Once again, we take a look at an old time radio script that was recycled. In this case, the script was a pilot for a new radio series, The McCoy, and then was reused as an episode of Yours Truly Johnny Dollar.<br /><br />The McCoy is called in by an agent who fears that one of his clients, a promising actress, will be murdered. While they're talking, a phone call comes in and they learn she was strangled to death.<br /><br />Originating in Hollywood<br /><br />Audition date: April 24, 1951<br /><br />Starring: Howard Duff as The McCoy; Sidney Miller; Sheldon Leonard; Cathy Lewis; Ed Max; Barton Yarborough<br /><br />Johnny is sent to Hollywood because an agent fears his starlet client is going to be murdered. Johnny finds she’s already been strangled to death.<br /><br />Originating in Hollywood<br /><br />Original Air Date: January 16, 1953<br /><br />Starring: John Lund as Yours Truly Johnny Dollar; Sidney Miller; Raymond Burr; Dick Ryan; John McIntire; Vic Perrin; Virginia Gregg; Jeanette Nolan<br /><br />Fill out our advertising survey at <a href="https://adsurvey.greatdetectives.net" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">https://adsurvey.greatdetectives.net</a><br /><br />Become one of Our Patreon Supporters at <a href="http://patreon.greatdetectives.net/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">patreon.greatdetectives.net</a><br /><br />Patreon Supporter of the Day: Duane, Patreon Supporter since June 2023<br /><br />Support the show on a one-time basis at <a href="http://support.greatdetectives.net./" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">http://support.greatdetectives.net.</a><br /><br />Mail a donation to: Adam Graham, PO Box 15913, Boise, Idaho 83715<br /><br />Take the listener survey at <a href="http://survey.greatdetectives.net/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">http://survey.greatdetectives.net</a><br /><br />Give us a call at 208-991-4783<br /><br />Follow us on Instagram at <a href="http://instagram.com/greatdetectives" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">http://instagram.com/greatdetectives</a><br /><br />Follow us on Twitter <a href="http://www.twitter.com/radiodetectives" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">@radiodetectives</a>

Old Time Radio Mystery Specials

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Twice Told Tale - The McCoy: Three Wayward Girls and Yours Truly Johnny Dollar: The Starlet Matter

MAR 3, 202473 MIN
Old Time Radio Mystery Specials

Twice Told Tale - The McCoy: Three Wayward Girls and Yours Truly Johnny Dollar: The Starlet Matter

MAR 3, 202473 MIN

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Once again, we take a look at an old time radio script that was recycled. In this case, the script was a pilot for a new radio series, The McCoy, and then was reused as an episode of Yours Truly Johnny Dollar.<br /><br />The McCoy is called in by an agent who fears that one of his clients, a promising actress, will be murdered. While they're talking, a phone call comes in and they learn she was strangled to death.<br /><br />Originating in Hollywood<br /><br />Audition date: April 24, 1951<br /><br />Starring: Howard Duff as The McCoy; Sidney Miller; Sheldon Leonard; Cathy Lewis; Ed Max; Barton Yarborough<br /><br />Johnny is sent to Hollywood because an agent fears his starlet client is going to be murdered. Johnny finds she’s already been strangled to death.<br /><br />Originating in Hollywood<br /><br />Original Air Date: January 16, 1953<br /><br />Starring: John Lund as Yours Truly Johnny Dollar; Sidney Miller; Raymond Burr; Dick Ryan; John McIntire; Vic Perrin; Virginia Gregg; Jeanette Nolan<br /><br />Fill out our advertising survey at <a href="https://adsurvey.greatdetectives.net" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">https://adsurvey.greatdetectives.net</a><br /><br />Become one of Our Patreon Supporters at <a href="http://patreon.greatdetectives.net/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">patreon.greatdetectives.net</a><br /><br />Patreon Supporter of the Day: Duane, Patreon Supporter since June 2023<br /><br />Support the show on a one-time basis at <a href="http://support.greatdetectives.net./" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">http://support.greatdetectives.net.</a><br /><br />Mail a donation to: Adam Graham, PO Box 15913, Boise, Idaho 83715<br /><br />Take the listener survey at <a href="http://survey.greatdetectives.net/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">http://survey.greatdetectives.net</a><br /><br />Give us a call at 208-991-4783<br /><br />Follow us on Instagram at <a href="http://instagram.com/greatdetectives" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">http://instagram.com/greatdetectives</a><br /><br />Follow us on Twitter <a href="http://www.twitter.com/radiodetectives" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">@radiodetectives</a>