Ytjd 1961 06 18 743 The Low Tide Matter

# The Low Tide Matter

When the tide goes out on a sleepy coastal town, it leaves behind more than just shells and seaweed. In this June 1961 episode, insurance investigator Johnny Dollar arrives to untangle a web of deception as murky as the fog rolling in from the Atlantic. A marine salvage claim that should be routine turns sinister when Johnny discovers that someone had very good reasons for wanting a valuable cargo to sink. As he prowls the docks and interview rooms of this salt-weathered community, you'll hear the distinctive click of his lighter, the crackle of static-laden phone calls, and the carefully measured cadence of his voice piecing together contradictions. The Low Tide Matter delivers everything that made Johnny Dollar legendary: clever dialogue, authentic investigation procedure, and the constant tension of a man who knows that the best lies are built on partial truths.

By 1961, Yours Truly Johnny Dollar had become the longest-running dramatic series in radio history, a distinction it would hold until its final broadcast the following year. Created by writer Blake Edwards, the show pioneered a remarkably modern approach to crime drama—Johnny worked alone, solved real insurance cases, and spoke directly to listeners as if they were his case files. The character became so popular that the show ran continuously for thirteen years, accumulating over 900 episodes, each one a self-contained mystery that required Johnny's sharp eye and sharper mind. This episode comes from the show's final season, when the formula had been perfected to a gleaming sheen.

Tune in to *Yours Truly Johnny Dollar* and discover why this unsung masterpiece captivated millions of listeners during radio's golden age. The Low Tide Matter awaits your investigation.