Yours Truly, Johnny Dollar: The Real Smokey Matter 09/18/1960
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Choice Classic Radio Detectives | Old Time Radio
23 min
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7 chapters
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Johnny Dollar.
Well, it's about time.
Huh?
John, where have you been?
Oh, I just took a couple of days off to Now wait a minute. Who are you?
This is Harry Branson at Philadelphia Mutual Liability and Casualty Insurance Company.
Harry, where have you been? Well, do you know it's been six or seven months since you've called me in on something?
No, no, it's only been a little over five months. Uh five and a half months, I should say. As a matter of fact, it's really
Okay, okay, Harry. So where have you been?
Well, as a matter of fact, I've been right here in my office at Philadelphia Mutual, here on Walnut Street, here in John You're trying to change the subject.
What triggers Johnny Dollar’s investigation into the Real Smokey Matter?
Yeah? From what?
Why from the insurance matter that has me concerned at the moment.
What insurance matter?
The one I'm calling about, of course.
Harry
After all, it was you who insisted that we sell him the policy.
Oh it was, uh
I still can't believe that that's his true. Legitimate name. Smokey Sullivan.
Well, it's as true and legitimate as any. Smoky. What about him?
John.
Yeah? Well?
I told you it was only because of your stubborn insistence that we agreed to ensure that uh Underworld character.
Okay, okay. So what's happened to him?
Has something happened to him, John?
Well has it?
I don't know.
Well if you don't know Harry for Harry. Well, will you see what you can do about it? But you you you haven't told me about what's.
Good heavens, man. Do I have to give you a printed
diagram?
Spell out
everything. Okay, okay, Harry. I'll grab a train, maybe a plane. I'll be down there to see you.
Well, now I don't know that that's at all necessary.
It is, if I'm to get any sense out of you.
Why, John.
Yeah.
CBS Radio brings you Bob Bailey in the exciting adventures of the man with the action packed expense account, America's fabulous freelance insurance investigator. Yours truly. Shiny dollar.
Expense account submitted by Special Investigator Johnny Dollar. To the Philadelphia Mutual Liability and Casualty Insurance Company, Home Office, Philadelphia Investigation of the Real Sea Matter. In spite of the way he sounds, in spite of his being a literal minded, excitable worrywart. Harry Branson is a good insurance man. Whatever he lacks in well, imagination spark, he more than makes up for a methodical attention to every detail of his office operation. Paradoxically then, except for Harry himself. Philly Mutual's home office ticks along like a smooth running watch. If I was promised an assignment at nine o'clock of a Monday morning, believe me, it was never a second late. Now, was there ever any question about the size of my fee or expense account, so long as it was justified?
Which is one reason I always jumped at the chance to take on a case from Philly Mutual. And now if my old friend Smokey Sullivan was in trouble. Okay then. Expense account, Adam 1, 1425, taxi out to Bradley Field, plane to Philadelphia, taxi into Harry Branson's office on Walnut Street. Okay, Harry. What's it all about?
John, John, I tried to tell you over the phone it was not necessary for you to come on down here.
What you told me over the phone didn't make any sense.
And I suppose you'll expect the company to pay your expense account.
Uh-huh. We shall just see about that. Oh now wait a minute. Yes?
Well
Well Now look, Harry, if something serious is happening to Smokey Sullivan.
Did I say anything like that over the telephone?
Well, I'm sure you didn't waste your company's precious money on a long distance call just to say good morning to me. Of course not. And you did mention Smokey.
I certainly did. Well, come on, Harry. What's it all about? Arsonist thief. Racketeer mixed up in more unlawful, illegal, sordid crimes and by his own admission, too. Well, so what if he was? He isn't any more. How would you remember? Johnny, John, I I certainly hope you're right. Well, I am right.
How does Harry Branson explain the insurance policy controversy surrounding Smokey Sullivan?
But he did have a record. Oh, yeah.
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Chapters
7 chapters
1
What is the main topic discussed in this episode?
0:00–0:50
2
What triggers Johnny Dollar’s investigation into the Real Smokey Matter?
0:50–4:21
3
How does Harry Branson explain the insurance policy controversy surrounding Smokey Sullivan?
4:21–8:36
4
Why does Captain Fletcher suspect Smokey Sullivan of arson at the Toy Factory?
8:36–12:20
5
What evidence does the arson squad present that points to Smokey’s involvement?
12:20–17:02
6
How does Johnny Dollar confront the conflicting testimonies in the hearing?
17:02–20:10
7
What role does the mysterious ring play in identifying the true arsonist?
20:10–21:42
Speakers
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