"Yours Truly, Johnny Dollar" debuted on CBS Radio as a action packed half-hour detective series on Friday, February 11, 1949. It featured Charles Russell in the
title role as freelance insurance investigator Johnny Dollar. Through the following
years, several actors played the part – including Edmond O’Brien, John Lund,
and Bob Bailey. It aired until September 30, 1962 with a one year hiatus from
1954-1955. The show was sponsored by Wrigley’s Gum.

Charles Russell

Edmond O’Brien

Bob Bailey

Mandel Kramer played Johnny Dollar in the
final broadcast.

An early morning line up for gas in Portland, Ore.

 
Oak Grove, Ore.

Most gas stations in the area reduced their hours, enforced limits on the 
amount of fuel purchased and some closed on Sundays.

Having to hitch a ride in Beaverton

"I Love Lucy," was the first Hollywood-based sitcom to be shot on film with
three cameras in front of a live studio audience. It debuted on CBS as the #3 
show on TV, for the season.