THE TOLLHOUSE THEFT MATTER and THE HANNIBAL MURPHY MATTER YOURS TRULY, JOHNNY DOLLAR
Release Date: 04/01/2026
A TIME TO KILL and A MOTIVE FOR MURDER BARRIE CRAIG, CONFIDENTIAL INVESTIGATOR
1001 Radio Crime Solvers
William Gargon starred as Barrie Craig, Private Investigator in the popular NBC radio drama which aired from 1951 to 1955. He was a little more laid back than Sam Spade and some of the others, but the cases he took on were tough. His office was on Madison Ave.
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A VERY ODD JOB and DIARY OF DEATH BARRIE CRAIG CONFIDENTIAL INVESTIGATOR
1001 Radio Crime Solvers
William Gargon starred as Barrie Craig, Private Investigator in the popular NBC radio drama which aired from 1951 to 1955. He was a little more laid back than Sam Spade and some of the others, but the cases he took on were tough. His office was on Madison Ave.
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DEATH OF A PRIVATE EYE and MURDER ISLAND BARRIE CRAIG, PRIVATE INVESTIGATOR
1001 Radio Crime Solvers
William Gargon starred as Barrie Craig, Private Investigator in the popular NBC radio drama which aired from 1951 to 1955. He was a little more laid back than Sam Spade and some of the others, but the cases he took on were tough. His office was on Madison Ave.
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FOR LOVE OF MURDER and BARGAIN DEATH BASEMENT BARRIE CRAIG CONFIDENTIAL INVESTIGATOR
1001 Radio Crime Solvers
🎙️ SHOW NOTES — “For Love of Murder” A Crime Fueled by Passion, Secrets, and a Dangerous Obsession In “For Love of Murder,” Barrie Craig steps into a case where emotions run hotter than the facts. What begins as a simple inquiry quickly turns into a tangle of jealousy, hidden relationships, and a love affair that has spiraled into something far darker. Craig finds himself navigating a world where every suspect has a motive, and every motive is tied to the same volatile mix of desire and desperation. As he interviews the players involved, he uncovers lies told to protect...
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STAMPED FOR MURDER and THE WELL-WORN CUFF THE NEW ADVENTURES OF NERO WOLFE
1001 Radio Crime Solvers
The New Adventures of Nero Wolfe is a 1950-1951 radio drama series starring Sydney Greenstreet as Rex Stout's fictional armchair detective Nero Wolfe. The series was unique in that it stressed characterization over plot. It was well written and well-produced.
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THE PURSUIT ON LINDY ISLAND and PURSUIT OF THE FIREBIRD PURSUIT CBS RADIO
1001 Radio Crime Solvers
PURSUIT (CBS 1949 - 1952) was a detective series that presented the cases of the fictional Scotland Yard Inspector Peter Black. The Inspector was a dedicated policeman, a man hunter, who once on the case, would not rest until the wrongdoer was brought to justice. Black was assisted in cases by Sgt. Moffet. The series was unusual in that it featured dual narration. Starting in the Spring of 1950, Bill Johnstone provided the opening and closing narrations and sometimes, bridges between commercials. Inspector
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THE OVERTURE CAPER and THE APPLE OF EVE THE ADVENTURES OF SAM SPADE
1001 Radio Crime Solvers
🎙️ SHOW NOTES — 1001 Radio Crime Solvers The Adventures of Sam Spade: “The Overture Caper” A Missing Musician, a Strange Request, and a Case That Hits All the Wrong Notes In “The Overture Caper,” Sam Spade is pulled into a case that begins with a simple request from a worried client — find a missing musician who vanished just before a major performance. But the moment Spade starts asking questions, he discovers that the world of music has its own brand of backstage intrigue. What should have been a routine missing‑person job quickly turns into a tangle of jealous rivals,...
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MURDER IS A FAMILY AFFAIR and MURDER IS A BAD BLUFF ADVENTURES OF THE FALCON
1001 Radio Crime Solvers
The Falcon radio series premiered on the Blue Network on April 10, 1943. Some 70 episodes were produced between 1943 and 1954. Beginning in the late 1930's three very popular novels popularized the character called The Falcon- who was really an investigator named Michael Waring. The Falcon was also the hero in three movies in the 40's- so the character was well established before it hit radio.
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THE BIG TRUNK and THE BIG CUT DRAGNET
1001 Radio Crime Solvers
Show Notes — Dragnet Episode: “The Big Trunk” Tone: Methodical police work, quiet tension, classic procedural realism Summary: Friday and Romero are assigned to a case that begins with a routine warehouse burglary and quickly escalates into something far more serious. A stolen trunk turns up containing evidence that points to a larger criminal operation—one involving interstate theft, forged identities, and suspects who are far more organized than the average smash‑and‑grab crew. As the detectives follow the trail, they encounter reluctant witnesses, misleading leads, and a suspect...
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MISSING SPARKLER and PAM TAKES A MESSAGE MR. ND MRS NORTH
1001 Radio Crime Solvers
Here are polished, atmospheric, spoiler‑safe show notes summaries for the two Mr. and Mrs. North episodes — “The Sparkler” and “Pam Takes a Message” — written in the same clean, narrative-forward style you’ve been using for your classic radio series collections. 🎙️ Show Notes — Mr. and Mrs. North Episode: “The Sparkler” Tone: Light domestic comedy meets sharp mystery Summary: When a valuable diamond known as “The Sparkler” goes missing under baffling circumstances, Pam and Jerry North find themselves drawn into a case where glamour, greed, and misdirection...
info_outlineShow Notes Summary — The Tollhouse Theft Matter
Series: Yours Truly, Johnny Dollar
Tone: Small‑town intrigue, quiet desperation, a crime that’s more personal than it looks
Summary:
Johnny Dollar is sent to investigate a theft at a roadside tollhouse—an odd little case involving a missing cash box, a nervous attendant, and an insurance claim that raises more questions than it answers. What seems like a petty crime quickly reveals deeper tensions beneath the surface: financial strain, simmering resentments, and a community where everyone knows everyone else’s business…except what really happened that night.
As Dollar interviews the locals and reconstructs the timeline, he begins to suspect the theft wasn’t about the money at all. The truth lies in motive, not opportunity—and uncovering it means peeling back the layers of a town that would rather keep its secrets tucked away.
Themes:
• Petty crime masking deeper emotional stakes
• The pressure of small‑town economics
• How guilt reveals itself in unexpected ways
📘 Show Notes Summary — The Hannibal Murphy Matter
Series: Yours Truly, Johnny Dollar
Tone: Character study, psychological tension, a con man’s last stand
Summary:
Johnny Dollar is assigned to look into the erratic behavior of Hannibal Murphy—a charming, slippery figure whose insurance policy has suddenly become a point of concern. Murphy is equal parts raconteur, schemer, and tragic figure, and Dollar must determine whether he’s genuinely in danger…or orchestrating a clever fraud.
As Dollar follows Murphy’s trail of half‑truths, old debts, and burned bridges, he uncovers a man cornered by his own past. The case becomes a delicate balance between exposing a con and understanding the desperation driving it. In the end, Dollar must decide whether Murphy is a victim, a villain, or something far more complicated.
Themes:
• The psychology of deception
• Charm as both shield and weapon
• When a con artist finally runs out of road
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