Insurance investigator Johnny Dollar completes his investigation of the Forbes matter by taking inventory of stolen gifts and tracking down purchases. He visits Sheldon Forbes in the hospital to get his signature on the expense report, and Forbes reveals how he became obsessed with Betsy Walker, a model and performer he saw at his office, and stole nearly $5,000 to impress her through lavish gifts and restaurant reservations. Later, Betsy Walker approaches Johnny in his hotel lobby to discuss Forbes's fate.
Characters: Johnny Dollar, Betsy Walker, Sheldon Forbes
The transcript of “The Forbes Matter - Ep 5”, an episode of Yours Truly, Johnny Dollar first broadcast December 30, 1955. Press a time to play from that line (a 60-second preview; Potato Plus plays it all). Yours Truly, Johnny Dollar plays Yours Truly, Johnny Dollar free, live around the clock. Search inside this transcript.
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From Hollywood it's time now for Johnny dollar yes, thanks for calling have any time this morning I think so if possible I'd like to come over to your apartment again and take an inventory of the gifts the children for Bessentio about an hour sure you mustn't feel that way miss Walker. He knew what he was doing you had no part in the theft
I have the gifts well we may have to take those away from you. I just talked to the hospital. He's gonna be alright Yes, yeah Tonight and every weekday night, Bob Bailey and the transcribed adventures of the man with the action-packed expense account.
America's fabulous freelance insurance investigator, yours truly, Johnny Dollar. Expense accounts submitted by special investigator Johnny Dollar. To the Continental Adjustment Bureau, 418 Elizabeth Avenue, Hartford, Connecticut. The following is an accounting of expenditure during my investigation of the Forbes matter.
More expenses, items 11 to 16, 78 dollars and 40 cents, cab fares, meals, accounting services, legal services, cab fares and more cab fares. I made a comprehensive inventory at Betsy Walker's apartment and spent the rest of the day tracking down the places where the items had been purchased and ascertaining their retail values.
Total, $2,780 worth of gifts, bought with stolen money. Betsy Walker also told me that Sheldon Forbes had made appointments to meet her at various times at very expensive restaurants in New York. She had never once kept any of these appointments, but a check with the Waldorf, 21, the Stork, and several other places revealed that Forbes had always made elaborate arrangements to
entertain her. His restaurant bills came to $835. The florist bill $670. Total amount spent $4,285. Total amount stolen $4,285. Century-style's incorporated footed the bill and his unsuccessful courtship of Betsy Walker. Hello. Remember me, Forbes?
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He might get a suspended sentence. Yes, Julie. Johnny Dollar. Remember, there'll be another intriguing story for you beginning next Monday night. Next week a trip south of the border with a flashing eyes of a dark-haired Senorita spells plenty of, well believe me, romance and trouble can go hand-in-hand.
Join us, won't you? yours truly Johnny dollar yours truly Johnny dollar starring Bob Bailey is transcribed at Hollywood written by John Dawson it is produced and directed by Jack Johnstone heard in this week's cast where Lillian biop Sandra Gould Jack Edwards Herb Ellis James Mcallian Harley Bear John Stevenson Howard McNair Bob Bruce and Junius Matthews musical supervision by Amorego
Marino be sure to join us on Monday night same time and station for another exciting story of yours truly Johnny Dollar Roy Rowan speaking.
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