gripping episode of Yours Truly Johnny Dollar, listeners are transported to the serene yet suspense-filled Lake Mojave Resort. Special Investigator Johnny Dollar, portrayed by Bob Bailey, finds himself entangled in a web of deceit and theft amidst a seemingly tranquil fishing getaway. Hosted by Adam Graham, the episode masterfully blends classic detective storytelling with engaging character dynamics and a hint of humor.

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Act One: Arrival and Suspicion

Timestamp: 00:00 - 06:15

Johnny Dollar arrives at Lake Mojave Resort under the guise of a company-sponsored fishing trip. His colleague, Pat McCracken, introduces him to Gordon Hatch—a notorious confidence man and thief recently expelled from San Francisco and Las Vegas. Pat reveals that Hatch is staying at the resort alongside a group of wealthy clients from Los Angeles, known for their opulent jewelry and furs.

Notable Quote:

Johnny Dollar (01:43): "Even before they've happened."

Johnny expresses skepticism about Hatch's intentions, suspecting that his presence might be linked to upcoming thefts. Pat explains that Hatch has previously sworn revenge against a lawyer named Mr. Fellows, hinting at Hatch's possible motives.

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Act Two: Theft Unveiled

Timestamp: 09:35 - 16:48

The narrative shifts to a serene morning where Johnny wakes up with a pounding headache, realizing he might have been drugged. His friend Buster notices Johnny's disheveled state, and they discover that Hatch has disappeared to go fishing. Shortly after, six wealthy guests from Los Angeles check into the resort.

That night, chaos erupts as the guests report their jewelry and substantial amounts of money stolen. Johnny immediately suspects Hatch and urges Pat to search Hatch's cabin meticulously, including his luggage and vehicle.

Notable Quote:

Johnny Dollar (15:09): "I've heard of you, $. I've told them, Ralph, about the jewelry."

Despite Hatch's outward appearances of goodwill, Johnny remains vigilant, determined to uncover the thief's identity.

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Act Three: Confrontation and Resolution

Timestamp: 16:48 - 22:45

Johnny and Buster follow clues to a secluded cove where Hatch is attempting to hide the stolen goods in a live box containing prized trout. Confronted by Johnny, Hatch attempts to conceal the evidence, leading to a tense standoff. When Hatch threatens Johnny and Buster with a weapon, quick thinking and physical resilience topple the antagonist, ensuring the stolen items are recovered.

Notable Quote:

Johnny Dollar (21:34): "You're holding more than money and jewels in your hand."

The episode concludes with Johnny submitting his detailed expense report, humorously itemizing the costs of the investigation, underscoring his meticulous nature.

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Host's Commentary and Listener Feedback

After the dramatized story, Adam Graham provides insightful commentary, highlighting the episode's blend of suspense and humor. He addresses listener feedback, including a discussion on previous episodes and interactions with fans, enhancing the immersive experience for new and returning listeners alike.

Notable Quote:

Adam Graham (26:06): "If you hadn't hit him in the face with the fish is one of those lines acting teachers don't really prepare you for."

Graham also engages with listener comments from Spotify and YouTube, reinforcing the community aspect of the podcast and fostering a deeper connection with the audience.

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Notable Quotes with Timestamps

• Johnny Dollar (00:00): "Johnny Dollar: Sam."
• Johnny Dollar (01:20): "You done a magnificent job. Saved some of them a lot of."
• Johnny Dollar (07:52): "Well, they’re beauties."
• Gordon Hatch (19:35): "Okay, I'll take you to fishing spots even Buster doesn't know about."
• Johnny Dollar (21:31): "Oh, now put that thing away. I'm talking about your life."

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Conclusion

Yours Truly Johnny Dollar: The Wayward Trout Matter stands out as a quintessential Old Time Radio detective story, seamlessly blending intrigue, character development, and classic investigative prowess. Johnny Dollar's astute observations and proactive measures unravel the mystery, providing listeners with a satisfying resolution. Adam Graham's adept storytelling and engagement further elevate the episode, making it a must-listen for fans of the Golden Age of Radio drama.

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Transcript

[Johnny Dollar]

Sam.

[Adam Graham]

Welcome to the Great Detectives of Old Time Radio from Boise, Idaho. This is your host, Adam Graham. In a moment, we're going to get into this week's episode of Yours Truly, Johnny Dollar. But first, I do want to encourage you, if you're enjoying the podcast, to follow us using your favorite podcast software and also encourage you as you're making your travel plans to remember. Johnnydolleraire.com Johnnydolleraire.com is a Priceline affiliate link, so part of your purchase price supports the Great Detectives of Old Time Radio at no additional cost to you. But now, from April 20, 1958, here is the Wayward Trout matter.

[Pat McCracken]

From Hollywood.

[Johnny Dollar]

It's time now for Johnny$.

[Pat McCracken]

Pat McCracken.

[Johnny Dollar]

Johnny, universal adjustment Bureau. Oh, hi, Pat. Johnny, you've handled a lot of difficult.

[Gordon Hatch]

Cases for the companies we represent.

[Johnny Dollar]

You done a magnificent job. Saved some of them a lot of.

[Gordon Hatch]

Money, sometimes nipped things in the bud.

[Johnny Dollar]

Even before they've happened.

[Pat McCracken]

And there have been times when you've.

[Johnny Dollar]

Given up personal plans to take them.

[Gordon Hatch]

On at a moment's notice and without question.

[Johnny Dollar]

Listen, that bush you're beating around is getting pretty big.

[Gordon Hatch]

All right, then, I'll get to the point.

[Johnny Dollar]

Johnny, why don't you take yourself a holiday at company expense?

[Pat McCracken]

What, like Mojave Resort, maybe?

[Gordon Hatch]

Where I understand you love to fish.

[Johnny Dollar]

At company expense, huh? That's right. Okay, Pat, I'll grab the first plane. Good boy. But, brother, just wait till you see the expense account I pile up for you. Because if I ever smelled a rat, believe me, it's now Bob Bailey in the Exciting Adventures of the man with the Action Packed Expense Account, America's fabulous freelance insurance investigator, yours truly, Johnny Doll. Expense account. Submitted by Special investigator Johnny Dollar, the Universal Adjustment Bureau, home office, Hartford, Connecticut. Following is an account of expenses incurred during my investigation of the Wayward Trout. Matter Expense account, item 1, 174.50. Plane fare. Hartford to Los Angeles and Los Angeles to Las Vegas. Item 2. 50 bucks deposit on a rental car. I headed south on Route 95, the Mojave Desert. Thousands of square miles of sand, sun bleached gravel and rock of cactus, sage and Joshua trees. High flat mesas, towering crags, countless trails leading off from the highway. Long abandoned roads leading up into the harsh, bleak mountains with their promise of infinite wealth to the prospectors who've scratched away in their hungry search for silver and gold. And who knows, perhaps some of these were trails of the pioneers who beat a tortuous path westward to the great Pacific, who, with their oxen and heavy wagons were lucky if they made six miles a day. Yet here I was cruising along at an easy 60 miles an hour. And above me, a jet plane lazily tearing off 600 miles an hour. Yeah, it made me think about the men who lived and struggled here. The men who died of hunger and thirst following the same path I was taking. Never knowing that only a few miles away beyond the mountains was the mighty Colorado. Water, food and life for those lucky enough to find it. But let's get to more practical things like Davis Dam and huge Lake Mojave on the east bank. At the lower end, Lake Mojave Resort with its clean modern cabins, boathouse, dock and harbor. Everything for a fisherman. It was after 9pm when I pulled in. My old friend Buster Faber was waiting for me.

[Pat McCracken]

By golly, Johnny, I'm glad to see you.

[Johnny Dollar]

Yeah, same here, Buster. How are you? Before you start on why I'm here here, how's the fishing?

[Pat McCracken]

You remember Ham Pratt, the general manager?

[Johnny Dollar]

Sure do. How is he?

[Pat McCracken]

Went out three days in a row. Got three limits. Five, six, seven pounders.

[Johnny Dollar]

Oh, and I have to come here on business.

[Pat McCracken]

Yeah, but as soon as you clear it up, you and I are going to do some fishing.

[Johnny Dollar]

Believe me, we'd better. But now what's the problem?

[Pat McCracken]

Oh, here, let me.

[Johnny Dollar]

Let me take your bags.

[Pat McCracken]

You're in number eight. Okay, I'll put you right next to Mr. Hatch.

[Johnny Dollar]

Hatch?

[Pat McCracken]

Old time confidence man, Johnny, and just plain big time thief.

[Johnny Dollar]

Oh, Gordon Hatch?

[Pat McCracken]

That's the one.

[Johnny Dollar]

Used to operate up in San Francisco over in Reno Drive.

[Pat McCracken]

Las Vegas too. But they ran him out.

[Johnny Dollar]

Sure, sure, he served things like that. But they can never nail him for anything big.

[Pat McCracken]

That's right. Sit down.

[Johnny Dollar]

Yeah. What's he doing here?

[Pat McCracken]

Ordinarily we'd give man like that some excuse about being full up. Something like that.

[Johnny Dollar]

I should think so.

[Pat McCracken]

But Ham and I decided if we let him stay and with somebody like you here, well, maybe we could do a kind of public service.

[Johnny Dollar]

Keep talking, Buster.

[Pat McCracken]

Well, Tuesday morning I got a call from some wealthy folks in Los Angeles. They wanted accommodations for themselves and their wives. Beginning tonight they're doing now. So Tuesday afternoon this Gordon Hatch came barreling in. My wife Marilyn, not knowing who he was. Put him in number seven.

[Johnny Dollar]

What are you getting at, Buster?

[Pat McCracken]

Well, those folks from LA have been here before, Johnny. And the women always come with enough furs and jewelry.

[Johnny Dollar]

What a fishing resort.

[Pat McCracken]

Well, you see, every night they drive up to Vegas to gamble and take in the fancy night spot.

[Johnny Dollar]

Ah, but what makes you Think Hatch would come here just because of them?

[Pat McCracken]

One of them's a lawyer that got him sent up for embezzlement once. And Hatch always swore that someday he'd get even.

[Johnny Dollar]

Oh, well, now, Buster, I don't think.

[Pat McCracken]

He'D try any rough stuff, anything like that. He isn't the type, but. Well, that's why I called Hartford.

[Johnny Dollar]

Well, what's the insurance?

[Pat McCracken]

I know there isn't any. Unless a lot of heavily insured jewelry suddenly disappears from around here. And your man in Hartford was willing to play along with that.

[Johnny Dollar]

Yeah, I see.

[Gordon Hatch]

Well, so do I. I see we have another guest, Buster. How do you do? My name is Gordon Hatch.

[Pat McCracken]

Mr. Hatch, this is Johnny Dollar. He's come for a few days fishing, the same as you.

[Gordon Hatch]

Excellent. We must go out together, Mr. Dollar. I found a couple of wonderful spots.

[Pat McCracken]

Yeah, I understand you had pretty good luck, sir.

[Gordon Hatch]

Didn't Ham Pratt tell you about the big one I got over near sculpture rock? Nearly 10 pounds. I'm keeping him in a live box so I can take him back to Los Angeles and have him stuffed.

[Johnny Dollar]

Live box?

[Pat McCracken]

Yes, it's a big sort of box made of heavy screen. Johnny, leave it in the water. It'll keep the fish alive for days.

[Johnny Dollar]

That's right. Well, aren't you afraid somebody will walk off with them?

[Gordon Hatch]

The nice people who come to this nice place? Of course not. And as a fisherman, I'm sure you know that even the worst crook in the world wouldn't touch another man's catch.

[Pat McCracken]

Yeah. Look, will you excuse me? I hear some cars coming down the road. Must be the folks I'm expecting.

[Gordon Hatch]

Of course.

[Pat McCracken]

I'll see you later. Right.

[Gordon Hatch]

Any plans for the evening, Mr. Dollar?

[Johnny Dollar]

Oh, not particularly. I'm a little tired.

[Gordon Hatch]

Then come along into my cabin next door. I have some excellent scotch and plenty of soda.

[Johnny Dollar]

Oh, well, I've had a pretty long day.

[Gordon Hatch]

Look, we can relax and regale each other with tall tales about the big fish we've caught here and there. After all, there isn't anything else to do out here of an evening.

[Johnny Dollar]

I kind of thought I'd wander down to the dock and see if Ham Pratt is about.

[Gordon Hatch]

I'll save that for tomorrow. Now, come along, Mr. Dollar. I won't take no for an answer.

[Johnny Dollar]

Actually, I was glad for the invitation. I wanted to know more about this man. Sound him out, if possible, about his real reason for being here. As it turned out, we spent a very pleasant evening talking entirely about fishing. Only once, in answer to a pretty direct question, did he speak about what I wanted him to.

[Gordon Hatch]

That is all. Water over the dam. Mr. Dollar, if it's possible to make amends for some of the, shall we say, questionable things I may have done in the past, well, I can only assure you that I'm sincerely trying to make such amends. Please, please don't embarrass me this way again. Yeah.

[Johnny Dollar]

Sorry.

[Gordon Hatch]

Now, tomorrow we'll go fishing. Well, I'll not only take you to one of the hottest spots on the lake, but I'll show you the beauties.

[Johnny Dollar]

I have in the live box.

[Pat McCracken]

You'll turn green with envy.

[Johnny Dollar]

Nightcap? Well, it's been a pretty long day, and I really should hit the sack. So should I.

[Gordon Hatch]

So here we go. Bottoms up. And may tomorrow bring us each a limit.

[Johnny Dollar]

Then I will drink, too.

[Gordon Hatch]

Ah, there we are. And I'll see you at the crack of dawn. Sleep well.

[Johnny Dollar]

Right? Right. Wrong. Sure, I was tired. It had been a long day. But not long enough to make me drop off to sleep almost before I could get out of my clothes that night cap that had a lot more than Scotch in it. Yeah, I'd fallen for one of the oldest tricks in the world. And until I woke up, anything could happen. Act Two of yours truly, Johnny Dollar, in a moment.

[Gordon Hatch]

In the democracy in which we live, the concept of the Medal of Honor is something which goes beyond the medal itself, something which goes beyond the deeds of valor. The concept is not a material thing. It is an idea, an ideal which springs from the deepest roots of all that is best in humanity. It stands for the democratic tradition of freedom, of liberty, of the code of conduct in which the citizens of the United States of America believe. These ideals do not belong to any one race, creed or religion of Americans, but to all. Private First Class Sadao S. Munamore of the 100th Infantry Battalion of the United States army proved the validity of these ideals. On April 5, 1945, pinned down by enemy fire from artillery and machine guns in the hilly Cerebeza section of the Apennine Mountains, PFC Munamori found himself in charge of his squad. After the corporal had been killed during a lull in the shelling, the men advanced, but were forced to take cover from machine gun fire. Grabbing some hand grenades, PFC Munamori rushed forward and demolished the enemy machine gun nest. Again, the men advanced, but another machine gun forced them to take cover. Munamori continued his assault with grenades and destroyed another machine gun. The enemy opened up with grenades. Munemori crawled back for more ammunition to a shell crater that shielded two of his men. As he reached the edge, an enemy grenade bounced off his helmet and into the crater. He immediately dove into the crater and smothered the deadly grenade blast for saving two lives at the cost of his own. Private First Class Sadao Munemori was awarded the Medal of Honor. Devotion to his men and to his duty exemplified the highest ideals of the Code of Conduct.

[Johnny Dollar]

And now, Act Two of yours truly, Johnny Dollar and the Wayward Trouts matter. What is it? Hey, Johnny. Huh? Oh, it's Buster. Huh?

[Pat McCracken]

You all right in there, Johnny?

[Johnny Dollar]

Oh, sure, sure, sure, I'm all right. Here. Here. Holy. What time is it anyway?

[Pat McCracken]

Almost nine o'.

[Johnny Dollar]

Clock.

[Pat McCracken]

Oh, look at those big red eyes.

[Johnny Dollar]

You aren't kidding. I feel as though I. Where's Gordon Hatch?

[Pat McCracken]

Went out fishing at the crack of dawn. Said you'd promised to go with him, but he pounded on your door and finally gave up. Johnny, you look like you.

[Johnny Dollar]

Hey, Buster. The folks you were expecting in from Los Angeles?

[Pat McCracken]

Yeah, they came right after I left you and Mr. Hatch last night. Six of them. I figured you wanted to be alone with Hatch to sort of feel them out.

[Johnny Dollar]

Yeah, I did. But is everything all right?

[Pat McCracken]

Yes, as far as I know. And point is, did you learn anything from Mr. Hatch last night?

[Johnny Dollar]

Only that he claims to have turned over a new leaf. Is now the soul of integrity.

[Pat McCracken]

Yeah, Well, I wonder.

[Johnny Dollar]

You say he's out fishing, huh?

[Pat McCracken]

That's right.

[Johnny Dollar]

Know where he went?

[Pat McCracken]

Well, one of his favorite holes, one I told him about, is in the big basin about 10 miles up the lake.

[Johnny Dollar]

What about the folks from LA?

[Pat McCracken]

They're still asleep in their cabins. Look, Johnny, like I told you, Hatch isn't the kind of trying to rough stuff, even against Mr. Fellows. The lawyer who sent him up one time.

[Johnny Dollar]

And he's here with that party.

[Pat McCracken]

He's the one that organized it. Made the reservations. Now, listen, Johnny, I may be all wrong about that.

[Johnny Dollar]

In spite of his threat to get even with Fellows.

[Pat McCracken]

Well, I mean, maybe he's gone straight.

[Johnny Dollar]

He.

[Pat McCracken]

Well, he certainly acts like a nice enough guy.

[Johnny Dollar]

Well, the only thing I can do is keep an eye on him. If he makes a play, I'll nav him. If he doesn't, well, my trip out here will have been wasted.

[Pat McCracken]

Wasted? I thought you and I were gonna do some fishing.

[Johnny Dollar]

Oh, well, now, that's different.

[Gordon Hatch]

Ooh.

[Johnny Dollar]

Hey, I better get some breakfast in me.

[Pat McCracken]

Sure. I'll tell Mary over at the cafe to have it ready for you.

[Johnny Dollar]

Yeah, okay, Buster. Sunny side up with plenty of strong, dark black coffee. My head felt like it might split open any second. And I was more sure than ever that Hatch had poured me a Mickey last night. Yet he had expected to go out on the lake with him this morning. Must have been nearly 10am by the time I'd showered, shaved, dressed and joined Buster at the little cafe. Already half a dozen early morning anglers had come back to boast about their catches and the big ones that got away. Now, don't you tell us, old Buster. But that big one, Buster, he must have been eight, eight and a half pounds.

[Pat McCracken]

Yeah, I'm sure it was, Mr. Hector.

[Johnny Dollar]

Well, the place I lost him was in the second colder side of the dam by the big square rock.

[Gordon Hatch]

Beck and cold.

[Johnny Dollar]

This side of the dam, did you say? That's right. Right next to the big square rock. Hey, Jim, I know a great spot for us to try this afternoon. Yeah, I heard that. Now, don't you tell us all about that spot, Buster.

[Pat McCracken]

Cross my arm, Mr. Hen.

[Johnny Dollar]

Good, good. Say, Henry. Henry, I want to tell you about a place I promised you.

[Pat McCracken]

Feeling any better, Johnny?

[Johnny Dollar]

Yeah, much. Now, listen, if Gordon Hatch is up here after the money and jewelry of Mr. Fellows and his party or for any reason at all connected with him, I think you and I had better hop into a boat and get Mr. Frank.

[Pat McCracken]

Oh, yes, Miss Fellows. Good morning.

[Johnny Dollar]

Please come outside quickly.

[Pat McCracken]

Come on, Johnny.

[Johnny Dollar]

Right.

[Pat McCracken]

Ms. Fellows, this is Johnny Dollar, friend of mine, special investigator.

[Johnny Dollar]

Oh, thank goodness you're here, Mr. Joy. Buster. We had been robbed. Why? When, Mrs. Fellows? Sometime during the night. All our jewelry, Mrs. Harkins and Mrs. Peterson's and mine. Why, it must be hundreds of thousands of dollars worth. My diamond brooch alone. Yes, Ralph. Oh, this is Mr. Dollar and he's some kind of an investigator.

[Gordon Hatch]

Good.

[Johnny Dollar]

I've heard of you, $. I've told them, Ralph, about the jewelry. Yeah. Well, whoever did it got our money too.

[Gordon Hatch]

With all we brought along to gamble in Vegas, must be over 20,000.

[Johnny Dollar]

But how he managed to sneak into our cabins. And without waking us too. Of course, we were pretty tired last night. Well, well, good morning, Mr. Pratt.

[Pat McCracken]

Oh, what seems to be the. Johnny, glad to see you.

[Johnny Dollar]

How are you, Ham? I got some bad news for you.

[Pat McCracken]

Yeah, Ham, it looks like he's done it. Oh, Gordon Hatch?

[Johnny Dollar]

Yeah. Better make a thorough search of his cabin.

[Gordon Hatch]

Gordon Hatch?

[Johnny Dollar]

Oh, no, I'm afraid so.

[Pat McCracken]

Great Scott.

[Johnny Dollar]

So, Ham, look in his luggage, under the mattresses, anywhere else you can think of.

[Pat McCracken]

Right, Johnny?

[Johnny Dollar]

Mr. Dollar, do you mean to say that Gordon Hatch is here at this? Better look in his car too. Ham under the car and the upholstery. Look here now, Mr. Dollar. Sorry, Mr. Fellows. I'll have to talk to you later. Come on, Buster. You and I are going for a bo. Act three of yours truly, Johnny Dollar.

[Gordon Hatch]

In a moment.

[Johnny Dollar]

Our flag now numbers 50 stars, and behind each star there stands yet another flag representing one of the 50 states. Pennsylvania's flag of dark blue carries of coat of arms depicting your agricultural and maritime pursuits. Her state motto is inscribed beneath it as the home of the Liberty Bell and the Declaration of Independence. The motto is most befitting virtue, Liberty and Independence.

[Gordon Hatch]

Pennsylvania state flag.

[Johnny Dollar]

The flag of the second state to enter the union was adopted on June 13, 1907. And now, Act 3 of yours truly, Johnny Dollar and the wayward tr. Lake Mojave was calm as a mil pond. Buster made the spray fly as we headed almost due north up toward the big Basin. But we didn't have to go that far. Buster, with the sharpest eyes I've ever known, spotted the ripples from the wake of a boat that had pulled into a deep, winding cove on the Arizona side.

[Pat McCracken]

Hang on, Johnny. Look to me like Hatch's boat went in that cove.

[Johnny Dollar]

You mean to say you can tell what boat made that wake?

[Pat McCracken]

Plain as a pair of footprints in the sand. When the lake is calm like this.

[Johnny Dollar]

First thing I want to do is inspect that boat of his.

[Pat McCracken]

You think he might have the jewelry and money on board?

[Johnny Dollar]

Ah, he's too smart to have left him around the cabin or his car.

[Pat McCracken]

Look, that's his boat in there, all right. Tied up that low rocky ledge that sticks out.

[Johnny Dollar]

What under the sun is he doing there between his boat and that ledge?

[Pat McCracken]

Well, it looks to me like he's trying to hide something there in the water. But we'll soon find out.

[Gordon Hatch]

Well, Foster, Mr. Dollar, it looks like.

[Johnny Dollar]

You'Ve caught me in the act. Yeah. Yeah, it kind of looks that way, doesn't it, Hatch? What were you so busy shoving down in the water between your boat and that ledge when we pulled off, hey?

[Gordon Hatch]

Well, I figured no one would find it here, Mr. Dolan.

[Pat McCracken]

Yeah, I'll bet.

[Gordon Hatch]

But I decided to move the live box into this hidden cove when I first came out this morning. The live box. After all, it was you who warned me someone might try to steal some of these beautiful fish I've caught and.

[Johnny Dollar]

I'm keeping alive in it. But as long as you found me out.

[Gordon Hatch]

Oh, here, take a look at them.

[Pat McCracken]

Not a thing here on his boat, John.

[Johnny Dollar]

Yeah, look at them.

[Gordon Hatch]

Ever see such a nice Mess of.

[Johnny Dollar]

Bass in your life? Yeah, they. They're beauties.

[Gordon Hatch]

And that trout on the bottom, I got him way up the lake yesterday morning. Must be £10.

[Pat McCracken]

That's the one you plan to have stuffed?

[Gordon Hatch]

That's the one.

[Pat McCracken]

Well, you better have it done pretty soon. He looks dead to me.

[Gordon Hatch]

Yes, he was this way when I came out this morning. So when I'm through fishing today, I'll head back to LA with him. To a taxidermist.

[Johnny Dollar]

Hatch, there's something I want to talk to you about.

[Gordon Hatch]

I know $but it's your own fault. I found it on your door till I thought I'd wake the day.

[Johnny Dollar]

Oh, no, no, that isn't.

[Gordon Hatch]

However, since you're here now. Well, why not keep our fishing date.

[Johnny Dollar]

Now, Mr. Hatch, will you?

[Gordon Hatch]

Darn as though I don't have an extra rod in my boat.

[Pat McCracken]

Well, come on, Johnny. I'll give you one out of my boat. Rod and reel.

[Johnny Dollar]

Oh yeah, yeah, sure.

[Gordon Hatch]

Okay, Lala, I'll take you to fishing spots even Buster doesn't know about.

[Pat McCracken]

Not a sign of the jewels and stuff on this boat. Johnny even went through his tackle box. Maybe he's hidden the stuff somewhere along the shore. If he's the one who took it.

[Johnny Dollar]

Ah, he looks and talks as innocent as a baby. So the only thing I can do is keep an eye on him. Try to feel him out. Come on boys, time's a wasting.

[Pat McCracken]

Oh, here Johnny, you try this rod on for size.

[Johnny Dollar]

Ah, well, that looks good to me.

[Pat McCracken]

And here, take along couple of these flash strike minnow hooks. If anything, they'll get you big bass. They sure will.

[Johnny Dollar]

Yeah, or maybe a trout like the one that mister.

[Pat McCracken]

What's the matter, Johnny?

[Johnny Dollar]

Come on, mustang. What?

[Pat McCracken]

What's the matter?

[Gordon Hatch]

Well, it's about time. What were you two gabbing about over there?

[Johnny Dollar]

Say, Hatch, I want another look in the live box at that big trout. I don't blame you a bit.

[Gordon Hatch]

Step into the boat and I'll raise the top so you can really see it.

[Johnny Dollar]

No, I think I'll pull the whole contraption up here on the ledge.

[Gordon Hatch]

Better take the fish out of the water.

[Johnny Dollar]

Well, you said that trout was dead early this morning. Well, that's right. Then why is he on the bottom of this thing? Why isn't he floating belly up here now?

[Gordon Hatch]

I don't know, but I don't see what. Now wait. What are you doing? All those beautiful fish in there will die like the trout.

[Johnny Dollar]

Oh, I just want a real close look at that trout.

[Gordon Hatch]

Oh, just a minute.

[Johnny Dollar]

These live ones Will hold still long enough for me to do.

[Gordon Hatch]

Put them back in the water.

[Johnny Dollar]

Here we are. Oh, 10 pounds. Why, this fish weighs 20 pounds if he weighs an ounce. And no wonder, the way you've got him stuffed full of. How about this? A beautiful diamond brooch. No wonder you decided to get back to la and not to stuff this trout, but to unstuff him. And how about this bracelet? Emeralds, aren't they? And look at these nice new hundred dollar bills. A bit wet perhaps.

[Gordon Hatch]

You're holding more than money and jewels in your hand, Valla.

[Johnny Dollar]

Oh, now put that thing away. I'm talking about your life.

[Gordon Hatch]

And I won't hesitate to pull this trigger unless you toss that money and those jewels into this boat while I.

[Pat McCracken]

Toss this over at you, Mr. Hatch.

[Gordon Hatch]

Put it down, Buster, or I'll shoot you. Toss me the jewels. $.

[Johnny Dollar]

Toss them and what they'll say where you are. How about the whole trout, Mr. Hatch? All right, drop that, Johnny.

[Pat McCracken]

Johnny, you really clobbered him.

[Johnny Dollar]

Yeah, but. Oh, Buster, if you hadn't thrown that.

[Pat McCracken]

Oar and if you hadn't hit him in the face with that wet fish, Johnny, he would have plugged you.

[Johnny Dollar]

Yeah, Buster, I always did like trout. Expense account total, including boat and bait for five days of really great fishing, cabin rental, meals and trip Back to Hartford. $815 even. Yours truly, Johnny Dol.

[Gordon Hatch]

Let's take a moment to talk about something very vital to every fighting man. To every man in the armed forces today. That vital thing is esprit de corps. Or as we say it in English, team spirit. Between the few great wars in which the United States has been involved, our fighting men have had to settle small but deadly vicious rebellions around the world to protect our citizens and other interests. In those comparatively peaceful days, it took more than the waving of the flag and the sound of martial music to make boys grow into men in double quick time. It took that esprit de corps about which you've heard so much. One instance when that team spirit came in mighty handy in fashioning a code of conduct that helped save men's lives took place on the morning of September 24, 1911 in the Philippine Islands. A shore party from the USS Pampang was moving in to capture the town of Mundang on the island of Basilan. During an uprising of native Moros. Along the trail, the small party came upon a group of native huts. Hospital apprentice Fred McGuire was standing by in case he was needed for treatment of wounds. Suddenly, the Morrow bandits opened fire from ambush in the huts and other concealed positions, dropping the sailors like flies. McGuire, essentially a non combatant, grabbed a rifle, charged the attackers and after a furious fight, routed the bandits. Although he was wounded in the bloody fight, Maguire tirelessly tended to the wounds of the fallen sailors, thereby saving their lives before he considered his own condition. Fred Maguire's belief in team spirit was exemplified by his conduct in doing a job that had to be done, a job which earned him the Medal of Honor.

[Johnny Dollar]

Yours truly, Johnny Dollar, starring Bob Bailey, originates in Hollywood and is produced and directed by Jack Johnson Stone, who also wrote today's story. Heard in our cast were Eleanor Audley, Larry Dobkin, Barney Phillips, Edgar Barrier, Junius Matthews, Russell Thorson and Alan Reed. Be sure to join us next week, same time and station for another exciting story of yours truly, Johnny Dolly. This is Dan Coverley speaking.

[Gordon Hatch]

This is the United States Armed Forces.

[Johnny Dollar]

Radio and Television Service.

[Adam Graham]

Welcome back. A good story with some fun moments. If you hadn't hit him in the face with the fish is one of those lines acting teachers don't really prepare you for. But it was well delivered by Barnes Phillips. The only real question I had is that if you need the money and jewels for your time in Vegas and are going back and forth, why leave your valuables at the resort? There would have been plenty of vaults in Vegas because having them at the resort not only meant the risk of it getting stolen there, but also, you know, when you're going back and forth along the highway, you know, significant amount of area to drive through. Well, listener comments and feedback now and we start on Spotify with some pointed remarks to our hero regarding the episode the Eastern Western Manor. Michael Wright saved insurance company money and hurt owner, ruin wife. The perp caught John said he's sorry for the owner. You should be very sorry, you jerk. Walk away from it. Not that sorry, right Johnny? Well, I guess in regards to that, I will say that it's not actually clear that he saved the insurance company any money unless she was the co owner of the herd, which would be kind of unusual. I mean, not just for 1950, but in general, it'd be somewhat unusual for her name to be on the herd as an owner. And legally, in terms of the insurance payout, the rancher was not responsible for his wife's actions. Now, unless there's a clause in the policy that would not be operative if it were done due to intentional mischief, and there's no indication of that, then the rancher got the money. What Johnny was sorry about is essentially, yeah, the guy probably had his insurance money, but he didn't have the cattle and if he wanted to start again, that would be a whole process. And it also was a really painful betrayal by his wife in a way, even though in that case it was dealing with a father daughter betrayal. It was kind of like the Molly K matter where Johnny felt sorry for the captain at the end, even though the captain was fully remunerated. Insurance tries to make you whole for when certain events happen, but once the insurance company has paid money insurance, there are certain things that they just can't fix. As to Johnny walking away from the case, I would remind you that the wife tried to poison him and that's a lot to ask someone to walk away from. And of course you know she'd be in trouble with the insurance company because she committed attempted murder and insurance fraud. And they take that whole insurance fraud thing rather seriously. So I am on Johnny's side, as I usually am. And then I have an email from Rich who writes I've been a listener for a short while now, since a long time friend tipped me off to the podcast. It's been a blast catching up with the series I wasn't familiar with, as well as reacquainting myself with ones I haven't heard in a long while. I was listening to the recent Yours Truly Johnny Dollar episode you posted the Eastern Western Matter when something caught my ear. The code of honor PSAs during the first and third break were being narrated by someone whose voice sounded very familiar to me, but for the life of me I can't place it. I have a vague memory that he also voiced some cartoons from my youth, late 70s, early 80s. Any thoughts on who it might be? Thank you for your time. Well, thanks so much Rich and welcome to listening to the podcast. In terms of that, I'd always thought, particularly in this post World War era, that you were dealing with more generic announcers than somebody who was or had been or would end up being a star, which often happened during World War II. But when I read your email I initially thought it might be Frank Nelson and maybe John Dehner. But listening to it, I can't really place the voice. And it can be tricky because I do think that certain actors tend to change the voice and the way they read something if they're reading something serious, as opposed to doing a cartoon or a radio program. But if anyone has any idea as to who that voice on the PSAs might be, please feel free to send me an email and I will share it and I will learn. And so will Rich thanks so much for the email. And then finally we have a comment from YouTube. This was on an older episode, but it's actually an episode of Johnny Dolor that we posted the first time through. Haven't posted yet, but there are no spoilers in this comment. And he writes it takes chutzpah to put in your expense report that you're not padding it this time like you normally would. It was another time. I miss the good old days where you could just confess to filing false reports and not be a problem. In all seriousness, it could be interpreted as a bit of humor, which it would be hard to hold against someone in court, although the servicing side of the insurance industry is generally not known for its humor. But thanks so much. Appreciate that comment from Mechanic8682. And again, it's apropos to a lot of Johnny Dollar episodes where he says things like that. Alright, well now it's time to thank our Patreon supporter of the day. Thank you to Jeremy, patreon supporter since February 2016, currently supporting the podcast at the Detective Sergeant level of $7.14 or more per month. Thank you so much for your support, Jeremy. And that will do it for today. If you're enjoying the podcast, please follow us using your favorite podcast software. And be sure to rate and review the podcast wherever you download it it from. We'll be back next Friday with another episode of Yours truly, Johnny Dollar. And join us back here on Monday for the Adventures of the Falcon. But tomorrow we will be bringing you the great adventurers of Old Time Radio and our series Cloak and Dagger.

[Johnny Dollar]

Where this little dinner party is in your honor, Captain Scarpelli. I regret we have nothing better than wild rabbit store. Well, it's a swell. Quite a welcome. Headquarters didn't tell me to expect anything like this. Lucette, more wine for the Captain. But of course.

[Adam Graham]

Here, I will refill your glass.

[Johnny Dollar]

Thank you. In France we say thank you. This way.

[Adam Graham]

Hey, you mind my kissing you?

[Johnny Dollar]

No, no, not at all. I love Americans. All American.

[Adam Graham]

Come help me.

[Johnny Dollar]

I need your help. Mary is calling you. I am coming. She's a very pretty girl at Lizette. And very young. Yeah, only 17. Oh, already she has seen so much hiding like this in the forest. Sneaking back into the German held village. Into the village we missed here Many of our group work in the village. Right under the noses of the enemy. And the Germans do not know that they are members of the M. Oh, but they know you're here. Oh, they know. They know that we're here. But they do not dare come near the forest except in big raiding parties. They know very well that to one dead of ours, there will be 12 dead of theirs.

[Adam Graham]

I hope you'll be with us then. In the meantime, send your comments to Box 13. Great detectives.net follow us on Twitter at radiodetectives and check us out on Instagram. Instagram.com greatdetectives from Boise, Idaho, this is your host, Adam Graham, signing off.