Summary: The Fathom Five Matter (Aired February 27, 1956) Johnny often used his time when filling out his expense accounts to give the audience background information or to express his thoughts about the current case.No fewer than eight actors played Johnny Dollar. Dick Powell, of Rogue’s Gallery fame, cut the original audition tape, but chose to do Richard Diamond, Private Detective instead. Gerald Mohr, of The Adventures of Philip Marlowe fame, auditioned in 1955, prior to Bob Bailey getting the title role. Through the first three actors to play Johnny Dollar (Charles Russell, Edmond O'Brien, and John Lund), there was little to distinguish the series from many other radio detective series. Show Notes From The Old Time Radio Researcher's Group. THIS EPISODE: February 27, 1956. Program #1. CBS network. "The Fathom Five Matter". Sustaining. William Markey has drowned, taking a $75,000 claim with him! The system cue has been deleted. Amerigo Moreno (music supervisor), Barney Phillips, Bob Bailey, Carleton Young, Eleanor Audley, Jack Johnstone (director), John Dehner, Les Crutchfield (writer), Mary Jane Croft, Roy Rowan (announcer), Sam Edwards, Shepard Menken. 1:10:36. Episode Notes From The Radio Gold Index.
