About this episode

Johnny Dollar investigates a mysterious dinner invitation that leads to a tragic event involving a steak delivery and an angry claimant.

Today's Mystery: Johnny Dollar accepts a dinner invitation from an insurance executive friend who seems troubled by something he can't quite bring himself to discuss. When the evening takes a tragic turn, Johnny discovers that a mysterious steak delivery and an angry claimant with a grudge may hold the key to what really happened. Original Radio Broadcast Date: May 10, 1959 Originated from Hollywood Stars: Bob Bailey as Johnny Dollar.Also starring Virginia Gregg, D. J. Thompson, Jack Edwards, Marvin Miller, Larry Dobkin, Harry Bartell, and Frank Gerstle. Written, produced, and directed by Jack Johnstone. Announcer: Dan Cubberly. When making your travel plans, remember Johnny Dollar Air Become one of our Patreon Supporters at Patreon Thank you to our Patreon Supporters of the Day: Catherine and Sean, Patreon supporters since June 2021. Take the listener survey… Listener Survey Give us a call 208-991-4783 Become one of our Facebook friends Follow us on Twitter Twitter/X Join us again tomorrow for another detective drama from the Golden Age of Radio.

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