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- Title
"Something Different That Still Spells Law": Yours Truly, Johnny Dollar and the Fate of the Radio Detective.
- Authors
Ousborne, Jeff
- Abstract
The article critiques the radio detective program "Yours Truly, Johnny Dollar" aired on CBS radio from 1949 to 1962. Particular focus is given to the role of freelance insurance investigator Johnny Dollar, who is hired by insurance companies to protect their financial interests. According to the author, Dollar is a corporate investigator who has the ability to resolve conflict between the private and public sectors of law enforcement.
- Subjects
MYSTERY radio programs; INSURANCE investigators; DOLLAR, Johnny; INSURANCE companies; PRIVATE sector; PUBLIC sector; LAW enforcement
- Publication
Studies in Popular Culture, 2015, Vol 37, Issue 2, p1
- ISSN
0888-5753
- Publication type
Article