Yours Truly Johnny Dollar: The Twin Trouble Matter (EP4995)
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The Great Detectives of Old Time Radio| Daily Mystery Dramas
24 min
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8 chapters
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What threat is Johnny Dollar asked to investigate?
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How does Johnny learn about the blackmail scheme?
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 bring you this week's episode of Yours Truly, Johnny Dollar. But first, I want to encourage you, if you're enjoying the podcast, please follow us using your favorite podcast software. And remember, when making your travel plans, check JohnnyDollarAir.com first. JohnnyDollarAir.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. So remember, when making your travel plans, check JohnnyDollarAir.com first. But now, from... May the 17th, 1959, here is The Twin Trouble Manor. From Hollywood, it's time now for... Johnny Dollar.
Johnny, this is George Reed.
Well, hiya, George. What's troubling Floyd to me on this time?
What is the backstory of Adam Reed's involvement in the case?
Johnny, one of our clients, only quite frankly, he's far more than just a client.
Oh?
Yes, his life is being threatened.
Oh. George, you know I hate these bodyguard assignments. Johnny... Every time I handle one of them, it ends up with my own life being in danger. I fully realize that... Yeah, one of these days, my luck may run out.
Heaven forbid.
Nonetheless, Johnny... If somebody needs protection, why don't you just call in the police?
Well, there are certain, well, confidential aspects of this case that... Well, if any sort of publicity can be avoided... Johnny... Yeah? If it can in any way help to minimize the danger to yourself, I'll gladly go along with you on this one.
You...
You mean literally, physically go along with me?
Yes.
Well, now, George, that's not the way I usually like to work.
What demands does Shockley make regarding the blackmail?
I know, but as I told you, this involves a man who is more than just a client.
Yeah? What does that mean?
It's my brother, Johnny.
My own brother.
Oh. Yes. Okay, George. I'll be able to see you. Bob Bailey in the exciting adventures of a man with the action-packed expense account. America's fabulous freelance insurance investigator. Yours truly, Johnny Dollar. Expense account submitted by Special Investigator Johnny Dollar to Floyd's of England, North American office, Hartford, Connecticut. Following is an account of expenses incurred during my investigation of the twin trouble matter. Expense account item one, $1.20 for a taxi over to George Reed's office at Floyd's of England in downtown Hartford.
How does Johnny plan to protect Adam Reed?
I found him pacing the floor waiting for me. And needless to say, he didn't waste any time getting down to business. As I told you over the phone, Johnny, this matter involves my brother, my twin brother Adam. Oh, you're a twin? Yes, we're identical in every way, except perhaps for our manner of speaking. Why is that? Well, you see, Adam completed his education at the University of Dublin, whereas I stayed on in England, then did postgraduate work over here. Oh, I see. About 18 years ago, Adam and his wife came here to the United States. Is he also with some branch of Floyd's of England? No, Johnny, Adam owns a small brokerage office down in Newark, New Jersey. He lives in a nearby town called Upper Montclair.
Say, tell me, has this business of his anything to do with the threat against his life? Everything, I'm afraid. Now, don't tell me he went around selling a lot of worthless stocks and bonds and now somebody wants to get even with him.
What is the significance of the meeting at Cedar Knoll?
Of course not. Adam is a completely honest, reliable dealer in legitimate security. Then what's the trouble? Well, you see, when he first arrived in this country, he traveled around quite a bit, not only sightseeing, but looking for a good business connection.
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Chapters
8 chapters
1
What threat is Johnny Dollar asked to investigate?
0:00–0:58
2
How does Johnny learn about the blackmail scheme?
0:58–2:09
3
What is the backstory of Adam Reed's involvement in the case?
2:09–2:51
4
What demands does Shockley make regarding the blackmail?
2:51–4:00
5
How does Johnny plan to protect Adam Reed?
4:00–4:47
6
What is the significance of the meeting at Cedar Knoll?
4:47–5:31
7
How does the confrontation between Johnny and Shockley unfold?
5:31–6:16
8
What are the consequences of the final showdown?
6:16–24:57