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When Johnny Dollar itemized his first expense account on February 11, 1949, he was played by actor Charles Russell, and Russell would fill the role for just over one year. Though his tenure was short, Russell\\u2019s take on the character \\u2013 glib, sarcastic, and a little unscrupulous \\u2013 makes him stand out in the fraternity of actors who brought Dollar to radio life. We\\u2019ll hear him in three episodes: \\u201cThe Perikoff Policy\\u201d (originally aired on CBS on 2/11/1949); \\u201cMelanie Carter and the Un-Nice Niece\\u201d (originally aired on CBS on November 12, 1949); and \\u201cThe Animal Show Unscheduled Performances\\u201d (originally aired on CBS on December 10, 1949).